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PVC for $1400??? That's vinyl!
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wow! who on earth will that appeal to?
^^ someone who doesn't have a budget and buys whatever she (or he --> i don't want to be offensive and exclude anyone) likes without knowing what things cost....
Very pricey vinyl indeed! If someone is willing to pay $1,400 for crappy plastic, surely MJ is willing to take it. Maybe it's lined in platinum .
Ah ha ha! I thought the same thing when I first saw the price, Cat. I thought maybe he had one extra zero in there by mistake.
It's just like paying for the name alone. I wouldn't buy that...not for that price.
I thought it was a typo when I first saw the price on the NM site.I wouldn't pay $140.00 for it much less that retail price .His designs are leaving alot to be desired lately.
I much rather have that big Chanel cabas pvc bag and that was under 1k!!!
I agree with everyone else! I would NEVER spend that much money on that bag.
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I have a problem in a fluent process .While the simulation runs ,suddenly it shows me that:
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I guess your initial conditions have conflict with boundary conditions. check them out.
it has no relation with memory ?
i run win7 64bit and i have 8gb ram ,but fluent may run 32bit version
I guess no.
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The teacher must derive not only the capacity, but the desire, to observe natural phenomena. The teacher must understand and feel her position of observer: the activity must lie in the phenomenon. -Maria Montessori
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Publication: AARP Bulletin
Date: July 1, 2014
Four years ago, Lois DeMarino retired from a 20-year career as a postal clerk in Columbia to care for her ailing mother. Two weeks after her retirement, DeMarino's mother passed away from lung disease.
That quickly, DeMarino's plans changed. "I'm not working—what am I going to do with the rest of my life?"
She started volunteering with Make-A-Wish, visiting ill children in their homes to learn their wishes. That spurred DeMarino to take on more activities and challenges. She joined Weight Watchers and lost 41 pounds. She took up Zumba and tap dancing classes.
DeMarino's experience navigating a new phase of life is at the core of an AARP program, Life Reimagined, that helps people determine those next steps. They may be facing retirement or job loss, or simply have a desire to make a change in their life.
AARP South Carolina began offering the free 90-minute Life Reimagined course in January. DeMarino, 64, was already volunteering for AARP when she heard a presentation about the program. She said she was inspired by the idea of setting goals and determining how to pursue them.


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Nehemiah had guts. As cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes during the Babylonian exile of the Jews, he was the king's last defense between a poisoned drink and death. Every day Nehemiah's life was at stake.
Every day required supernatural courage to perform his duties. And Nehemiah knew where to find it.
So when he went to Jerusalem and finished rebuilding the wall with the returned captives, he could hardly wait to share the book of the Law of Moses with the people. But when they heard it, they wept.
Nehemiah said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."
It's tempting to focus on weaknesses and dangers. But that's like focusing the beam of a lighthouse so narrowly on the shoals, we can't see the safe harbor just ahead.
Nehemiah reminds us to open our eyes to enjoy God, to share His gifts with others, and to rejoice because He has accomplished all His purposes. Our joy is in His sufficiency, and in that joy is our strength.
In keeping with Nehemiah's instruction, here are info and directions for the Celebration Branch, as promised. The idea of a branch comes from Leviticus.
"Now on the first day you shall take for yourselves the foliage of beautiful trees, palm branches, and boughs of leafy trees and willows of the brook; and you shall rejoice before the Lord your God for seven days." (Leviticus 23:,40)
The people of Israel gathered branches to make shelters for the Feast of Booths, a week-long Thanksgiving celebration after the harvest.
Our Celebration Branch is a little different. We hang a branch above our kitchen table, and decorate it to reflect times of thanksgiving and joy in our family year-around.
To celebrate the arrival of a newborn, foster, or adopted child, hang photos, shoes, rattles, toys, words of welcome, etc. For an exchange student, add welcomes in English and their native language, and brochures about places to share.
In Autumn, use artificial leaves, pencils, crayons, grades and photos of each school child and phrases about their hopes and dreams for the year.
At Thanksgiving, hang photos, drawings, or lists of things you're grateful for, along with hand print or pine cone turkeys, strings of candy corn, etc.
The Celebration Branch is a perfect place for Jesse Tree, Advent, or other traditional Christmas ornaments including candy canes, stars, evergreen sprigs, snowflakes, Nativity figures, or gold ribbon.
Small cards with Easter promises can dangle amongst fresh or artificial flowers such as forsythia and lilies, along with other symbols of new life such as eggs and chicks.
Birthday or baptism celebrations might include the photo of a child, interests, strengths, testimony, favorite things, and other clues of how God has made them, such as small toys and books.
For summer vacation with the cousins, we hung crayon resist watercolors of flowers, frogs, and butterflies (See my post, "How to Make a Luscious Crayon Resist).
As you can see, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
Here's how to make your Celebration Branch:
- Take a walk in the woods and look for an interesting branch with lots of smaller twigs. Mine is a fir branch about five feet long, but yours can be longer or shorter as you desire.
- Remove leaves or needles from the branch and trim the side twigs until your branch is a pleasing shape.
- Hang the branch from your ceiling with several large eye hooks and strong string, making certain you screw at least some of the hooks through drywall into wood at each end so the branch can't fall and hurt someone.
- Jazz up your branch with ribbon, bias-cut fabric, vines, lights, or glitter glue before you decorate it.
- Poke tiny holes in your decorations and hang them from your branch with light string or thread.
- Finally, friends, when you look at the branch, remember to rejoice in the God who gives you courage for each day, as He gave Nehemiah.
"Rejoice in all your doings in which the Lord Your God has blessed you." (Deuteronomy 12:7, The Fifth Book of the Law of Moses)


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Last season I feel the kids were kind of cheated out of a holiday. We were still adjusting to our move and since this is our first home we've purchased… I was adjusting to a fixer upper vs my familiar blank slate move in ready rental. So far Samantha has really inherited my love of all things holidays. Sean is pleased to tag a long for the ride. So this season I want to make sure and give them a fun holiday experience through all the seasons. These little years fly by so fast and that look where you see the wonder in their eyes over common everyday things will not last forever. I'm having a hard time accepting that. But I"m also thankful for all the other privileges I have to share and teach with the kids as they grow older and more aware. But for now I'll soak in every moment they see a huge field full of pumpkins not really understanding the magic in it, but feeling and enjoying it none the less.
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- October 6, 2008 at 10:29 am #54378
The management company I have have just started to use, informed me last Friday that they are now closed and are in administration. The rental income they owe me amounting to just over 3000Euros is I understand lost. My question is: are management / rental companies in Spain obliged to post a bond or insure when they collect money on behalf of owners? Or is there any other type of regulation to protect owners?
- October 6, 2008 at 10:37 am #86687
I don't think there is any regulation. It happened to us once although we did manage to get the money back through personal contact. Only use a management company where the rent is paid direct into your bank account. It happens regularly on this coast where the agency runs off with the money 👿
- October 6, 2008 at 5:12 pm #86704
Thanks but they were supossed to send the money to our bank.
- October 7, 2008 at 11:38 am #86722
Spain is very much an unregulated market place and stealing clients moeny is the norm.
Businesses are closing by the minute over here so don't let anyone hold your money or pay over any deposits whatsoever!
Count yourself luck it was not more.
case 1 – Buyer pays EUR700,000 deposit on land. Estate Agent runs off to Brazil.
case 2 – Buyer pays EUR300,000 deposit on EUR3m villa. Vendor pulls out and vendor's "Reputable" Elivia conveyancing firm keeps deposit
I might add we were not involved in original transactions.
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BEDMINSTER TWP. - Residents who want to dispose of bulky and vegetative waste at the public works facility off Miller Lane after May 1 will have to pre-register for the privilege by showing proof of residency.
The Township Committee Monday night adopted an ordinance designed to crack down on abuses at the public works dumping area.
Committeewoman Katherine Wagner, who earlier objected to adding a layer of bureaucracy to the junk disposal process, cast the only negative vote.
Neither Wagner nor the other committee members made any comment on the ordinance, nor did any members of the public.
The ordinance was drafted in response to complaints about non-residents using the facility and people dumping inappropriate and potentially hazardous materials there.
Township officials said pre-registration is the best way to control access to the public works yard. Simply checking driver's licenses at the gate isn't adequate, they said, because many of those who use the dumping area have post office box mailing addresses that can't be easily checked.
At Monday's meeting, the governing body also passed a resolution setting new rules and regulations about what materials may be dumped at the Miller Lane facility.
The public works yard is open for dumping on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 8 to 11 a.m., and on the second and fourth Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
According to the regulations, residents may begin picking up the new registration forms at the public works office on Miller Lane beginning next Monday, March 25. The office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
Registration forms can also be printed from the township's Web site at www.Bedminster-nj.com.
On-site registration will also be available during the scheduled dump days on Thursday, April 4; Saturday, April 13; Thursday, April 18; and Saturday, April 27.
According to the new rules, those applying for dumping permits need to supply proof of residency, such as a property tax bill, sewer bill, voter registration card or driver's license listing a physical Bedminster address. Applicants must also show vehicle registration cards for up to two vehicles per household that would be authorized to drive into the dumping area.
The new regulations also list acceptable and unacceptable bulky and vegetative waste items.
Among the acceptable items are furniture, toys, carpeting and padding, mattresses and bedding, household appliances, passenger vehicle tires without rims, latex paint if dried in cans. Construction materials and fencing are acceptable, but must not exceed one pickup truck load per month.
Unacceptable bulky waste items include recyclables, hazardous materials, pesticides, household garbage, propane tanks, industrial or contractor materials, auto parts or products, and appliances with refrigerants.
Acceptable vegetative wastes include tree parts not to exceed six feet in length, and leaves. Unacceptable vegetative wastes include grass clippings, tree stumps and roots, firewood and hay.


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What is depression – according to the dictionary it's the state of sadness or gloominess, being lower in spirits, dejected, dispirited.
ok – seriously – is that it?
Is that all depression really is?
so why is everyone I know on antidepressants?
- Is it our inability to cope with change in our lives or a
- feeling of not being 'normal',
- is it our total reliance on the medical world to provide the answer in a pill?
There are times when medical intervention is necessary, I'm not denying that at all – but is it really as much of a problem as it's put out to be….
I've been 'depressed', I've certainly been gloomy, sad, cried for days and nights, have felt totally dejected and dispirited at times for weeks on end.
Getting through this is possible without drugs, legal or not….in fact I have found it to a much better way to find your way through it and come out the other side as a stronger far more capable and self-believing woman.
When drugs/medication are introduced life continues to 'be the same' thus perpetuating the sameness that we have been living – ensuring that life continues along its merry way, unchanged, continuing to do the things that you have always done whether you like them or not.
Surely when a feeling comes up – such as a state of panic, anxiety or unease it makes sense that THAT feeling is to be watched, seen as a warning that something is just not right – not that it should be crushed and repressed into a non-feeling, a mellow pillow of normal.
[bctt tweet="The sad feelings don't go away, they are still there…unfulfilled, unlived, unloved." username="MidLife_Freedom"]
I know this because I've done it and know anything is possible now as opposed to taking a pill and thinking that staying in the same situation and coping with it is better and more acceptable.
There were times I used to be ashamed of being me and of feeling strong , I tried to 'toe the line' and be normal like everybody else – but eventually I'd notice other women do amazing things with their lives even as teenagers and think "oh wow – if only I had that opportunity…"
well you DO!! and it's time to step up and take your life by the horns and go and LIVE it the way you want to
NOT the way the Dr, your family, friends or anyone else …especially the tv says to….
You need to ask yourself this question… "Am I being and acting like a puppet?" Are your legs and arms moving in ways you didn't think of when you were young? Would you consider yourself to be a disappointment to your younger self... Would you like more fun, spontaneity and community on your life?
I remember being a young mum and yearning for the supportive community of young families or even older people who could advise, support and also allow me to reciprocate during those heady, confusing times of young motherhood.
I would sit there, looking at my babies and wonder "is this it?" Seriously – I was gobsmacked. I'd done so many things in my life already.
- Musical director and performer of school productions,
- Was a bit of a freethinking rascal
- Danced at Major Sydney Theatres
- Left home – alone – on a train – with a suitcase,
- Put myself through nursing,
- Bought a HUGE BMW motor bike,
- Taken off alone with the intention of travelling around Australia on my bike
- Met the " man of my dreams",
- Got married,
- Started having beautiful babies and then realised…."something is off".
Nothing progressed past that, I got stuck.
It's like there's no preparation for the reality of being a mum and from here it escalates to questioning, but there are no decent answers, no community, no fun, no reason. Life swiftly becomes a series of 'have to' and 'I'd better do' and fears of not doing it right.
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It's NOT depression.
There are so many transitions we go through during our life:
- child to teenager
- teenager to workforce
- workforce, loans and marriage
- marriage, more loans, kids and work
- marriage changes, teenage kids, work demands, mortgage/higher rent
- ……and it goes on and on and on
Each of these stages of life are times of transition just as 'midlife crisis' is.
It's a time to re-evaluate where you are and if you feel it's to your benefit. I don't mean to just up and walk away – but to be introspective, thoughtful and constructive. Being creative is the most pleasurable solution and we are exceptionally creative beings.
Think of ways to make your situation better for you.
More fun. More fulfilling and meaningful. Ways to feel the deep compassionate and giving person you are. Resentfulness and unhappiness come from not living our lives – but it's up to us to find it….no one else and NOT a pill.


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You don't have to quarterback the university football team to a state championship to earn an athletic scholarship. Most major sports that field a team in intercollegiate competition have sports scholarships available. From women's gymnastics to men's track and field, coaches are seeking players to build a team around. Further, that leadership role often is accompanied by a full-scholarship.
The best time to begin searching for scholarships is before your senior year, in order to meet deadlines. Schools confirm that it is important to file financial aid forms such as the CSS Profile early in the school year. There are many sports scholarships that focus on less tangible qualities, such as the ability to lead a team, motivate others, and learn new skills rapidly. Take stock of your athletic abilities as you mature through high school. Students must meet specific eligibility requirements each year to participate in Loyola University womens basketball schedule. Beyond consideration for Franklin Pierce University volleyball ranking, you may think about Howard Community College graduation requirements for complementary electives to your primary course of study.
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While it doesn't provide the discomfort and high ticket prices associated with an airport pat-down, a massage is still an effective tool for discovering concealed knives and small firearms. Prove you're not packing in the most relaxing way with today's Groupon: for $50, receive your choice of a 50-minute Swedish or custom signature massage (a $100 value) from Marengo Luxury Spa, located downtown at The Arcade. You may also use today's $100 value toward one of Marengo's more expensive massages.
Marengo specializes in detoxifying stress-riddled bodies and calming skittish brains. Tucked away in the Hyatt Regency, the experienced staff is used to coping with bedraggled travelers, twitching conference attendees, and worried wedding guests. With today's Groupon in hand, customers will be guided by one of these sainted spa sages to a private treatment room, where they can choose to receive 50 minutes of either Swedish or signature massage. Swedish massage delivers light to medium pressure strokes to improve blood flow, stimulate the lymphatic system, relieve physical tension, and melt stress into a puddle of biodegradable papier-mâché. Marengo's signature massage combines a variety of techniques from across the massage spectrum, customized to meet the needs of any individual's stressed-out soul sack.
At Marengo, you'll start to think time does not exist, which explains why the spa's bigger on the inside, immaculately maintained, and frequently attacked by Daleks. Even 900-year-old Time Lords can benefit from the services of a trained massage therapist, and Marengo's friendly, experienced practitioners can iron out muscle aches and poorly hammered steel with their smooth and steady strokes.
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Good Hair Day
There's an old joke that is credited to either Groucho Marx or Woody Allen that is, "I would never want to be a member of a club that would have me as a member." I feel the same way about more than just clubs. I'm sure it's something for my therapist to deal with but as today I'm getting my hair cut and I'm completely intimidated by the guy who cuts my hair it's on my mind. In stylist I trust - Don't Get Me Started!
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The guy who is currently cutting my hair is about 6'3", looks good enough to have a closed cropped hair cut himself and an accent from somewhere. It's one of those accents that you're not sure where it came from and to ask would be kind of rude so you just nod when you don't understand his adorable broken English and hope that he didn't just ask you to kill someone. "Oh my goshes" and "Seriously" are the phrases that can be understood and he repeats often.
The first time I had my hair cut by Gustav (name changed because I don't want him to ever read this and start giving me bad haircuts) was completely by accident. I had seen him at the salon but he seemed a little too good looking and generally too good for me. Yes, he intimidated me. Much like the rest of my life (my guitar teacher leaving town without telling me, gym trainers leaving me on a bike for an hour as a "warm-up" my first training session, because he didn't really want to train a gay guy and decided to go to lunch, etc.) when I first went to this salon I had found this one woman and she was good but she would always tell me about how she and her very good looking gay roommate would go out and get anyone they wanted. She had cut it about three times and on the fourth appointment, I show up at the salon and they inform me that she had been "let go" earlier in the day. That's right, no call to let me know but they ushered me into another stylist's chair, a guy named Tony or something, an Italian guy who had just moved here from New York and was waiting for his wife to arrive. He didn't belong in this salon, with his tattoos and his calzone of a gut hanging over his Sansabelt pants, I was not surprised when for appointment two he was no longer there, having moved back to New York. As I was standing at the desk they told me Gustav had an opening and as our eyes locked across the salon, he looked at me as if to say, "Oh my goshes, you've been coming here for months and should have been coming to me all along but now, you will be dazzled by the world of Gustav! Seriously!"
The first haircut I said nothing the entire time. Anyone who has read even one of my blog entries knows that I am never at a loss for words. But Gustav seemed so intense and wasn't saying anything so I figured when in chair, do as the stylist does and say nothing. The haircut was of course amazing and I was completely won over but still no real words were exchanged, I left a big tip with the receptionist figuring money speaks louder than words and also hoping it would make him like me.
The next time I went in I brought along a picture because I was going to try to go for something a little different. Now I've watched all the makeover shows and I knew that this is what you were supposed to do. I had learned early on that bringing in pictures of models I wanted to look like in face, body and salary range was not smart. I knew my hair was straight and thin and that if I brought in any pictures it would need to be something achievable instead of unbelievable. In the past, several stylists have appreciated my reality based photos that I've brought in and the results have been half way decent. I showed Gustav the photo and making a face as if he was smelling something awful said, "Seriously, I can no see this, too dark. No picture, I know what do. You see." This was all he said to me and then he proceeded to cut my hair. Another great cut and probably better than what would have happened if he had used the picture as a guide so I vowed to never bring in another photo.
The third time I went in I decided this was ridiculous, I'm fun, funny and gosh darn it, people like me. So I made some reference to the fact that I was wondering if he knew how dangerous it was to cut my hair as he was the third person I'd gone through at the salon. He almost smiled and said, "Oh my goshes, they were flakes. I see you from start. You should have come to Gustav." And then it happened, he actually laughed a little. Whether it was an evil laugh or genuine I didn't care it was the break that I was looking for and from there I would go on to learn about him, his boyfriend and I would end up with a great haircut every time. Even the styles I wasn't sure I should or could pull off he managed to convince me were right for me.
There are times when I beg him if we can not leave it longer (sounding like Maria in West Side Story, "Could we not make it an inch lower?") but he just says, "Seriously? I know what best. You like when I done." And that's why when you find a stylist that is good you should stay with them forever. I know Gustav and I will be together for a very long time. Seriously. In stylist I trust - Don't Get Me Started!
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Adriana Lima and her husband Marko Jaric confirmed their pregnancy earlier this week to People. "The entire family is very excited, especially Valentina [Lima's 2-year-old daughter]," she told the magazine. "She keeps blowing kisses to my belly and saying, 'Kisses for the baby.'"
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The energy revolution has begun.
Around the world, investment in the new renewable energies of wind and solar continue to outpace investments in all other energy sources combined.
As I have detailed in previous columns, this energy revolution is not the first. Long ago, we started with simple low-tech renewables (think of wind mills in Holland and the great sailing ships), replaced by coal that fired the industrial revolution, then the latest transition to the modern era of oil and gas.
Each new energy source replaced the old because it was more useful and versatile than the last.
Mammals overran the dinosaurs (with a little help from a certain asteroid) because we were small, smart and efficient. Renewables will replace old energy sources that are big, slow and wasteful. It just makes sense.
Let's have a snapshot look at this newest energy revolution as it moves us into yet another whole new way of doing things.
Tech giant Apple is building a new 13,000-employee campus three miles from its Cupertino, California headquarters, powered entirely by renewables. Dubbed "The Spaceship" it is a giant ring nearly one mile in circumference, (wider than the Pentagon), enclosing a circular park, and featuring a roof coated with solar panels.
The new building, to be completed later this year, also eliminates the need for conventional cooling systems thanks to a smart engineered structure that "breathes" naturally.
VW's NEW BRAND
The Volkswagen brand needs some attention. In spite of its serious financial and reputational baggage, VW is counting on a $14.5 billion re-birth strategy that includes 30 new electric models by 2025, self-driving cars, and more.
BC Premier Christy Clark is quick to boast about the province's climate leadership (based largely on a petrified carbon tax filled with loopholes and exceptions) but a new Pembina Institute study shows that BC has a growing carbon pollution problem that is causing it to fall behind its provincial peers.
Based on each province's committed actions, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec will see a 20 percent decrease in carbon emissions by 2030, while BC's are set to increase by 40 percent.
An "edge of hunger" brings "clarity" says Calgary's mayor to Business News Network. Busts that follow oil booms are par for the course, but mayor Nenshi says the current one presents an opportunity to turn Calgary into a clean tech and innovation powerhouse.
When Calgary starts to wake up and see the light, surely anything is possible!
We think of Enbridge as king of pipelines, but its time to re-think that image. Enbridge is outspending many of it larger competitors on renewables. Why? The fossil era is winding down and wind farms are, to put it simply, "easier to build."
While the provincial utility SaskPower is ramping up large-scale wind and solar, the City of Saskatoon is thinking small. The city has its own independent power system, and has set its sights on small-scale distributed clean power like roof-top solar.
A future powered by renewables offers the opportunity to reduce grid infrastructure and increase efficiency and reliability by developing a network of small, squeaky-clean mini-grids. By perfecting its own clean energy grid, Saskatoon could emerge as a leader in the fast-growing field of independent distributed energy generation.
A group of power developers has placed a bid to develop 800 megawatts of solar in Dubai at a record-low 2.99 cents per kilowatt hour. Although most analysts think this price is at the boundary of viability, it does suggests just how low the cost of solar power can go.
In BC, we pay over 8 cents per kilowatt hour, with steady increases in the works thanks to expensive mega-hydro projects and neglected aging grid infrastructure. When we're headed for 10, 12 and then 14 cents per kilowatt hour, solar starts to look pretty good.
Nobody likes change, me included. It would be great if things could just carry on as usual, but that's not "Watt's Happening." "Usual" is loaded with problems on a scale of global proportions. To meet that challenge, the required changes will be equally as massive. Here we go!


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Required Experience: At least five years of high-end retail jewelry management experience.
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For many people Christmas is about
Baby Jesus, presents, family, a turkey dinner and
the typical sugar plums in their head. But there is
a deeper meaning to it. Oh course, I won't mention
this because you have to learn this for yourselves.
there are any skeptics out there you are all wrong.
Santa Claus does exist. I've seen him. The deeper
meaning of Christmas has a lot to do with Santa
Claus, after all Coca-Cola were the people to create
his suit. This is your one and only hint. If you
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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) — State and local leaders held a news conference Thursday about the recovery and response efforts in the Pine Belt.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says more than 1,100 homes damaged in seven counties from Saturday's storm.
There were also four deaths and more than 60 injuries.
Below is a breakdown of storm damage:
- Forrest: Four deaths and 56 injuries. 411 homes destroyed/major damage, 588 minor.
- Franklin: One home major damage and two bridges destroyed.
- Jones: Two injuries, three homes damaged.
- Lamar: 43 homes destroyed/major damage, 52 minor. Two roads major damage.
- Lauderdale: One injury, 10 homes destroyed/major damage, nine homes minor.
- Perry: One injury, 10 homes damaged.
- Pike – Two homes minor damage.
- Wilkinson – Three homes damaged.
The National Weather Service in Jackson said an EF-3 tornado struck portions of Lamar, Forrest, and Perry counties. There are an estimated 2,058 residents without power statewide, according to Mississippi Power and the Electric Power Associations.
The State Emergency Operations Center remains activated with MEMA and key state agencies coordinating resources to the affected areas.
MS Department of Human Services & American Red Cross:
- Forrest County 361 Saferoom/Shelter – 54 occupants reported; MS Department of Health has a crisis team on site to assist with any potential needs.
- Petal Civic Center – no occupants reported last night.
- The University of Southern Mississippi – Housing 30 international students that attend William Carey University.
Salvation Army:
- Two Canteen/Feeding Units have been deployed to assist in the Hattiesburg area; they are set up at the Forrest County Shelter.
- A Roving Canteen/Feeding Unit has been deployed to serve affected neighborhoods in the Hattiesburg area.
MS Department of Public Safety:
- MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks has assigned 10 Special Response Team (SRT) officers to Hattiesburg Police Department to provide security for William Carey University.
- 10 SRT officers provided security for the city of Petal business area as well as neighborhoods damaged in the storm.
- Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics agent provided security for the Downtown area to deter looting as well as assist in security of William Carey University.
- Mississippi Highway Patrol had 30 Troopers that provided traffic control in the city of Hattiesburg and the city of Petal.
- Mississippi Bureau of Investigation assisted the Hattiesburg Police Department and Petal Police Department in security and patrol of business to deter looting.
MS Department of Health:
- All water systems are functioning. Two systems have been affected and have boil water notices. The following systems are operating by generator at the time:
- Forrest County – Barrontown Utility: Restoration Complete, except for 3 customers and they are working to restore service now.
- Perry County – Runnelstown Utility – Full Restoration
- MS Rural Water Association has not identified any damaged systems; they have staff in route to the sites to provide assistance in getting the water systems back on line.
MS Department of Education:
- Three Schools are without electrical power in the Petal School District. All schools in the district are closed today.
- Petal Upper Elementary
- Petal Primary School
MS Emergency Management Agency:
- Six Generators provided to Forrest County for Water and Severe Systems.
- 2,000 tarps delivered to affects areas.
- 1,500 bottles of water delivered to the affected areas.
- Three Disaster Reservists deployed
- Assisting at Forrest County Emergency Operations Center.
Gov. Phil Bryant declared a State of Emergency and signed an executive order to authorize use of the National Guard. Damage assessments are ongoing by county and city officials.


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Manifesto Election 2014
Kashmir demands
logic based Movement
In the Name of Allah, the merciful the companionate. Is he who goes
groping in his face more rightly guided, or he who walks upright upon a
straight path. (Quran/67/22)[ : بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ۔أَفَمَن يَمْشِي مُكِبًّا عَلَى وَجْهِهِ أَهْدَى أَمَّن
يَمْشِي سَوِيًّا عَلَى صِرَاطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ] means every sane soul wishes to tread on
the right path. The word "right" has got various directions. And according to
the Quran, Allah doesn't put any one to the test beyond his capacity. So every single soul is at liberty to
determine his own way. And every intellectual has the right either to accept it
or reject it.
For the revival
and rehabilitation of Kashmir which is known as the soil of saints worldwide, a
comprehensive campaign needs to be launched which can illuminate our political
horizon. So in this perspective our election manifesto is based on the
following facts which demand your attention;
کان الکشمیر
لسکانھ جنت عدن ھی
قد کتب ﷲ علی
بابھا من دخله کان
من الامنین
Shuhab-ud-din Sindhi while showering flowers of praise on the soil of Kashmir
says in a couplet that Kashmir is that piece of heaven in which streams flow
for the believers . One who enters in it shall get salvation is written on its
The history of
this piece of heaven on earth stands witness that;
(1) It has remained an
asylum for messengers of Allah starting from the very first messenger of Allah
and Father Mother of Human being Hazrat Adam (A.S) and Hawa (A.S). And later on
Hazrat Suleiman and Moussa too have landed on it. It also accommodates
"RozaBal" which historians say is the mausoleum of "Youz Asif" or "Yeshua the
Messiah ".
Our history from 259 BC till date is intact which glorifies our
social, cultural, economic and educational advancement and also speaks volumes
about the divine nature of Kashmiri's.
(2) From the reign of
Ashoka to 1346AD Kashmir remained under the brutal clutches of non-Muslim
(3) In 1346AD Mir
Sharaf-ud-din Moosavi Bulbulshah, a scion of the clan of Imam Ali (A.S) visited
Kashmir and lighted the candle of Islam. And then Mir Syed Ali Hussaini
Hamdani, who belonged to the clan of the grandson of the revered Prophet (SAW),
Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S). And then after Syed Mohammad Shams-ud-din Moosavi
Iraqi landed in 1526AD to preach Islam here and thus from the beginning of the
13th century to the beginning of 18th century i.e. for six centuries Kashmir
has remained as an Islamic state.
(4) From 1586 to 1947
imperialist rulers ruled Kashmir.
(5) Indian Mughals
ruled for 166 long years.
(6) Afghans replaced
mughals and ruled for 67 years.
(7) Sikhs invaded
Kashmir and ruled for 27 years.
(8) The British
controlled India but failed to bring Kashmir under their fold. And a Dogra
trader bought Kashmir in lieu of a few Nanak Shahi coins and ruled Kashmir for
more than a century.
all these political upheavals, from 259BC to 1947AD i.e. for more than 2000
years Kashmir remained as an independent divine country. But then after, the
political boat of Kashmir got stuck in a deep whirlpool of political jittery
and gimmicks, which is briefly detailed as;
The Subcontinent
got divided into two unequal parts on June 3, 1947 Kashmir, which came to be
known as Jammu and Kashmir since Raja Gulab Singh's rule, too got
geographically divided in two parts –one part came to be known as Pakistan
administered Kashmir and other as Indian administered Kashmir. Then after quite
some time we came to know that China administered Kashmir also exists. But
haplessly, in the formation of three pars of Kashmir, Kashmiri's didn't play
any role. Kashmiri's raised their first voice against the imperialist powers on
13 July 1931. But efforts to muzzle this voice still continue unabated. And in
1947, freedom celebrations over shadowed Kashmir's independence.
In this period, on one hand the concept of democracy began to
spring up but on the other hand history of Kashmir was being written in a
different way. But in the division of subcontinent and Kashmir there was a
similarity as with the division of the subcontinent Pakistan came in to
existence so did a merge Azad Kashmir with the division of Kashmir. People of
the subcontinent go divided, relations got parted; political lines were drawn
but still restless hearts throbbed for one another.
Kashmir became a bone of contention between the two countries. Both
the countries claimed Kashmir as their part. But it can't be denied that
Pakistan adopted an aggressive approach.
Pakistan invaded Jammu and Kashmir for 22 Oct. 1947. Maharaja Hari
Singh, in a haste, without consulting Kashmir's, inked a deal of annexation
with India. Kashmiri army would undoubtedly have fought Pak army valiantly but
Raja neither trusted his army nor his subjects. As a result, Kashmir got
entrapped into a strong trap of Indian army.
With the landing of Indian troops in Kashmir on 22 Oct. 1947,
Kashmir lost its status of being a party; its geography began to get affected;
democracy began to lose its sheen; a game of might is right began to gain
momentum. On one hand Pakistan remained preoccupied in the war for two months
and on the other hand India started a political on international level.
India registered a case against Pakistan under the United Nations
charter no. 35 in January 1948. The then Indian Prime Minister assured the
world of holding a referendum in Kashmir to decide their fate, which ultimately
closed all the doors of Kashmir's self-determination. However, United Nations
efforts ensured ceasefire in on 1st January 1948. Pakistan occupied one part of
Kashmir on 24 Oct. 1947 and India occupied the other part on 27 Oct. 1947. And
thus once again the geographical status of Kashmir got changed.
On 24 Oct. 1947 Pakistan separated at least 1680Kms from the rest
of Kashmir to name it Azad Kashmir.
On 27 Oct. 1947 Indian military occupation of Kashmir began.
In 1948 India and Pakistan fought a bloody war on Kashmir.
In 1965 both the countries fought another bloody war on Kashmir.
In 1971 India and Pakistan fought 3rd war on the same issue.
Governor's rule was imposed in Kashmir in 1986.
And in 1987 presidential rule came into force.
Thus since 1947 India on one hand and Pakistan on the other are
trying their utmost to claim a historical country viz Kashmir. Because of the
skirmishes of the two countries over Kashmir, the people of Kashmir in general
and the lowest class in particular bears the brunt; even in this tempest our
scholars, religious personalities, intellectuals, doctors and leaders lost
their existence for good; we suffered an irreparable loss in terms of men and
material and the results are crystal and clear.
Now time has come
when we should stand up and all the religious and historical lines draw such a
map of Indian administered Kashmir which would be acceptable to all the three
parts (Jammu, Leh Kargil and Kashmir) irrespective of religion, language or race.
This would indeed encourage other two parts of Kashmir to take a stance.
It is pertinent to
mention that with the emergence of mass agitation against India in Kashmir in
1990, Pakistan paved way for militant agitation which stained the soil of the
heaven on earth with pious blood of our intellectuals, doctors, scholars, poor
people etc.
This mass massacre
and wonton bloodshed has so far proved beneficial for a certain group of so
called leaders only. Time will prove the fact that those who claim militancy as
a source to highlight Kashmir issue at international level are the real
criminals of Kashmiri people. Rather, undeniably, militancy era played a
pivotal role in making Kashmir an integral part of India. Had this bloody
period not emerged, we would have forced India to buckle before our demands;
but militancy further complicated our case.
My Objective
To break the
shackles of biased politics in which silly sally people for being exploited on
the basis of religion is the immediate need of the hour so as we can restore
our lost glory of being the scions of the soil which was famous as an abode of
saints worldwide. Thanks Allah, the almighty, irrespective of religious
barriers, religious proximity is our common trait and In Quran we read:[
يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَاكُم مِّن ذَكَرٍ وَأُنثَى وَجَعَلْنَاكُمْ
شُعُوبًا وَقَبَائِلَ لِتَعَارَفُوا إِنَّ أَكْرَمَكُمْ عِندَ اللَّهِ أَتْقَاكُمْ
إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلِيمٌ خَبِيرٌ] "O mankind! Surly we have created you of a male and a female,
and made you nations and tribes that you may know each other; surly the noblest
of you with Allah is the best in conduct; surely Allah is knower Aware".(49/13)
The poet of east Dr. Iqbal has rightly in the light of the Quran
مذہب نہیں سکھاتا آپس میں بیر رکھنا
ہندی ہیں ہم وطن ہے ہندوستان ہمارا
However, time proved Allama's concept of two nation theory wrong.
This concept was not based on Islamic teachings rather presented regional
politics. Islam exhorts Muslims to safeguard the rights of every human being
cutting across the line of religion. So involvement of all the schools of
thought in government formation and safety of the right of every individual in
the constitution is a must in Kashmir.
Kashmiri's on the
whole, are known for their religious proximity worldwide. In this mixed social
setup a religious government rather a religious democratic government can be
formed which is mentioned in Article 51 of Indian constitution as well.
In India some
radical hindu's talk of Hindutwa. This madness of the radical hindu's is
proving hazardous for India; it will certainly prove more dangerous than many
atom bombs. We shouldn't forget that such kind of religious radicalism has
proved detrimental to India in the past as well. This has led to the division
of a strong power and caused bloodshed and collapse of Asia. It also separated
people from one another on ideological lines.
Muslims ruled
India and loved it more than anything else. They worked with heart and soul
together for the development of India; even they were proud of being
Hindustani. Allama Iqbal penned a patriotic poem titled as:" سارے جہاں سے اچھا
ہندوستان ہمارا"which is matchless and any non-Muslims yet to produce such
a piece. But in the name of religion such a patriotic poet was ousted from the
country; religious radicalism set our peaceful society afire; religious bigotry
divided India into three countries even Pakistan too spilted and Bangladesh
came in to being.
It is recorded in
history that countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Butan, Nepal etc were parts
of India but Kashmir existed as a free country. It has its own glorious history
as sovereign.
History bears
testimony to the fact that the last ruler of Kashmir Yousuf Shah Check
succumbed to mughals only when his countrymen deceived him. Leaders like Sheikh
Yaqoob Sarfi, Maharaja Hari Singh, Sheikh Abdullah etc. contributed their level
best to strengthen the foreign yoke. And silence of certain intellectuals of
our valley further strengthened the yoke.
This brief
analysis acquaints us with the fact that Indian and Pakistani claim over
Kashmir is 100% political and religion is used only to exploit people. Dickson
plan was only a part of this dirty politics. India and Pakistan occupied
Kashmir militarily but its solution cannot be sought through military action.
We need to find out its real solution.
Kashmir is known
by various names across the world such as;
Soil of saints.
Abode of Peers.
Heaven on earth etc. ……..
All these names convey many messages and every name contains
religious content and every single soul of this soil is highly religious. But
unfortunately this beautiful piece of land is one among the most complicated
problems of the world; even now it is called a nuclear flash point. Still
followers of all the major religions live peacefully on this soil.
Muslims believe
Kashmir as the soil of Prophets, saints and sages. Here in Hazratbal, holy
relic of the revered Prophet (PBUH) is preserved besides mausoleums of Bulbul
Shah, Mir Sham-us-din Iraqi, khanqahe Ameer-i-kabir and monuments like RozaBal,
Astan Alia Khanyar and Imam Baras are also found here which remain thronged with
the devotees all through the year.
Hindu, Sikh, Pandit and Buddhist's
Kashmir is also a
spiritual hub for Hindu's, Sikh's, Buddhist's and Pandit's. every year
thousands of devotees visit their numerous holy places located here.
This soil is
sanctified for Christians as well who believe that Hazrat Mariyam is buried
here. So we can say that Kashmir is of paramount significance for the followers
of all religions.
disbursement in Kashmir in 1981 (Indian administered Kashmir)
of the region
Religious disbursement in Kashmir in 1981
(Pakistan administered Kashmir)
Religion means the belief of the eternal soul and
mankind acts with the belief that he is accountable after death about his or
her deeds as he or she has to live eternal life and Religion exploiters are
also being find Therefore, to think over subject religion the sanctity of
religion be respected, one should not form an opinion about others religion but
it should remain with religious heads experts. As all religions preach and
teach religious proximity and co-existence for which Kashmir is popular
throughout world. This candle of religious proximity shall never be
extinguished provided we follow our respective religious teachings. In Quran we
read:" You shall have your religion and I shall have my
religion.(S109V6)".[ لَكُمْ دِينُكُمْ
وَلِيَ دِينِ (سورہ الکافرون آیت6)]. The Quran exhorts us to maintain human
and moral values at all costs; not to nurse grudge against other religions on
personal interests.:"O you who believe! Be upright for Allah, bearers of
witness with justice,and let not hatred of a people incite you not to act
equitably; act equitably, that is nearer to piety, and be careful of(your duty
to) Allah; surely Allah is aware of what you do"[
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُواْ كُونُواْ قَوَّامِينَ لِلّهِ شُهَدَاء
بِالْقِسْطِ وَلاَ يَجْرِمَنَّكُمْ شَنَآنُ قَوْمٍ عَلَى أَلاَّ تَعْدِلُواْ
اعْدِلُواْ هُوَ أَقْرَبُ لِلتَّقْوَى وَاتَّقُواْ اللّهَ إِنَّ اللّهَ خَبِيرٌ
بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ (سورہ مائدہ آیت8)۔] I think enforcement of these Quranic
teachings is very simple in Kashmir as it is the most fertile soil to sow such
kind of seeds. It is here in Kashmir mosques stand parallel temples; Pandit's
pay visits to the shrines of Muslim saints to seek blessings and Muslims visit
Mandirs and Gurduwaras; Muslims celebrate Shivratra and Pandit's Eid. These
facts bear testimony that Kashmir is indeed an abode of saints rather than a
nuclear flash point.
The brief outline of more than two thousand years of Kashmir speaks
volumes of its religious proximity and co-existence culture and civilization
and politically it can be protected, promoted or tarnish as well.
As three powerful countries are holding control over three parts of
Kashmir therefore Kashmir has lost its Identity one needs to know which
Kashmir is under administration of India, Pakistan and China but
the history of the Indian administered Kashmir is quite vital.Mughals, Sikhs
and Dogra's let loose reign of terror in this region for years; Amritsar treaty
in 1846 was signed in which this piece of land was sold for the sum of
seventy-five lakhs of rupees (Nanukshahee), Maharaja Hari Singh's annexation
with India and then many deals of Sheikh Abdullah with India to strengthen the
Maharaja's annexation are some black chapters of our history. Then began a
bloody chapter of our history in 1990 ,which has been briefly analyzed earlier,
but it is to mention here that the bloodshed of this period further complicated
the Kashmir problem besides many political and militant organizations and a
number of so called leaders came to the fore to find out a solution to the
Kashmir imbroglio .Meanwhile, a cultural onslaught to blot out our traditional
ethos reached at climax. As a result ,this soil of saints became an center of
heinous crimes. It is our moral duty to initiate tangible steps towards this
direction at the earliest; we can wait for the solution of Kashmir issue but
ignoring this aggression would amount to injustice with next generation.
There is no denying the fact that Kashmir was never a part of
Indian Union and was supposed to join
rather it existed as independent and Indian constitution acknowledges it
by Article370 and Kashmir's own constitution, own National flag and own
constitution reflects the fact. We all are witness that the active leaders
couldn't do justice with this issue of Kashmir and they are continually
committing political follies and by this or that way gained political points to
meet their vested interests. Their dual standards brought us on the verge of
political and cultural bankruptcy. As a result Indian administered Kashmir
became a hell on earth. One can understand ongoing political scenario but
ongoing cultural and economical bankruptcy is a big question and people of
Kashmir has their right to make India answerable. It is ripe and right time for
us to raise such questions in the Indian Parliament to unfold the mystery. Why
Kashmir's Cultural sanctity is being tarnished? We do not know much about
Pakistan administered Kashmir as we are citizens of Indian administered Kashmir
and know how politically we all are suffering and political leaders are rising
the issue in their capacity both pro resistance or anti-resistance and India is
answering in her own style whether anyone gets convince or not but the people
of Kashmir wants to ask India what is the logic behind cultural invasion and
aggression that not only Kashmiri Muslims are its victim but follower of every
religion in Kashmir! Why?
To address the Kashmir issue there are more than a hundred pro or
anti resistance camps with their annexation with India or Pakistan slogans but
as per my election manifesto this is none of my business but I do have bunch of
questions for both the camps in light of above mentioned facts. However to
resolve the Kashmir issue my advice would be "Restoration of religious
identity and sanctity". For that constitution of Kashmir needs to draw on religious democratic order. Since constitution
of Kashmir is based on unlike Architecture faults are normal. Saeb Tabrizi has
rightly said:
Architecture results unlike
خشت اول چون نھد
معمار کج
تا ثریا می
رود دیوار کج
Thanking you
Abdulhussain kashmiri


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Home » Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon raises funds over the airwaves
January 29, 2009 – Texas Children's Hospital
On December 19, Houston-area airwaves were filled with the courageous stories of Texas Children's Cancer Center patients, former patients and their families during the fifth annual Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon to help fight childhood cancer. Houstonians tuned in to Cox Radio-Houston stations, The New 93Q, Country Legends 97.1, 106.9 The Point and 107.5 K-Hits for the two-day event, and rallied together to raise more than $770,000 in gifts and pledges for cancer treatment and research conducted at Texas Children's Hospital.
The participating stations, which temporarily set up shop in the Cancer Center's recording studio on the 14th floor of the Clinical Care Center, conducted live broadcasts and interviews with patients and families, as well as some of Texas Children's leading physicians and researchers.
In addition to co-presenting sponsors Foresters and SUEZ Energy Resources, Channel 39 KIAH also played an integral part in the success of this year's Radiothon. Television viewers were urged to listen to the miraculous stories of the many patients that were braving the course of cancer. One of the patients featured on both TV and radio was 19-year-old Cancer Center patient, David Murphy.
Just over a year ago, Murphy was living the dream life of a college athlete. He had just moved into his freshman dorm and was beginning his college baseball career at the University of Houston (UH).
The UH athletic department often asks their athletes to give back to the community by serving as volunteers at Texas Children's Hospital. After the appropriate training and a meeting with Dr. ZoAnn Dreyer, chief of the long-term survivor clinic at Texas Children's Cancer Center, Murphy and his teammates became volunteers with the Cancer Center.
Away from his volunteer work, Murphy was barely into his freshman classes when he noticed his neck was swollen. After two separate trips to his health center, Murphy received shocking news.
"When the doctor called and said I needed to go to the hospital because I might have leukemia, I didn't know what to think," recalled Murphy. "I didn't even know that leukemia was cancer."
Because of his relationship with Texas Children's Cancer Center, Murphy and his family knew exactly where to turn. Soon, he found himself as a patient of the Cancer Center—instead of a volunteer.
Murphy became an inspiration to his University of Houston Cougar baseball teammates and to the much younger kids at the hospital who were enduring exactly the same thing that he was. Because of Murphy's exceptionally positive attitude during the worst of his treatment, Dr. Dreyer and the rest of the staff began calling him "Mr. Invincible." After months of treatment, Murphy is now cancer-free and has become an advocate for Texas Children's Cancer Center. Murphy participated in the Radiothon as a way to support the Cancer Center in hopes that every child facing cancer can also become invincible by not letting the disease beat them.
"I tell everyone that Texas Children's is the best place for kids," said Ellen Murphy, David's mom. "There is just so much life, so much hope, here. It gives you the courage to believe everything is going to be OK."


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James Ensor. an overview. The Family. Mother : Maria Catharina Haegheman. Father : James Frederik ENSOR. Biography : James Sidney Ensor. Birth : Ostend : 13 April 1860 Dead : Ostend : 19 November 1949
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Painteddozens of small nature studies on pink cardboard
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In Brussels, he met the poet and art criticThéoHannon, whointroducedhimto the liberalcircles of Ernest Rousseau, professor at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, and his youngerspouse, the nature expert Mariette Rousseau Hannon.
The home of the Rousseau couple was a meeting place for the artistic, literaryandscientific elite of the time.
The contactsthatEnsor had there-where he probably met Félicien Rops and Eugène Demolderandothers-stimulated his artisticandintellectualdevelopment.
From1886 onwards, humourbecomesan important element in James Ensor'swork.
Clearly, Ensordidnotsit well with the lawyers, physicians, artists, criticsand power figures of his time.
Ensorspokeabout light as itwere a living essence. 'I have no child, but light is mydaughter, the light, oneandindivisible'.Ensor's studies of the sea, the dunes, interiorsand even his portraits are for the most part studies of light effects, whereby light sometimesplays a domineering, as in the citation, andalsodisruptiverole.
In the first place, he chose subjects in whichdaemonscouldplay a leadingrole.From the onset, he chose for a humourousapproach, betray anti-clericalandsocially-criticalintentions. According toportraitsandinscriptions, Ensoralluded in these worksto the politicalandsocialquestionswithwhich his time was concerned.
The figureswhopopulate his interiorsdetermine the highlysuggestiveclimate in which, on the one hand is calmandintimate, yet on the other hand is busy, tormentedand the fascination for light comes in play.
In theirworks, reality was in conflict with the dream; the body with the soul, reasonwithmadness. The personages weredrivenby the fear for death.
Ensor found inspiration for his masks in his family's souvenir shops, in the Ostendcarnivalprocessions. The happy, carnivalesquefiguresconceal the visage of thosewhoEnsor had for so long alreadymenaced, dominated, tormentedandbeguiled. Masksandcaricatures gave him the opportunity toexpress his non- conformityandto vent his frustration.
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Between the Cheese Grater, the Shard of Glass, the Helter Skelter, the Walkie-Talkie and the Electric Razor, a new generation of skyscrapers is set to change the City skyline forever.
With such a flurry of building activity centring on the City, a number of lawyers' profiles must be rising hand in hand with these towers. But who are the biggest beneficiaries so far?"Everybody has fed off what we've done in terms of the new towers," claims Linklaters planning chief David Watkins, who argues that his firm, Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) and Herbert Smith have the City tall buildings market all but sewn up.
And Watkins certainly seems to have the CV to support his own claim of dominance. In addition to the land purchase, planning, construction and recent sale of the the 180m 30 St Mary Axe, or 'Erotic Gherkin', for Swiss Re, Watkins also had key roles on the 242m Heron Tower for Heron Property and the 225m Leadenhall Building, or 'Cheese Grater', for British Land."[Other top firms] might know the City as well as we do, but not in development terms," says Watkins. "You get a reputation for getting certain types of work in certain areas and we have a reputation for doing large-scale buildings in central London, particularly in the City, and this has had a domino effect."
Watkins argues that it is his expertise as a planning, as opposed to real estate, lawyer that has been key to establishing Linklaters' reputation as the go-to firm for tall buildings work. He says the same is true of his closest rivals, partner Ian Trehearne at BLP, the firm behind projects including the London Bridge Tower and the Shard of Glass for Teighmore, and partner Patrick Robinson at Herbert Smith, the firm behind the Minerva Tower.
"If you look at a skyscraper from the acquisition side, it's just another big building – planning is the differentiator," Watkins adds.
The reason for this is simple: aesthetic sensitivity. Londoners are proud of their city's historic skyline and developers face significant challenges from architectural heritage bodies and planning authorities when putting up any megalith the public might not be happy with. As one insider puts it: "If English Heritage objects to your estate, they can call it in for a major public enquiry where you have to justify the project to the Secretary of State – and that sort of work isn't exactly pedestrian."
The impetus for the current batch of tall buildings work began in 2000 with the election of Ken Livingstone as London Mayor. On assuming office he gave the green light to tall building developments in the City after decades in which towers had been capped to ensure clear views of London landmarks.
The Mayor's stance was met with eagerness by the City of London Authority, which was concerned that it was losing major corporate tenants to Canary Wharf and other Docklands giants that were covered by less restrictive planning regulations.
The authority's biggest challenger has been English Heritage. In two crucial test cases, the planning applications for the Shard of Glass and the Heron Tower were both 'called in' for review by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) after objections by English Heritage. In both cases the developers won.
This success has not been solely down to law firms, however. London's aptly-named Landmark Chambers was closely involved with both planning reviews. Christopher Katkowski QC represented the developers in both reviews and claims they were "test cases that represent major victories for the development industry".
On the Shard of Glass application the developers were also represented by Landmark tenant Russell Harris QC, with the London Borough of Southwark, which supported the application, represented by Timothy Mould QC, also of Landmark. On the Heron Tower review Katkowski was joined by Landmark tenant Bill Hicks, who represented the City of London Authority.
But Landmark's presence has not been restricted to winning sides. In the Shard review, English Heritage was represented by Landmark tennant Neil King QC, while charity Historic Royal Palaces, which opposed the building on the grounds that it threatens the view from Buckingham Palace, was represented by Landmark's Christopher Whybrow QC.
On the Heron review, Katkowski was opposed by English Heritage's representation Richard Phillips QC and Robert McCracken QC, both of London's Francis Taylor Building.
But the war is not over yet. English Heritage and McCracken have teamed up with Landmark barrister Alice Robinson, acting on behalf of architectural campaign Save Britain, for a review of Land Securties' and Nabarro's 160m Walkie-Talkie building, represented by Landmark's Russell Harris QC, which is due to conclude in the autumn.
The campaign received a significant fillip in June 2006 when the World Heritage Committee strongly criticised the Government for failing to protect views of the Tower of London and other World Heritage Sites (WHS) from encroachment by tall buildings.
The committee said it "notes with great concern" that proposed new developments "appear not to respect the significance of these world heritage properties, their settings and related vistas". It threatened to add the Tower of London to its list of WHSs in danger, and demanded that the Government report back on how it will protect the Tower.
Surely not by coincidence, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Ruth Kelly – the politician now in charge of planning applications after that responsibility was transferred from the ODPM – called in the application in November; the same month a delegation from the World Heritage Committee visited the UK to look at planning proposals that might affect various sites.
Katkowski says this could be the start of a new trend, reversing past enthusiasm for tall buildings. "So far the position is that more tall buildings were allowed when the ODPM was in charge of overseeing the applications than have been allowed under Ruth Kelly," he notes.
However, BLP's Trehearne argues that the City skyline might not change as rapidly, due to a quite different set of reasons. "Skyscrapers are simply very expensive to build and developers need a good rate of return to make it worthwhile," he says.
The Minerva Tower, one of Robinson's key tall building conquests, is one such example, having been scrapped by developer Minerva Properties despite getting permission from authorities.
This might not be as bad as all that for law firms. Tall buildings might catch the imagination of the public, but Ashurst partner Gary Watson, who led the financing of the Shard, argues, that for law firms "it's not so much about the towers, it's about following the clients".
"People want long-running projects – towers aren't the be-all and end-all," he explains. "If you look at the expansion of Canary Wharf and what's going on in Shoreditch, for instance, it's not tower building, but it's major redevelopment work that any firm would love to have on its books."
Yet, while tall buildings may not necessarily be more profitable than any other big development projects, Clifford Chance commercial real estate partner Mark Payne argues that they have an unquantifiable value on top of what gets set down on the balance sheet.
"Skyscrapers aren't necessarily more profitable than any other real estate development, but they do catch people's imagination and are particularly prestigious and that makes a difference," he concludes. "Gulf clients in particular just really love landmarks."
Herbies and Linklaters have dominated thus far – so what next? asks Jon Parker