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Indonesia Sourcing: Furniture 2017
In Indonesia Sourcing: Furniture 2017, buyers can find:
Verified exporters – 20 featured suppliers offering various types of furniture
Products – Full color images with specifications & prices
Supply market intelligence – Supply centers, industry trends, challenges, production and pricing
Export data – Indonesia-wide details and survey results from featured exporters
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Indonesia Sourcing: Furniture 2017 Sector highlights
|Industry overview
|Product features
|Supplier survey
Indonesia Sourcing: Furniture 2017 Suppliers & products
Indonesia Sourcing: Furniture 2017
• Bedroom furniture • Dining & kitchen furniture • Living room furniture • Outdoor furniture
Our team has visited all Indonesia manufacturers featured here to verify their export capability. Each has a website on GlobalSources.com with full company details, product images with specifications, manufacturing capability and complete contact details.
Click suppliers' names below to view their full profiles and product offerings on GlobalSources.com.
Below is a selection of products from our featured suppliers. Click on the images to find more products and supplier information.
For a complete listing of the featured suppliers, click here.
|Bedroom furniture
|Dining & kitchen furniture
|Living room furniture
|Outdoor furniture
Indonesia Sourcing: Furniture 2017 Industry overview
Indonesia Sourcing: Furniture 2017
• Bedroom furniture • Dining & kitchen furniture • Living room furniture • Outdoor furniture
This section discusses key issues affecting export manufacturers in the Indonesia, offering insight into industry composition and important supply centers.
|Indonesia furniture exports
|Competitive advantages
|Industry composition
Indonesia is one of the top furniture exporters in the world. In 2015, the country ranked as the no. 13 exporter of furniture under HS code 9403 in terms of value, according to data extracted from the DESA/UNSD, United Nations Comtrade database.
The US was the top market, accounting for 41 percent of the value. The other key destinations were Japan, France, the UK and the Netherlands.
Indonesia is aiming for furniture and craft exports of $5 billion by 2020, targeting mostly the US, Japan and Western Europe, Tempo reported March 12, 2017, citing Industry Minister Airlangga Hartarto. Exports, however, are currently on a downtrend. Data from Badan Pusat Statistik (Statistics Indonesia) show that 2015 exports under HS code 9403 slipped 7 percent year over year to about $1.17 billion. In 2016, the value of products sent overseas went down to $1.09 billion.
The decline was attributed in part to closure of some large furniture companies' factories. Among those that have shut down their manufacturing facilities in Indonesia and shifted production to other countries are US-based Maitland-Smith and Taiwan-based Woodworth Wooden Industries.
The decline was attributed in part to closure of some large furniture companies' factories. Among those that have shut down their manufacturing facilities in Indonesia and shifted production to other countries are US-based Maitland-Smith and Taiwan-based Woodworth Wooden Industries.
Increased regulatory requirements have also made it difficult for small and midsize makers to boost exports. The US, the EU and several other markets now require certification that the timber used in wooden products has been legally acquired.
To increase sales, many Indonesia furniture suppliers are intensifying their online marketing efforts, using free or paid online platforms. They are also participating in local and international trade exhibitions and joining workshops and events held by trade associations to widen their network.
One of the trade shows for furniture makers is the Indonesia International Furniture Expo (IFEX). IFEX, which is held in Jakarta, is hosted by the Indonesia Furniture Industry and Craft Association (HIMKI) and organized by PT Dyandra Promosindo. It is supported by the Ministry of Trade, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Small-Medium Enterprise and the Ministry of Tourism. The most recent edition of the show, which was held March 11-14, 2017, attracted more than 10,000 local and international visitors.
North America and the EU remain important markets, but a number of suppliers also intend to gain or strengthen their foothold in the non-EU countries, South and Central America, Africa, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. Several also plan on increasing penetration of the domestic market.
Competitive advantages
Among the factors supporting the competitiveness of Indonesia's furniture industry is the domestic availability of various materials.
Indonesia has more than 91 million hectares of forested land, which includes primary or otherwise naturally regenerated forests and planted forests, according to FAO. Teak, meranti, keruing, kapur and mersawa are some of the species found in these forests.
In terms of non-wood forest products, the country is world's top producer of rattan, accounting for over 80 percent of the global supply. Among the major sources of rattan in the country are Kalimantan and the islands of Sulawesi and Sumatra.
Indonesia's furniture industry also benefits from having access to a large pool of skilled workers, including carvers and carpenters whose techniques have been passed down from previous generations. Jepara in Central Java, which is known for wooden furniture, has a wood carving history that dates back centuries.
Another advantage of the sector is the strong support it receives from the government. Among the initiatives of the government that has facilitated exports is the timber legality assurance system, Sistem Verifikasi Legalitas Kayu (SVLK), which assures buyers that the material used in furniture and other wooden products was obtained legally.
In November 2016, Indonesia became the first country to issue Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) licenses as a result of a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the EU. FLEGT-licensed products automatically meet the requirements of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), which prohibits illegally harvested timber and products from illegal timber from being placed on the market. Importers of FLEGT-licensed products in member states can place these products on the market without the need to conduct further due diligence.
To provide more skilled workers for the industry, the government also planning to set up a polytechnic in Semarang, Central Java, specializing in furniture.
Competition from suppliers in China, Vietnam and other neighboring production hubs is a major concern of the industry. Rising costs are making it more difficult for Indonesia furniture makers to compete on price.
Wages for skilled artisans and other furniture workers, in particular, have significantly increased. Jakarta, for instance, raised monthly minimum wages more than 8 percent to 3,355,750 Indonesian rupiah in early 2017, an 8.25% increase over the 2016 provincial minimum wage, from its previous level of 3,100,000 Indonesian rupiah. As of March 23, $1 is equivalent to about 13,315.60 Indonesian rupiah.
For a number of suppliers, stricter timber regulations are hindering business growth. While the SVLK, has been a boon to those that have been able to apply for certification, many small and midsize suppliers are unable to take advantage of the opportunity because of lack of funds. Applying for SVLK certification can cost about $3,600 or more depending on the business category.
To address this concern, some local governments are prepared to give subsidies to SMEs, according to an August 2016 report by The Jakarta Post, which cited Director General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dody Edward. Edward also advised regional governments to organize SMEs to apply for a group certification so that the cost of $3,600 can be shared.
Another challenge for the industry is the creation of more in-house designs, as many companies have limited resources to invest in market research and product development. To build up the sector's ODM capability, the Ministry of Trade inked an agreement with the Bandung Institute of Technology's School of Arts and Design under which seminars and workshops will be offered to improve suppliers' skills in design and marketing.
Industry composition & hubs
There are no official statistics on the number of furniture makers in Indonesia, but the Indonesian Furniture Entrepreneurs Association has about 3,000 member companies. The majority of the industry consists of small and midsize enterprises offering wooden or rattan furniture that is produced partly by hand and by machines.
Small furniture makers have up to 19 workers. Occupying about 500sqm, most of these factories produce up to 10 containers monthly. Total annual sales at these companies do not exceed $75,000.
Midsize companies have fewer than 100 employees and have factories of up to 2,000sqm. These enterprises have a monthly output of at least 10 containers, and their yearly sales can reach $750,000.
Manufacturers with larger workforces and factories can typically produce more than 20 containers monthly. These suppliers can generate over $750,000 in annual sales.
Supplier locations map
The highlighted areas on the map show the locations of the head offices and factories of the furniture suppliers featured in this report.
Indonesia Sourcing: Furniture 2017 Product features
Indonesia Sourcing: Furniture 2017
• Bedroom furniture • Dining & kitchen furniture • Living room furniture • Outdoor furniture
This section offers information on how trends in materials, design and manufacturing are impacting prices offered by Indonesia furniture suppliers.
Buyers can also learn more about the materials used and the common price ranges of certain designs.
|Materials & designs
|Manufacturing & QC
Materials & designs
Indonesia's furniture selection comprises models made of wood and nonwood forest products, as well as pieces in plastic and metal. Most materials are sourced domestically.
For hardwood, teak and mahogany are the main options. Teak is sourced from the island of Java and the provinces of South Sulawesi, South East Nusa Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara. Mahogany is obtained mainly from Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta.
Among nonwood forest products, rattan and bamboo are the preferred materials. Rattan is obtained from Kalimantan, Nusa Tenggara, Irian Jaya and the islands of Sulawesi and Sumatra. Bamboo can be found in almost every island, including Bali and Java.
Some suppliers adopt aluminum or steel, which are both obtained domestically, as a frame or base. Aluminum is sourced from the province of North Sumatra, while steel is procured from Java and Jakarta.
For outdoor furniture, synthetic rattan made from PE or PP is also used.
Releases from Indonesia furniture makers are expected to include more environment-friendly products, including pieces made of reclaimed teak and other types of wood.
In terms of design, products range from modern designs with simple structures to elaborate antique reproduction pieces. Upcoming releases are anticipated to have simple, compact or minimalist designs.
Amid the demand for more space-saving furniture, many releases will have foldable or knockdown structures. Multifunction models such as chairs that can be converted to ladders are also expected to grow in number.
OEM orders, based on client specifications or common designs, account for the majority of the furniture industry's business. Among the 3,000 member companies of the Indonesia Furniture Entrepreneur Association, only 3 to 5 percent engage in ODM, The Jakarta Post reported March 12, 2016, citing Hari Basuk, the association's research and inter-department division head.
Many furniture companies have no more than five designers. Suppliers release to five to 10 new models monthly.
Manufacturing & QC
In the production of wooden furniture, the first stage of production involves timber processing, which is often done at a sawmill. This stage includes splitting and sorting the logs according to size and variety and drying them outdoors and in a kiln to reduce moisture content to no more than 15 percent.
After drying, the logs are transported to the furniture-making factory or workshop where they are cut into the specified dimensions using various handheld tools or equipment such as sawing, planing and sanding machines.
Once the various parts are cut, and carved depending on the design, the different pieces are then assembled by hand before varnishing or painting and other finishing touches take place.
In the production of rattan furniture, rattan stems are cut, sorted and dried for several days. Larger stems are used to create the frame or base of the furniture, and the rest are used for the wicker parts. Rattan weaving is typically done by hand.
Quality control is conducted at every stage of production, typically by a team of up to five members. For many companies, this includes ensuring that raw materials meet client specifications and conform to the requirements of Indonesia's timber legality assurance system and the Forest Stewardship Council's chain of custody. Finished pieces are checked against client specifications and market requirements.
Production can take from 30 to 90 days after the confirmation of the order depending on the client's specifications, the country where it is to be exported and other factors. MOQ is usually one TEU or FEU, which can contain various pieces.
Furniture prices are determined by the material used, the size of the product and the intricacy of the design. Larger items are generally more expensive. Models with intricate carvings and other details, which require more work, also tend to have a higher price than simpler pieces.
Single and double beds with rattan, bamboo or teak frames are available for less than $300. The selection between $300 and $600 include double and queen-size designs with teak or mahogany frames. Higher up the price ladder are versions that feature intricate carvings or a gold leaf finish.
For dining sets, four- to six-seater models sold for less than $300 are typically in pine, rattan or bamboo. Six-seater upholstered sets in rattan or teak can reach $500. Versions in mahogany, teak or acacia wood with intricate carvings or gold leaf finish are priced higher.
In living room furniture, armchair and two-seater sofas with bamboo, rattan or teak frames are available for less than $200. More expensive designs include three-seater sofas with teak or mahogany frames. Models exceeding $500 are typically antique-style pieces with intricate carvings.
For outdoor seating, options below $150 include chaise lounges with bamboo, teak or synthetic rattan frames. Between $150 and $400, benches and chaise lounges with mahogany frames are available. Features such as pullout drink trays and wheels will push models higher up the price ladder.
Price guide
|Price guide: Beds
|Less than $300
Single or double bed; rattan, bamboo or teak frame; painted or varnished
|$500 to $800
Double or queen-size bed; teak or mahogany frame; painted or varnished
|More than $800
Double, queen-size or king-size bed; teak or mahogany frame; painted or varnished; with intricate carvings or gold leaf finish
|Price guide: Dining sets
|Less than $300
Modern or antique style; pine, rattan or bamboo; painted or varnished; four to six chairs
|$300 to $500
Modern or antique style; teak or rattan; painted or varnished; table with glass top; upholstered chairs or benches for six
|More than $500
Antique style; acacia, mahogany or teak; painted or varnished; with intricate carvings or gold leaf finish; six to eight upholstered chairs
|Price guide: Sofas
|Less than $200
Armchair or two-seater sofa; teak, bamboo or rattan frame; natural finish; synthetic leather upholstery
|$200 to $500
Sectional or antique reproduction sofa; teak or mahogany frame; fabric or leather upholstery; seats three or more
|More than $500
Sectional or antique reproduction sofa; teak or mahogany frame with intricate carvings; fabric upholstery; may come with matching side tables and other pieces
|Price guide: Outdoor chaise lounges
|Less than $170
Single-seater; aluminum, synthetic rattan or teak; without armrests; may come with cushions
|$170 to $400
Single-seater; aluminum, synthetic rattan or teak; may come with armrests, cushions, pullout drink trays and wheels
|More than $400
Two-seater; rattan or teak; may come with armrests, cushions, pullout drink trays and wheels
Indonesia Sourcing: Furniture 2017 Product features
Indonesia Sourcing: Furniture 2017
• Bedroom furniture • Dining & kitchen furniture • Living room furniture • Outdoor furniture
To give buyers first-hand information from active furniture exporters in Indonesia , we've surveyed the manufacturers featured on this site.
|Export markets & sales
|Product trends
Indonesia furniture prices are anticipated to be relatively stable in the next six months. Among 20 surveyed suppliers, 65 percent plan to keep prices at current levels and 5 percent intend to cut quotes to stay competitive.
Suppliers planning to increase prices intend to keep adjustments within 15 percent. Fifty percent of these companies expect adjustments to range from 6 to 10 percent. Thirty-three percent will raise quotes by 5 percent, and the rest see prices going up by 11 to 15 percent. Suppliers are adjusting prices to maintain margins amid the rising cost of labor, fuel and other manufacturing inputs.
Export markets & sales
Survey results indicate that furniture suppliers are cautiously optimistic about exports in the next 12 months. Half of the interviewed companies expect sales to remain flat, in part due to uncertainty on how policy changes in the US and the EU may affect demand.
Thirty-five percent of the surveyed companies are optimistic export sales will increase up to 10 percent. Five percent see increases reaching 20 percent, and another 5 percent are anticipating higher growth.
Amid the implementation of the FLEGT licensing, many suppliers intend to boost exports to the EU. Of the survey respondents, 21 percent indicated that the EU will be their most important target market in the next 12 months.
The remaining companies intend to gain or strengthen their foothold in Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and non-EU member countries.
Product trends
Basic or simple designs and environment-friendly materials are expected to be a trend in upcoming releases. Among surveyed suppliers, 55 percent will be focusing efforts on simple and multifunction structures that will be suitable for small floor spaces.
Thirty percent, meanwhile, intend to increase their use of environment-friendly materials such as wood from durian, mango and jackfruit trees that can be found in Indonesia.
Furniture from Indonesia are also anticipated to become more ergonomic and durable. Releases from Indonesia will include more chaise lounges with armrests and adjustable backs.
For most suppliers, price competition is the primary concern. Competition with companies in Vietnam, in particular, is a challenge because it has lower production costs. Competing with China suppliers on price, on the other hand, is difficult because they can offer faster lead times.
Concerns about price competition are exacerbated by the rising cost of manufacturing inputs, including labor and timber. Among survey respondents, 17 percent indicated material costs and availability as a challenge.
For some companies, stringent regulatory requirements are also a challenge, in part due to the cost of acquiring the necessary certification. Acquiring SVLK certification, for example, requires more than $3,000, which most SMEs cannot afford.
Creating new designs is another major challenge due to the limited financial resources of many companies. Makers also find it risky to offer new products since buyers may not like them, entailing a loss in sales.
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Forbes Blogs
Original article by Quentin Hardy
Names You Need To Know: Consumer Co-Creation
Brands are the myths of a consumer culture. In the service of their great ones, people will labor for free.
One of the more intriguing offshoots of the social media phenomena is consumer co-creation: People who would normally expect to buy goods instead sacrificing their time and talent to support them, even make new products for the company.
In England, there's an 18 month old mobile telecommunications company called giffgaff. It sends SIM cards to deliver its service, all online, so it has low prices, and operates with no customer service or call centers, and (sorry to say) almost no advertising. Instead, consumers with questions ask them to a forum of other consumers. Giffgaff has cultivated a core group of 100 of them, who can answer questions with high reliability in under 60 seconds. Not bad, considering giffgaff itself has something like 14 employees.
"The essence is mutuality," says Robbie Hearn, head of member experience at giffgaff. "We put the community in a few months before you could even by a product." They announced themselves, what they were thinking of doing, and invited anyone in to talk about what they should create and how. "We need a lot of advocacy for our model to work."
That is well beyond the usual crowdsourcing, which is often little more than the old "write our next jingle" soapbox contest. It's about people deriving a big part of their identity from a commercial project, in which they get no monetary benefit. Instead, they get paid in esteem – of the company, but even more, from other customers.
Expect more. A year ago there were 50,000 people in the United States who spent four or more hours a day expressing themselves on corporate social media – blogs, forums, customer chat rooms – according to Lithium, a company that sells tools and advice for building corporate social media. Today there are 200,000. Another company, called Linqia, searches the Web for passionate interest groups, from single mothers to Aston Martin fans, and figures out way to connect the appropriate companies with them.
"We have to rethink the way they we treat our customers- treat them as part of our company," says Lithium founder Lyle Fong. "Ninety percent of people trust their social networks. Only 14% trust ads."
Talking its own game, Lithium just announced DeveloperNation, in which its customers can access all of Lithium's social tools to build versions they want for themselves. In one early case, a software engineer tweaked Lithium's browser-based tools so it could work on a desktop product similar to Microsoft Outlook. "We'll continue to build the big things, and give advice on best practices to make the social media work, but everyone is also unique – they can tailor it to what they need." Their consumers may also be able to tweak the tools.
Some big companies are on a hunt for consumer passion and ideas. Dell's Ideastorm project generated over 10,000 submissions. Others are drawing more on the talents of long term employees who live with their customers – Home Depot's social media strategy draws the knowhow of 25 hourly employees, with an average tenure of 10 years at the company; while providing tips online, these people also keep working their retail jobs, so they stay close to the consumers, picking up tips from them.
Customer satisfaction at giffgaff is among the highest in the UK, just behind Google and Apple, says Hearn.
How far does this go? "There are things you can't get done by the community — financial stuff that really gives you insight into profitability," he says, while indicating it's profitable and capable of scaling to millions of customers. Overall, he says, the stuff away from consumer co-creation "is about 10% of what we do."
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By Azernews
By Laman Ismayilova
The World Championship on Sport Capoeira will be held in Baku Sport Palace on May 11-12.
Teams from more than 40 countries and nearly 12 international capoeira groups were invited to the championship, Azertag reported.
The event is organized by the World Capoeira Federation (WCF) with the support of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Brazil and the Embassy of Brazil in Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan's national team will feature 25 athletes.
The national team continues preparations for the competitions under the leadership of the head coach of the Azerbaijan Capoeira Federation Elgiz Alizade.
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, crobatics, and music.
The first capoeira school in Baku was founded by Taleh Orujov in 2000. After a while the regional schools and clubs came together as a single center- Azerbaijan Capoeira Federation.
The 2013 World Capoeira Championship was held at the Sarhadchi Olympic Center in Baku in 2013. Hundreds of athletes from 40 countries participated in the competition.
Two Azerbaijani sportsmen Farid Allahverdiyev and Elsevar Heydarov took the first place and won gold medals.


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Last submission for today. It's a picture of the church I go to (and sing at)! :3
Part of my free give event; dedicated to Jenna, because, well I thought you might like it ^^
On another note, I just realized I submitted 100 fan arts here! :O Dear me, I do have a lot of time on my hands x3


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Dacia Logan MCV Cheapest New Estate
All-New Dacia Logan MCV Preview
The Dacia Logan MCV will be the cheapest new estate car on the market when it is launched this year. Prices will therefore start from roughly £8,000. The Logan MCV - which stands for "maximum capacity vehicle" - will be the load-lugging estate version of the Sandero Hatchback. However, it will be more practical as its boot will be larger then the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf Estates'. Cargo capacity will therefore be 573- litres rising to 1,518-litres when the rear seats are folded flat. There will be room for five people too. Power will come from three engines, the: 1.5-litre 90bhp diesel, 0.9-litre 90bhp petrol, and the 1.2-litre 75bhp petrol. These will be borrowed from the Sandero. Furthermore, the Logan MCV will have pleasing looks reminiscent of both its sibling and the Vauxhall Astra Estate. There will also be three trim levels but the specifications are secret for now. However, expect the basic trim to be very basic – the cheapest Sandero does not have a standard-fit radio, after all – but the top trim should have a few toys. But the Dacia Logan MCV's main strengths will be its large cargo capacity and very small price.


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Permanent Crimson
Artist and Composer Joel Garten announces his new painting series entitled "Permanent Crimson"
Two works by Joel Garten in the Permanent Crimson series. Joel Garten's new series of works prominently feature intense reds, saturated crimson colors and warm pinks.
"Permanent Crimson III" by Joel Garten, 36×48 inches, mixed media on canvas
Joel Garten is now in the process of creating a new series of works entitled "Permanent Crimson" based on the deep burnt red color of the same name. His new series of works on canvas are large scale and have a bold expressionist style, remaining true to Garten's influence from Jean-Michel Basquiat and Abstract Expressionism.
Garten, who is also a composer, improviser and pianist, utilizes a gestural intuitive process to create his artworks. They are imbued with an intensity and energy which shares a common origin with his intense, passionate piano improvisations which he has honed over two decades.
He believes in following a sense of flow in artistic creation. "Whatever I create, be it art or music or even my whole life, I feel a sense of flow – of one thing progressing to the next naturally and intuitively, guided occasionally by conscious intervention."
He has become entranced by the possibilities of using deep, intense red and pink colors in this new series, from ruby reds to light pinks. "I started to use a new acrylic paint which is very liquid and allows a lot of manipulation in a finger or hand painting technique. It is a very expressive medium. I knew I needed to pair down my chromatic range to concentrate more on the compositional elements of the paintings, to feel more of the feeling of the line, to let it really express itself. Therefore I have focused on this set of colors, ones that I find very beautiful and very expressive."
Garten's work is recognized for its energetic hand, and often draws comparison to Cy Twombly, though his works draws upon a multitude of artistic influences and inspiration. Garten has an encyclopaedic knowledge of art gained through obsessively visiting museums in more than 40 countries.
"I have a broad appreciation for art in many forms, from old master paintings to Islamic calligraphy to Balinese music to Burmese textiles. The creative spirit runs through my whole life."
Indeed, Garten lives what he describes as an artist's life. "I follow that sense of flow through my everyday life, one that is filled with creative potential, but that remains a two edged sword – sometimes I can be overwhelmed by my own thoughts and dreams."
Joel Garten's art and music can be viewed and listened to on his website, www.JoelGarten.com. He is based in Toronto but also has a presence in New York City. He is currently planning an exhibition of his "Permanent Crimson" works as well as working on a new CD of piano improvisations.
"Permanent Crimson VI" by Joel Garten, 36×48 inches, mixed media on canvas
Joel Garten
"Permanent Crimson VIII" by Joel Garten, 36×48 inches, mixed media on canvas


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3 Year Anniversary
3 years ago today Andrew and I decided to "go steady" if you will, and here we celebrating in Sydney Australia. To celebrate, we have tickets for Mamma Mia playing tonight at the theater in the Star City Casino, located conveniently about a 5 minute walk from our apartment. A bottle of champagne at home with our roommates to get the night started, then we head out for dinner before the show to The Terrace on Kent, a steakhouse overlooking the north end of the wharf. It was a great find, food is reasonably priced for Sydney, and they have a nice quiet back room that looks like it has been recently renovated. The steaks were great, but I would pass on the desserts.
Next off to the show! We arrive just in the nick of time (they lock you out if you are late, so make sure you get there early!). The show is wonderful and we are singing and dancing along with the audience by the end of it. Great show for families and kids as the songs are easy to sing a long to, and the story line is simple. A great night to remember, I can't believe it's already been 3 years! Looking forward to celebrating many more years together!


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So yeah, I draw porn now, I want to say it started in mid-april, I was bored of stuff i was drawing so I somehow gravitated to porn even though ive been too embarrassed to draw porn my entire life.
Well, since I started posting it on my pixiv I get at least a few followers a day, haha. its pretty fun, but… I probably have to keep it a secret because it's shota porn, and so that's legal grey area and all that regarding CP.
but i'm not hurting anyone and im having a blast so im gonna keep doing it.


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Lost Jazz Shrines: Remembering Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers at Mikell's Jazz Club
May 19, 2017 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
This presentation will be an evening remembering the legendary Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers as well as the great jazz venue, Mikell's. Art Blakey, often called the father of hard bop and his Jazz Messengers were an influential jazz combo that existed for over thirty-five years beginning in the early 1950s. Mikell's was a regular venue for New York's top studio and session musicians, who would turn up for jam sessions with major soul, funk and jazz artists visiting the city during the 70s & 80s. Bobby Watson joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, and eventually become the musical director for the group. The Lost Jazz Shrines series is dedicated to bringing legendary NYC jazz clubs back into the consciousness of the world with a thorough remembrance and celebration. Scheduled to perform:
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The New Year is opening up before us.
New adventures. New experiences. New paths to tread.
And new bumps in the road to throw us out of whack.
Ever have your car get out of alignment? One main way is for your tires to wear out unevenly. Maybe your car drifts to one side but you think you're driving straight. Or maybe your steering wheel vibrates.
The wheel alignment can be thrown out of whack by hitting the curb or pot holes or bumping into something.
It doesn't take but a fraction of an inch to be out of alignment. "Over time, a slight misalignment can cause a lot of uneven or premature tire wear."
What threw you out of alignment last year?
* regret
* pride
* shame
* unforgiveness
* greed
* hypocrisy
* doubts
* fears
* disobedience?
These things wear us down…unevenly. Cause us to drift to one side. Hit more potholes and bump into things. And prematurely wear us out.
Will the same things you allowed yourself to stumble on last year throw you out of alignment in this New Year?
It's not the great falls that trip us up but the little stumbles the enemy tries to use to throw us out of alignment.
Each day of the coming year will be filled with new choices. What will we place first in each one…
* time with the Lord?
* the Word?
* obedience to the Word?
* forgiveness of others?
* purity. holiness, godliness?
* the Lord's guidance and wisdom?
Seek the first things first, as Matthew tells us, "But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides." (Matt. 6:33 AMPC) I like the way the New Living Translation states it, "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." (Matt. 6:33 NLT)
Seek the Lord and His Word as for treasure. David said, "I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure." (Ps. 119:162 NLT)
To put the right things first and stay in alignment with the Lord, take an inventory of yourself on a regular basis. Ask Him if you are putting Him first…or something else.
Ask Him to help you keep HIM as the first thing in all you do, to keep you in alignment with Him and His Word.
May your New Year be filled with all that you need to keep you in alignment.


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The Top Auto Industry Trends of 2013: What to Watch For
Two thousand and twelve proved a banner year for the automotive industry.
Sales hadn't soared so high since 2007, a year before the economic downturn that threatened to nearly completely upend the market for good. Makes like Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors all posted enviable upticks in sales increases, and foreign automakers weren't left out of the financial boom: Volkswagen, for instance, posted a phenomenal 35% leap in figures last December alone.
Yet having learned sage lessons from the recent recession, the industry knows better to rest on its high-selling laurels. Consumers crave convenience and innovation and a richer experience, all of which they stand to receive in abundance from automobiles in 2013. Among the trends of note: the not-so-subtle smartphone takeover, new and improved engines, and hots for the hybrid.
Hail to the hybrids — all over again.
If you thought that the heyday of the hybrid had come and already gone, you ought to rework your definition of "heyday." Indeed, more and more automakers are looking to capitalize on the public's acceptance of the hybrid car as the best bang for their buck: it offers the fuel economy that slim wallets crave, plus the environmental advantages that make every driver feel like a green goodie two shoes.
Hybrid detractors claim that its appeal ends with the discussion of SUVs; there's just no way a big 4×4 could be hybridized and still maintain its requisite all-wheel-drive power. Enter Toyota and its acclaimed Highlander SUV model to terminate that naysaying conversation. Edmunds offers the Highlander hybrid especially attractive praise, extolling: " the Highlander Hybrid is larger and roomier… an excellent option for growing families with an aversion to oversized and thirsty SUVs."
Luxury makers are also gravitating to the hybrid craze, BMW most emphatically with its drop-dead gorgeous i8, branded as "the world's most progressive sports car" and styled to look straight out of Three Thousand and Thirteen, if you ask us.
The motor industry goes mobile.
As tablets continue to replace laptops in everyday usage, and smartphones increase their pull over our lives on an almost constant basis, automakers have collectively opted to hop on the "mobile phone mania" bandwagon themselves. Those exploring the new car market can expect to encounter vehicles flaunting exceptional connectivity to the latest gizmos and gadgets.
A new wave of vehicles will likewise boast GPS/SATNAV technology, which allows drivers to directly transfer information and data from their cars' multimedia system onto their devices, either in or away from the cars themselves. The trend ought to lend an entirely new meaning to the term "auto-mobile."
Ford Motors will get a boost from its own EcoBoost.
When exactly did small become the new huge? Perhaps this "big versus little" dynamic first emerged with the impressive feats of Napoleon, the pint-sized but pugilistic world conqueror. Taking inspiration from this tradition of great leadership in smaller packaging is the craze surrounding the "EcoBoost Motor," a revolutionary engine sprung from the brain trust at Ford Motors that's actually been available for a few years in some of the company's makes and models.
Yet 2013 should see the engine's noteworthy power blast a new position at the top of every auto enthusiast's "ooh and ahh" list. The Ecoboost is a turbocharged engine that takes directly injected gasoline, a style of engine displacement that grants the engine a great deal more power — the "Boost." As for the "Eco," the engine emits 15% fewer greenhouse gases and uses its fuel with 20% more efficiency. It seems as if the EcoBoost's reputation alone should do much for Ford in the coming year: the company's already produced 500,000 EcoBoosts for its Escape model alone.
The rise of Korea's cogent car manufacturers.
Name the world's most important car manufacturing country. If you said the United States, Germany, Japan, or China, you're not exactly wrong. But if you happened to mention Korea, you've hit the bulls-eye, as far as we can augur from what 2013 may hold. Even though General Motors posted one of its best recent years in 2012, Korean brands Hyundai and Kia have toppled the erstwhile manufacturing giant in practically every market that matters, including Western Europe. Hyundai pocketed a cool $7 billion during the year, and Kia looks to join its automotive compatriot in equal sales for 2013.
Key to this pair's ambition to complete its rise to the top next year is its newfound self reliance — both carmakers have now established their own battery production, steel mills, and alternative energy design teams. Hyundai plans to harness this independence towards the fine-tuning of its own luxury automobile line, while Kia will carve out a space in the family lifestyle car sphere.
Even major auto brands plan on losing serious weight.
Next year's newest cars will be economizing on much more than just fuel. In an interesting twist from the "more is more" manufacturing trends of the 2000s, this decade is seeing virtually every major automaker downsize on the several key aspects of its production priorities and traits. The frequently heralded six-cylinder engine that long characterized BMW's line has been quietly swept aside in favor of slimmer and less wasteful four cylinder models — a trend the luxury brand is emulating from both Ford and Volkswagen. As with the rise of the EcoBoost above, engine efficiency has also become a design style of choice for manufacturers, with a number of noteworthy enhancements debuting under the hoods of 2013′s new models: sequential turbocharging, valvetrains with less heft, and reduced friction, to name only a few.
Aftermarket parts move to the forefront of consumers' consciousness.
It used to be that only the most elite, persnickety auto industry insiders knew such specific lingo as "OEM," "aftermarket," and the vital difference between the terms. (For the record: both phrases relate to the origin of auto parts and components: "OEM" stands for "original equipment manufacturer," while "aftermarket" refers to any vehicle part that did not originate from the car's manufacturer directly.)
But an influx of entertainment programs and media centered on tricked out car repair / upgrade work has raised the profile of aftermarket goods, which should be more noticeable on myriad vehicles on the road as 2013 progresses. Sleek and powerful bodykits, such as the TRA Kyoto/Rocket Bunny for the Subaru BR-Z, should surface as the year's most popular aftermarket hit.
And finally… Car Keys — improved for convenience and for kids.
Our tools for entry into our vehicles stand to benefit from a radical progression in technology and innovation in the New Year. Traditional modes for the manufacturing and use of car keys will step aside in favor of more modern and forward-thinking methods of automobile access and locking, methods that are at once more personal and more convenient. At the vanguard of this "new and improved keys" trend stands the MyKey from Ford Motors.
Ford's option will please frazzled parents of teenagers in particular. MyKey permits them to configure an array of programming options that help to not only keep track of inexperienced motorists, but also safeguard their driving practices. Certain other key options are expected to limit maximum vehicle speed, put a cap on car speaker and subwoofer volume, and even prohibit texting while driving. Quite the renovation for what was once merely a well-shaped piece of metal.
Source: HERTZCARSALES
Tagged under: MyKey, OEM, Hyundai, EcoBoost Motor, GPS/SATNAV technology, BMW, Hybrid detractors, General Motors, Chrysler, automotive industry


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My husband and I have decided to go with our Private School choice. Since we previously registered at our assigned Public School, we would like to release that spot before the 5/10-day count so that it can go to another family. How do we do this? We asked the school and they simply advised us to not show-up…but that means that another family has to wait before being assigned which makes no sense at all. Any thoughts? I know that there are other families who are doing Private School who are in the same situation.
The SF K Files is a place for parents who are seeking a school in San Francisco. The site offers up reviews of public, private and charter schools, as well as lots of advice and opinions from the community.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Hot topic: releasing a public school spot
32 comments:
- AnonymousMay 18, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Just write a simple letter and give it tot the school or the EPC. It is thoughtful for you to do this and i wish more parents would who opt out of public schools. Not only do the schools lose money when attendance is down but the family that replaces you has to wait longer if you don't write that letter. It does need to be in writing. By the way, the old 10 day count is only 3 now with a change in that law.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 6:20 AM
Yes! Please fax or write to EPC and makes sure to include your childs name and let them know asap. There is still another placement round in June! And all summer EPC will place children. So, don't delay and thanks for following up - many families don't!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 8:09 AM
What school are you giving up a spot in?????? And thanks for doing this.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 9:02 AM
Thank you so much for bringing up this issue. We still DO NOT have a school assignment and are only in a wait pool for K. We would be very grateful if families could release their spots ASAP. It would be great if families could release their spots before May 28 (next wait pool run). Please encourage other private school families to release their spots this week. Please do not wait until the first week of school. We so appreciate this!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 9:26 AM
Does anyone know if releasing your spot at the school you registered at messes with your waitlist status? We will enroll my child in private school if we do not get out waitlist choice (we have already paid the deposit, etc). I want to release our spot, but I still want to stay on the waitlist. (btw - we are registered at Tenderloin Community, where is not over-subscribed).ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 10:51 AM
I think you can release your seat at Tenderloin and stay in your WP. A quick call to EPC should confirm.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 10:55 AM
I have to say that I am APPALLED that the advice this poster received from the school was to just not show up on the first day of school. I hope EPC tells the schools that they should advise parents to notify EPC by fax immediately if they are not going to the school. I can only hope that this is an outlier school. I know that at our school, right about now, they put a note in parents' folders asking who is planning on not coming back next year. I therefore highly doubt my school would give such advice to a prospective K parent.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 11:10 AM
I wouldn't hold it against the school. My kid enters K in the fall. I've called the school 3 times to ask different things, office hours for dropping off application, etc. The secretary is clueless. She's rude and not helpful. But the school is supposed to be great. The parents I met at the welcome were nice and energized.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 1:47 PM
Does anyone know if you can release the spot by email (to someone at EPC)?ReplyDelete
I know of someone who is not going to take her assigned public school spot and she just can't seem to "get around" to releasing it. I want to make it really easy for her.
Thank you so much to the original poster. Can you release the spot within the next week? There is another "round" in May (after Round 2 assignments). Any openings will be filled and letters will be sent out May 28.
There are many desperate families out there, just waiting and hoping. Some are contemplating moving out of the city. Some are putting down deposits for private/parachial schools, which may be a financial hardship for them. Many are just agonizing about what to do next.
And please let the other private school families know. Just imagine if your family was on the waitlist for your private school. Sometimes doing the right thing takes a little effort.
Thanks again!
Educational Placement Center (EPC)
555 Franklin Street, Room 100
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 241-6085
Fax: 241-6087
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 2:46 PM
11:10 am -- I understand that not every school's front office person is up-to-snuff. However, I find it infuriating because I've known too many parents who decide on private school and then take a slow-poke approach to telling EPC that they are not going to come. Then there are those who think -- "Gee, what if my kid doesn't like X private school? I'll hold on to my seat at Rooftop's K class just in case" -- when they know all along that they are never going public because of the upfront deposits they have to give the private school! Very frustrating. They are hurting the public schools and, most importantly, hurting real families with no or little choices.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 3:19 PM
I just left a message at EPC and will be faxing in a letter releasing a spot at SF Public Montessori.ReplyDelete
I also know of a spot that will be opening-up at Lafayette (but probably not until the very end of summer), a spot at Peabody (same thing), and also a spot at Claire Lillienthal.
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Praise Be 3:19! Kudos to you for releasing your spot early. And thanks for naming the schools where your friends will be giving up spots. Gives the rest of us hope!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 4:55 PM
These families holding on to spots at both private and publics, please do your civic duty and give up whatever spot you are going to give up so that one less family has to suffer while you wait.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 19, 2010 at 11:17 PM
If we are giving up a spot, should we just name the school here and see if we could go to EPC together so you can see if you can have the spot?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 20, 2010 at 7:37 AM
Oh, that is kind to offer to go to EPC together, but that won't work. They have a computer program for diversity, etc. that chooses what person to pull off the waitpool. And they run the program at certain points in the summer. They are doing one cycle now and the letters are mailed on May 28 (and new waitpool data posted online too).ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 20, 2010 at 10:59 AM
I also know of a spot that may be opening up at Peabody (which I think is different from the spot that 3:19 mentions, unless 3:19 is actually a friend of mine). We will make our decision re: Peabody by the end of the month (and if we give it up, we will make sure the school and EPC knows). I also know of two possible Lafayette spots. Both of these families will make their decisions in the next week or two and are very responsible families, who I'm sure will contact both the school and the EPC.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 20, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Thank you to anon for info regarding the late May round. We are wait listed for a non K spot, and I was not quite sure how it worked this far along in the process. Do I understand it correctly that if one does not receive a spot at the 5/28 notification then the next opening might occur at the 3 day count ? Isn't EPC closed for the month of July ?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 20, 2010 at 1:15 PM
12:01, the cycle continues thru the summer. EPC mails letters May 28, June 30 and Aug. 6 (and updates the website with new waitpool numbers). Then school starts and the 5/10 day count thing where they will call you if someone doesn't show up for school. Also, new this year, in July you have to confirm you want to stay in the waitpool. There is a flyer on the SFUSD website. http://portal.sfusd.edu/data/epc/WP%20Key%20Dates.pdfReplyDelete
May 14, 2010 Last Date to make WP Changes
• May 28, 2010 Mail Offers, Post WP-Web
• June 11, 2010 Last Date to make WP Changes
• June 30, 2010 Mail Offers, Post WP-Web
• July 1-23, 2010 Date to Re-Activate WP Request
• July 23, 2010 Last Date to make WP Changes
• August 6, 2010 Mail Offers, Post WP-Web
• August 13, 2010 Final changes to WP 2010
• August 20, 2010 Call any WP approvals
- AnonymousMay 20, 2010 at 1:51 PM
Non-K spots are much more unpredictable, since they depend on having someone at the right grade level withdraw. A few years ago I moved my son before 8th grade, and didn't get anything until about a week before school started. EPC is open all summer, but in the past the schools have been closed for most or all of July. Don't know if this will be true this year, with the earlier start date.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 21, 2010 at 9:23 AM
12:01 here. Thanks 1:15 & 1:51. Most appreciated !ReplyDelete
- RebeccaMay 21, 2010 at 5:28 PM
You can probably email as well. We emailed Alana to change our waitpool request. Her email is: email@example.com
- AnonymousMay 22, 2010 at 8:40 PM
Many families are mad at the district and the lottery system, so they don't officially give up their spot to "punish" the district. Actually, the district doesn't care. The only ones being hurt are families who want to attend a public school. In the end, we are only hurting each other.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 24, 2010 at 7:55 AM
"Many families are mad at the district and the lottery system, so they don't officially give up their spot to "punish" the district. Actually, the district doesn't care. The only ones being hurt are families who want to attend a public school."ReplyDelete
IIRC, if the district can't fill the slot by the ten-day count, they lose funding. So it is a way of getting back at the district, but a very selfish and destructive one.
- AnonymousMay 24, 2010 at 10:36 AM
We will likely be giving up a spot at Sherman after we fork over the $$ to the private school on June 1.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 24, 2010 at 8:14 PM
we'll be giving up a spot at CIS De Avila.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 12:00 AM
There are several mentions of 5 or 10 day counts here. When I called EPC, they told me this year is a 3 day count. I understood this to mean that students have 3 days (8/16-8/18/10) to show up before they lose their spots. Then they go to the waitpool and apparently randomly by computer pick someone from the priority waitpool. She said waitpools will be dissolved by the end of the week 8/20/10, and that no transfers between SFUSD schools will be allowed after that.ReplyDelete
I don't know that I believe all this, but I was not happy to hear that the "rule" is that when a spot opens after 8/20/10 or in to September, that I could not be eligible for the open spot if I've enrolled and shown up at a different SFUSD school. This suggests that someone else who did not suffer through this 0/7, etc process could take the spot before us. Or someone willing (and able to afford to) lose a deposit at a private school could scoop up the spot before someone in the priority waitpool.
- AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 11:40 AM
It totally sucks and is completely unfair.
- AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 11:56 AM
10:36 a.m., ironic. Sherman is one of the few schools I would go to over private. Even more so that they will now be going to neighborhood preference.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 1:28 PM
We will likely be giving up a 6th grade spot at Aptos MS as we will probably leave SF due to a job change. We won't know for sure until late June, though.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 2:35 PM
What does this mean? ????ReplyDelete
May 28, 2010 Mail Offers, Post WP-Web
June 11, 2010 Last Date to make WP Changes
Am I supposed to be doing anything right now? I was assigned Cobb, did not register my child anywhere. She is african american with no preschool and that did not count for anything. Her top school is a middle rated school but we did not get that first or second list time. We did not get our waitlist either. I did not change the waitpool list because I we still want the same school. Is there is anything I should be actively doing right now or before end of June. By July, I will move if there really is no movement whatsoever. Thank you.
- AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 2:36 PM
12:00, you are totally right. The system seems to favor those that go private for K. I just heard from a friend of a friend who last year went 0/7 so were doing a pre-K year. Then they got the call from 4 weeks after school started. No one from the waitpool who was already attending an SFSU district school would have gotten this call. It is seriously something to consider. You could do a K year somewhere, many preschools offer a K or preK. And they don't require a full year's tuition commitment like private elementary schools. Then you can call EPC every day or every week and ask what elementary schools have an opening. B/c you are out of district, you could take any of these openings. It's a hassle, but might be the only way to get in some of the popular publics.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 2:42 PM
2:35, you don't have to do anything. When you turned in your form in March, that put you in the waitpool. You'll stay there until July when EPC will ask you to confirm you still want to be in the waitpool. If for example you move, then you wouldn't renew your waitpool.ReplyDelete
"May 28, 2010 Mail Offers, Post WP-Web" - means that on May 28 EPC will mail letters to any kids that got into a school from the waitpool. They will also post on their website an udpated list of kids who remain on the waitpool.
"June 11, 2010 Last Date to make WP Changes" - this means that if you want to change your waitpool you have until June 11 to do it with EPC. Then EPC will run their computer program and assign kids to schools again. They mail letters on June 30 and update their website again.
Good luck.


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Small Wood Cutting Board with Totem Design
Blade & Knoll
$ 160.00
A one-of-a-kind handcrafted cutting board. Design is hand burned into the wood. Carved triangle handle on the top for display, hanging, or carrying. Also makes a perfect cheese board or serving board for fruits, meats, or pastries. Beeswax and mineral oil finish. Incredibly smooth to the touch.
Materials: A beautifully marbled curly cherry wood (due to the nature of wood, every board will have it's own unique variations)
Measurements: 12" x 8" x .75"
Care: Hand wash, oil as needed
Maker: Blade & Knoll is a one-woman whirlwind. All of her pieces are handcrafted out of her wood shop and jewelry studio in Denver, CO.


text: I used to be able to approach the back of the car, press the trunk release switch (the one right above the license plate) for about a second, and it would unlock the car (extending the handles) without opening the rear hatch. After upgrading to 4.5, the trunk now opens. Does anyone know of a "workaround" for this? I'm usually approaching my car with my toddler in one arm, and a school bag in the other, so digging in my pocket for a key is difficult. I know, I know, this is a really silly gripe, and the rear hatch now functions as it was probably intended to, but if anyone knows of a way to unlock the doors by approaching the rear of the car without having to press the button on the keyfob, I'd love to hear it. I've attached a relevant xkcd before anyone else does :biggrin:


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On 11th February 2015, The College of Science and Technology-University of Rwanda hosted the Honorable Minister of Higher Education and Research of Senegal Prof. Teuw NIANE. He held a meeting with the college's senior academic and administrative staff and students' representatives on a number of areas of interest between academicians of Rwanda and Senegal.The discussions focused mainly on having more doctorate programmes and capacity building mechanisms to address challenges such as brain drain by intellectuals leaving the continent for greener pastures outside Africa and a number of students who go abroad for post graduate programmes outside Africa and a majority of them never return home to serve their respective countries and the continent as a whole. The Minister admitted that it is a challenge that they are working on together with other partners to address and that they are planning to have more African scholars doing their PhD programmes from their home countries and on the continent.
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One of those questions to which an MBA student wants a convincing answer after 'Which college?' is 'Where to do an internship?'. The rationale behind an internship in the MBA curriculum is to make students have a feel of the industry, profile, company which they want to pursue after MBA. I personally feel that the hard work which a student puts in during internship weighs more than all the efforts put together that one makes during exams, assignments when it comes down to the growth rate as a professional after MBA.
Most of the 'janta' joins MBA program for primarily three reasons: (1) Switch the industry (2) Move up the corporate ladder and lastly (3) A higher salary. However, none of these can be achieved without having the proper backing of a relevant internship. In the case of a one year program, the chances of green ticking the first point is comparable to an iota. Some institutes like 'Great Lakes, Chennai' which offer 1 year program have an equivalent to an internship, which they call as 'Empirical'. In empirical studies the students decide on a topic and do research on that topic for the whole year in a stepwise manner, either in a group or individually.
As perceived, an institute teaches you all the concepts and theories but a candidate seldom gets a chance to work in an environment which is similar or even close to industry. Most of the activities are faculty driven and your performance is judged on the basis of the grade which you get. But in internship, you know that every deliverable of your will affect firm's business which was not the same when you were handling case studies in college. Just wonder if you happened to contribute in a fashion which catches the eye of the top management!! Well, half the battle is won. So, morale of the story is train yourself for becoming 'a vital cog' in firm's wheel of fortune. You will get the visibility and appraisal accordingly and you are en route a great career.
It is of utmost importance to master the art of trade before actually going into battlefield. An internship presents before you the opportunity to internalize the way business works without the fear of being judged much because you will be mentored by some senior person in the organization (who can be your future boss). I have observed the trend that when a firm goes for recruitment in a college, the preference is given to the students who have done internship in their firm. On top of that, they don't hesitate in offering a higher package to those interns just for the simple reason that they can be straight away deployed on to the field without much handholding, in turn increasing their productivity.
Why focus is important in an internship because only then you will be able to invest in yourself. Try and get hold of as many things as possible which are important from the perspective of business model of the firm. This will increase your competency because then you will be able to connect the dots between various functions of the business. Recruiters are looking for the candidates who have this edge of being a generalist. And this is the only skill which 'makes or breaks' the career of a professional when it comes to career growth.
An internship is as important as spending your time in college activities, for strong networking. As has been rightly said, 'Your network is your net worth', you will grow at a rate proportional to the growth rate of your network. Even if you don't join the company in which you did internship, chances are very high that you will end up in the same industry. Having good contacts in other leader firm of the industry is strategically very important for business development purposes. You might get hold of a potential opportunity because of a contact which you won't be able to pursue otherwise. If you are able to create value for the firm during your internship, it won't go unnoticed and this will take your networking to the next level strategically.
Now, how to go about searching for internships? So, it boils down to prioritization and channelized efforts. Start from prioritizing the firms in the industry of your interest. Don't put all your eggs in one basket i.e. keep trying in other industries of relevance. Regular follow-ups or keeping a track record must be in your skin. Since, it is 'buyer's market', try to show them the value that you will bring to the table by relating it to your skill-set and most importantly show the 'Energy'. You can take the help of various job sites. There might be an opening for you if the company is continuously posting requirements on the portal, which you can leverage through your contacts (if any). Since, competition is tough, it is advisable to back your-self every time and have a go-getter attitude.
All said and done, a candidate is not the same person once he comes out of an internship as he/she was before joining internship. In a two year MBA set-up, candidate gets a chance to relate the concepts learned in classroom to what he was doing in the internship. This whole process of internalizing and re-internalizing proves to be very value additive when a candidate faces interview for final campus selections. If the candidate is able to articulate his takeaways during internship by relating it to the business model of the interviewing firm in a lucid manner, the job is done. But real 'job' starts from there to implement the learning of internship effectively to create value for your employer, which in turn will stamp your capability, credibility and adaptability as a resource and a successful professional.
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James R Doty interview: Top regulator talks audit in the USA
Top US regulator James R Doty talks to Robert Outram about restoring investors' confidence in audit and the role of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).
Who watches the watchers? If the audit profession is tasked with providing assurance in corporate financial reporting, who ensures that the auditors themselves are doing a good job?
In the US, that role is undertaken by the PCAOB, based in Washington DC and chaired by James ("Jim") R Doty, a Texan lawyer with long experience of dealing with corporate reporting issues.
James, who has been chairman of the PCAOB since 2011, is a former partner with US law firm Baker Botts. Does it make it easier or more difficult to oversee the quality and set the standards for the US audit profession, if you are not an auditor yourself?
He says: "The legal and audit professions are branches of the same tree, even though there are differences. Lawyers understand issues like agency, fiduciary duty. We have to evaluate conflicts of interest, and after a career in the law you get to learn about some of the difficult issues around corporate disclosure."
The role of the PCAOB
The PCAOB registers and inspects public accounting firms, sets auditing standards for the audits of public companies and broker-dealers, and carries out investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
Like the Financial Reporting Council in the UK, the PCAOB replaced what was essentially a system of self-regulation for the audit profession.
In contrast to the UK, however, standard setting in financial reporting and auditing come under different bodies, with the Financial Accounting Standards Board taking on the former responsibility in the US. In the UK, the FRC oversees standard setters in both audit and financial reporting.
The PCAOB has been created and shaped by two crises that shook the public's faith in the integrity of corporate reporting and auditing. First there was the series of accounting scandals around the turn of the century – names like Enron, WorldCom and Adelphia – and then more recently, the global financial crisis. After each, the cry has been "where were the auditors?"
The Main Street and financial institution scandals share a common feature: risk, and the need for the auditor to have a heightened awareness of risk
James draws a distinction between the two crises, however. As he points out: "Enron and the others around that time were 'Main Street' scandals [involving accounting malpractice at mainstream businesses]… while the financial crisis was a crisis of risk management, and the execution of risk management, in the financial industry."
At the time of the first wave of scandals, the audit profession largely regulated itself and although there was a system of peer review, firms were not subject to regular, external inspection.
The establishment of the PCAOB, which started its operations in 2003, was part of the reforms instituted
by Congress to restore public confidence in the audit of public companies and financial institutions. Since
2010, under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the PCAOB also oversees
the auditors of brokers and dealers.
The PCAOB was not universally welcomed, however, and in 2006, its constitutionality was challenged – unsuccessfully – in the federal courts. The Board was represented, by the way, by one James R Doty.
Changing US audit standards
As chairman, James is clear about the PCAOB's mission: "Our mandate is to further the public interest in independent and credible, reliable financial reporting of the highest quality, and to protect investors."
As such, the PCAOB has already introduced changes to US auditing standards. One example, addressing one of the issues arising from the Enron scandal, has been a new standard on the auditor's approach to related party transactions. The PCAOB has also stressed the need for better communications between the auditor and audit committee, and is planning to make it mandatory to have an engagement partner named in the audit report.
James says that a key theme for the Board so far has been risk – has management perceived and understood the risks and are they audited? He says: "The Main Street and financial institution scandals share a common feature: risk, and the need for the auditor to have a heightened awareness of risk."
Current issues
Current issues the PCAOB is looking at include "going concern" – following the FASB's issue of a standard on going concern last year – and best practice for overseeing multi-jurisdiction audits. Quality control and auditor independence are also ongoing themes.
The PCAOB is also looking at how auditors use information provided by specialists. In many cases this is necessary for assessing the value of an asset when there is no readily discernible market value. Problems for the auditor arise when the relationship between the specialist and the company being audited means there may be reason to doubt the specialist's objectivity.
The PCAOB is careful to keep dialogue open with auditors, companies and investors to ensure that the Board gets feedback on the impact of its policies. Also, the PCAOB's Centre for Economic Analysis – which includes independent economists as well as PCAOB staffers – advises the Board on how economic theory, analysis and tools can be better used to enhance the effectiveness of its programmes.
James argues that the PCAOB's inspection regime should be seen as a benefit for the firms it monitors. He says: "We have to be aware of the unintended consequences and costs of inspections. We inspect audits around the world, under IFRS [International Financial Reporting Standards] as well as US GAAP [Generally Accepted Accounting Practice]. The increasingly global nature of audit is creating a common fund of experience."
He adds: "Inspection reports should be there to inspire firms and to show them where they need to improve what they do. We are confident we are seen as rigorous and tough in our inspections, and we have the firms' attention!"
Assurance role in non-financial areas
The PCAOB's focus is on the audit of financial statements, but audit firms are increasingly looking at expanding their assurance role into other areas, such as corporate social responsibility.
James comments: "The need for assurance is not going to disappear. We now see auditors making the case that they can provide attestation on non-financial information, and non-GAAP financial metrics.
"Audit firms will have to look at their own appetite for taking on risk and balance that against their need to market their services. Different firms have differing views about that. We need to remain informed about this, but we are not regulating these issues."
The PCAOB is also monitoring developments across the Atlantic, with the European Union's adoption of a new regime that is set to introduce mandatory firm rotation and to bar the firms from providing many non-audit services to their audit clients.
'Audit quality' remit
James comments: "Our core remit is audit quality. The market [for listed company audits] is very different in the US compared with Europe, but we will be looking to see what the effect of the EU reforms is on audit quality."
He does not see, however, that significant convergence in terms of auditing standards is on the cards. James comments: "There is a desire for more harmonisation of financial reporting standards, but auditing standards tend to reflect more local differences, legal and otherwise. So auditing standards are very dependent on where they are being applied. We are involved with inspections, however, and with communication with regulators, in every part of the world."
There is clearly plenty still to do, and part of the PCAOB's work programme is the review of the interim standards brought in after 2003. Doty feels that significant progress has been made, however: "The self-regulation model failed the profession. We have reduced the risks, and independent research shows that greater oversight has improved audit quality. It's been better for audit quality and better investors.
"Risk is part of audit, however. The only way to eliminate all risk would be to eliminate the audit altogether."


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When you've got an exciting new Oasis drink to promote and you have an Oasis' 'refreshing stuff' platform as your creative springboard, there's only one thing to do, create the MOST REFRESHING PR campaign in history!
We created a campaign throwing every PR trick in the book via our parody PR Agency "Awesome PR"
Get a YouTuber to promote it – LukeisNotSexy – Check
Persuade a Reality Star to undress – Jamie Laing – Check
Float it down the Thames – Check
Create a perfume – Check
Project it onto the White Cliffs of Dover – Check
Build a pop-up shop – Check
Break a World Record – Check
And how else would you promote it?
Of course via a fly on the wall film following Awesome PR as they developed the Campaign. Cue Mockumentary, which brings the campaign to life.
Now that's what a "Refreshing PR" campaign is all about.


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There's a clear difference between bespoke jewelry and customizable pieces. One brings to mind a resplendent piece crafted and molded specifically for you, the other reminds us of, well, charm bracelets. But when Alena Kupriyanova Lotti thinks of personalized jewelry, she combines the two, imagining interchangeable exotic leathers and gemstones designed with 18-karat gold. As the creative director, owner and official ambassador of the Italian house Fortedemarmi, she creates exceptional jewelry and clutches that can be altered daily to match any outfit or occasion.
Working with her husband's manufacturing company, she established the Fortedemarmi line as a way to give women a truly unique heirloom piece that speaks to them on a personal level. "I have seen many beautiful accessories and jewelry, and I saw that all of them lack soul. They are all about flowers, balls and other things which we can see," she told JustLuxe. "I find my inspiration from inside. I am inspired by the aura of people and what I can feel around me. I am also inspired by totally eternal things like water, fire, air and earth—the basic elements of our life." Whatever your inspiration, her jewelry and handbags pieces can be mixed and matched with additional skin textures and colors to create an individual design that speaks to you.
She uses this inspiration to create pieces that she hopes women will love and cherish for generations, which is why she's so particular when it comes to the materials she uses. "I have chosen the most precious crocodile, alligator and python leather. I find them at the best Italian and international fairs. Some colors used in our manufacturing are so unusual that it can't be found anywhere in the world," she explained. "For diamonds and other precious stones, I only buy them in Italy, but they come from all over the world. For me, not only is the origin important, but also the color, beauty and aura of each precious stone." This is especially true for her collection which is comprised entirely of 18-karat gold, colored and white diamonds, emerald, rubies and colored sapphires.
Her designs have graced the necks and wrists of Hollywood starlets, popular socialites and international royalty—all of which she is too modest to name. For her most demanding clients, she creates an entire experience around designing the perfect jewelry or accessories crafted specifically for them. "If a woman wants her own personalized collection by Fortedemarmi, I can personally visit her in her residence in any part of the world. But usually we invite the client to our mansion in Florence, Italy—the beautiful historical Villa Catelletti. We provide a relaxing stay in Italy with an entertainment program while we design a special, personal collection and choose all the materials," she said.
After discussing what her client is looking for, she'll sketch out ideas and try to find the best way to highlight a woman's natural beauty with the exotic skins and gemstones requested. "When it is a custom order, it's your personal collection and we write your name on it, so it's no longer exclusively Fortedemarmi, it's now a collaboration of the brand with a celebrity, royal or with you," she explained. "You can share your inner feelings and illuminate your beauty in a unique way like nobody else."


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On May 20, 1933 the government of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (BSSR) passed Resolution №721 on establishing a new educational establishment, which originally was called the Institute of National Economy, its location being in Minsk. By the autumn of 1933, the BSSR State Planning Committee approved the statute of the Byelorussian State Institute of National Economy (BSINE) and a preparatory department for workers under it. On January 20, 1935 at the request of the faculty and staff, the BSSR government passed a decision to name the Institute in honor of V.V. Kuibyshev, whose name it had until 1992. As a sign of recognition of its achievements in training highly qualified specialists for national economy and developing scholarly research, BSINE was awarded with the Order of Red Banner of Labor on April 28, 1983. Further on, BSINE was transformed into the Belarus State Economic University (BSEU) on January 20, 1992 by the Republic of Belarus' Council of Ministers' Resolution. In 1997, the university was officially given the status of the leading educational establishment in the field of training cadres in economics.


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We've heard people say that they're not a jewellery person but are they really not? There must have been at least one special occasion in their lives that called upon them to bring out the pearls, diamanté earrings or gold bracelet.
The truth is that we all wear jewellery for different reasons: There may be diamonds that your grandmother or mother has bequeathed you or an anniversary that your loved one has surprised you with, a statement ring or delicate pendant. Think about when you were married: for those of you who said "I do" – your rings were the symbol of an eternal love and commitment.
When you had your 21st, 40th, 50th birthday or anniversary, that beautiful gift of love is a constant reminder to you that you are cherished and loved.
Yes, some people are quite lavish with their adornments while others are shy and choose subtle pieces to wear. That is the beauty of being unique- we wear jewellery that suits our style and personality. There is one unmistakable thing about jewellery: it makes us feel something- maybe it makes you feel attractive or reminds you of a loved one, a special friend or a time in your life. It is symbolic and it is personal because it tells your story and at a glance or a gentle rub, you are instantly reminded about someone, a place, a moment. It makes you feel happy and can even lead you to occasionally shed a tear…..
Jewellery has and always will be an expression of love, friendship and treasured times. It is one of the best accessories you can wear to compliment your personality. Deep down, we are all jewellery people in one way or another. Come on, let's be honest, you would feel a little naked without it! We're not all the same type of jewellery people and that's what makes it so special.
Wear jewellery that makes you feel something, as long as that something is loved!
Post Written by: Janice Kruger
Image by: Ignacio Campo
Francarlo Micilotta has always had a passion for jewellery and started making custom pieces at the tender age of 15 after completing his apprenticeship in Italy, not to mention he also attended the acclaimed Benvenuto Cellini Jewellery School. After many years in the industry, his daughter Tanya joined the family operation in 2005 after she also completed her studies at the same school her father did so many years before.
With Francarlo and Tanya being the driving force behind their experienced team, they will walk you through the custom jewellery design process in such a way to fit into your budget. Yes, you read that right, they fit into your budget so having that custom piece you've been dreaming of is more realistic than you think. Below is a basic outline of the process the Francarlo Designer Goldsmith team will take you through:
- All you need is an idea – you can reference a photo or a piece you already have as inspiration but all we need is your idea. Once you have your idea, you will need to get in touch with the Francarlo Team either by coming in store or contacting us. Your sales specialist will not only work with you to create the most effective plan of action for you but also build a relationship with you to ensure you get the piece perfect for you.
- The design team will then hand draw a custom design just for you to make sure we have the right approach.
- Once the image is approved by you, we get straight to work. Francarlo Designer Goldsmith will handcraft the piece with the stones and metal of your selection.
- Once the piece has been completed and you've come to collect it from our team we never forget or move on from the design so that if you ever need to get in touch we are available to continue making your dreams come true.
Just as the sun's harmful rays can damage our skin, light and heat can affect a colored gemstone's durability and color. Over time, and in excess, they can also fade or damage some gemstones, such as amethyst, kunzite, topaz and shell cameos. Pearls and other delicate materials, such as ivory, will bleach under extreme exposure to light. Other gems, especially amber, can darken over time when exposed to too much light.
Excessive heat and sudden temperature changes may also fracture some gems. Heat can easily remove the natural moisture these gems need to keep their beauty. Pearls, for instance, can dry out, crack and discolor. Opals can turn white or brown, develop tiny cracks, and might lose their play-of-color.
1. Small wonder they're so valuable! Most Diamonds are 1-3 Million years old. That's impressive!
2. The color of gold: Pure Gold is always yellow, but it can be changed by adding in different metals. This is how we get white gold, red gold, pink cold, green gold, etc.
3. Jewelry slang: Popular slang terms for jewelry include bling bling, ice, kandi, and rock.
4. Movies anyone??? In the musical "Moulin Rouge", Nicole Kidman wore the most expensive piece of jewelry ever designed specifically for a movie. She wore a necklace valued at approximately $1 million and it was made from platinum and 1,308 diamonds.
- What is the oldest known jewellery ever found ? 100,000 year old beads made from Nassarius shells.
- The word jewellery comes from jewel, from the old French jouel, which in turn comes from the latin jocale, which means 'plaything'.
- The Americans call it jewelry, everyone else calls it jewellery.
- In many cultures jewellery is supposed to ward off evil, for example the famous Egyptian ankh.
- Through history live insect jewellery has been popular. The Egyptians may have been the first to do so, wearing scarab beetles into battle. But the Mexican Maquech Beetle and Giant Madagascar Hissing Cockroach have also been used in jewellery. In Britain the Victorians loved it, often sporting huge, vivid live beetles attached to their clothing by tiny, fine gold chains.
- 24 carat gold is 99.9% pure, and most US and European jewellers think it's too soft for jewellery. But 24 carat gold is the norm across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
- Platinum alloys range from 900 (90% pure) to 950 (95% pure).
Jewellery is one of our most intimate and cherished accessories. Understanding how to care for and protect your treasured jewellery can make a world of difference in maintaining its beauty and keeping your heirlooms sparkling for generations to come.
Just as the sun's harmful rays can damage our skin, light and heat can affect a colored gemstone's durability and color. Over time, and in excess, they can also fade or damage some gemstones, such as amethyst, kunzite, topaz and shell cameos. Pearls and other delicate materials, such as ivory, will bleach under extreme exposure to light. Other gems, especially amber, can darken over time when exposed to too much light.
Excessive heat and sudden temperature changes may also fracture some gems. Heat can easily remove the natural moisture these gems need to keep their beauty. Pearls, for instance, can dry out, crack and discolor. Opals can turn white or brown, develop tiny cracks, and might lose their play-of-color.
We know how important it is for men to look on point and with summer approaching and the temperature rising mean less layers of clothing so how do you keep your look fresh and dynamic? Well here is our solution. Try investing in a couple of pieces of jewellery to add interest to your look that will have everyone turning heads.
2015 has plenty of options for you depending on your own personal taste – you can pull off anything with the right level of confidence.
Registrations for 2017 Herald Cycle Tour have just opened and if you buy an Early Bird ticket you stand a chance to win this beautiful Festina designer watch.
We have partnered up with The Silver Peacock in this exciting competition!
The Silver Peacock is a vibrant Brand of Silver Jewellery set with Gem Stones & Diamonds. Borrowing its colours from the many hues of the Peacock Feathers – blue is found in Blue Topaz, purple from the Amethyst, deep red shines with Garnet, Peridot brings in the vibrant greens & soft yellow comes from our Citrines. Plus 'What Every Girl Wants' … Diamonds for that added Sparkle. All this just to make sure you have the perfect colour for any occasion.
Times have changed and with it so has our view on watches. Nowadays, more people own cell phones than ever before – and cell phones have clocks. So who needs a watch?
Putting being able to tell the time aside, we think you'll agree there's still something special about watches. Think about it. You'd never engrave a cell phone and give it to a best friend for their 40th. Watches, whether analogue or digital, have endless aesthetic appeal and are also beautifully intricate on the inside. Take a look at all the elements that go into a watch, don't worry though, our staff know exactly how to ensure you get the perfect watch for you or your loved one so just come in store and we'll do the rest.
We proud to announce that we are now stockists of the international brand MY iMenso.
With MY iMenso it's all about a medallion (pendant), which can be opened and worn on two sides.The medallion can be easily opened and then you can put your Insignia in the medallion.
Every year in June, a new Die Burger Boardwalk Mr PE gets chosen to represent the young men of the Nelson Mandela Metro. This prestigious title has increasingly grown in stature since its inception in 2001. The gala event is an undisputable highlight on the social calendar of the Eastern Cape.
The young gentleman chosen to fulfil the role of Mr PE is not only to be the most dashing of all, but more importantly a young man to whom the city's youth can look up to. Past Mr PE's have undoubtedly been much needed role models to the youth of the region. They were given building blocks and guidelines to further their careers and better their lives.


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