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Floor design can become an integral component of a recognisable architectural trademark with our Vorwerk Carpet range. Vorwerk is a household name and market leader in Europe, with a reputation for quality and reliability since 1883. Based in Germany, Vorwerk Carpets are one of the leading International suppliers of high-quality carpets for the private and commercial sectors today.
The Vorwerk Carpet range offers architects and planners plenty of leeway for individualised spatial concepts and designing vision. All carpets have been tested for harmful substances and their ability to bind fine dust. Vorwerk's high dust-binding capability led to them being awarded the "Recommended for people with allergies" seal of approval. In addition, all products fulfil in-house requirements for sustainability – among other labels. This was confirmed by the "Life Balance" seal that stands for resource-conserving production. Furthermore, Vorwerk carpets are also odour-free and low-maintenance.
The Fascination range is our residential broadloom carpet range. The broadloom carpets are available in either 4000mm or 5000mm widths. This range addresses major current trends in styles at home and is renowned for its well known quality velours, Saxony and woven loops- just to name a few.
The Fascination range has a variety of styles suited to today's modern culture as it has outstanding attributes for comfort, as well as a broad range of colours and designs.
Colours & Weaves
The upscale charm of Parisian townhouses with stately façades contrasted by discreetly minimalistic interiors: Amiru is a match for both. The colours for this finely crafted, sensuous soft-gloss frieze are reminiscent of opaque glass; its tactile feel like cashmere. In a kindred spirit, the chromatics for this carpet were designed using pale, delicate nuances on the one hand, and rich, slightly glossy shades of velvet on the other. The colours include an unobtrusive rosé and a slightly cooler tone of violet, as well as refreshing nuances of blue. A striking gold, a lush emerald green, turquoise and a deep bordeaux red equally mark the world of colours for this elegant carpet.
Industrial touch meets 'feel-good' atmosphere. Fine ornamental threads in metallic nuances such as copper, silver or brass are wrought in to let Campus shimmer.
Depending on the fibres' shade, they give this modern loop-pile carpet either a warmer or cooler touch.
The combination of subtle, natural colours and warm or neutral accenting shades sets Campus apart; a special character that evokes direct associations with industrial loft architecture. The harmonious palette involving 14 combinations runs from light-coloured, warm metallic hues with a silvery look to warm shades of grey and on to metallic nuances with a greenish iridescence. They are topped off by cobalt blue as an accent-setting colour together with copper threading.
The two different-coloured yarns in Corvara, a frieze carpet, bring visual motion to this product. The resulting mottling ends up being more accented or discreet, depending on the combination of colours chosen. In neutral nuances it is lightly shaded; with more striking colours such as yellow-rosé or orange-mud, the dual effect unfolds to a greater degree.
As the hues merge with each other when viewed across a large area, the contrast generally remains subtle to the eye. The warm, dry look and feel to the yarns produces a natural effect which is found again in the colour schemes: brick and coral reds along with natural shades of green, grey and beige create a 'feel-good' atmosphere in livingroom and dining areas marked by the widest variety of styles.
"Less forms the new opulence". This motto is rooted in the effect created by the only woven carpet in Fascination. Gattea is a modern, very flat weave that masters the
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Though not soft to the touch, the tightly woven yarns produce a distinct surface structure. The consequence: a pleasant, massage-like feeling of walking comfort topped off by a certain flair at home. The colouration for Gattea is calm, pure and minimalistic: mineral-based hues and the linear groove structure balance each other to the utmost. 13 colour schemes, for instance muted shades of beige, brown and green, a grey-blue and an apricot-rosé, bring natural nuances to residential space – a mega-trend of our times.
Pure and universal meets a high standard for quality. Hermelin, the German word for ermine, is a timeless, low-key, finely structured velour displaying a matte look and a grainy pinpoint effect that arises due to a sophisticated combination of twisting and fixing the yarn.
Its silky feel in conjunction with reservedly cool and serene colours is very up to date. The shades tending towards pastel hues – including a clear aqua, opaque shades of green, a silky petrol and conservative gradations of coral and rosé – create a calming ambience in any room. As a result this carpet is suitable for all lounging areas, and optimally employable in bedrooms or other 'quiet' zones.
The natural, comfy appearance is what captivates with Larea, a voluminous matte frieze. Its forthright structure and frilled threads create a shifting surface look that is
interestingly contrasted by 'austerely' matte fibres. A colouration inspired by nature accentuates the carpet's modernness, which harmonises perfectly with the up-to-date blends reflecting such materials as concrete, wood and glass: shades of wood and stone, the colours of clear water, a lush moss green and a warm saffron yellow are well suited for zones of well-being where one can get away from it all.
Lyrica – a comfy-cosy product with a touch of extravagance. This high-quality, softgloss Saxony is one of the classics in Fascination. The distinct 'brushback' attribute exhibited by this plush velour generates its characteristically luxurious radiance and literally makes its soft feel visible.
The yarn's iridescence is intensified even more due to the new colours: instead of 16 there are now 24 predominantly classic, lush shades such as deep emerald green, bordeaux red and navy blue, enhanced by a light blue, coral red, brass and lilac blue. The new colours for Lyrica make the carpet 'presentable' on an international scale. Whether in the traditional décor found in venerable, spacious flats or a cool urban loft, at boutiques or hotels, always a perfect fit.
Straightforward, sincere, warm and robust: that's Merida, a frieze velour. The carpet is extremely durable due to its comparatively short threads, making it especially suitable for areas faced with a great deal of 'traffic'. A homey aura is conveyed by its matte fibres, strong structure and modern colouring. Gradations of beige and brown, a light blue, a powdery hue, a striking yellow and a red-brown – a total of 14 nuances mirror up-to-date trends in colours, forming the perfect supplement to today's clearly styled architecture composed of stone, wood, metal and glass.
When all is said and done, the carpet entitled Modena is THE semi-matte velour classic from Vorwerk for the residential sector. In 2015 it celebrated its 40th anniversary, yet it continues to be the universal best seller for the home, at work, in hallways and wherever people meet. Modena is colour. With 50 fresh shades, most of which are new, it offers the broadest spectrum in the collection, ranging from purple to bordeaux and rust red, with shadings of apricot that move on to pumpkin orange. Gradations of taupe, caramel and stone segue to grey-blue, lilac blue, sky blue and on to nuances in aqua and green, for example green melon, thé vert and amazonite.
Silky-matte, iridescent, reserved. Myrana, a high-quality soft- & semi-glossy Saxony, radiates upscale understatement and stands for a new style of luxury. The soft, natural feel is inviting and comfortable, the colour spectrum ranges from delicate to stimulating. It recalls a coolly shaded sky and nature awakening at sunrise: an intensely sunny and gold-toned yellow, nuances of red, a light aqua, as well as the colours found in pearls, water and fog. Myrana is a 'feel-good' product that creates a distinct atmosphere in living spaces while accentuating the sensual.
Low-key shades reminiscent of different-coloured clouds, stone and sand. The Nordic nuances in colours found in light and the sky that have been used for the
extremely densely tufted Nerz – the German word for mink and a classic in the Fascination collection – are cool, discreet, and form an intriguing contrast to the effect made by the materials' warm, silky-soft feel. The gentle look of fine plush velour and the light colour schemes emphasise the luxurious touch and soft nature of this
treasured carpet. It lends a sophisticated accent to any room and is perfectly suited for more intimate 'retreats' such as bedrooms or dressing rooms.
Nutria Comfort
As the name implies, this high-quality and particularly voluminous jaspé velour with an ultra-soft feel is ideally suited for bedrooms and living areas where a discerning
standard is called for. Deliberately kept in a homogeneous chromatic alignment, the refreshingly up-to-date colouring in over 20 variations is reminiscent of tones found in
cashmere. Delicate, natural hues in the grey and beige spectrum encounter a fashionably pale rosé and finely graduated shades of green and blue bearing gem-like nuances. The elegant Nutria Comfort is the perfect fit for traditional décors, yet equally at home with contemporary furniture and materials.
Luxurious feel, silky gloss, and refined hues. The newly developed Safira, a soft-gloss frieze, captivates due to its classic opulence and materials with a costly touch.
Exhibiting a particularly high level of yarns employed, this carpet product is extraordinarily voluminous and velvety soft. The lush colours – among them sapphire blue, brass, crimson-purple, chartreuse-yellow and Alhambra green, not to mention a differentiated black & white – underscore the luxurious 'feel-good effect' emanated by this comfortable carpet.
The forthright, discreetly frilled surface of Viola, a velour frieze, delights with a distinctive, slightly shifting look. Shades in light grey and taupe alongside hues reminiscent of orchids and 'Ispahan roses' lend the colour spectrum a feminine touch that corresponds to the soft feel.
Serene Nordic tones radiate calmness, whereas deep velvety hues evoke an emotional appeal while using a reserved gloss to impart a certain preciousness. The colours for Viola are inspired by contemporary architecture that uses blends of glass, wood and brass, as well as by variegated up-to-date accessories.


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New York's first Great GoogaMooga food and music festival took over Brooklyn's Prospect Park this weekend, and like any first-time festival, there were a few bumps.
In the case of GoogaMooga, the worst of those bumps were endless lines and lack of cell phone service, and attendees certainly suffered the consequences.
But for the dozens of restaurants that agreed to participate in the event, those bumps almost derailed them.
Eddie Huang—owner of Baohaus and all-around food world hotshot—wrote about the experience from the restaurants' point of view for the New York Observer today, and made it sound like an absolute war zone.
Here's how he describes the sudden onslaught of attendees from behind the battle line:
Then it happened. Like a monsoon of uncontrollable soul burning diarrhea, the foodies descended upon us. We knew the fuckers were coming, but none of us had ever seen it on this scale. By 1pm it became clear that most of us would run out of food before the day was up. It happens at every festival, but this was an avalanche. We frantically called our restaurants, rallied our staffs, and radioed for reinforcements as barbarians stormed the gate frothing at the mouth for horse meat bologna and foie gras. Blackberries became more valuable than shark's fin as everyone's iPhones failed.
At the end of the day Huang's restaurant pulled through, finding enough food to sate the crowds (even though some folks had to wait in line for two hours). And things went even better the second day of the festival, once everyone knew what to expect.
But considering how abysmal Huang made the experience seem, we think organizer Superfly will have to make some major changes for next year, or it will have a tough time lining up vendors to feed the crowds.

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3 finalists named in search for Anne Arundel superintendent
2 internal candidates, 1 N.J. candidate comprise list
The Anne Arundel County Board of Education has selected three finalists to be the next superintendent.
After interviews with six semifinalists last weekend, the board narrowed down the list to two internal candidates and a candidate from New Jersey.
The finalists are:
- Dr. George Arlotto, chief of staff and former associate superintendent for school performance, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Francisco Durán, superintendent of the Trenton, N.J., Public Schools
- Dr. Maureen McMahon, assistant superintendent for advanced studies and programs, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
The district said a diverse, 20-member panel of county residents will interview each of the finalists and provide input to the Board of Education, which will also meet with each of the finalists again prior to arriving at a decision.
The appointee will begin his or her four-year term as superintendent on July 1. Interim Superintendent Mamie J. Perkins' contract expires on June 30.
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Start a Degree in Audio Production and open the door to a world of opportunity.
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MA/MSC Professional Practice (Creative Media Industries)
- Overview
Boundaries of creativity will only be broken by the inherently curious...
Do you have an idea that you're curious to explore?
Whether you've worked within the creative industries for years, or are seeking to refine your knowledge to pursue greater career prospects. SAE Institute's online MA/MSc course is the next step to defining your creative niche.
Come and learn from industry thought-leaders, collaborate with your peers, extend your network through our global reach and solidify your own reputation within the creative media industry.
SAE Institute's MA/MSc is unique to you - literally. We tailor your course modules to suit your area of speciality whilst driving you to explore and further your ideas within a learning framework of one-on-one supervision, interactive webinars and online discussion groups that will lead you to test your ideas within the culmination of your Creative Media Major Project.
All ideas need a place to grow and people to nurture them and our reputation as the world's largest creative media educator comes from almost 40 years of pioneering creative minds.
Your personally prescribed Learning Advisor will encourage you to tap into this bank of knowledge enabling you study in confidence whilst giving you the most current perspective of industry trends across the multiple disciplines of web, animation, audio, games and film.
We offer a progressive, learning experience like that of no other.
SAE Institute's programme of further study is designed in a bespoke manner for you, even down to the category of your overall award…
Master of Arts MA or Master of Science MSc
If your project is based on a particularly complex area of technical content, then you may present your degree to be awarded a MSc, instead of the default MA, to the Assessment Board. This is determined early on as part of your Learning Agreement and will be dependent on evidence of significant technical content in Module 2, leading into your Creative Media Major Project in Module 5. You must provide evidence that you have the appropriate knowledge and skills in Module 3, or the ability to acquire them during Module 4.
Award Title
Our masters degree is titled Creative Media Industries. However, you may present a case for an alternate title if you wish to be more specific to your genre, for example: MA in Documentary Film. This will be agreed in your Learning Agreement during Module 1 and will be considered and approved by the Assessment Board. Approval is dependent on evidence of significant discipline-specific content in Module 2 which leads into your Creative Media Major Project in Module 5. You must provide evidence that you have the appropriate knowledge and skills in Module 3, or the ability to acquire them during Module 4.
Dr Greg White, PhD Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Programme Leader Dr Andrea Santini, PhD Learning Advisor Team Leader Dr Fares Kayali, PhD Learning Advisor Gert Gast Learning Advisor Elisa Rho Milan Masters Programme Coordinator Hardy Tucker Learning Advisor Dr Nico Pizzolato, PhD Middlesex University Link Tutor, Institute of Work Based Learning Prof Dr Peter Rodenberg Chief External Examiner, Universität Hamburg Matteo Conti External Examiner, Royal College of Art
- Modules
Programme Structure
You can undertake the programme in either a full-time or part-time mode.
- 1 Year
- 3 Trimesters
- 2 Years
- 6 Trimesters
Module Code Module Name Credit Points MPP401 Programme Planning 20 MPP402 Theoretical Perspectives and Research Methods 40 MPP403 Recognition and Accreditation of Learning Choose MPP403, MPP404 or a combinaiton of the two 60 MPP404 Professional Development Scheme MPP405 Creative Media Major Poject 60 Total 180
Module 1 - Project Planning
It might be that you come to the course with a clear concept that you're keen to explore, or you may have a number of ideas that all pertain to your chosen area of study. Either way you will be prescribed a personal Learning Advisor who will discuss all elements of your ideas with you and guide you through the participation of seminar discussions online with your peers.
The core of Module 1 is to work closely with your Learning Advisor to prepare and agree the terms of your own Learning Agreement. This will bring together your personal skills, academic knowledge and professional development plans for the remainder of the programme, culminating in your Creative Media Major Project.
Your Learning Agreement contain the rationale which leans towards the MA or MSc award based on the nature of the project. Similarly, the Learning Agreement may contain a rationale for a change of award title from the general (Creative Media Industries) to one specific to the project focus (eg Documentary Film).
Learning Outcomes
- To analyse the relationship between professional practice and work based learning principles
- To show critical awareness of your personal and professional strengths and weaknesses and a plan to address these within the course
- To demonstrate an unfailing/persistent commitment to continual professional development
Module Specifics
In the process of determining your personalised Learning Agreement your Learning Advisor will work with you to determine the following:
- Approaches to research, design, management and production of creative projects
- Preparation of a claim for postgraduate academic recognition for prior professional experience
- Proposal to extend, deepen and/or broaden existing knowledge and skills
- Ethical and risk assessment implications in professional project design and execution
Module 2 - Theoretical Perspectives and Research Methods
Taking the lead from your definitions of work laid out in Module One, Module Two further develops the connection between the theoretical perspectives, research methods and your project as per your Learning Agreement.
You will further explore these perspectives and their impact on the wider context of the creative media industry to be able to discuss theories in contemporary culture and industry through applied research and project methodologies.
Learning Outcomes
- To articulate aesthetic concepts and principles relevant to creative media
- To analyse commercial, aesthetic and technical dimensions of creative media activities
- To engage in the reflection and deep constructive analysis central to graduate study
- To convey this thought process within self-critical and evaluative reports
Module Specifics
Topics relating to research methods, specific to your project proposal may include some or all of the following:
- Textual analysis, semiotic analysis, rhetorical analysis, historical analysis, content analysis, ideological criticism and psychoanalytic criticism
- Interviews, surveys, experiments, participant observation, case studies and actionable research
- Quantitative research methods, qualitative research methods, and ethical issues.
Topics relating to the theoretical perspectives of your project proposal may include:
Concepts of cyberspace and cyberculture, theories of multimedia, postmodernist theory, cultural and political dimensions, globalisation, mass communication and personal freedom, and discussing issues of 'infotainment'.
Module 3 - Recognition and Accreditation of Learning
This module provides the opportunity for you to claim academic credit for an advanced level of relevant experience through the submission of a body of evidence as shown in a detailed portfolio. The level of experience is defined as 'having taken specific responsibility for, or within, professional projects for the creation, production or delivery of creative media products or events.
Learning Outcomes
- To demonstrate, within a digital portfolio, the ability to analyse commercial, aesthetic and technical dimensions of creative media activities
- To identify key professional achievements and formulate a set of personal development objectives
- To write self-critical and evaluative reports
- To deliver clear and effective presentations of plans and outcomes
Module Specifics
- If your Learning Advisor feels in Module one that Module Four is relevant to your course you will go ahead and compile the following
- Development of a comprehensive CV to clearly identify the high level of your professional experience
- Proof of certified and uncertified learning if appropriate
- Ability to formulate evidence and a persuasive argument to support your case for proposed credit
How Module 3 works
Credit awarded for this module is ungraded but may constitute up to 60 credits points out of the 180 required to complete the qualification. The MA/MSc in Professional Practice programme requires 60 credit points from any combination of MODULE 3 and/or MODULE 4. If 60 credit points are claimed from this module, there is no need to claim more from the other. Due consideration is given to this choice and determined within your Learning Agreement in Module 1.
If, however, it is decided with your Learning Advisor in Module 1 that you have not gained the necessary criteria for credits within Module 3, you will simply move straight to Module 4.
Module 4 - Professional Development Scheme
Here, with thorough guidance from your Learning Advisor, you will undertake targeted programmes of advanced study and professional development specifically designed to address essential elements as identified within your Creative Media Major Project.
Learning Outcomes
- To demonstrate a keen knowledge of relevant creative media theories in contemporary culture and commerce
- To analyse key commercial and technical dimensions of creative media activities
- To devise, deliberate and deliver effective presentations of in-depth plans and outcomes
Module Specifics
Your Learning Advisor will assist you to develop and plan out a Professional Development Scheme. You are then responsible for making your own detailed arrangements and for covering any cost that may arise within the process.
- This module may include supervised projects, skills development by participation in teaching sessions, short courses, or placement experience.
- You will be expected to provide evidence of any completed short courses and provide a critique of them in your learning journal
How Module 4 works
Credit awarded for this module is un-graded but may constitute up to 60 credit points out of the total of 180 required from you to complete the qualification. The programme requires 60 credit points from any combination of Module 3 and/or Module 4; if 60 credit points are claimed from this module, there is no need to claim more from the other. This balance will be agreed with your Learning Advisor in your Learning Agreement during Module 1.
Module 5 - Creative Media Major Project
Your Creativer Media Major Project serves as the pinnacle of the entire MA/MSc and constitutes an important developmental focus throughout the course. Your Learning Advisor will triangulate your needs alongside that of the programme and future employers; in doing so, a number of high-level transferable skills are developed.
In addition to completing the project itself in Module 5, you are required to write a substantial reflective and self-critical report and to create a live or recorded presentation.
Your work must be of demonstrable relevance and importance to future professional practice within the creative media industries.
Learning Outcomes
- To show the ability to devise effective creative media projects and/or investigations
- To manage one's self, and others if applicable, in the undertaking of professional level projects
- To critique and evaluative reports
- To devise and communicate results and outcomes with effective presentations
How Module 5 works
You are required to complete your Creative Media Major Project as agreed with your Learning Advisor in your Learning Agreement from Module 1.
If your Creative Media Major Project is theoretical in nature, a written report of circa 12,000 words is required. If your Major Project involves a practical or creative element, a shorter report is required, as negotiated with the Learning Advisor and approved in the Learning Agreement. In most cases, the practical/creative element and report are weighted 50% each, but variations can be proposed in your initial Learning Agreement.
- Entry Requirements
Each applicant is expected to have at least one year's work experience in a field relevant to their chosen course of study and be able to provide the following four items:
- Prerequisite Qualification;
- Bachelor degree with Honours, second class or higher, in a relevant field or professional qualification deemed to equivalent. The degree may be in any subject area.
- If you have no degree it is possible to establish equivalence by presenting substantial and demonstrable creative media work experience at an expert professional level with at least five years work at this level supported by documented evidence. The evidence must be presented in the portfolio. Students with demonstrable relevant professional experience may claim up to 30% of the total credit required for completion of the programme in MODULE 3 Recognition and Accreditation of Learning.
- Examples of evidence are:
- credited, commercially released media products
- industry prizes
- private and public commissions
- employer endorsements
- Examples of evidence are:
- CV & Portfolio:
- You must provide evidence of aptitude and achievement in a creative media discipline in the form of a CV and portfolio.
- Written Statement:
- You must write a personal statement (no longer than one A4 typed page) outlining your reasons and interest in the programme, an intention of what you are seeking to achieve personally and professionally throughout your potential studies, and an indication of the type and nature of a project that will form the basis of your study.
- Identification:
- You must provide a certified copy of photo identification such as your passport, national identity card or equivalent.
The language of tuition and assessment for the programme is English; a candidate whose first language is not English and/or whose first degree was not taught and examined in English must present evidence of having passed an English test. The minimum acceptable pass grades for English tests are:
- TOEFL iBT*: 90 (with no less than 21 within each component)
- IELTS : 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 within each component)
* SAE Online TOEFL DI Code*: 3831 - Please ensure you include this code when registering for your test.
- Fees & Funding
For more information please contact the Study Advisors.
- Careers
How can your career benefit from our MA/MSc program?
Because SAE Institute's MA/MSc is tailored to your own professional development, taking into account your personal wishes for future study, it is designed by its very nature, to open up a wide range of future career opportunities.
Competition is high for the top jobs in the creative sector, with employers, both private and public becoming quite demanding in their requirements. Standing out not only with a higher level qualification than the rest but also with a research project that defines your commitment and imagination in your chosen sector is a massive plus point. Our MA/MSc has also inspired many of our Alumni to refine their entrepreneurial skills and start their own businesses in their genre.
Whatever direction you wish to go in, and you may not realise it fully at the start, our programme and personal learning advisors will develop and elevate you to reach the learning outcomes you desire.


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and it's just around the corner! I couldn't be more thrilled. I whipped up some baked apples last night and it smelt like thanksgiving in the house! oh my word. I loved it! Besides the pumpkin lattes and beautiful colors outside, i'm mostly excited to dress for fall weather. I'm so ready to bring out the old boots and sweaters out of hiding. I'm a
pale fair skinned one, so i've never been too keen on wearing shorts and summery type outfits anyways. Here's a few fall wardrobe inspiration to get you in the mood for the upcoming season.


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The Aeropress is a really useful brewing method due to its size - it's one of the most portable methods. Use it at home, camping, or roadtripping and get a thick and complex cup no matter where you are.
Heat water to 200℉
Preheat the filter and brew chamber. Use your water to rinse the filter to get rid of the papery taste, and to warm up the brew chamber.
3. Measure your coffee. If you're using the the Aeropress scoop, one scoop level with the top should give you about 15g of coffee.
4. Grind your coffee. You'll want a medium-fine grind size, roughly resembling table salt.
5. Put the brew chamber into the filter basket and add the coffee. Put the Aeropress onto your coffee mug.
6. Start timer. Pour 50g of water over the grounds and let it bloom for 30 seconds.
7. Pour the rest of the water (220g or up to the 4 mark) into the brew chamber. Stir the grounds and place the plunger on top, pulling up to put pressure in the chamber.
8. After about 1 minute 30 seconds, slowly press the plunger down into the coffee.
9. When you hear the hiss, the brew is complete.
10. Eject the coffee puck from the basket and rinse out the Aeropress.
11. Enjoy!


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"When developing qualitative methods for the interpretation of pictures, it seems to be important not to explain pictures by texts, but to differentiate them from texts. Nevertheless, it seems equally important to develop common standards or methodological devices which are relevant for the interpretation of texts, as well as for the interpretation of pictures. Examples of common standards are: to treat the text as well as the picture as a self-referential system, to differentiate between explicit and implicit (atheoretical) knowledge, to change the analytic stance from the question What to the question How, to reconstruct the formal structures of texts as well as pictures in order to integrate single elements into the over-all context, and—last but not least—to use comparative analysis. The application or realization of these common standards and methodological devices in the field of the interpretation of pictures, however, has to be quite different from that of the interpretation of texts, if we intend to advance to iconicity as a self-contained domain, to its inherent laws and to its autonomy independent from texts."
(Ralf Bohnsack, 2008)
Volume 9, No. 3, Art. 26 – September 2008, Forum Qualitative Sozialforschung / Forum: Qualitative Social Research.
"Until recently, the field of design was an adjunct to art and craft. With the transformation of design into an industrial discipline come responsibilities that the field of design studies has only recently begun to address.
This transformation means that design is becoming a generalizable discipline that may as readily be applied to processes, media interfaces or information artefacts as to tools, clothing, furniture or advertisements. To understand design as a discipline that can function within any of these frames means developing a general theory of design. This general theory should support application theories and operational programmes. Moving from a general theory of design to the task of solving problems involves a significantly different mode of conceptualization and explicit knowledge management than adapting the tacit knowledge of individual design experience.
So far, most design theories involve clinical situations or micro–level grounded theories developed through induction. This is necessary, but it is not sufficient for the kinds of progress we need.
In the social sciences, grounded theory has developed into a robust and sophisticated system for generating theory across levels. A 'grounded' theory is an inductive theory emerging or rising from the ground of direct, empirical experience. These theories ultimately lead to larger ranges of understanding, and the literature of grounded theory is rich in discussions of theory construction and theoretical sensitivity (Glaser 1978, 1992; Glaser and Strauss 1967; Strauss 1991; Strauss and Corbin 1990, 1994).
One of the deep problems in design research is the failure to engage in grounded theory, developing theory out of practice. Instead, many designers confuse practice with research. Rather than developing theory from practice through articulation and inductive inquiry, some designers mistakenly argue that practice is research. From this, they claim that practicebased research is itself a form of theory construction."
(Ken Friedman, 2008, pp.153–154)
Ken Friedman (2008). "Research into, by and for design." Journal of Visual Arts Practice Volume 7 Number 2. Intellect Ltd. Article. English Language. doi: 10.1386/jvap.7.2.153/1
"Social constructivism (often combined with interpretivism; see Mertens, 1998) is such a perspective, and it is typically seen as an approach to qualitative research. The ideas came from Mannheim and from works such as Berger and Luekmann's (1967) The Social Construction of Reality and Lincoln and Guba's (1985) Naturalistic Inquiry. More recent writers who have summarized this position are Lincoln and Guba (2000), Schwandt (2007), Neuman (2000), and Crotty (1998), among others. Social constructivists hold assumptions that individuals seek understanding of the world in which they live and work. Individuals develop subjective meanings of their experiences – meanings directed toward certain objects or things. These meanings are varied and multiple, leading the researcher to look for the complexity of views rather than narrowing meanings into a few categories or ideas. The goal of the research is to rely as much as possible on the participants' views of the situation being studied. The questions become broad and general so that the participants can construct the meaning of a situation, typically forged in discussions or interactions with other persons. The more open–ended the questioning, the better, as the researcher listens carefully to what people say or do in their life settings. Often these subjective meanings are negotiated socially and historically. They are not simply imprinted on individuals but are formed through interaction with others (hence social constructivism) and through historical and cultural norms that operate in individuals' lives. Thus, constructivist researchers often address the processes of interaction among individuals. They also focus on the specific contexts in which people live and work, in order to understand the historical and cultural settings of the participants. Researchers recognize that their own backgrounds shape their interpretation, and they position themselves in the research to acknowledge how their interpretation flows from their personal, cultural, and historical experiences. The researcher's intent is to make sense of (or interpret) the meanings others have about the world. Rather than starting with a theory (as in postpostivism), inquirers generate or inductively develop a theory or pattern of meaning."
(John Creswell, 2003)
John Creswell (2003). "Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches". (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication.
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Here's proof... Me and the dude (Spike Lee) who regularly directs the dude (Denzel Washington) who I think is THE DUDE! This is about 4 hours before he heckled me... in a friendly way... I think.
Below is John Leguizamo and his wife and the guy who runs PS 122, where I am doing my show. Clearly, I don't know where to look when celebrity pictures are taken. John Leguizamo is funny, a great actor; he can sing and speak Spanish and dance and play female roles with dignity and accuracy. Whew!
I just try to be funny.
Thanks to photographer Nelson Bakerman for sending these.


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So, right now, I'm trying to make sense of the year so far, in order to deliver ranked top tens for a couple of 'outlets'. (Can I say outlets? You know what I mean. Magazines what I does write for on the sometime.) It's still early, so I expect my pack will shuffle after delivery (pretty soon) – but right now I think my ten will come from this unranked 30.
Any guidance, anyone?
Run The Jewels – Run The Jewels
Deafheaven – Sunbather
Pissed Jeans – Honeys
Teeth Of The Sea – Master
Julianna Barwick – Nepenthe
James Holden – The Inheritors
Kilo Kish – K+
Forest Swords – Engravings
These New Puritans – Field Of Reeds
Bring Me The Horizon – Sempiternal
Outfit – Performance
Machinedrum – Vapor City
Julia Holter – Loud City Song
Fuck Buttons – Slow Focus
Hookworms – Pearl Mystic
Thundercat – Apocalypse
The National – Trouble Will Find Me
Russian Circles – Memorial
Jon Hopkins – Immunity
Moderat – II
Darkside – Psychic
True Widow – Circumambulation
The Icarus Line – Slave Vows
Tim Hecker – Virgins
65daysofstatic – Wild Light
Daughter – If You leave
The Underachievers – Indigoism
Amateur Best – No Thrills
inc. – No World
Ghostpoet – Some Say I So I Say Light
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Contact Scott
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VIDEO: Mesamérica 2014 - Expresiones urbanas, comida callejera.
Mésamerica, one of the most notable food focused events, is taking place right now in México's capital city. Hundreds of renowned chefs, food & drink personalities from Mexico, as well all over the world get together to celebrate and discuss the industry in a series of panels. For Mesamérica's inaugural event, we were asked to collaborate with a series of street food stand photos from Tijuana and Ensenada. Take a look at the video and enjoy!
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User Experience Design - a holistic and comprehensive approach to UX
2 day workshop
"User experience" encompasses all aspects of the end-user's interaction with a company, its services, and its products."
- Don Norman
We present a practical course run over two sessions - delivered jointly by digital designer Jon Waring and UX consultant Stuart Church. They have worked together for over a decade for clients including Sky, The NHS, The office for National Statistics and Bristol University.
Jon Waring specialises in graphic and interaction design, and runs the award winning agency 3Sixty. Stuart Church is a UX consultant specialising in UX research & design prototyping and is a founder of The Bristol Usability Group and UX Bristol Conference.
With these complimentary skill-sets, their aim is to provide a course that demonstrates a holistic and comprehensive approach to User Experience Design.
The result is an exhaustive 2 day workshop exploring:
Day 1 - Research & discovery:
Business & brand
User research methods
Communicating the User Experience
Things you'll learn on the day
Introduction to User Experience
We explore the foundations of User Experience. Its history, terminology and some of the key concepts that frame how we approach design problems. We also discuss the use (and mis-use) of different design processes from waterfall to agile.
Business & brand
We explore what success means and how we capture an 'experience vision' for how the design should benefit customers and users. Often a political process, it involves research and exploration of internal business goals and strategies, and aligning these views towards a common design goal.
User research techniques
Capturing requirements is vital for establishing a clear vision for the design of a website or application. However, knowing when to do research and what types of methods to use can be a minefield. In this session, we explore practical methods for gaining insights into user goals, attitudes and behaviours. These include online surveys, web analytics and contextual research.
Communicating UX
The translation of research findings into actionable insights is one of the great challenges of design. In this session, we explore the importance of communication and collaboration, and consider different methods and techniques for effectively communicating research insights (e.g. personas, task models, user journeys)
Day 2 - Design & testing
Concept & prototyping
Graphic design & interaction design
Testing designs
Things you'll learn on the day
Why design & test?
Internet, web standards, mobile web 1st, apps.
Interaction design: utility & beauty
Design principles
Brand archetypes
The brief
Concept & Prototyping
High level workflow: (Brief to HTML templates).
Familiarisation with key tools such as UX Pin and InVision
Review UX research (activity)
Sketch user journey(s) (activity)
Prototyping & testing (activity)
Art direction & Style tiles (activity)
Type specs & grids.
Designing for personas.
Writing content for the web.
Interaction design / animation
Graphic & Interaction design
Trends in design. (Material design)
Modular design (components).
HTML style guide
Responsive design.
Hierarchy & visual tension.
Type on the web.
Buttons, links & CTA's
Forms & validation
What to measure?
Planning & recruitment
Moderated testing
Remote moderated testing
Unmoderated testing
AB & MV testing
Satisfactions metrics
Semantic differentials
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Miro Class 2019 - 2020
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Welcome Miro Class 2018-19
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Starting school is a very exciting time and we know the children will enjoy and flourish in this important year. If you would like to know more about how we operate in Reception, please feel free to access the Early Years Board outside the classrooms. We are sure you will find this helpful in explaining the importance of the Early Years and the Characteristics of Learning.
During this half term our aim is to familiarise the children with the Unit, the adults and the other children. We will then settle them into their new routines, providing security to promote confidence and therefore enable learning.
There are seven areas of learning and development, grouped into two categories prime and specific areas. The prime areas are important because they lay the foundations for children's success in all other areas of learning and of life.
Reading at Home / School Reading school (Oxford Reading Tree)
The Oxford Home School Reading Scheme home raeding starts at the beginning of October. The children will also select a choice book from school weekly to share with you. Choice books are powerful as they offer many speaking and listening opportunities around your child's interests and inform our planning. With the Home School book, we would recommend that you use practise reading with your child every night for a few minutes. Please encourage your child to talk about the pictures as well as listen to the story. Even if your child is unable to read words it is important that you take this special time to gt your child to retell the story highlighting the beginning, middle and ending. A Reading and Phonics Workshop has been scheduled Thursday 11th October at the school and a Maths Workshop Tuesday 16th October both at 9am. We would love to see you there where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in activities you're your child.
Tapestry - Online Learning Journals
For those parents who are new to Stroud Green you may not be familiar with our online tracking and communication system called Tapestry. We are holding a workshop for parents on Tuesday 2nd October at 9am to explain how the system works and how you can get access to your child's learning journey from your smart phone or computer
Curriculum Newsletters
Please find our curriculum newsletters for year Reception attached below.
Click Below to find out more about our online journal Tapestry!
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Mad for Garlic is an Italian restaurant chain in Korea and garlic is basically in every dish. Not all, but mostly. They are on the pricy side, because it is more of a high-class restaurant but the food is absolutely worth it.
I had the Herb Ribeye Steak and even though I had ordered well-done, it came back to me as an odd in-between of medium-well and well-done. It wasn't too much of a problem, because the steak was cooked really well and was juicy.
It came with green beans, onions, a potato and cheese fondue, and roasted whole garlic with a small bowl of seasoning and sauce on the side. The potato and cheese fondue was incredible. You didn't know where the cheese started and where the potatoes ended. It was hard to take just one bite with it having the perfect creamy and cheesy texture. The steak was great by itself but dipped in their seasoning mix and sauce, it was elevated to being an explosion of flavor in your mouth. I was tempted to ask them for more at the end, but the small amount was the perfect ratio for the entire steak.
But the star of the show was the garlic. It was roasted whole and the waiter pushes the cloves out in front of you. I'm always a little skeptical when it comes to eating garlic because of how strong its flavor is, but this time I had a completely different experience. The garlic was creamy and it melted in my mouth. After I had tried it, I began to spread it quite easily onto my steak. With the garlic on the steak and being dipped in the seasoning and sauce, it became the perfect marriage of flavors.
Needless to say, I had an incredible experience at this restaurant. I would love to go again, but it will only be as a treat to myself before leaving Changwon in July if I decide to get steak again. I might try something else on their extensive menu.
If you would like to see their menu, their prices, and locations, check out their website: http://www.madforgarlic.com/. If you are in Changwon and would like to go, it is on the first floor the Rivera Convention building.


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Letting in natural light can completely change the interior of your home and help you save money on your energy bills. For this reason, skylights are more popular than ever. But, when you have attic space between a room and your roof, a solar tube may be a more cost effective solution.
Also known as sun tunnels and tubular skylights, solar tubes capture sunlight from the surface of your roof through a small dome. The light is reflected down through a tube that runs through your attic and shines through a diffuser in the ceiling. You can let natural light pour into any room in your home, even rooms that aren't directly under the roof opening. Channel the light wherever you need it!
Entrust your daylighting projects to Warner Roofing & Construction!
Anytime you put a hole in your roof, whether it's for a chimney, a vent, or a solar tube, extraordinary care must be taken to seal the penetration properly and keep rainwater from damaging your roof and your home. This should always be left to a professional. At Warner, every installation is performed with the utmost diligence so that we can ensure a leak-free solar tube.
The beauty of solar tubes is that they are relatively easy to maintain. Over the years, the fixtures on the roof and ceiling may need repairs or replacements, but the tube and other components, unless someone damages, are trouble free. You can enjoy a lighter, brighter home without a second thought with the help of Warner Roofing & Construction.
Contact us about installing solar tubes in your home or office today! Call 360-694-0249 or send us an email!


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Last week the West Hollywood City Council unanimously approved the introduction of a plastic bag ordinance, positioning the City to be the next in CA to ban plastic bags.
A second reading and final adoption is expected August 20.
The city follows other LA County jurisdictions who have already used the County's Environmental Impact Report to adopt an ordinance. See the full list of CA local bag bans.
The ordinance, banning plastic bags and charging ten cents per paper bag, goes into effect for supermarkets six months after becoming effective and expands to all other retailers who distribute plastic bags half a year later.
According to media, 490 out of 890 stores will be covered under the ordinance—the remaining retail stores are not covered because they do not currently use plastic bags.
Learn more about the statewide bill to ban bags, AB 298, and ask your State Senator to support it.


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Since our inception, we have been known for our national litigation practice. More than half of our attorneys are litigators representing clients who range from emerging growth companies to Fortune 500 corporations in a variety of complex and often high-profile disputes.
Services include:
- State and Federal trial and appellate representation
- Arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution services
- Administrative adjudications
- Regulatory investigations and hearings
Our reputation as a "Litigation Powerhouse®" (according to the Chicago Tribune) was built as we represented corporations across the country in virtually every one of the 50 states.
Our litigation teams repeatedly take complicated matters to verdict. We consider ourselves "trial attorneys first" and our philosophy is to prepare cases to be tried. We believe our trial-ready approach provides the best ultimate outcome, whether by the verdict or settlement. With each client, we focus on case management technology to meet client budgets and deadlines and provide regular and efficient communication and counseling.
This approach has attracted a wide array of clientele, including large national and international manufacturing companies, banks, real estate firms, construction companies, high-technology firms, restaurant companies, and public entities.
When matters go to trial, we employ our vast trial advocacy experience, state-of-the-art video presentation techniques and shadow juries to give analytical feedback during the course of the trial. We also use our state-of-the-art, in-house E-Discovery Lab to control our clients' costs, gain control over the process and provide a comprehensive solution to data management.
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Defended national residential alarm services company in multiple Lanham Act lawsuits involving allegations of unfair competition and false advertising brought by competitor in Federal Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Represented client in five-day private mediation in a contentious breach of fiduciary duty case and secured favorable settlement.
Successfully defeated multiple motions to dismiss filed against her client in a multi-million dollar breach of trustee action against a regional corporate trustee.
Successfully defended financial institution client against breach of contract lawsuit resulting in dismissal of both the complaint and the appeal.
Successfully pursued and collected monetary judgment on behalf of pro-bono client.
Served as General Counsel to a high-tech manufacturer, providing full service support, handling every legal need spanning intellectual property, business litigation, employment, business contracts and corporate governance.
Co-lead counsel in an arbitration against a nationwide retailer on multiple claims, including breach of contract relating to the creation and operation of a national retail-marketing database. The arbitration spanned eleven-days and included five expert witnesses. The arbitration panel found in our client's favor and awarded Freeborn's reasonable attorneys' fees on the successful breach of contract claims.
Co-lead counsel in an eight-day jury trial on claims against a financial services company for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act, professional negligence and negligent misrepresentation. The jury entered a verdict in favor of F&P's client on all counts, which resulted in seven-figure settlement payment to F&P's client.
Co-lead counsel in a nine-day jury trial on claims against our client, a landfill operator, for negligence, trespass and nuisance. Plaintiffs alleged that odors, noise, dust, birds, and litter emanating from the landfill interfered with the use and enjoyment of their property and they sought a seven-figure award. The jury entered a verdict in favor of F&P's client on all counts.
Lead counsel in a bench trial on claims for breach of contract relating to a 17-acre real estate development dispute. The court entered a verdict in favor of F&P's client on all counts.
Lead drafter of amici curiae brief to United States Supreme Court in Friedrichs, et al., v. California Teachers Association, et. al., Case No. 14-915 (filed November 2015).
Defended Bermuda mutual insurer in arbitration regarding forfeiture of departing member's equity. Client retained former member's equity.
Obtained rescission of quota share treaty on behalf of reinsurer for cedent's fraudulent accounting and reporting of historical loss ratios, resulting in award of $28 million.
Represented engineering company in federal criminal investigation into violation of U.S. sanctions with respect to the building of a gas plant in Iran.
Represented insured warehouse operator that had been denied coverage for millions of dollars in losses arising out of major warehouse fire. Obtained recoveries from insured's primary and excess insurers and insurance broker.
Represented investors and senior officers in shareholder dispute over control of a Dutch holding company with operations in Poland. Clients maintained control of company with no forced, above-market buyout of dissenting shareholder.
Represented surety in major financial fraud litigation arising out of more than a billion dollars in performance bonds for Enron "round-trip" energy transactions. Case settled after closing arguments for a substantial discount on the bonds.
Won reinsurance arbitration award for cedent, wherein the panel awarded client $26 million in claims. Wrote and argued appeal in which Second Circuit reinstated an award of 100% of client's attorney fees for opponent's bad faith conduct.
Recovered on behalf of a financial institution hundreds of millions of dollars from accountants and insurance managers involved in finite reinsurance scheme.
For a large national bank, prosecuted a claim against a software vendor for fraud in the sale and delivery of a software product leading to a $3.4 million recovery of licensing fees and other costs.
Successfully represented one of the country's largest railway companies in an arbitration before the National Grain and Feed Association in a breach of contract dispute with a shipper.
Successfully defended hedge fund manager, sued as the manager of the fund and individually, for gross negligence, breach of fiduciary duty and various other claims. This case was won on a dispositive motion based upon the exculpatory clause in the contract.
Represented corporate client in enforcing the terms of a squeeze down provision of an LLC Operating Agreement and obtained summary judgment in federal litigation relating to the same.
Successfully represented a corporation in a federal district court case involving claims of fraud, civil conspiracy, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and defamation with more than $575 million in controversy. We obtained summary judgment in favor of our client on all claims brought by the plaintiff and also obtained a favorable settlement for our client on its counter-claims against the plaintiff and two of its executives for defamation.
Successfully defended an architect and city planner in a jury trial involving defamation claims and obtained a directed verdict in the client's favor at the close of the plaintiff's case.
Successfully defended companies on all types of discrimination cases including sex, race, religion, disability and related retaliation claims.
Prevailed in the defense of a corporate client in a matter involving federal preemption and the transportation of hazardous materials at both the trial court and appellate levels.
Successfully represented a corporation in an internal investigation relating to theft by an employee of the company which resulted in the employee's termination and conviction for felony theft with restitution to our client.
Counsel for a start-up company in successful efforts to establish an indoor urban farming operation with plans to raise the money needed to buy real estate, equipment and other materials necessary to fully roll out a sustainable program that will eventually have the indoor farming equivalent of 50 thousand tillable acres.
Represented major restaurant chain in successful efforts to reduce its operating costs across all stores located in Chicago by obtaining an express exemption from the City of Chicago's Individual Pricing Rule, which is applicable to retail food establishments.
Served as lead trial counsel to numerous produce companies in successful efforts to obtain injunctive relief and has recovered millions of dollars under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
Successfully defended a major food importer against allegations arising under the Plant Protection Act (PPA) wherein the client faced tens of millions of dollars in fines. The USDA ultimately dismissed the allegations without imposing any fines.
Represented a large private company in multiple lawsuits against the managers of two private equity funds and the funds' President and CEO, among other defendants. The suits involve claims that the plaintiff company was fraudulently induced into contributing hundreds of millions of dollars into the funds and that the defendants breached both their fiduciary duties and funds' operating agreements.
Successfully represented a Class I railroad company in a multi-million dollar flood damage case brought in federal court against a major utility company.
Represented a large distribution company in connection with its efforts to manage an FDA inspection and to prepare the necessary 483 response, corrective action plan, and a food reconditioning plan. Ultimately, a state agriculture department adopted our food reconditioning plan, a model for handling large scale food adulteration matters.
Represented a food manufacturer in connection with its efforts to classify and manage a food safety recall event from start to finish. This engagement required Freeborn to help the client develop, implement and manage its recall process and to liaison with the FDA to ensure step-by-step regulatory compliance.
Obtained first mandatory injunction against municipality in Illinois, allowing a multi-million dollar aircraft facility and fuel farm to be constructed during pendency of litigation - and obtained a jury verdict against the municipality for breach of contract.
Arbitration award in favor of client as to breach of contract claims.
Successfully defended Board of Education of Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 DuPage and Will Counties, Illinois in litigation brought to stop the construction of Metea Valley High School based upon claims the action violated the both U.S. and Illinois Constitutions, the Illinois School Code and the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
Counsel for a major food processor and helped them make internal financial changes that reduced their exposure to various agricultural liens by over $10 million dollars. This reduction in secured liability allowed the food processor to go back to its bank and negotiate an increase of its borrowing base by the same $10 million dollar amount.
Defended owner of an NHRA Drag Racing team against hostile takeover suit by competing team owner.
Successfully moved to dismiss on jurisdictional grounds a breach of contract action brought by a client's customer in federal court in Minnesota.
Defeated at the summary-judgment stage claims of a conspiracy to defraud where the plaintiff was seeking damages in excess of half a billion dollars.
Succeeded at both the trial and appellate levels in case of first impression under the Illinois Condominium Property Act.
Tried Lanham Act case in Federal Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of company accused of unlawfully poaching competitor's customers via deceptive sales tactics. Trial settled after the close of evidence with client paying no damages.
Lead counsel to multiple produce companies in successful efforts to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) in one of the largest produce industry bankruptcy cases in recent history.
Defended automatic teller machine operator in Electronic Funds Transfer Act lawsuits.
Prosecution of breach of contract claims based on the proposed merger of two large cellular companies to successful outcome.
Negotiated settlement of a $20 million claim against a publicly traded railroad, after the close of discovery, for less than the budgeted amount to defend the case at trial. This case was actively litigated for over four years and was reviewed quarterly by the railroad's Board of Directors as "material" litigation.
Recovered a claim for unpaid professional services against a Probate Estate, whose invoices the Estate Executor refused to pay, after a full trial. The claim was paid 100% with an award of attorney fees and legal costs.
Prosecuted complex trade secret and trademark infringement litigation resulting in a consent injunction requiring return of all trade secret information and other intellectual property.
Enforced multi-million dollar promissory note claims in complex litigation involving UCC Article 9 foreclosure and obtained summary judgment in client's favor.
Prosecuted multi-million dollar dispute over sale of defective goods.
Successfully represented corporations in business litigation matters involving actions for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty.
Recovered $10 million fidelity bond on behalf of an employer, by establishing criminal conduct of a corporate officer engaged in wide spread fraud.
Represented international law firm in legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty case arising out of a high-profile corporate separation resulting in favorable settlement for client.
Represented plaintiff bank in a legal malpractice action against its former counsel in connection with a portfolio of SBA loans resulting in substantial seven-figure settlement.
Represented the plaintiff in a legal malpractice action, against a now defunct large Chicago-based law firm, in a case involving the alleged mishandling of an arbitration and the drafting and implementation of the terms of employment and shareholder agreements resulting in substantial eight-figure settlement.
Successfully defended a newly hired employee against a Motion for Preliminary Injunction brought by his former employer, a large information services provider in the insurance industry. Working on an emergency basis in response to the Motion, Matthew helped draft the briefs that secured a successful outcome for the client in the injunction proceeding, and paved the way for a favorable agreed resolution.
Defended former CFO of a publicly-traded company in complex securities fraud action resulting in favorable settlement.
Represented former COO of major Chicago REIT in breach of contract employment dispute with his former employer. Case settled with a substantial payment to the client.
Second-chaired successful trial for breach of commercial contract, and obtained a judgment of several hundred thousand dollars in damages.


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A toddler was struck and killed in a crash Saturday morning, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
The crash happened at 160th Street and Northwest 27th Avenue in Miami Gardens at 10:35 a.m., officials said.
The child, identified as 4-year-old Brianna Reese, was airlifted to Miami Children's Hospital in critical condition, according to Miami-Gardens Police. She later died from her injuries.
Officials originally said the crash was a hit-and-run, but later said the driver stayed on scene.
No further details were immediately available.
Stay with NBC6.com for updates.


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Businesses Moving to Wedgewood-Houston
Nearby business owners also are reacting to the plans.
Brian Miller, manager of Gabby's Burgers & Fries, thinks Greer Stadium would best serve the community as it was originally intended: as a park. Nothing more, nothing less.
He supports the idea of green space, parks and sports fields. Otherwise, the area should be left alone, he said.
"It defeats the purpose of having park space if anybody can buy it and make it housing. It kind of makes you wonder, which parks are next?" he said.
Bruce Boeko is the president of Nashville Craft Distillery, located directly across the street from Greer Stadium. He said he is not at all surprised by how quickly the neighborhood is evolving.
"When I first visited the area it was probably 2014, and you could already see the changes coming," he said.
Nashville Craft opened in May 2016, and Boeko said the redevelopment of Greer Stadium is a perfect opportunity for nearby businesses.
"There certainly are changes that make it advantageous for a business like mine," he said.
In fact, other business owners came to the neighborhood banking on the same idea.
"We know it's on the cusp of turning. It's a little bit of a combination of East Nashville and South," said Paul Cercone, co-owner of Hemingway's Bar & Hideaway, which opened last month. "The neighborhood is turning into a living neighborhood."
He and co-owner Chris Weber think the redevelopment of Greer will give people a reason to walk by, creating more foot traffic, and the park space will appeal to the families they're trying to reach.
"I can't even keep up with what's going on," Cercone said. "It's just really going to pop."
Meanwhile, Boeko said he thinks the proposed creative and makerspace would be the perfect addition to the neighborhood's art and music presence.


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One area we've been paying particular attention to recently has been the internet traffic for different web site categories. Our friends over at comScore Inc. collect a wealth of information for "measurement of the myriad ways in which the Internet is used and the wide variety of activities that are occurring online." Nice alliteration, guys.
Using some of the data they've allowed us to share with you, we had the bright idea to stuff it into our most favoritest charting type, the treemap. And what's better than a chart? Answer: an interactive chart with a toggle button.
You'll need to know a few things to really Juice the data:
- The map is based on unique visitors by site for August 2007 and November 2007.
- Red means a decrease in unique visitors over that three month time period and green means an increase. Black means there is no change.
- You can click on the category headers to zoom into each category. Click on the category header again to zoom back out.
- We provide two views of the data: the default shows just the top ten sites in each category. However, for nearly all categories, sites outside the top 10 account for over 50% of the visitation in the category (the exceptions were Search, Portals, and Auctions where the top players dominate traffic). A checkbox adds "All Others" and gives you a better sense of the size of each category. You can toggle these two views using the checkbox just below the map.
- Due to some confidentiality restrictions that we're under regarding the raw data, we couldn't show other metrics that would really make this visualization sing—but I bet if you contacted comScore, they'd be glad to discuss with you.
- A few tech notes. The treemap is adapted from Josh Tynjala's capable open-source Flex Treemap component. Site images are provided by Amazon.com's Alexa site thumbnail service.
So, without further ado, take a gander at our latest liberated data:
There's so much information here, you won't have any trouble drawing your own conclusions, but here are a few conversation starters:
- Notice that there was a distinct increase in retail web visitors leading up to the holiday seasons.
- Surprise! eBay owns auctions
- Not too good of a showing for those online gambling sites; travel either.
- Sports traffic is up… but not for the MLB.com site. Oh yeah, baseball season is over.
Disclosure: comScore is a client of Juice Inc.


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Audrey Russell is currently attending Motlow State Community College seeking her degree in nursing with an emphasis in labor and delivery. Audrey has worked with children in another school setting as well as being a nanny for a family with 4 children.
Audrey says, "I believe every child has the potential to bring something special to the world. I also believe teaching is a lifelong learning experience from the staff, the parents, and especially the children.
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By the time the word gets out that schools are closed, it has already been a long day for people in the Alamance-Burlington School System.
�There�s a lot more to that decision-making process than people realize,� said Al Smith, transportation director for ABSS.
Cancellations or delays announced at 5 or 6 a.m. are frustrating for parents, but with ABSS on Saturday make-up days already, it cannot afford unnecessary closings. But with inexperienced drivers heading into the high schools, though, it is a decision the system does not want to get wrong.
And generally no one is sure roads will be slick until the hours before dawn.
Staff from ABSS get out on the roads at 3:30 a.m. to find slick spots and take road temperatures, Smith said.
Smith, Johnny Rogers, ABSS maintenance director, and Lillie Cox, ABSS superintendent, are among five or six people who go out to test the roads. Rogers said. They have the county broken up into quadrants.
While they cannot check every road, Rogers said, �We all know of the trouble spots, and we go there first.�
Smith said the roads running east-west are the most dangerous because they get the most shade.
Smith said he will test slick spots with a brake-tap to see whether he can get a slide going, or hit the gas a little hard and get a spin started.
He has more scientific ways to test the roads, too, like a surface temperature gun to see whether the asphalt is cold enough to form ice. Smith gives extra attention to bridges, where there is no heat from the ground to prevent freezing.
Once they identify slick spots, Rogers said, Smith will contact the N.C. Department of Transportation to put salt and sand on the ice.
�It�s not just the school system involved,� Rogers said. �Everybody is in the picture.�
All the road scouts will talk on the phone and give Cox their information, Smith said. She will make the decision.
If schools are closed, calls have to go out to media and staff by 5 a.m., Smith said, before bus drivers start coming in. Once things get started, it is hard to shut everything down.
It is an easier call when temperatures are in the single digits. On those days the danger is not slick roads, but broken-down buses, frozen water lines and stalled heaters. A delay gives maintenance and transportation staff the chance to make sure things are working.
�You hate to have students standing at the bus stop and the bus is down,� Rogers said.
In some of the older buses, and most are as old as 14 years, Smith said, cold weather will keep them from starting.
Many need a squirt of starter fluid, but not just anybody can do it, Smith said. Too much and the engine can blow a head gasket, �turning a $15,000 engine into junk.�
Rogers said his maintenance staff also has to check for frozen water lines and shut down heating systems in schools.
Wind and freeze settings designed to protect the heaters mean maintenance staff have to turn them on manually. In some cases, those systems will send an alert to Rogers, but he has been doing this kind of work for too long to rely on that.
�In a few sites we do have the luxury of depending on the computer,� Rogers said.
Others require a �hands on application,� Rogers said.


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During speech therapy sessions with children and adults with severely impaired communication skills, one of my primary challenges is setting up situations that promote the urge to talk. As parents, therapists and educators, when helping individuals who have significant communication challenges, we need to set up an environment that gives the individual a reason to talk and make sure to give individuals enough wait time so that they can initiate speech. Most of us often know what a person is trying to say and help meet their needs to avoid conflict or make life easier, but there are times that it is more appropriate and therapeutic to actively intervene so that there is more of a reason for the person to initiate a communicate attempt.
There are quite a few methods for doing this. We can sabotage the situation- place something in full view but out of reach that we know the person wants, give them something broken that they need to have fixed or engage them in a pleasurable activity such as swinging on a swing, listening to music or playing a fun game- then suddenly stop the activity. Lots of praise for communicative attempts is critical to promote communication- as is providing frequent opportunities for communication during enjoyable activities. If communication does break down- we try to give just enough help for success. It's important once the communication is repaired- to then review what happened and practice what the individual could have done or said to communicate the desired message.
I use these techniques with a wide range of individuals- young and not so young individuals with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD), adults with aphasia and individuals with dementia or other cognitive challenges. The initiation of communication is critical for quality of life- and often quite a challenge to establish.
I encourage families, teachers and therapists to create situations throughout the day during everyday activities such as morning rituals, mealtimes, work/school and leisure activities.
When using the iPad- I have recently been using quite a wide variety of apps to create these temptations. Of course- the selection depends on the interests and motivations of the client. For individuals with more advanced communication abilities- these same apps can be used to give each other directions or describe what has happened in the app or what they are about to do.
Here are a few of the apps I have recently been using to generate or improve communicative interactions:
YouTube- on my iPad I have saved many great videos in the "favorites" section for easy viewing. At times I might pause them engage in comments about what we see. I may offer written word choices using paper/pencil, include targeted vocabulary in an AAC app or provide hands on prompting to facilitate accurate verbal productions. Older clients often like "Dancing with the Stars" , while younger ones often respond to amusing Disney clips or favorite singers. Whenever possible I try to find funny clips to promote enjoyment.
Cut the Rope or Where's My Water– These two apps are very popular with just about all clients. I hold the iPad and encourage clients to say words such as "dig" , "cut" etc prior to interacting with the app. Hand over hand guidance may be needed for individuals with limb apraxia- but many people young and old love these apps.
My PlayHome and Cookie Doodle- These apps are not "drill and practice" , but offer motivating ways to engage clients with motivating fun activies. I try hard not to have individuals repeat what I say- but facilitate their production of utterances to make things happen. An example might be "Dad on swing" , "Baby bounce" or "eat cookie."
Below I have listed a a few websites, blogs and videos that do a great job of presenting ideas about how to create communication temptations and facilitate communicative interactions. I am sure there are many more.
Top 5 Ways to Encourage Spontaneous Language
Communication Temptations: How Use Your Environment to Get Your Child Talking
8 Ways to get your Child to Speak
How to make communication temptations really work
Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development
If you know of other sites or videos that illustrate the use of communication temptations to encourage verbal initiative- please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.