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Comforting post on the Firefox roadmap blog.
Very recently there has been talk on the inside of Mozilla Firefox about removing some vital features. The style sheet switching UI (you know, the palette icon at the bottom) has already been taken out, and there was also talk about removing the View Source and Javascript Console functionality. All this generally with the argument
the common user doesn't use it or something similar.
Fortunately, Brendan has posted a comforting blog entry on the Firefox roadmap blog about all the fuss. It seems some developers (read: Asa) have felt it necessary to try to pull the plug on several important features behind the backs of the two lead developers, Ben and Brendan. Thank god though that has now been corrected. As said, the style sheet switching is out, but the removal of View Source and the Javascript Console has been averted. Also, there is a good chance that after 'Preview Release 1' the stylesheet UI will be put back in because Brendan doesn't seem to be happy with it at all. Besides, Fantasai is working on the bugs Asa mentioned as the reason for pulling it. The Work Offline UI functionality will probably stay out, but I can really only agree with that :).

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A new book on urban informatics hit the bookstores last December: From Social Butterfly to Engaged Citizen (MIT 2011) edited by Marcus Foth, Laura Forlano, Christine Satchell and Martin Gibbs. Congratulations to everyone involved in the creation of this impressive collection of case studies, reflections and stories from the front lines of the ever-expanding set of practices that is urban informatics. The collection comes as a result of an HSCNet symposium held in 2009 by QUT's Urban Informatics Lab .
Strange indeed how different are the time scales inhabited by online vs print publishing, meaning that a 'new' book in fact features research outcomes that are two years old, obviously a long time in internet years. And yet while much may have changed since the symposium itself, when the likes of Adam Greenfield shared with eager onlookers his disruptive, eclectic thoughts and musings relating to The City is Here for You to Use, the tangibility of a printed book certainly retains its special charms.
My chapter, 'Street Haunting: Sounding the Invisible City' features in a section dealing with what is called 'Creative Engagement'.
As the Abstract reads:
Web 2.0 tools, including blogs, wikis, and photo sharing and social networking sites, have made possible a more participatory Internet experience. Much of this technology is available for mobile phones, where it can be integrated with such device-specific features as sensors and GPS. From Social Butterfly to Engaged Citizen examines how this increasingly open, collaborative, and personalizable technology is shaping not just our social interactions but new kinds of civic engagement with cities, communities, and spaces. It offers analyses and studies from around the world that explore how the power of social technologies can be harnessed for social engagement in urban areas.
Chapters by leading researchers in the emerging field of urban informatics outline the theoretical context of their inquiries, describing a new view of the city as a hybrid that merges digital and physical worlds; examine technology-aided engagement involving issues of food, the environment, and sustainability; explore the creative use of location-based mobile technology in cities from Melbourne, Australia, to Dhaka, Bangladesh; study technological innovations for improving civic engagement; and discuss design research approaches for understanding the development of sentient real-time cities, including interaction portals and robots.


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Computer vision is becoming essential to successful digital transformation efforts with many compelling uses and many accessible solution options for properly building it.
In this blog post, you will learn the basics of computer vision technology and how it fits into the world of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and deep learning. You will also learn how computer vision works, its inputs, outputs, and common technologies. We will explain these concepts from the top down, starting with AI and going into more complex technologies along the way.
Note that the definition of artificial intelligence does not address how the machine achieved this state. That task is the job of its subsets, such as machine learning.
Artificial intelligence enables a machine to mimic human abilities. Machine learning is a subset of AI that uses data to train a machine on how to learn. Computer systems perform a specific task without coded instructions, relying on patterns and inference instead. Machine learning algorithms are used where it is challenging to develop a conventional coded algorithm for performing the task.
Before the advent of machine learning, programmers would code in machine responses to specific stimuli. A problem occured if the machine encountered a new set of stimuli, at which point a human coder would have to revise the code to deal with the new inputs. This is not scalable in the age of big data.
Machine learning uses data, rather than code, to learn. The "training data" contains a broad set of inputs and corresponding outputs, or labels, pre-assigned by humans. The machine uses this data to learn named features, or what the expected output is for each input value. Using its newly acquired background knowledge, it can make educated guesses on how to handle a new set of data.
So what about deep learning makes it special compared to traditional machine learning?
Deep learning architectures such as deep neural networks, deep belief networks, recurrent neural networks, and convolutional neural networks apply to computer vision. These architectures have produced results comparable to and in some cases, superior to human experts.
Many machine learning algorithms rely on clean structured training data. The training data is "labeled" with its expected output from the machine learning engine. The training consists of tweaking the machine's parameters until receiving the expected output. Actual data should then supply trusted output. One of the key differences between traditional supervised machine learning and deep learning is that traditional supervised machine learning training data requires feature engineering. Deep learning however, often does not require this step.
Deep learning can consume unstructured training data, facilitating a new method of learning.
Enter the neural network. A neural network is loosely based on neuron structures in the human brain. These deep learning networks are called artificial neural networks (ANN). Deep learning training does not always require pre-labeled training data. The ANN can scan the training data for patterns that may be understood by humans, such as color, or not apparent to humans. The latter are called latent features.
ANNs resemble but are not identical to, the human brain functions. The set of inputs sets off a chain reaction of neurons in the hidden layers that cause outputs to be selected. By changing weights and biases within the hidden layer, the ANN is "trained" to output the correct answer by matching numerous latent features. The mechanics of training is beyond the scope of this blog post, so I will provide a link to an independent article with all the fine-grain details. When adequately trained, an ANN can correctly output the proper response to inputs not previously seen.
Neural networks are designed to latent features. They interpret sensory data through a kind of machine perception, labeling, or raw clustering input. So how does this all relate to computer vision?
Computer vision allows a machine to "see" objects and their environment, much like a human sees. Machines mimic human visual perception and reasoning skills. Computer vision is an image or video analysis; it creates knowledge inference from digital images or videos. However, what is trivial for humans can be extremely complicated for machines.
For example, identifying one object like a car and another as a bike is a trivial task for a human who can draw from years (literally an entire life) of background information. A machine starts as a blank slate and must be trained to make these distinctions. Training makes use of deep learning techniques, as discussed in the section above.
All CV projects follow three necessary steps:
All computer vision use cases can be broken down into smaller sub-uses described below. Many CV projects may employ more than one of these sub uses:
Several resources exist to aid in the development of CV applications. Some are APIs while others are open-source. Listed below is a shortlist of some of the more popular resources available. In my blog "What computer vision services, platforms & solutions are on the market," I present a survey of service companies who can assist your CV development.
In this blog, we introduced the basics of computer vision technology and how it fits into the world of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning. We also discussed how computer vision works, its inputs, outputs, and common technologies. These concepts have become an important part of e-commerce and other industries. For a more in-depth survey on computer vision in e-commerce, read my blog post, "10 ways computer vision is transforming digital retail."


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I am honored to share that Estuaries 3 has just received the "Best Audiovisual" Award from MADATAC X competition in Madrid, Feb 24, 2019.
Bret Battey blogging sundry ideas, favorable events, works in progress, and miscellaneous solutions in digital music and video-music research and creation. I see this as a subsidiary of my web site, BatHatMedia.com.
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"Estuaries 3" screening in Tallinn
The Composition and Improvisational Performing Art Department of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre presents Festival ComMuTe in April. This will include a screening of Estuaries 3 at Cinema Soprus on April 28 at 19:00.
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The Coliseum where, then famous, Gluteous Maximus, lost his life.
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That's because those seats didn't have cushions.ReplyDelete
After much research I've discovered that Glutious Maximus was coordinator of gladiatorial events and executing Christians in the flavian amphitheater (colliseum). He was executed by the one armed Emperor Nemo. in the late First Century AD. Nemo had imported several rare and ferocious Bengal tigers for his "games" unfortunately his handwriting was bad and Maximus misunderstood the directions from Nemo. Maximus was executed shortly after throwing Christians to the beagles.ReplyDelete
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Aranesp, Epogen, Procrit Black Box Warning. Aranesp, Epogen and Procrit, drugs used to treat anemia in patients undergoing chemotherapy, will soon bear new black box warnings that they may shorten survival time in patients with certain types of tumors.
Amgen's Aranesp and Epogen, and Johnson & Johnson's Procrit, have been under scrutiny for some time after several studies showed some patients treated with the drugs die sooner than others. In addition to the warning on survival time, the new black box warning for Aranesp, Epogen and Procrit will also say that tumors may spread more quickly in patients on the drugs.
Aranesp, Epogen and Procrit are known as erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). All are made by Amgen, but Procrit is sold by Johnson & Johnson under a licensing agreement. ESAs are a bioengineered version of a natural protein made in the kidney that stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.
Approved uses of ESAs are for the treatment of anemia in patients with chronic kidney failure; for cancer patients whose anemia is caused by chemotherapy; and for those infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) whose anemia is caused by the HIV drug AZT (zidovudine). ESAs are also approved to reduce the number of transfusions during and after major surgery.
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Set out at 4 A. M. this morning. permited Willard and Sergt. Ordway to exchange with the Feildses and take their small canoe to hunt today. at ½ after eleven O'Ck. passed the entrance of big dry river; [1] found the water in this river about 60 yds. wide tho' shallow. it runs with a boald even currant. at 3 P. M. we arrived at the entrance of Milk river [2] where we halted a few minutes. this stream is full at present and it's water is much the colour of that of the Missouri; it affords as much water at present as Maria's river and I have no doubt extends itself to a considerable distance North. during our halt we killed a very large rattlesnake of the speceis common to our country. [3] it had 176 scuta on the abdomen and 25 on the tail, it's length 5 feet. the scutae on the tail fully formed. after passing this river we saw several large herds of buffaloe and Elk we killed one of each of these animals and took as much of the flesh as we wished. we encamped this evening two miles below the gulph on the N. E. side of the river. [4] Tonight for the first time this season I heard the small whippoorwill or goatsucker of the Missouri cry. [5] Colter and Collins have not yet overtaken us. Ordway and Willard delayed so much time in hunting today that they did not overtake us untill about midnight. they killed one bear and 2 deer. in passing a bend just below the gulph it being dark they were drawn by the currant in among a parsel of sawyers, [6] under one of which the canoe was driven and throwed Willard who was steering overboard; he caught the sawyer and held by it; Ordway with the canoe drifted down about half a mile among the sawyers under a falling bank, the canoe struck frequently but did not overset; he at length gained the shore and returned by land to learn the fate of Willard whom he found was yet on the sawyer; it was impossible for him to take the canoe to his relief Willard at length tied a couple of sticks together which had lodged against the sawyer on which he was and set himself a drift among the sawyers which he fortunately escaped and was taken up about a mile below by Ordway with the canoe; they sustained no loss on this occasion. it was fortunate for Willard that he could swim tolerably well.—
Musquetors excessively troublesom So much So that the men complained that they could not work at their Skins for those troublesom insects. and I find it entirely impossible to hunt in the bottoms, those insects being So noumerous and tormenting as to render it imposseable for a man to continue in the timbered lands and our best retreat from those insects is on the Sand bars in the river and even those Situations are only clear of them when the Wind Should happen to blow which it did to day for a fiew hours in the middle of the day. the evening nights and mornings they are almost indureable perticelarly by the party with me who have no Bears to keep them off at night, and nothing to Screen them but their blankets which are worn and have maney holes. The torments of those Missquetors and the want of a Sufficety of Buffalow meat to dry, those animals not to be found in this neighbourhood induce me to deturmine to proceed on to a more eliagiable Spot on the Missouri below at which place the Musquetors will be less troublesom and Buffalow more plenty. [(]I will here obseve that Elk is Abundant but their flesh & fat is hard to dry in the Sun, and when dry is much easir〈ly〉 Spoiled than either the Buffalow or Deer) I ordered the Canoes to be reloaded with our baggage & dryed meat which had been Saved on the Rochejhone together with the Elk killed at this place. wrote a note to Capt Lewis informing him of my intentions and tied it to a pole which I had Stuck up in the point. At 5 P. M Set out and proceeded on down to the 2d point which appeared to be an eligable Situation for my purpose killed a porcupine [7] on this point the Musquetors were So abundant that we were tormented much worst than at the point. The Child of Shabono has been So much bitten by the Musquetor that his face is much puffed up & Swelled. I encamped on this extensive Sand bar which is on the N W. Side. [8]
Monday 4th August 1806. two of the hunters Colter and Collins did not join us last night. I and Willard went on eairly with a Small canoe to hunt we procd. on Some distance and hunted in Some of the bottoms and killed a deer and procd. on towards evening we killed a large white or grizzly bear nearly of a Silver Grey. we then procd. on in the evening by moon light as the party was a head about 11 oClock at night we found ourselves in a thick place of Sawyers as the corrent drawed us in and we had no chance to git out of them So we run about half way through and the Stern run under a limb of a tree and caught Willard who was in the Stern and drew him out as the current was verry rapid. he held by the limb I being in the bow of the canoe took my oar and halled the bow first one way and the other So as to clear the Sawyers and run through Safe and paddled the canoe to Shore and ran up the Shore opposite Willard & he called to me if everry thing was Safe I told him yes but he could not hear me as the water roared past the Sawyers. he told me he had made a little raft of 2 Small Sticks he caught floating and tyed them together, and tyed his cloathes on them and would Swim down through this difficult place and I run down and took out the canoe and took him in as he Swam through Safe we procd. a Short distance farther and came to the Camp [9] of the party. they had killed a rattle Snake [10] and an Elk to day but the two hunters Colter & Colling has not joined us yet.—
Monday 4th. This was another pleasant day and we proceeded on early. One of the small canoes with two hunters [11] did not come up last night. We left another small canoe with some hunters behind [12] and proceeded on. We went very rapidly, and in our way killed a buffaloe, an elk and some deer. At five o'clock we passed the mouth of Milk river, which was very high and the current strong. Having proceeded 88 miles we encamped for the night.


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Guinness ice cream with recipe with coated chocolate salts
I admit. I was a big drifter and I have not had a new release for a while, but I can really explain it. First of all, the design and programming of a new website has been completed. If you did that, you know what I'm talking about.
If you do not have to trust me in this case. But the time had come to drop the training wheels and create my own personal page, which I would like to introduce here and now. Secondly, I just returned from the Orlando Food & Wine Conference, which consisted of three part-time workshops especially for food bloggers. I have met many wonderful people, learned a lot of things and am full of new ideas about improving this blog.
So, finally, what is a better way to celebrate all this new excitement than with some fanfare in the form of Guinness ice cream with chocolate covered pretzels?
Originally I made this recipe a few years ago for a Super Bowl party, but it seemed like the perfect ending to a recent barbecue in the backyard after the grilled sausages and German potato salad. And to my little trick, how to dry the pretzels for the most beautiful end product. Greetings and thanks for visiting Bistro OneSix!
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1. Scrape the vanilla seeds into a medium-sized pan. Add the pod, milk and cream. Bring to a boil at medium temperature. Turn off the heat, cover the pan and let the flavors draw for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, mix the fat and molasses in a small pan over medium heat. Bring to the boil and extinguish the fire.
3. Beat egg yolks, sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix a few tablespoons of the warm cream mixture and slowly add another ¼ cup of the cream. Add the remaining cream in a constant stream and continue to beat. Pour the mixture back into the pot.
4. Stir the beer mixture through the cream mixture. Cook the pudding over medium heat and stir with a wooden spoon for 6 to 8 minutes or until the cream is thick enough to cover the back of the spoon.
5. Place the mixture in a container and leave it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or a night. Process the pudding in the refrigerator according to the manufacturer's instructions.
6. When you have finished making ice cream, chop a few of the chocolate coated pretzels (instructions below) and add them, save what to use as a side dish.
Eat the ice cream immediately or put it in a container and place it in the freezer. Remove a few minutes before serving to soften the ice:
1. Cover a parchment baking sheet. Melt the chocolate in a heat resistant container on a pan with boiling water or a double boiler if you have one.
2. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and stir occasionally.
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3. Add the pretzels and gently stir until it is covered. Put the pretzels on the grease-proof paper with a fork and let the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Or my method is to use pretzels, put the skewers through the holes and hang the skewers between two pots to dry them. In this way there is no flat size for the pretzel and I think they look a little better.
4. Allow to dry until the chocolate is complete.
I am absolutely a fan of the combination of salty / sweet taste... I LOVE chocolate covered with chocolate, they are my favorites. I love Fleur de sel sweets, chocolate cookies with a hint of salt... all very good. So I decided that I wanted to treat a kind of pretzel crust recently.
I remembered a dessert when I was little... I think it was a dessert of strawberry jelly and cream cheese with a pretzel crust?
Something like that. I have always loved the crust. I think I would even scrape the jelly and eat the crust with cream cheese. Anyway, that's what I came with: the chopped chocolate ice cream.
Chocolate ice cream stands out due to the pretzel of bark. Chocolate ice cream bites with pretzel crust are the perfect sweet and salty ones! That is so simple! Pulverize your pretzels into crumbs (I used the bottom of a heavy glass).
Melt the butter / butter in a microwave dish and add the pretzels, sugar and salt. Cover a can of mini muffins with paper liner and place some crust mixture in each liner. Fall with the back of a spoon.
Put a tablespoon of chocolate ice cream in each cup, take a spatula and flatten the top. Squeeze a pretzel or a few chocolate pieces into each bite of ice cream. Cover the muffin mold with grease-proof paper and freeze for about an hour.
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The same for ice cream! You can adapt this recipe to your nutritional needs... of course my version is vegan, but I can even make it gluten free with GF pretzels, or just go traditional with milk ice cream and regular pretzels. Good luck, but one thing to eat... these chocolate ice cream bites are delicious! I think that's a nice dessert for a summer party. Simply refreshing chopped candies.


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We learned earlier that the Raiders had cut cornerback Pat Lee. There had been speculation he had been waived due to the fact he didn't make the trip with the team to Baltimore. The move was made corresponding with the activation of Ron Bartell from injured reserve.
Along with Bartell's activation and Lee's release, the team placed Shawntae Spencer on injured reserve. The move was made so the team could activate practice squad running back, Jeremy Stewart.
Spencer had been out with a sprained foot since the second game of the season. With Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson both out with sprained ankles, the team needed to make a decision at running back. They worked out Spencer on Friday to see how close he was to returning. The results of that workout were such that the team made the call to place him on IR rather than cut another corner and free up a roster spot for Stewart.
The rookie running back Stewart played at Stanford and though he didn't have a lot of yards (257) but he had 9 touchdowns which signals his use as a short yardage back for the Raiders. Taiwan Jones is the projected starter but he is not a short yardage specialist.
The release of Lee was likely due to the other corners on the roster needed on special teams. Brandian Ross, like Lee, was a Packers castoff and the team may have liked Ross' potential and didn't want to risk losing him had they cut him.


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"This community is exploding. We've got to be prepared for it because it's coming," Greater Orlando Airport Authority chairman Frank Kruppenbacher said on Thursday.
Passenger traffic at Orlando International, the 13th busiest airport in the nation, stands at 35 million, including 1.8 million international arrivals, according to GOAA executive director Phil Brown.
The bonds will be backed by general revenues derived from airport concessions, and by Federal Aviation Administration-approved passenger facility charges, according to the project budget.
Brown said requests for proposals will go out to investment bankers by the end of the year to ready the first $150-180 million issue for the first quarter of 2014.
The improvements include four additional international gates, upgrades to the ticket hall and baggage screening areas, an automated people mover, and a rail terminal to accommodate the announced All Aboard Florida, a privately financed initiative to provide train service between Orlando and Miami.
The work will bring annual passenger capacity to 45 million, according to the airport authority news release.
The current airport facility, originally designed to accommodate 24 million passengers annually, opened in phases beginning in 1981, a decade after the arrival of Walt Disney Co. turned Orlando into a worldwide tourist destination. Previous expansions occurred in 1991 and 2009, according to a GOAA timeline.
Passenger traffic is projected to exceed 40 million by 2016 when Disney opens its next big draw, a new themed section at the Animal Kingdom park based on director James Cameron's popular Avatar movie and planned sequels.
Additional visitors are being drawn by Orlando's fast-growing Medical City of hospital and research facilities in Lake Nona.
The new capital plan also includes a trigger to begin final design and construction of an additional $1 billion new terminal, for which financing details have not yet been established, once annual traffic reaches that 40 million passenger mark, including 2 million international arrivals.
The GOAA timeline projects the new terminal opening in 2019.


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Zuhair Murad grew up in Baalbek, Lebanon. Since his childhood, he always dreamt of evading to a world of fantasy. He started sketching dresses at the age of ten, quoted as saying "I don't recall a day in my life without a pen in my hand!"
In 1997, Zuhair Murad opens his first atelier in Beirut, catering to a growing private clientele.
In 2001, Murad presents his couture collection for the first time during Haute Couture Week in Paris, gaining momentum with international media.
In 2005, Murad launches the first RTW evening Collection (Rendez-vous), a simpler – yet a line still aesthetical, glamorous and contemporary, designed to meet the expanding needs of his clientele.
In 2006, Zuhair Murad opens his first boutique in Melrose Building, listed as architectural heritage and located in Bab Idriss Street, Downtown Beirut.
In 2007, Murad inaugurates his Parisian "Maison de Couture" in the heart of the Triangle d'Or at 1-1bis Francois 1er street. The ground floor of the Parisian showroom is dedicated to ready-to-wear collections, whereas the first floor displays the couture and bridal dresses and encompasses a design studio and workshop where both collections are created
In 2010, Zuhair Murad relocates to a new, eleven-story building in the heart of Beirut. The majestic space houses not only the corporate offices, but ZUHAIR MURAD's design studio, design team, pattern makers, tailors and embroidery experts.
In 2011, >Zuhair Murad kicks off his RTW bridal collection in timeless pieces where romanticism and sensuality are perfectly depicted in all his garments reflecting the DNA of the brand.
In 2012, the supervisory board of the "French Federation de la Haute Couture et de la Mode" elects him as guest member to the Haute Couture official calendar.
In 2013, ZUHAIR MURAD inaugurates its bridal boutique located in its building in the heart of Beirut. The two-floor store brings the ZUHAIR MURAD codes to life with an innovative interpretation.
In 2016, ZUHAIR MURAD opens a store-within-a store at the prestigious Harrods store in London and in Kuwait, at the luxurious Harvey Nichols
In 2017,In order to give a renewed impulse to the Ready-To-Wear and Accessory line, ZUHAIR MURAD establishes a company in Switzerland. ZUHAIR MURAD SUISSE SA will then be the main hub for Strategic and Commercial development but also as RTW distribution platform worldwide.
In 2017, a shop in shop is opened in Istanbul at Vakko - Zorlu Center.
In 2017,Zuhair Murad joined the Bridal Lounge – Fifty One East in Doha, Qatar.
In 2018, ZUHAIR MURAD opens its first boutique in the UAE, at the Fashion Avenue in the Dubai Mall.
Zuhair Murad
Zuhair Murad
Zuhair Murad grew up in Baalbek, Lebanon. Since his childhood, he always dreamt of evading to a world of fantasy. He started sketching dresses at the age of ten, quoted as saying "I don't recall a day in my life without a pen in my hand!"
Georges Hobeika
Georges Hobeika
Georges Hobeika's professional story began in Lebanon in 1995. In this country bordered by sparkling seashores, a young prodigy admired the thousand shades that vivify the Mediterranean and summoned the spirit of Haute Couture. Supported by his mother and some specialized tailors, he conceptualized and produced his first fashion show which was presented in Beirut. The GEORGES HOBEIKA signature was born. Quickly, the couturier's notoriety crossed over the borders of Lebanon and throughout the MENA region, as couture clients came to know Georges Hobeika's work and talent. This regional fame soon went worldwide when the Couturier ventured to present his collection in Paris in 2001. Since then, Maison GEORGES HOBEIKA has organized shows during each Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris. By 2010, the growing demands of European journalists, international celebrities and clients justified the opening of the GEORGES HOBEIKA showroom on prestigious rue Royale in the heart of Paris. As of January 2017, Maison GEORGES HOBEIKA was named an elected Guest Member of La Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. Maison GEORGES HOBEIKA has fulfilled its manifesto of elegance and femininity, having created a world of fashion that includes Haute Couture, Bridal and Ready-to-Wear collections. Located in a luxurious neighbourhood of Beirut, the main atelier now employs more than 150 people. Now, more than ever, the brand perpetuates the dream of a young couturier, offering women an irresistible fashion journey woven with passion, elegance and harmony.
Reviving the fantasies and dreams of every woman's platonic mind, the new Esposacouture bridal collection redefines feminine romance and sensuality through ethereal couture. Inspired by the fairytale memories that shape the persona of every woman, the collection dives in the deepest imaginations of love and romance to create unique pieces that rethink bridal enchantment. Staying true to the brand's luxurious signature, the Esposacouture bridal gowns by Kristie Romanos, exhibit intricate craftsmanship while embracing the lightweight floating look of love. Extraordinary fabrics featuring elegantly draped sheer tulle, organza, and lace, lavishly marry with cascading layers, hand-sewn built-in bustiers, and impeccable structures to create glamorous silhouettes. Drama and romance unite in sublime royal capes, daring bows, meticulous threadwork, and gleaming metallic floral beading, recreating haute couture art. Versatility is certainly celebrated in Kristie Romanos' creations, where infinite cuts and styles cater for all contemporary tastes. United in ultimate elegance honoring nature through 3D fabric petals, feather flowers, and bird motif, the A-line, ballgown, and mermaid dresses suggest a myriad of looks that have it all for the distinct sophisticated bride. Reflecting the designer's vision of modern romance, the mystical creations reinvent feminine sensuality by bringing to life the elements of the botanical garden. Esposacouture 2020 collection is now available at Esposa Privé Dubai and Downtown, Beirut.
Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera
Establishing a globally recognized style aesthetic, Carolina Herrera has resided at the helm of her eponymous label for over three decades. Proving with each new season that effortless elegance paired with modern refinement is always relevant and embraced. With the encouragement and endorsement of legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland, Carolina Herrera presented her first collection of women's ready‐to‐wear at New York's Metropolitan Club in 1981. The collection was an immediate success with luxury retailers and fashion press; and from there, her fashion house was born with the Carolina Herrera New York label.
Opening her New York‐based atelier shortly after the inaugural show and cultivating a team trained in haute couture craftsmanship, Carolina Herrera aligned her name synonymously with the city and all things luxury. With wedding gowns often included in her ready‐to‐wear runway shows, Carolina Herrera introduced her bridal collection in 1987. From the beginning, the bridal collection is designed with the same style vocabulary innate in the ready‐to‐wear. Carolina Herrera has become the destination for brides in search of femininity, a touch of romance and exceptional craftsmanship known to the atelier. Since the collection's inception, Carolina Herrera has outfitted renowned brides such as Caroline Kennedy, Evan Rachel Wood, Amy Smart and Kristen Stewart's character Bella Swan in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn". Finding resonance on the runway, down the aisle and in the pages of global fashion magazines, Carolina Herrera soon found a new home on the red carpet, dressing stars both on the rise and Hollywood's iconic set such as Oscar winner Renee Zellweger, Salma Hayek, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Tina Fey, Taylor Swift and Zhang Ziyi.
With her ready‐to‐wear and bridal collections firmly in place, Carolina Herrera launched her first fragrance, Carolina Herrera Eau de Parfum in 1988. She has since released 13 additional fragrances for both men and women in collaboration with her daughter Carolina Herrera de Baez, the brand's fragrance Creative Director.
In 2000, the first Carolina Herrera New York boutique location opened its doors on New York's Madison Avenue and such began the brand's retail expansion. Today, Carolina Herrera New York counts three flagship boutiques in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas. As a continuation of the runway collection, CH Carolina Herrera was introduced in 2001. This lifestyle sportswear brand is created in the spirit of Carolina Herrera's design ethos including ready‐to‐wear and accessories for men, women and children with 126 boutique locations worldwide. The House of Herrera's product portfolio of fragrance, apparel, accessories, and eyewear has over 15,000 points of distribution in 105 countries.
With both a global focus and adoration for the sum of all things beautiful, Carolina Herrera has been hailed as "Fashion's First Lady". She was named the CFDA Womenswear "Designer of the Year" in 2004 and honored with the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. Acting as a mentor, critic and inspiration to graduating design students throughout her career, Carolina Herrera received the honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2012. In addition, she was awarded the 2012 Fashion Group International Superstar Award. Recently, she was presented with the Nat King Cole Award for her charitable works and contributions to the EIF Women's Cancer Research Fund. Carolina Herrera has also served as an ambassador for the American Cancer Society and the Intergovernmental Institution in the fight against malnutrition.
Gemy Maalouf
Gemy Maalouf
Gemy Maalouf was born and raised in Lebanon, where she grew up surrounded by the colorful materials at her father's fabric factory. Little did she know at such a young age that she was about to embark on a life-long journey into the world of fashion, despite her parents' wish that she study law. Further motivating her choice of career was her captivation with the designer gowns she saw on models gracing catwalks and on celebrities walking the red carpet during her adolescence. As a result, she decided that she would bring a novel approach to the industry by making haute couture more accessible to women.
Building on her desire to create simple yet intricate formal wear for sexy, modern, young and active women, Gemy quickly developed an exceptional eye for fashion. Cultivating her innate artistic talent, she first began designing gowns at just 17 years old, increasing her acumen for design by working in small workshops to bring her beautiful creations to life. By 1996, Gemy was ready to open her first atelier in Beirut, making her dream of becoming a globally recognized designer a reality. From the onset of her career, she stayed true to her initial vision and launched her first line of clothing under her name, embodying all the high-end qualities and luxury of the haute couture. The release of the collection met with much acclaim and only four years after starting her label, she reached the fashion world's center stage when she became one of the first Lebanese designers to show at the "Salon du Prêt a Porter" in Paris.
Not one to remain satisfied with the status quo, Gemy soon sought other avenues through which she could expand her innovative designs and took an ambitious step by bringing her unique flair to the fashion-conscious bride in 2004 with the "GEMY MAALOUF Bridal" line. In 2006, she once again embraced progress and change with her GEMY "Le Prêt" line, which provides a complete range of formal attire, from tops and skirts to short dresses. Finally in 2007, feeling the increasing demand for her designs from a niche of clientele with lower budgets, Gemy launched her 2nd line Beside Couture by GEMY providing the style at more affordable prices.
Ines Di Santo
Ines Di Santo
Born in Italy and educated all over Europe and South America, Ines Di Santo is recognized as a leading designer of evening and bridal couture. Her love of glamour and high fashion inspires collections of sophisticated, vibrant femininity, marked by superb fit, originality and inimitable construction. A signature touch of unrestrained luxury reflects her Italian and Spanish heritage. Despite leading an ever-expanding, international business, she personally oversees the production of every gown, ensuring the highest standard of quality.
Veronica Di Santo has been working with her mother since the age of five. Growing up in the atelier and being able to oversee all aspects of creating a gown from inception to construction, Veronica has naturally developed her own stream of silhouettes, adding a contemporary freshness to her mother's luxe classics. Much of her passion is traveling the globe, experiencing the latest in the world of bridal couture.
The Ines Di Santo atelier is in Toronto, Canada and the collection is featured regularly at luxury retailers such as Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus.
British born Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig have built a fashion empire defined by elegant eveningwear and one of a kind couture designs. The duo met at Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. Georgina's draping and design expertise paired with Keren's textile creations resulted in a business partnership and the establishment of Marchesa in 2004. With the extravagant and eccentric fashion icon and Italian heiress as their muse, Georgina and Kerens beautifully crafted runway collections and accessories line fuse exquisite detailing with supreme femininity. Coveted not only by celebrities, but by women of all ages, Marchesa continues to be the centerpiece of iconic red carpet moments and high end fashion alike. Based in New York, the Marchesa collections are presently available world- wide. Now with the launch of their premiere fragrance, there is a new and enticing way to experience the luxury of Marchesa.
Monique Lhuillier
Monique Lhuillier
Monique Lhuillier designs capture the essence of sophisticated luxury by provoking femininity, allure and glamour that have made her renowned in the world of design. Monique's innate sense of style is prevalent throughout her bridal and ready-to-wear collections.
Monique's love for fashion has been a lifelong passion. Growing up in the Philippines, Monique's early experiences with fashion took place alongside her mother whose own sense of personal style and elegance were major influences for the designer. Enamored by fashion, Monique was encouraged to pursue her dream of becoming a designer. At a young age, she moved to Los Angeles to devote time to her craft and attend the Fashion Institute for Design and Merchandising.
The delightful fantasy of special occasions, especially weddings, has always inspired Monique Lhuillier. While studying at FIDM, this natural inclination towards bridal and evening gowns led Monique to her niche. It was also during her time at FIDM that Monique met her husband, Tom Bugbee. In 1995, while searching for her own bridal gown, Monique was surprised by the lack of fashionable bridal options. This void in the market reignited her passion to create couture bridal gowns that transcended styles available to women in search of the perfect dress.
In 1996, Monique debuted her first bridal collection to acclaim from retailers and magazine editors. The following year, Tom joined the company as CEO and turned Monique's vision of a couture design house into reality. Their partnership has grown the business into one of the most successful brands internationally which now includes a ready-to-wear collection and an array of licensed categories.
In 2003, Monique was inducted as a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Recognized internationally as one of the foremost fashion designers, Monique has dressed celebrities and important political figures such as Kristen Stewart, Halle Berry, Reese Witherspoon, Drew Barrymore and the First Lady Michelle Obama.
Monique and Tom live in Los Angeles with their two children, Jack and Sophia. Monique's career in fashion is enriched by her strong dedication to family and commitment to philanthropic efforts.
Naeem Khan
Naeem Khan
Many of the world's most stylish women are devotees to one of the biggest names in fashion: Naeem Khan. Committed to adorning elegant women in clothes befitting their refinement, his glittering fan base of starlets and socialites includes Beyoncé, Pénelope Cruz, Lea Michele, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Emily Blunt, Kate Beckinsale, Katy Perry, First Lady Michelle Obama and Queen Noor of Jordan, and his designs have graced the silver screen in fashion film classics like Dreamgirls.
His luxurious collection consists of impeccably cut dresses, sophisticated gowns and chic separates – all embroidered by hand. Khan was born in India and grew up surrounded by the beauty of its culture, architecture, history and design. He cultivated his vast knowledge of textiles under the watchful eyes of his grandfather and father, both well known in India for designing intricate clothing worn by the royal families. As a child, he was mesmerized by the handwork produced in their workshops, and always knew he wanted to be part of their intensely visual medium. As a teenager, Khan moved to the United States and apprenticed for Halston, where he absorbed the ethos of modern restraint, and the secrets of draping and cutting fabric to create a clean, elegant, timeless silhouette. Between the equally opulent but aesthetically opposite worlds of his father and Halston, Khan's style was nurtured and his aesthetic was born.
He launched his eponymous collection, Naeem Khan, in 2003 and began selling at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Since then the collection has grown to be sold at more than 100 specialty stores across the world. His runway shows are among the most anticipated events of New York fashion week. In 2008, Naeem Khan was inducted as a member of the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Naeem debuted a collection for HSN, TIMELESS by Naeem Khan, in October 2009, which sold out within moments of his first appearance on the network. The line is sold exclusively via HSN and consists of cocktail dresses and separates. An extension of the TIMELESS collection, a Tissavel faux fur line including hats, scarves, vests and coats, launched in November 2011. Naeem Khan Bridal launched in October 2013 and is being sold at top stores globally, including Bergdorf Goodman and Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier in New York, Neiman Marcus in Dallas, and Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills.
Tony Ward
Tony Ward
Tony Ward is a Lebanese-Italian fashion designer who graduated from L'Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. He deepened his knowledge of Couture techniques at Dior, Chloé, and Lanvin for over seven years in Paris before creating his own label. Tony Ward transformed his family's couture house, established by his father in 1952, into an international brand. He creates collections that combine innovation and masterful cuts and lines. His creations attract members of Royal Families, Celebrities, and high-end international stores. After showing his Collections for ten years during the Italian Fashion week in Rome, Tony Ward chose to present his Couture line in Paris starting 2014. Aptly named ¨The Architect of Detail¨, he draws his inspiration from contemporary Architecture, which helps him envision sculptural forms, create innovative techniques and play with the boundaries of light and transparency.
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta left his native Dominican Republic at the age of eighteen to study painting at the Academy of San Fernando in Madrid. While living in Spain, he became interested in the world of design and began sketching for leading Spanish fashion houses, which soon led to an apprenticeship with Spain's most renowned couturier, Cristóbal Balenciaga. Later, he left Spain to join Antonio Castillo as a couture assistant at the house of Lanvin in Paris. In 1963, he came to New York to design the couture collection for Elizabeth Arden. In 1965, Oscar de la Renta began his signature ready-to-wear label. Today the company also produces a bridal collection, a beauty line, a home collection, childrenswear and a complete range of accessories, including handbags, shoes and jewelry. In 2008, Oscar de la Renta opened its first international stores in Athens and Madrid, and has continued its expansion with the opening of Dubai in 2009, Tortuga Bay and Riyadh in 2012, and London in 2013. In August 2013, the house completed an expansion of its New York boutique, doubling their space on Madison Avenue.
Oscar de la Renta is a true visionary who has made incomparable contributions to society and altered countless lives. He has served twice as the president of the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America), and has been the recipient of their Womenswear Designer of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, and Founders awards.
Oscar de la Renta has received two honors from King Juan Carlos of Spain, La Gran Cruz de la Orden del Mérito Civil, and the Gold Medal of Bellas Artes. He has been awarded the French Legion d'Honneur as Commandeur.
A tireless patron of the arts, Oscar de la Renta has served on the Boards of Trustees of Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Opera Guild, New Yorkers for Children, the Americas Society, and is Chairman of the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute. Oscar serves as Chairman of Oscar de la Renta, LLC, the luxury goods firm he founded in 1965, and also as Chairman of Grupo Punta Cana, a hospitality and real estate company in the Dominican Republic. Oscar de la Renta is a dual citizen of the United States and the Dominican Republic, where he serves as Ambassador at Large.
Viktor & Rolf
Viktor & Rolf
Viktor&Rolf is the avant-garde luxury fashion house founded in 1993 by fashion artists Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren after their graduation from the Arnhem Academy of Art and Design. Widely recognized and respected for its provocative Haute Couture and conceptual glamour, the house of Viktor&Rolf aspires to create spectacular beauty and unexpected elegance through an unconventional approach to fashion. Staging signature collections for over twenty years during Paris Fashion Week – ever since the first Haute Couture collection in Spring/Summer 1998 – Viktor&Rolf creations evoke a provocative spirit infused with surreal contrasts. With Viktor&Rolf Mariage, Viktor&Rolf presents its bridal collection - an exploration of iconic elements inspired by classic couture influences. Viktor&Rolf's luxury products include exclusive eyewear line Viktor&Rolf Vision, and an addictive catalogue of fragrances featuring worldwide bestsellers: Flowerbomb, Spicebomb, Bonbon and Magic.


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Fine hair is challenging to style. Even something as simple as curling your hair can be tricky, unless you find the right curling iron for fine hair.
Fine hair is especially vulnerable to heat damage, so the best curling irons for fine hair have variable heat controls to limit the amount of heat you use. These curling irons are also made of materials that heat more evenly, so you don't have to worry about hot spots that might damage your hair.
If you're looking for a professional-grade curling iron that won't damage your fine hair, the Hot Tools Professional 24K Gold Marcel Curling Iron is your best bet.
Some materials are gentler on the hair than others, so they're less likely to cause heat damage. If you have fine hair, avoid curling irons with a metal barrel. Metal doesn't always heat evenly, so it can be extremely rough on your hair. Curling irons with a ceramic barrel are much better for fine hair because ceramic offers even heat and won't tug or pull on your hair.
If you're willing to spend a little more, a curling iron with a tourmaline-coated barrel is excellent for fine, fragile hair. Tourmaline is a semi-precious gemstone that heats evenly and won't pull at your hair. It can also help prevent frizz and limit heat damage.
You definitely want a curling iron with variable heat controls if you have fine hair. Some more affordable models only have a simple on/off option, so they heat to a single temperature. Others have low, medium and high settings, so you have more control over the temperature. But you can find curling irons that let you choose a specific temperature within a certain range, offering the most control.
Keep your curling iron at about 325 to 350 degrees for fine hair. That's hot enough to create lasting curls without doing damage. While some curling irons can reach over 400 degrees, it's really not necessary to splurge on an iron that reaches those higher temperatures.
A curling iron with ionic technology emits negative ions that help smooth the hair's cuticle. That can make fine hair look shinier and healthier, so your finished curls look more polished.
The size of a curling iron's barrel determines how tight or loose your curls are. There isn't a specific barrel size that works best for fine hair, though, because barrel size is more closely tied to the length of your hair.
A curling iron's handle should be comfortable to hold while styling hair. Most curling irons' handles are similar in size to the dimensions of the barrel. Some are slightly tapered for a reliable grip.
A traditional curling iron features a clamp that holds your hair around the heated barrel to lock the curls in place. However, you can also find clampless curling irons, known as curling wands. Without a clamp, you have to hold the end of your hair on the barrel, running the risk of burning your fingers.
If you're new to curling, it's definitely easier to use an iron with a clamp. However, a clampless wand is good if you prefer looser curls and waves with a more tousled appearance.
A curling iron has a cord you must plug into an outlet. Unfortunately, the cord can get in the way as you're styling your hair and moving from one side of your head to the other. Opt for a curling iron with a swivel cord, so you don't have to worry about pulling out the plug when moving the iron around your head.
It's easy to forget to turn off your curling iron when you're in a hurry in the morning. That's why an auto-shutoff setting is such an essential safety feature. It automatically turns the iron off after a certain period, such as 30 or 60 minutes, to eliminate the risk of a fire hazard.
If you're new to curling your hair, it's essential to look for a curling iron with a stay-cool tip. That prevents you from accidentally burning your skin or scalp as you're moving the iron around your hair.
Curling irons for fine hair typically cost $15-$200. Basic ceramic curling irons usually range from $15-$65, while tourmaline-coated models generally cost $70-$200.
A. You can safely curl fine hair, but it's essential to use the right tool, temperature and styling products. Dry your hair completely before curling, and apply a heat protectant product to prevent heat damage. Choose a ceramic or tourmaline-coated curling iron and never use it above 350 degrees.
A. You want to be sure that your curls are locked in place, but you don't want to leave your hair on the curling iron any longer than necessary. For fine hair, that typically means you should leave your hair wrapped around the iron for 8 to 10 seconds.
A. Over time, the heat of a curling iron can can cause hair to become dry and damaged, even when using one with the features that make it suitable for this hair type. That's why it's a good idea to use a moisturizing conditioner regularly. Thermal sprays that provide a protective barrier before styling are also available.
For intense hydration, it's a good idea to apply a deep treatment such as a moisturizing mask, balm or intense conditioner at least once every two to three weeks.
Hot Tools Professional 24K Gold Marcel Curling Iron/Wand
What you need to know: With variable temperature controls and a barrel that provides even heat, this pro-grade curling iron won't damage fine hair but still delivers long-lasting curls.
What you'll love: It features a control dial that lets you choose a specific heat setting, all the way up to 430 degrees. It offers a soft-touch handle and lightweight design that's extremely comfortable to hold. It's backed by a seven-year warranty.
What you should consider: It can be challenging to use if you're new to curling your hair.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
Conair Double Ceramic 1-Inch Curling Iron
What you need to know: This surprisingly affordable curling iron is perfect for fine hair because it doesn't get too hot and can help smooth frizz.
What you'll love: Its ceramic barrel provides consistent, even heat. It offers 30 heat settings, including one specifically for fragile or fine hair. It has an auto-shutoff feature. The 1-inch barrel creates classic curls.
What you should consider: The barrel is fairly short, making it tricky to use on longer hair.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
T3 Whirl Trio Interchangeable Styling Wand
What you need to know: This versatile styling wand can deliver excellent curls for fine hair and so much more, as long as you're comfortable with the price.
What you'll love: It comes with three interchangeable styling barrels, including two traditional barrels in different sizes and a tapered wand. It features a smart heating system that can go as low as 260 degrees for delicate hair. It includes a heat-resistant glove for use with the wand.
What you should consider: It's one of the pricier curling irons.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
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For all the roofs I've replaced in my remodeling career–which have been asphalt shingles–I haven't had much influence with my customers over the color they selected, however, I think it's an enormously important choice for what I consider to be one of–if not the–biggest style elements of your house. I guess I'm kind of surprised I didn't get a "We chose black, what do you think?" kind of phone call.
Anyway, what I've done (like most contractors I'd assume) is provided customers with the sample board from the roofing supply house. Customers look it over for a few days and then call me with a color.
Boom, done.
Even though there are always a dozen or so color chips on the board, their color selections are always basic (black, gray). They tend to match, well anything: the sky, the siding (even if the siding changes) the shutters, etc. Once installed, they lay flat, they keep water out. And they blend in.
That's about it.
Growing up in New England, the roofs of so many old houses and barns were my eyes' destination. It's what made the difference between there and THERE.
So when we remodeled our old house's roof we wanted our roof to make a similar impression. And, it's old so using period-appropriate roofing material became a paramount style choice, one I quickly found was over my head. I can install the roof, bend the metal, shoot down shingles, but making the color choice–you don't want me holding all those cards.
Good thing my wife is a designer and color expert. She surveyed other roofs of a similar vintage and style and was able to "see" what she wanted in a color and texture, which is what lead us to the roof we finally selected, DaVinci Roofscapes' European Blend polymer slate tiles. The colors are subtle and rich without overpowering the space. (And, not incidentally, this roof will last at least through our lifetimes, but that's another story, back to the point:)
If you're not a color expert, or if you're working with a historical preservation society with strict guidelines, DaVinci offers a service that I think is worth it's weight in shingles. I call it one-on-one-send-me-photos-of-your-house help for this critical design-choice, which they more delicately refer to as the DaVinci Color Studio.
Since DaVinci has 49 standard colors and almost limitless color/width/texture blends for synthetic slate or shake roofs you can get started in the Color Studio on-line. However, if you need or want it–and without Theresa I would have been in both categories–you can contact the DaVinci color expert Kate Smith and she'll walk you through making the best choice for your house. I hasten to add Kate really is a color expert, not just a voice on the phone. Slate or shake, she'll look at your house and the surrounding colors (hills, trees, ocean, whatever). She'll answer questions and offer feedback so that you can make a choice you're both happy with and that'll keep your old house looking that way.


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text: HomeReportsHuman Rights Reports...Custom Report - dbb275adcc hide Human Rights Reports Custom Report Excerpts: Costa Rica Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Sort by Country Sort by Section In this section / Costa Rica Section 2. Respect for Civil Liberties, Including: b. Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association Section 3. Freedom to Participate in the Political Process Costa Rica Section 2. Respect for Civil Liberties, Including: The constitution provides for freedom of expression, including for the press, and the government generally respected this right. An independent press, an effective judiciary, and a functioning democratic political system combined to promote freedom of expression, including for the press. INTERNET FREEDOM The government did not restrict or disrupt access to the internet or censor online content, and there were no credible reports the government monitored private communications without appropriate legal authority. The International Telecommunication Union reported that 72 percent of the population used the internet in 2017. ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND CULTURAL EVENTS There were no government restrictions on academic freedom or cultural events. b. Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association The constitution provides for the freedoms of peaceful assembly and association, and the government generally respected these rights. See the Department of State's International Religious Freedom Report at www.state.gov/religiousfreedomreport/. The constitution and law provide for freedom of internal movement, foreign travel, emigration, and repatriation, and the government generally respected these rights. The government cooperated with UNHCR and other humanitarian organizations in providing protection and assistance to refugees, asylum seekers, stateless persons, or other persons of concern. PROTECTION OF REFUGEES Access to Asylum: The law provides for the granting of asylum or refugee status, and the government has an established system for providing protection to refugees. The law requires authorities to process the claims within three months of receipt, but decisions took an average of 14 months and an additional 12 months for the appeals process. The number of persons seeking asylum increased significantly. The Immigration Office handled a growing number of migrants requesting refugee status, the majority from Nicaragua. According to immigration authorities, from April to September, Nicaraguans filed 8,000 claims and authorities gave migrants more than 15,000 more appointments to file their requests, up from fewer than 100 applications from Nicaraguans in all of 2017. The government leased additional office space and opened a call center to process appointments and disseminate information better. As of August the Appeals Tribunal, which adjudicates all migration appeals, had a backlog of 476 asylum cases. UNHCR provided support to the Refugee Unit and the Appeals Tribunal to hire additional legal and administrative personnel to assist with reduction of the backlog. Employment: Refugee regulations provide asylum seekers an opportunity to obtain work permits if they have to wait beyond the three months the law allows for a decision on their asylum claim (which occurs in virtually all cases). On August 10, the Labor Ministry, the Chamber of Commerce, and UNHCR launched a program to assist asylum seekers and refugees to find jobs. Access to Basic Services: By law asylum seekers and refugees have access to public services and social welfare programs, but access was often hampered by lack of knowledge about their status in the country and feelings of xenophobia among some service providers. For example, asylum seekers without employers (who constituted the majority of asylum seekers) faced restrictions when enrolling voluntarily as independent workers in the public health system. Asylum seekers received provisional refugee status documents legalizing their status after appearing for an interview with the General Directorate of Immigration, for which the estimated wait time was eight months. Provisional refugee ID cards do not resemble other national identity documents, so while government authorities generally accepted them, many private citizens did not. Upon receiving refugee status, which typically took another nine months, refugees could obtain an identity document similar to those used by nationals at a cost of 39,000 colones ($68), renewable every two years. Durable Solutions: The government continued to implement a "Protection Transfer Arrangement" in coordination with UNHCR and the International Organization for Migration for refugee resettlement in third countries. The government was committed to local integration of refugees both legally and socially and to facilitating their naturalization process. In partnership with UNHCR, on April 23, the government awarded "Living Integration" certifications to 20 public and private organizations to help refugees and asylum seekers earn a livelihood. Temporary Protection: There were no programs for temporary protection beyond refugee status. Due to low recognition rates (approximately 8 percent of applicants received asylum during the first six months of the year), UNHCR had to consider a number of rejected asylum seekers as persons in need of international protection. UNHCR provided support and access to integration programs to individuals still pursuing adjudication and appeals. The individuals requesting refugee status were mainly from Nicaragua, Venezuela, El Salvador, and Colombia; the majority were male adults and extended families. STATELESS PERSONS There continued to be problems of statelessness of indigenous children and children of seasonal workers in the border areas with Panama and Nicaragua derived from the difficulties linked to birth registrations. Members of the Ngobe-Bugle indigenous group from Panama often worked on Costa Rican farms and occasionally gave birth there. In these cases parents did not register Ngobe-Bugle children as Costa Rican citizens at birth because they did not think it necessary, although the children lacked registration in Panama as well. Approximately 1,200 children were affected. Government authorities worked together with UNHCR on a program of birth registration and provision of identification documents to stateless persons known as "Chiriticos." Mobile teams went to remote coffee-growing areas for case identification and registration. The National Civil Registry appointed a permanent officer in the regional offices of Coto Brus, Talamanca, and Tarrazu to provide follow-up services. From May 27 to June 3, authorities from Costa Rica and Panama collaborated to register citizens from the southern area of Punta Burica as part of the Chiriticos project. UNHCR and the National Civil Registry continued a project along the northern border for individuals of Nicaraguan origin to facilitate procedures for late birth registration. Section 3. Freedom to Participate in the Political Process The constitution and laws provide citizens the ability to choose their government in free and fair periodic elections held by secret ballot and based on universal and equal suffrage. Elections and Political Participation Recent Elections: On April 1, voters elected PAC's Carlos Alvarado president during a second round of elections, after no candidate achieved 40 percent of the first-round vote. Presidential and legislative elections are simultaneous. In legislative elections, the National Liberation Party (PLN) gained the most seats, but it did not achieve majority in the National Assembly. On May 1, the governing PAC formed a coalition with four other parties–the PLN, Social Christian Unity Party (PUSC), Broad Front, and Republican Social Christian Party–to gain control of the presidency of the legislature for one year. In 2016 municipal elections, PLN and PUSC gained control of 62 of 81 municipalities. Observers considered the elections free and fair. Participation of Women and Minorities: No laws limit participation of women and/or members of minorities in the political process, and they did participate. Women and persons of African descent were represented in government but indigenous persons were not. On May 8, Epsy Campbell Barr became the country's first woman of African descent to be elected as vice president, and she served concurrently as minister of foreign affairs. In 2016 the Supreme Elections Tribunal imposed strict gender quotas for political parties, reaffirming existing regulations that all political parties must guarantee gender parity across their electoral slates and confirming that gender parity must extend vertically. The electoral code requires that a minimum of 50 percent of candidates for elective office be women, with their names placed alternately with men on the ballots by party slate. As a result, female legislators held 26 of the 57 seats in the National Assembly. Edit Your Custom Report


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