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Bastard Countryside collects together 15 years worth of exploration within the British landscape, dwelling on what Victor Hugo called the 'bastard countryside': "somewhat ugly but bizarre, made up of two different natures". Friend's large-format colour images scrutinise these inbetween, unkempt, and often surreal marginal areas of the country, highlighting frictions between the pastoral sublime and the discarded, often polluted reality of the present.
Starting from a classical landscape tradition, Friend's meticulous 5x4 photographs are given heightened effect through exaggerations of colour and composition, embodying a friction between British pastoral ideals and present reality. In particular, Friend follows moments in which the expected narrative of the landscape is rudely interrupted: often through leakage, pollution, or the wreckage and containment of nature.
In his accompanying essay, writer Robert Macfarlane describes Bastard Countryside as "a vision par excellence of our synthetic 'modern nature'– produced by assemblage and entanglement rather than purity and distinction". Contained within Friend's photographs are "hard questions […] about what kinds of landscape one might wish either to pass through or to live in; about what versions of 'modern nature' might be worth fighting for, and why."
Robin Friend (b.1983) is a London-based photographer who grew up in Melbourne, Australia. He divides his time between his fine art practice and commissioned work. Recent projects include the award-winning books Sanctuary: Britain's Artists and their Studios and Art Studio America (Thames & Hudson, 2011-13); a collaborative choreographic work for the BBC, Winged Bull in the Elephant Case (2017, with Wayne McGregor); and a National Gallery exhibition project, documenting the gallery's wartime art storage in a Snowdonian mine (2018). Friend's work has been exhibited at Aperture Gallery, New York; Christies, Paris and at the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Somerset House & the Royal Academy of Arts in London. Bastard Countryside is his first book.
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Jill's Exhibition puppets have caused a bit of a stir in the showroom, they are undoubtably on the dark side of of the fairy tale spectrum, beautifully made and all quite mesmorising! They have become the anchor points for this Autumn show and are perfect for the atmosphere of the turning of the leaves into the darker end of the year. Each puppet has a powerful personality and the character of each one is delectably theatrical. Jill talks here about her work and her thoughts about what being and artist mean to her.
I love the physical act of making- either marks on paper when I'm drawing or for etching, or transforming a lump of wax into a character head for a puppet. The desire to get my ideas inside me out into the world keeps me going as an artist! Also I think ideas of mortality drive me, especially as you get older.
I find walking is very productive, once I have the bones of an idea. Sometimes a book like Mervyn Peakes 'Titus Groan' will inspire puppets, or Chaucer. Sometimes ideas just land and then it's a case of working them up through drawings, or straight into the sculpt. I find one piece of work often 'inspires' another- i.e. leads into a new thing. I think the discipline of working is important- not necessarily waiting for some inspiration. Once you start, things often just have their own momentum.
Due to this, I rarely have a lull in the flow of ideas – I work freelance as a commercial sculptor; my problem is finding the time to do my own work! The puppets have been repeated or can be, but each one is unique- different colour scheme for example, and embroidery. I have done small editions of sculpture and if they all sell, well that's great! I don't have to have a studio myself because I work fairly small, I can work anywhere – even on the train sometimes! And I always take stuff on holiday. I am never without something to do! It excites me and I feel very grateful.
I sell either through open submission exhibitions, or group shows with 11 fellow printmakers (12PM).or through galleries that have my work, plus an online gallery. I hope my choices would be the same, money no object but that's an interesting one…. maybe the puppets would be life-size if I could house them! But then I like an intimacy of scale. Because I have the 'day job' I don't have the pressure to make my own work consciously 'saleable'- or really milk something that's proved a success. I can sort of indulge myself – it's always something I really want to do rather than trying to work out if it's going to be 'saleable'. For artists who live by their own work, I wonder if it's sometimes constraining.

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It's raining. Occasionally the clouds let forth an even more fervent volley of big ploppy drops but for the moment it's damp, persistent and depressing. And what's worse, the cherry on the icing on the soggy cake, the bails on the stumps – I have a cold.
It is more definitely a cold and not swine flu so fear not if you've seen me face to face recently, although I was finding it hard to resist a quiet 'oink' after a rather enthusiastic coughing bout on the train on Friday that saw me surrounded by needling glares.
H and consulted the weather forecast last night and declared today a pajama day. I had to pop out for sustenance and to go to the post office this morning but since I got back we have eaten soup and fresh bread, watched Passengers and Duplicity (both good watching with surprising endings), and I think I've drunk my entire body weight in hot honey and lemon. At least I shouldn't need to worry about getting my five a day today.
I've got a rice pudding in the oven and when the boy gets back from the gym we've still got 7 Pounds, Grand Torino and The Young Victoria to go.
Meanwhile, I'm curled up with my quilt and the ingredients for a perfect afternoon.
Saturday sweeties, not one but two new lovely Persephone books, and the start of a new sock.
As I am by and large fairly monogamous when it comes to socks, this means only one thing:
These ones, now look like this:
Two socks – yippee! These lovely snuggly socks are the Socktopus club kit. The pattern is Heart and Sole by Ysolda Teague and the yarn is The Yard Yard's Toddy in Pillar Box Red; the perfect colour for a crazy rainy day.
The construction is very clever; basically you knit the sole of the sock on the bias through a genius combination of increasing and decreasing so that it looks like this
which although looking a little bizarre in 2D, hugs your arches to make sure it all fits like a, well like a sock!
It's nye on impossible to take a decent picture of the bottom of your feet, but this is my best effort, which shows how the shaping adapts to your feet.
The finishing touch is the picot edging at the cuff
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BeiGene Presents Pivotal Phase 2 Clinical Results of Zanubrutinib in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma at the 15th International Conference on Malignant Lymphoma (ICML)
"The results of this trial in patients with relapsed/refractory CLL or SLL are part of our NDA in China, where patients with this disease have far fewer treatment options than in the West. At
Summary of Updated Clinical Results from the Pivotal Phase 2 Study Being Conducted in China
This single-arm, pivotal Phase 2 trial (clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT03206918) of zanubrutinib as a monotherapy in patients with R/R CLL/SLL is the basis for BeiGene's new drug application (NDA) for this indication which is currently under review by the
As of the
- The ORR by IRC was 84.6% (77/91); the complete response (CR) rate was 3.3% (3/91); the partial response (PR) rate was 59.3% (54/91) and the PR with lymphocytosis (PR-L) was 22.0% (20/91). ORRs per IRC were generally consistent across different subgroups;
- The 12-month progression-free survival (PFS) was estimated at 87.2% and the median PFS had not been reached with median PFS follow-up at 12.9 months (0.8-20.4);
- Zanubrutinib tolerability was generally consistent with previous reports of zanubrutinib treatment in patients with various B-cell malignancies. The majority of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were grade 1 or 2 in severity, with the most frequently reported TEAEs being neutrophil count decrease (68.1%), upper respiratory tract infection (45.1%), purpura (34.1%), and platelet count decreased (33.0%);
- Grade ≧3 TEAEs were reported in 75.8% of patients, with the most frequently reported being neutrophil count decrease (44.0%), lung infection (9.9%), upper respiratory tract infection (9.9%), platelet count decrease (8.8%), and anemia (8.8%); and
- Three patients had TEAEs leading to death (one case each of lung infection/cardiac failure/respiratory, cardiopulmonary failure, and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in the setting of disease progression); these were determined unlikely or unrelated to zanubrutinib treatment.
"With trial enrollment completed in 2017, we are continuing to follow its participants to assess zanubrutinib's activity for patients with R/R CLL or SLL. We are pleased that these data demonstrated 85% ORR by IRC and that the tolerability has been consistent with previous reports," said
Today's Mid-2019 Clinical Data Update Conference Call and Webcast Information:
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About Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) are forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, that arise from B lymphocytes. CLL and SLL are essentially the same disease, with the only difference being the location where the cancer primarily occurs.1 When most of the cancer cells are located in the peripheral blood and the bone marrow, the disease is referred to as CLL, although the lymph nodes and spleen are often involved. When the cancer cells are located mostly in the lymph nodes, the disease is called SLL.2
About Zanubrutinib
Zanubrutinib (BGB-3111) is an investigational small molecule inhibitor of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) discovered by
Clinical trials of zanubrutinib include a fully-enrolled, global Phase 3 clinical trial in patients with Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) comparing zanubrutinib to ibrutinib, currently the only approved BTK inhibitor for WM; a global Phase 3 clinical trial in patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL); a pivotal Phase 2 trial in patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma in combination with GAZYVA® (obinutuzumab); a Phase 3 trial comparing zanubrutinib to ibrutinib in patients with R/R CLL/SLL; and a global Phase 1 trial. In China,
Zanubrutinib has been granted by the
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An interview I did with another Steemit early adopter: @lpfaust. We talk about my traveling life, veganism, dumspter diving, creating content, and of course Steemit!
Be the Show Podcast (with @lpfaust) 8/28/2017
An interview recorded just after Anarchapulco 2017, at the 'Casa Creativa' that I organized in town. Alex & I talk about manifestation, abundance/scarcity, my healing journey, getting "woke", and much more.
Woke AF Podcast (with Alex Lasarev [Sasha Daygame])
An Interview about sustainability, moving away from an anthropocentric world-view, feeding the world, and Kenny's Conscious Kitchen.
The Paradise Paradox (With Kurt David Robinson)
An interview about living a solutions-oriented life, viewing the difficulties in life as opportunities for growth, and anarchy as the natural state of humankind.
Political Scams (with Hector Cubillos)
An interview about my travels over the summer and my vision for the future
The Paradise Paradox (with Kurt David Robinson & Aaron Battle)
An interview about the 2014 Million Mask March in Portland
Voices From the Edge (with Jo Ann Hardesty)
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All-Canadian royalty portfolio
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The Cheviot (Cardinal River) metallurgical coal mine is wholly owned by Teck Resources and is located in west central Alberta. The Cheviot (Cardinal River) metallurgical coal mine is wholly owned by Teck Resources and is located in west central Alberta. Royalty revenue from Cheviot is based upon the realized selling price of Cheviot metallurgical coal and varies with market price.
Teck announced plans to invest approximately $12 million to complete and evaluate the MacKenzie Redcap detailed design study. MacKenzie Redcap development is expected to supply approximately 1.8 million tonnes of steelmaking coal production per year and has the potential to extend Cardinal River Operations for approximately eight years beyond the planned closure in 2020.Previous Page
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How many coffee mugs does a family need? In my house, four. I started drinking coffee probably around six or seven years old. If that happened today, my parents would have been taken into custody. Lucky for me I was raised by wolves in the wild west days of fatty foods, second hand smoke, unsupervised…… Continue reading the daily purge 2-28-17
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the daily purge 2-27-17
A food supplement is on the purging block here. Powdered protein bought back in the aught years (2000-2009) left to sit in our pantry contemplating its fate. The Purging Lutheran used this to mix with milk to help build strong muscles. But protein is so much more than a body building milkshake. Protein is useful…… Continue reading the daily purge 2-27-17
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It is Saturday night at Holy Cross Lutheran (altar pictured) as we come around the bend headed for home, spiritually speaking, starting with Ash Wednesday, March 1, and ending with Easter, April 16. Normally I don't give anything up for Lent but I might give up white bread. It would be me verses my weak…… Continue reading the view from the pew 2-25-17
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The Purging Lutheran was a big fan of board games long ago but now that I am a captain of publishing who has time for fun AND games? Stratego* was a fun game but now that I am a captain of publishing I have no time for fun AND games. I like this old-timey scene…… Continue reading the daily purge 2-23-17
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The P Lutheran wishes I hadn't given this away. Not because I ever played it but because it was pretty neat to have. Playing pieces like the three-eyed fish or the Homermobile is a sign of status. And what can be more prestigious than being the owner of "Monorail!" or operating a Lard Lad Donuts…… Continue reading the daily purge 2-21-17


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Fast Moving
Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Unilever Global
Geographical scale
33 countries
Project scope
S&OP, Business Intelligence, Executive Dashboards
Anaplan, Domo
Business challenge
Unilever, a manufacturer of the world's famous brands like Rexona, Lipton, Axe, Domestos, Knorr, operates in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, one of the largest and most competitive industrial sectors in the world. Managing multi-category businesses across the globe requires flexible and agile tools to maintain a robust and effective Sales & Operations Planning process.
The Anaplan platform was chosen to support and streamline an effective S&OP as well as accelerate the whole process of preparing, aligning and evaluating operational plans in businesses.
Implementing DOMO for the S&OP process was meant to encourage more effective collaboration, faster reaction to ever-changing market dynamics and greater visibility of crucial data and metrics to respective teams so that crucial action can be taken in real time.
"Excellent tool [Anaplan], this is one of the best I`ve seen so far. This brings integration, transparency and insights."
Alfie Vivian CCVP Refreshments – North America
"Now you have one process across all brands [with Domo]. You are able at any level of business to get the information you need to make a decision."
Matthew Battista – Global Demand Planning Manager
Metals & Mining
Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works
Geographical scale
Project scope
Financial planning & Analysis, Data Integration
Business challenge
Prior to the project, budget planning for MMK was carried out in spreadsheets with all the shortcomings of this tool, not intended for budgeting in a large company. The use of the OFA module (Oracle) was limited to the function of a systematic storage of planned and actual data.
The company had been putting up with these drawbacks for a long time, until the requirements for planning granularity significantly increased, and the company's IT ecosystem became more complex.
Automated system for budgeting and budget control was implemented based on an Anaplan platform. The new system provided possibility to effectively budget with a necessary level of detalization (up to contracts and currencies), multiple access for a large number of users (220 people)), version and master data, model and data changes audit, a role-based access and a clear workflow. The project was implemented based on a so called Anaplan way project approach without wasting time on a detailed technical task.
"The implementation of Anaplan brought to life a transparent budgeting system with the level of planning detailization required for a high-quality management decision making. Notably, the launch was carried out in parallel with us updating the existing planning methodology. This became possible thanks to a so called "Anaplan Way" approach which implies avoiding the drawing of a technical specification which normally takes much time. Ultimately, we are empowered to develop and expand Anaplan with our own finance experts without involving any IT specialists and with a minimal support from consultants"
Sergey Sherstobitov, Head of Budgeting
Alcoholic beverages
Geographical scale
Project scope
S&OP audit
Management consulting
Business challenge
ASG is one of the leading alcoholic beverage companies in Russia managing its own brands and distributing world famous brands in Russia and the CIS. Significant growth in recent years demanded an upgrade across core business processes, including Sales & Operations planning. This process was somewhat flawed specifically concerning existing cycle length, issues related to running S&OP meetings effectively, confusion in roles and responsibilities as well as discipline issues. Therefore intervention was required to reveal setbacks and advise on how to rectify them.
An extensive 1,5-month-long S&OP audit was conducted with a particular close-up into one S&OP meeting called PMR (Portfolio Management Review) in order to understand how to reshape it for the good of the whole cycle.
A self-assessment survey was distributed to key members in S&OP to complement a S&OP maturity assessment and maturity score which was granted to the company upon completion of the project.
The final report included detailed diagnostics of the current S&OP cycle and advice on how to optimize it downwards, a deep dive into all S&OP meetings with a set of recommended improvements needed and special advice on behavioral and disciplinary actions to be taken without delay.
Retail & Distribution
Nevada Group
Geographical scale
Project scope
FP&A with a detailed Commercial Planning
Business challenge
The Nevada Group is a growing retail and distribution company operating in the Russian Far East. The company faces increasing competition from local players and the imminent prospect of federal players entering the region.
Under these conditions the role of making appropriate and effective management decision based on modern financial planning and forecasting tools is increasing.
For a long time, the сompany had been using Excel© as a corporate budgeting tool. It was inexpensive and ubiquitous but did not allow for work in interconnected budget models or recalculation of the entire model correctly with the minimum number of errors when changing one or several parameters. With this in mind, it was decided to implement a specialized performance management tool – Anaplan.
Anaplan, being an integrated planning and budgeting tool, was implemented. It made it possible to organize a continuous forecasting process, reduce the time needed to prepare budgets and improve the granularity and transparency of the budgeting process.
"As a result of the Anaplan implementation project, an analytical decision-making support system was created, the role and responsibility of budget holders increased due to their closer involvement in the planning process. Labor costs on the planning function has been reduced several times, and the time released is used for analysis and creating new initiatives."
Kirill Miazov, Deputy CFO
Healthcare services
Geographical scale
Project scope
Financial planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Business challenge
Prior to the implementation of Anaplan, this company used Excel© to support its budgeting process. The capabilities of this tool became insufficient for several reasons: more detailed information was needed for making management decisions as well as simultaneous access for a large number of users (dozens of users by the budget holders).
The company needed an automated financial planning platform that would provide all budget process participants with the opportunity to simultaneously work with a single dataset, single directory and, most importantly, implement the company's structure and budget formation logic.
Anaplan's multi-purpose role:
1. Effective business management at all levels – from divisions and branches of the company to senior executives.
2. A tool for evaluating financial performance of individual business areas, companies, departments and responsible persons.
3. A Unified data environment for the preparation of budget data and reporting, taking into account the features of the model for each type of activity, including reporting under IFRS.
4. Linking budgets with indicators of production activity for all activities.
"The introduction of Anaplan has made it possible to achieve the strategic goals of the assets of Medsi Group of Companies by planning and optimally allocating financial resources, coordinating the activities of departments, monitoring the achievement of goals and motivating responsible managers at various levels. We have achieved a reduction in the labor intensity and timing of the budget process, as well as improving the quality, reliability and validity of budget information and reporting for making management decisions."
Lubov Pryanishnikova, Head of Budgeting and Controlling of Medsi Group of Companies
Construction materials
Geographical scale
Project scope
Budgeting and Sales planning | Integrated business planning coving HR, Capex, Logistics, Production, Purchasing planning
Business challenge
LafargeHolcim is the world's leader in manufacturing building materials and providing complex solutions for the construction industry. As a response to market challenges, the company develops and sells universal and innovative products: cement, aggregates, concrete blends for building oil and gas facilities, plants, skyscrapers, highways, low-rise buildings and private residences.
In a bid to increase effectiveness of the current planning process and react faster in a very competitive environment, the business needed a platform for planning automation to consolidate detailed plans efficiently and support a cross- functional collaboration around planning and budgeting.
The Anaplan integrated planning platform was chosen and implemented to address the following project objectives:
"The project aimed at launching an IT-platform to power an effective planning and forecasting process while reducing time to make rational business decisions.
As a result of the project, we are able to effectively manage our planning process and people while the time for collecting and consolidating data was reduced."
Marina Orekhova, Head of Controlling LafargeHolcim Russia
"I'm definitely a fan of this platform. It is capable of automating most of the planning areas we needed. We are eager to expand the solution to new processes where the cost of individual decisions is high.
Equipping the team with the right tools, we will be set to address everchanging internal and external challenges in order to achieve our business goals."
Maxim Goncharov, CEO LafargeHolcim Russia
Alcoholic beverages
Geographical scale
Project scope
Sales | Promo | Production and Logistics | Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Business challenge
ROUST, the largest alcohol company in Central and Eastern Europe and the second largest vodka producer in the world, did their financial and operational planning in Excel© which led to wasted time and significant labor costs. A "what-if analysis" of various functional blocks was carried out using multiple poorly connected spreadsheets which did not allow for synchronization and simultaneous user work in real time.
The implementation of Anaplan streamlined planning of product sales with the subsequent calculation of production volumes, cost of goods sold (COGS) and distribution of total costs down to the level of SKU and customer.
The process of integrated scenario planning of various functional units within a single model was introduced: sales, promo, COGS, logistics, OPEX.
Currently, Advanced (as part of the roadmap for developing an already launched solution) is implementing an automation of demand forecasting and Trade promo planning in Anaplan. The goal of the project is to link Sales and Promo planning with the existing financial model and thereby accommodate a comprehensive automation of the Sales & Operations planning (S&OP) process on a single platform.
As part of the ongoing project, individual customer forecasting models, regional planning, an integrated solution for collecting inputs from all process participants (brand marketing, trade marketing, sales department, finance), online P&L recalculation, scenario planning will be brought to life.
The company's commercial team will receive an effective tool for demand planning and promo activities, and the Financial team will be able to work quickly with P&L in any necessary detail (up to the client, SKU) with a set of scenario components for each of the articles. An emphasis will be given to analyzing the effect of promo activities (Trade spend), ultimately deriving data from the price on the shelf to Net contribution of brand / counterpart.
"The key to the success of a business automation project is to maximize business participation with a minimal IT involvement. Anaplan brings this formula to perfection."
Dmitry Maruev, CIO


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Day 1: Delhi - Manali (Overnight Volvo Bus)
After your arrival in Delhi, (you are required to reach Kashmiri Gate on your own), you will board the overnight Volvo bus to Manali. (Manali is located at a distance of around 553 km from Delhi). You will spend your night in the bus.
Day 2: Manali Sightseeing
Upon reaching Manali, check in at the hotel and complete all the check-in formalities at 12 noon. Enjoy your breakfast. Relax for some time and after getting refreshed, head out for sightseeing in Manali. The places you will visit include Hadimba Devi Temple. This ancient cave temple possesses an imposing structure. Built by Maharaja Bahadur Singh in 1553, it's a four storied wooden structure with a tower reaching up to 24m high. You will also visit the Manu Temple, which is dedicated to Sage Manu, believed to be the creator of all universe, and the Vashisht Temple, whose waters are said to possess healing properties.
Day 3: Manali - Rohtang Pass - Manali
Enjoy your early morning breakfast and then depart for Rohtang Pass. (Snow Point in Rohtang Pass closed due to heavy snowfall). At an incredible height of 4,114m, it offers spectacular views of the surroundings. In Rohtang Pass, you can enjoy several snow based activities like snow scooter, skiing etc.
Day 4: Manali - Delhi
Get ready for some wonderful and exciting shopping in Manali. Some of the famous markets of Manali are Mall Road, Old Manali and Tibetan Markets. In these markets, you can purchase shawls, caps, Tibetan carpets, Buddhist paintings and artifacts, dry fruits, apples, pullovers made of yak wool, jellies, jam and other things. Later, in the evening, board your overnight Volvo bus to Delhi.
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Midland Gate is a fashion focused shopping centre and on my recent visit I certainly was impressed with the number of specialty retailers they have for women's, children's and men's fashion for different ages, lifestyles and budgets. Take a moment to look at the store directory here and I'm sure you will find many of your favourite stores and you too will be surprised with what they have to offer.
Yd, Best & Less, W Lane, Peter Alexander, Jeanswest, Cotton On Kids, Kathmandu, Beme, Cotton on Body and Valley Girl were chosen for the Instagram Guess the Retailer Instagram Competition to show off some Autumn fashion available at Midland Gate. 1 outfit from each retailer was created but I could have shown you so much more! However I guess that means there are more fabulous finds for you to discover.
With so much choice I can understand that shopping for autumn fashion can become overwhelming. Below I share a few shopping tips for anyone who doesn't know where to start along with the outfits from Week 2 of Guess the Retailer. For some autumn styling tips and the Week 1 looks click here.
Get in, Get Out Shopping Style
I love shopping and my shopping style is to look in every store before making a decision BUT when there are specialty retailers that sell everything you are in need of I would suggest you save yourself valuable time by heading straight to where the goods are. Peter Alexander is a one stop kind of shop for all bedtime needs.
Outfit details; Peter Alexander
P.A. Classic Waffle Long Sleeve Henley | Strawberries And Cream Fuzzy Easy Pj Pant | Rose Gold Glitter Homeboot | Bunny Eye Mask
I'll have what she's wearing
The fastest way to figure out what is new and how to wear it is to look at the mannequins and the visual merchandising of the store. The new arrivals and best sellers are usually on display and a styling idea for the garments is present to you. Even if you don't buy the exact look, you may get suggestions of colour and texture combinations or you may spot some fabulous accessories to finish off your looks.
Outfit details; W Lane
Stripe Bow Blouse | Zip Detail Crop Short | Patchwork Bag | Sequin Stripe Scarf | Long Red Bead Necklace.
Look no further
It felt a bit too easy selecting a look from Cotton On Body because the new arrival garments are already grouped with their complimentary colours and all the surrounding pieces can be mix and matched. Often the new arrivals are grouped and displayed in their collections so when you find something that takes your interest, take note of the surrounding garments for styling ideas.
Their snake print leggings stood out to me and they were right next to the long sleeve pink jumper. I didn't have to search hard at all thanks to the great visual merchandising of the store.
Outfit details; Cotton On Body
Movement Mesh Panelled 7/8 Tight | Workout Yoga Crop | Chalky Long Sleeve Top | Water bottle | Yoga mat | Britt Belt Bag | Lost Stereo Headphone | Chunky trainers |
Totally Clueless
I felt out of my depth when shopping for menswear because it's all so foreign to me being female and its early days in my fashion stylist career. I decided I wanted to put together an autumn look for a male who would usually wear casual clothes such as jeans and skate shoes but was off to an event that required neat attire. I believe that this is a typical scenario that guys find themselves in and I wanted to come up with a suitable outfit option.
I told the menswear stylist at yd what I was aiming for and she said she would help me out. I selected a shirt that had personality and took my liking and she recommended to pair it with chinos. While I was pondering whether brown shoes would look better than black, the stylist was already bagging up a pair of shoes in chocolate and a matching belt. At this point I began feeling like I wasn't selecting this look at all! But at the same time I appreciated how helpful she was being. The stylist knew exactly what she was doing and I didn't need much persuasion to take a risk and finish off the look with a grey textured blazer. I walked in clueless, received the highest customer service from the staff and walked out with a great look with a bit of personality that would make a guy standout from the crowd for the right reasons. Don't be afraid to ask for help!
Outfit details; yd
Teal Windmill Slim Fit Shirt | Navy Darval Chino | Boden Marl Blazer | Mocha Choc Garbo Dress Shoe | Choc Black Patel Dress Belt
On trend for Less
I aim to look modern, on trend and I love that feeling when you are wearing something new for the first few times. Unfortunately my budget doesn't allow me to buy everything I would like to buy but it is still possible to achieve my goals by shopping in well priced retailers and find those low price essentials and on trend pieces for the season. Browse all stores and decide which new season trends you desire then hunt for the pieces at the prices you can justify.
Outfit details; Best & Less
Pink denim jacket | Ripped Jeans | Peplum Hem Cami | Cut Work Ballet | Multi Disk Necklace and earring set
Happy autumn fashion shopping everyone
I was invited to collaborate and participate in the Guess the Retail competition by Midland Gate.


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Our medium yellow curry is a wonderfully full flavored blend that gives you a nice tinge of heat without a complete burn. Use about a ½ tsp. per pound of beef, chicken, fish or poultry. Curry can be used in so many dishes: rice, sauces, chicken, seafood salads, vegetables or soups. To convert powder into a paste simply mix 1 Tbsp. curry powder with 1 Tbsp. each of water and oil. To make a hotter version, add 1/2-2 t cayenne to 1/2 cup seasoning.
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The market has changed dramatically, has your value proposition?
Wow, what a difference a year makes! Comparing this time last year to now, active listings are down 44%, average month's supply of inventory is down 47%, and multiple offers/escalation clauses are the norm rather than the exception (greater Seattle market). I don't know that anyone anticipated the market we are in today. The question is has your value proposition changed?
Our client's world certainly has changed. It's no longer Sellers hoping to get a reasonable offer within 30-60 days. Now it is how to get multiple offers within a week, determine the best price and contract combinations, make sure the home appraises, and prevent the hordes of Buyers from trampling the rose bushes during the open house! What about Buyers? This market is especially difficult for Buyers. Not credit approved yet? Forget about your offer being considered. Just saw the perfect house but want to sleep on it? Yikes, good luck it will still be available in the morning. What about those Buyers who are losing bidding wars time and time again?
So has your business changed to match this crazy new environment we are in? How has your marketing plan/listing presentation changed over the last 12 months? With so few listings it is less about marketing (buyers have no problem finding well priced homes) and more about your strategy for encouraging and managing multiple offers. What are you doing differently to write/present winning offers for your Buyers? Do you have a strategy for identifying off market properties?
2013 will be a terrific year for those Brokers who have adapted their value proposition to the new market. Our Brokers are already ahead in sales and commissions over the same period last year and last year we were up double digits from the year before! If you haven't changed your approach to the new market and would like some help, give me a call. I would be happy to share with you what is fueling our success.
The Market Has Turned – Has Your Business?
You could feel the turn of the market in mid-summer of last year. While prices continued to be soft in many areas, the close-in markets in Seattle and the Eastside started to show signs of stabilizing as did affordable housing ($300,000 or less) in most of King County. We are now seeing multiple offers in many price ranges. First time home buyers moving out of rentals (or their parent's basement) and investors who want rentals, are competing against each other in the low end. Move up buyers who have been sitting on the sidelines are now coming back in to the market before interest rates and prices rise. High end buyers have regained confidence in their stock portfolios and are coming back in with cash or huge down payments.
What does the market look like for 2012? With inventory down over 20% overall and down 32%+ in Snohomish County, it is a Seller's market in most areas however the level of distressed properties (24% in King and 35% in Snohomish counties) will continue to put a damper on prices.
How does this impact our businesses? As always, well priced listings are key. Buyers do have fewer choices but are more informed than ever and won't bother with overpriced properties. If a seller won't price and prepare their home properly, don't take the listing. Our brokers utilize a unique 16 step seller process that helps us only take listing that sell quickly. As for buyers, with fewer quality properties on the market, they need to be prepared to act quickly and decisively. Being pre- approved by a reputable lender is a given. Making sure your buyers are fully informed on the market so they have the confidence to write an offer when they see a good value is critical. We use a 10 step buyer process to clarify our buyer's needs and educate them on the market so they can make a confident decision after viewing 5-8 homes rather than 20+ homes.
So what will your business results be in 2012? The brokers in our office increased their commissions 25% in 2011 using our proven processes even though the market was down. We should all have a plan in place to outperform the market. If you don't and would like help to create one, please contact me. I would be happy to share with you our practices and help you make 2012 one of your best years ever.
The Importance of Clarity
What's the most important thing you can bring to your clients? Is it your knowledge of the local market? Is it your negotiation expertise? Is it your property marketing skills? While all of these skills are important for your clients, I would suggest they are not THE most important thing you can bring to your clients.
The single most important thing you can bring to your clients is clarity. Whether they are buyers or sellers, clients who are not clear have a difficult time making a decision. If a seller does not have a clear understanding of the current market and their property's value, will they price their home to sell? Probably not. What about buyers? Do confused buyers make a decision? No, they want to "think about it".
How do we provide clarity to our clients? Studies show that 60% of the population is primarily visual learners so we know that showing is better than telling for most clients. Simple charts and graphs are much better methods to communicate than text or single line MLS search outputs. So what to use? Trendgraphix charts are an option but can be busy and hard to decipher. We have a program that uses MLS data to show the client their odds of selling and illustrates the inventory flowing in and out of the market using the concept of water flowing in and out of a pond. Both are good/simple visuals for our clients and help them become clear about the state of the current market so they can make decisions.
Compare these charts to a single line MLS report which many brokers use in their CMAs. Which do you think is easier to read, understand, and provides more clarity for a client? Think about what you use to educate your clients on the market. Does it provide clarity or confusion?
All the best,
Kevin Scott
2012 Business Planning
As we approach the holidays and market activity slows, it makes for the perfect time to plan for next year. Here are a couple ideas on approaches you might take:
For those that are a little ADD (and who in real estate isn't), this is the short and sweet version. Set aside one full day for your
planning and start with the following three questions:
– What worked for you in 2011?
– What didn't work for you in 2011?
– What will you continue to do and what will you add to your business in 2012?
Spend the morning noting the answers to these questions and then grab your accountability partner, manager, or skills group member and
share each other's answers. It makes the planning more fun/ interesting and you may each pick up new ideas to incorporate into your own plans. Work individually in the afternoon creating an execution roadmap and calendar for your plan. What will you do? What can your staff or assistant do? What can you automate? Be sure to record the dates these activities are to be completed each month. I find getting my "to do's" logged on my calendar significantly increases the odds the task actually gets done on time.
For those of you with a little longer attention span and who like details, a spreadsheet is a great place to start. Expect to spend two to
three days analyzing numbers (income goal, average sale price, average commission, expenses, projected number of leads/prospects, conversion rates) and creating your marketing and contact plan with a calendar of events that will generate the contacts you need. Don't forget to incorporate your personal and family goals into your plan as well.
If 2011 was not the year you hoped for and you need a better result in 2012, then now is the time to take action. Call me and let's create a
customized plan (short or detailed) for your success in 2012 and beyond.
Staying Top of Mind – Community Events
Staying "Top of Mind" with your current and prospective clients is the single most important thing you can do for the success of your
business. How to do that on a regular basis and not be perceived as spamming your contacts is the challenge. Postcards, personal notes, eNewsletters and snail mail Newsletters are all good options as long as there is content of value. Another terrific option is to hold a community event and invite your sphere to participate. Your office parking lot can be a great location for a paper shredding or electronic recycling day. We have used Datasite (http://www.datasitenw.com/) for shredding and 1 Green Planet (http://1greenplanet.org/) for recycling and had a packed parking lot with 50 – 75 cars coming through for each event. Think of the awareness you can build for yourself and your brand with such events. Even better than the added community awareness you will create is that this is the perfect reason to pick up the phone and call your sphere. They will appreciate you thinking of them and offering this valuable service. Whether they take advantage of the opportunity or not, you get kudos for your effort and thoughtfulness. How great is that??
I just scheduled a free health screening day at our office and can't wait to see the response from the community and the impact on the
business. Our Brokers have closed over $3M in incremental sales over the last six months as result of these activities. I encourage you to start scheduling your own community events so that you can achieve similar results!
Staying Top of Mind – Real Estate Reviews
Many of your clients have an annual meeting with their CPA, financial advisor, insurance agent, and attorney, however few of them think to do the same with their real estate broker even though their home may be one of the largest assets they own. A great way to stay "Top of Mind" with your clients is to prepare an annual real estate review for them and invite them to discuss it over lunch or coffee. The content of the review should give them a good understanding of what has happened over the last year in the market at the county, city and neighborhood levels in terms of sales activity and property values however it is not at the detail level of a comparable market analysis (CMA). You are not trying to tell them specifically what their house is worth as you would in a listing presentation but rather educate them on the trends in the marketplace so they have a general idea on any change in their property value over the last year. If they want more detail then sure provide it, otherwise keep it somewhat high level so the reviews are easy to prepare and discuss.
Here is the content we prepare for our Broker's reviews:
* Property Profile from Realist
* 18 Month Trendgraphix Charts at the County and City level
* Neighborhood Market Trend Report from the title company
* Neighborhood Pricing Reports including;
– Odds of Selling Chart
– 90 day Activity Chart
– Competitive Price Point Chart
It takes the staff about 30 minutes to create this package once a Broker gives us their client name and address. It should take you about the same and it gives you a great reason to call your database and set up a brief meeting. Our clients really appreciate the information and it helps keep us "Top of Mind"! A hard copy sample is available if you would like to see our format in its final form. Just give me a call at 206 412 1118 or drop me an email at email@example.com
Staying Top Of Mind – eNewsletters
Success in real estate is all about the ability to stay "Top of Mind" with clients. Statistics show the average person knows 10.3 Realtors and that clients often call the Realtor that contacted them last even if that is not the agent that worked with them on their last transaction. Analysis further shows that you need to connect with your clients three times a month to stay "Top of Mind". So how do you effectively (and efficiently) do that? One good contact vehicle is a monthly eNewsletter with information of real value. Not a "Time to Spring Forward" message but something with real content that shows the client you put some thought into the message and it's not just an obvious automated
service. Content such as local neighborhood statistics, reminders of property tax appeal dates, listing of up-coming local events, and year end
market reviews are all good subjects that clients find of interest and can set you apart from the crowd. The key is delivering content of value and executing your contact strategy consistently on a month in, month out basis.
If your office has a system in place for eNewsletters that you can customize, take advantage of it. We create our own customized monthly eNewsletter for our Brokers and use a service by MailChimp to distribute and track the results. Try it. It's free and effective.
All the best on staying "Top of Mind" with your clients!


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Compassionate service until Oct. 13. A longer version of this blog appeared originally on Oct. 30, 2009.
Stereotypes exist, of course, because they are based on general truths. The problem comes when we apply them to everybody. My visiting teachers gave a lesson recently on the importance of nurturing children and repeated the statement oft repeated in RS lessons: "Women are more nurturing than men." What century is that notion from? Both my sons and my son-in-law are nurturing fathers. When I visit my grandchildren, I call either their father or mother when a dirty diaper needs attention. My nurturing instincts now halt at the first whiff of baby poop.
Yes, I did change my own babies' diapers and I loved and nurtured my children in every way but one. I never made baby quilts for them or sewed their clothes. God chose not to bless me with the spatial ability necessary to cut up a two-dimensional piece of fabric and stitch it into a three-dimensional garment. I tried saving money by shopping at thrift stores and botching do-it-yourself decorating projects. Eventually, I found our family benefited more by my using the talents I have been blessed with to help earn the living rather than by trying to develop non-existent abilities.
Since my mother was the super-homemaker type, I must have received more of my aunt's genes. George realized my family's less than conventional bend the day he met Aunt Loosy. She drove up in a dump truck from which she alighted wearing a dress and heels. Her car wasn't running, so she had driven the truck to a Relief Society meeting. I don't remember why she had a dump truck as a spare vehicle—maybe to keep her tractor company.
While I'm attacking stereotypes, what about the idea that women are romantics while men are only interested in sex? I taught junior high long enough to be disabused of that notion. A note a 13-year-old girl writes about the thrill of having a guy's hands next to her butt is sexual, not romantic. And 14-year-old boys discussing the hope that when they're 16, maybe they'll be driving down the freeway and see their student teacher and wave to her is romantic. Dumb, but romantic.
George froths at priesthood lessons that instruct the brethren to tell their wives they love them every day. He knows his wife's attitude is, "Why do you need to tell me unless you change your mind?" But maybe most women do enjoy hearing, "I love you" every day. And maybe I should quit complaining and just be grateful that Relief Society lessons don't admonish the sisters to reassure their husbands of their manhood in bed every night.


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Like the earlier two movies in the series, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb is a light comedy with lots of animated creatures and clever CGI, so it's a great family movie. It releases December 19, 2014. For those curious about what trailer shots I worked on, they include the animals running amuck at the planetarium dinner (0:42), the Triceratops crashing into the case (1:29), the bronze lions in Trafalgar Square (1:50), and the Pompeii lava sequence (2:07). This trailer debuts in theaters today, before Guardians of the Galaxy.
I am a Visualization Supervisor and Senior Animator in Los Angeles with over eighteen years of experience crafting powerful, cinematic moments for the entertainment industry. Clients include Disney, Marvel Studios, 20th Century Fox, Universal Studios. Before my career in the film and advertising industry, I worked at Rockstar Games, where I was a Senior Animator on Red Dead Redemption. I also illustrate and create visual art in my spare time.
Visualization is a process that allows a complicated production to be imagined in advance, usually with the use of computer animation. It is commonly used to help plan out sections of entertainment projects like films, television shows, commercials, VR experiences, and theme park rides.
An example of visualization in action is "previsualization" artists using 3D software to animate an early version of a feature film sequence that will rely on complicated visual effects. The extra amount of detail provided by this first pass of the sequence is a crucial blueprint for the director, cast, and crew once production begins.
After the film is shot, "postvis artists" use software to finish a rough pass of incomplete shots that feature bluescreens and other stand-in material. These updated shots become clear enough for editors and test audiences to follow the action of the film, so studios can get a sense of what is working as a film evolves in post-production. By the time the final VFX are finished, the previs and postvis work is fully replaced, with no trace left for audiences other than the guide for compositions and timing that only a team of skilled visualization artists can quickly provide.
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Stephen Hauschka delivers the win for Buffalo
The Buffalo Bills pulled off another upset on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Tennessee Titansby a score of 13-12 at New Era Field. Stephen Hauschka was the hero for the Bills, connecting on a 46-yard field goal to win the game as time expired. Today's links has all of the coverage from Sunday's win, with updates from Lorenzo Alexander, Jerry Hughes, Josh Allen, and much more.
Hauschka: "It was a Huge Victory for the Team" – BuffaloBills.com
Bills kicker Stephen Hauschka spoke to the media following the team's win against the Titans. Hauschka spoke about making the game winning field goal and what was going through his head as he prepared for the attempt.
What Josh Allen, Bills said about passing game struggles vs. Titans | NewYorkUpstate.com
Allen threw for 82 yards on 10 of 19 passing with no passing touchdowns and an interception.
What to make of Josh Allen's fourth quarter comeback for the Bills | NewYorkUpstate.com
The first and last drive of the game illicit hope. Everything in between those two drives, however, was shaky at best.
The Bills pull one out in their first close game of the season | WGR 550 SportsRadio
Josh Allen came through when he was needed the most
Sean McDermott: "We Got Into a Good Rhythm" – BuffaloBills.com
HC Sean McDermott spoke to the media following the Bills' victory over the Tennessee Titans on October 7th. Topics included: Defensive development, communication improvements, and Josh Allen's growing level of confidence.
Why didn't Bills' Jerry Hughes finish sack of Titans QB Marcus Mariota? | NewYorkUpstate.com
Hughes had Mariota in a bear hug and what seemed to be a quarterback sack before Mariota broke free.


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indentured servants, slaves
In response to labor shortages, Virginia and other colonies relied on __ (poor whites from England) and __
A philosophical movement that used logic and reason to explain the workings of nature was known as the __. Ben Frainklin was the best known representative of this movement.
__ was a massachusetts town suffered from witchcraft hysteria during the early 1690s.
Aside from tobacco, name a cash crop grown in South Carolina.
Great Awakening
__ was a religious movement that swept through the colonies during the 1730s.
The first permanent English settlement in North America was __.
John rolfe helped to save Jamestown by establishing __ as a viable cash crop for the colony.
Maryland was established as a haven for the __ who were being persecuted in England.
The settlers of the Massachusetts Bay Colony were known as __ because they wanted to remove Catholic practices from the Anglican Church (but tehy did not want to leave the Anglican Church).
South Carolina
This colony was the most dependent on slave labor (even from its very founding).
The __ were one of the three advanced civilizations that were located in Mexico between 1200-1500.
__ was one of the few countries that did not support early exploration of the New World.
Christopher Columbus sailed for __ in 1492.
biological exchange
The __ is a term used to describe the sharing of plants, animals and diseases between the New World, Europe, and Africa.
Located off the coast of present-day North Carolina and often referred to as the "Lost Colony", __ represented one of England's first attempts to establish a permanent colony in the New World in 1587.
minerals, exotic products
Profit from __ and __ was the overriding objective of the joint-stock Virginia Company.
Virginia Company, Jamestown
A joint-stock company, the __ was formed to fund British colonies, even the 1607 __ colony.
Maryland, the Carolinas
Proprietary colonies, such as __ and __ were given to individuals who desired wealth but did not usually become colonists themselves.
Colonies were also an outlet for Britain's __.
food shortages, Powhatans
__ made the early years of Jamestown grim, except when the __ provided corn.
Indian uprising
In 1622, an __ was created due to deteriorating relations with the Indians.
minerals, trade, agriculture
English investors searched for profits from __ and __ with Indians, no from __.
__ was the primary motivation for the founding of several colonies.
The __ colony was founded by separatists on a mission to build a Christian commonwealth outside the structure of the Anglican church.
Rhode Island
__ was established by Roger Williams, a religious dissenter from Massachusetts.
__ was founded as a refuge for English Cahtolics.
William Penn, Pennsylvania
__, a Quaker, founded __ and invited Europe's persecuted religious sects to his colony.
Dutch, New Netherland
The __, with their policy of toleration, allowed members of all faiths to settle in __.
Pequot War of 1637, King Philip's War
Puratins retaliated harshly against Indian resistance in the __ and __ from 1675-1676.
Roger Williams, William Penn
Only __ and __ treated the natives as equals.
Tuscarora, Yamasee Wars
Conflicts in the Carolinas -the __ and __- occurred because of Indian slave trade and other abuses by traders.
France, Spain
__ and __ used natives to further their imperial ambitions, which allowed the Native Americans to play the European powers against one another.
Lords Commissioners of Trade and Plantations
__ administered the economy of the British Empire.
__ is the economic doctrine that says government control of foreign trade is of paramount importance for ensuring the prosperity and security of a state.
Navigation Acts
The __ decreed that enumerated goods had to go directly to England and discouraged manufacturing in the colonies.
The Glorious Revolution
__ of 1688 resulted in a period of "salutary neglect" of the colonies.
French and Indian War
The __ (also known as The Seven Years' War) was the first world war and was eventually won by the British.
acts, taxes
Left with an enormous national debt from the Seven Year's War, King George III began to implement various __ and __ to make up for the money lost in protecting England's colonies.
Stamp Act
Colonial reaction to the __ of 1765 was the first intimation of real trouble for imperial authorities: colonists argued that citizens should be taxed only by their elected representatives.
Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party
Spontaneous resistance led to the __; organized protests staged the __.
Coercive Acts
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Bibby Offshore to deliver decom ops in North Sea
Bibby Offshore (BOUK), a subsea services provider to the oil and gas industry, has secured a multi-million pound contract with a North Sea operator, to deliver decommissioning operations in the Northern North Sea East Shetland Basin.
The agreement, due to start in the second quarter of 2016 and be completed by the end of 2016, will utilise one of Bibby Offshore's construction support vessels with adequate deck space and crane capabilities to execute operations approximately 550km North-East of Aberdeen, the company said on Monday.
Bibby Offshore has been appointed to carry out remedial rock placement over the existing 16" oil export pipeline, recovery of 12" pipeline bundles, subsea structure removal with pile severance and debris removal within the platform's 500m zone and along bundle routes. Waste disposal services will also be provided by Bibby Offshore, recovering items that can be decontaminated, disposed or recycled, followed by an over-trawl of the cleared field, the company added.
Bibby Offshore did not reveal the name of the client, nor the value of the contract.
Fraser Moonie, chief operating officer of Bibby Offshore, said: "We are looking forward to building on our existing relationship with this particular client and continuing our partnership to provide subsea services for its offshore assets.
"Decommissioning work is of a specialist nature and, with more oil and gas infrastructures reaching the end of their design life, multi-industry experience is key to ensure each project is complete in a safe and responsible manner."


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Gynecomastia Before & After Pictures in Charleston, SC
No man likes the phrase, "man boobs", and yet for those men who have developed gynecomastia, also known as the unnatural enlargement of their male breast tissue, the accumulation of chest fat is more than just a word, because it can severely detract from one's self-confidence, even making it difficult or next to impossible to comfortably be around others without hiding the symptoms of gynecomastia. Are you unfairly prevented from enjoying activities like sunbathing or swimming at the beach? Thankfully, there are safe cosmetic solutions from board certified, ASPS plastic surgeon Heidi Williams, M.D., for those men and boys of Mt. Vernon, Charleston, Summerville, or any of the surrounding South Carolina communities suffering from gynecomastia.
In many instances of gynecomastia, the causes of enlarged male breasts are medical in nature, as gynecomastia is a medical condition that causes abnormal swelling or enlargement of the fatty breast tissue in certain genetically predisposed men and boys. Some patients who are affected by this condition can grow large breasts that make it very difficult and even impossible to be confident around others. The threat of the hurtful jab, "man boobs", is uniquely undermining to the male psyche, and as a result, gynecomastia can cause patients to withdraw from life and the joys of living without worries or concerns such as the stress that gynecomastia can cause.
And while the causes of gynecomastia itself are various, it is no uncommon for the condition to occur in young men during early stages of development and is extremely common during puberty, in addition to showing up among fully mature male patients as well. In some instances, gynecomastia can be caused by an imbalance of androgen and estrogen, which means that it cannot be addressed through exercise or diet and in those instances, the only real permanent solution is breast reduction surgery.
By turning to a world class surgeon like Dr. Williams, who is a recognized expert on gynecomastia, you can reduce back pain and make it much easier to exercise and to stick to it, and many men and boys who undergo breast reduction surgery with Dr. Williams after suffering for years from gynecomastia often report a tremendous boost to their confidence and soaring self-esteem, as this surgery can be truly life changing for those who are self-conscious about excess fat on their chest. The lingering psychological damage that often affects those who have suffered from gynecomastia is of the greatest concern to Dr. Williams, and her patients appreciate her compassionate, understanding approach to treatment when undergoing this life-changing procedure.
Do you want to restore your chest to a tighter, more taut and muscular shape that just feels and looks more masculine? You can expect more definition and a more obvious contour as a result of undergoing the gynecomastia procedure with Dr. Williams, and many patients feel completely transformed as if their life has begun anew following their gynecomastia procedure. If you want to see what results you can expect from your gynecomastia procedure with Dr. Williams, then take a moment to take a look at these impressive before and after photographs of our satisfied past patients.
Eliminate man boobs and excess fat on the chest for a more chiseled, masculine appearance. Review these before and after pictures, and then schedule your consultation now at the office of board certified, ASPS plastic surgeon Heidi Williams, M.D., for those residents of Mt. Vernon, Charleston, Summerville, or any of the surrounding South Carolina communities who want excellent outcomes from a compassionate and caring team who utilize the absolute latest in medical technologies to help you get the look you want!


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Review: Timeless Is The Time Travel Adventure You've Been Waiting For
Recaps & ReviewsTimeless Oct 3, 2016 Craig Byrne, Editor-In-Chief
Some of my favorite science fiction stories are time travel ones. Back to the Future is and probably always will be my favorite movie; Doctor Who is my #1 British import; I probably would have watched the heck out of Voyagers! if I had been old enough to have been around for it; and my favorite episodes of Lois & Clark were the ones where they'd have Tempus, the sarcastic time traveler from the future determined to prevent his future Utopia. Those examples aren't even the absolute best of the genre, but they all meant a lot to me.
When I first heard about Timeless (premiering Monday night, October 3 at 10PM on NBC) I admit I was skeptical. Team going through time to stop a villain? What is this, NBC's Legends of Tomorrow? My excitement level for the show grew when I heard about some of the casting. And then I saw Timeless…
…and it became my favorite Fall pilot of 2016. What did I like about it? There's an attention to detail with the costuming and such, and the mixture of characters is fun. (I'm still not over the seemingly database-connected computer on Legends of Tomorrow in 1975. Anachronisms are annoying!) I admit that I was not familiar with Abigail Spencer's work (an issue I need to rectify), but I was absolutely familiar with Matt Lanter, who, when not voicing future Sith masters over on Star Wars: The Clone Wars or playing aliens on Star-Crossed, was one of the best parts of The CW's 90210 reboot. Malcolm Barrett, the third part of the main trio, was on Better Off Ted! Have you seen Better Off Ted? If no, you should. It's on Netflix. The motion sensor episode is one of the funniest things I've ever seen.
Oh, and those Legends of Tomorrow comparisons? They're totally invalid once you see this show. Whereas Legends is a romp through the DC Comics universe in different eras, where a barista can be a demigoddess and the best episodes are the ones where you can get excited to see characters like Jonah Hex or Connor Hawke, Wyatt, Rufus, and Lucy are three folks with their own skill sets but no superpowers who are thrust into an incredible situation. They're very different shows, and that's cool.
I still find it awkward as all get out that the time machine looks like the CBS Eye, and I'm surprised it hasn't been rebuilt as a peacock or something, but that's really the only production design flaw that I could see. In the pilot episode, they go back to the time of the Hindenburg blimp disaster, and the visual effects and design of the period are movie-quality. Shantel VanSanten (The Flash) is almost completely unrecognizable as a woman from the 1930s that Matt Lanter's Wyatt takes a liking to.
Timeless comes from creators Eric Kripke (Supernatural) and Shawn Ryan (The Shield). There are a lot of parallels between this and their other work, and the show seems to juggle the writers' talents together well. At one point, the team uses alias that are right out of the Winchester Brothers playbook; and let's be real, Wyatt Logan could totally fit in as the third – erm, fourth Winchester brother. Maybe this one they wouldn't leave in Hell.
Goran Visnjic plays Garcia Flynn, the "bad" time traveler who seems to be part of a larger scheme. The best villains are the ones who don't think they're villains; I'm not entirely certain he's bad at this point, either. Some other characters, however, I am already wondering about their intentions. Keep your eyes open for Arrow's Susanna Thompson in a key role. The notion that this time travel can make significant alterations to the present is a key point in Timeless.
The most important thing about watching Timeless is that it is fun, and that's what I want from my TV. I can also say that I judge something by how many times I watch it, and I've watched this pilot episode three times. The wait for Episode 2 was killer; fortunately, NBC made that one available to press and that, too, maintained the quality. See if you like it as much as I did, and if you want to talk about it, come to our Timeless discussion forum here at KSiteTV.
You can see some photos from the Timeless season premiere below. Don't miss the first episode tonight on NBC!


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Below are the latest planning applications received by the York Council for the Micklegate ward.
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Representations can be made in favour of, or in objection to, any application via the Planning on line web site. http://planningaccess.york.gov.uk/online-applications/
Ref No: 16/01465/FUL
Location: 105 Bishopthorpe Road York YO23 1NY
Proposal: Change of use from residential (use class C3) to mixed use residential with child minders (use class D1) together with first floor side extension, single storey front extension and loft conversion with dormer to rear
Applicant: Mrs Rachel McNichol
Contact M T S Architectural Services
Consultation Expiry Date 18 July 2016
Case Officer: David Johnson Expected Decision Level DEL
Ref No: 16/01466/TCMAS
Location: Northern House Rougier Street York YO1 6HZ
Proposal: Upgrade of telecommunications equipment to include replacement antenna and new equipment cabin
Applicant: EE Ltd And Hutchinson 3G UK Ltd
Contact WHP Wilkinson Helsby
Consultation Expiry Date 18 July 2016
Case Officer: David Johnson Expected Decision Level DEL


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Seattle's affordable housing crisis is among the worst in the entire country. 1 in 10 units sit vacant, while working people, small businesses, people of color, and LGBTQ people are being rapidly gentrified out of our city. With rent averaging over two thousand dollars a month, Seattle urgently needs rent control to stop Seattle's out-of-control rent hikes!
That's why this week, Councilwoman Kshama Sawant introduced two measures: 1) A comprehensive, citywide rent control ordinance without corporate loopholes; and 2) An economic evictions assistance ordinance, which is needed to immediately protect tenants against huge rent increases.
Can you pitch in $15, $50 or $100 to build the movement for rent control in Seattle?
The movement for rent control is growing across the country. Earlier this year, working people and tenant's rights activists won a major victory in Oregon, becoming the first state in the country to enact statewide rent control, and a rent control bill is now moving forward in Colorado. Under Oregon's new law, it's now illegal for a landlord to increase a tenant's rent by more than 7% a year. The law also sets limits on how much rent can be increased between leases, removing the incentive to evict tenants in order to jack up rents.
This victory would not have been possible without tireless organizing from renters and tenant's rights organizations, who have been fighting for rent control for years. It shows that when we fight, we can win.
Here in Seattle, and across the country, the for-profit housing market has failed us. Our city has been the national leader in the number of construction cranes three years running, yet sky-high housing costs and weak tenant's rights laws have combined to lead to an epidemic of gentrification and evictions. On average, one of our neighbors in District 3 is evicted every other day.
In Washington state, rent control measures were blocked at the state legislature in response to grassroots tenant organizing in the 1980's. The real estate lobby succeeded in passing a law in Olympia that banned cities like Seattle from doing anything to regulate skyrocketing rents.
But as Kshama said at this week's press conference: "We have two choices. One, just sit on our hands and expect that some day, in the distant future, the Democratic establishment will gather the courage to break from the real estate lobby and finally stand with us. We've done that kind of waiting for 40 years. Or we can begin the fight here."
Passing a comprehensive, citywide rent control ordinance in Seattle would create huge pressure for the state legislature to finally lift the undemocratic state ban on rent regulation. Democrats now control the State House, State Senate and governor's mansion. There is no excuse for further inaction. The time to for rent control is now.
Just this week, news broke that Amazon has already dumped $200,000 to the Chamber of Commerce's corporate PAC, CASE. The PAC now sits on a war chest of over $500,000. These big business interests have fought tooth-and-nail against all of our movements, from the $15 minimum wage to last year's Tax Amazon struggle. We know that corporate interests like these and the real-estate lobby will spend big this year to try to defeat Kshama Sawant and our movement to make Seattle affordable for all.
Corporate politicians make lots of big promises to try to win votes, but you can't serve two bosses: big business and working people. We can't address rampant inequality without standing up to Amazon, which has paid no taxes for the past two years and is headed up by Jeff Bezos, the richest man in human history. And we can't address Seattle's out-of-control rent costs without standing up to the big landlords and wealthy developers who are raking in record profits.
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This finish is usually appropriate for garages and indoor spaces such as screened in porches. It has a smooth, slick surface that can later be sealed, painted and/or polished. It is normally not appropriate for driveways or walkways because it can be slippery when it gets wet. While the concrete is still wet, the smooth texture is created by multiple passes with a hand trowel or a towel machine.
Broom finish is one of the most common exterior application for driveways, patios and walkways/sidewalks in Hampton Roads. It is usually the most cost effective finish and provides a non-slip surface for walking and enjoying outdoor activities. While the surface is still wet, a horse hair broom is used to create a consistent, even texture with a little grip for footing.
Textured finish is a good choice if you want an upgraded look but do not have the budget for pavers or other masonry products. Also called stamped concrete, it can provide a different atmosphere for a patio or covered porch, especially if you are using it for a space for entertaining. Depending on the type of texture desired, this surface can become slippery when wet. For this reason, we may offer guidance on where this is an appropriate application as well as the pros and cons.
Exposed Aggregate is a pea gravel base concrete. The concrete is usually gray or a buff (tan) color. It is applied and finished like a regular concrete product. Once it is poured and smoothed, a liquid product called Control Set is sprayed on the surface with a sprayer and covered with plastic. After a number of hours or the next day, depending on the size and scope of the job, the plastic is removed and the surface is power washed exposing the pea gravel. The surface is then acid washed and sealed with a luster sealant.