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Mako Construction Update #6 ~ SeaWorld Orlando
Choo Choo!!! Train noises may be a weird way to start this update but that's exactly what we could have at Mako; coaster coaches (cars) that make up a train are likely behind the tarp and still being loaded in each night:
While not confirmed the park put out this teaser clip on twitter the other day:
While this doesn't prove anything either, all trains made by B&M are made in Switzerland while track is made at different factories around the world. With the station going in nicely at this time programming can begin soon even without track completion. Speaking of the station our friend John Wiencek of johnnyupsidedown.com sent us this photo to share with our readers:
For more of John's content on Mako check out his page!
Here's a look at the station from another angle:
When we first arrived to the site morning of this update we notice a piece of track waiting to be moved into place and a lonely support:
About twenty minutes later the piece was happily being put into place! This is for the hill before the turn-around element and track work out here has been feverish for almost 3 weeks now:
Inside the park a little later, we see another support piece being hoisted into place and a track piece waiting nearby for placement:
Also inside the park, we see the track coming out of the mid-course brakes is being installed which could mean we will see more track work progressing inside the park toward the main lagoon soon:
Speaking of main lagoon area we had a chance to see the beginnings of a footer there today with re-bar supports being planted in a deep hole that will soon mostly be concrete:
Taking a quick look at the entrance area worker were very committed to this area as well today appearing to put finishing touches on the block/concrete work:
To close out, I know I've been highlighting Kraken with Manta a lot lately, for some of you probably too much lately. Today, I was shown a neat angle that positions Kraken's loop between Mako's lift and high-banked turn:
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Mark Zuckerberg Donating $100 Million to Newark Schools
According to OMG! Yahoo, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg will be donating $100 million to schools in Newark, NJ on the same day that The Social Network comes out. The movie, which is supposed to be about the establishment of Faceboook, will premiere tomorrow at the New York Film Festival. It will be released in theaters on MY BIRTHDAY-OCTOBER 1ST!!! Gonna be 2-0!!! :) Haha.
Anywho, Mark is going to give his donation along with Newark Mayor Cory Booker and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Friday's showing of Oprah. This contribution, coming out of his $2 billion fortune, is going to be Mark's first gift to start a foundation for education.
Hmmm. Theories are already coming out about this. This may just be Zuckerberg's way of dealing with any negative publicity that comes from The Social Network, which reportedly doesn't show him in the best light. Point of the matter is however, that his money will help to the Newark schools and the other institutions he decides to donate to. Education is key, and even if it is a PR stunt, kids will be able to have more at their schools. That's the most important thing.
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The gravel path
Each day we rake the gravel paths
making lines, smooth, straight.
The visitors worry. Is it ok to walk on that? They ask.
Go ahead, I tell them, go on.
They step carefully, trying not to disturb the pattern.
Secretly, I'm happy. Mess it up, friends, go ahead.
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SO. I will be recapping a new drama since I have caught up with Absolute Boyfriend [it airs every Sunday] and it's almost complete! The new drama is… In Between [半熟戀人]!
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The drama is currently airing, but doesn't seem to have English subs yet [at least on sugoideas]. Hope you guys stay tuned!


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Song of the Week: Untitled (Fallen) by the Lumineers
Alright, this is one of those songs that just gets you on the first listen. I couldn't find a version of this song without the crowd going nuts whenever Neyla Pekarek sings, but that's because she's got a great set of vocal chords. Anyway, enjoy this one by The Lumineers!


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Mom & Dad~
I love yoooooooooooou!
Eva & Jessie~
Happy Birthday!! You are both one year closer to going home to the Celestial Kingdom! Harharhar. :)
I've heard of the Shakespearian Festival. It makes me want to wear a cool medieval dress.~
Please send me post-its. Haha. We bought a pack of post-its here, but they weren't the same. :P
You asked a good question today Eva, about do I know anyone that speaks Warai-Warai or Tagalog. Here's my answer:
You asked a good question today Eva, about do I know anyone that speaks Warai-Warai or Tagalog. Here's my answer:
Languages in the Philippines are really mushed together like a mesh pot. America is the giant mesh pot of nationalities, but everyone speaks English. Over here, everyone is Filipino, but there is a giant mesh pot of languages! NO ONE speaks pure Cebuano. When its really pure Cebuano they call it "deep Cebuano", the same way we would say "old English". Tagalog is the national language, and usually its Tagalog that is playing on TV. So everyone here understands Tagalog, but they speak bits and pieces of it. The same with English! They somewhat can understand some English, but can't really speak it because all they do is listen to English movies w/o practicing how to speak it. And because the Philippines was governed by the Spanish for so long, Spanish words are in the languages too. Like pwede and ciudad. So in total I end up hearing a combination of Tagalog, Cebuano, Spanish and English. Then there's the possibility of Warai Warai someday. Agoy!
We had ZERO investigators come to church! :( We were a little surprised. Attendance was really low too.
We did manage to teach Justin this week even though we didn't have a set appointment with him. It was AMAZING. We taught him the Word of Wisdom and the Law of Chastity and he accepted it RIGHT AWAY. He said he'd stop drinking coffee and when we told him that living together without being married is not God's way, he said: "Maybe the Lord will forgive me, cuz I didn't know."
It was especially funny when we taught him that earrings for boys isn't good and he had one on during the lesson. He just laughed and said: But it makes me gwapo. He said he would take it out later that day. And the next time we saw him, he pointed out to us: Look! I'm not wearing an earring anymore! He was smiling so big. :)
We have this community (barangay) in our area called Dry Dock. Half of it is literally houses on top of big bamboo sticks in the middle of the ocean! Our relief society president lives on top of the ocean! We joke that she has "Air con" because the wind is so amaaaazing wonderful over at her house. We walk on bridges made out of bamboo sticks. I reaaaaally have to take some pictures of it at some point.
The other communities (besides the main roads and houses) are basically swampy rock places. When I first got here, sister Farnworth told me: Our branch president lives in a swamp. o.O It's only half true. There were a couple of times where we couldn't get to the 2nd counseler's house because there was water all the way in front of his house.
I've included some pictures...
Me with a chicken. (Sister Farnworth has a picture of me with him when he was still a fluffy pink chick. Yes, he was painted pink by the kids in the neighborhood)
Our Branch presidency!
One recent convert, Juliet. She wants to be a missionary! She's only 17 though so she has a while to go.
Me with our 3 month plan of investigators. We have a lot! (That's what I need the post-its for. Haha)
I read a LOT of general conference issues yesterday because Sis Farnworth had a fever. It was pretty cool catching up on all the words of the prophets. :)
I'm in Mosiah 7 right now. How's your reading going?
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My kittens are damned cute. I hate them. I'm not much of a cat guy, but i can't resist their tactical cuteness - taking the indirect path to my heart.
For example, the velociraptor attack - when they clench down on your hand and wrist with their teeth and front paws, while they attempt to gut your forearm by slicing at you repeatedly with razor sharp thrusting rear kicks. Most would be prone to taking swift action to prevent this behavior. I on the other hand, support and promote it. Who am i to stop a million years of instinct? Besides, rewarding their behavior with treats or simple petting will help me feel secure against possible intruders. After taking a look at my arms I know Kitty will fuckem up.
Or Kaga, this morning pushing her way into the restroom while i was relieving myself of a load. I saw her opening the door and didnt think much of it. I went back behind my magazine to fantasize over the centerfold. When i set down Miss October this is the view i had. Insert any number of "pussy" + "my underwear" jokes or puns here. It's too easy for me to make the effort.
More Shitty Kitty coming soon. Next time, Attack of the Sphincter.
Monday, October 16, 2006
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Fetocide came into being in 1998 - then still named Deformity. Being renamed into Fetocide during the following year, the band still existed as a two - piece - project of Ingo Neugebauer (guit./voc./drums) and Kai Schweers (guit./bass). Both stopped working on Fetocide for some time when they started playing with Embedded in 1999.
After leaving Embedded in 2002, both decided to revive Fetocide in order to follow their strife for technical and extreme music. A new bass player was found in Timo Prühn (now also playing at Tears Of Decay) and after a short time of rehearsing Fetocide recorded a first demo ("Shedding Liquid Flesh") featuring Ingo on drums and guitars, Kai on guitars and vocals and Timo on bass - in winter 2002. This demo was exclusively dedicated to finding a new drummer and shouter.
Marius von Beckerath joined the band as a drummer and Fetocide started rehearsing, writing new material and working hard to extend their skills to a new level. When Ingo joined the death-grind band Ripped2Shred, R2S vocalist Dirk Frenking was convinced to join Fetocide as new shouter.
Just before recording "Redefine", Kai had to leave the band because he was no longer able to fulfil the band's ideals of technique and motivation. So Ingo took the job to record all guitar tracks in order to look for a new second guitarist after the recording sessions. "Redefine" was partly recorded and mastered at Bonecracker studios (e.g. Diaphragma, Ripped2Shreds). Additional recordings and mixing was done at Trollheim studios (e.g. Sudden Death, Branded Skin, Dawn Of Disease).
When Timo quit the band a new bass player was found in shape of Hannes Bruns. As he joined the band right before the recording of "Repetitive Patterns" all guitars and bass tracks were recorded by Ingo. The whole "Repetitive Patterns" album was recorded within three days at Trollheim studios. Recording, mixing and mastering was done by Ingo.
A lot of rearranging the line-up was done shortly after this. Dirk left the band due to lacking time and Hannes chose to play different music styles. New members had to be found. When Jens joined the band it fastly turned clear that a new bass player dedicated to also replace any second guitarist was found, so Fetocide decided to continue as a four-piece. Within the next jams Heiko (a good friend) took the part of growling.
Unfortunately in summer 2009 Marius had to quit the band because of severe health reasons. This was - after seven years of playing together - the first real loss in Fetocides vita and the band decided to take a break.
After almost one year of absence, a new drummer was found in shape of André H. Janßen (Pumpkin Heads; Vike Tare). Together with him, Arne Busche (a formerly Blues and Prog Metal playing guitarist) and Alexander Popken on vocals we are currently preparing to again cause some severe damage on stage.


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Today we finished off looking at the Civil Court System by examining the appeals routes available. The appellate courts are courts which hear appeals from lower courts. The main ones are the Divisional Courts, the Court of Appeal and the House of Lords.
Small Claims – appeals from the district judge's decision are to the Circuit judge of the County Court. An appeal can only be made if the district judge made a mistake in the law or the proceedings were not carried out correctly.
To appeal from the County Court or the High Court to the Court of Appeal requires permission – this is known as leave to appeal. Permission will only be given if the court feels there is a real chance of the appeal being a success. The Court of Appeal will allow appeals if the lower court has made a mistake in the law or the there was an irregularity in the proceedings.
Again an appeal from the Court of Appeal to the House of Lords requires permission. Remember appeals are not retrials and oral evidence is not given. The judges involved will listen to counsel's arguments and read all the documents in the case.
A "leapfrog" appeal can be made from the High Court to the House of Lords if there is a point of law of general public importance involved and where the Court of Appeal is bound by precedent – remember the exceptions set out in the Bristol Aeroplanes Case.
Any court can refer a question of European Law to the ECJ under Art 234 procedure.
Additional Reading
Please see previous post. Try using the Internet to look up a case in which there has been an appeal to the House of Lords and a case which is waiting to be heard. See www.parliament.uk


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Filed under: beauty, DIY, egg, Hair-care, Honey, moisturizing, oil, olive oil, Organic recipes | Tags: avocado, beauty, egg, hair, honey, olive oil
What are you doing tomorrow afternoon? Homework? Watching TV? If you're going to be lounging around, then treat your hair to this conditioning mask.
It takes an hour or two to work, but it's worth it if your hair is fried from being styled all the time or just lifeless from the recent fluctuating weather. And this recipe is from this month's Marie Claire magazine, so you don't have to trust me.
2 small avocados
1/2 cup honey
1 egg yolk (use the egg white for this)
2 tbsp olive oil
Leave in for an hour or two and then shower and condition as usual. Your hair will thank
you me.
You're welcome 🙂
Filed under: beauty, cocoa, DIY, Honey, moisturizing, oil, olive oil, Skin-care | Tags: cocoa, coconut milk, diy beauty, hair, moisturizing, oil, skin
Maine is freezing!It's like we're trapped under a sheet of ice – and have been for the past week. You might think I'm exaggerating, but the fact is that I haven't regained feeling in my toes yet. And I don't even live in a log cabin.
We've had a snow day and many of us have avoided going out as much as possible, staying inside to sip hot cocoa and watch movies. Your skin especially will be hurting from the negative temperatures. So take some of that hot cocoa and put it on your face! Here's how to make the most of the next snow day.
Dry skin mask: Your skin is so dry and frozen that it hates you. Treat it kindly by blending honey and as much cocoa as needed to create a paste and applying it to your face. If your skin needs even more moisture, use olive oil in place of honey.
Hair help: Cocoa is pretty dark and can easily stain, so this is only recommended for those with dark, frizzy hair. Use whole milk (or coconut milk) and mix with cocoa and a bit of oil. Yes this is a little slimy but it is so nourishing! Use it as a conditioner and leave on for 5 minutes.
Now you're more prepared for the future storms. You're welcome.
Filed under: beauty, DIY, Honey, moisturizing, olive oil, Organic recipes, organic skin-care, refreshing, scrub, Skin-care, yogurt | Tags: beauty, body butter, DIY, fruit, honey, lotion, mango, moisturizing cream, olive oil, organic, yogurt
I'm kind of a fruit addict. I find the natural sugars in fruit far more scrumptious than those in sugary candy. Maybe if I had developed this fine taste for fruit over candy earlier I wouldn't have gotten circa 20 cavities. I guess we'll never know.
Lately, people have been buying a lot of mangoes. I work at an enormous store whose name I will not divulge for fear of being visited by people, and that is where I do all my research. So you can trust me when I say that people are buying mangoes at an alarming rate. Maybe it's because they're exotic and you can imagine yourself in a warm, far-off place while you eat them. Or maybe it's their rich iron, vitamin C, and vitamin E content (which is great for the skin, especially now that it's getting colder).
Mango Mask: SO easy! 1/2 mashed mango, 1 or 2 tsp of plain greek yogurt (it's thicker than regular yogurt) and some honey. Leave on for 20 minutes. Add sugar if you want it as a scrub!
Mango Body Butter: If you don't make this, I will. And I'll sell it. Because this sounds incredible.
(Taken from www.vitamin-supplements-store.net)
2 oz mango butter
1 oz olive oil, almond oil, kukui nut oil, macadamia nut oil, etc…
1 TBS(or more) cornstarch (to make it less greasy)
6-8 drops of Fragrance of your choice (try vanilla, lavender, or mix your own)
Melt the mango butter in a double boiler or you may use the microwave. When using the microwave, set the temperature on medium and check every 45 seconds. When the mango butter is completely melted, add oil and cornstarch and stir until it is a nice creamy consistency. Add essential oil or fragrance last. Allow your butter to set in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
So, if you can keep yourself from eating the mangoes you buy to do these skin tricks, then whip up some of this goodness.
Filed under: antioxidant, cleanse, cleansing, Honey, organic skin-care, refreshing, scrub, Skin-care | Tags: apple, autumn, cleansing, fall, firming, organic, skin-care, toning
It's that time again. Although after today's 80-degree weather I'm not sure what season it is. Whatever the temp, though, it is autumn again and I couldn't be happier about it. I love chilly mornings and sunny, temperate afternoons.
I also went apple picking for my first time ever last weekend. I mostly stood in a 45-minute line for apple cider donuts, but I DID pick one apple! I let my little brother climb trees and fill our paper bags with apples from Walingford's. So, this week we've had two apple pies, a few apple dumplings, an apple crisp, and the most amazing apple strudel muffins.
And here's what I'd do with the apples left over.
Apple Mask: Oily skin? Grate one apple and mix with a teaspoon of honey. Leave on for 20 minutes and rinse with the coldest water you can stand.
Wrinkle Mask: Grate one unripe apple and leave on wrinkly skin for skin for thirty minutes.
Time consuming but worth it (taken from Care2.com):
"Autumn Magic Facial Mask
This formula soothes and nourishes skin and nerves, and provides gentle exfoliating action.
1/4 cored apple, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon rolled oats
1 teaspoon cream
1 teaspoon honey
Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Apply to clean face, massaging gently, and allow mixture to remain on skin for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/apples-kitchen-cupboard-beauty.html##ixzz10aky6Jjp"
Filed under: baking soda, cucumber, DIY, Honey, lemon, organic skin-care, refreshing, salt | Tags: baking soda, beauty, DIY, gym, heavy cream, honey, lemon, organic, salt, working out
Now that my busy schedule has become a routine, I can get back to some of the things I love: blogging and going to the gym. I've been on hiatus from the blogging (yes, again) and from the gym (want these!) because I have to actually buy a membership now that I'm a grown up and can't use the university gym for free. Bummer.
I'm not exactly a gym-lover, I just love the way a work out feels. I also love pretending to be good at running and always exit the gym with a tomato-red face while avoiding the pretty, skinny girls at the desk.
When I return home I promptly take a shower (even before speaking to people. I don't want anyone to recognize me post- gym) and do a few things to restore my energy and ease the occasional muscle/joint pain.
DIY Ice Pack: So easy! Fill a heavy duty zip-lock bag with three parts water and one part rubbing alcohol and freeze it.
Salty sock: No, really. Heat as much salt as desired in a heavy pan and pour it into a clean, heavy sock. Tie the end and use it on strained or sore muscles.
I like to follow my work outs with a deep- cleansing mask because sweat and oil settle in pores to create blackheads and infections. Sometimes I use Korres Cinnamon Mask because it has unexpected ingredients and it's not DIY so I can use it in a hurry, but if I have more time I'll do this one: 1 tbs heavy cream, 1 tbs honey, and enough baking soda to make a paste.
Remember to replenish precious water lost from the body. I like to add lemon for extra cleansing or cucumber for even more hydration. I hope this entry inspires me to get a membership soon!
Filed under: apple juice, beauty, caffeine, cleanse, coffee, Honey, moisturizing, olive oil, refreshing, scrub | Tags: apple, apple juice, cleansing, coffee, firming, honey, moisturizing, olive oil, school, scrub
I wish I were going back to school this fall. I'll miss Farmington and the people there that I love. But graduating has its perks too, like working full time (if you're lucky!).
I got lucky and landed a nanny job for two beautiful boys. I'm excited to grow and learn with them – expect many "how to clean up after kids" posts in the future!
But if you're reading this and going back to school soon, congratulations! Here are a few ideas to get your skin and hair back in order after a long summer. These tricks involve minimum ingredients – ingredients that you should pack with you when you move in.
Yes, I've done honey before. But I have to reiterate what a wonder it is. I always have honey on hand to use as a scrub for hands and face (a little honey, a little raw sugar – done!) as well as an antibacterial. When you're straightening your hair for the first day and you accidentally burn your face, put honey on it for five minutes while the swelling goes away.
Apple juice
The 100% juice, not the 100% sugar stuff. Freeze the apple juice as individual ice cubes in your mini fridge and use them as a toner in the morning. This is excellent for puffy eyes!
Olive Oil
I buy the smallest bottle I can and keep it with my bottles and cans of face and hair magic. Olive oil can be used to shave with (nick-free and silky skin) as well as soften cuticles and skin (a little oil, a little raw sugar) when the temperatures drop.
Warm, wet coffee grounds are by far the best morning facial. If you've been up all night studying and writing papers, not only will the scrub constrict pores and firm skin with its major dose of caffeine, the smell will wake you up instantly.
Of course, there are plenty more tips that take more time and effort, but honey, olive oil, coffee, and apple juice are easy to pack and store and will help you out of many bad hair/skin days. Trust me.


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Setting the Scene
It's easy to plan a fun and relaxing summer date picnic -- or as I call it, a "datenic," -- using the Martha Stewart Collection White Wicker Picnic Basket for Two. Bringing a game along on picnics is always a good idea, so we packed a deck of playing cards and a pitcher of Bombay Fizz cocktails to sip on as we played.
The Menu
For lunch: penne frittata with basil and ricotta, a dish that can easily be served hot or at room temperature and fresh pea hummus served with crackers and lots of fresh veggies for dipping. The perfect afternoon datenic!
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Senate Resolution subject: "Resolution Endorsing Senate Student Affairs Committee Report on Alcohol Policy Committee Recommendations" requests a report of progress made in implementation of those recommendations by February 2000. Accordingly, I have the honor to forward to you the attached progress report. It is our intention to provide the Senate with periodic reports of this dynamic process.
The Senate is to be congratulated for its pro-active role
in the development and implementation of our alcohol policy. We welcome
and look forward to a continuous involvement of the Senate in helping us
to ensure a wholesome environment for all of our students.
This update is provided in accordance with the terms of the University Senates November 19,999 Resolution, entitled: "Senate Prioritization of Alcohol Policy Recommendations," endorsing the November 1, 1999 Report of the Student Affairs Committee. The Student Affairs Committee prioritized the recommendations made in the Report of the Alcohol Policy.
Policy Statement 1. The University should maintain its ongoing commitment to assess alcohol use and related problems, and enhance its commitment to responsive programmatic activities.
Specific Recommendations: Establishment of a permanent alcohol policy committee with presidential authority to review and implement policy; development of a University Community Action Plan to coordinate policy and programmatic implementation; identification of special populations and implementation of appropriate programming; and providing for systematic evaluations of all program activities.
Current Status: The Acting Vice President for Student Affairs is compiling nominations for the establishment of a permanent alcohol policy committee. In the meantime, he has established a three-persons steering committee to: a. formulate a draft charge for the permanent alcohol committee, b. account for all existing University resources and programs dedicated to alcohol issues, c. make recommendations as to those members of the University community who should be appointed.
The original alcohol policy committee deferred to the implementation committee the issue of developing a university response to the recent Amendments of 1998 that President Clinton signed into law involving campus alcohol policy. However, the Acting Vice President for Student Affairs has initiated deliberations on one of the Amendments regarding parental notification. Following discussions on the issue of parental notification in a meeting of the University wide Student Affairs Council (deans of students/associate provost), the AVPSA appointed subcommittee of the Student Affairs Council to further discuss the issue and draft a policy. The subcommittee has met and is in the process of drafting a policy which will be sent forward as a recommendation from this group.
Policy Statement 6. The University should explore methods for enhancing campus-centered activities that would heighten the sense of "local community." Specific recommendations include: assess community interests for campus events; more closely tailor campus services and special events to match student interests, needs, and schedules; and increase formal and informal venues for social activities.
Current Status: While the permanent alcohol committee will pursue more fully implementation of all of the policies, discussions with the presidents of student government associations and other student groups on campus wide events, such as concerts, are ongoing. A Rutgers in Washington Student Advocacy group is being planned for this summer. A concert is being planned for after the first football game intending to welcome the first year class. An Asian Cultural Center is being established. The Greek community of students are developing programs that would improve their productivity.
Policy Statement 2. The university should ensure that prevention efforts extend to the entire campus community.
Current Status: The Attorney Generals office formed a Community Group comprising both Rutgers University and New Brunswick residents and tavern owners to discuss mutual concerns. The "We Check for 21" program is part of this collaboration. Richard Powell, from the Department of Health Education, represents the University on the community group.
Current Substance Free Housing and Recovering Housing options available to students are being maintained. Future plans include expansion or development of new options.
Policy Statement 4. The University should enhance current education and training opportunities for all members of the community. Specific recommendations include: integrate appropriate and comprehensive education and training efforts as part of the University Community Action Plan.
Current Status: Several recent interventions reach more broadly or deeper into the university community which enhances educational opportunities. The Communications and Health Issues Research and Education Partnership (CHI) between the Communications Dept. of SCILS and the RUHS has focused specifically on first-year students and influencing the misperceptions about drinking on campus. This work continues through a variety of internal support and external funds.
RUHS has collaborated with Intercollegiate Athletics through a specific health education course for student athlete mentors. This semester-long experience and CASE course allows athletes to better understand health, behavior change processes, social influence and drinking behavior. Their partnership with the student athlete social marketers has resulted in additional programs and diffusion of key alcohol messages and modeling of safer drinking practices.
Policy Statement 5. The University should continue and enhance its existing system of intervention services. Specific recommendations include: develop methods to reach and engage individuals in needing of treatment services; and expand support programs (including special living situations) for students in recovery.
Current Status: As discussed in the Policy Committee Report, prevention, education, intervention and counseling/treatment activities provided by the Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program for Students and the Department of Health Education under the Rutgers University Health Services are continuing to be provided to all Rutgers students. The Director of the Rutgers University Health Services, authorized the hiring of additional counseling staff for the alcohol and other drug assistance program for students.
The Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program for Students (ADAPS) continues to offer assessment, intervention, counseling, prevention groups for high-risk students, support groups for students in recovery from alcohol/drug dependencies, on-campus housing for recovering students.


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Last week we had our in-room auction event for September, held at the Rydges Hotel in Campbelltown.
This auction campaign gained outstanding results, selling 9 of the 9 properties submitted to auction – an impressive 80% clearance rate. Here's the summary:
MINTO, 111 Eagleview Road – SOLD!
AMBARVALE, 45 Harthouse Road – SOLD!
BRADBURY, 63 Fern Avenue – SOLD!
GLEN ALPINE, 31 Nepean Towers Avenue – SOLD!
RABY, 25 Spitfire Drive – SOLD!
CAMPBELLTOWN, 22 Megalong Crescent – SOLD!
ROSEMEADOW, 3 Lucius Place – SOLD!
ST HELENS PARK, 1 Mackillop Crescent – SOLD!
BULLI, 9 Sturt Place – SOLD BEFORE AUCTION!
17th SEPTEMBER AUCTION EVENT STATISTICS:
- 9 of the 9 properties submitted to auction SOLD – a 100% clearance rate!
- Of the properties SOLD, our team achieved on average $15,750 above our vendors' reserve selling prices.
- Of the properties SOLD, our team achieved an average of 21.6 buyer inspections per property during the intensive 21-day marketing campaign leading up to the auction.
- Of the properties SOLD, there was an average of 3 bidders vying for each property.
What a brilliant team effort! Great preparation from both our sellers and agents, lots of hard work, and all of us efficiently working together were all key to the success of the event.
Thanks again to our outstanding Auctioneer, Paul Casarotto, and the wonderful support from Domain, The Macarthur Advertiser and Harcourts NSW.
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Ghostwriter Wanted: Translate Short Sci-fi Book, Chinese to English, ~500USD+Credits Given
Budget $250-750 USD
I'm seeking a ghostwriter to translate, from Chinese to English, an upcoming released sci-fi fantasy eBook, available online (Google, Kindle etc.).
The short novel is around 7000-8000 Chinese words (~35 pages, ~240 words per page). Credit title will be given to the ghostwriter, as "Novel Translated by XXX", or similar title.
An attached image (or access the link below) is for testing your translation (250 words excerpt in Chinese), please check first for your job consideration.
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For my consideration, please:
[A...] TRANSLATE THE ABOVE SAMPLE into English, PM or email to ( beaulerouge @ gmail . com ), for our screening purpose. Applicants without this translation example won't be considered.
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The ghostwriter is REQUIRED to adopt the following:
[1...] Able to translate content and dialogues into American or British English (Real tone of native speakers)
[2...] Can literarily translate the content (especially short Chinese phrases), not literally sentence by sentence.
[3...] Able to use short sentences, fewer words, to express all meaning.
[4...] Open-minded on writing "abnormal genre" (including female violence, erotica, anti-feminism etc...)
[5...] Keep confidential, and MUST follow our encyclopedia.
We consider the applicant having advantages if:
[1...] Having knowledge of scriptwriting (e.g. writing character's dialogue, internal mind)
[2...] Writing eBook experience, able to fit visually 13-15 words every line, without using a very long paragraph.
** The tentative commencement is start of July, deadline is 1 to 1.5 months after commencement.
There are 2-3 milestones for payment.
Applicant can also introduce your abilities and show your previous works for my consideration.
** Sending us the aforesaid translation sample is a MUST for my consideration.
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The new Max Payne 3 Targeting and Weapons video explains how the game has been completely redesigned to do the same thing it did in 2003.
Okay, that's not entirely fair. The truth is that the new Max Payne 3 "Design and Technology" video looks absolutely gorgeous. Computer animation has come a long way in the past decade and the level of detail on display here is nothing short of astonishing. I don't think I've ever seen a video game character empty a pair of MAC-10s into a semi-literate Colombian thug in as fluid and downright sexy a fashion as Max does in this video.
And I have no doubt that the technology driving the game is light-years ahead of Remedy's second, and sadly last, entry in the series, either. At the same time, the narrator's claim that Rockstar has "reimagined" and "redesigned" the gameplay strikes me as a just a wee bit over the top. It's smooth and cinematic, yes, but I'm pretty sure I've done the "dive headlong into a room with guns blazing" thing before, and the "slow-motion sniper bullet to some dude's face" thing, and especially the "shooting sideways while running past a bunch of guys" thing. Maybe not quite as lushly and realistically as this, but hey, 2003 was a long time ago.
Oh, and that line about being able to holster two pistols and carry a two-handed weapon for "countless combinations to handle all situations?" That's some funny stuff.
Max Payne 3 comes out in May 2012 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, and will probably be awesome.


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LocationClifton Hill VIC 3068, Australia
Area500.0 sqm
Project Year2014
ClientBirkenstock Australia
Builderemac Constructions
Design Collaborator for Shop Furniture/FitoutCibi
Structural/CivilHive Engineering
Energy & Daylight Modelling, Mechanical EngineeringThe Green Factory
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Text description provided by the architects. The multi-award-winning design succinctly translates the brand's core values into a spatial experience, intuitively illustrating Birkenstock's commitment to craftsmanship and quality, to health and sustainability. The warm and contemporary design, with a hip feel and an holistic approach to sustainability, results in enjoyable spaces for both workers and customers.
The scope The run-down heritage building was brought back to its former glory, extended and complemented by a contemporary fitout. The new headquarters consist of wholesale offices, workshop, courtyard, retail space, online store, and a warehouse with newly inserted Mezzanine storey as wholesale showroom.
The Concept The layout allows for spontaneous staff encounters, unifying different departments into one company culture through the design. A new central core connects, with staff amenities as meeting points between the levels. The shopfront becomes a single point of entrance, so all staff experience the 'front end', where shoe meets customer.
Architecture follows values Birkenstocks are natural, handcrafted, healthy shoes. This is reflected in the design; from concept to detail, the HQ promotes a healthy lifestyle / workplace. Both natural materials and nature itself form an integral part of the design.
Healthy, Natural, Sustainable Carefully selected greenery is built into the sustainable design, working as 'air-purifiers' throughout : Remaining emissions / offgasing from low VOC materials get filtered and cleansed by the planting.
An element of surprise Traditional materials/elements are put into new context : The shopfront uses natural grass for flooring, plants are replacing office screen partitions, plywood forms a complete interior covering all surfaces in some areas, and a 'homely' fireplace invites customers to relax at the tea bar within the shop.


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In its weekly release, Baker Hughes (BHGE), a GE company, reported an increase in rig count in the United States.
About the Rig Count
Baker Hughes' data, issued at the end of every week since 1944, helps energy service providers gauge the overall business environment of the oil and gas industry.
Change in this Houston-based oilfield services player's rotary rig count impacts demand for energy services like drilling, completion and production provided by the likes of Halliburton Company HAL, Schlumberger Limited SLB, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. DO and Transocean Ltd. RIG.
Weekly Summary: Rigs engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in the United States totaled 1060 in the week (ended Jun 1) compared with the prior week's 1059. Notably, total count increased 11 times in the last 12 weeks.
Since it slipped to an all-time low of 404 in May 2016, rig count has been rising rapidly in U.S. shale resources. Punctuated by a few pauses, the current nationwide rig count is considerably higher than the prior-year level of 916.
For the week in discussion, the rise in rig count can be attributed to higher onshore operations. The number of onshore rigs totaled 1039, marginally higher than 1036. The tally for offshore rigs was recorded at 19, in line with the count for the week ended May 25.
Two rigs operated in the inland waters last week, however, came lower than four for the prior week.
Oil Rig Count: Oil rig count was 861, up from 859 for the week ended May 25. Moreover, the current tally, though far from the peak of 1,609 attained in October 2014, is significantly higher than last year's 733. The oil rig count rose 10 times in the last 12 weeks.
Natural Gas Rig Count: The natural gas rig count of 197 is lower than 198 for the week ended May 25. However, like oil, the count of rigs exploring gas is above the year-ago tally of 182.
Per the recent report, the number of natural gas-directed rigs is 88% below the all-time high of 1,606 achieved in late summer 2008.
Rig Count by Type: The number of vertical drilling rigs of 66 units remained in line with the prior week. The horizontal/directional rig count (encompassing new drilling technology that has the ability to drill and extract gas from dense rock formations, also known as shale formations) increased by an unit to 994 units.
Gulf of Mexico (GoM): The GoM rig count is at 18 units — 15 rigs were oil-directed — in line with the tally for the week ended May 25.
The number of rigs exploring in the United States has increased, courtesy of the addition of three oil rigs in Cana Woodford and two in Eagle Ford. In the Cana Woodford, oil rigs have been increasing for four weeks in a row. Eagle Ford has also been witnessing the same over the past two weeks.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude recently fell marginally below the $65-a-barrel psychological mark as there are possibilities that Saudi Arabia and Russia will decide to relax the production cut quota in the OPEC meeting. However, considering the current crude pricing scenario, there is room for ramping up oil and gas drilling activities.
Two energy stocks that should make valuable additions to your portfolio are Anadarko Petroleum Corporation APC and Wildhorse Resource Development Corporation WRD. Both the stocks sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
We expect Anadarko Petroleum to witness year-over-year earnings growth of 229.6% in 2018.
Wildhorse will likely see year-over-year earnings growth of 309.3% in 2018.
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Business opportunities have gained in popularity over recent years, with both businesses and those looking for a self-employment lifestyle recognising the many benefits they can present. Even some of the biggest companies offer up the chance to run a business under their brand name.
Here at Challenger, we've also developed our own opportunity with the benefits of a
self-employment lifestyle. But before you sign anything, it's a good idea to read up on what they entail to learn exactly what's involved so you can be sure it's the right kind of business opportunity for you. Therefore, we've put together some advice and tips to help you find the best business opportunity for your requirements.
What is a licenced business opportunity?
Essentially, licenced business opportunities involve the licensing of the intellectual property of an existing and established brand – you pay for the rights to use the company's business model, branding and resources, drawing on the reputation that the company has built during its operation.
Depending on the individual business opportunity, you'll pay a fee and/or royalties for access to their knowledge, services and/or products for a prescribed length of time, saving you all the hassle and uncertainty of starting your own business from scratch.
What skills do you need to make a business opportunity work?
Because a business opportunity is a 'ready-made' opportunity, all the groundwork has already been done for you, so you don't need to worry about all the usual start-up responsibilities associated with going it alone.
When you sign up to these types of business opportunities, you'll be given all of the information – and training – required to start operating pretty much straight away, so you can be earning way quicker than if you had to do all the initial groundwork yourself! This also means that you don't necessarily need any specific skills, although it's fair to say that you need to have a range of transferable skills that can be applied to the process of running your own business.
Most licensees are confident individuals with the capacity to absorb new information quickly and handle the responsibility of taking on a lead role in a business environment. Great interpersonal skills, lots of steely determination and the ability to be adaptable and self-motivated are all key 'soft' skills that will help you make the most of these types of opportunities.
What types of business licences are there?
Product, manufacturing and business format licences are the 3 key types of opportunities that you'll find available:
Product business licences – a retail based business model where store owners are given privileged permission to use a manufacturer's trade name in exchange for a fee or by purchasing a defined number of products.
Manufacturing business licences – this is where the business licensee if allowed to manufacture and sell a product using the licencing companies formula, ingredients or specifications, with the right to use its company name and trademark.
Business format business licences – the licensee is allowed to use the name and trademark of the licensing company, plus their processes and systems, providing the full service/product established by the parent business.
Licenced business opportunities can be found across a wide range of sectors, from technology to fast-food – which means there's pretty much something available for everyone!
Our tips for finding the right business opportunity
In order to identify the right kind of business opportunity, we've put together eight tips to help you:
- Self-analysis – consider your strengths, weaknesses and the types of professional activities that you enjoy. If you have an existing interest in the type of business you'll be involved in, you're much more likely to stick with it. Also consider income levels, working hours and other lifestyle factors that might influence your decision.
- Research – with so many business opportunities out there, you need to explore what's available to ensure you find the right fit. What kind of industry do you have experience or an interest in? Start there! Also check out the geographical requirements to find opportunities in the right location.
- From the horse's mouth – when you've found an opportunity you're interested in, talk to licensees that are already established to gain a firsthand understanding of the business in action.
- Legalities – make sure you fully understand the legal side of the opportunity, such as your rights and responsibilities, the financial side of things e.g. royalties, any exit strategies and information regarding copyrights and trademarks. Get a legal professional with business licence experience to look over the paperwork for you if you're not confident in your own ability to understand the ins and outs of any agreement.
- Investment – what kind of funds do you have available, or will you need to raise finance? What costs will you need to cover e.g. will you need to pay for premises or can you work from a home office? What are the ongoing fees and commission/royalty figures? How long will it take to realise a return on your investment, and will it bring you the kind of income you need to satisfy your personal needs?
- Take advantage of any meetings offered – getting to know the business model is one thing, but you also need to feel confident that you can happily work alongside the business licence management team too. Get to know them, attend all meetings offered and take the time to familiarise yourself with their staff, processes and products.
- Training and support – make sure the opportunity you're considering comes with the right level of support. What is the training process, and is this a one-off arrangement or an ongoing scenario? Do you have a contact to call on if you're faced with a problem, or are you going to be left to figure things out autonomously?
- Head not heart – while it's easy to get carried away with the appealing idea of being your own boss, make sure your decisions are made from your head, not your heart! Yes, you need to be genuinely invested in the business and feel enthusiasm for the product or service you'll be making/selling, but you also need to put emotions aside when making your final decision to buy into the opportunity.
Challenger's Lead referral business opportunity
We hope you found the above advice helpful, and if you've decided becoming your own boss and arranging your day to suit your needs, while still having the potential to achieve life changing earnings is for you, and if you have an interest in mobile and communications technology, or are a bit of a 'dab hand' at sales, then we have our own business opportunity that you may wish to explore.
We've developed a fantastic model that will enable you reap the revenue from businesses forever from getting just one bill.
We offer you the training and support. You don't need any experience in this field at all, as you'll be fully trained by our experts. You'll benefit from our in-house marketing and promotion activities, and you can run your business from your own home, as we deal with all the deals and distribution on your behalf.
Learn more about our brilliant business opportunity here, or give us a call on 0800 269 546 if you need any further advice on business opportunities and licensing.
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's Department of Mineral Resources says the state's oil production decreased by about 29,500 barrels a day in December, while natural gas production slipped below a record level set a month earlier.
The agency says the state produced an average of 1.15 million barrels of oil daily in December. The December production was about 75,200 barrels per day less than the record set in December 2014.
North Dakota also produced 1.67 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day in December, down slightly from the previous record set in November.
The December tally is the latest figure available because oil production numbers typically lag at least two months.
There were 41 drill rigs operating in North Dakota's oil patch on Wednesday. That's down from an average of 64 rigs in December.
In related news, North Dakota crude production continues to climb.
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LAUNCHING projects in a challenging market is something that Gamuda Land, the property arm of Gamuda Bhd, is quite familiar with. In fact, the developer is doing just that now with two high-rise developments.
For its maiden Australian project in Melbourne, Gamuda Land has to contend with concerns of an oversupply of apartments that may hurt investment potential while its condominium in Kelana Jaya, Selangor, is being launched in a soft market.
However, the developer is undeterred as it believes that it has the right product and strategy to attract buyers.
It is unveiling 661 Chapel St — the 30-storey tower that it is building in the South Yarra suburb — in Kuala Lumpur on June 27 and HighPark Suites — its Kelana Jaya project with an "elevated" park — in August.
661 Chapel St, Melbourne
Last year, Melbourne was voted the most liveable city by the Economist Intelligence Unit for the fourth consecutive year. It isn't surprising then that Melbourne is on the radar screen of Gamuda Land.
A chance meeting with a 70-year-old Australian property developer who owned a 1,435 sq m plot in South Yarra opened the door to the Malaysian developer's first project Down Under.
"We had been looking at Australia for many years but we wanted the right location and to satisfy the needs of our existing customers who were keen to invest in the continent," says Gamuda Land managing director Chow Chee Wah, adding that the location of 661 Chapel St has good investment potential and will not only interest foreign buyers but also the locals.
"If you want to buy property in Australia, you must find one that appeals to a foreign buyer, like you and me. It must also be right for a local to invest in or to buy from the foreign buyer when the unit is ready," he explains.
The plot of land was purchased for A$40 million last December and the project was named after its street address. As there was already a development order, Gamuda Land was able to start work quickly.
Situated 4km from the Melbourne city centre and at the start of Chapel Street, 661 Chapel St is just a short distance away from the Yarra River and is next to the Melbourne High School. The street itself is well known, thanks to its many boutiques, nightclubs and eateries.
According to RP Data, a property research and analytic company, South Yarra is about four sq km in size and had a population of about 19,144 as at 2011. The predominant age group there is 25 to 34 years and most of them are professionals.
Chow says South Yarra is a mature and affluent area filled with mostly landed properties; he likens the area to Bangsar. However, with the prices of landed properties trending upwards, many of the locals are looking to move into high-rises, of which there are very few in the area, he points out.
661 Chapel St has a gross development value (GDV) of A$146 million and offers 169 apartments with built-ups of 41 to 266 sq m. There are three design layouts: 1-bedroom (indicative selling price: A$540,000), 2-bedroom (A$950,000) and 3-bedroom (A$2.6 million). The kitchens of the apartments will be fitted out with cabinets and appliances, such as dishwasher, cooktop, range hood and oven. The bedrooms will be carpeted while the rest of the floors will be timber.
Six levels of the tower, including one basement, will house 129 parking bays while, according to Chow, there will be two high-speed car lifts to deliver the residents and their vehicles to the correct parking floor. He adds that most of the 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units will have a parking bay as part of the purchase.
Amenities include a covered drop-off area that also acts as a buffer from the street. Meanwhile, the lobby has a double-volume ceiling and a library setting, which will allow people to mingle and hold casual business meetings.
Level 6, which is just above the parking space, is where the residents can socialise. There will be a 25m pool cantilevered over the covered drop-off area, a spa, a resident's lounge and gym, a steam room and sauna, a 20-seat theatre, two private dining rooms, a wine room and a barbecue area. There will also be two sky gardens — one on Level 22 and the other on Level 27 — with barbecue facilities.
Directly opposite the high-rise is the Malcolm St tram station and about a seven-minute walk away is the South Yarra railway station, which is two stops away from the Flinders St railway station in Melbourne.
At the KL launch of 661 Chapel St, all 169 units will be up for sale. The launch Down Under will be held in September, although the Australians can buy the units at the KL launch this month, says Chow.
While 661 Chapel St ticks all the boxes, the Reserve Bank of Australia has expressed concern that Melbourne's high-rise boom might be approaching a point of saturation. Moreover, a 1Q2015 report by CBRE Australia highlights future challenges for the Melbourne rental market, saying "the substantial number of units being completed within the next few years in inner city
Melbourne continues to create concern about the ability of the rental market to absorb rapid new stock additions".
Though the situation is not critical yet, is Gamuda Land's plan to build a high-rise in Melbourne a good idea?
Chow believes 661 Chapel St will not be affected as it is in a good location and is a low-density development unlike those in the city centre. "We are not looking at [developing] a very high number of units. Our project has only 169 units, so you can imagine there are not many to sell; the project is quite exclusive," he says.
HighPark Suites
This RM628 million project is coming up on a five-acre freehold parcel and features two identical towers. Each of them has two conjoined sections, one 33 storeys high and the other 29 storeys. However, the sections share a common lift core. This high-rise is currently certified provisional gold by the Green Building Index (GBI).
Housing 512 units, the South tower will be launched first while the North tower, also with 512 units, will be launched at a later date. There are four unit types: Type A (total number: 260; built-up: 452 sq ft), Type B (204; 603 sq ft), Type C (36; 743 sq ft) and Type D (12; 840 sq ft).
Design-wise, some of the units are dual key while others are duplexes. The selling price starts at RM900 psf while the service charge is between 52 and 55 sen psf.
Apart from the above, there are also 19 cabana units. Nine of these will be on Level 7, which is where the elevated park and facility podium are located, and the rest on Level 10. Their built-up ranges from 495 to 1,001 sq ft and their price from RM470,000 to RM880,000.
It is worth noting that Gamuda Land is offering a deferred payment programme for buyers of HighPark Suites. "You pay a 5% down payment and sign the sales and purchase agreement. Then over the next 30 months, you pay about 1% every two to three months until you reach 15%. And before the completion of the project, you pay the remaining 80% through a bank loan or other means," says Chow. He adds that during the 30-month period, the buyer could save enough for him or her to take a smaller bank loan.
"The deferred payment scheme is only applicable to the South tower. Currently, only The Robertson and HighPark Suites have a deferred payment programme."
The three-acre The Robertson is another high-rise development by Gamuda Land in Kuala Lumpur.
HighPark Suites' facility and park podium on Level 7 covers 2.66 acres. It comes with a 1km jogging track and another 29 features, such as a 50m swimming pool, aqua gym, children's playground and putting green. The other facilities include a reading area, herb garden and maze garden. There will also be free WiFi for residents and visitors.
Level 18 of the towers offers the Sky Court, which is ideal for meetings, and an outdoor lounge while the Sky Deck with hammocks for the residents is on Level 21. On Level 22 is the Sky Pavilion, which acts as a viewing deck, while the Sky Terraces or gardens are on the very top of the towers.
Gamuda Land is targeting the high-rise at young local urbanites as well as empty nesters, says Chow, adding that the elevated park is designed for healthy living and does away with safety and traffic problems. Parking-wise, HighPark Suites has 1,919 bays.
While some investors may be put off by the small units of the development, Chow says they cater for residents who want to work, play and live comfortably.
To enhance the liveability of the project, there will be 43 retail lots with a net lettable area of 22,000 sq ft, which Gamuda Land will operate to ensure the tenant mix is controlled.
According to Victor Lim, managing director of iProp Realty, apartments in Kelana Jaya and elsewhere in Petaling Jaya are always in demand. However, the price has to be right, he says. HighPark Suites has a central location with good amenities nearby, like malls and a Giant hypermarket, as well as good connectivity, he points out.
HighPark Suites may seek to meet the demand for healthy living but the issue at hand is the soft property market. Is the timing right for its launch?
"Granted, the property market is soft. But this is not the first time we are going through a down cycle … What is more important is that we need to take this opportunity to create a good payment scheme to help people who want to own property, an easy scheme to enable them to commit," Chow explains.
"Also, in a down cycle, we continue to construct so that when the market comes up, people can buy ready-built products. We find that most of the time, when people want to buy property and you have a ready or almost-ready product, these are their first choices."
More projects to come
The above two projects aside, Gamuda Land has another five in the pipeline that will keep it busy beyond 2017. The total estimated GDV of these projects is RM28 billion.
By the end of the year, Gamuda Land will launch the first of five towers in its condominium project in Bukit Bantayan, Kota Kinabalu. The RM750 million condominium that will sit on 19 freehold acres offers a total of 1,500 units. The average price, according to Chow, is RM500,000.
He says the project will be similar to HighPark Suites with lifestyle elements infused into the design. On the recent earthquakes in Sabah, Chow says, "We understand that Sirim and the Institution of Engineers Malaysia are studying how to include the seismic factor into the design code. When we commence the design of our first phase, our engineer will take into account their recommendations."
Sirim is Malaysia's research and standards development organisation under the auspices of the Ministry of Finance Inc.
Next year, Gamuda Land is developing GBI-certified townships in Rawang, called Seri Serai and Serai Springs. The former is an 800-acre project with a GDV of RM4.7 billion while the latter is coming up on 89 acres and has a GDV of RM515 million.
In 2017, two townships are planned in Kuala Langat — the 1,530-acre Tanjung 12 with a GDV of RM19 billion and the 257-acre KK 257 with a GDV of RM2.6 billion. Also to feature in 2017 is a 250-acre project in Kota Kemuning, the land for which Gamuda Land recently acquired. Further details are forthcoming.
This article first appeared in City & Country, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on June 22 - 28, 2015.


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Amusingly Vulgar Lowlife a Suitably Pulpy Debut
It's hard not to feel that co-writer/director Ryan Prows' low budget crime comedy-thriller debut Lowlife wasn't heavily inspired by Quentin Tarantino's 1990's output (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown). Split into three distinct chapters entitled "Monsters," "Fiends" and "Thugs," featuring overlapping storylines where a group of disparate characters are all brought together through circumstance and coincidence to be part of a larger narrative endeavor, the film is overflowing in racially-charged outbursts, shocking displays of ultra-violence, bleakly uncomfortable bits of pitch-black comedy and a flurry of four-letter expletives that would make even a hardened sailor sitting in a bar swilling rum uncomfortably blush.
Crazy thing, for the most part Prows' feature-length debut doesn't end up feeling like some sort of Tarantino knockoff, especially once it gets rolling and the film's second chapter, "Fiends," kicks into high gear. There's some decent character development, some even better shocks and a couple of strong performances that are far more emotionally compelling than at first blush they looked like they were going to be. All-in-all, the movie is very easy to watch, everything building to a suitably blood-soaked climax that works a heck of a lot better than it maybe has any right to.
As stated, there are a number of storylines and characters at play here. Budget hotel owner and recovering junkie Crystal (Nicki Micheaux) makes a deal with local crime lord Teddy "Bear" Haynes (Mark Burnham) for a kidney to save her husband's life. Accountant and family man Keith (Shaye Ogbonna) picks up his former best friend Randy (Jon Oswald) when he gets out of prison only to see he has a giant swastika tattooed across his entire face. Disgraced former Mexican wrestler El Monstrou (Ricardo Adam Zarate) finds himself battling anger management issues while working as an enforcer for a local loan shark. When his pregnant wife Kaylee (Santana Dempsey) goes missing, he drops everything in a mad quest to find her. Agent Fowler (Jose Rosete), a crooked ICE officer, kidnaps illegal aliens and undocumented workers so Teddy can turn out the teenage girls as prostitutes and sell the organs of the others on the medical black market.
The opening scene is sensational, a solo Agent Fowler breaking into a room at Crystal's hotel to roust a number of illegal migrant workers. He lines them all up outside and it's a genuine question what it is he's about to do. Micheaux's performance during this sequence is a quick punch to the gut, the actress battling an emotional tsunami as she wrestles with whether or not to say anything to the obviously rogue ICE officer working well outside his mandate. Crystal waffles back and forth before finally, almost begrudgingly, putting herself right in the middle of harm's way as she calls out Agent Fowler for his actions, his response a terrifying threat of looming death that chilled me to the bone.
I can't say the movie elevates to that level again, and there are certainly some lumpy sequences that tend to run aimlessly in circles before lackadaisically finding their way back to the central plot. The "Monsters" section is particularly troublesome, this segment feeling the most self-indulgent and directionless. As clever as some of the dialogue here might be, most notably a conversation between El Monstrou and a 15-year-old girl about to celebrate her Quinceañera, it's also where the film feels the most like a thinly veiled Tarantino knockoff. But there is an still urgent energy to Prows' film that kept me watching, and by the time Crystal, El Monstrou, Keith and Randy finally found themselves together standing in the same room I was more than ready to discover where things were going to go to next.
The "Fiends" section is the film at its most consistent. Not only do we get fairly good insight into who Crystal is, what she has dealt with in her life and why she is so determined to do what she feels is the right thing, even better is the back and forth banter happening between Keith and Randy as they drive back into town from the prison. Most of it has to do with the gigantic swastika on the latter's face, of course, the former beside himself that his best friend would allow a bunch of white supremacists to do that to him, even if his survival behind bars required he get it. Their conversations have a surprisingly complex depth I wasn't expecting. Better, they're also genuinely funny, varying aspects of each man's character coming to the forefront as the two unwittingly descend further and further into the morally repugnant muck and mire their association with Teddy has tragically produced.
The climax is suitably violent, and I honestly love the fact that Prows keeps the blood and gore to a minimum, the visceral impact of my imagination running amok far more unnervingly effective in the long run than anything he could have splashed across the screen could have been. He also does a nice job of bringing all his different storylines and characters together into one place with believable coherence. Finally, even if it isn't unexpected, El Monstrou's transformation from belligerent thug to potential selfless superhero is still extremely well executed, the character quietly becoming the heart and soul of the entire opus. Lowlife might be a little derivative of the myriad of low budget crime thrillers that became so popular during the 1990s, but that doesn't make the film itself any less enjoyable, Prows crafting an exhilarating debut that's got me genuinely excited to see what he'll get up to next.
Film Rating: 3 (out of 4)