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I think it's awesome to see that more and more people of European descent are empathizing and feeling outraged by the racism against dark skinned people that they are being made aware of. Thanks to mobile technology and the internet, our fair skinned brothers and sisters can now perceive an aspect of reality that has been mostly invisible to them throughout their lives. And those of us who have experienced racism and continue to experience it feel encouraged to see that these issues are now being widely acknowledged. Until this year, stories of racism and injustice against dark skinned people by white people or police were widely ignored, disregarded, or dismissed as something rare or exaggerated. So I'm deeply grateful to see that more and more people are acknowledging how serious an issue it truly is.
With that being said, I can tell by the reactions of many of my non-African brethren that you perceive these events as an indication of what the world has recently become, and as if it's an issue that has suddenly gotten worse in recent years…a terrible issue for sure, but just one of the many terrible issues that indicate how much our societies have recently declined. In light of seeing many of these responses, I felt it would be beneficial to put your experience of these events in a proper perspective, and for you to understand that the examples of violent discrimination against darker skinned people that you are witnessing are not a reflection of what our world has become. It's evidence of what the world has BEEN like for darker skinned people around the world for the past 400-500 years. As shockingly new as it likely appears to you since social media has recently brought wider awareness of this issue to your attention, people of African descent have been experiencing violent discrimination and injustice like this day after day, year after year, for generations.
This is probably not known to you, but most of us grow up being prepared for life in a white supremacist society…how to behave and not to behave WHEN, not if, we experience abusive discrimination, not to expect justice or support whenever we do, and not to expect white people to acknowledge or take responsibility for any of it. Every black person living in western society has witnessed racism being experienced by someone we know, and most of us have experienced it directly. And we rarely, if ever, did anything about it. That's because we are intensely aware that to defend ourselves, to report being discriminated against, to rebel, or to advance too quickly is to put our job, our freedom, our citizenship status, or our life at risk.
In virtually every aspect of our life outside of home, we know that the consequences of not submitting and conforming to white culture are severe. We learn from a young age that we have to know everything about white culture's version of reality if we're to have any chance of advancing within society…white religion, white history, white art, white fashion, white music, white politics, white law, white psychology, white etiquette, and white education. We even have to learn how to adopt a white person's stye of speech and a white hairstyle if we want to work in a corporate environment. Wearing any kind of natural hairstyle or ethnic clothing to an interview drastically reduces our odds of landing a job. Have you noticed the hair weaves, wigs, and braids that most black women wear? They mimic the texture and styles of white hair. It depresses me every time I see it because of the ethnic oppression and unconscious self hatred that it represents.
I imagine that what I've just described may appear exaggerated to a white person, but that is because, as a white person living in a white supremacist society, there has never been a need for you to do or learn anything like this unless you have studied anthropology or work in social services. White people aren't expected to learn anything about black culture outside of a classroom environment. It's considered inferior by default, and has no relevance or importance in regard to the function of society that isn't related to poverty or crime. Learning about our cultural reality is optional for you, and it's highly likely that the only reason why you know anything about our culture at all is because you love our musical or athletic performance.
Music and sports is where we have been allowed to advance and succeed the most, since our performance satisfies any society's love of great entertainment and presents no threat to the establishment. After all, the owners of the dominant music labels and sports teams in western society are virtually all white, so any opportunities within these industries, the conditions for earning and losing them, the rewards of having them, and the system that governs it all are still controlled and maintained by white people. And if this reality isn't discouraging enough, our advancement within these industries does nothing to improve the quality of life for the rest of black people living in any given society. As a matter of fact, the kind of music that black artists are most rewarded for producing and performing…the very same music that you probably love so much, actually undermines and degrades our cultural progress and advancement. Most of the music that the owners of record labels approve for heavy marketing and promotion focuses on the worst aspects of our culture, glorifies the worst of our behavior, reinforces negative stereotypes about us, and presents this morally corrupt package of our culture to the world. In the eyes of global society, the cultural dignity, ethnic pride, and modern legacy of African-Americans has been reduced to the degrading image of a culture that glorifies casual sex, drug abuse, violence, and greed.
The worst aspect of this entire scenario is that, over the course of generations, black people have been systematically conditioned to disrespect, distrust, degrade, and devalue one another. Take 10 minutes to read the "The Making of a Slave" by William Lynch, and prepared to be amazed. You'll easily recognize his legacy in the behavior of many African-American people.
…but you'll still hear a lot of white people say that white supremacy and systemic racism doesn't exist, or that it's exaggerated by lazy black people who are just victimizing themselves and looking for a handout. Fascinating, isn't it?
This post isn't a sob story or a plea for sympathy on behalf of black people. In spite of the minority of willfully ignorant people who hold onto the delusion that white supremacy and systemic racism against black people doesn't exist, it's very encouraging to see that more and more of our white brothers and sisters are willing to acknowledge and speak openly about this uncomfortable truth. If you are a white person reading this, there is no expectation for you to wear a cloak of shame or guilt. That would benefit no one. I believe that most of you genuinely want the racism and injustice that black people experience to end, and would willingly help if you knew how.
This is simply our story, and it's a story worthy of being told. It's a description of our experience of life that is important for you to understand because, whether you realize it or not, our experience of your culture is the most dominant aspect of our reality. We've had to learn all of your cultural stories and history and understand your reality throughout our entire lives. Perhaps it's time that you learn ours. After all, you cannot help us end this injustice and make the necessary changes to our societal structures until you acknowledge and understand the full extent of how we are affected.
I know that most of us wish no harm upon one another. We'd bless each other with peace and abundance if we could, regardless of race or any other superficial difference. We all just want to thrive and succeed in this crazy world. At the end of the day, black or white, we are all in this together.
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For now, this service is only supported on the Apple iPhone. Stay tuned! Franklin Synergy is working to include all major smart-phone formats in the near future.

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CedCommerce Vendor Split Cart Addon is a powerful Marketplace addon for Magento 2 that facilitates the customer with the feature of proceeding for checkout of all the vendors separately by using different payment and shipping methods. Customers has the functionality of applying coupon code that was given by the vendor.
Customer can set different shipping address for different vendor's order.
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Judging academics on the basis of Attendance at MITSOM
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MIT School of Management was affiliated to Pune University and in the year 2017, they formed their own university called 'MIT World Peace University'. The attendance criteria in Pune University was 70-75% but in MITWPU it is 90%. MITWPU also introduced trimesters (3 months) instead of semesters, making total number of lectures per subject to 40 (in 12 weeks of a trimester), and if a student is unable to attend more than 4 lectures per subject, he/she isn't allowed to submit any assignments, give any examinations (internal/surprise tests) or aren't allowed to attend any industrial visit or anything else, they are called 'The Defaulters'.
Only 4 lectures per subject are given to sickness/marriage of a relative/leave due to academic competition or anything. Lectures start at 8:15 am and if a student is late in any lecture, even if they are 5 minutes late, they are marked as 'Absent' from that specific lecture. Due to 90% attendance, a student isn't allowed to be present in any examination which makes him/her lose marks, which is later used to mock their academic excellence. Due to this, capable students, who are required to take leave due to extra-curricular activities stay behind in other activities.
The below posted text (cons) is copied from a Quora answer (Quora Answer Link) :
"The college makes students sit compulsorily as the audience because a guest is here at campus. If students fail to attend or leave, they are always threatened with illogical conditions like no attendance for a week or less internals or no project guidance. What more, once you are "trapped" inside the hall, you cannot leave even if you have some work outside. They hardly consider if students have the time to forcibly attend an event they're really not interested in. Students are hostelites, they have work and other commitments rather than being a dumb uninterested audience."
In the above text, attending events are MANDATORY and attendance for such are calculated forcefully, as stated above.
Our Suggestion: We humbly request them to lower the attendance criteria to what is was before(75%). We request them not to judge us on the basis of our attendance. because a student having less attendance can also be good at academics or in any other field. We request them to help the students to explore what they are good at. 90% attendance restricts the timings of students which could be invested in other activities where a student can find themselves. We humbly request them to please look into this matter.
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Community Investment Ventures Holdings (CIVH) recently acquired 34.9% of Vumatel, with plans to acquire the remaining 65.1%, subject to funding and regulatory approvals.
CIVH is owned by a group of investors – Remgro, New GX Capital Holdings, Chlanich, Community Investment Holdings (CIH), and Consolidated Capital Investments.
While Vumatel and its fibre projects are well-known, not many people know about CIVH.
CIVH owns numerous telecom infrastructure players, including Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) and MCT Telecommunications.
DFA has built and operates over 10,000km of fibre infrastructure, which is leased to its wholesale customers on an open-access basis.
Vumatel's 8,000km fibre network will significantly strengthen CIVH's position in the fibre market and creates a strong competitor to Openserve and Neotel.
The open access business models of DFA and Vumatel have radically changed the South African telecoms landscape.
It has also created a more competitive fibre infrastructure market, which has accelerated fibre-to-the-business and fibre-to-the-home rollouts.
Their open access strategy lowered the barriers to entry and facilitated a far more dynamic telecommunications ecosystem.
Much more to come
CIVH non-executive chairman Pieter Uys said the acquisition of Vumatel will significantly strengthen its ability to contribute to, one day, getting broadband to every suburb, home, and business in South Africa.
"Both companies [DFA and Vumatel] will operate as independent subsidiaries of CIVH and will continue to build open-access networks across the country," he said.
Uys told MyBroadband that CIVH continues to look for opportunities in the telecoms infrastructure market, which includes data centres.
He said demand far outstrips supply in the fibre infrastructure market, and that demand from their clients in other areas will guide their moves.
He explained that CIVH will remain focussed on offering open access network infrastructure, however, and has no plans to start offering services directly to consumers.
He said their ISP partners are doing a great job at providing Internet services on top of their infrastructure.
We paid a fair price
The amount which CIVH paid for Vumatel was not disclosed, but market speculation suggests it was "very high".
Uys, however, said he feels comfortable with the price which they paid for Vumatel.
He said a thorough analysis of Vumatel's assets was done and compared to their own business plans related to fibre infrastructure rollouts.
They also looked at what similar assets sold for in the market, which shows they did not pay a significant premium for Vumatel.
The new CIVH portfolio
The image below shows what the CIVH portfolio looks like after the Vumatel acquisition.
Update: This article previously listed Dartcom as a subsidiary of CIVH. This is no longer the case, and the article was amended accordingly.


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So what does "climate change" mean, exactly?
The question is not an existential one for the Department of Defense; it is a matter of careful and literal consideration.
The department recently decided that the standard Webster's definition of "climate change" didn't quite meet its needs. So it added its own version to its homegrown dictionary, the Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms.
Here's how it now defines "climate change":
Variations in average weather conditions that persist over multiple decades or longer that encompass increases and decreases in temperature, shifts in precipitation, and changing risk of certain types of severe weather events.
The dictionary, which is used in part to standardize military communication, is updated monthly, and the new entry on climate change was made public in late February.
The military adds definitions when the Webster's dictionary entry is considered insufficient, Richard R. Osial, a spokesman for the Joint Staff, explained in an email. And definitions can have policy implications.
This new explanation for climate change was added because "there are many definitions for climate change floating around right now," and the department needs "to ensure that whenever the term is used in Department of Defense issuances, it has a specific definition," Mr. Osial wrote.
Through this definition and other policy plans, the department has acknowledged that the country's landscapes, climates and resources will likely undergo serious changes because of rising temperatures and other risks associated with climate change.
Specifically, the department anticipates "increased need for air, sea and land capabilities and capacity in the Arctic region," and "damage from thawing permafrost and sea ice in Alaska and the Arctic region," Mr. Osial wrote.
Some additional risks they associate with climate change portend a grim future. Those risks include "disruption to and competition for reliable energy and fresh water supplies" and "changed disease vector distribution, increasing the complexity and cost of ongoing disease-management efforts," among others, he added.
The definition was added as a result of two executive orders issued by President Barack Obama, which required several government agencies to prepare for climate change or achieve certain environmental benchmarks, including reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent over the next decade.
In 2014, an unofficial plan for adapting to climate change was developed by Chuck Hagel, the defense secretary at the time, and was later established as official policy for adaptation and resilience agencywide in 2015.
In the beginning of this year, the department also identified nearly 80 policy areas where it can make changes to consider the effects of climate change, updates which it expects to complete by 2025, Mr. Osial wrote.


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Family Vacation in Singapore
Many families have discovered Thailand and its wonders,
a winning combination of exotic culture, unique foods,
magical islands and of course, shopping. Surprisingly,
however, the tiny island country of Singapore only two
hours of flight away from Bangkok has not yet become a
popular family destination, and is frequented mostly by
Everyone who heard that I was going to visit Singapore told me: One or two days will be enough for a trip there because there is hardly anything to do besides shopping. But the more I read and the deeper I delved into the many successful and diverse attractions Singapore has to offer, I realised one must spend at least four to five days there in order to see the best of them.
Singapore is currently experiencing a massive wave of construction. In 2010, two huge projects were completed: The first is Marina Bay, which consist of a gigantic convention centre combined with Singapore's first ever casino and an enormous complex of hotels, restaurants and shopping malls.
Near the Hotel you can find beautiful gardens of HUGE Trees Structures called: Gardens by the Bay.
The second project is Resort World, which include, besides six hotels, a variety of restaurants, clubs, and Singapore's second casino, the number one family attraction in the country: Universal Studios (the first one in Asia), an amazing theme park full of all-new rides, many of which were developed and built for this park and do not exist in the U.S. Universal Studios. This is a vast theme park undoubtedly one of the leading family attractions in all of Asia! The park contain 24 attractions, 18 of which were built especially for the Singaporean park. Close to the theme park there is an impressive water park, called Aquarius Water Park.
Resort World is located in Singapore's island resort, Sentosa, which served as a military base in World War Two but since more than 15 years ago has become the number one family vacation spot in Singapore.
This island, which is connected to Singapore by a
bridge, contains luxurious resorts, well-kept beaches
(containing sand brought over especially from Hawaii)
and plenty of attractions for the whole family. For
example: MegaZip Adventure Park, whose main attraction
is a giant zipline in which you zoom over treetops,
beaches and the sea, and land on a tiny artificial
island. Kids and teens will also love the Luge, a small
kart that speeds and swerves down a downhill track.
(similar to Alpine Slides.)
There is the Wave House, where you can surf high waves in two different wave pools. This is in fact a wet simulator where you can learn to surf.
You can also embark on a guided
Segway tour along the beaches or ride a bike on the many
trails of the island resort.
Museums are also aplenty on the island. The best one is Images of Singapore, which tells the story of the country and its inhabitants in an involving, interactive fashion.
The Merlion, symbol of Singapore, a giant 37-metre statue of a lion with a fish tail, also contains an attraction within it where you can learn about Singapore and the tale of its discovery. From the top of the lion's head you can see a breathtaking view of the harbour, the heart of the city and the entire island. At night-time the statue is impressively lit and its eyes shoot laser beams.
Other attractions of the island resort are a 4D theatre, Sentosa 4D Magic, a large simulator, Sentosa
Cineblast, and a special new simulator called Desperados
where up to 20 people can watch an animated film and
become active participants by shooting lazer guns at the
Fans of nature and animals will also find plenty of things to do on the island: Nature trails in a rainforest, Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom, an aquarium by the name of Underwater World, a dolphin lagoon, and a bird park. New attractions are being built here as well, for instance, a free-fall simulator.
Twice every evening in the island resort there is a beautiful show of lasers, water, fire, animated 3-D characters and fireworks, called Songs of the Sea.
Singapore has many things to offer families outside of Sentosa as well.
The Singapore zoo is considered one of the best zoos in the world. The animals all live in environments similar to their natural habitats and many of them (not the dangerous ones, of course) are there without any cages, bars or glass. One could simply reach out and touch them...
The zoo offers a great
variety in types of monkeys. The most famous animals
there are the Orang-utans, which have a huge area all to
themselves, and the white tigers.
The zoo hosts several quality animal shows and many feedings and explanations. Nearby is the Night Safari, where visitors ride special tour cars among many nocturnal animals and walk along the night trails with a guide who will show you the animals in their natural habitat. Additionally, the Night Safari hosts animal shows and a tribal show with fire and dancing.
Bird lovers will not be disappointed in Singapore, either. Jurong Bird Park is considered to be one of the biggest in the world, containing over 600 species of birds. The bird park also offers a number of shows.
The People of Singapore
Singapore is a most modern and advanced country, yet it has plenty of traditions and several diverse cultures. Its population (about five million total) consists of a unique mix of Chinese, Indian, Malay and Eurasian people who proudly conserve their cultures, traditions, languages and, notably, their foods. In one day you can visit Chinatown and Little India and feel like you've gone back in time, and then go back to modern day by visiting the country's enormous shopping malls.
Singapore's first language is English, so it is easy to find your way around. Besides English, you will hear several other languages. The second language is Mandarin, but Malay and Tamil are also frequently heard. In short, it's a tower of Babel that's organised and well taken care of, where all the residents live in peace and tranquillity. Singapore's motto is four words: Community, harmony, family, and friendship. It's enough to make one jealous.
The weather in
Singapore is tropical: hot and humid all-year-round due
to its location near the equator. If you want to cool
down a little (besides inside the air-conditioned
malls), you can visit Snow City, which contains 150 tons
of snow and a multitude of winter activities such as
skiing and snowboarding.
Tours and viewing platforms
The best and most impressive way to view Singapore from above is to board the Singapore Flyer, the tallest Ferris wheel in the world at a staggering 42-story height. A full round in the wheel takes half an hour, during which you will be able to appreciate the many impressive modern buildings of the country.
beautiful 360° panoramic view will reveal itself to you
go up the 132 metre tall Tiger Tower, located at the
highest point of Sentosa island.
I recommend purchasing a combined ticket to the Singapore Flyer and the Singapore Duck. The Duck is an amphibian bus which tours Singapore for an hour per tour, partly driving on land between the governmental and cultural buildings in the centre of the city and partly sailing on the river from which you can see the beautiful view of the city with its skyscrapers and symbols.
Shopping in Singapore
Electronics fans and tech whizzes will enjoy visiting
the two shopping centres which specialise in this field:
Funan Digitalife Mall and Simlim Square. Singapore's
main shopping street is Orchard Road. This street houses
dozens of colossal, beautifully designed, luxiourious
shopping malls. This place is best for window shopping
and admiring Singapore's #1 past-time: Shopping. The
centres are interconnected by bridges and underground
tunnels. Many of them have escalators which can take you
straight from the first floor to the fourth floor, or
even higher!
Unlike in Thailand, here you cannot haggle over the prices of things, but you can be sure that you get a fair deal.
Singapore is more expensive than Thailand but still cheap compared to Europe, Australia, New Zealand and even the U.S.
Every shopping centre has a huge food court with a variety of different foods. Here I recommend trying new and delicious foods (rather than the standard McDonald's) from Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Indian and Malay cuisine, all for good prices. Just so you know, Singapore's second favourite past-time is eating...
Travelling in Singapore is easy and
convenient. This is a tiny country of only 683 square
metres. Forget about long, time-wasting car rides.
Everything is close by! The city has excellent public
transport including a subways, monorails and buses.
Additionally, various touring companies operate tour
buses which travel between famous and popular tourist
For a travelling family, the easiest and cheapest way to travel is by cab. They are readily available and inexpensive. Their prices go up by 30% during rush hour, between 7:00-9:30 in the mornings and between 6:00-8:00 in the evenings. After midnight, the price is 50% higher than normal.
Personal Safety
Singapore is a safe and friendly country. It
is considered to be one of the safest countries in the
world. It is also, without a doubt, one of the cleanest
and greenest countries in the world.
Singaporeans are very friendly and pleasant. Most of them seem happy to meet foreigners and learn about their countries.
A Combined Trip to Thailand and Singapore
A combination
of a trip to Thailand with a trip to Singapore is a
winning combination. These are two Asian countries which
are completely different from one another but are both
wonderful for a family on vacation.
Availability of flights between Thailand and Singapore is very high. There are plenty of flights from Bangkok or Phuket to Singapore and back, including Low Cost companies.
Recommended Accommodation
For families, I
recommend staying in Sentosa Island, which is full of
wonderful hotels. You can dedicate three days to the
island resort and its attractions alone. Of course, you
can also stay in one of the new resorts which completed
in 2010.
To my opinion, the best resort on the island for families to stay in is the beautiful Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa 5 star hotel. It is the only seaside resort in Singapore. It has plenty of family activities, including an active kids' club. In 2010 the Hotel passed a major renovations, and add fantastic new facilities.
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The Politics of Despair
I'm all for privileged people, including the newly woke, amplifying the voices of people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ people, and others threatened under the Trump presidency. But to argue that we must remain hopeful, that the Trump era will end, is steeped in privilege and wealth. As Rebecca Solnit argues in her recent Guardian essay, other … [Read more…]


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Discipleship in the New Millennium Seminar - Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary will host Dr. Eugene McCormick on October 16th from 6:30 - 9:00pm as he teaches on Biblical discipleship and the challenges believers face in the new millennium. This course is 3 credit hours and applicable fees apply. For more information visit www.jbtsem.com.
Pastors Luncheon - You're invited to a FREE luncheon hosted by GameDay Church and the Jacksonville Icemen on October 19th at 11:30am at the FL Baptist Convention. Each church will receive one Clergy Pass good for a free ticket to every Icemen home game this season. For more info click HERE.
African Children's Choir - The internationally acclaimed African Children's Choir will be performing at San Jose Baptist Church on Friday, November 10 @ 7:00 pm. For more information click HERE.
Free Pews - FBC Dade City is remodeling and would like to give away all of their current pews. There are three sets: 26 pews that are 12'6" long and 14 pews that are 13'4" long. They are designed for a sloped floor, but you can remove the bottom cap to the pew end and the pews will work on a flat floor. The pews are solid wood with padded upholstered seats. White Colonial Style Pew Ends, Wood Back and Red Upholstered Seats. Additionally there are 14 pews that are 12' long and they are solid wood with no upholstery. All pews are in very good shape, just need a little cleaning up. The pews would have to be removed and picked up in the next 30 days. Contact Jack Leon at FBC Dade City at 352-567-3265 if interested.
Walk Through Drama - Duval Station Baptist Church will be hosting a walk through drama titled "Hurricane" on October 27, 28, 29, and 31 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Please call 904-751-4967 for reservations. A poster can be found HERE.
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[B][SIZE="5"]Pavilion Square retail units snapped up[/SIZE][/B]
[B]Prices go as high as $10,879 psf - a record for outside CBD, Orchard Rd[/B]
By Kalpana Rashiwala
[SIZE="1"]Pavilion Square in Geylang: Food and beverage units on the third floor were sold in the $2,000-$2,400 psf band as they come with open terraces and a 'flat roof' - PHOTO: POLLUX PROPERTIES[/SIZE]
[SINGAPORE] In tandem with the continued strong demand for small strata retail units, all 93 units at Pavilion Square in Geylang Road were snapped up on Saturday.
BT understands that the prices achieved range from $2,000 per square foot for third-floor units with open terraces and some "flat roof" space above to a whopping $10,879 psf.
The top price, for a 118 sq ft street-fronting food-and-beverage unit on the ground floor, is a record price for a retail unit outside the city and the Orchard Road shopping belt, analysts say.
The retail units in Pavilion Square, a mixed development by Pollux Properties, garnered strong interest. Cheques were collected on Friday and the units sold through balloting the next day; some ground floor units are touted to have drawn more than 100 cheques each.
Market watchers said that the buyers are predominantly investors.
The $10,879 psf top price in the development surpassed the $8,000 psf achieved in January for Alexandra Central. Retail units in the 99-year leasehold project being developed next to Ikea sold at between $4,000 and $8,000 psf.
However, BT understands that islandwide, the highest psf price achieved for a retail unit is probably $18,000 psf for a prime Level 1 unit in the freehold Lucky Plaza in Orchard Road. This was sold early last year. No caveat was lodged by the buyer.
Besides the $10,879 psf deal, six other ground-floor F&B units in Pavilion Square sold at above $10,000 psf.
The remaining units on that level are all said to have fetched above $8,000 psf.
F&B units on the third floor were sold in the $2,000-$2,400 psf band, as their strata areas include open terraces for alfresco dining in addition to a "flat roof" on the fourth level, which can be used for maintenance.
Pavilion Square's 93 retail units, comprising shops and F&B units, have sizes of between 86 sq ft and 926 sq ft. The majority of the units are between 108 sq ft and 129 sq ft.
The basement and first level will have a mix of shops and F&B units; all units on level 2 will be shops, while the third floor will have only F&B units.
Absolute price quantums achieved for the 93 retail units varied from $558,000 (for a 108 sq ft unit in the basement, reflecting $5,184 psf), to nearly $2 million for a 377 sq ft unit on level 2 ($5,304 psf).
On Tuesday, the Urban Redevelopment Authority rolled out a minimum average size of 50 sq m (538 sq ft) for retail units, citing planning reasons.
Some analysts reckon that by slowing down the creation of new small strata retail units, the move could put a lid on their transaction volumes.
Savills Singapore research head Alan Cheong argued, however, that by limiting the existing stock of these small units, the new policy could raise prices. "Low interest rates being kept in place for a prolonged period of time means there's so much liquidity now that it's very difficult to use traditional measures to curb property demand," he said.
"Asia will continue to suffer asset-price inflation while quantitative easing is still in place elsewhere in the world."
While Pavilion Square's retail units have sold fast, demand has been slower for its apartments. Only 15 of the 42 apartments are said to have found buyers, with prices ranging from $1,400 to $1,600 psf.
Apartment sizes in the development start from 398 sq ft for a one-bedder; the biggest unit is an 818 sq ft, two bedroom-plus-study unit.


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On this workforce Wednesday, we take a look at the field of aviation maintenance technologies. A technician in this field is responsible for replacing and repairing plane parts, and diagnosing maintenance problems as they arise. We were joined by Paul Herrick with UAA's aviation technology department.
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My brother and I met up with my foodie aunt for dinner in Causeway Bay and she then surprised me with our dinner plans: dinner in Tai Hang! Tai Hang, nestled between Causeway/Tin Hau/Happy Valley, is becoming a hipster district with a lot of food places.. I've been wanting to go but it seems so out of the way!
We had dinner Man Sing Cafe 民聲冰室, an old-school restaurant that is frequently visited by local celebrities (as evidenced by walls taped with celebrity photos). Thank goodness we went early because the cafe only has 3 tables inside and there was already a small lineup at 6:30pm!
steamed pork patty tower topped with salt-cured egg… My mom makes one of the best steamed meat patties but this tops it! The meat texture is the same.. but this version has the best sauce!
steamed egg with crab….. and again, this tops my mom's steamed eggs cause of the sauce. The crab had a lot of roe! Yumm!
sauteed veggie with shrimp paste…
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People are generally very particular about the food that is allowed for consumption at home. Online food is still a concept that many households have yet to embrace, because they are unsure if they will get the same quality that is expected from local supermarkets and other retailers. Of course, it is possible to order perishable online food, such as steaks, exotic fruits and rare herbs, but non-perishable items are much more common from online food retailers. No matter what or from where you order you food, there are a few tips that you can use while shopping to ensure you have a good experience.
Step 1
Search for discounts and coupons as you shop for online food. Many retailers may offer store-based sales and discounts, such as 10% off if you order a total of $100 worth of products. However, many also include a field to enter a promotion code or coupon code. These codes may be generated by food processors, such as Kraft, Hershey or General Mills.
In the not so distant past, people were put off from buying food online because of the steep costs, mainly associated with keeping the food fresh at the warehouse and during shipping. Also, fuel costs drive up the cost of sending foods across the country by truck, train and plane. However, through the use of coupons you can reduce some of these overall costs.
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Focus more on obtaining non-perishable online food, if you want to make this endeavor work out economically. For example, a box of macaroni or tin of caviar might incur the same shipping costs, in the end, whether they are sent to your local store or directly to your home. Save yourself the gas money and time, by simply ordering these foods from an online retailer.
Some of the larger online marketplaces, such as Amazon.com, offer recurring shipments of non-perishable foods. You may be able to set up automatic shipments every month for your favor foods, such as gourmet coffee beans.
Step 3
Include local and organic stores in your list of favorite retailers for online foods shopping. There is a big push to help small businesses create an online presence, allowing people all over the world to learn about and even buy things from these businesses. Many farmers are local, but on the outskirts of town. You may be able to take advantage of low cost shipping since the distance is must shorter. If nothing else, you can use the Internet to learn about all of the local stores in your community that offer organic and "green" foods.
Sources and Citations
- "10 Reasons Why Online Grocery Shopping Is Failing - Forbes." Information for the World's Business Leaders - Forbes.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2012. <http://www.forbes.com/sites/investopedia/2011/07/27/10-reasons-why-online-grocery-shopping-is-failing/>.
- "5 Ways to Stretch Your Grocery Budget - US News and World Report." Business News and Financial News - US News Business. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2012. <http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2012/01/09/5-ways-to-stretch-your-grocery-budget?page=2>.
- "Wal-Mart Tests Online Grocery Service - NYTimes.com." NY Times Advertisement. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/25/business/25walmart.html>.
- "Future of Online Grocery Shopping: Greenling's Sustainable Approach - Forbes." Information for the World's Business Leaders - Forbes.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2012. <http://www.forbes.com/sites/daniellegould/2011/07/21/future-of-online-grocery-shopping-greenlings-sustainable-approach/>.
- "Online Calculator Compares How Americans Spend On Food - Forbes." Information for the World's Business Leaders - Forbes.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2012. <http://www.forbes.com/sites/vannale/2012/02/06/online-calculator-compares-how-americans-spend-on-food/>.
- "Research and Markets: Online Food & Grocery in the UK: The Shopper's Perspective - an updated 2011 report - Bloomberg." Bloomberg - Business & Financial News, Breaking News Headlines. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2012. <http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conewsstory&tkr=0OC:GR&sid=adc0ByeEylco>.
- "An Online Grocer For Web 2.0. Just Don't Call It Webvan 2.0. - Forbes." Information for the World's Business Leaders - Forbes.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2012. <http://www.forbes.com/sites/nicoleperlroth/2011/06/01/an-online-grocer-for-web-2-0-just-dont-call-it-webvan-2-0/>.


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Book Launch in Parliament Earlier This Year
On Tuesday 16th of March 2017 Robert Skidelsky and I launched my book The Reformation in Economics in the Clement Attlee room in the House of Lords. It has taken some time to upload these videos of Robert's and my comments. … Continue reading
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MOONday SHE reading
Unedited SHE medicine from me + SHE. This full moon in Scorp - my sun sign - is INTENSE. She's calling us to excavate our deepest desires and then invite them into our lives, full beam. This may mean having to have awkward conversations, asking for what you need and not what you expect + releasing people or things that are not supporting these desires.
Dance, move + stretch - this full moon is calling us to expand. Feel what your body is trying to tell you. Let SHE speak through you in the moves you make, in the speed and the way you make them.
To guide you on your SHE quest this week we have: Magpie medicine - This is a message for us to not hide ourselves away from the world. The magpie beckons us to reveal our brilliance (physical and otherwise). We are each composed of incredible beauty and grace - the magpie is a reminder that we must express these attributes outwardly in a glamorous display just as she does. Lemurian seed crystal - Lemurian Seed Crystal Wands are used in spiritual healing when you're out of balance with itself. Rhodocrosite to bring in fierce love + the Sassy SHE oracle cards offer up PASSION as our key guide-ess for the week ahead. What lights you up? What's your driving force? What do you need more of in order to shine brighter?
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It was Christmas day 1968 and as dawn broke over Hespeler my younger Sister and I were wide awake just waiting for the signal from our parents that would tell us to come downstairs and see what goodies awaited us. As usual the stocking's were hanging on the bottom bed post's and we were comparing what was in them, the usual little things as well as the candy, fruit and nuts that was always in them, but our attention was more on what was waiting for us down stairs. And when my Mother yelled to come on down it was race to see who could get down first as we pushed and shove and somehow made it down without killing ourselves. And the sight of the tree and all the presents was enough to bring a tear to my eye's{ but I couldn't let anyone see that}.
As was the family custom we had breakfast first and as always our older sibling's made jokes about Santa missing our house or that the Bacon was really Reindeer meat but after a few years we had learned to ignore them and wolfed down our breakfast and anticipating the upcoming ritual of destroying the nicely wrapped presents.
Finally the moment arrived, my Dad had his coffee ready and we settled down to what would only take 20 minutes, but would bring memory's that would last a lifetime. Now what made this the best Christmas ever(up to that point)? I will tell you. It wasn't the Barrel of Monkeys or the rockem Sock em robots, it wasn't the Ant Farm or the hottest toy of the year the newly introduced Hot wheels, it wasn't the silly Putty or the wicked Slinky that would drive my Dad nuts for a good week after Christmas, it wasn't the Super Ball or the Green Ghost Board game, and it certainly wasn't the underwear or socks, even though the long Johns would be greatly appreciated come the real bitter January and february that would follow. No it was something else that set my heart a flutter and almost made me pee my pants with happiness. It was the JOHNNY SEVEN ONE MAN ARMY GUN, oh yea, a gun that would help me win at the games of war that my friends and I would play. It had everything, a Grenade Launcher, a Rocket launcher, Armour piercing shells, the rifle could fire up to ten bullets at a time and it came with a detachable cap pistol and was over 3 feet long. It could do everything and would make me one of the more powerful forces on Cooper Street. I don't think I stopped grinning all day long and as every Aunt and Uncle and Cousin came by the house I made sure that the Johnny Seven was prominently displayed. It was pure Heaven and I made sure everyone knew it( I think a few of them wanted to use it on me) and I didn't care, as I made sure I went outside as soon as I could and tried everything on that sucker.
That was truly a great Christmas and while there were many more to come that one stands out not only because of the Johnny Seven but because that was also the Last Christmas that I believed in Santa Claus and I find it Ironic that one of my last innocent moments as a child involved receiving a Gun.


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Congratulations! You're engaged!
Now you find yourself on a mad dash to purchase bridal magazines and scrolling through pages upon pages on Pinterest planning the wedding of your dreams! Then, the reality hits you of how much the "wedding of your dreams" is going to cost... It can be challenging not to fall in love with multi-million dollar weddings, but for the average bride, weddings are going to cost far less that so many of those stunning pictures we see on Colin Cowie's Pinterest page. However, there are so many ways to put a special touch on your wedding day that put the most important part of your day in perspective for your guest - the love and the union between you and your partner. We've put together some of our favorite ideas that couples have pulled together to include those intimate details that made their day that much more touching for all parties involved.
1. Seattle Driftwood Travels to New York
Katie and Billy are Rochester, New York transplants that feel in love and started a life together in the Seattle area. Billy proposed to Katie on the beaches of the stunning Discovery Park, so it only seemed fitting to the two to have some of the driftwood washed upon shore as a decorative element on their wedding day. Katie gathered the driftwood from the place that would forever serve as a romantic destination for the two and fabricated seating card display stands out of the soft, salvaged wood. They were carefully placed around a beautiful urn fully of hydrandeas and the handmade seating cares were diligently placed into this unique display feature. The outcome was stunning and ended up being one of the highlights of conversation amongst their guests.
2. A Lifetime of References From the Bride and Groom
Alexandra and Danna's wedding day was full of family, friends, and emotions. One of our favorite ways that this couple put a special stamp on their wedding day was through their unique table names. The two gathered favorite places from all over the country and made a stunning display board with both an image and name for the tables. Guest found their names and attached was a description and image of the table they would be dining at. The images were framed beautifully on each table for results that was both sweet and swoon worthy.
These images are from Elisha Orin Photography and the DIY's were done by NixieSparrow.
3. Handmade Ring Boxes
This is another handmade detail that we cannot get enough of. We don't know exactly who's wedding they were for, but they are so thoughtful and sweet, we think every bride and groom should have a set! We found these on the NixieSparrow site and they made our hearts melt. Finding tiny, memorable details such as these will do the same for yourselves and your guest and cost so little, but make such a BIG impact. This is the perfect example of making something truly unforgettable that last far beyond your day of nuptials!
So, the truth is that you may not be able to afford hundreds of thousands of dollars of flowers on your big, special day. But, when it really comes down to it, people will not be attending your wedding to see those anyway. They will be attending to see you and the one you love most commit to a life together and be amongst your love for a few hours. It is the smallest of most meaningful details that will be leaving your guests in awe and keep them talking about how special your wedding day was for years to come.
If you are struggling to find those special details that put your exceptional mark on your day of matrimony, please don't hesitate to reach out for an Event Design Consult.
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Exploring Heavenly Places Volume 4 – Power in the Heavenly Places
It is our journey together that brings enlightenment to the wisdom of the Lord. Throughout scripture we find one account after another of God's power, and if we stop to consider the magnitude of that power it's mind-boggling. We often read such statements as, the voice of the Lord is … Continue reading


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Welcome to the Saturday Spankings blog hop where some of your favourite writers share their work. Today I'm sharing Trusting Ingrid.
Ingrid is incredible in the old-fashioned sense of the world – almost beyond belief.
She has spent her entire life looking after number one. Charming when she needs to be, she can lie more persuasively than an Academy-award winning actor. After all, society's rules don't apply to her.
If all this made her happy, it wouldn't be so bad. But she's a desperately unhappy woman, wrestling with alcoholism and not winning the battle.
Enter Lachlan, a man with a commitment to rescuing feral, frightened creatures.
From Trusting Ingrid, book 3 in the Romancing the Coast series:
Ingrid melted against Lachlan, driving her long powerful thighs against his. She was hungry, her need at least as great as his. He could feel it in the heat pouring from every cell in her body.
Then she shut herself down.
She wanted control, a power-exchange game he knew well.
What does a control freak need the most? Someone to take over the helm for a while. When he told her he'd spank her, he'd swept his hand over her breast. Sure enough, her nipple had hardened at his words. That was all he needed to know. Even if she said she wouldn't pick him up at the airport, he'd come back here anyway. She wasn't going to get away that easily.
The biggest challenge with Ingrid would be reading her true desire. Even if she said she was direct, sex was never that simple. Lachlan's type of sex was even more precarious. He'd have to get her consent without her conceding any sort of defeat.
Conquering a woman of Ingrid's complex combination of strength and frailty would be like walking through a minefield. He couldn't wait to get back to her.
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Item # item-1013, APS 2000® Vehicle Restraint
The APS 2000 is a superior rotating hook, impact-style vehicle restraint that was developed specifically to reduce the occurrence of accidents at the dock.
The APS 2000 combines an advanced LED communication systems with a low profile restraint carriage. It also has an impact extension bar that accommodates a wide range of lower rear impact guards.
The durable, low maintenance APS 2000 is a significant improvement to a light system or manual wheel chocks.
Proven Rotating Hook Restraint to Help Reduce Dock Accidents
Durable Dichromate Carriage Stows Up Off the Drive for Extensive All-Weather Use
Advanced LED Communication System Improves Safety
New Patented IP65-Rate Gear Motor Never Needs Adjustment
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New Standard IP65-Rated Patented Gear Motor
Ingress protection rating 65 protects against ingress of jetting water from any direction
Water tight electrical connectors
Never needs adjustments - sealed for life
Restraint Carriage Features
A low profile 9" carriage
An impact extension bar with a service range of 9" to 25"
Rotating steel hook engagement
Dichromate plating for all-weather durability
Zerk grease fittings on roller shafts
Advanced LED Communication System
Universal Red and green light communication inside and out
Position signaling
Push-button operation with audible alarm override
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What to Do in Causes of Dock Accidents
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