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For Kids...
One sure-fire way to give your child an advantage in life is to allow them to experience and learn new languages. The Kingston Language Institute offers kids the chance to learn, in a fun and relaxed environment, new languages.
During the school year we offer language tutoring where students can learn a new language or improve their ability in a language that they are already familiar with. During school breaks, we offer full-day programs that will allow students to experience a new language and culture.
During the summer we offer group lessons or one on one courses in French and Spanish
We also offer summer French and Spanish Youth Programs for students who wish to dive into a new language and culture. During our summer programs, students will participate in morning activities that will teach them the basic language skills that are necessary to communicate effectively. The afternoon is spent throughout the city, participating in many different activities. Students will be encouraged to always use the language they are learning.
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Sussex Police welcomes the Independent Police Complaints Commission's investigation into Sussex Police's treatment of an 11-year-old girl.
Officers came into contact with the girl, who suffers from a genetic condition with symptoms similar to autism, in 2012 when on five occasions she was physically restrained and on four of these she was also arrested and taken into custody.
Police arrested the girl four times in 2012: under the Mental Health Act on 9 February; for assault on 16 February; for a public order offence on 29 February and for criminal damage 2 March. The IPCC investigated the circumstances of these arrests.
Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Robin Smith said: "We take our responsibility for any use of force very seriously particularly when it involves young people or those who are vulnerable.
"We welcome the IPCC's scrutiny and during its investigation the Force has adopted many schemes to support vulnerable people and those with mental illness, learning disabilities and substance misuse issues. Aspects of our approach are being held as good practice nationally and we will respond to any new learning identified in the IPCC's report.
"A lot has been achieved to support people who are vulnerable, however we cannot be complacent and will continue to work with partners to ensure that the right decisions are made in assessing and supporting those who need it.
"As a direct result of the investigation into this case, personal safety and first aid training, which all officers have to undertake, has been updated. This means officers have learned communication skills to help them be more effective when helping people with mental illness. In addition, all officers have refreshed their knowledge in the use of spit guards.
"As a chief officer I have a duty to protect officers and the public when we are called on for help, whether the threat comes from a child or someone who is unwell. This is very often the case and it was on several occasions that the girl's mother called for our help. The application of any type of restraint is considered only when the level of resistance causes concern for the safety of the detained person, the officer and other members of the public."
Improvements made as a result of learning in this case:
Those with suspected mental illness, learning difficulties and substance misuse issues can expect the following:
• They will have their needs better understood by police officers, PCSOs, Specials and staff who have been trained to identify signs and symptoms of mental ill-health and how to adapt their communication style to assist them in managing a situation.
• If under 18 years of age, they can expect officers who are called to deal with them to call the CAMH service (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) to obtain advice on a course of action that may prevent detention under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983. The service is provided by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
• If detained under s136 mental health Act 1983 and under the age of 18 years, they will not be taken to any police cells in West Sussex, East Sussex or Brighton and Hove unless there are the most exceptional circumstances present.
• A triage team, dedicated officer and nurse, to respond to calls and ensure an appropriate response to their needs. The Street Triage Project provides assessment, immediate support and advice to people in crisis, fewer detentions under Section 136, and timely access to primary and secondary care. The triage team will also make referrals to community voluntary sector organisations when appropriate. Street Triaige operates widely across West Sussex and East Sussex during core hours. In Brighton and Hove officers work closely with the Mental Health Rapid Response Service who provide assistance and advice to officers who are dealing with someone in mental health crisis. The service also undertakes assessments and admissions where necessary into hospital.
• If they have been arrested on suspicion of committing a criminal offence they are now assessed by a specialist Police Court Liaison and Diversion Service (PCLDS) practitioner in each of the six custody suites seven days a week from 8am to 8pm. The practitioner will talk with the person, giving priority to those under 18, and offer advice to custody officers and staff about the most appropriate way of managing the detainee and highlighting care needs and vulnerabilities. The practitioners have the NHS patient record computer system installed in custody suites, and have close working links with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and the Youth Offending Team. An extension of the service has included a speech and language therapist to the Youth Offending team.
• They will have their needs considered in Magistrates Courts. Information gathered by the PCLDS practitioner may, where the person provides their informed consent, be provided to the judiciary within criminal justice partner organisations to inform charging and sentencing decisions including referral route. The Police Courts Liaison and Diversion Service has been held as national good practice.
Commenting on the IPCC recommendations into the treatment of Child H, Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne said:
"The experience of victims is paramount when I hold Sussex Police to account for the service they deliver to the public.
"Undoubtedly, this was a challenging case but the treatment of this 11 year old was totally unacceptable. However, I welcome the fact that since the incident with Child H was reported, Sussex Police acted swiftly and positively to quickly improve the training and processes that support vulnerable people and those with mental illness, learning disabilities and substance misuse issues.
"It's also promising that aspects of Sussex Police's new protocols are being recognised as good practice nationally and I will continue to monitor their work to ensure it provides the best possible service to all vulnerable groups."


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Kyle Mirrafati stands as a Senior Multifamily Associate of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™. Kyle is dedicated to expanding his advisory and transactional services for institutional, private client and developers of multifamily housing throughout Los Angeles. He achieves success for his clients by applying his extensive knowledge of the Los Angeles multifamily market and ability to "make a market" for multifamily assets through strategic planning. Kyle's focus on a singular market creates a consistent and professional approach to maximize the value of a property. The Matthews™ platform gives Kyle access to a vast database of current on-market single tenant net leased properties, enabling him to execute 1031 Exchange transactions with greater efficiency and better results than any other brokerage firm. Driven by the achievement of establishing lasting client relationships, Kyle advances his client's expectations and in doing so has closed 80 transactions amounting to $200 Million, including 22 separate transactions for $58 Million in 2017.
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This was a university assignment for Responsive Web Design; however, since I was doing another module that needed a website built, I decided to kill two birds with one stone. The project needing a website is a group called GigaLife which I was part of.
The brief for this assignment was as follows:
Design and implement a professional responsive website that is made up of a reasonable number (minimum of 6) of relevant and related pages.
- The website should be browser-independent (supporting the major browsers).
- The website should be mobile compatible to a reasonable degree, that is the website should work properly (easy to use, look good and render suitably - content may vary) across a variety of screen resolutions (i.e. mobile devices as well as large screens).
- The website must include some form of JavaScript functionality and process and display JSON data.
- Please note that the emphasis of this assignment is on front-end web design and development, and while server-side technologies may be utilised (such as PHP), such code will not be assessed beyond the overall front-end user experience.
- Also note that, while the use of CSS Responsive Frameworks is allowed, please ensure that you read the marking criteria carefully to understand the impact of using a framework to assist you with the development process.
To produce this website, I worked with our team leader; I showed him designs and adjusted the appearance when necessary.
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Further details about this site are listed below:
About the website
This is an information website for a group project for another assignment; the task is to create a technology product and devise a business plan around it. This website is one of the marketing tools for this product.
The requirements are quite simple:
- Provide information on a game being designed, that helps to raise awareness of autism
- The website only needs a handful of pages:
- Home page – introduction to the company and the product
- Game information – provide more information about the game being designed
- About – more information about the business
- Contact page – form that user fills in to email the company
- Links page – this provides links to other useful websites related to autism and mental health
- Privacy policy – because it's a legal requirement in the UK and EU
- The target audience is anyone over the age of fourteen, who are either on the autistic spectrum, know someone who is, or just wants to know more about this condition
- There will be use of screenshots and character artwork to show how the game looks once the project gets to that stage
- The website has the company logo at the top; the colour scheme of the website reflects those chosen by the team leader
- The look aimed for is "fairly formal"
It is currently text-heavy as there is no imagery available. Once artwork and screenshots are acquired, these will be added to the site; in the meantime, I have tried to add a little variety where possible, even if just to change the bullets to hearts (reflecting the logo).
I also designed the logo for our group (shown on the site), again by working with the team leader. I had not used Illustrator for a long time, and I am in no way a qualified graphic designer, but I can still produce some nice artwork where needed.
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|Date completed
|10th Jan 2017
|Link to live site
|Reason for site
|University assignment
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|HTML5, jQuery, JSON, SASS


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To a certain extent, the place where one lives defines the identity of the characters in the films in this year's new category. They are, in one way or another, drawn into global events, whose very tangible impacts can be clearly captured in local conditions. Local residents often react in self-defense by creating new groups, defining themselves against others and protecting their territories. The sense of loss of safety and the disturbance of the space we perceive as our own often leads to the need to create borders, whether imaginary or physical, and can be easily exploited by populist politicians.
Films in category !!!
A Northern Soul
After shooting his last film in Syria, famous British filmmaker Sean McAllister turned his attention to his home town of Hull to tell the story of someone who, despite living on the edge, believes there is a purpose to helping improve the lives of others.
They want to live a completely ordinary life. But they were born in the refugee camps of Tindouf in the middle of the Sahara. Three young friends find themselves in absurd and dramatic situations.
Hungary 2018 - Behind the Scenes of Democracy
A look at two very different pre-election campaigns in Hungary in 2018. The government side of Fidesz bet everything on one card: fear. What can opposition coalition representative Ferenc Gyurcsány offer?
I'm New Here
Over the past decade a good many Congolese and other Africans have set out for China following dreams of riches and a better life, but only a very few of them have found the promised land in the Middle Empire.
Only a handful of people inhabit the Croatian island of Biševo. Life on the island is far from ideal and change is needed, but the locals do not agree with the plans of the town hall.
In Touch
When 1/3 of the inhabitants of one Polish village move to Iceland, the community needs to find a long-distance communication method. The filmmakers present an unusual way of how film can reduce distance.
Sheep Hero
Stijn is one of the last Dutch herdsmen who manages his farm using traditional methods and he is doing everything possible to save his herd and his livelihood.
The Border Fence
Plans were made to build a fence at the Brenner Pass border crossing between Austria and Italy in order to tighten the process and control the number of arriving migrants. The locals, accustomed to the tranquility of the Alps, become witnesses to the changes that are shaking Europe.
The Good Change: Poles Apart
In recent years the political tension in Poland has been escalating unprecedentedly. This film presents the dramatic developments through the eyes of 2 women on opposite sides of the political barricade.
The Raven and the Seagull
History and present, facts and myths, authenticity and stylisation – the film presents the peculiar inhabitants of the largest island of the world in imaginative contrasts and with subtle humour.
Other Thematic Categories
International competition
In keeping with tradition, One World seeks to present original films that represent a wide range of documentary work both in terms of form and content. The competition section thus includes a film that...
Right to know
This competition category presents fundamental cases of human rights violations and gives space to strong activists from around the world. This year's selection was dominated by stories in which female...
Czech competition
Czech documentary film, last year and again this year, recorded several significant international successes. One possible reason is the fact that Czech filmmakers are increasingly turning to international...
To a certain extent, the place where one lives defines the identity of the characters in the films in this year's new category. They are, in one way or another, drawn into global events, whose very...
The 21st century brings with it all new types of uncertainties and challenges that impact our perception of ourselves. What the different groups and personal identities of the 20th century were based...
One World Interactive
Virtual worlds are continuously expanding. The most recent application of VR to art is diverging from traditional reporting and is taking on the genre of historical reconstruction. Its creators bring...
Journeys to freedom
This traditional category is devoted to films from regions in which the Czech non-profit organization People in Need is active or that have long been the subject of their attention. This year's...
Environmental films at a human rights festival? They increasingly have a place here. Extinction of species, pollution of the water, air and soil, global warming, inefficient handling of natural resources…...
One Zero
The average European spends one whole day a week online. Internet, social networks, computer games, virtual reality, new technologies. All this is made up of combinations of ones and zeros. For most of...
Long Live Life
Documentaries which celebrate human diversity, self-sufficiency, originality and the will to live in our own way, despite the established order and expectations of society. The protagonists seek their...
The best to emerge in the world of documentary film in recent years. Hits from the renowned Sundance, Berlinale, IDFA and CPH:DOX festivals will impress you with the quality of their production and unique...
Retrospective: Matthew Heineman
In his relatively short career, Matthew Heineman has built a respected position on the American documentary scene. He has already earned an Oscar nomination and won an Emmy Award. His gonzo style, reminiscent...
Short and Apt
After a several year hiatus, the festival returns to the short documentary form. Short films offer the opportunity to explore the most up-to-date themes, leave plenty of room for post-film debate, and...
Docs for Kids
One World cares about the smallest audiences, and therefore presents films for children in its Docs for Kids category. These are short dubbed films that acquaint children with their peers from around...


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Rainy days are better than snowy days, at least that's what I'm telling myself. It seems almost unfair that on one of the first warm days of the year, it pours. I won't complain so long as it stays this warm. Although I was the dummy who wore really cute shoes that won't hold up in water. Let's see if they recover.
Breakfast this morning was more scrambled eggs. I like keeping them simple by mixing them with a little butter in the pan. I sprinkled some cheese on top and enjoyed my eggs with peanut buttered toast and some berries.
I found a new dressing and now I'm obsessed. It's some kind of red blush thing and it has such a tasty tang to it. My salad this day had the usual veggie medley with some leftover tilapia on top. On the side, I had a piece of falafel and a Baggie of popcorn. The up close and personal pictures of salads make it look that much better.
As much as I love home-cooking, sometimes all you need in life is pizza. Especially on rainy days! I had roasted red pepper with sautéed spinach and mushrooms. Delicious!
When I woke up for the gym this morning, it wasn't raining yet and was actually quite pleasant, however dark. I worked through a pretty intense strength workout using the stability ball and medicine ball. My abs were burning by the time I jumped in the pool to get in my laps. I did the same routine I've done the past couple of times and I think I'm ready to mix things up again. I can't get over what a big difference swimming had added to my workouts and how my body feels- so much healthier and not as sore after!
Hey, guess what!? It's Friday! Happy weekend!


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Zukeran, Patrick | Host of Evidence and Answers Broadcast
In John 14:1-3 Jesus said, "In my Father's house are many rooms….I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also." This is the great hope of every believer in Christ, that one day Christ will come to take us home. Many believe that at any moment Christ will come for His church in an event known as the rapture. What is the rapture? Is it a biblical teaching? When will the rapture occur? Join Pat as he presents his study on "The Rapture Question."


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NBC The Talk's Julie Chen opened up Friday about the response to her admission that she had plastic surgery for 'Asian eyes' in order to advance her career. Chen, 43, revealed her secret on 'The Talk,' explaining that she was motivated by workplace racism to change her physical appearance.
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A significant issue that inhabits the white Christian imagination is the distorted idea that racism is somehow something foreign to Christianity. Racism is often perceived as an external threat that can taint "true" Christian practices and ideological commitments and thus strip Christianity of its alleged purity. The recent popularity of theological tendencies that make sharp […] Read More
The animated movie "The Boxtrolls" offers insight into the ongoing U.S. debates over immigration. I watched the film, which is based on the novel, "Here Be Monsters," by Allan Snow, some time ago with these immigration battles in mind. I could not help but notice some similarities between the movie and the way in which […] Read More


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EUROSATORY 2018 - Great again!
This EUROSATORY edition has become undoubtedly the most successful one. We used this venue to present our latest fielded products -remote-operated compact robotic unmanned ground vehicle KPMM-06 along with ourcompact sensor system RADIOBARRIER CSS.
The UGV was on demand and even liked by editorial team IHS Jane's 360, so they published an article about it in the Jane's International Defence Review. The full article can be found here: UGV KPMM-06 @EUROSATORY2018 by POLUS-ST
We would like to say thank you to all our who came and visited us during the show.
If for any reason you didn't have time to visit EUROSATORY 2018, we would be pleased to welcome you at our stand in Jakarta this November @INDO DEFENSE 2018.
Our team will be more than happy to present our fielded and proven autonomous perimeter security solutions applicable in any climate and complex terrain conditions all over the world.
The first highlights of EUROSATORY 2018 edition:
- 1 802 exhibitors from 63 countries.
- 65.8% of which are international companies
- 39 national pavilions
- 57 056 international visitors from 153 countries
- 227 Official Delegations from 94 countries and 4 international organisations
- 177 VIP Experts
- 71 conferences
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More Denton and Bran. Between hallucinating frogs, Denton's fondness for kilts deepens. Bran is still a reticent bastard. Murry shows off his talents. Joy gets in on the action. There are more spirits—some amusing, others not so much. Gabe makes a guest appearance.
I love writing colorful supporting characters. In this book my favorite is the Old Crone. She's mad, frumpy, and crazy about cheese. I think she just might be an idealized version of me.
"What in the name of Hecate are you wearing?" Bran's tone teetered between bafflement and alarm.
Denton had anticipated Bran's reaction, and secretly reveled in being able to surprise his generally unflappable boyfriend. He had promised to buy them a pair of kilts months ago but he knew Bran hadn't taken him seriously. Taking two steps into the living room he twirled around in a totally non-girly way. "It's called a utility kilt." He swiveled his hips to show off the side of the garment. "See, it even has pockets for storing stuff. You know, keys, wallet, a bag of graveyard dust. Whatever you got. Practical, eh?"
Technically, his kilt had gone well beyond mere utility with its steampunk-inspired design of straps, buckles, and other embellishments, but Denton had always liked extras. He'd wanted the kilt the moment he laid eyes on it at the online store.
Bran stared at the tan fabric first, then at Denton's bare legs showing between the hem and the orange socks puddling around his ankles. "It looks like a skirt to me."
Denton eagerly clarified the situation. "Nah, it only would be a skirt if I wore underpants."
With a pained expression Bran closed his eyes and kept them shut for several seconds—possibly counting to ten. When he opened them again they brimmed with resignation. "You're going to freeze your balls off."
"We're driving, aren't we?"
"Yes, but—"
"My balls will be fine." Denton did a quick shimmy with his hips. The swoosh of the thick cotton against his skin was anything but unpleasant. "You should try this; it feels so…liberating."
Bran's jaws set in a stubborn line. "I'm not going to a dinner at your friend's place wearing a skirt."
"Kilt. And Joy's your friend too now. Anyway, I meant around the house. Instead of those baggy jeans. The kilt I bought for you is tasteful and black, just how you like your clothing, but still functional with a pocket on one side for your eyes of newt or whatnot." He closed the few steps separating them till they were toe-to-toe. He wrapped his arms around Bran's waist. "It would be much more comfortable for your tail." Denton wasn't talking euphemistically. Bran had a perfectly formed, hairless, and surprising agile tail. Apparently, stuff like this happened when you had a demon for a father. Denton slipped a hand down to Bran's backside, over the spot where ordinary people had the beginning of their coccyx and pressed his finger at the root of Bran's bonus appendage. "Just think about it," Denton said quickly to cut off possible protest.
Bran sighed. "Fine, I'll think about it."
Denton grinned. "Good, because I have a pornucopia of fantasies of you in a kilt."
© Lou Harper, 2014
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ImmunoGen Announces Webcasts of Presentations at Upcoming Conferences
Leerink Partners7th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
February 15 at 3:30pm ET
RBC Capital Markets2018 Global Healthcare Conference
February 21 at 2:35pm ET
Cowen and Company38th Annual Health Care Conference March 13at 8:40am ET
A webcast of each presentation will be accessible through the Investors section of the Company's website, www.immunogen.com. Following the live webcast, a replay will be available at the same location for approximately two weeks.
ImmunoGen is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops targeted cancer therapeutics using its proprietary ADC technology. The Company's lead product candidate, mirvetuximab soravtansine, is in a Phase 3 trial for FRα-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, and is in a Phase 1b/2 trial in combination regimens for earlier-stage disease. ImmunoGen has three additional clinical-stage product candidates, two of which are being developed in collaboration with
Kadcyla® is a registered trademark of Genentech, a member of
This press release includes forward-looking statements. For these statements, ImmunoGen claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. It should be noted that there are risks and uncertainties related to the development of novel anticancer products, including risks related to preclinical and clinical studies, their timings and results. A review of these risks can be found in ImmunoGen's Transition Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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For Investors
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"New" Group -- Genesis Games Music Team
Hello everyone,
It seems I'm now advertising another new group. (Well, technically, the group I'm about to advertise isn't "new," but nobody besides me has joined it yet at the time of this writing.) The Musescorer Enochulous has made a group called "Genesis Games Music Team" (link here: https://musescore.com/groups/1892176) and is looking for composers and/or other music department members to help him create and share music for some games he is planning on making. (As far as I can tell, right now he's working on one called ZeroBlade Run.) If you're interested in composing for a video game, I recommend you check it out.
Thanks for taking the time to read this,


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WIN a getaway for you and your cat!
Posted: Dec 17 2015
Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
It has been a fun three months for us settling into our new home and personalizing the Deloraine Cattery in terms of system upgrades, aesthetic changes and producing our own marketing material. Vanessa also visited the local vets, pet stores and other catteries introducing herself and building a support network. We've learnt a lot in the last 3 months and met some wonderful cat owners and kitty cats.
This is our first newsletter so it is jam packed full of information, including a chance to win you and your cat a weekend away, the date for the next Cause for Paws Pet Expo 2015 and information about my other two businesses I run from here at the Deloraine Cattery. Princess and the Pirate offering children's stylish party supplies; and unique, fun, yet practical superCUTE baby gifts. Next time you're here have a browse in shop or look online.
We'd like to thank you all for the lovely welcome and your continued support. Have a wonderful Christmas and we'll see you all in the New Year!
Paul and Vanessa Wilson
Owners of the Deloraine Cattery
WIN your kitty and you a holiday on us!
Enter our contest for a chance to win a weekend getaway for you and your cat! The value of the prize is $750. The prize package consists of a 3 night stay at the Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands for two people in a seaview room including a $100 Food and Beverage voucher. And a 3 night, 4 day stay for up to 5 of your kitty cat(s) sharing the same private room at the Deloraine Cattery. Your kitty cat(s) also receive a welcome pack upon arrival including their own toys to keep and take home. So make sure you like our Facebook page to be notified of competitions, latest news and see photos of your cat.


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- Submit Shelton State application online
- Print and submit Signature/Residency page following application completion
- Submit an unexpired, government issued photo ID by mail or email
- Complete the Accelerated High School Permission Form
- Provide a copy of your current high school transcript
- Have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
- Be enrolled in 11th or 12th grade
- Meet all prerequisite requirements listed in the catalog. Students must submit appropriate ACT, SAT, or College placement test scores.
- Complete all high school prerequisites. For example, an accelerated high school student cannot take college English courses until all high school English courses have been completed.


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This week we are speaking to Gosia Andrzejczuk who is the Manager of our Bayswater (Porchester Road) store. Gosia has worked for various branches of The Tanning Shop for nearly five years and took over at Bayswater a year ago.
Gosia is supported by Tilly Rolph, who has been a sales consultant at Bayswater since October 2012
Gosia tells us;
"Our store is the most elegant and upscale Tanning Studio in Bayswater & Queensway area and we endeavour to bring you the most unforgettable tanning experience. We are located in a busy area of Bayswater, just few minutes away from the tube station.
A healthy glow is what we all strive for!
We try to provide a warm and knowledgeable service in a clean and welcoming environment. The Bayswater store has the most up to date equipment and tanning solutions that can contribute to an overall feeling of wellness
We have a great choice of equipment here, from vertical Alisun V600's to the gorgeous Ergoline Prestige and Sun Angel lay-down units. Clients that prefer spray tan can use our fantastic Mystic HD.
Our stock list is full of high-quality brands that assist you to achieve your best possible colour, especially when used in line with a responsible tanning programme. You can also enjoy a great variety of beauty treatments.
All staff members in Porchester Store are friendly and extremely knowledgable about the products and equipment we offer. We know what matters most to our customers and really try to provide the best experience for everyone."
-:Gosia Andrzejczuk, Store Manager
The Tanning Shop Bayswater
For more information about the Bayswater branch, please visit the store page


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India Esys is a group of engineers and founded in Pune city (Maharashtra, India) since the year 2008. Now we are actively working at national and international level on different projects. We have a dynamic network of different experts, professionals, entrepreneurs, and engineers. We have a belief in work and service for reforming the world. We have established a network for technical services in the cities Pune, Mumbai, Nashik, Jalgaon, Dhule, Aurangabad, Ahmed Nagar, and Malegaon.
India Esys provides one roof platform for multidimensional design, training, and services. We work to provide creative solutions to IoT, AI, Robotics, Textile Industry, Automotive, Embedded System, Solar System, Power Electronics, Biomedical Home Appliances, Industrial Automation, and Security Systems.
India Esys works to support the engineering & science field from school to college. It creates excellence in education and promotes technical education to the students. We design the Electronics trainer kits & practical boards. We are conducting the workshop at Schools as well as Colleges.
Work Domain:
Electronics | Embedded, Robotics | IoT | AI | Robotics | Instrumentation | Digital Marketing | Software Services
India Esys Initiatives:
- To promote technical education in our country
- To create excellence in education
- To build scientific temper in the students
- Education, Sports, and Adventure for all
- Develop creative thinking at the age of learning
- Machine learning and Developing Innovative ideas
India Esys Services with great visions:
- The Creators Foundation (Sports and Adventure )
- The School of RobotiX (Let's learn, play and innovate wonders of the Robotics)
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2014: 15 Small Wins for Indian Feminism
It is by incremental changes, and not a revolution, that the world becomes a better place
In a year full of despair, there were moments of pride and happiness for feminism in India. We select some of our favourite news stories from 2014
It hasn't been easy being a woman in India this year. Our Global Gender Gap Rank fell down to 114, the year was bookended by horrific instances of sexual violence against women, and somewhere behind the sensationalist headlines, 37% of Indian married women continue to suffer from domestic violence. Meanwhile, we elected in a right-wing Government which, in spite of some of the lip service it has provided to women's issues, continues to couch their message in patriarchal rhetoric.
All of this together would make anyone despair. But there are slivers of hope. Even in this increased reportage of sexual harassment, there is a deeper understanding that what is happening across the country is wrong. In the outrage against every new incident is the beginning of a revolution of sorts. And while so much remains full of darkness, there are also pockets of light and good news.
MBRB picks its favourite 15 pieces of news for Women in India from the year that went by.
Arundhati Bhattacharya paves way for working women everywhere as the first woman chairperson of SBI
The higher echelons of Indian Banking have seen their surprising share of women achievers- none more so than Arundhati Bhattacharya, State Bank of India's first woman chairperson since 2013. In 2014, she ranked 36th in Forbes List of Powerful Women, and in her one year at the top she has made the lives of women working in SBI much better by constituting policies such as a two-year sabbatical to pursue higher education and a transfer policy that brings them closer to their family.
Interestingly, in another news story, Nishi Vasudeva became the first woman to head a blue-chip PSU when she became the Chairman and MD of HPCL earlier this year.
Deepika Padukone says No to Media's Exploitation of Women
Turns out that Deepika Padukone was a lot more interesting than anyone gave her credit for ! Her argument with Times of India laid bare media's hypocrisy when it comes to the way we treat our women, and by picking up the cudgels of feminism when she was at the top of her game, she ensured she received the support of the entire filmy fraternity!
While skeptics may argue that by she lost her own high ground by dancing to Lovely right after she spoke up on behalf of women everywhere, we beg to differ. In a male-dominated industry where actresses have nearly no choice but to do a Lovely or a Chikni Chameli to stay relevant, it is refreshing to have performers who have the agency to draw a line between their professional lives and personal exploitation.
Saina wins the China Open Super Series Premier
Not since Sachin Tendulkar have we as a country relied so much on one person to bring us sporting glory, and Saina Nehwal does her job with such élan! She is not afraid of being temperamental and outspoken, is unnervingly focussed, and over the last eight years has continued to reward her fans who wake up at crazy hours to look for a streaming feed of her matches in different corners of the world.
What's more, by popularising the sport, she has helped inspire other rising stars such as PV Sindhu – the first Indian woman to win a Singles medal at the World Championship!
Her persistence was rewarded when she won the China Open Super Series earlier this year, and we'd hate to add to the extreme pressure she puts on herself, but dare we hope for an Olympic Gold soon?
Women scientists 'man' India's mission to Mars
That image of women in sarees high-fiving each other in celebration as the Mangalyaan reached the Mars Orbit has done more to encourage young girls enter into the STEM field than any amount of lectures or Governmental grants could.
Huma Qureshi and Sonakshi Sinha strike out against size-ism.
Beauty comes in more than one size and shape. And in a vapid world full of details about star diets and how women lost their pregnancy weight in 30 seconds, it is refreshing to have two beautiful women acknowledge just that.
Huma's radiant Femina cover stood out from the clutter of overly-photoshopped monthly issues, and when Sonakshi took to Instagram to say "get over it", we couldn't help say "You go girl!"
Women Make Up Artists Allowed to Work in Bollywood
Our law books remain a curious mix of the arcane mixed with the modern and of prejudices coded in legalese. But the abolishment of a decades old law that prohibited women from working as a make-up artist in Bollywood, proved resoundingly that we have the power to change the laws that discriminate against us. As the judges said:
We are in 2014, not in 1935. Such things cannot continue even for a day
Dutee Chand Takes A Stand Against Gender Testing
In a year in which Indian women boxers were forced to undergo pregnancy tests, and Serena Williams was called 'one of Williams brothers' by a clueless Russian official, it is refreshing to see Dutee Chand take a stand against institutional sexism and protest the controversial testosterone test which bans some female athletes from competing professionally. Dutee doesn't want to change the way her physiology works, she doesn't want to conform- she just wants to run.
Quoted in the New York Times, Chand said she would not bow to pressure from coaches to undergo treatment to change the testosterone level in her body.
"I feel it is wrong to change your body for sport participation. I'm not changing for anyone. It is like in some societies where they used to cut off the hand of people caught stealing. I feel like this is the same kind of primitive, unethical rule. It goes too far.
Kamla Bhasin Tells It Like It Is
In crisp Hindi, with few concessions for the audience, Kamla Bhasin laid out the issues with Indian masculinity on Satyamev Jayate, and won herself a legion of fans.
Hopefully she also made a few men rethink their macho posturing!
Indra Nooyi's Powerful Speech
After all that you want me to do is go out and get the milk, what kind of a mom are you?" And she said to me, "let me explain something to you. You might be president of PepsiCo. You might be on the board of directors. But when you enter this house, you're the wife, you're the daughter, you're the daughter-in-law, you're the mother. You're all of that. Nobody else can take that place. So leave that damned crown in the garage. And don't bring it into the house. You know I've never seen that crown."
Nooyi put a uniquely Indian spin to Sheryl Sandberg's Leaning In debate when she finally admitted how difficult it is for her. Whether you agreed with her or not, there's no denying that her honesty opened up a conversation that working women need to have!
Indian Women Win Multiple Medals at the Incheon Asian Games
Three cheers (and then some!) to Priyanka Pawar, Tintu Laka, Mandeep Kaur and Poovamma Machetteri who won us a rare Athetics Gold, and to Seema Punia who did the same in Discus, to Mary Kom who continues to be a trail blazer, and to Sania Mirza- who suffers numerous indignities due to our misplaced ideas about femininity and success, and still plays to her best capabilities. And to the many silver and bronze winners from disparate events who show that Indian women can run, shoot, aim, wrestle and compete with the best.
Sulabh International Installs 108 toilets in rural UP
The Badaun rapes served a reminder that lack of access to proper toilets and sanitation increases the vulnerability of Indian women to sexual harassment. Women often need to walk to remote parts of the village in the cover of darkness, exposing themselves to everyday indignity and an unnecessary danger. Sulabh reacted by building 108 cheap lavatories in the region as a small part of an overall effort to ensure that women have access to good health and sanitation, wherever in India they may be.
A solution instead of silent outrage. That is what makes this step special.
Women react to Yesudas' "Women Should Not Wear Jeans" in the smartest way possible
The latest in a long list of men who disappoint us with their skewed gender view is KR Yesudas who went on a old-man-diatribe about how women should not wear jeans. These young girls answered him with chutzpah and a healthy dose of laughter!
This kind of robust defiance, humour is the best reply to comments like that made by Yesudas. Not FIRs. pic.twitter.com/CQzzjC90oJ
— Kavita Krishnan (@kavita_krishnan) October 12, 2014
Gauahar Khan proves a surprising Gandhian!
Ms. Khan has remained a curious lightning rod for our conversations around feminism and femininity. She is an independent and outspoken women who is not above exploiting her considerable sexual appeal and dramatic prowess to get ahead. But when a man slapped her because she doesn't dress like a "proper Muslim woman", she responded with great aplomb. Gauahar spoke up for the right of people to wear what they want and live the lives they want to lead, at the same time stating that any protest against ideology should ALWAYS take the form of a dialogue and not an attack.
Mithali Raj one of Wisden's 5 Greatest Women Cricketers
Her strengths are her touch and timing, a calmness at the crease, and an awareness of what is going on around her. She loves to grab the game and change its course, though the responsibility of being the middle-order rock leashes her in.
Mithali Raj has been selected as one of the 5 greats of the game by Wisden, and just led her team to a historic test victory against South Africa. The season couldn't be going better for her- so spare a thought for her and her team's exploits instead of just focussing on the men's game!
Baal Khade
Look at us, trying to find empowerment in a Disney Princess Romance!
But Sunidhi Chauhan's unapologetic voice, Sneha Khanwalkar's total bad-assery, and even Sonam's ability to poke a fun at her girly image, all work together to make this song one of our favourites from the year. We can't believe we are doing this, but we have to almost give credit to the Kapoor Sisters for being the only people creating films for young women instead of young men in Bollywood. And if- after ogling at Fawad Khan- they also learn just how much fun girls can have, isn't that reason enough to celebrate?
Unfortunately, finding 15 moments of pride and celebration took a lot longer than finding 15 instances of shame and outrage would. But one can't help thinking (and hoping); that the tide is turning. That 2015 will be better for women everywhere-even in India. And what better way than to end the year than to take inspiration from recent Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai's words:
"We cannot help succeed when half of us are held back"
What did we miss ? Tell us in the comments below, or share your recommendations on Facebook or Twitter. And keep returning to MBRB as we look at some of the year's most memorable moments in the world of books, pop culture, travel and more.
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Agrokor's Retail Activities Remain In the Red In Q1
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Croatian food and retail consortium Agrokor reported an increase in profits in its food and agriculture segments during the first quarter of 2018, while the group's retail and wholesale sectors remained in the red.
According to the Extraordinary Administration Report for the period from 11 April to 10 May, Agrokor's retail and wholesale sector achieved HRK 2.87 billion (€388.6 million) in sales revenue in the first three months of its financial year, with EBITDA margin negative at 0.1%.
Although lower-than-planned revenues were generated in the period, an Easter boost helped lift revenues in Konzum retail stores in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina during the month of March.
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Obama Commutes Chelsea Manning's Sentence
A potentially controversial commutation from President Obama today.
President Obama has commuted the sentence of Chelsea Manning, the former Army private who stole thousands of gigabytes of information while serving in the U.S. Army and giving the information to Wikileaks:
WASHINGTON — President Obama on Tuesday largely commuted the remaining prison sentence of Chelsea Manning, the army intelligence analyst convicted of an enormous 2010 leak that revealed American military and diplomatic activities across the world, disrupted the administration, and made WikiLeaks, the recipient of those disclosures, famous.
The decision by Mr. Obama rescued Ms. Manning, who twice tried to commit suicide last year, from an uncertain future as a transgender woman incarcerated at the male military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. She has been jailed for nearly seven years, and her 35-year sentence was by far the longest punishment ever imposed in the United States for a leak conviction.
Now, under the terms of Mr. Obama's commutation announced by the White House on Tuesday, Ms. Manning is set to be freed on May 17 of this year, rather than in 2045.
The commutation also relieved the Department of Defense of the difficult responsibility of her incarceration as she pushes for treatment for her gender dysphoria — including sex reassignment surgery — that the military has no experience providing.
In recent days, the White House had signaled that Mr. Obama was seriously considering granting Ms. Manning's commutation application, in contrast to a pardon application submitted on behalf of the other large-scale leaker of the era, Edward J. Snowden, the former intelligence contractor who disclosed archives of top secret surveillance files and is living as a fugitive in Russia.
Asked about the two clemency applications on Friday, the White House spokesman, Joshua Earnest, discussed the "pretty stark difference" between Ms. Manning's case for mercy with Mr. Snowden's. While their offenses were similar, he said, there were "some important differences."
"Chelsea Manning is somebody who went through the military criminal justice process, was exposed to due process, was found guilty, was sentenced for her crimes, and she acknowledged wrongdoing," he said. "Mr. Snowden fled into the arms of an adversary, and has sought refuge in a country that most recently made a concerted effort to undermine confidence in our democracy."
He also noted that while the documents Ms. Manning provided to WikiLeaks were "damaging to national security," the ones Mr. Snowden disclosed were "far more serious and far more dangerous." (None of the documents Ms. Manning disclosed were classified above the merely "secret" level.)
Ms. Manning was still known as Bradley Manning when she deployed with her unit to Iraq in late 2009. There, she worked as a low-level intelligence analyst helping her unit assess insurgent activity in the area it was patrolling, a role that gave her access to a classified computer network.
She copied hundreds of thousands of military incident logs from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, which, among other things, exposed abuses of detainees by Iraqi military officers working with American forces and showed that civilian deaths in the Iraq war were likely much higher than official estimates.
The files she copied also included about 250,000 diplomatic cables from American embassies around the world showing sensitive deals and conversations, dossiers detailing intelligence assessments of Guantánamo detainees held without trial, and a video of an American helicopter attack in Baghdad in two Reuters journalists were killed, among others.
She decided to make all these files public, as she wrote at the time, in the hope that they would incite "worldwide discussion, debates, and reforms." WikiLeaks' disclosed them — working with traditional news organizations including The New York Times — bringing notoriety to the group and its founder, Julian Assange.
The disclosures set off a frantic scramble as Obama administration officials sought to minimize any potential harm, including getting to safety some foreigners in dangerous countries who were identified as having helped American troops or diplomats. Prosecutors, however, presented no evidence that anyone was killed because of the leaks.
At her court-martial, Ms. Manning confessed in detail to her actions and apologized, saying she did not intend to put anyone at risk and noting that she was "dealing with a lot of issues" at the time she made her decision.
Testimony at the trial showed that she had been in a mental and emotional crisis as she came to grips, amid the stress of a war zone, with the fact that she was not merely gay but had gender dysphoria. She had been behaving erratically, including angry outbursts and lapsing into catatonia midsentence. At one point she had emailed a photograph of herself in a woman's wig to her supervisor.
Prosecutors said that by making secret material available for publication on the internet, anyone — including Al Qaeda — could read it. And they accused Ms. Manning of treason, charging her with multiple counts of the Espionage Act as well as with "aiding the enemy," a potential capital offense, although they said they would not seek her execution.
Ms. Manning confessed and pleaded guilty to a lesser version of those charges without any deal to cap her sentence. But prosecutors pressed forward with a trial and won convictions on the more serious versions of those charges; a military judge acquitted her of "aiding the enemy."
In her commutation application, Ms. Manning said she had not imagined that she would be sentenced to the "extreme" term of 35 years, a term for which there was "no historical precedent." (There have only been a handful of leak cases, and most sentence are in the range of one to three years.)
"I take full and complete responsibility for my decision to disclose these materials to the public," she wrote. "I have never made any excuses for what I did. I pleaded guilty without the protection of a plea agreement because I believed the military justice system would understand my motivation for the disclosure and sentence me fairly. I was wrong."
This decision does not come entirely as a surprise, of course. I noted last week that Manning was apparently on the short list for possible commutation at the end of President Obama's term and her case had become something of a worldwide cause due largely to alleged mistreatment she was receiving in prison related to the revelation that she was transgendered. Additionally, there were many advocates on Manning's side who argued that her sentence was excessive given the fact that other leakers have only received sentences of, at most, one to five years. The difference, of course, is that Manning was charged, tried, convicted, and sentenced in a military rather than a civilian court and that the sentences imposed on members of the military have often been harsher than those imposed on civilians convicted of similar offenses. Finally, the fact that Manning has apparently not adjusted well to imprisonment due in no small part to her being transgender has made her case something of an international cause celebre, with many people calling on the President to pardon her outright rather than merely commuting an arguably excessive sentence.
On the whole, as I said when the news of Manning's potential commutation was first released, I don't see this decision as problematic. Unlike Edward Snowden, who arguably was more responsible in what he leaked to the public, Manning did not seek to run away from facing the consequences of her actions and indeed initially sought to plead guilty to the charges against her rather than face a trial. The prosecutors in her military case, though, chose not to accept a plea deal and proceed with the most serious charges and a sentence that was arguably harsher than necessary or called for under the circumstances. Given that and the fact that Manning accepted responsibility for her crimes in her application to the White House, it seems appropriate that her request was granted. Also, the fact that the sentence was merely commuted means that Manning will still have to live with the civilian consequences of her crimes while a member of the military.
The decision to commute Manning's sentence will likely prove to be controversial in many circles. In the eyes of many, she remains a criminal who put the nation in danger by revealing secret military and intelligence information that put Americans, and Iraqis who were cooperating with American personnel, in danger without any regard for the consequences of her actions. The response may be muted given the fact that the President chose to issue a commutation rather than a pardon, but in the eyes of many members of the public the effect will be seen as the same and there's some logic in that response. In any case, as I said, given the facts of Manning's case I think the decision to commute is understandable and can at least be supported by the evidence. At the same time, of course, there is the whole issue of whether or not pardons or commutations or pardons by Presidents are a good
At the same time, of course, there is the whole issue of whether or not pardons or commutations or pardons by Presidents are a good idea to begin with. On some level, it harkens back to the days when Kings, Queens, and Emperors were the sole law of the land and held the fate of defendants in their hands and subject to their arbitrary decision. That's one reason why, in many states, the pardon and commutation authority of Governors has been limited or curtailed entirely and the process has been placed with an independent board comprised of people appointed by Governors and state legislatures together. In most recent White Houses, there's at least been an effort to mimic that process in that all applications for pardons or commutation are reviewed by the civil service attorneys at the Justice Department, and the President's decision is usually based at least in part on the recommendation of the Department of Justice. At least under this system there is less of a 'royal' feel to the entire process. There's nothing in the law that requires the President to follow this process, though, nor is there any requirement that someone formally apply for a pardon or commutation. If he wished to do so, President Obama could pardon anyone convicted or charged with a Federal crime for whatever reason he wanted. The potential problems with this system should be obvious. The system we have, though, is based in the Constitution so it would require an Amendment to change things.
In addition to Manning, Obama also pardoned General James Cartwright, who had been convicted on a charge of lying to law enforcement in connection with his involvement in leaking details about the programs that apparently helped to create to Stuxnet computer virus that infected Iran's nuclear research labs earlier in the decade. Additionally, CBS News White House Correspondent reports that we can expect more commutations and, possibly, pardons before President Obama leaves office on Friday. Whether any will prove to be as newsworthy as the Manning commutation is unknown at this point.


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This generation. Are we developing backwards?
Amsterdam Part 2 of 3
Sarah: "To start off, allow me to make an observation. I think my generation has become so comfortable in its own little bubble that we've lost a sense of what we stand for, a sense of non-passive progressivism. There is less movement, less activism, less sense of responsibility for certain things. Less originality, less daring. We do not demonstrate for the ideals or the change that we want to see as you used to, and we do not think as progressively in a natural sense as you used to. How do you feel about that?"
Howie: "Well, yes. You have gay marriage, you have health care, abortion, and equal rights for women and men. Human beings might not always express it but you have laws. These rights were won through demonstration. So your generations struggle is of course different from the struggle of my generation. But your fear is greater. When I was young, I didn't have the fear that the world was going to end. I didn't have the fear that any place I go, someonbe could blow themselves up. Your generation is under a lot of stress. And people's reaction to stress is fear. And that created this new generation. So its not that you are the way you are, its the response to your situation".
Today, I am interviewing Howie Getman. Howie is an extraordinary man. He moved to Amsterdam in the Seventies because our city was one of the few places in the world at that time where he could feel safe. Howie had to leave his home town because he would get beaten up or arrested every other day. So he moved into a communal living space on the Korte Prinsengracht in the heart of the city on the canals, and has lived there ever since. If you ever visited the RoXy, you might have seen him. He was the 'toilet lady' there, and it was the best paying job he ever had, he says.
Howie is a philosopher, a romantic, a comedian, an optimist and a pessimist. I had not met Howie before our interview today, but he has that beautiful quality about him that makes you feel he knows all about you already. Its about a hundred degrees outside and he is wearing all linen and all color. And a lot of authentic jewelry.
Today, Howie is going to answer a few of my questions, that I want so urgently answered. Questions about the good old days in Amsterdam I guess. Questions about life and love and whatever we find ourselves talking about in between. When I walk into his flat, I smell nostalgia. Its about five o'clock in the afternoon, so we drink wine.
Sarah: "If you look at the city Amsterdam of your youth, how would you compare it to the one I am growing up in today?"
Howie: "That doesn't exist anymore. I wouldn't move here now. I moved here because I could not live where I came from, and I could in Amsterdam. Now you may not like the direction the city is changing in, I mean I don't like the direction the city is changing in, but that doesn't mean I would give a judgment about it being better or worse. I think that technology has made a big difference. Take mobile phones for instance. You don't need to go out anymore and see people to meet people. I think the 'kant-en-klaar' in the Albert Heijn has made a difference. I think that all these scooters at seven o'clock at night has made a difference; no one is cooking at home anymore. We're not having communal dinners. I think there's loneliness, big loneliness there. I think that in a few years, people might feel really terrible about this sort of loneliness they've helped create. I don't necassarily agree with the direction things are going in, I mean I'm glad I'm not twenty. In all honesty, I am really happy I don't have so many years left on this planet.
Every generation has challenges, but your challenges are nothing like the ones I ever experienced. Your challenges are much more heavy. We have not yet developed consciousness to match our experience. I think we're now at the level of 'do or die'. I mean I got a new passport today and the expiration date said 2027 and I thought 'I'm never going to have another passport. My passport will outlive me'."
He laughs charmingly, and I believe what he says.
Sarah: "If we zoom in on the gay-lesbian sub-culture that Amsterdam used to exude, do you feel that has changed?"
Howie: "Of course it has. Its horrible now compared to then. But it had to be then. We needed a gay capital then, we needed gay bars, because gay people were not viable. Now, we don't need a gay capital, we don't need gay expression like we used to, anymore. You can be gay or straight and you can get married. I mean what's gay about a twenty year old gay today? And that's a really good thing."
Sarah:"The centre of Amsterdam has sort of changed from a place where everyone lived together, and it was affordable, compared to the yup-hub it is today…"
Howie: "Yeah, you people did that. Because you wanted boutiques, you wanted bourgeois, you wanted the yup city, and that's okay. I wanted collectives and communal living spaces and sharing resources. I wanted to share a blender with fourty people."
Sarah: "But I want some of that back."
Howie: "Why? There is no going back. I mean, did you come here by scooter?"
Sarah: "Oh God no, I hate scooters."
Howie: "Good. Thats a beginning. Thats consciousness. I mean I think everyone should cycle and recycle. But if I look at the really young kids today [laughing] not you, but the ones that are in their early twenties, I think they are amazing. They have a sense of cousciousness about the environment, about love, more than I did when I was their age. And that's how quickly it moves. They really think 'what the fuck have we done?'. Global warming is very much a conscious experience for them. Going to the 'glasbak' is normal for them. People my age don't recycle. But then again, when I was twenty, there wasn't even a 'glasbak'. All that RoXy crap, and the economic wealth in the nineties, it didn't amount to any sense of preservation. But I do see that in the young generation today. If you look at the whole vegan movement, that's this generation also. We did not have a sense of consciousness so wide-spread as the young people today. I mean, if you get me going, I can be the most horrible negative person and shit all over everything, but I don't see that now. Now that I've met you, I am hopeful. I mean, capitalism is what worked before, but its not what works now.
But I'm not saying that if you don't want to dance in the capitalism of today, that you have to. I don't believe that you're necessarily victimised by it completely. You can still express yourself. Yes, it does take courage and I do think that your generation is more fearful about being different – because you don't have to be. I had to be different. I had to leave where I came from and come out. Your generation doesn't have that. You guys have a menu card that I didn't have. I had to create that course, that way of life. I mean, I was arrested and beaten up for being gay. You have a whole different kind of battle. If you look at the way people get information: I had to read a book. Everything today needs to be quick. Young people today have an attention span of twenty seconds. Do I think its better? I am not happy in it. It doesn't feed me."
Howie speaks like he understands what I am trying to get out of him during this interview, but is not willing to give it to me. I think he feels that that would get the job done too easily for me. And I adore him for it. Because you know what? Sometimes when you want to hear you're right, its better that you don't.
He continues to tell me about his journey through life.
Howie: "When I came back from a six month trip to India where I did volunteer work, I collapsed. I had a nervous breakdown. I couldn't handle the energy of this place. The people moving, the scooters, the lack of eye contact, the disrespect, the ageism, the sexism here, and the beauty ethic. Believe me, I very much understand the losses you are experiencing. But there are losses that I had that you don't have and that the generation before me had that I do not have".
"When I was young and wanted to meet gay men, I had to go to truck stops or woods or gas station bathrooms, but you, you can just stay home and go on Tinder or Grinder. Its like shopping. Is it better or worse? I don't know. I can give you a thousand reasons why I think its bad".
Sarah: "So changing the energy within a certain existence, changes the outcome. And that's what I mean maybe. Maybe you have just been able to describe what I have not been able to really put into words yet but do feel. Could you give me a few examples?"
Howie: "I think that we live in a society where we think everything is expendable. I think that today we think that we can have as much as we want and just take. There's a lot of ego. There's no putting yourself on the line, no risk taking. There's no energy between bodies like there used to be. And is that horrible? For me it is. And maybe that's what you feel; you don't feel emotionally fed. But that doesn't mean that those things aren't there for you to find. Its more difficult, but it does exist. Its there".
Everything Howie has said up to now, I can relate to. Its a beautiful thing actually, because I feel very connected to this sixty-somthing year old man despite our differences in the times we grew up in, in what we have experienced, and perhaps even in our beliefs. Or maybe because of our differences. I do not know, but I can listen to him, and he can listen to me. Which in all honesty, I find a rare thing these days of which I am grateful.
Sarah: "I think I feel much more passive than the generations before me. With all this free will, and choice, how can it be that I feel so passive, when you've clearly just told me all about the lack of exactly that when you were my age?"
Howie: "Because you're sedated. Because it was the goal of your parents to provide you with such a comfortable life that there was hardly anything left for you to discover or create. Its more like your generation has something to save rather than something to explore."
That last thing he said hits me hard, and at the same time, feels incredibly backwards. And in a way he's right, I and the generation after me is cleaning up the mess of the ones before us. Everyone wanted wealth, but really, at what cost?
Howie: "But you know what, you have every right to be happy. So I suggest you dance with your priviledge and accept how incredibly lucky you are. That for some reason, you were born here, from a mother who raised you with consciousness and you were born beautiful. When you're judging your world, you are doing so because you are priviledged enough to see it. And I think that's really important to always remember".
I am exceptionally silent because I feel exceptionally satisfied. This stranger, called Howie, living in exactly the same world as I do, but from a completely different place by every definition, has taught me something very special and powerful this evening. He taught me that everything is and nothing is. That all my preconceptions and propositions are not a burden but rather a treasure. My and your thoughts are the most powerful thing we own, and there is no sense of loss if you look at the future. Because the future is completely open to creation and recreation, anytime we decide so.
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I have a confession. As much as I love to spend time in my kitchen making yummy meals for me family……I really do LOVE simple meals!
Dishes that only have a few ingredients, come together quickly, and are super tasty……yeah those are the ones that have a special place in my food/cooking heart!
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Everyone loves trees in urban settings. At least they love the concept of urban trees.
Trees soften the hardscape and add eye pleasing greenery to an otherwise bleak concrete environment. More importantly, trees provide tangible environmental and health benefits in an urban community. They generate oxygen, filter pollution, reduce the heat island effect, and provide an urban habitat for a region's native birds. Generally speaking, larger trees provide more environmental benefits in urban areas than smaller trees. Urban forests, as they are sometimes called (although this article refers to landscaped trees rather than remnant forests), are important both in cities' urban cores and in their suburbs.
However, some cities are less successful than others in fostering the growth of an urban canopy. Moreover, some of these cities are urban canopy-deprived despite years of pro-tree planting policies and efforts. My Southern California home-base, San Diego, is one such city. The paucity of an urban canopy can have many causes. For example, the absence or inadequacy of policies promoting road verges (sometimes called parkways) results in less urban canopy, especially near roads (a principal cause of the heat island effect). Lack of water and inhospitable soil also suppress both the number and size of trees. Nevertheless, Southern California's shade-canopy deprived areas don't lack in lush landscapes. In contrast, many native shade trees are relatively low water users and drought tolerant. Even where natural hydrology is inadequate to support shade trees, urbanization brings far more than the minimal water necessary to support native shade trees.
Southern California's native shade trees include several types of oak tree, the western sycamore, the fremont cottonwood, the white alder, and several types of pine tree. Several non-native shade trees thrive here as well. Instead, Southern California landscapes are dominated by an assortment of exotic non-shade trees that provide far fewer environmental benefits. This choice of tree type is a contributor to the paucity of tree canopy.
Based on casual observation, the following are some of the popular Southern California tree selection pitfalls:
California Dreamin' Trees: Postcards, T.V. shows, and nearly every bit of media portraying the California lifestyle exhibit non-native lifestyle flora. The most ubiquitous of these non-native image trees is the palm tree; and the most ubiquitous of the palm trees is the mexican fan palm (washingtonia robusta aka sand palm). These tall slender palms line so many boulevards and beaches that they have come to symbolize Southern California in many people's minds. Of course, there are innumerable other palms that overwhelm California landscaping, from diminutive pygmy palms to gigantic canary island date palms. Palms are so associated with California that the visitor might be shocked to learn that the California coastal landscape was completely devoid of palms upon the first europeans' arrival. There is only one native palm tree specie, the California fan palm (washingtonia filifera), and it's natural range is limited to the desert canyons on the eastern side of the coastal mountain ranges.
Yet palm trees in Southern California are now so prevalent, they largely supplant all other tree species in urban landscapes. Their single non-branched trunks topped by a plume of fronds provide little foliage in comparison to shade trees.
Easy Street Trees: Nearly every discussion of urban tree selection involves a discussion of maintenance issues. This is especially true for municipal landscapes and streets. Concerns include fallen leaves and berries and roots uplifting sidewalks or invading water & sewage utilities. As a result, diminutive perennials predominate in many urban landscapes, largely blunting the environmental and aesthetic benefit of street tree programs. While cities such as San Diego are providing increasing recognition to the benefits of native trees and shade trees, it remains to be seen whether enough is being done.
Exotic Trees: Another hindrance to a truly eco-friendly urban canopy is our fascination with exotic trees. It seems to be human nature to pick the most noticeable and colorful plants regardless of location. We also seem to favor plants that remind us of the places we favor for vacation. Southern California's temperate climate is hospitable to a wider range of non-native flora than other areas of the country. As a result, the region hosts an abundance of tropical and exotic trees in landscapes. These trees share little symbiotic relationship with native flora or fauna. Moreover, these trees are often water intensive. In general, they contribute to the displacement of urban canopy trees.
Insta-Tree: Some landscape plants, especially trees, are selected because they grow quickly into mature specimens. In California, eucalyptus trees and mexican fan palms are examples of such trees. This same growth factor tends to make them prolifically invasive, again displacing the native flora and fauna eco-web. Moreover, invasives like the eucalyptus tree create dead zones underneath. The chemicals released by fallen eucalyptus leaves are toxic for native flora (aka "negative allelopathy"). Falling eucalyptus tree branches, which are heavier and weaker than other trees, have caused several deaths in San Diego alone. While some of these trees provide shade and other benefits of larger trees, these benefits are often offset by their detriments or short-lived existence (due to efforts to remove them resulting from their harmful effects).
NIMBY Proof Tree: Another factor that sometimes undermines the development of an urban canopy is the "Not In My Back Yard" resistance to large trees. This resistance can come from stores concerned with obstruction of the visibility of their frontage or signage, or residents concerned with view obstructions. Concerns about views and visibility sometimes leads to a preference for benign diminutive tree types.
Conclusion: Education and incentives are necessary to guide the selection of trees that have an environmental benefit. In our climate-changing world, it's more important than ever to promote the use of shade trees and native flora for urban environments.
All photos by author. All photos taken in the San Diego region, except the first photo, which was taken in Portland.
A wonderful tree selection resource is the Tree Selection Guide hosted by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo


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Adam Doerr, Attorney, Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson
Adam is a litigation attorney with Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson in Charlotte. He helps companies untangle complex litigation problems, with a special focus on shareholder litigation, class actions, mergers and acquisitions litigation, and other large commercial cases. Adam studied Literature at Pomona College as an undergraduate and earned his law degree from Duke University, where he served as editor-in-chief of the law review. After completing the Arts & Science Council's Cultural Leadership Training (CLT) program, Adam joined the board of Sustain Charlotte in 2014 to support its mission of making Charlotte more sustainable, especially in the areas of smart growth, green space, and transit.
Betty Chafin Rash, Retired
Betty Chafin Rash is now retired after a long career in higher education (at Queens College and UNC Charlotte) and in nonprofit management. In addition, she owned a public affairs consulting firm for which she served as principal. She received a BA from Greensboro College and an MPA (Master of Public Administration) from UNC-Chapel Hill. She served three terms on the Charlotte City Council, two of which as Mayor Pro Tem. After she left the City Council Ms. Rash remained active in politics leading campaigns for candidates at the local and state level and organizing bond and issue campaigns in her consulting role. Most recent board memberships include the Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership, Charlotte Ballet, Trees Charlotte and Democracy NC. She is a resident of the historic Fourth Ward where she and her late husband Dennis were instrumental in the revitalization effort and among the first "urban pioneers" to move into the neighborhood.
Bill Allen, President, Republic Crane + Partner, Charlotte Knights
Bill is the founder and president of Republic Crane, a business he founded in Charlotte in 1978 and has led since that time. Bill is also a minority owner of the Charlotte Knights. In addition, as a veteran of numerous real estate developments, he has learned the far-reaching impact development has, both positive and negative. As an avid cyclist, Bill has a keen interest in furthering Sustain Charlotte's cycling advocacy.
Brett Tempest, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNC Charlotte
Brett is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNC Charlotte. His research is related to the development and performance evaluation of concrete and masonry construction materials, particularly from the standpoint of sustainability. This includes incorporating natural and recycled materials, improving durability, safety, and understanding the lifecycle of products from cradle to cradle. He teaches courses in concrete materials, reinforced concrete design, sustainable design and green building. Brett and his wife, Tina, enjoy urban homesteading in beautiful West Charlotte. They also operate a hostel for Appalachian Trail hikers in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Joel Olsen, CEO, O2 emc
Olee Joel Olsen is the CEO of O2 emc as well as the founder and president of O2 energies, which are headquartered in Cornelius, North Carolina. O2 emc is an Independent Power Producer that develops, owns, and operates more than 150MW of Solar farms across the Southeast. The company has successfully raised more than $300 million in project financing since 2009. Joel has served on the executive committee of the North Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance, on the Z Smith Reynolds Community Leadership Council, and as a board member of the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association. Joel is a recipient of the Charlotte Business Journal Energy Leadership Award, and O2 emc has received the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association Business Innovation Award.
Lisa Richards, Director of Communications and Stewardship , Crescent Communities
Lisa is the Chair of our Board and leads the corporate Public Relations and Stewardship efforts of Charlotte-based real estate developer, Crescent Communities. She is a graduate of the University of Toledo, Ohio, and holds an MBA and LEED AP. A lifelong advocate of environmentalism, Lisa became involved with Sustain Charlotte in order to marry her passion for promoting sustainability with her marketing and real estate background. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys jogging, yoga, hiking, and traveling.
Richard Cuebas, Managing Principal, Integra Architecture PLLC
Richard Cuebas, AIA, LEED AP BD+C is Managing Principal of Integra Architecture PLLC, of Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been involved in the design and construction businesses in Puerto Rico since 1997 and North Carolina since 2015. As a sustainable designer, Richard --a LEED Accredited Professional and member of the US Green Building Council-- collaborated in 2010 as a coach for the Puerto Rico Green Jobs Program, a government effort to train employees in sustainability practices. Richard Cuebas is past-president of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Puerto Rico Chapter. He also served on the Board of Directors of ACE Mentors in Puerto Rico. Richard obtained a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design from the University of Puerto Rico and a Masters degree in Architecture from Arizona State University. He is a licensed architect in Puerto Rico, Florida, and the Carolinas.
Shawn Heath, Chief of Staff to the CEO, Duke Energy
Shawn is a vice president with Duke Energy, currently serving as Chief of Staff to the CEO. Shawn has held various positions at Duke Energy over the past 17 years, including leading the company's Sustainability Department and its charitable Foundation, and serving as Director of Energy Policy in the Carolinas. Prior to Duke Energy, Shawn worked as a financial auditor and management consultant for Arthur Andersen. Shawn earned his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech, and he holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Yale University. Shawn was born in Alaska, and he grew up primarily in Annapolis, Maryland. He and his wife Dede have called Charlotte home for almost 20 years. Shawn also serves on the board of directors of Childcare Resources Inc., as well as Project LIFT.
Will Pellisero, City of Charlotte's Internal Audit Office
Will Pellisero is a Charlotte native and works in the City of Charlotte's Internal Audit Office. Will enjoys analyzing data and assisting members of management in evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of City operations. Will holds BSBA and MS degrees in Accounting from Appalachian State University (go Mountaineers!) and is an NC-licensed CPA. Will became involved with Sustain Charlotte to spread his passion for sustainability.
Wil Russell
Wil holds a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from Auburn University and has gained experience in the commercial, healthcare, cultural and educational sectors of the construction industry. Wil has a passion for planning and development, transportation and how it affects his community. Wil's passion and construction experience have led him to work on various city initiatives involving Affordable and Mixed-Income Housing, the Lynx Blue Line Extension, The University City Area Plan, and the Immigration Integration Task Force. Wil joined the Sustain Charlotte Board in order to promote responsible and sustainable development in Charlotte.
Will Teichman, Senior Director of Strategic Operations, Kimco Realty Corporation