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New York City's Edenworks Advances Urban Aquaponics with Custom Ecosystems
New York City resident Jason Green wanted good local produce available in his city on a year-round basis. Concluding that other New Yorkers wanted the same thing, he addressed this insufficiency with aquaponics.
Desiring a more intimate relationship with food, Green was already gardening in his apartment window box. But in order to grow local produce year-round in New York City, he knew that a new sort of infrastructure was needed.
So Green, along with co-founders Ben Silverman and Matt La Rosa, founded Edenworks, which utilizes vertically-terraced, closed loop, modular aquaponic ecosystems. Read more →


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Bell's Brewery Third Coast Old Ale: A Barleywine for the Ages
Bell's Brewery was founded by Larry Bell in 1983 in Kalamazoo, Michigan (hence the third coast) as a supply shop for home brewers. In 1985, Mr. Bell began to sell his own homebrew, brewed in a soup kettle (!) in very, shall I say, primitive conditions. Apparently, his beer was really good, because by 1989, he and his few employees were bottling and selling lots of beer. By 1993, Bell's Brewery entered the wholesale market, and the rest is history. These days, Bell's is known for creating full-bodied ales. Something about the company that I find very special, is that they own their own farm, and grow their own barley! This demonstrates the commitment to beer that Bell's has, and it certainly makes the beer alluring and attractive to try.
Third Coast Ale (10.2% ABV) is a barleywine, which is a particular style of beer known for high alcohol content, often-fruity flavors, and in the US, hoppy bitterness. The type of beer called old ale (as Bell's names theirs) is considered by some to be the same as a barleywine. I am very interested in barleywine, because it is described by ancient Greek writers as a winey drink fermented from barley. Later in history, in the 1700s in Europe, when France and England had some bitter conflicts, the wealthy and the noble enjoyed barleywine as a strong (meaning high in alcohol content) bridge between ale and wine. But what really distinguishes a barleywine (and thus an old ale) is the style's specific gravity. This term refers to the density of the wort, as compared to water, and it has to do with how much sugar and alcohol remain in the final product (in basic terms). Simply put, the more alcohol in a liquid, the less dense it is, when compared to water. Barleywine has a high specific gravity, since barleywines are full of fruity, sugary goodness. But they also have a high alcohol content. This means that there is a hell of alot of yeast, converting a hell of alot of sugar into a hell of a lot alcohol in barleywine. Barleywine is a bit of an acquired taste, but once you try a few, you will be hooked.
Our Review
Bottle: I find it hard to put into words, but I find this bottle to be really classy. Maybe it is the brown glass, the beige-purple label, the brown lettering, and the muted tones, but something about this bottle really seems to indicate something special and upscale.
Pour: The color is a profound brown with a strong element of red, and a touch of beautiful amber. Barleywines traditionally pour thinner heads, but this one is a full two-fingers thick, and the color of khaki pants that have been across the African bush. While the entire head dissipates slowly, a small cap remains throughout the entire drinking session, leaving medium to heavy lacing. This is a truly beautiful, luscious, sensual head.
Aroma: The aroma is complex and full, with a strong bouquet of dark, fresh, sweet fruits, like blackberries, plums, and raisins. There is a definite undertone of figs and dates. Along with the fruit-forward elements is the clear bouquet of yeasty bread, oats, roasted, malted grains, toffee, and even a hint of caramel. This is a rich, complex aroma.
Flavor: There is an undeniable malty tone to this ale's flavor, and because it is a barleywine, the strong flavor of ethyl alcohol holds hands with every other flavor. Those other flavors include dark fruit leading the charge: prunes and raisins assault your tongue, second only to malt. This is a very sweet ale, but not quite to the point of being cloying (although dangerously close). Because American barleywines include more hops than their European cousins, there is a note of bitterness on the finish. I love hops, but my one problem with this ale is that the hops produce the desired bitterness, without the hops-like complexity of citrus, pine, and grass found in so many American IPAs.
Mouthfeel: Wow. The body is very thick and creamy, coating the tongue. As with most barleywines, though, the carbonation level is low, and behind the thickness is a sort of acidic feel (not taste) that thins out the body on the tongue. On the finish, the sweetness and bitterness stick to the taste buds.
Structure: This ale's structure is solid and dense. You could age it for a few years in a cool, dark cellar. I suspect that aging would mellow a bit of the sweetness and bitterness, and bring out the complexities of the fruit phytochemicals in the flavor. I would like to buy a case and store it for 5 or 6 years.
Food Pairing: Since a good barleywine like this really does bridge the gap between ale and wine, I would pair it with succulent meat like roast duck; tart, aged cheeses like Stilton; and vegetables like asparagus with a rich Hollandaise sauce drizzled on top.
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Due to the current situation in the UK and Worldwide, accommodation providers in the New Forest will now be closed to the public until further notice. Please check with businesses if/when they are taking bookings for future stays. Please note the UK Government are advising people to avoid travelling unless it is essential. Please see our webpage for further information about COVID-19.
If you love the relaxing and idyllic feeling of being outdoors or close to nature then what better way than to get close to our wonderful wildlife and our beautiful scenery than a camping or caravanning in the New Forest? Camping provides opportunities to explore new places, experience nature and learn something new.
The New Forest is a great destination for anyone who enjoys the laidback feeling of the great outdoors and with ample footpaths, family-friendly activities, fascinating wildlife and nature and some amazing off-road cycleways, it's easy to see why many people choose to have a holiday here.
Camping is the perfect break for families, and they are more than welcome here in the New Forest, with many of our campsites being geared up for younger visitors with fantastic playparks and other activities.
Camping and caravanning are also a great way to stay for couples and single travellers too! Whether you're looking for an active break in the forest or some time to relaxed and rejuvenate, camping is a fantastic choice of accommodation for everyone.
There are over fifteen different campsites in The New Forest where you can stay. Whether you are looking for an intimate campsite with a secluded woodland setting or a campsite with all the modern conveniences, there is an excellent variety on offer here.
Camping in the Forest manages ten of the campsites within the New Forest including sites in Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst and Cadnam (to name just a few). All of these sites have Green Tourism Silver Awards for their environmental credentials from the back-to-basics site at Aldridge Hill through to Roundhill Campsite with open grassy areas, ideal for children to play on. Some of the more basic sites offer fantastic opportunities to get close to nature.
All of our campsites have easy access into the open forest, where you can expect beautiful walks through our gladed woodlands, off-road cycling and close proximity some fantastic days out for all the family. At Green Hill Farm, if fishing is on your holiday list, they have two on-site fishing lakes. This particular campsite is also open all year around.
Some of our smaller campsites include Red Shoot Camping Park, which is in the perfect location for walking! Red Shoot have their own local shop and a lovely pub just a couple of steps away. Another one of our smaller campsites is Harrow Wood Farm Caravan Park. Located on the outskirts of a quiet village called Bransgore, where you can find some lovely pubs and local shops.
Another ideally located campsite is Long Meadow Campsite, which is surrounded by acres of forest, but still with quick enough access to Brockenhurst. Long Meadow offer spacious hardstanding and pitches, with or without electric.
As well as wonderful glamping pods, Back of Beyond Touring Park is a beautiful 30 acre haven, with lakes, woodland and heathland, it makes for a great place to unwind and listen to the sounds of nature.
One of Shorefield Holiday's sites also welcome touring and camping, Lytton Lawn. If you're looking for a coastal camping trip then this is the perfect place for you, being located near to their holiday park, Shorefield Country Park, in Milford on Sea.
For those summer camping trips, Chapelfield Camping are open from Wednesday 5th August to Tuesday 1st September, a relaxed and much loved campsite, where holidays have been enjoyed for over 10 years. And in 2020 they are also excitingly extending their facilities and giving you the opportunity to go glamping!
You can also expect to see some beautiful displays of stars at night with many of our campsites being in secluded spots that are away from light pollution. You may even have the odd New Forest pony or other animals roaming close by to where you are sleeping!
Did you know that some of our campsites are also dog friendly, so the whole family can come and enjoy a camping trip to the New Forest.
Please note that camping in the wild and overnight parking is not allowed in the New Forest National Park.
If you want to glam up your camping and don't want to sacrifice your creature comforts, then The New Forest is also a fantastic place to experience glamping! Glamping is becoming increasingly popular, and is a fantastic way to stay for those who like the idea of camping but need that little bit of extra luxury
Back of Beyond Camping at St Leonard's, near Ringwood is the perfect place for you to camp in style, with 4 different choices of glamping style, making 9 glamping units, to choose from, including a luxury yurt! Red Shoot Camping Park have a beautiful river keepers hut on site that you can stay in too.
What's stopping you? Browse through our camping and caravanning listings below today and book your perfect New Forest break.
You can search by dates, facilities and much more. Don't forget to take a look at our special offers for last minute deals on accommodation or added extras.
We also highly recommend that you purchase a Go New Forest Card for just £10 for your visit. This card will give you nearly 400 money-saving offers on accommodation, days out, activities, eating out and much more, you will soon recoup your £10 in savings!
The New Forest National Park is a wonderful place to visit and you can help it stay that way by being a Forest friendly visitor.
For their safety and your own please keep your distance from the animals - although owned and cared for by local people called commoners, they are unpredictable and best treated as wild.
To reduce the risk of damaging wildfires, campfires are not allowed without the landowner's permission. Disposable BBQs are welcome at Bolderwood, Blackwater and Wilverley where stands and water are available. Raised non-disposable BBQs are allowed on the hard-standing areas of car parks, providing water is available. Please check with individual camping sites as to their policies on BBQs.
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Camping in the Forest provide ten campsites dotted around the New Forest and welcome most types of touring unit from tents to caravans, and campervans to motorhomes. The locations of these unique campsites right in the heart of the forest mean you…
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating723 reviews
Shorefield Country Park is an award-winning, family run holiday park based on the south coast of the New Forest. With everything from modern self-catering caravan accommodation to luxury hot tub retreats, there's something to suit everyone.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating314 reviews
Milford On Sea
Lytton Lawn offers spectacular views over the Isle of Wight, and is a wonderful camping and touring park to visit at any time of year.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating418 reviews
Thorny Hill, Bransgore
With its children's play park, Holmsley is ideal for families of all ages – from those with young children looking for safe cycling routes to those looking for adventure with longer hikes and mountain biking.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating13 reviews
Near Lyndhurst
Matley Wood is a small and secluded campsite in a beautiful woodland setting, providing the ultimate in tranquillity. Side-by-side with nature and surrounded by oak trees, free roaming ponies and miles of cycleways and walkways, this site h
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating259 reviews
Long Meadow Campsite is ideally located in the heart of the New Forest providing direct forest access from the campsite with acres of forest to explore. We provide spacious hardstanding and grass pitches with electric hookup.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating431 reviews
Set in a beautiful location this site really gives you the freedom of the New Forest. This is a great location for a family holiday.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating306 reviews
Set in a beautiful woodland glade, Ashurst is a lovely site with a mainly open aspect but with some shaded areas of oak woodland in the New Forest. Situated on level ground, it's ideal for touring caravans, motorhomes and tents, all of which are…
Near Cadnam
Ocknell campsite is perfect for campers of all abilities. Situated on a quiet expanse of heathland with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, this site offers direct access from your tent to beautiful heathland and forest walks,
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating139 reviews
Relax within the tranquillity of a secluded holiday at Setthorns – you can really get back to nature here. Lots of wildlife takes advantage of this traditional site's quiet atmosphere.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating58 reviews
A peaceful grassland site amongst scattered oaks, offering the simple pleasures of natural surroundings in the New Forest.
Quiet secluded area with fishing on site. Excellent walking access to commons & New Forest. Shops, pubs and bus route to Salisbury and Southampton nearby.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating28 reviews
Our pretty site at Aldridge Hill offers intimate views of the bordering Blackwater Stream and Ober water, with free-roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys adding to the sense of natural harmony.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating693 reviews
Nestled in New Forest oak woods, this peaceful campsite has generous pitches and level ground. Truly a great location for a relaxing family holiday.
Chapelfield is a much-loved campsite where many happy holidays have been enjoyed over the last 10 years. An exciting extra for 2020 will be the opportunity to come 'glamping' at Chapelfield.
Near Cadnam
Longbeech campsite consists of beautiful open clearings overlooked by ancient beechwood which are a haven for local birdlife, including nuthatches, siskins, blue tits and coal tits. In addition, the campsite is often visited by the New Fore
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating399 reviews
St Leonards
Set in 30 acres of Countryside this family run peaceful park is exclusively for adults only. Back of Beyond is a touring, camping and glamping park with woodland and lakes for the over 18's.
Near Ringwood
Small family site set in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, surrounded by nature at its best, abundant wildlife, free-roaming ponies and cattle, easy access to the popular villages of the The New Forest and the stunning Jurassic coastline.
Harrow Wood Farm Caravan Park is set in 80 acres of farm land on the edge of the New Forest just inside the New Forest National Park. It has sixty pitches with hard standing and electric hook-up and some grass pitches for camping.
Looking for an unspoilt campsite in the New Forest National Park with good facilities and plenty for everyone to do?
The New Forest is an incredible place to spend a weekend, and at Avon Tyrrell we offer true New Forest Camping in a natural…


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Guide to Commercial Real Estate Search and Listing Websites
Commercial Real Estate search and listing websites are more important than ever when looking to purchase or market commercial properties. New search and listing websites, also known as marketplaces, are coming online and existing sites continue to modify their services. The Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry includes a variety of different websites providing a range of services to many types of users.
This guide will explore specific commercial real estate listing websites and companies associated with the CRE information industry. New ways of searching and marketing commercial properties will also be explored. This is a guide to how all types of investors, brokers, buyers, and sellers can search for properties and market their own properties on CRE listings sites.
Background on Commercial Real Estate Search and Listing Websites
A main function of CRE marketplaces is to enable buyers, sellers, and brokers to search properties listed for sale or market their own properties for sale or lease. There are significant differences in the ways CRE marketplaces serve their customers. Some marketplace websites are free for anyone to post or list properties, and some platforms charge usage fees that can total several thousand dollars per year. Other marketplace sites focus on specific types of for sale properties while others focus on properties for lease. Other sites restrict access to only licensed real estate professionals that are fee paying members of a specific association.
A problem lies in there is no single real estate marketplace that provides most property listing information across different markets to all people for little or no fee.
Commercial property listing information is extremely fragmented compared with the residential real estate market. For example, popular residential marketplace websites such as Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com, to name just a few, show nearly every residential property listing on the market free of charge. CRE marketplaces typically provide a smaller cross section of only certain commercial property types. Property brokers and owners usually add their listings for free, but sometimes are required to pay a fee to advertise their listings. Some large CRE marketplaces charge users a fee just to access and search their property database.
What Users Want in a CRE Marketplace
Most CRE industry participants value a marketplace with a large selection of property listings, accurate and updated property information, low-cost access to the information, and a user-friendly experience.
The CRE industry does not have a common source of property listing data that can form an extensive open marketplace. Many CRE companies closely guard acquired commercial property data and sell data access to users for substantial fees. Companies who choose not to pay for access to large fee based CRE marketplaces are left to search and market their properties on smaller, local marketplace platforms.
Most CRE marketplace websites do not include a large number of property listings across a variety of markets and property types. The lack of a large and open CRE marketplace where users are free to search and add listings, results in less transparency in the market.
List of Commercial Real Estate Search and Listings Sites
Below is an overview of CRE websites that includes many top CRE marketplace platforms with a significant amount of property listings in large markets. There are other CRE marketplaces that cater to more specific audiences or have a small number of niche listings. The list is not meant to be all-inclusive but rather focuses on a broad selection of CRE marketplaces throughout the US.
CoStar is the largest player in the commercial real estate information industry. It's a publicly traded company (CSGP) that sells property information services to real estate brokers, investors, and owners. CoStar has been around a long time and has a large database of commercial property listings, comps, off market property information, and tenant information. Pricing for CoStar products are not published and can fluctuate significantly depending on the customer, number of services, markets utilized, and number of users. The flagship Costar Suite product including Property, Comps, and Tenant information usually starts at over $500 per month for one user in a single market MSA. Multiple products, markets, and users can easily cost customers over a thousand dollars per month. Access to only the CoStar Property marketplace, which doesn't include comps and tenant information, will generally start at over $300 per month for a single MSA market and user.
The advantage of a CoStar Property marketplace subscription is access to a nationwide database of property listings from the most recognized CRE brokerage firms. CoStar claims to have more property listings than any other CRE marketplace. However, property listings can only be searched by subscribers that pay thousands of dollars a year to access the information. Adding a property listing to CoStar is free for anyone, even without paying for a subscription. CoStar wants to obtain all the property data it can and then charges all users to access the data. The CoStar Property marketplace and other CoStar products are mostly used by established CRE companies and brokers looking for an information advantage in exchange for paying the high subscription fees.
CoStar has a long history of acquiring competitors and pursuing legal action to maintain its dominant market position and strong pricing power. CoStar has acquired other competing CRE marketplaces such as LoopNet, Showcase, CityFeet, and LandsofAmerica to name a few. The common theme of these CoStar owned marketplaces is to charge users a monthly fee to list a property. The monthly fee is typically around $70 per month for each property listing. CoStar also uses their acquired websites to up sell customers to more expensive CoStar branded services. These acquisitions maintain CoStar's large marketplace advantage and substantial pricing power for their suite of products.
LoopNet is a large CRE marketplace that was acquired by CoStar in 2012 for $860 million. At the time of the acquisition LoopNet was a direct competitor to CoStar, with LoopNet offering customers similar services at lower prices. CoStar has stripped away many of LoopNet's other competing services since the acquisition to leave LoopNet specifically as a property advertising marketplace.
Anyone can search LoopNet's property listings for free even if they don't sign up for an account. In October 2017, LoopNet changed its listing policy by no longer allowing users to add standard property listings to the site for free. Users can still list all types of properties for sale or lease on LoopNet for around $70 per month for each listing.
LoopNet remains a popular CRE marketplace claiming to have more listings, site traffic, and geographic coverage than other listing sites. It remains to be seen if LoopNet can maintain its dominant position in CRE search. Many CRE marketplaces allow users to add listings for free, however, these other sites currently lack the large number of listings and geographic scale that LoopNet provides.
Multiple Listing Services (MLS)
Multiple Listings Services or MLS's consist of many individual real estate brokerages where members share property listing information to cooperate with marketing and selling listed properties. A broker listing their properties on an MLS will offer a cooperating commission to any broker who brings a buyer to close on the transaction. There are hundreds of different MLS's across the United States. They include both residential and commercial property listings. Membership to an MLS is usually available only to licensed real estate professionals who pay the required membership dues, which typically range from $500 – $1,000 per year.
MLS's include many property listings across different property types in their local markets. Heavily populated metro areas may contain several different MLS's. Large residential real estate marketplace websites like Zillow and Redfin negotiate agreements with MLS's to obtain property data and show MLS property listings on their websites. Commercial property listing platforms have not formed similar partnerships with MLS's to access the commercial data, even though MLS's comprise many commercial property listings not found on other CRE marketplaces.
Non-institutional real estate assets, those priced for sale under $10 million, generally make up the majority of listed properties on an MLS. All property types are included for both sale and lease on most MLS's, but for sale properties typically outnumber for lease listings by a large margin.
Most commercial real estate brokers do not have access to more than one MLS. If a broker wanted to access all MLS property listings across the US, they would need to join hundreds of different MLS's. Membership to an MLS currently provides a way for brokers to search many property listings in a specific market region and market their own property listings to other brokers.
UPDATE: As of December 14, 2017 CommercialSearch parent company Xceligent declared bankruptcy and completely shut down CommercialSearch.com.
CommercialSearch is a CRE marketplace where users can search multiple property types for sale or lease in markets across the US. Listings can be added for free or a user can purchase a Preferred plan for $50 per month to increase listing exposure and move up in the search results. CommercialSearch populates its property database through relationships with real estate brokers and by allowing users to upload their listings free of charge. The marketplace shows a large number of sale and lease listings in many different markets. A common complaint with CommercialSearch, along with many other CRE marketplaces, is that listings are not updated regularly and often times were sold or taken off the market.
Xceligent is the parent company of CommercialSearch and together they compete directly with CoStar in many of the same markets. Xceligent is a much smaller company compared to CoStar in terms of both revenue and employees. As of 2017 both companies are involved in litigation against each other. CoStar claims Xceligent is stealing its proprietary property information and adding it to the CommercialSearch site. Xceligent claims CoStar is in violation of antitrust laws by obtaining broker property information and claiming the data as proprietary. Customers of both companies are harmed by these industry practices. CoStar is able to charge high prices for access to their listing data and CommercialSearch cannot match CoStar's large property database. How the courts resolve the lawsuit will certainly impact CRE marketplaces going forward.
Craigslist has a large inventory of commercial real estate listings in many different markets all over the world. Commercial properties posted on Craigslist consist mainly of for lease listings on the lower end of the market. Potential tenants can search office, retail, and industrial properties for lease on Craigslist. Owners and brokers can post property listings to Craigslist free of charge.
Craigslist fills a gap in commercial property marketplaces because there are not many well known options where participants can list and search properties in multiple markets for free. Other free listing websites are not as widely used as Craigslist with those searching for smaller, less expensive commercial spaces. Few if any marketplaces cover the geographic reach of Craigslist across many different countries.
It can be difficult to accurately search different property types and areas with Craigslist given the format of how listings are posted and organized. There is no map search and it's difficult to perform a search based on space size and specific location. The search can be time consuming and properties may be completely missed in a search if a listing does not contain certain key words. Listings also expire after a week and need to be reposted regularly. Searching properties solely through Craigslist is not ideal, even though attractive properties can be found that are not listed on other sites. There are other CRE marketplaces with much better user search interfaces where it's free to search and add listings, however, few are as publicly well known as Craigslist.
Catylist has partnered with some large brokerage firms to display property listing information on their CRE marketplace platform. The company also creates CRE marketplaces for some broker managed commercial MLS associations in the US and Canada. These individual MLS platforms usually require broker membership to access their listing data. Catylist's own CRE marketplace includes property listings across the US and it's free to search. As with other CRE Marketplaces, some listings shown have not been updated recently and are actually off the market. A Full Access Membership can be purchased for $50 per month that allows users to add an unlimited number of property listings.
42 Floors
42 Floors focuses on matching tenants with the right space and the right broker for leasing the space. The site shows mostly for lease listings of office, retail, and industrial properties. It's free to post and search listings on the site. Users may upgrade for a monthly fee to an Elite account for automatic posting of their listings to the top of search results. The site provides a large selection of for lease listings in markets across the US. The site shows when each property was last posted and listings over 90 days old are clearly labeled.
The CREXi marketplace shows many types of commercial property listings for sale from recognized brokerage firms. The properties are generally on the higher end of the market. CREXi only offers commercial properties for sale and not for lease. Searching property listings is free for anyone but adding a property listing can only be done by a licensed broker with an exclusive right to sell. A listing may be rejected if deemed too small for the buyer audience. CREXi shows when each property listing was last updated, with some listings updated regularly while others go months without updates.
Real Massive
Real Massive is a CRE marketplace offering office, retail, and industrial space for lease along with a small number of properties for sale. It's free for all users to list and search properties. Users may upgrade to a Pro or Premier account that includes more options and analysis when marketing a property listing. Real Massive serves several market areas throughout the US with varying numbers of listings depending on the specific market. Listings also vary in how often they are updated and the amount of property information provided. Some listings may remain on the market for months without being updated and others may not show property details such as photos or list prices. Users interested in a property can click to submit an online inquiry to Real Massive and a CRE professional will contact them.
Commercial Café
Commercial Café focuses on office, retail, and industrial listings available for lease by large real estate brokers and owners. The site is developed and run by Yardi, a company providing software and service solutions for large real estate companies. Brokers and property owners may upload their listings to the site for free. It is also free for any user to create an account and search all listings. Most of the site's property listings are sourced from large institutional property owners and brokers.
In up front and full disclosure, MarketPier is the website where this guide and blog were created. But the idea and mission behind MarketPier is believed to be important for the CRE industry.
MarketPier is an open CRE marketplace where it's free for anyone to search and add property listings. Users have access to MLS property listing data as well as user generated listings with all information updated regularly. The MLS information available on MarketPier contains many broker listings, with some properties not included on any other CRE listing sites. MarketPier can provide users MLS listing data because they are part of a real estate brokerage that represents clients looking to buy, sell, or lease property.
Many CRE sites have a limited number of listings with outdated information. The largest CRE marketplaces charge users thousands of dollars in fees to list properties, or even search property databases. MarketPier provides accurate property listing information to all users free of charge.
MarketPier currently serves most California real estate markets with plans to expand the platform to other states. Property types shown for sale and lease include multifamily, office, retail, industrial, land, hotel, residential income, business opportunity, mixed-use, and special purpose. Commercial properties for sale make up most of the listing inventory.
MarketPier believes the CRE market is better served when anyone can list and search CRE properties without paying high fees.
Future of the CRE Information Industry
The CRE industry has come a long way in embracing technology that makes property information more accessible, but it still has a long way to go. Online search options for residential properties once looked a lot like the commercial real estate search market does now. It was just over a decade ago when most residential property listing information was only available to licensed real estate professionals. The residential market is now more transparent and consumers are empowered with the information to make informed real estate decisions. It is time the commercial real estate market followed suit by opening commercial property information to everyone.


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While we first met took the time to get to know me. She did not question me what I wanted to perform or what my desires were. I thought this become a bit unexpected at first however I now recognize why she did it. As opposed to speeding in to shop the day, she wanted to recognize what become preserving my lower back in lifestyles. By understanding what my war factors have been, she could higher craft a plan to assist me to circulate forward.
It took me a while to find lifestyles instruct that I clicked with. One in every of the most important criteria for me changed into a non-public obligation. Female entreprenuer coach – Would the teachers call me returned once they said they could? Might observe up on a lead that I gave them telling them that I wanted to paintings with them? And most significantly were these coaches demonstrating in their own lifestyles the sort of results I wanted? Had been they happy, healthful, rich, had been they surely quality people and finally did they have tremendous relationships of their lives?
I had also made the decision that I, in my opinion, desired to work with a female instruct because girls have particular issues that a male educate might not continually take critically or completely understand. This is in no manner supposed to disparage a male train, it changed into only a non-public preference I had presented in my lifestyles.
Female entreprenuer coach – I've had male coaches earlier than and that they have been excellent mentors.
After contacting some ladies life coaches that met my standards I was getting nowhere with locating the educate I wanted to paintings with. I put the idea in the lower back of my mind and endured running on my unique tasks and goals. Then on a cruise in the Caribbean, Female entreprenuer coach – I had the good fortune to run into a pal/acquaintance that did lifestyles coaching. I was a touch apprehensive however I asked her at dinner if she might educate me and he or she to my satisfaction stated sure. Earlier that week I had watched her have interaction with human beings and extra importantly discovered how she linked with me for my part. She was heat, gracious and had built a life for herself that I desired to emulate. She was someone I could look up to and someone I wanted to paintings with deeply.
Her coaching commenced off at my pace and become no longer a preset schedule she led all her clients through. It becomes virtually customized and changed into constructed for me and for what I wanted. She was additionally accessible and responded to my questions and worries quickly. I did now not must hunt her down and felt like I used to be her handiest client. The periods completely centered on me and what I desired.


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Benefits of 3D Printing in Product Development
One of the prominent challenges that product designers face, is not having the ability to make clients or in-house management staff to realize how the product will look and feel actually. Despite the possible advancements in 3D CAD technologies, explaining design aspects through digital models always ends up with "can you prove-it" question.
MPE recently added a new 3D printer to its engineering toolbox. While 3D printing isn't new, the advances in technology and filament materials has made it more flexible and affordable.
Here are a few ways our customers benefit from our use of 3D printing during the product development phase.
Drive Innovation –The ability to build prototypes, create physical models, and use inexpensive replicas speed the innovation process in a safe and consequence free setting. Testing ideas quickly and discovering what doesn't work often leads to an ideal solution. 3D printing allows ideas to develop faster than ever.
Reduce Cost and Time – To ensure the ergonomics and fit of a product are just right, you must actually hold it and use it. With 3D printing, the cost and time required to develop prototypes can be greatly reduced. The same CAD software and the printing equipment can be utilized to produce different geometries. Unlike conventional prototyping methods such as CNC machining, the amount of waste produced is minimal, as rapid prototyping only prints the material that is actually required to build the object. 3D printing allows us to validate components before investing in expensive molding tools.
Mitigate Risk – The 3D printing process offers the ability to identify flaws in the design prior to mass production. The materials available for rapid prototyping closely resemble the properties and strength of the actual product, making it possible to perform physical tests easily. The risks of faults and potential usability issues can be identified earlier to avoid problems that might occur later during manufacturing process.
Improved Communication – Having a physical model in hand which is an exact or very close representation of the finished product eliminates ambiguity. You can get immediate feedback from your customer and incorporate the changes immediately. Prior to finalizing the design, several iterations are generally required. With each iterative process, the design improves further, building confidence for both the designer as well as the end consumer. This also helps in identifying the actual need of the market, making possible to develop competitive products with better acceptance rate.
VOC Feedback – Providing customers with multiple iterations of a design is a cost-effective way to get Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback. 3D parts are extremely close to production parts in both appearance and functionality. This process is an affordable way to "test" your concept at a trade show, get immediate end-user feedback and incorporate those changes into the final design before money has been spent on expensive tooling.
Looking to see what else is new at MPE? Take a look at the addition of our press brake with an automatic tool changer (ATC).


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Coffee, tea and treats in the University District
Hungry during your date? Might want to visit Ugly Mug Cafe. You can order up some fresh soup and sandwiches or just sip your coffee with a date.
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Coffee and French treats in Ballard
Out early after a long night? Take your date to Cafe Besalu. You can enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and pear galettes.
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Coffee and tea in Pioneer Square
Looking for a coffee company open every day of the week? Take your sweetie to Elm Coffee Roasters. You can try a soy latte or a freshly-baked brownie.
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Coffee and tea in Downtown Seattle
Going out for coffee? Take your date to Monorail Espresso. Enjoy customer favorites like the burnt creme latte.
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Looking for something big and flashy to occupy a couple days? Want an event that is fun for both you and a date? Here are two of the cooler celebrations rolling through
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Fremont cakes and treats
Have a cake craving? Take your girlfriend or boyfriend to Simply Desserts. Choose from red velvet, hazelnut and many other fun flavors.
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Fresh cupcakes in Downtown Seattle
Ever had a snickerdoodle cupcake? How about chocolate-covered raspberry? Head to Trophy Cupcakes with your date to see how they fare.
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Pastries and baked goods in Columbia
Hungry for a sandwich with dessert? Take your date to Columbia City Bakery. They also have varieties of tea and coffee to choose from.
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It took some getting used to being internet free but now we have it back, I haven't been using it as much. Neither has David. I didn't think we were addicted to using the internet, but given the initial withdrawal symptoms and then relishing the time we spent together without internet in our lives, I guess we were addicted.
In our downtime recently, David got to finish cutting-up some branches and relocating them out of the way....
....and I got to re-organise my pots around the verandah again, giving some poor plants much needed morning sunlight. It should make this philodendron a little happier.
I even got to plant some more vegetables in our small garden beds, which was something I really enjoyed. I'm imagining fresh cauliflower and french beans, along with the wom bok which went in a few weeks earlier.
We even got to contemplate building some wicking beds, which we have been entertaining for years. Given that we're removing a precious shade tree, we thought about how we can turn some wicking beds into some extended shade for the area too.
I'm getting around to catching up with all the regular blogs I read, but at a pace which is less net-centric. How do you think your life is effected by how much you use the internet?


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|Clarifying note added 8/3/2016 in response to inquiries:
As in ARRL-sponsored VHF/UHF contests, a single operator low power
station may use up to 100 watts power output, measured at the transmitter,
on 222/432 and 50 watts on higher bands. Also, operators at a multioperator
station may work that station using their own calls only on 2.3 GHz and
above and only by using separate equipment, not equipment also used by
the multiop station. This rule is the same as in the ARRL January, June
and September VHF contests.
Rules for the 39th annual August UHF Contest, 2016
1. Objective: To work as many amateur stations in as many 2 degrees by 1 degrees grid squares as possible using authorized amateur frequencies above 222 MHz and all authorized modes of emission.
2. Date and Contest Period: First full weekend of August. Begins 1800 UTC Saturday, ends 1800 UTC Sunday (August 6-7, 2016). Entrants may use as much of this time as they wish.
3. Entry Categories:
3.1. Single Operator Low Power (100 watts output or less on 222 and 432, 50 watts output on higher bands)
3.2. Single Operator High Power
3.3. Rover: A rover station moves any distance exceeding 500 meters during the course of a contest. A rover may have two operators plus drivers and observers. An operator may perform any or all rover functions, but a driver's function shall be limited to driving the vehicle. Drivers may be switched out during the event. Any number of observers are also allowed, however observers may not perform any rover function at any time. Rover vehicles with only one occupant are allowed to perform all functions listed above. As of the 2016 August UHF Contest, a mobile station that moves over 500 meters but doesn't visit a second grid square may submit a log as a rover Rovers are encouraged to visit multiple grid squares to provide more contacts and multipliers, but you don't have to do that to be a rover.
3.3.1. A rover vehicle may transport only one station using a single call sign. An exception is provided for members of an immediate family who share a single station in one vehicle.
3.3.2. A rover may not operate with more than one call sign.
3.3.3. Rover vehicles must transport all the equipment, power supplies, and antennas used at each operating site.
3.3.4. Rovers MUST sign "rover" on Phone and /R on CW and digital modes after their call sign.
3.3.5. All Rovers are encouraged to adopt operating practices that allow as many stations as possible to contact them.
3.3.6. Rover operators may submit separate logs for single operator (fixed station) in addition to their rover entries. Rovers submitting a score for inclusion in a club competition must also include a secondary summary sheet indicating the portion of the score that counts for the club score if any of the QSOs submitted take place outside of their club's territory.
3.3.7. A rover may not make more than 100 QSOs with any other one rover.
3.4. Limited Rover. Limited Rover. Same as the "Rover" class above, but operation is permitted only on the 222 MHz, 432 MHz, 903 MHz and 1296 MHz bands. Output power limits shall be the same as those defined for the Single Operator Low Power category.
3.5. Unlimited Rover. Same as Rover class above, but Unlimited Rovers may use more than two operators and are exempt from rules 3.3.3 and 3.3.7.
3.6. Multioperator.
3.6.1 Multioperator stations may not include QSOs with their own operators except on frequencies higher than 2.3 GHz. Even then, a complete, different station (transmitter, receiver and antenna) must exist for each QSO made under these conditions.
4. Exchange: Four-digit Maidenhead grid-square locator.
4.1. Exchange of signal report is optional.
5. Scoring:
5.1. QSO points:
5.1.1. Count three points for each complete 222- or 432-MHz QSO.
5.1.2. Count six points for each complete 902- or 1296-MHz QSO.
5.1.3. Count 12 points for each 2.3-GHz (or higher) QSO.
5.2. Multiplier: The total number of different grid squares worked per band. Each 2 degree by 1 degree grid square counts as one multiplier on each band it is worked.
5.3. Final score: Multiply the total number of QSO points from all bands operated by the total number of multipliers for final score. Example: W1AW works W3CCX in FN20 on 222, 432 and 1296 MHz. This gives W1AW 12 QSO points (3 + 3 + 6) and also three grid-square multipliers. Final score is 12 QSO points X 3 multipliers, or 36.
5.4. Rovers only: The final score consists of the total number of QSO points from all bands times the sum of unique multipliers (grid squares) worked per band (regardless of which grid square they were made in) plus one additional multiplier for every grid square activated (made a contact from).
5.4.1. Rovers are listed in the contest score listings under the Division from which the most QSOs were made.
6. Miscellaneous:
6.1. Partial QSOs do not count. Both call signs, full exchanges and acknowledgment must be sent and received.
6.2. A transmitter, receiver or antenna used to contact one or more stations under one call sign may not be used subsequently during the contest period under any other call sign (with the exception of family stations). The intent of this rule is to accommodate family members who must share a rig, not to manufacture artificial contacts.
6.3. All equipment and antennas used by entrants must be owned and operated by amateurs. Use of non-amateur owned gear is not prohibited, but use of such equipment places the entrant in a separate category, ineligible for awards.
6.4. Contacts made by re-transmitting either or both stations, whether by satellite or terrestrial means, are prohibited. Frequencies regularly occupied by a repeater in a locality may not be used for contest work, even if the repeater is turned off.
6.5. All entrants, regardless of category, are permitted to use spotting assistance or nets including but not limited to DX-alerting nets, internet chat rooms, APRS and other packet, reverse beacon networks and repeaters to identify stations available for contacts and to announce (self-spot) their availability for contacts. Announcements shall be limited to call sign, location, band or frequency, mode andif applicabletransmitting sequence and listening direction. These methods of spotting assistance may also be used to coordinate antenna peaking prior to initiation of the contact and to explain contest rules, such as the exchange required, for those who need clarification. Such assistance may not be used to facilitate the completion of any contact once the contact has commenced. This means such assistance may not be used to convey receipt or non-receipt of any required element of a contact or to request a repeat of any required element of a contact.
7. Awards: Certificates will be awarded in the following categories:
7.1. Top single-operator High and Low power score in each ARRL Division.
7.2. Top single operator High and Low power score on each band (222, 432, 902, 1296 and 2304-and-up categories) in each ARRL Division where significant effort or competition is evidenced. (Note: Since the highest score per band will be the award winner for that band, an entrant may win a certificate with additional single-band achievement stickers.) For example, if K2TEO has the highest single-operator multi-band score in the New England Division and his 432-MHz score is higher than any other New England Division single-operators, he will earn both a certificate for being the single-operator Division leader and an endorsement sticker for 432 MHz.
7.3. Top multi-operator score in each ARRL Division where significant effort or competition is evidenced. (Multioperator entries are not eligible for single-band awards.)
7.4. Top Rover, Limited Rover and Unlimited Rover score in each ARRL Division.
7.4.1. The Northern Lights Radio Society limited rover award will be presented to the highest scoring rover station that operates on no more than three bands (any three bands). Winners need not be NLRS members.
7.5. Additional certificates may be awarded where significant effort or competition is evidenced.
8. Log submission: Deadline for submission of entries for this contest is 1800z Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
8.1. Paper logs and properly completed summary sheets should be mailed to: John Kalenowsky, K9JK, 58 N. Oak St., Palatine, IL 60067.
8.2. Cabrillo-formatted logs should be emailed to: email@example.com Use exactly the same cabrillo header as last year.
8.3. Entries postmarked or email dated after the deadline may only be considered checklogs.
More information about submitting a log is here.


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How to Fix Your Deadlift Form: Back Extension
Fix Your Deadlift Form
For all barbell lifts when we stand – squats, deadlifts and overhead presses – we must be able to maintain isometric control of the low back or lumbar spine and put the spine in normal anatomical extension. Learning how to set your back in normal lumbar and thoracic extension will fix your deadlift form, since you're likely not doing this correctly.
Deadlifting without normal lumbar extension is dangerous, and the most common form error we see. Keep reading to learn how to set your back for squats and presses, as well.
Scapular Retraction is NOT Extension
There is a difference between scapular retraction and thoracic extension. Most lifters squeeze their shoulder blades together (scapular retraction) and believe they are extending their thoracic spine, or upper back. First, learn how to properly control your thoracic spine without your lumbar spine.
Lift the chest and pull the shoulder blades down into the back pockets. This is thoracic extension. Keep your lower back relaxed as you do this, and only focus on setting your upper back.
How to Set the Lumbar in Extension
While standing, contract your lumbar spinal erectors, located at your sacrum (the bottom of your low back). If you can't do this, refer to the Superman prescrioption below. If you can, apply it to your deadlift. During the deadlift, once you complete step 3 of bringing your shins to the bar, you will squeeze your chest up without dropping your hips. This replicates how you set your back when you were standing up straight. Learn all 5 steps to the perfect deadlift here. During squats and overhead presses, properly bracing of the abdomen and a big held breath (Valsalva) will set the lumbar spine in extension. Learn how to squat and press.
The Superman exercise is extremely useful if you struggle with setting your thoracic and/or lumbar spine in extension. If you can't contract your spinal erectors while standing, you'll have to learn how. Try the Superman exercise! Lay flat on your stomach, arms out in front and legs straight behind you. First, only lift your arms up off the ground – this is thoracic extension. Practice this for 10-20 reps. Then, lift your legs up off the ground – lumbar extension. Practice this for 10-20 reps. Finally, lift both your arms and legs up off the ground at the same time to perform both thoracic and lumbar extension.
Be sure to watch the video to see how to set your back – in action!


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Wood carving is done throughout Ghana , however it is mostly focused in the Ashanti region just north of Accra. The little towns of Aburi and Ahwiaa are discussed commonly on the web as wood creating centers. The wood carving custom was constantly a fundamental part of the culture of the ethnic Akan individuals who, for centuries, have actually occupied all of Ghana and part of the Ivory Coast.
Contemporary Ghana Sculpture
Today, Ghanaian wood carvers produce an unlimited variety of figurines and plaques for the vacationer trade, or for export to various other nations. Some are skillfully created with modern African figures and animals. If you return 100 years or even more, nonetheless, you would not see such specific creativity. In the old days, carving was done as a communal, not specific, type of expression. Discrepancy from community accepted standards and designs was tabooed. Creating was done under the strict direction of clan leaders, and was completely done by guys. Not every man sculpted. The carvers were viewed as a privileged minority endowed with special skills from God. They even had their own secret initiation routines for apprentices.
Sculpting a Djembe Drum
The conventional Ghanaian carved wood items consist of: drums, masks, (Akuaba) fertility dolls, mortars and stools. All these products are still made and exported today. The type and design of these products has actually altered very little over the years.
An Ashanti stool
The stools are a topic on their own. They were a symbol of status among the tribal leaders and can likewise be a carved record of maternal genealogy. They are created from a single piece of wood. The seat part is curved and represents the warm accept of a mother. The center middle section includes signs that suggest the owner's beliefs, history or values. The majority of stools had an Adinkra symbol on the front. These symbols were likewise stenciled on cloth. They are used today on many handicraft items. A lot of modern Ghanians understand the meanings of each Adrinka symbol. The symbol on the stool in the image above is called Gye Nyame, or "except for God", and shows the supremacy of God. creating stools Because ancient times, trees in Ghana were thought about dwelling locations of supernatural spirits and powers, both benevolent and malevolent. The trees felled for carving were offered particular ritual purification rites. When a carver acquired a new set of devices, the tools had to be pacified to obtain excellent and polite relations from the spirits. Strong alcoholic drinks were poured on the devices and unique libation prayers were offered.(See a passage from a prayer at the top.). In Ghana , the main woods utilized in creating are Sese (Holarrhena wulfsbergii) and Tweneboa (Cordia millenii ). The tweneboa is a sacred tree. Its name actually suggests "drum tree ". It is fairly soft and easy to create and often currently hollow, which makes it optimal for drum making. Most Kpanlogo drums are made from tweneboa. Various other woods utilized consist of: Afromosia, Mahogonay, Odum"Iroko", Cedrela and Sinuro. a young carver. The wood carvers in Ghana today work 10 hours a day, 7 days a week. They make their own tools from iron and steel and keep them really sharp. Do a video search online for " Ghana wood carvers "and you will see some outstanding carving with easy devices, and no elegant vises or components. The info in this post was acquired from numerous sources on the web including an informative report entitled" Carving Tradition in Ghana ", by the Ghana National Commission for UNESCO.


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What is a Beginners Milonga?
A 30 minute lesson followed by dancing for new tango dancers.
This is an opportunity to enjoy a real Argentine Tango Milonga (dance social).
The rules are:
Welcome back everybody!
This Month:
1. Lesson 8:00 – 8:30 with Steve and Tatiana.
2. Beginners Tandas 8:30 – 9:30.
3. Regular Tandas: 9:30 – 12:00.
4. DJ: Fabulous DJ El Stevito will be playing exciting Tango music just perfect for dancing all night long!
Time: 8:00 pm – 12:00 midnight (Lesson 8:00 – 8:30)
BYO DRINKS, WATER, WINE, etc and LOTS of SNACKS for passionate dancing all night. (Water is also available for sale $1.00.)
Location: Milonga El Abrazo de Gainesville is held regularly on the second Saturday of each month at "The Movement Zumba Studio" 1212 N. Main St., Gainesville, Florida 32601. (On the West side of the street in the Gainesville Shopping Center three stores south of the Publix Supermarket. Easy parking near the front door. Security Guard on duty until midnight.)
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The new Menchie's at HighGate Village on Kingsway in Burnaby is now open. The new location is bright and spacious and they have more seating than the other locations I've been to.
I love frozen yogurt, especially Menchie's, but all of their other locations are far from my house, so I didn't visit them much. When I heard they were opening one in Burnaby (which is still far from me, but much closer than North Van, Surrey, or Cambie Street) I told myself I would go on the day it opened. Since I'm crazy, I stuck to my word and I drove out on a rainy night with my friend to try some on opening day.
What I like about Menchie's is their selection of frozen yogurt flavours. They have two dairy free sorbet flavours at all times, which I love because then I don't have to get a stomachache from indulging.
This time I got a mix of honeydew melon and peach sorbet. Both were refreshing and mild with a smooth texture. They made a nice dessert because it was sweet, but not too heavy.
Topping wise I have an obsession with popping boba. They had four flavours here (strawberry, lychee, passionfruit, and mango) so I went crazy and loaded up my bowl with them. I love their squishy texture and the burst of fruit juice.
Like all other times I visited Menchie's, I left happy. I will definitely be back to this location!
Yes, for great frozen yogurt.


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SALE Basic Grace Top - White
All Sale Items are non-refundable.
We do not accept Returns or Exchanges for Sale Items.
Minimal Coverage Triangle Bikini Top
Our Basic Grace Top is handcrafted from premium Italian Lycra. This piece is a timeless classic for every wardrobe. It provides minimal coverage with back ties. We have made this design as simplistic as possible with removable padding to provide you with the option of comfort while still feeling free. The Basic Grace Top is designed to complement our Basic Grace Bottoms. Also available in Red or Black.
- Italian Nylon Lycra
- Removable Padding
- Tie Straps
Model wears a size: NZ 10│US 6│EU 42
Bust: 86cm│Waist: 63cm│Hip: 88cm


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The Arkona is a full-length goose down parka for girls. Part of our Origins Collection, the Arkona brings an 80s-inspired design to modern materials technology and premium natural down and fur. This jacket is warm enough for chilly winters and light enough to be comfortable throughout fall and spring. The Arkona includes numerous luxury features for comfort and cold-weather utility, including a coyote fur hood trim, fleece-lined pockets, and a waist belt with a metal clasp to ensure a snug fit.
*Fur has been zipped off on the furless option.
"...they're better made than some parkas that cost much, much more."
"Eye-catching and extremely warm."
"Just save yourself some cash and buy it from Triple FAT Goose."
Based Off Of Size 5
From sick days to snow days, rest assured that your kids are bundled with the quality warmth of a Triple F.A.T. Goose jacket.


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Enrol by25th Sep 2020
Start date3rd Oct 2020
Created In Visual Design
Created in Visual Design is our industry-led course in visual design and graphics – 9 months and part time, it's built to help you land your dream career in the creative industry.
Whether your background is in graphic design, illustration, UX/UI or similar, our course will give you the mindset, skillset and portfolio to accelerate your career.
We've collaborated with leading industry partners to bring you a range of briefs that will boost your portfolio. You'll get the opportunity to flex your creative muscles, tell brand stories and hone excellence in execution (we're talking pixel perfect), because that's what industry expects.
You'll work, support and collaborate with other career-hungry creatives in a range of creative disciplines – and will leave with everything you need to launch 'brand you' as a business, whatever that looks like for you.
How you'll learn
People learn best by doing. That's why Created courses are built around tasks and briefs. You'll work on real industry projects, following the Created process until you're presenting a final concept directly to clients.
People also learn best when they define their own schedule. We know how busy life can be, so our course blends in-person and online content to fit around you. You'll work in groups and individually, in London and remotely.
You'll always learn on your own terms, but you won't have to go at it alone. Your experience is mapped out by industry to ensure you're always growing in the areas employers highly prize.
What you'll learn
Industry look for fully rounded people when hiring new talent. They expect high levels of skill, but also a great sense of professionalism and a deep self-awareness. That's why on Created In Visual Design you will:
- Level-up your practice, starting with our technical bootcamp to hone in on those important software skills. With that under your belt, we'll introduce you to the various industry ways of working, from in-house through to freelance. At each stage, you'll answer an industry brief, giving you the chance to finesse your creative process and produce 5 new pieces for your portfolio.
- Develop important self-knowledge so you can perform at your best. With the help of a professional coach you'll gain insight into your motivations, strengths, values, habits and natural working style, so your creativity can flourish.
- Build the professional competencies you need to work collaboratively, communicate effectively across lots of platforms and show real understanding of methods the industry uses – all with the guidance of an industry mentor.
What you'll get
The course is goal-centric and packed with everything you need to accelerate your career:
- Real industry experience, collaborating with working professionals on industry-standard briefs. You'll work on at least 5 during the 9 months to help you build a stellar portfolio.
- A growing network – you'll work with a mix of creatives on the course as well as professionals already in industry.
- Professional Coaching: 4 1-to-1 sessions
- Mentoring: 6 1-to-1 sessions with a professional visual designer
- 9 month access to our bespoke online learning content, specifically produced for Created In Visual Design
Course Cost
We've got a plan to suit all needs. Pick the best way for you to invest in your career…
Pay in full, make a saving
Have a budget set aside? Want to make a saving where possible? This is your best bet.
£4,900, paid in full
A non-refundable £500 deposit is required up-front to secure your place.
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Prefer to spread the costs? Check out our monthly plan if you need to stretch it.
£5,250, paid in monthly instalments
(£472 per month x 9 months)
A non-refundable £1000 deposit is required up-front to secure your place.
Student Loan
A student loan is available for eligible applicants through Lendwise.
Based on future earnings potential – Lendwise look at more than just your credit score, with the loan term length up to 10 years and representative APR of 9.11% (each interest rate is specific to an individual and your interest may differ).
Fixed interest rate offered and with no early repayment penalties incurred. No guarantor or co-signor required. Eligible for UK residents only.
For more info or to apply click here.
Mates rates
Know someone who'd be perfect for our courses? Refer a friend and if they enrol, that's £100 in your pocket! There's no limit to how many people you refer either, so spread the love.
Course Duration
9 months, part-time
Course Structure
7 Blocks, 3-7 weeks each
Course Delivery
Remote-first and in-person
Live Events
5 London-based events
Industry Briefs
5 new projects for your portfolio
Pro Coaching
4 1-to-1 sessions
Pro Mentoring
6 1-to-1 sessions
Course Cost
From £4900
Tech Requirements
Creative Cloud: AI. PS.
Developed with industry
We've partnered with the world's biggest companies, studios and brands.
Not only will they be sharing know-how, they'll be setting actual briefs to include in your portfolio, as well as giving feedback to help you go from 0 to 60.
Course requirements
Our Visual Design fundamentals cover the technical basics of visual design so that you can brush up on your skills, but we're not launching from a standing start. To get the most out of this course, you will already need to have mastered the following basics:
- Adobe Photoshop [level: intermediate]
- Adobe Illustrator [level: intermediate]
- Understanding of typography, colour, layout, and composition [level: basic]
- Ability to create vector graphics [level: basic]
- Experience of Google for work apps [level: basic]
Software required:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
Your mentors and coaches
You don't get just get hired if you're great at what you do. You also have to be great at how you do it. So, throughout the course, you'll receive six 1-2-1 mentoring sessions with a professional Visual Designer and four 1-2-1 coaching sessions with a professional coach.
Created mentors are working creatives a few years ahead of you who've blazed the trail you're just starting out on. They are there to guide you, doling out wisdom from their real-life experiences. Separate from mentors, coaches are trained experts in coaching for results. Our coaches are not here to tell you the answers, but to help you find them for yourself, support your creativity and enable you to thrive when things get tough.
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There are a lot of food-related holiday traditions out there, and while I can't get behind anything that encourages you to eat a boatload of sugar/corn syrup/yellow #5/ partially hydrogenated fats, I DO like one that leaves you with an excess of hard-boiled eggs.
Having a surplus of protein-rich, ready-to-eat eggs for the week is great for quick snacks, breakfast or even lunches, with a few add-ins. I know most people will be tempted to dice 'em up and mix with a ton of mayonnaise to slap on white bread, or slice them to mix with sour cream for deviled eggs, but I implore you to consider an alternative.
I created this little salad for myself sometime last year when I was sick of my usual lunchtime staple. It's like egg salad with a colorful, healthy twist, and I don't kid when I say my co-workers at the time were JEALOUS of my creation. Instead of mayo, I mixed the chopped eggs with avocado and diced cherry tomatoes and put it atop mixed greens – no dressing necessary! Almost like a Cobb salad, minus the bacon, blue cheese and heavy dressing.
Try this out!
Kait's Green Egg Salad
2 whole hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 hard-boiled egg whites, chopped
Handful of cherry tomatoes, chopped
½ an avocado, mashed
1-2 cups mixed greens
Combine the first four ingredients with the mashed avocado (add salt, pepper and garlic powder if you like – I add those to everything. Consider adding a spicy kick with cayenne). Scoop on top on greens. Enjoy!
Originally published on the Tewksbury Sports Club Facebook page April 3, 2015. Check out my #FitFoodieFriday posts every week at https://www.facebook.com/tewksburysportsclub


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Written by: Jody-Anne Lawrence, Lifestyle Reporter (Jamaica Gleaner)
The cake at a wedding reception is akin to most prized piece of art in a gallery. And today they have become bigger and better. There are no limitations. But an emerging trend is cupcakes instead of the multiple-tier cake.
Suelan Chung-Evans, owner of Sugabuzz, loves to make couples happy on their day, and does her best to give them exactly what they are looking for. If necessary, she will give input on how to truly make their visions come alive because the best feeling for her is to know that brides are happy.
Chung-Evans confessed that she loves doing the regular cake versus the cupcakes because of the designing element. It is easier to go all out when working with cakes as they are larger. However, this does not mean that working with cupcakes is any easier, less attractive or necessarily faster.
"You might be doing flowers for each of these small cakes and you want to ensure that they are just right, so that detail can take a little more time," explains Chung-Evans. She admits that it might be easier than making one unique work of art, but it is not always faster.
However, when it comes to beautiful wedding cakes it really is in the eyes of the beholder and what they are looking for in their wedding. So whether you are having a traditional, an extravagant cake or a accompanied with cupcakes, whatever you choose is uniquely you.
View the article at Jamaica Gleaner here: http://jamaicagleaner.com/article/flair/20141201/biting-masterpiece-0


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What Binds Humanity Together?
- August 5, 2016
- Posted by: Reena Saxena
- Category: Thinking Maps
Say so, the learned T.S.Eliot and Thyon Edwards. But why ? I looked at the PC screen for answers.
There is a message from a person, whose existence I had wanted to forget. Why did she want to meet me again ?
A social network site is open in the third window. Facebook, being the hub of diversity, always takes me to unplanned destinations. I came across a video of twins being separated for a few minutes on birth, and in visible despair. The expressions changed as they again lay close to one another, as they derived security from a sense of familiar comfort. Do we have a need for connectivity, before stepping out in the world ?
An accidental click on the right, opened up a celebrity gossip feature, with the trials and tribulations of a star-crossed relationship, and the bitter public battles they had waged against each other.
What is it that keeps human beings bound to one another? If we complete each other, we also antagonize each other. If we love, we also hate. We are also indifferent and unconcerned. Is hatred or indifference, the absence of love, or vice versa? Did we develop the negative emotions, when certain expectations of positive connectivity were not met ?
I am no Gautam Buddha to meditate under the Bodhi tree, and my limited knowledge is derived from books and the World Wide Web. And there, came the following gurus to my rescue, with their combined wisdom.
- Hilary Scarlett, U.K.-based author of the new book NeuroScience for Organizational Change
- Matthew Lieberman, author of "Social : Why our brains are wired to connect ?"
- Carnegie Mellon researchers Russel Goleman and George Loewenstein.
Need for connectivity
The brain craves connection and information. Denial of the same leads to intense fear and insecurity. The reactions induced in the body are akin to those in physical pain. The levels of pain in the absence of desired or sufficient information, have been measured and found to be much higher than those who knew with certainty, that the worst will follow. The missing bits of information distract a person from work, and create an uncomfortable sense of not being in control.
Questions as connectors
This validated a Slideshare I had posted a few months ago, on the role that questions play in connecting one to the universe.
- Questions are the speed-breakers in our thought process.
- The process is interrupted, when theories cannot be verified.
- It leads to Unanswered Questions, to which you seek answers.
- Questions pull you out of your comfort zone.
- Questions are your connectors to the rest of the world.
- Relationships are formed with people who either answer your questions or challenge them.
- The resultant equations create the web of your social and professional networks.
- The right questions challenge your assumptions, beliefs and yourself.
- The right questions lead you towards untraversed terrain.
- This untraversed terrain has the potential to become your Highway to Success.
Oh Boy, my questions and statements suddenly made sense. And without going under the Bodhi tree.
Learning, Teaching and Sharing
The absence of the 'other' renders each of these activities meaningless. How do I feel superior or inferior, if there was no competitor? Whom do I share my love and wisdom with, if there were no receivers? Pets provide us with the much-needed sense of comfort and connection, in absence of human companions. We love them, discipline them, rebuke them and provide for their comforts.
The satisfaction that we derive from the 3 activities of learning, teaching and sharing, encompasses life (other than the fulfilment of physical needs ), and our yearning for life. We seek completion and fulfilment from it, and want to continue forever with this process. The saints who have been able to give up their bodies voluntarily, were the ones who had either achieved their stated life purpose, or believed that they will live again to complete the process.
It is ultimately, your story and mine, and theirs, and how they all overlap, that creates this nexus called the world. This includes the plants and animals, and any attempt at excluding some of them, creates environmental and human disasters. Pull out a thread, and the fabric falls apart.
But, the human mind loves a challenge. They create isolated zones of comparative self-sufficiency. And then, pity those 'poor dependent creatures' outside, while gloating on their own fortune. Would that really be a fortune, without those unfortunate creatures out there ?
What I know now is that we're all interconnected and that's a really beautiful thing. We have links to everyone else in our lives and in the world. Different people have different journeys for different reasons. You can't judge, but you can celebrate that there are connections everywhere.
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Spain are not the most exhilarating team to watch. That's because they're patient. But they may very well be the best team in the world right now.
Spain 1, Germany 0
Spain have lost twice in their last 54 games. That's absurd, especially playing in European Championships and competing against European teams to qualify for the World Cup. And they don't thrash their opponents, either. They're the masters of the 1-0 and 2-1 wins. And this domination was on display against Germany.
You can't counterattck if the other team keeps the ball. And that's basically what Spain did. In the few times they did lose possession in dangerous areas, their defense aggressively clamped down, not on the guy with the ball, but on the 2nd and 3rd guys with the ball. Guys like Schweinsteiger and Özil had no time or space to matriculate the ball forward to Podolski or Klose.
The Spaniards inflicted their game on Germany. And ironically, it was a set-piece that decided the matter. The Germans are historically the masters of set-piece chess soccer. But maybe so much focus on mobility and speed has reduced their adeptness at corner-kicks.
Whatever. Germany will win the World Cup in 2014. But for the 2010 World Cup, we are guaranteed to have a first time winner. We'll have a preview of the Finals on Friday.


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Quantico's apology is a slap in the face of every Muslim misrepresented by Hollywood
The past week has caused uproar in the international media, after a Hollywood show had the misfortune of treading conflicting political grounds. ABC, an American television studio, later issued an apology to Indian fans after its crime drama Quantico portrayed Hindu nationalists in a negative light, as they planned a terrorist plot and tried to frame Pakistan for it. The scene from Quantico's most recent episode, The Blood of Romeo, received prompt backlash from Indians after Priyanka Chopra, who plays the lead character of an FBI agent, holds up sacred Hindu prayer beads as evidence that the plotter, who planned to detonate ...Read Full Post
Feminism needs to cater to Muslim women, not the other way around
Feminism needs to include women of colour, Muslim women, disabled women, sex workers, trans women, gay women, queer women, fat women, skinny women. It needs to cater to all women. The fact that the term 'intersectional feminism' exists proves that the general movement is often exclusive and largely white. Mainstream, western feminism isn't always intersectional. There are feminists who often don't realise or can't relate to the fact that for women of colour, of different faiths, abilities, it's not just gender that they're discriminated on. Such women are affected by these circumstances professionally, socially and mentally, and yet don't always receive the ...Read Full Post
Islam has and always will be a religion of women
To Muslim women, Islam is a religion of women. I will speak these words until my heart stops. Islam is a religion of women. Our Prophet (PBUH), who was delivered the revelation, was a man, but his first and truest disciple was his wife. She was a woman of stature, endurance, patience and poise. And to reiterate what has already been said, she was a woman. With female hands was the first iftar made. We would have no Adam, John, Jesus, Joseph, Idris, Aaron, Moses or Abraham without Eve, Elizabeth, Mary, Rachel, Barkanah, Jochebed, and Amathlaah. Even in the Prophet's (PBUH) family, although it was Hazrat Ali (RA) ...Read Full Post
Ironically, the credit for banning triple talaq in India goes to BJP and Narendra Modi, not Congress
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Pauline Hanson's burqa ban proves she is an isolationist and the female version of Donald Trump – but only worse
The Australian senate witnessed unusual scenes yesterday when a woman walked in wearing a burqa for the first time in its history. The footage shows gasps of 'what on earth!' from senators as the woman revealed herself to be Pauline Hanson, a senator from Queensland and the head of the One Nation Party. Revelling in the attention, she bared her smug face to advocate a ban on burqas in Australia and its parliament. She called it oppressive, un-Australian and a threat to security and western society, and asked the leader in the senate, Attorney General George Brandis, whether he will work to ban ...Read Full Post
Why Muslim women need to stop justifying domestic violence in the name of religion
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Of Halala marriages and the sexual exploitation of Muslim women
According to a BBC undercover investigation, some Muslim women in South Asian diasporic communities in England are facing exploitation, blackmail and sexual abuse via various online accounts. These accounts provide services for divorced women to fulfil the requirement of a so-called Halala marriage, in order to remarry their former spouse after they have been divorced through the 'triple talaq' process. Triple talaq takes place when a man says 'talaq' (divorce) three times in a row to his wife, convincing many Muslims that this ends an Islamic marriage immediately. These online services let women pay to marry strangers, consummate the marriage with them and then divorce them, after which they are ...Read Full Post
The problem lies not within the Pepsi advertisement but with us
Maybe Kendell Jenner and the marketing department at Pepsi could have gotten away with their new advertisement if they had decided to air it on April 1st instead of April 4th. The backlash it received was enormous. So what exactly happened there? Well, it was just another company using several attractive people of different cultures and creed to sell their product. Was it something that has never happened before? Of course not! All corporate set-ups, industries and businesses have done this countless times. Then why has it become a matter of offence and a subject of absolute ridicule? The answer is one word ...Read Full Post
As a Muslim American, I will abstain from voting this November
I am an American Muslim with one vote, and no person for whom to cast it. I became a citizen less than a year ago. This is my first election and yet, I won't be joining the millions of other Americans going to the polls. How could I squander such privilege, particularly when so many Muslim women in the world never get to vote? Voting my conscience – by abstaining – is a painful decision. Friends are astonished by my dilemma. Yet Clinton, for some Muslims, remains a problematic choice, and one I am not able to embrace. Clinton's complicity in entrenching and ...Read Full Post
France had every right to ban the burkini – Their country, their rules
Women and their clothing have long been a matter of contention in society. Men have always regarded the female body as a symbol of social honour and have sought to control the way women dress and the way they carry themselves. In the modern era, it is only in the last half century or so that women have really been able to get some measure of control over their own choices, and that too only in some parts of the world. In most societies, the patriarchal order still dominates. It has been a long and hard fought struggle for women to break free from the patriarchal stranglehold ...Read Full Post


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