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A funeral service for the toddler knocked down and killed in Londonderry on Sunday will take place in the city on Wednesday.
Two-year-old Ronan McGavigan was struck by a Citroen Picasso car close to his home on the Lone Moor Road near the Brandywell football stadium.
The service will be held at St Columba's Long Tower Church at 11.30am.
It is understood that Ronan had run on to the road to retrieve a ball just before the tragedy occurred around 1.15pm.
Long Tower priest Father Eamon Graham has comforted Ronan's family.
He said: "This is every parent's nightmare. I think it will take time for this to sink in.
"The local community, the people along the Lone Moor Road, are very good and very supportive and they are very appreciative of that."
Fr Graham added: "He was just out playing on a sunny morning. The family are not long back from holidays in Spain, and they were just talking about the happy memories they had and also the amount of good he brought to their lives.
"He was two and at that age children are starting to get their wee bit of independence and Ronan was very full of life and a real character."
Police have said the driver of the car was spoken to and that their inquiries are continuing.
Forensic accident investigators were at the scene most of the day on Sunday.
An internet appeal launched by a friend of the McGavigan family has already raised more than £3,000 to support Ronan's grieving relatives – including a £1,000 donation from West Brom and Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean.
Launching the Just Giving site appeal, the friend said: "I'm setting up this page in the hope that it will help his family with any expenses that may arise within the coming weeks."
She added: "Our whole city is shocked and saddened with this news today, and we are all grieving your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Ronan (Ro Ro) xxx."
Another family friend posted the message: "Sleep tight wee Ronan, we had the pleasure of meeting you for a short time & what a cool wee dude you were. Can't even begin to imagine how missed you'll be xxx."
Independent councillor Sean Carr said the community is "rallying around" the family at this sad time.

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Quick blackhead removals
The problem of blackheads that appear on the skin is one of the most common problems especially for girls, as theses blackheads spread on different places of the face such as the nose, the forehead and around the lips. It is a very annoying problem because it makes the face look dull and ugly. Here are some quick blackhead removals that you can use at home.
The causes for the problem of blackheads:
The blackheads always appear as a result of more than one reason. The most prominent reason of these causes is the excess secretion of oils which is a prominent feature of the oily skin. These oils lead to the appearance of the blackheads in multiple places of the face.
Some quick blackhead removals :
Green tea:
Green tea is full of plant nutrients and antioxidants that can help to get rid of blackheads quickly. It can help to clean and purify the skins deeply and to renew the cells of the skin and the pores as well.
What do you need?
A tablespoon of brown sugar (white sugar may work also), two or three teaspoons of green tea, half a teaspoons of lemon juice.
Leave the hot green tea to cool down before you can use it. Add the sugar and lemon and then mix them well. Next, apply the mixture on your face using your clean finger, but try to focus more on blackhead areas. Leave it on your face for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and dry your face with a clean towel.
It is one of the best quick blackhead removals. Strawberry and lemon are rich in AHA (alpha hydroxyl acids). These acids help to remove old dead cells and control the excretion of oils in the skin.
What do you need?
You will need two or three ripe strawberries, a teaspoon of honey and half a teaspoon of lemon juice.
Mix the ripe strawberries and then add the lemon juice and honey to them. Mix all of the ingredients well to get the strawberry mask. Place the mask on your face and massage your skin in a circular gentle movement for a couple of minutes. Later on, you can rinse your face with lukewarm water and then cold water to close the pores.
Orange peel:
Using dried orange peel can give the face a refresh and an amazing smell. What is more, it is considered one of the great quick blackhead removals for the blackheads. As stated above, excess oils in the pores is one of the many causes for the problem of blackheads. Orange peel powder is rich in many powerful nutrients including citric acid, vitamin C and calcium. All of these nutrients works to control the oils and to get rid of dead cells.
What do you need?
To make the orange peel recipe you will need a tablespoon of orange peel. Also, you will need two tablespoons of olive oil.
Mix the previous ingredients well in a small bowl. Then, rub the mixture gently on your face in a circular movement. Afterwards, rinse your face with warm water, and then dry it with a soft towel.
It is considered one of the quick blackhead removals that are used to treat the problem of blackheads in a short time. It is a great treatment for getting rid of excess oils on the surface of the skin. Moreover, it leaves the skin smooth and fresh. Thus, oats has many uses for removing oils and nourishing the skin.
What do you need?
In order to make a mask of oatmeal you need a tablespoon of oatmeal and 3- 5 teaspoons of water.
You will just need to mix oats and the water well to form a paste. Then, apply the paste on the face, but you should avoid the area around the eyes and the mouth. Leave for 15 minutes or until it became dry completely. Rinse with warm water. At last, dry it with your clean towel.
It is very effective for all the skin types and it is one of the quick blackhead removals. It works to remove dead cells and saves the skin from the excess bacteria and oil that may form the reason for closing the pores. We add yoghurt in this mask which is very important for tightening the opened pores and for killing the germs that cause pimples in the open pores which leads to aging and early wrinkles.
What do you need?
You need 5 almonds and a tablespoon of probiotic yoghurt or Greek yoghurt.
Put the almond and the yoghurt in a small bowel. Mix them well and then apply the mixture on your face using your clean fingers, and after that rub your skin gently for not more than 15 minutes. Last, rinse your face warm water at the beginning, and after that use cold water to wash your face in order to close the pores. You may also use olive oil after washing your face in order to moisturize your skin.
It is one of the best treatments for burns and it is considered one of the quick blackhead removals as well.
What you need?
To make a mixture of turmeric you will need some turmeric powder and two tablespoons of min juice.
Mix the previous ingredient well and then apply the mixture on the affected areas of your skin. Leave it to dry for a few minutes and then wash it with lukewarm water. You can also make another mixture by mixing turmeric and milk. Afterwards, apply it on the affected areas, and leave it to dry for 10 minutes before washing it with water.
Either you choose any of these quick blackhead removals you will get the desirable result you want by continuous use. Also, it is advisable to clean your skin always with the suitable cleanser for your skin type in order to remove excess oils that cause blackheads. By this way you will get a clear and fresh skin that you dream of.
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The The Model subcompact faces a new and tougher competitor in its few year, in the form of the all-new competitor.The 2017 Ford Thunderbird idea has been divulged. Revived and patched up, the Thunderbird is back withe a vengance. This new version of the vehicle will highlight some broad adjustments, both in its appearence and proficiency. Despite the fact that there are still no reports of when precisely will the Thunderbird be accessible for procurement, this idea is sufficient to get amped up for, concidering the idea dependably preciedes the real vehicle. In this way, the genuine live Thunderbird shouldn't be too a long ways behind.
The two-entryway car is reminicent of those fantastic autos that were so prevalent in '50s and '60s and this new model will be the same, mixing the vintage style with advanced capacities. For this up and coming era of the vehicle, it would seem that Ford will be disposing of the 2-seater Thunderbird that has existed from the begining of the 2000s and rather settle on the 1960s kind of Thunderbird that is in all fact a roadster. 2017 Ford Thunderbird will supposedly be produced from the Taurus' Volvo-inferred framework which will include an augmented wheelbase that will highlight some bigger extents because of marginally moving the front tires and cutting the front shade. The Thunderbird logo will be conspicuously highlighted on the front of this new model as it has dependably been.
2017 Ford Thunderbird's inside is not yet known, as there have been no photographes or spy-shots taken from within. In any case, there is an in number report that Ford will pick a bigger physical body structure for the vehicle, so the auto's cabing ought to exponentially develop in extent with the body. That would mean a more prominent measure of head and extra space to move around. Additionally, from the innovation point of view, expect just the best and the most up to date for this cutting edge Thunderbird.
Engine and Powertrain
With respect to the data about what's stowing away in the engine, despite everything we have no reasonable thought, since no official data has been discharged yet. Then again, it is very plausible that the new model will hold the same motor alignement that is found in the past era. The motor being referred to is the AJ-26 4.0 Liter V8 that is equipped for creating around 252 strength (188 kW) and 267 lb-ft (362 Nm) of torque. This powerhouse of a motor is consolidated with Ford's 5R55N 5-pace programmed transmission.
2017 Ford Thunderbird Redesign
Stage utilized for the development of this new era Thunderbird is known as the T-fowl. We have no unmistakable thought wreather the motor alignement will keep with it or improvement. Be that as it may, considering that since the Thunderbird's last resurrection in 2005, Ford has been building up fresh out of the plastic new powertrains in different vehicles on its program and very nearly 10 years the Thunderbird is prepared for a few progressions in the engine. Also, the more extensive wheelbase that it will be getting could prompt vastly improved controlling and driving.
2017 Ford Thunderbird Release Date and Price
The 2017 Ford Thunderbird's discharge date is still obscure. On the other hand, numerous sources affirm that the most recent resurrection of the Thunderbird will be accessible in the mid-2017 potentially even later. With respect to the cost, there is no official data yet we envision the beginning add up to be at around $30,000. Normally, varieties with considerably more capacities and decisions will be additionally accessible and those could without much of a stretch expense all of you the path up to $50,000.


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Opening: November 27, 2013
Exhibition until November 2, 2014
In the 1970s the great American artists Robert Irvin and James Turrell produced a number of avant-garde site-specific works of art for the then-Count and Countess Panza. This year they have accepted an invitation to create new works of art once again specifically designed for the Villa, to be displayed in a major exhibition curated by Michael Govan, Director of LACMA, entitled »Aisthesis. All'origine delle sensazioni«. The exhibition was opened to the public on November 27.


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Round 1 belonged to Kevin Streelman and Beau Hossler, who fires a flawless, 7-under 63s to tie for the lead after 18 holes. TOUR rookies Julian Suri and Aaron Wise trail by just a stroke, while Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson all postes sub-par rounds early. Another day, another course in Monterey. Who shines in Round 2 at Pebble Beach?
THE STARS ARE OUT:Tony Romo, Aaron Rodgers, Justin Verlander, Larry the Cable Guy and all the other celebrity faces.
FULL FIELD: Defending champion Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and more!
TELEVISION: Friday, 3-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel). Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. (GC), 4-7 p.m. (CBS). Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m. (GC), 3-6:30 p.m. (CBS).
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The Gold price tried to break above $1,350 yesterday but so far it has not succeeded. Short-term trend remains bullish as long as the price is above $1,340 but we must also keep in mind the important resistance we have right above at $1,350-65 where we see a big rejection last week.
Long-term resistance is at $1,360-65 area. Long-term support at $1,300. Short-term resistance is at $1,351 and support at $1,340. The Gold price is mainly moving sideways both in the short and in the medium-term. After the big rejection and reversal from last weeks try to break out of the trading range, I believe we should expect one more leg lower towards at least $1,310.
Cloud support is at $1,333 and as long as we are above this level, the short-term trend is bullish.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com


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bloody graphs in excel in bloody xp
it keeps turning one of the lines white on a white background so 2006 disappears, altogether. XP sucks :(
burn down your office, it's the only solution
You'll thank me in the long run.
Thank you Sam, all the irritations gone away.... I might just draw it in more sympathetically..


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Each year the USPSF Board will make submissions of Studio Owners that fit a certain criteria for our Top 20. The USPSF will look at how the studio/owners inspire, motivate and collaborate in a positive manner with the entire community. This will also include their social media presence, and their followers. It is not necessarily how big a studio actually is but more about the Studio Owners and their studio activities. There are so many wonderful owners out there but we were only able to choose the TOP 20 to be a contributing studios/owners.
The first Top 20 Affiliate Studios were nominated and selected by the USPSF Executive Committee in 2018. They will remain in the Top 20 as long as they follow the criteria of our program. Selection was based on the following:
- Support of the USPSF, which includes, but is not limited to: USPSF mission and goals; participation in USPSF events such as the Pole Sport Championship, Pole Classique and Pole Art America competitions; participation in the Studio Owner's Symposium; participating in training's and athlete functions; sharing/liking USPSF social media posts; tagging the USPSF in social media posts
- Active participation in the Pole Sport/Pole Art community
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HVAC: Accounting for stuff only the birds can see!
Necessary – What has this got to do with me? I am building a chic new retail store. I need to focus on the design, merchandise displays and retail image. Who sees this? I know – I know, the space must have functioning heat and air conditioning but, really, why do I need a structural engineer? I want to put my budget were it is visible to my customers.
Most commercial HVAC units will last 15 to 20 years. They probably cost over $10M each without any distribution and, in all but special circumstances, you cannot hope to have a functional commercial space without them. They are as basic as the walls, roof, plumbing, lights, etc. So when the HVAC company, landlord, or MEP engineer says it is time to replace you can be pretty sure they are correct.
Fundamental – Few would argue that it is completely fundamental for a tenant to understand who is responsible for the original installation, subsequent maintenance, repair and eventual replacement of the heating and air conditioning in a space. Neglecting to do this would be like moving into a space that might or might not have walls, yet I am often surprised by retailers who are unclear about, even disinterested in, these issues. Until something goes wrong that is.
Required – But I digress. My intention is not to outline heating and air conditioning systems common to small commercial projects, which is nicely done here. It is, rather, to explain why structural engineering is required for the installation of an HVAC unit. Consider this; all commercial HVAC systems have parts, many of which are large, heavy and sit on something, i.e., the roof. The unit in the photo, for example, weighs upward of 1,200 pounds. Now take a critical look at the structural framing system in the other photo, and ask yourself if it looks like it will be sufficient to hold up the concentrated load created by the installation of half a ton of equipment. In this case the structure is actually holding up the unit shown, so the answer happens to be yes – barely. I point this out because in many cases, especially in existing buildings without available structural drawings, common sense might lead one to ask if a new mechanical unit weighs the same as the one being replaced. Be aware that where common sense fails, the building code does not.
Structural load calculations and drawings which have been certified by an authorized professional are required before building departments will issue a permit allowing heavy equipment to be installed in, or on, a new or existing building. This, of course, includes mechanical, as well as other types of equipment. I mention the later as an aside for all you restaurant owners out there. Restaurant equipment is heavy and installing it in old buildings like those found in historic areas can create problems for unaware owners. Also, in the case of replacement equipment, it is less involved but still necessary to evaluate a new unit even if it weighs less than the old one. In the case under consideration, the replacement HVAC unit proved to be heavier than the existing, meaning it became necessary to provide structural reinforcement before the new unit could be installed.
How – So what steps were required? How did we arrive at this conclusion? First we had a contractor go up onto the roof and take photos of the exiting equipment, including a close up view of the label. This allowed the mechanical engineer to research the existing unit with the manufacturer who was able to provide a weight. A new unit was then specified according to the new design for the space. Efforts were made to avoid additional expense by matching the new unit with the old and installing it in the same location. Eventually it was determine that, although the location could be maintained, the replacement unit was going to be heavier than the old one. Had it weighed the same or less, the mechanical engineer would have so noted it on the drawings and been done.
Since this was not the case, it became necessary for the structural engineer to completed the process. He went to he site, analyzed the structural type, crawled up on a ladder, measured the bar joist, and checked the location of the existing equipment. Upon returning to his office, he went through a series of calculations to see if the structure was sufficient to accommodate the new unit. Since it was not he had to design and specify additional reinforcement adequate for the new equipment. This information was delivered in the form of signed and sealed drawings and calculations, along with certified architectural and MEP documents, to the building department with the permit application.
Why – The point of this discussion is to show those contemplating a commercial building project what a single line in a lease assigning responsibility for the heating and air conditioning equipment can indicate. In my experience all reputable landlords give full disclosure about the age and condition of the mechanical systems in their properties. Many provide substantial construction allowances for unit replacement and other improvements. Few, though, take into consideration the amount of engineering required in order to make the actual improvement. Professional services, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Structural, are expensive and should be accounted for in the budget for a building project. I would suggest that forewarned is forearmed.
Designing With An Open Plenum Ceiling
Open plenum ceilings are common design practice these days, seen more often than not in stores moving into newly built shopping environments. In short we take them for granted as an acceptable design solution. Recently, I have had a reason to take a critical look at this practice in terms of costs vs. benefits.
To begin with, it is necessary to understand this in terms of a comparison. Clearly a highly designed ceiling using several materials and with various heights will cost more and probably perform better than a typical open ceiling like the one in the photo. This is not the question. The real comparison and the one I am most often asked to make is, "how does it compare with a suspended ceiling?"
Let's look at the cost issues first. in 2008 the Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association did a study on this very issue that, from what I can tell, has become the "gold standard" for determining whether or not to choose an open ceiling. The study concluded that although a suspended ceiling cost 4% – 14% more than an open concept ceiling, it creates a space that requires less power, not a little because 20% more light is reflected back into a space. The total energy savings for a retail space turned out to range between 12.7% and 17%. Maintenance costs also turn out to be lower for a suspended ceiling because periodic duct, pipe and raceway cleaning, as well as plenum repainting is necessary with an open ceiling. An additional side benefit, which I did not see specifically addressed in the publication about the study, is that the reduced heat load from the lighting allows for a down sized HVAC system, even to the extent that LEED credit can be earned. The referenced study also looked at the amount of time it would typically take for a company to recover the additional outlay for the lay in ceiling and found that the pay back was under 2 years, less than the length of most retail leases. From all this, I would conclude that, in a retail situation, a decision to choose a suspended ceiling over an open concept will most likely be a result of design considerations as the construction costs are about even.
There are many design Issues to recommend an open ceiling, not the least being that they increase the ceiling height, thereby the amount of usable space in a store. They are considered "on trend" and also impact how a space feels, an important consideration relating to the merchandise lines displayed in a store. Small products often do better in a space with a ceiling which tends to focus a shoppers view down to a more personal level. An open ceiling, on the other hand, conveys a feeling of space between large displays and vignettes. They also work well for groups of merchandise with varied sizes, even creating the illusion of space in otherwise crowded environments as they allow a lot to take place in a shoppers line of site. It is why these ceilings work well in restaurants by inserting variety into a dinners line of site. By dropping a ceiling – or the illusion of a ceiling – over selected areas, retailers are able to create a personal space within a larger environment, thereby accomplishing the best of both worlds.
Though currently fashionable, open ceiling are not without challenges. These environments require more design time and skill, especially in terms of lighting and color selection. Lighting layouts installed in suspended ceiling grids offer the obvious advantage of ease of installation and flexibility. It is why you sometimes see retailers install grids without the ceiling tiles, a practice that is rarely successful. Lighting installed without the benefit of a grid, on the other hand, must be individually fixed to some type of structure, often by the use of pendants and other drop in devices and generally relying heavily on track systems. The effort to avoid MEP systems and search for adequate attachment points can require more complex installations and limit flexibility.
Color is a subject in itself but worth some comments here. Simply stated, most lay in ceilings are white – yes they come in colors which have their uses. Open concept ceilings can be painted any color. This can be a great asset or and equally great opportunity for a mistake. Here are a few of my rules: first, design the lighting and the ceiling together, as color affects that amount of light required; second, black creates drama and if used with carefully placed light colored or white contrasting elements can create really successful merchandise focused displays; third, gray makes colors appear more vibrant so works really well to feature clothing and accent type merchandise; forth, white or light options turn the ceiling into a sculptural element that can actually draw attention away from eye level merchandise and is often best if ducts and other MEP devices are going to be left natural; fifth, only use neutral colors.
Here is hoping that all this helps to inform your choice. For more information the links above are worth checking out.
Voted One of Americas Finest Optical Retailers
WE ARE VERY PROUD to announce that eye2eye Optometry Corner, a project that we completed in late 2015, and located in Hilltop Village Center here in Alexandria, has won Honorable Mention in the 2016 America's Finest Optical Retailers competition put on by Invision Magazine, an important optical industry publication. We wish to extend our thanks to Dora Adamopoulos, OD for bringing such a great project. Likewise thanks to the following team members and all who participated in this project.
BC Engineers Inc.
Mesen Associates Structural Engineers
Independence Construction
Ambiance Lighting
Hermin Ohanian "Artoholic"
Ennco Display Systems
Miller Creative Solutions
Find the full article here: Invision July/August 2016
Designing for Various Retail Environments
Recently Carrie Rossenfeld wrote and article for Globest.com dealing with current changes in the retail environment that are affecting how architects and designers approach a project. The title, The Changing Art of Designing Urban Retail Projects, is especially appropriate, not a little because retail store design is acknowledged as an art, but mostly because it offers a thought provoking comment on the current retail context near and dear to all of us working in the DC area; namely the shift from auto dominant to pedestrian dominant shopping. Anyone who visits this site knows that this is not the first time I have engaged this topic, it is though, the first time I am inspired to organize the various environments in which I work into a single picture as follows:
Past Trends
Urban Retail – This requires little description. It is Main street USA, whether in a big city or small. It is pedestrian dependent and spans American History from Colonial Willamsburg to Old Town Alexandria. It is an all inclusive spectrum of retail types and has become a model for current development.
Suburban Shopping Centers – Historically these followed suburban expansion after WWII supplying life's necessities to newly mobile shoppers. A typical shopping center consisted of a grocery store, a drug store, some specialty retail, and a couple of out-lots. In time a big box was added, eventually becoming the force behind development until today we have acres of big box shopping centers. The type has come to include a range of retail offerings from outlet malls to ethnic centers merging into a sprawl-scape along major roads and axes, all depending on the car for shoppers.
Suburban Malls – These days almost relics, most of us have seen their rise and fall. The ones that are doing well are, some say, surviving because the others have failed. They are often in high income suburbs, connected with public transportation, draw international shoppers, boast multiple department stores, have expanded the types of anchor tenants they attract, and perhaps most important to this discussion, although dependent on the car for shoppers, the stores are designed according to a specialized pedestrian model. Local examples: Tysons Corner, Pentagon City.
Present Trends
Mixed Use, also known as Emerging Urban, New Suburbanism, and the Mall Reborn (Don't you love all the names?) – Of course, this is where the action is. From my standpoint – designing for individual retailers – it is where pedestrian vs. non pedestrian visibility collapses into complexity. David Kitchens, in the aforementioned article, drew attention to the challenges involved in designing for, and integrating multiple uses into a development project, telling us that "…residential, office or hospitality…needs to be intertwined with or added to existing retail.." The "repositioning" of Ballston Common and Landmark Mall were sited as local examples and in particular caught my attention because I have had inquiries from retail tenants being affected by the changes going on in these places. Architects and designers working in the mixed use environment must have confidence that they, together with stakeholders in the greater design environment, will produce a whole that is greater than the sum of the parts. They must be willing to release some control, to admit a bit of "chaos." Kitchens put it well when he said it is about creating neighborhoods. As an independent design firm working on retail projects in many different environments, I get this better than most.
Future Trends?
Industrial/Commercial/Business Parks – Defined by the National Institute of Building Science, Light Industrial "… can include but is not limited to spaces for printing, commercial laundry, photographic film processing, vehicle repair garages, building maintenance shops, metal work, millwork,..cabinetry work…" Think specialized showrooms, i.e., kitchen, lumber, restaurant supplies, catering, swimming pools, motor cycle accessories (Really, I had one inquire). Think those moving from online sales toward brick n mortor. Think those responding to "showrooming." Recent experience has lead me to believe that this is an overlooked retail environment and as such an opportunity. From a store design standpoint, diametrically opposite to the complexity of mixed use, their retail presence is straight forward, direct and dependent on the car for shoppers. It is a sector starting to see the value of investing in professionally designed retail showrooms.
Describing these retail environments has been a fun exercise but I didn't do it just for fun? I did it to make a point about designing a retail store to increase sales. Few would argue that designing a retail store is involved with issues of shopper behavior, in particular how it can be influence by a store design. I have accumulated an ever multiplying list of "Strategies for Designing Your Space." and do a presentation on the subject. The article that started this survey, on the other hand, is about the other side of the issue, specifically how shopper behavior is influenced by the environment in which a store finds itself. Of course, real estate people would sum this up as "location, location, location," a subject that shows up in business plans and marketing activities all the time. If, though, we understand the ideas set out in the article, the issue is more complex, suggesting that the current trend is for there to be little or nothing spontaneous or random about the macro environments in which retailers find themselves. Also, I have often found that in the process of macro planning developers have let go of micro constraints typically found in places like leases and tenant handbooks. This can be deceiving, leading a retailer to overestimate their control of a project. In local terms this means that a space in a planned urban environment like the Mosaic Retail District is a lot different than a space in Georgetown or Old Town Alexandria or in a strip center or industrial complex as well. I would urge any retailer thinking about their store design to consider responding to both the macro and micro point of view. It is what has motivated me to summarize the several retail contexts listed in this post.
What do you mean by "Feasibility Assessment?"
Contemplation – Imagine you are a retailer contemplating this tenant space. Clearly, you might be asking yourself; "now what?" Suppose a few of the questions below move from unconscious reflection to conscious contemplation without ensuing answers, then assessing a project to see what is actually required could facilitate the decision making process and provide many benefits.
Resources – Landlord provided documents, previous project cost summaries, consultations with building departments, contractors, engineers and sometimes professional construction estimators are all resources informing project feasibility. The intent is to simplify, consolidate and summarize the probable scope of work, professional fees, construction costs and time that might be anticipated for a project. It is the purpose of a feasibility assessment and a highly recommended means of beginning most retail projects.
- Do I need to build the walls?
- Do I need to build the bathroom(s)
- Why do I need 2 bathrooms?
- Why do I need 2 entries?
- Do I need to install the storefront system?
- Can I use my own storefront design?
- Do I need to have my own electric meter installed?
- Do I need to install my own Air Conditioning and heating system?
- What is the best mechanical system to use?
- Is there water in the space?
- What about hot water?
- What about gas?
- Where is the sewer?
- How do I connect to it?
- Will my store fit in this space?
- Must I supply my own storefront sign?
- Who will design it?
- Can I design the store myself?
- Can I turn a logo into a store design?
- Where do I get the store fixtures?
- What if I can't find the exact fixtures that I need to display my products?
- Are custom store fixtures required, if so who will design them?
- What about lighting?
- Who sets up the Point of Sale (POS) system and how do I hide the wires?
- How do I accommodate the cabling and hard wiring for my computers?
- How much can I expect to spend for all this?
- A contractor told me he could build my store for $45/sq. ft. Should I believe him?
- Do I need a building permit?
- What does an architect charge?
- Can I get this done in time to open before I must begin paying rent?
- How do a pick a contractor?
- Is the construction allowance from the landlord enough to build the store?
- Does the location have enough parking?
- What is the visibility from walk and drive by traffic?
- Is this space a good choice for my project?
- If I don't take this space do I need to start all over with a new feasibility for a different location?
Please feel free start a discussion here and maybe even see some answers.
Ever think about working with an architect? Don't know what they do?
As an architect I find myself sometimes reluctant, especially in social situations, to tell people what I do. Sounds crazy, considering it is an honorable profession requiring lots of education, training, testing, not to mention participation in many successful designs, and further considering that I am always looking for new projects. Actually, this is an unconscious reaction that, until recently, I neither recognized nor examined, which begs the question; "why now?"
First a word about teaching: For the past couple of years I have been working to develop and refine a presentation designed to enlighten potential new clients and other interested parties on the details of architectural services performed, not only by my firm, but also design professionals in general. In the beginning the project was unashamedly self serving, done because I found that successful projects often resulted when the client had some previous experience with building. These clients were easy to please because their expectations were well defined. My practice involves working with small businesses, many of whom are startups. I thought that imparting some of this experience could prove immensely facilitating for both client and architect. This lead me look for a way to teach about what architects really do, finally resulting in a two part, two hour long power point presentation, posted on our website, Youtube and presented live in various venues. Although these efforts were naturally directed towards our specialized area of practice, there was a larger unanticipated outgrowth having to do with the pervasiveness of misconceptions about the practice of architecture in general.
The American Institute of Architects: Every year, during the first week in April, the AIA, of which I am a member, holds a celebration of architecture. AIA chapters all over the country offer events and activities geared towards architectural subjects of interests to the profession and public alike. In the burst of activity leading up to this event, I came across a request for local volunteer architects able to participate in an event entitled "Working with an Architect." The event, centering on discussions about the processes and advantages of working with an architect, will consist of local architects making themselves available for free, open, informal discussions on just about any subject having to do with architecture, design, and building. At the time of this post there are ten local architects participating, and considering, my previous discussion, it is not difficult to see why I will be one of them.
What cannot be defined, cannot be valued: I have come to the conclusion that AIA, its members, and architects in general are facing an identity crisis. One manifesting in the assumption that what cannot be identified, cannot be valued, which speaks to my original question. I sometimes dodge talking about my profession because I fear that the term architect has become and empty word, susceptible to all of the follies, misconceptions and romantic notions of popular culture. Clearly most people understand that the Guggenheim in Bilboa, Spain was designed by an architect named Frank Gehry. On the other hand, how the architect relates to the dry cleaner on the corner or their neighbor's home addition is often a mystery. AIA, to its credit, is taking steps (beyond the scope of this discussion), toward correction, but we as individual architects bear a lot of responsibly. The profession has become increasingly complicated. In addition to design and construction of the built environment, issues of technology and business must be part of the architect's skill set. How well these many disciplines are managed and assimilated is an indication of a successful project. And if this is the measure, most architects that I know are successful indeed, because what they contribute, how they accomplish what they do, how they practice their craft, is so essential as to completely disappear into the fabric of a project. In short the craft of architecture is successful not a little by dint of how well it dissolves into the buildings it creates. This, of course, is a very "zen" idea, having great appeal to the artistically and academically inclined, while at the same time making life difficult for the more pragmatic among us. Value is easily assigned to the finished house, barn, school, or office building. Defining how that building was actually accomplished, not so much.
What it is like to work with an architect: Architects know in multifarious detail what goes in to one of their projects, what benefit is offered, what improvement is made, how life is made easier, better. Communicating these numerous, lists, plans, sketches, drawings, products, services, consultations, consultants, research…, into some understandable format is our challenge. "Working with an Architect" is an event designed to help us meet this challenge. I am happy to participate and invite anyone interested, moderately or otherwise, to chat with an architect about their projects, their thoughts, their love of the subject, even about their favorite "starchitect." Please join us on Sunday April 10th. A link to the event and a list of participating architects is below. Samples of their work are in the slide show above.
Refreshments will be served. There is no charge to attend and no reservations are necessary. Additional information may be found here: "Working with an Architect."
Participating Architects:
Christine Kelly AIA, Crafted Architecture LLC
Steve Kulinski AIA, Kulinski Group Architects, PC
John Nolan AIA, Maginniss + del Ninno Architects
Rebecca Bostick AIA, Rebecca LG Bostick Architects Inc.
Laura Campbell AIA, Laura Campbell Architecture
Paul Trombley AIA, Studio 66 LLC
Randall Mars AIA, Randall Mars Architects
Eunice A. Murray, AIA, Eunice Murray Architect
Lyndl T. Joseph, AIA, Great Seal LLC
Bridget Gaddis, AIA, Gaddis Architect
Retail Architect takes on karma.
Marcel's Yoga Boutique,
has turned out to be one of our most sophisticated designs. Recently completed, it was featured in the Old Town Crier, and we were also happy to answer some questions posed by Cindy Laidlaw, Principal of Laidlaw Group, the marketing communications firm who does the blog for the company who manufactures the shelving system. The content is especially informative for anyone thinking about a new retail project so I am posting some of it here along with links to the articles.
Question: Where and when did the idea for the studio start? Answer: Marcela came to me on the recommendation the local Small Business Development Center. As it turned out, my office is exactly across the street from her shop. Talk about Karma?
Question: What is your background? Answer: This is the bio that I use in many blog post. Bridget Gaddis, is a Licensed Architect and LEED-Accredited Professional practicing nationally, and locally in the Washington DC area. She holds professional degrees in both Architecture and Interior Design, and has a comprehensive background in commercial retail design, planning and construction.
Question: What was the vision of the project? Answer: Marcela had a vision that centered around the lotus flower. It is part of her logo and where we started to design. I liked the water element inherent in the lotus environment and aimed at suggesting this by the use of curved glass shelves as a feature in the shop. There is a mystique attached to the idea of yoga and one way of visually representing the calm is with open space – not so easy in a tiny shop. By merchandising mainly the walls we were able to define really nice site lines that terminate in beautiful merchandise displays while at the same time maintaining the "karma" of open space.
Question: What inspired the design? Answer: The lotus flower.
Question: What were the installation challenges of the space? Answer: The building is old and the exterior walls are plaster directly on furred out brick. They were totally out of plumb. We had to fur out a wall and use a back panel in order install the wall mounted standards.
Question: In addition to Rakks, what other materials were used? Answer: We used a rustic piece of wood, with the shape of the tree still in its profile, to anchor and complete the feature wall. The effect is very organic.
Question: How long did the project take? Answer: It took about 4 months.
y out of plumb, to the extent that, in order to use the wall mounted Rakks standards, we had to build a drywall stand out in front of the existing wall.
Question: What is the history of the building? Answer: The building is in the historic district of Old Town Alexandria, VA.
Question: Where can I find out more about the products on display? Answer: Marcela's Yoga Boutique
Retail Architect asks if omni channel retail demands omni channel design?
Way back in 2012, John Freeman, a developer known for Bethesda Row, caught my attention when he said, in reference to main street retail, "I hate brands." Since then, I have been considering the notion in relation to retail store design. I actually set up a google alert in order to be notified whenever "unbrand" came up in some online post, and was rewarded,
mostly with lots of spam. Nevertheless, I persisted until the topic finally turned up hot for 2015, when according to many retail gurus, the era of "conspicuous branding" was over, having been replaced by understated luxury, downplayed wealth, individual identities, personal taste, non-conformance, no labels, and resulting in the rise of, among other things, "fast fashion." All of this was deemed to have not a little to do with a bad economy, underemployment, high debt, student loans, the rise of social media, and directly affecting the shopping habits of that ever to be courted target market of 18 – 34 year olds, the Millennials, projected to spend 1.2 trillion by 2020, and leading a retailer to ask, "now what?"
Non Logo Times
Certainly, adapting to the "…non logo times" has not been so easy. Few would argue that many malls are in trouble, department stores are closing
locations, and since 2013, at least, are moving towards smaller, more fragmented stores. Neither are efforts at "de-branding" always successful. In 2015, the Gap tried, with their "dress normal" campaign, to detach the name from the product and sales went down. As if to compensate, it seems that Macy's at least, is now poised in 2015 to test out converting some locations to outlet type stores, competing with TJ Max, and others. So does all this tell us anything about what is to be expected in the 2016 retail environment?
2016 Projections
The beginning of the year is harvest time for those of us with an interest in projections about emerging trends in retail store design and planning. I leave the detailed explanations to the experts, preferring, for those inclined towards bullet points, to describe the trends in
terms of the numerous "buzzwords" inherent in the various texts, which process is a lot like what designers do, i.e., translate cryptic verbal prompts into visual images. If you care to dive more deeply into the subject, the articles are referenced in the links at the end. Otherwise, I offer the following description of the retail environment in 2016, which begs the question, "does 'omni channel retail' demand 'omni channel' design?"
- Omni Channel Retail
- De-Brand
- Curated
- Shopper-Tainment!
- Off & Online Shopping
- Expanded Value Chains = Mushrooming Brand
- Non Tech Technologers
- Less $ ≠ More Sales
- Online Black Monday = Offline Black Thursday
- Wearable Gadgets
- Localization
- Speed
- Convenience
- Cross Channel Personalization
- IT Integration
- Seamless Buying Experience
Gen y Trends…End…Conspicuous Branding
Retail Trends 2016 Charlotte Bachmann Katz
Macys Outlet Store Backstage Discount…
Retail USA Whats In Store 2016
Retail Architect: billboards used as a store design strategy
Recently I have looked at some design features that can make a store stand out, or differentiate, from its neighbors in the mall scape, leading to a design idea that I may, or may not, have mentioned previously; namely mall storefronts are being treated like billboards. Compare, for example, the type of merchandising that is going on in the Aldo store with that of the Buy Paris Collection below. On a practical level this may not be a very fair comparison as Aldo has rallied all of its substantial store planning resources around supporting and marketing their brand, while the shop in the Paris airport is marketing multiple brands, probably with considerably less resources. That said, this discussion is academic and I am using the contrast between the two shops to demonstrate a design technique.
Clearly, Aldo has used every inch of wall space to deliver a marketing message about their product. It is a message being delivered to virtually every potential shopper with a view of the store no matter where that shopper happens to be located. The desire to accomplish this is nothing new. The installation of billboard size images on every available inch of visible wall, on the other hand, is a fairly new trend. I expect it is only a matter of time before the message, actually creeps onto the ceiling, and I am sure examples of exactly this can easily be found.
By comparison, the Buy Paris Collection casts its marketing net into a much smaller visual pond simply by dint of scale. Certainly good design practice is employed. The high contrast between the white illuminated sign on the black background along with the brightly colored banner are attention grabbing features. The interior signage, illuminated graphics and nicely displayed merchandise all follow the store planning rules, leading me to ask; is one of these techniques more effective that the other?
The question is one of relevance. The retail environment, always competitive, is ever more so now. Pressured on one side by online competition and the other by indirect competitors for the attention of the same customer base, retailers are feeling compelled to enter the context of entertainment shopping. It is a fluid environment where relevance is everything.


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Robbers loot valuables from doctor's residence
Tension gripped Naktala on Tuesday evening after a gang of robbers stormed into the house of a doctor and looted valuables on gun point.
The family members alleged that after dialing the emergency number of Kolkata Police, a team reached the house after the criminals fled with valuables.
The gang raided the house of Dr Ranadip Choudhury at the Shivmandir area of Naktala. They pointed gun at the family members of Dr Choudhury after entering the house. The miscreants threatened them of dire consequences if they raise an alarm.
One of the members of Choudhury's family called at the police control room by dialing 100, while the dacoits were looting valuables from the house. They alleged that the accused could have been arrested if the police would have arrived on time. Police have, however, denied the allegation.
The local people have raised questions on the law and order situation in the area as there had been a series of robbery incidents at Naktala, Bansdroni and the other adjoining areas which came under the jurisdiction of Kolkata.
Police said that a gang of 4-6 miscreants stormed into the house of Choudhury a little after 7.30 pm on Tuesday. They snatched the locker's key on gun point and looted valuables and hard cash worth Rs nearly few lakhs. Police were interrogating the family members and some local residents. They were conducting raids at various parts of the city to arrest the culprits.


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In a sports world all the players are dreaming for having a best kind of kit for better performance. Like shoes are the most important part of kit in many sports.So here we talk about some top rated sports shoes brands.
Here is the list of top sports shoe brands in the world.
Nike, Inc. is an American multinational organization that is occupied with the outline, advancement, fabricating, and overall showcasing and offers of footwear, attire, gear, extras, and administrations. The organization is headquartered close Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan territory. It is the world's biggest provider of athletic shoes and attire and a noteworthy producer of games hardware.Nike shoes are the best shoes on the planet. They are an image known all through the world and probably the most well known in America. They have styles for everybody and for each game. Everybody wears them. Big names and obviously competitors. They fit incredible and are high caliber.
Adidas AG (since 1949) is a multinational company, established and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, that plans and makes shoes, attire and embellishments. It is the biggest sportswear maker in Europe, and the second biggest on the planet, after Nike and it is one of the Best quality sports shoes maker.
Reebok is a worldwide athletic footwear and attire organization, working as a backup of Adidas since 2005. Reebok delivers and appropriates wellness, running and CrossFit sportswear including attire and footwear. It is the official footwear and attire backer for Ultimate Fighting Championship, CrossFit, Spartan Race, and Les Mills.
In 1958, Reebok was set up as a sidekick organization to J.W. Cultivate and Sons, established in 1895 in Bolton, Lancashire, England. From 1958 until 1986, Reebok clothing included a Union Jack flag.
Jaguar SE, marked as PUMA, is a German multinational organization that plans and fabricates athletic and easygoing footwear, attire and embellishments, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany. Jaguar is the third biggest sportswear producer in the world.[5] The organization was established in 1948 by Rudolf Dassler. In 1924, Rudolf and his sibling Adolf Dassler had mutually shaped the organization Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik (Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory). The connection between the two siblings weakened until the point when the two consented to part in 1948, shaping two separate elements, Adidas and PUMA. The two organizations are presently situated in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
Converse is an American shoe organization that fundamentally delivers skating shoes and way of life mark footwear and attire. Established in 1908, it has been an auxiliary of Nike, Inc. since 2003.
Amid World War II, the organization moved its assembling from people in general, and rather made footwear for the military. It was one of only a handful couple of makers of athletic shoes and for over 50 years the organization ruled the American court shoe advertise. From the 1970s, the organization lost its overwhelming position after different organizations displayed their own particular styles.
Chat shoes are recognized by various highlights, including the organization's star emblem, the All Star's elastic sole, smooth adjusted toe, and wrap-around strip


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We've Picked Incredibly Rare Historical Photos to Show You the Other Side of the Past
Homo sapiens — or modern humans — originated in Africa somewhere around 200,000 years ago. Unfortunately, most of the things we know about the early stages of human history are just theories and hypotheses. Thanks to the invention of photography, we can take a small glimpse into the past and know a little bit more about our ancestors. Some of these rare historical photos can really turn our world upside down.
Bright Side has decided to share this noteworthy collection of rare historical photographs with you.
New York, circa 1950
Nothing unusual, just two construction workers having a lunch high above the city.
Pelé, the greatest soccer player in the 20th century during the filming of Victory, 1981
In the film, Victory, Pelé plays Luis Fernandez from Trinidad and Tobago. His character is a part of a team of allied prisoners of war (POWs), that are forced to play a soccer match with a team of Nazis.
This movie was inspired by the so-called Death Match in which FC Dynamo Kyiv defeated German team Flakelf while Ukraine was occupied by the Nazis in the Second World War. There are a lot of myths surrounding this story. The most popular story is that the Ukrainian team was threatened to lose the match or die.
Dynamo players didn't pay attention to that warning and won the game. Later they were executed and became national heroes for the Soviet people.
Empire Pool, London, 1938
A pre-war family wears gas masks at the pool. Gas masks were issued to British civilians in anticipation of the war with Germany.
In 1985, Ebony Magazine predicted what Michael Jackson might look like in the year 2000.
In 1985, Ebony magazine tried to imagine what Michael Jackson would look like by the year 2000. It's really far from how he actually looked at the age of 42.
Princess Diana shaking hands with an AIDS patient without gloves, 1991
On October, 25th, 1991, Princess Diana visited Casey House, An Aids Hospice, In Toronto, Canada. She was talking to the residents of the hospice and wasn't afraid of being touched by them.
Man taking a Schnee bath, circa 1910
A Schnee bath was a hydrogalvanic diathermy therapy used for muscle rehabilitation and stimulation. It was named after its inventor, German physician, Paul Schnee.
Slave trade in Atlanta, Georgia,1864
Note the building with the sign, "Auction & Negro Sales". In 1864, the slave trade business was still alive and well in Georgia.
A child of the KKK meets a Georgia State Trooper, 1992
A KKK child plays with the shield of a state patrol trooper during a Klan march in Gainesville, Georgia. No one is born with prejudices, they're taught them.
The only few things that Gandhi possessed in his life
Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian activist, who was famous for his political and religious views. Some people consider him a paragon of ethical living and pacifism. Gandhi was devoted to asceticism, that is why he didn't have many personal belongings.
An African-American family purchasing ice cream from an isolated stand in Alabama, 1956
Photographer Gordon Parks followed three African-American families in their everyday lives during the segregation in Alabama.
One of the first diver suits, 1911
Chester E. Macduffee and his invention, the diver suit. It weighed around 250 kg.
The very first Coca-Cola bottle, 1899
Coca-Cola first bottled under contract in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The company's President, Asa Candler sold the bottling rights for $1. The bottles that were used at that time were straight-sided Hutchinson bottles with metal stoppers.
Chang, the Chinese giant, with his wife and manager, circa 1870
Zhan Shichai was a Chinese giant who toured the world as "Chang the Chinese Giant" in the 19th century. His height reportedly was more than 8 feet or 2.44 m.
Millie and Christine McKoy, American Siamese twins, circa 1890
These American conjoined twin sisters traveled the world by the stage names, "The Carolina Twins", "The 2-Headed Nightingale", and "The 8th Wonder of the World". They performed song and dance for entertainment.
Mabel Normand, 1918
Mabel Normand was the first real ''movie star''. She is the person who brought Charlie Chaplin into the movie business.
A prisoner taken by Security Forces, 1977
A prisoner was taken by Rhodesian Security Forces and stands with a rope around his neck. This is 1 of 3 photos that were awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1978.
What photo surprised you the most? Have you already seen any of these pictures?
Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Preview photo credit u/GirasoleDE/reddit, LetterNumber/imgur


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Bogotá's bus system integrates all buses circulating within the city. These buses move through the principal and secondary streets of the city, connecting all the fixed bus stations around Bogotá, creating a vast transportation network for visitors and locals alike. All buses are painted recognizable blue color and can be accessed the using the same TuLlave card used on the Tranmilenio network.
In order to access to Bogotá's public transportation system, visitors will need to purchase a Tullave Smart card. Tullave is the only acceptable payment method for the network, however, cards can be purchased easily at all Tranmilenio stations and at convenience stores all across the city. Tullave cards are rechargeable and and multiple trips can be purchased in advance, making using public transport in Bogotá easy and efficient.
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El Dorado International Airport is Colombia's primary hub for domestic and international flights. El Dorado Airport has a four-star rating on Skytrax, and has received an award for the Best Airport Staff in South America.
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Colombia welcomes foreigners from all over the world. Proof is that there are 96 countries that, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry do not require VISA to visit our country.
Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Butan, Canada, Chile, Chipre, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Granada, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Holy See, Honduras, Hong Kong-SARG, Hungary, Indonesia, Irland, Island, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazajstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malasia. Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zeland, Norway, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Rumania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Granadines, Salomon Islands, Samoa, San Marino, Santa Lucia, Serbia, Singapur, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.
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The official currency is the Colombian peso COP, its rate fluctuates daily, is official regarding the US dollar
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Remember that if you enter the country an amount exceeding USD 10 000, is required to declare in the form Declaration and Luggage.
For more information visit: www.banrep.gov.co
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If you have allergies or health problems due to some foods, always ask what ingredients go to eat. Colombian cuisine is varied. Always carry identification documents such as passport, identity card, certificate card or health insurance.
Vaccinations: If you come from South American countries like Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Panama, the Guianas or any African nation, should be vaccinated against yellow fever 10 days before your trip, because it is a key to enter Colombia requirement. The Ministry of Health of their respective country must certify the vaccine.
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Bogotá energy is 110 volts and electrical outlets are American type: two planes input pins.
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To make international calls from Colombia using a landline telephone: dial the prefix 005, 007 or 009 + country code - area code + phone number.
To make long distance calls within Colombian territory from a landline: you must dial 05, 07 or 09 + city code + phone number desired.
Cell to cell: you must dial a ten-digit number
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Cellular Fixed: 03 + city code + phone number.
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but with all this humidity, it may be hard. Today's my last day in the office until July 12. Not that i'm going on vacation or anything (except for Wed-Friday next week); just two work-related trips back to back. Both will be good, but all the prep work for the trips coupled with the personal hoops I'm jumping through to make sure all the Things and the Mister are cared for means there's more crazy than usual going on in my head.
Added to the fun: the interwebs at work, along with the phone lines, are gone! I'm connecting through a mifi device, which is great, except I have TONS of shipping labels to print, which i have to do locally since our big printer is offline (again, the interwebs). But the mifi device uses a USB port, and it's so wide that it covers the 2nd USB port on my laptop. That's just enough of an issue to make my head explode.
Anyways, with all this going on (and the first day of summer vacation for the Things), I woke up promptly at 5:30, stepped over a floor full of sleeping teenagers (the first of many summer sleepovers, I'm sure), and headed out for my planned 3 mile run. It was so-so hot (about 79F), so I tried to stay on tree-lined streets (easy enough in my town). At the 3 mile point, I was feeling pretty good, and I added two more miles to my loop. Maybe not the smartest thing on such a hot morning, but just when I was getting too hot and bothered, I turned the corner onto a neighborhood where nearly every home had sprinklers going! "why the hell not," i thought to myself, and i promptly left the road for the front lawns and ran through sprinklers for maybe .25 of a mile. It felt great!


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The Red household consists of Orpheus' and Harmonia's children, who did not move to the north with them. Namely: Kyros, Hypatia, Ollowain, Lewi, Tabitha and Vidar.
Continue reading "Red. Round 12"
The Red household consists of Orpheus' and Harmonia's children, who did not move to the north with them. Namely: Kyros, Hypatia, Ollowain, Lewi, Tabitha and Vidar.
Continue reading "Red. Round 12"
In round 11, Odoac moved in with Ida and her children to help out after Gunnar's death. At this point in time, Ida was pregant with her late husband's child and so she gave birth to a boy, Akios. Megaera and Phobos had their teen birthday, Rahel and Isidor became children and Akios a toddler. Also, Gunnar's ghost haunted the lot for the first time and spend the night cleaning up after his family. <3
Last round, the Fire household unlocked recipes (or the ability to study cooking). Azrael, Hypatia, Kyros, Ollowain and Lewi had their adult birthday, which makes this round the first 3rd generation round. As far as romantic things go, Azrael and Laverna are now mutually in love.
Last round, Gunnar started a fight with Darmian and Ida gave birth to twins, Rahel and Isidor, then became pregnant again right away. The last day of the round, Gunnar died in a fire and left Ida behind with three children and two toddlers to take care of. Considering that she was also pregnant, things went downhill ridiculously fast. ^^"
In round 10, Harmonia gave birth to her 8th and last child, Nathaniel. And that's pretty much the only really relevant thing that happened. XD The biggest part of the round was taken up by the family just spending time together and the teens (Azrael, Kyros, Ollowain, Hypatia and Lewi) have actually been pretty quiet. Though, Azrael spend some time with Laverna and Kyros seems to be interested in Lydia. :>
And as always, the family is also out of food. ^^"
Last round, Gunnar, Ida and their twins Megaera and Phobos moved into their own lot. Ida became pregnant again and gave birth to a girl, Nyx.
The Fires unlocked their first house. ^_^
In round 9, Harmonia became pregnant, gave birth to a boy Vidar and became pregnant again. Towards the middle of the round, the quads (Azrael, Hypatia, Kyros and Ollowain) had their teen birthday the same day their grandpa Ianus died. </3