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Montañita via Guayaquil
After an incredible 12 days exploring the Galápagos Islands, we wanted to have some down time to relax and reflect on our experience, and plan our next movements further north. We decided to skim through Ecuador as we were keen to get to Colombia, but we had heard good things about Montañita, a small surf town 4 hours west of Guayaquil, and so decided to stop there for a few days. After getting our flight back from Baltra airport to Guayaquil, we had an afternoon to kill before getting our bus to Montañita, and so we jumped in a taxi and headed into the centre of Ecuador's largest city.
An Afternoon in Guayaquil
Our first stop was the Parque de las Iguanas, a small square located in the Seminar Park in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil and surrounded by grand buildings. As the name suggested the park was teaming with large green iguanas, as well as terrapins bathing in various pools. Many iguanas were hanging in the trees, and so we had to be careful not to get hit by iguana poop as we wandered around! It was great being able to get so close to them, take a few snaps, and watch the locals feeding them with lettuce leaves and bananas.
We then wandered through the city centre towards the waterfront of the Rio Guayas, and headed towards Las Penas, the colourful, artistic district of the city. To get there we wandered along the river front passing through various parks with water features and tropical plants. Once we arrived we headed up the steep roads past brightly painted walls, rustic doors and shutters (and many armed guards!) until we reached the lighthouse at the top of Cerro Santa Ana. At the top we started chatting to two local guys from the city called Juan and Julio, who were really friendly and kindly offered to give us a short tour of a few key spots around the city centre.
We spent a few fun hours getting to know Juan and Julio, and visited their favourite local juice bar, a historic clock tower, handicraft markets and a cheap but decent spot to try traditional Ecuadorian food. In return, they quizzed us about lots of English words, as the were keen to learn 'English English', rather than 'American English'. We had heard that Guayaquil wasn't the safest city to visit, so were surprised to find such generous hospitality. That being said, we were glad to have a local show us through the more edgy parts of the city, pointing out when to be wary of pick pockets. After an interesting afternoon of exploring Guayaquil it was time to move on, and so we headed back to the bus station around 6, and took the 3-hour bus west to the costal town of Montañita.
After arriving at the bus station we jumped in a cab and headed a few kilometres up the coast to Kamala, a lively hostel run by Anna and James, an Aussie and a Brit who'd met on their travels and decided to run the place together. There was a large bar area where they served chilled beers and home cooked food, a huge pool and a friendly vibe, so as we settled in we looked forward to spending a few days there to chill and enjoy some down time.
The beach was literally 20 meters away from the hostel, making it ideal to go for a quick swim (when the waves weren't too big!), or stroll down the coast along the sand to get to the town. The following morning, after a hearty breakfast of fruit and pancakes, we wandered down the coast to the centre of town to suss it out. Our fist impression of Montañita was that it felt a little tacky, but it definitely had a fun atmosphere and seemed like a great place to have a big night out. We stopped for lunch at a small restaurant and ordered the 'menu de dia' to keep things cheap.
Whilst walking through the town we noticed how many birds were perched on the electricity cables - literally thousands - meaning you had to be careful not to get showered when walking underneath, and many of the locals walked around with umbrellas as a precaution! That afternoon there was a pirate party kicking off at Kamala hostel, and so after a few beers and shots of rum we all headed out into town for some cheap cocktails. We had heard that the best club to visit was 'Lost Beach Club', and we all ended up there and danced into the early hours.
Searching for Mantas
During our stay at Kamala the owner Anna had spoken to us a lot about the Manta Rays that were visiting the area, and having not seen them herself was very keen to arrange a diving trip. The odds of spotting them were apparently very good, and having always wanted to dive with Mantas we were easily persuaded to sign up. After waiting for a few days for the right conditions we were up early and drove about half an hour south to the small town of Ayangue where we met up with her friends who worked at Ray Aguila dive outfit. We visited two dive sites that morning and whilst we did see lots of fish, sharks and corals, as well as hearing humpback whales underwater, unfortunately we did NOT spot the ever elusive Mantas!
Isla de la Plata
One of the most popular places to visit from Montañita is Isla de la Plata (also known as the 'Poor mans Galápagos') situated off the coast of Puerto Lopez, a town not far north from our hostel. Having just been to the Galápagos Islands we felt it might be a bit of a disappointment, but we had been told it was humpback whale season and spotting them was pretty certain on the journey there and back. By chance we bumped into the lovely Swiss couple who were also on our Galapagos cruise, Flo and Margot. As neither of us had seen whales during our cruise we were all excited to have another chance, and so they headed to Kamala hostel (who had organised the trip for us) and joined our group.
After an hours drive we arrived at the small seaside town of Puerto Lopez. The docks were filled with fishing boats, attracting many pelicans, and after being introduced by our guide we all piled into a boat and set off from the port towards Isla de la Plata. We were told by our guide to keep an eye out for whales on the way, and so our group were fixated on the deep water with cameras at the ready as we headed towards the island. After about half an hour we spotted our first whale on the horizon, but unfortunately it was too far away to see properly. We spotted a few others again in the distance but they all seemed to disperse, and our captain explained that we'd have a better chance on our way back.
We arrived on the Island around 11am, and were organised into 2 separate groups. After a bit of waiting around our guide led us up the path to the top of the hill, and began to explain about dry climate and conditions on the island, and how it affected the vegetation and wildlife. Once we got to the top we spotted a series of nests belonging to the Blue Footed Booby, birds we had seen a lot of on the Galápagos. The novelty of their brightly coloured feet still hadn't worn off for us, and we enjoyed watching each couple perform their typical mating dance accompanied by whistles and squarks.
We continued further to the edge of the island and stopped at a huge cliff face that looked out over the ocean. There were many birds nesting and flying around the cliffs, including tropic birds, Nazca boobies and frigates. Our guide explained the meaning behind the name of the island - Isla de la Plata - meaning Silver Island. This was due to the colour of the ground covered by thousands of bird droppings. This created the illusion of a shimmering silver island for boats looking from a distance. We were also told that the fertile soil created from the droppings was incredibly sacred and valuable during inca times, and trespassing in these areas could be punishable by death!
After walking back to the boat we were told we had some snorkelling time, and so we headed a little way up the coast to a spot which we were told had beautiful corals. Unfortunately once we entered the water we realised the visibility was really poor, and so found it hard to spot anything in the silt-filled water. We did managed to spot a sea turtle, a small Ray and some tropical fish, although most of the footage wasn't clear enough to make out. We then got back into the boat and had a quick sandwich and banana before making our way back.
The journey back was our last shot at seeing humpbacks, and our guide told us we would be better prepared to find them this time. After half an hour of travel the captain signalled that there were whales in the area, and so we kept our eyes peeled looking for any activity in the expansive blue ocean. We started to notice large shadows moving beneath us, and some whales started to rise above the water level showing their tails and dorsal fins. There must have been about 6 in total, and we kept a look out, doing our best to capture the incredible animals on our cameras.
Then suddenly not far from the boat a huge whale breached right in front of us, making a dramatic splash of white water as it landed. It was incredible to witness one of the largest mammals on earth at such close range, and in such numbers. After about half an hour of watching the whales jump around our boat we headed back to the mainland and ended our tour.
We found that Montañita was the perfect place to help us mentally recharge, research and plan the next stint of our travels. We met some great people at Kamala Hostel and took advantage of the parties in and around the town, but also welcomed the down time by the pool sunbathing (and nursing hangovers!). We were also able to witness some fantastic wildlife, and seeing humpback whales so close was definitely something to tick off our bucket list. After 5 days by the beach we were excited to be heading onwards to Quito and within the week, arriving in the much anticipated Colombia.


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Cushman & Wakefield today released first quarter statistics for the U.S. and South Florida industrial markets, which show the overall industrial vacancy rates for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties remain below the national average.
The overall vacancy rate for the U.S. industrial market declined to 10.2 percent at the end of the first quarter of 2011, a 0.1 percentage point decrease from 10.3 percent at year-end 2010, and down from 10.8 percent at this time last year. Vacancy declined in 22 of the 34 U.S. industrial markets tracked by Cushman & Wakefield quarter-over-quarter, with the Inland Empire, Calif. (declined to 10.2 percent from 11.0 percent), Jacksonville, Fla. (declined to 11.6 percent from 12.2 percent) and Hartford, Conn. (declined to 14.0 percent from 14.7 percent) charting the largest declines. Vacancy in Miami-Dade declined to 7.5 percent, down from 7.9 percent last quarter and down from 8.9 at this time last year. In Broward, the first quarter vacancy rate was 9.3 percent, a 0.4 percentage point increase from 8.9 percent at year-end 2010, but down from 10.2 percent at this time last year. In Palm Beach, the overall vacancy rate inched up to 9.1 percent from 9.0 percent at the end of 2010, though down from 9.4 percent at this time last year.
Leasing activity in the U.S. totaled 68.0 million square feet in the first three months of 2011, up 12.5 percent from the 60.4 million square feet leased at this time last year, and the strongest first quarter since 2007, when 79.3 million square feet was leased. The U.S. industrial markets with the largest percentage increases in leasing activity included Long Island, NY (up 172 percent), Suburban Maryland (up 118.8 percent) and Silicon Valley, Calif. (up 65.1 percent). In Miami-Dade, industrial leasing activity totaled 1.4 million square feet, up 42.2 percent from 1.0 million square feet leased in the first quarter of 2010. Industrial leasing activity in Broward totaled 691,947 square feet at the end of the first quarter, down 23.2 percent from 900,762 square feet at this time last year. Leasing activity in Palm Beach increased 3.2 percent, totaling 239,368 square feet in the first quarter.
"We foresee increased activity in all three counties over the next six to nine months, as the economy stabilizes and tenants capitalize on current rental rates," said Shane Soefker, senior managing director and branch manager of Cushman & Wakefield's South Florida offices.
New construction remained limited, with 3.2 million square feet of new product added to the U.S. market so far this year, on par with the 3.2 million square feet delivered in the first quarter of 2010, and the lowest amount of construction completions since Cushman & Wakefield started tracking the U.S. industrial market. No new industrial space was added to the market in Miami-Dade or Broward, while 15,000 square feet of new industrial space was added to the market in Palm Beach.
Overall absorption in the U.S. - which can be positive or negative in relation to whether more space is being occupied (positive absorption) or added to the market vacant (negative absorption) - was positive 7.7 million square feet at the end of the first quarter, up from negative 15.8 million square feet at this time last year. In Miami-Dade, absorption measured positive 778,553 square feet, an increase from the positive 497,232 square feet of absorption in the first quarter of 2010. Overall absorption measured negative 243,850 square feet in Broward, down from positive 264,976 square feet at this time last year. Overall absorption in Palm Beach was positive 88,243 square feet, a decrease from positive 111,918 square feet at this time last year.
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Imagine walking along a sidewalk with your arms full of groceries, and someone roughly bumps into you so that you fall and your groceries are strewn over the ground. As you rise from the puddle of broken eggs and tomato juice, you are ready to shout out, "You idiot! What's wrong with you? Are you blind?" But just before you can catch your breath to speak, you see that the person who bumped into you is blind. He, too, is sprawled in the spilled groceries, and your anger vanishes in an instant, to be replaced by sympathetic concern: "Are you hurt? Can I help you up?" Our situation is like this. When we clearly realize that the source of disharmony and misery in the world is ignorance, we can open the door to wisdom and compassion.
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In the flow practice we focused on opening the doors with our vinyasa. The way we half lift and let our spine and heart shine forward, this is the very act of opening a door. Exhale fold, let some ignorance fall from us.
The opportunity to wake up is always ours. It's harder now more then ever as we have smart phones, our heads our down more than ever. So when we take 60 mins to do yoga and cultivate a deliberate breath, it is transforming work you're doing.
Where else can we lift our head up and step into the present moment? The answer is simple; everywhere. Simple as it is, it's hard to do. How about this, try starting with anyone you're with, be it at work or home. Lift your head up, pay attention; be a listener. Paying attention is a real act of love. Then, take a breath and notice how presence feels.
Yo, the horns in this set are so tasty, blast this one!


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This section provides clients with 24-hour access to our printing services.
From here you can request an estimate, place a print order, transfer a file, or review a proof, all from the convenience of your office or home.
We want to make the process of doing business with us as easy as possible. Simply select your destination from the provided links to get started, and remember....even when we close our doors and go home at night, we're still just a point and click away.


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Sustained ocean observing for the next decade
Dear GAIC2015 delegate,
Last-minute information for those attending the GAIC2015 conference
Registration to collect a badge and registration materials will be available from 1600 on Monday 14 September, at the conference venue. We have just over 100 delegates, so we are hoping most people will register earlier than at 0825 on Tuesday.
At registration you will receive a printed copy of the schedule of talks and posters. You will also receive a USB stick, courtesy of JCOMMOPS, which will include a pdf of the full conference program including abstracts. That pdf is available for you to download here:
Icebreaker reception There will be an icebreaker reception, with wine sponsored by Teledyne Marine Systems, from 1800 on Monday, at the conference venue. The icebreaker is in the area surrounded by posters and our Exhibitors' booths, next to the conference lecture room. Guests attending the Conference Dinner on Thursday are also welcome at the icebreaker reception.
Posters may be put on display from Monday afternoon onwards.
Poster and talk formats We expect to be able to display .pptx and .pdf talks on a Windows or Mac laptop. Poster display boards are 100 cm wide. Talks may be loaded at any time (but as usual we expect most of you will load them during the break immediately before your talk).
The first science session starts at 0830 on Tuesday 15 September.
The Conference Dinner will be at 1900 on Thursday 17 September. We presently have 75 registered for the Dinner. A limited number of Dinner tickets may be available at the conference registration desk, to be paid for in cash at a cost of 60 euros including wine. We will not be able to accept card payments at the conference. Online booking of dinner tickets will end at 1200 UK time (UTC+1) on Wednesday 9 September.
We look forward to seeing you in Galway.
"Sustained ocean observing for the next decade"
A combined GO-SHIP/Argo/ IOCCP conference on physical and biogeochemical measurements of the water column
14 – 18 September 2015
Galway, Ireland
The conveners have great pleasure in announcing a science meeting to bring together participants in GO-SHIP, Argo and IOCCP, with the particular purpose of reviewing and stimulating further research that exploits the synergies among the sponsoring programs. The paragraphs below highlight some science themes that span the programs, and some questions that might be addressed during the conference. Ultimately the scope and content of the conference will be determined around the abstracts submitted.
The three sponsoring programs for this conference promote and coordinate sustained observations of the water column to reveal the changing physics, chemistry and biology of the ocean. Argo began with a focus on physical properties of the upper 2000 metres of the ocean. GO-SHIP covers the full water column, with repeat physical and biogeochemical measurements from research ships. The focus of IOCCP is on coordination of ocean carbon and marine biogeochemistry observations, including data from research ships and other platforms. Each program has established maturity in its own field. Studies combining data from these programs are addressing new research questions and adding value to the individual programs. New technology means there is growing overlap in the research questions that each program can now address. It also presents challenges for how to implement and utilise new technology.
Questions about the climate of the global earth system present new challenges. Ocean observations must be used to provide ever better descriptions of variability and trends, leading to greater understanding of anthropogenic change. The ocean integrates changes in forcing on large space and time scales. This conference will bring together these programs that make sustained observations of the water column on global scales, showcasing the individual programs as well as the synergies among them. An additional focus of the conference will be the future opportunities presented by these programs: in particular the technological development of Argo into the realms of Deep and Bio-Argo. Deep and Bio Argo measurements will supplement GO-SHIP and IOCCP observations in new ways. In turn, these new measurements will depend on ship-borne programs for calibration and data quality assurance of the new float data. Oceanographers are entering a new and exciting phase of ocean exploration. It is timely to bring together scientists from the communities that will enact the next phase of the revolution.
Science themes/synergies and questions
The conference will address questions about changes in the deep and upper interior ocean, physical, biogeochemical and biological parameters.
Science synergies among the sponsoring programs
- Novel means of utilizing temporally sparse but exact along-track repeats (GO-SHIP) with spatially/temporally distributed data (Argo).
- Use of Argo data to inform the representativeness of GO-SHIP sections.
- Analysis/uncertainty of GO-SHIP cross-section transports.
- Combining Argo and GO-SHIP data for basin-scale inventories of physical or biogeochemical properties.
- Natural and anthropogenic trends in ocean interior properties as observed through these programs.
- Combining upper (0-2000 metres) ocean volume (Argo) with deeper ocean volume (Deep Argo and GO-SHIP) to make full-depth analysis of climate signals.
- Calibration of Deep Argo data using GO-SHIP data: the methodology required for Deep Argo will likely be fundamentally different from that currently employed by Argo.
- Calibration/Validation of Bio Argo data (oxygen, pH, nitrate, and colour) using data from GO-SHIP and IOCCP.
- New and upcoming sensor technology.
- Development of proxies of biogeochemical parameters from Argo measurements using GO-SHIP/IOCCP
Science questions
- What aspects of the climate system are addressed by our programs, and how should our programs evolve to make them more effective contributions to global climate observing ?
- What new research questions can be addressed with emerging new technologies at the boundaries of the research programs ?
- Are there gaps in sustained observation and how should they be filled ? For example, shelves, regional seas, and anywhere where the ocean depth is not 'deep'.
What insights can we gain into Deep/Bio Argo design from analysis of GO-SHIP data ?
- What is the signal ? (Time and space scales)
- What is the noise ?
- What can we learn about sub-decadal variability and trends from the most frequently-repeated GO-SHIP lines ?
- What are the priorities for each program in the next 10 years ?
- Do the communities attending the conference interact effectively enough to extract maximum value from the measurements made by each group ?
- How do we facilitate future interaction between the observing and modelling communities to maximise exploitation of data ?
- Are there other programs that can benefit from the observing platforms and data (e.g. genomics, census of marine life) ?
Structure and organisation of the conference
Registration will be open to 170 delegates, on a first-come first-served basis.
The meeting will run for four days. All talks will be in plenary sessions. Scientific presentations will be assigned to oral or poster sessions based on abstracts received. We are presently planning on 20-minute talks. There will be dedicated poster sessions.
There will be an opportunity for commercial exhibit stands integrated with the science poster sessions.
The organisation of the oral sessions will give priority to talks that highlight or exploit synergy among the observation types. These could present recent analysis or highlight future needs. There will also be 'single program' sessions that present the latest achievements of individual programs.
Plenary discussions: Sponsoring programs may request platform-led plenary discussions to address their communities, gather community opinion, etc. We propose a plenary discussion on how to ensure the contributing programs continue to stimulate one another. For example some extended discussion of the next few years design, evolution and implementation of Deep and Bio Argo, in relation to GO-SHIP and IOCCP.
Buffet lunches, morning and afternoon breaks, the scientific poster sessions and the Exhibition will all be held in a common open space.
Conference outcomes
There will be a meeting report documenting conference highlights and any resolutions agreed.
It is hoped that new working groups or co-operative initiatives will arise from synergies highlighted at the conference.


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Capitol Hill will always feel like home- I don't care how long I'm gone or how far I find myself or how much it or I change. That place is alive in ways that no other place could be and I miss it often.
My memories there sing songs of never ending days filled with warmth and nights filled with cold air and conversation. Times that told me I would be twenty forever and that no set amount of sleep would ever be needed. These times also told me I could eat whatever I wanted and that I would forever have a fast metabolism.
So I did. I began searching for and eating every good thing I could find. And thats how I found Molly Moons - My favorite ice cream in the city.
Molly Moons Currently has 6 locations. This one is located in the heart of the Pike/Pine Corridor of Capitol Hill and on any given day will have a line of people waiting inside and out- filling every seat and blocking the doorways just to get a scoop.
But its worth it. The ice cream is homemade and uses fresh, local ingredients. The milk used is sourced from Washington farms and completely antibiotic and hormone free. All of the fruit when obtainable is organic. A quick scan of their blog will reveal pictures and long time relationships with Washington farmers. Its important to know where your food comes from and it is clear Molly Moon's believes this down to every last bite.
If you are curious, here are just a few of the farms they work with regularly:
Tiny's Organic - East Wenatchee, WA.
Viva Farms- Mount Vernon, WA.
Hayton Farms - Mount Vernon, WA.
Flying Cow Creamery - Rochester, WA. - This one in particular is special, because without it- The precious cone you see below wouldn't exist. Its their "Spring Berry Froyo" made with the creameries own yogurt, a homemade berry jam, local blueberries, boysenberries, and raspberries!
On top of it all, Molly Moons makes their cones fresh every single morning and has new seasonal flavors on an almost daily rotation! A personal favorite of mine would have to be a tie between the Stumptown Coffee and Balsamic Strawberry. Unfortunately, I didn't get to snap a photo of either, but you can be sure that it will always be there and whoever is behind the counter will happily give you a sample.
And if you get chance, once you have your ice cream in hand, walk across the street to Cal Anderson Park. Find a spot in the grass and enjoy every bite as the city moves around you. This is a perfect place to people watch, relax, and enjoy the beautiful Seattle weather.
Capitol Hill | 917 E Pine St.
M-F 12pm-11pm
For a list of their other locations and hours, visit mollymoonsicecream.com


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Custom machining is more precise in that the machining is done to meet particular specifications or unique requirements. This type of process takes the place of other styles of manufacturing such as casting or molding and is great for custom work as complex and fine details are able to be machined directly into the final product.
There are a number of different custom machining techniques depending on your unique requirements such as milling, grinding, turning, drilling, and many others. This is why it is important to work with a knowledgeable and trusted custom machining company as they will know through experience which type of machining is the most efficient and best choice based on your needs and requirements.
Custom machining is utilized for a wide range of industries from jewelry making to the manufacturing of plain steel washers. Even some automotive components are made through the custom machining process, it all depends on what the final product and application requires as machining is the process of shaping a material into that final product through a variety of methods.
CNC drilling is one of the more basic methods as it is simply drilling holes into the material, this might be ideal for mass custom washer manufacturing where a precise sized hole is necessary for a large batch of washers. Another type of machining is the turning process, which rotates the material in a lathe to remove pieces of material while also keeping the product cylindrically symmetrical.
Grinding is a great method for removing surface material to achieve particular surface properties or effects. This process can be used to achieve accurate part dimensions or to create a very fine surface finish. Milling uses a cutting tool to more precisely remove materials from the surface of a material.
Whether manually or using CNC equipment, different shapes can be cut out of the surface and different depths can be achieved. Depending on your requirements, anywhere from one to all of these processes may be required.
Whatever your application may be, a custom machining company will be able to answer virtually any question you may have about the process and help guide you to the right solution for your particular requirements.


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Alberto Magrans
Senior Managing Director Laufen Bathrooms AGBrand New World has curated an experiential evening full of unexpected experiences, installations and discussions that will provoke thoughts about art, architecture, design and innovation at the Laufen Forum. A multidisciplinary approach, involving design and architecture, art and technology, anthropology and entertainment that will make it possible to portray new forms of expression, allowing all participants to interact with visitors.
Kai-Uwe Bergmann is a Partner at BIG who brings his expertise to proposals around the globe, including work in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Kai-Uwe heads up BIG's business development which currently has the office working in 17 different countries as well as overseeing BIG's Communications. Kai-Uwe most recently contributed to the resiliency plan The Dryline to protect 10 miles of Manhattan's coastline.
Featuring an installation curated by Dante Goods and Bads which was originally presented during the Milan Design Week at the Brand New World installation, an interactive dining experience created by Studio Appétit and a trend-forecasting lecture given by Zuzanna Skalska combined with a unique discussion panel fusing art, architecture, design and food.
The driving force behind 360 Inspiration's trend research is Zuzanna Skalska. With Zuzanna's rich experience and smart perspective on what's going on in the world of design you can catch the latest inspiration for your business. She has a keen eye for what's going on in economy, society, technology, environment and politics, visiting international trade fairs as well as seminars and conferences. Her approach gives you the insights and analyses you need in a concise, easy-to-understand way. Zuzanna Skalska brings trends to life in her distinctive and passionate way!
"The key to innovation is inspiration, and inspiration is triggered more than anything by emotion. To experience something, is to feel it. So the best way to create emotion is by challenging new experiences".
Ido Garini
Founder of Studio Appétit
The diversity of the creative industries has become an incentive to develop an experimental, stimulating programme in which different, independent disciplines coexist in order to stimulate an ever-changing, evolving intellectual process.
"Brand New World is delighted to present the latest global creative perspectives in form of our signature rollercoster ride of ideas and arguments. Design today is much more than just a tool for the achievement of profits and economic success. It as a carefully crafted methodology for the introduction and realization of new ideas to our society."
Vesna and Jovan Jelovac
Curators and Founders of Brand New World
Brand New World is delighted to present these latest creative perspectives with some of the world's most successful architects, designers, publishers and institutions: Athanasios Argyropoulos from Marina Abramovic Institute (MIA), Kai-Uwe Bergmann from BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group, Christophe de la Fontaine from Dante Goods and Bads, Marcus Fairs from Dezeen, Ido Garini from Studio Appetit and Zuzanna Skalska from 360Inspiration, moderated by Jovan Jelovac, co-founder of Brand New World, forecasters of future design.
Marcus Fairs launched Dezeen at the end of November 2006 and the site grown rapidly ever since, now attracting over 1.75 million unique visitors every month. It is widely regarded as one of the most influential design websites in the world. As founder and editor-in-chief of Dezeen, Marcus has won awards including the BSME's Business Editor of the Year in 2013. In the same year he was named one of the 100 most influential figures in the UK creative industries by the Hospital Club.
It is an important occasion to reflect on that complex process that transforms an ordinary object, sometimes even common, into a piece of art trying to discover which are the elements that define the fine line between the two.
"The MAI (Marina Abramovic Institute) explores, supports, and presents performance. MAI encourages collaboration between the arts, science, and the humanities. MAI will serve as the legacy of Marina Abramovic.
When complete, MAI Hudson will be home to the Institute, providing a space for performance, multidisciplinary collaborations, and educational programming."
Athanasios Argyropoulos
Managing Director of Marina Abramovic Institute (MAI )
Laufen have always had a special interest for arts, being directly involved in exhibitions and workshops with artists and the firm conviction that art is an inspiring model for industry. The company is perfectly aware that culture is increasingly important in the contemporary processes of economic value creation and that the cultural and artistic world is a source of economic and social growth.
"Our arts programs are a long-term effort to create a corporate culture that inspires innovation and intelligent risk-taking, for these are the keys to our business success."
Marc Viardot
Director of Marketing and Products Laufen Bathrooms AG
International designers selected for the BRAND NEW WORLD powered by LAUFEN exhibition include TOM STRALA and ADRIEN ROVERO from Switzerland, REINIER BOSCH and CRISTINA WILCKE from Holland, ILAN GARIBI FOR GAL GAON COLLECTION from Israel and DANTE – Goods And Bads from Germany.
Here is what they say about their Brand New World approach: "Create a connection. Create material objects that are not merely things, but favorites. Talismans. Everyday products that are not a priori practical, useful, efficient but rather: emotional. So they can have unlikely material attributes like humor, vanity, passion. Comfort, even."
Christophe de la Fontaine
Founder of DANTE – Goods And Bads
Bus Transfer from railway station Basel SBB Exit Meret Oppenheim Strasse to Laufen
18:30 – 19:15
created by Studio Appétit
19:15 – 20:30
moderated by Jovan Jelovac, BRAND NEW WORLD
Athanasios Argyropoulos, MARINA ABRAMOVIC INSTITUTE (MAI)
Kai-Uwe Bergmann, BIG – BJARKE INGELS GROUP
Christophe de la Fontaine, DANTE – GOODS AND BADS
Marcus Fairs, DEZEEN
Ido Garini, STUDIO APPETIT
Zuzanna Skalska, 360INSPIRATION
20:30 – 21:00
After Taste
created by Studio Appétit
Shuttle Bus to Basel SBB
> rsvp required until TUESDAY, June 16th
Contact: email@example.com
Venue: Laufen Forum, Wahlenstrasse 46, 4242 Laufen, Switzerland
Here comes the BRAND NEW WORLD to you once again!


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American Idol's Top 5 Girls … I think
Picking the girls is impossible.
America has such an inconsistency when it comes to voting girls though. It really depends on who is manning the phones that night.
I could see three powerful voices get in with Jillian Jensen and Kenzie Hall joining them. I could see Jena Asciutto getting in with Kristen O'Conner and MK Nobilette. In all honesty, there isn't a combination that would surprise me unless it didn't include Jillian and Kenzie, who I think are locks – Jillian for her already-built-in-fan-base and Kenzie because she's going to win the show.
Here are my pre-show predictions for Top 5 girls. Come Wednesday I'll recap the show and have my predictions for the guys. Before Thursday's results, I'll have my Top 5 guys and Top 5 girls predictions, as well as who I think will get the wild card spots.
1) Jillian Jensen
BRIEFLY: She's not playing on an even field. First, producers rarely showed her this season, so that hurts. Of course, they didn't show her because she was on the X-Factor and has a huge fan base already. With the numbers she's carrying, I can't see her not getting vote in.
STRENGTHS: Musicianship and experience. Having been on an Idol copycat, she'll know how to handle the pressure.
WHY WE'RE WRONG: Turns out she wasn't robbed on her past show. She's just bland and boring.
WHY WE'RE RIGHT: Seriously? All the other contestants are carrying around 5K twitter followers. Jillian's got 60K. That alone wins it for her.
2) Kenzie Hall
BRIEFLY: She's American's Sweetheart. She's the cute girl nobody hates, has a voice that shouldn't be original but definitely sounds a little different than most teenyboppers, and she's got some showmanship. JBAS HOF.
STRENGTHS: Youth and innocence. She can play the cutesy element up and people are going to melt in her hands.
WHY WE'RE WRONG: Her inexperience bites her in the ass and she melts down on stage.
WHY WE'RE RIGHT: She's got so much balance. Every time they show her singing, she's doing something different and her "bad" moments on the show have been better than some of the Top 15's good ones.
3) Bria Anai Johnson
BRIEFLY: She wears ridiculous lipstick. Her mom is a potential psychopath. But her voice. Good god. It's stop-in-your tracks good. Of the black girls with big voices on the show, she's the best.
STRENGTHS: Her voice. It's straight powerful and it's perfect for a one-night, need-it-to-get-in performance.
WHY WE'RE WRONG: She picks the wrong song or a song nobody should ever do – Heart, Whitney, etc. – and doesn't do it well.
WHY WE'RE RIGHT: There's going to be at least one big voice in the show, if not two. She's the one. It's close between her and Briana Oakley, but Bria Anai's just bigger.
4) Majesty Rose
BRIEFLY: She's eccentric, and by eccentric I mean she's not what most people think of when they think of a black singer on American Idol. She's got a cool, mellow look and she can play the guitar well enough to make people take a second look.
STRENGTHS: Compared to the rest of the field, she's unique. Sure, there's other GWGs, but there white girls. And they're super pretty. And America really only puts through white girls with guitars if they're homely looking.
WHY WE'RE WRONG: She's too passive and doesn't bring the kind of performance that gets people excited to vote for her, so instead they vote for pretty white girls.
WHY WE'RE RIGHT: She's done such a good job, at least from what we've been shown, understands what her strengths are and how to make herself sound good. That will play well tonight.
5) Jena Asciutto
Geena Gina Jena a piano-playing, artsy chick with a voice that can sound like she's smoked a couple packs of Newports. She's got a very non-heroin-addicted Amy Winehouse vibe about her.
STRENGTHS: She's not Jillian Jensen or Kenzie Hall, the type of girl that people notice first because of how she looks. You can close your eyes and say "Holy jesus that girl can sing."
WHY WE'RE WRONG: This is a total shot-in-the-dark pick. There's always one person who gets in that make people go "huh?" That's not saying she's not talented enough, but based on America's past voting patterns, this could be Briana Oakley's spot.
WHY WE'RE RIGHT: Idol needs a performer like her to get through. She'll pick the home run song, nail it, and get in.
So there they are. In case you were wondering, my post-audition, pre-Hollywood picks didn't go horribly. I'm hoping to hit four of these five, but given the format, three will make me parade about the interwebs trolling all the other so-called "experts."
Don't forget to follow us on twitter as we live tweet the shows – @DudesReviewIdol – but it will be just me for tonight because my man CMoney welcomed a son into the world earlier today. We'll have some posts up tomorrow with recaps and predictions. Can't wait.


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Ep. 39 - Spring Cleaning
This Week's Topics
- Valentine's Day
- Spring cleaning
- The Grammys -- mainly Lady Gaga and Hamilton
- Yaya Han and the ~cosplay fabric incident~ of 2016
- Quiz of the Week: What percentage DJ Khaled are you?
- Tastemaker: Schmanners podcast
Support the Show
- Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review
- Subscribe via RSS
- Send us questions, comments, concerns to email@example.com
- Like our Facebook page or join our Facebook group!
- Follow the show on Twitter @fakegothgirls
- Follow your hosts @LizLocksley and @xoMiaMoore


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Robotics Industry News
Intelligrated Appoints Rod Selby as Director, Asia Pacific Business Development
Honeywell Intelligrated Posted 11/07/2013Distribution and logistics expert responsible for market penetration in target region
(CINCINNATI)—Intelligrated®, a North American-based automated material handling solutions provider, announces the appointment of Rod Selby to the position of director, Asia Pacific business development.
With 25 years experience in the distribution and logistics field for both hardware and software solutions, Selby is responsible for accelerating Intelligrated's expansion and market penetration in the Asia Pacific region. Selby will report directly to Bob Wilson, vice president, international division.
"Rod's depth of experience allows him to effectively support Intelligrated as it continues to build a robust international presence," said Wilson. "He will be an asset to our business development team as we continue to provide top-of-the-line material handling solutions to Intelligrated customers worldwide."
Prior to joining Intelligrated, Selby spent time as an independent consultant for supply chain development. His diverse knowledge and experience working on international projects across North America, Europe and Asia will be key attributes in developing local supplier partners in Asia and making him a natural addition to Intelligrated's international team.
About Intelligrated
Intelligrated is a leading North American-based, single-source provider of intelligent automated material handling solutions that drive distribution and fulfillment productivity for retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers around the world. Through a broad portfolio of automation equipment, software, service and support, Intelligrated solutions optimize processes, increase efficiency and give businesses a competitive edge.
Intelligrated designs, manufactures, integrates and installs complete material handling automation solutions including conveyor systems, sortation systems, palletizers, robotics and order picking technologies – all managed by advanced machine controls and software. Solutions include industry-leading Intelligrated-manufactured Alvey®, RTS™ and IntelliSort® brand equipment and Knighted® warehouse management (WMS), warehouse control (WCS) and labor management software.
Every project is backed by Intelligrated's 24X7 multilingual technical support and access to lifecycle service through a network of national, regional and local service centers. From concept to integration to lifecycle support, Intelligrated automation delivers distribution and fulfillment success. For more updates, follow us on Twitter @Intelligrated


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Georgia Rankin
Georgia Rankin leads and coordinates the firm's Private Equity Practice in Europe. She has over 15 years of experience completing searches for funds and their portfolio companies and specializes in roles such as investment leaders, heads of investor relations, senior fundraising professionals, operating partners and advisors, CEOs of portfolio companies and board members. Georgia works closely with the firm's dedicated Leadership & Succession team on succession planning, post-merger integration, due diligence and talent development initiatives for management teams at portfolio companies. She has built a number of private debt, direct lending and special situations investment teams in Europe and is an expert at helping companies to diversify into new investment strategies, notably sub-investment grade credit. Georgia's clients include leading international mid-cap and large-cap buyout firms. She is based in London.
Recent Client Experience
leads several key relationships for the firm and is a trusted adviser to a range of managing partners, investment and distribution leaders, and senior executives across the industry. She has led searches for investment leaders in the UK, Germany and the Nordics, as well as sector leaders. She built the private debt investment team for a leading mid-market European buyout firm, and recruited the head of credit for a $9 billion multi-strategy hedge fund.
Prior to focusing on Private Equity and Alternatives, Georgia was a member of the firm's Global Banking & Markets team, where she led assignments in corporate finance, M&A, leveraged finance, capital markets, structured finance, and securitisation.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining the firm in 1999, Georgia worked for an internet-based marketing firm and a market research company.
Georgia holds a B.A. in modern history from Oriel College, Oxford University
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Urru 100% Linen Apron Designed & Made in Ireland
This year we worked with award winning designer, Jennifer Slattery, to create beautiful, functional, 100% Irish linen aprons. Jennifer creates "everyday heirlooms" that are intended to be used and to last. Jennifer has been at the forefront of bringing Irish table linen into the 21st century; her heritage cutlery motif has become an Irish design classic. Linen is a particularly durable, natural fabric, while also being comfortable to wear. It can take the hard wear and tear of kitchen work and at the same time convey that you are a cook with a sense of style. Linen can be washed and dried as required. The apron has several additional functional features: the neck strap can be adjusted for a tailored fit; there are two deep front pockets and the waist straps are suitable for a front or back tie. The fabric; print & embroidery detail and the finish of the apron reflect the care and skill of an expert craftmaker


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Featured Items
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Students will practice signing and review ASL vocabulary with this fun new board game based on Master ASL!.
22 classroom activities focusing on classifiers, numbers, fingerspelling, storytelling, parameters, graphs, geography, science and more!
From The American Sign Language Phrase Book, Third Edition
A detailed look at what and how ASL students think about learning the language.
Updated in June, 2009, this new student DVD contains over 1500 vocabulary items in full-motion video in addition to all the narratives and informational videos from Master ASL! Level One.
Product Description:Visit Eyeth poster. Glossy full color, Great for classroom decoration.
These articles fromThe Reflector discuss the most important issues for the fields of sign language teaching and interpreting to this day.


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After a small summer hiatus, we are back with another edition of Craigslist Catch! This week's steal is a gorgeous tufted faux leather chair with a bent metal frame:
I'm imagining it going to live out its golden years in a sophisticated, modern-meets-boho office space, like one of these:
Because it's been listed for a while, I'd try to haggle it down a little closer to the $50 mark. I'd pair it with a clean-lined white desk, warm up the space with artwork and a vintage rug in peachy tones, and toss a faux-sheepskin rug over its back. I could definitely see myself upping my productivity in an inspiring workspace like this!
art | desk | chair | hand-knotted rug | sheepskin rug | lamp
Now someone, go save it!


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Osteopathy is a whole body system of diagnosis and hands on treatment which was developed in the 1870′s by a Missouri practicing physician and surgeon, Andrew Taylor Still. Dr Still became critical of the medical system at the time as he saw many people die of serious illness, including his three children. He developed a branch of medicine that took into account principles on which Osteopathy is still based upon today.
Osteopaths use touch and manipulation to diagnose and treat problems caused by misalignments of the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and connective tissue that make up the musculoskeletal system. In a healthy body this framework supports and protects, helping all body systems including nerves, circulation, digestion and hormones to function at their optimum level. It is only when physical strains, emotional stress or injury overwhelm the body's ability to compensate, that undesirable symptoms such as pain and muscle tension result.
Osteopathic treatment aims to restore optimum function to the body tissues, and thus facilitate the body's inherent self-healing mechanism using techniques which range from soft tissue stretching and manipulation using a so called structural approach, to the more gentle subtle techniques of Cranial Osteopathy. Osteopathy can help relieve chronic or minor problems, provide one-off relief from pain and dysfunction or contribute to the management of long-term complaints.
Osteopathy is recognised by the British Medical Association as a discrete medical discipline. Osteopaths are trained in anatomy, physiology, pathology and general medical diagnosis, as well as Osteopathic diagnosis and technique. They are also qualified to perform standard medical examinations and recognise conditions that require further medical referral. If on presentation to the Osteopath, your condition is not appropriate for Osteopathic treatment, you will be advised and referred to your GP or an appropriate alternative.


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Linda Robertson
Linda Robertson: Barry Bonds gets second chance in Miami
Barry Bonds has found his perfect refuge in Miami.
Here at the toe of the Florida peninsula people come to reinvent themselves. Here at the bottom of the country's drain pipe, between the swamp of the Everglades and the warm ocean waters, people come to get lost or cleansed.
Here is where Bonds will be back in a baseball uniform for the first time since he retired in 2007 as the game's home run king. Never has such a hallowed milestone been met with such disdain. Bonds was a great hitter before his body ballooned and his numbers were tainted. Then, as his head grew too big for his cap, he became the surliest villain of the steroid era.
But Miami is the capital of second chances. The Marlins have hired Bonds as hitting coach. This was the idea of owner Jeffrey Loria, who knows what it's like to be loathed by fans.
The San Francisco Giants passed on the chance to give their former star a job even though he received good reviews from the Giants he coached for a week during 2014 spring training. He has not been added to the Giants' Wall of Fame, either.
Loria is not one to worry about how things might appear or how people might react. His ownership strategy could be described as "impulsive" or "volcanic." In so many ways, Bonds is an ideal fit for the Marlins.
Among those he's tutored is Miami's own Alex Rodriguez, the Yankee who is three places behind Bonds on the career home run list but just ahead of Bonds on the list of players involved in the most notorious doping scandals. To see those two working together in the cage — what caption would be apt for that priceless image?
Rodriguez has admitted he took performance-enhancing drugs and apologized. So has Mark McGwire, the only other player besides Bonds to hit 70 homers in a season. McGwire's the bench coach for San Diego after successful stints with the Dodgers and Cardinals.
Bonds, 51, remains defiant and defensive about what he did and why he did it years after he was the prime target of the BALCO investigation. His 2011 trial on perjury and obstruction-of-justice charges related to doping included ugly testimony from a former mistress on his arrogance and violent temper and from teammates who got drugs from Bonds' personal trainer and fall guy Greg Anderson. Bonds' conviction was overturned on appeal in April. Prosecutors are weighing whether to take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
"I know some people are going to be upset; some people are going to be happy," Bonds said of his return to baseball. "I can't make everybody happy, and that's just the bottom line. That's life."
Of all the sports Bonds could have chosen to stay fit and competitive, he chose cycling — another sport damaged by its doped heroes. He helps sponsor a women's team in California. Yet Bonds — the godson of Willie Mays — realized he missed baseball and had a desire to share his expertise.
"I love cycling; I can only ride my bike so much, and I love that sport," Bonds said. "But baseball's who I am. This is what I was raised to do. This is what God put me on Earth to do, and this is what God blessed me to do. The only way I'm going to find out is if I try."
Don Mattingly, the Marlins' new manager — the seventh under Loria — endorsed the Bonds' experiment and must be convinced that one of baseball's biggest prima donnas is willing to spend long, anonymous hours working with reserves coming off injuries or Giancarlo Stanton when he's in a slump.
"The only way that I'm going to be able to do this, or give the information that I have in my brain, is I've got to be in the trenches with them," Bonds said. "That's what my dad did. That's what Willie did. It's easy to walk in for a day and say, 'I'm Barry Bonds, and I've done this.' You can get their attention for a minute, but what can you fix in a day? But me being there day in and day out, I think I bring a lot to the table for them.
"If I don't bring any value, you don't have to worry about me. I'll go home."
Bonds is leaner now and probably not as horribly insufferable as he was as a player. He says he doesn't care about public opinion, and that's the way he counseled Rodriguez to think when Rodriguez returned from his one-year suspension.
"Who cares, man?" Bonds told Bonnie D. Ford for an ESPN story. "We love the game, we love competing. Let's go back. Sometimes you have to move backward to go forward. Let's go backwards, son."
Miami, scene of so many second acts, would be an accepting place for Bonds to rehabilitate his image. Perhaps he would even come clean here. He believes he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, "no doubt in my mind and no doubt in my heart," he said, and believes he'll get voted in eventually. But he's deluded if he thinks he will ever see his induction.
For now, he's glad he's not an exile.
"I played my years in baseball," Bonds said. "Me coming back to the game, I'm in a different capacity. I am now a rookie coach, and that's all I think about. It's not about me. Now my job is to help other players fulfill their dreams."


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23 Nov Rioting the Election? There Could Be Criminal Charges Involved…
Since the election there have been protests erupting all over the nation. The one's we've probably heard of most are those that occurred in Los Angeles. The protestors all seem to be angry at the way the Democratic Process has played out in this scenario. Faced with a campaign about building a wall and having religions identify themselves is a tough pill to swallow. These protestors may be opening themselves up to more than just their community and the news channels; they may be opening themselves up to criminal charges.
In California, we have some laws regarding what is known as "unlawful assembly." This crime is defined in California Penal Code Sections 407 and 408. Protestors, by nature, are behaving in a boisterous or tumultuous manner and they are usually in a group of two or more. These terms as well as the number of people in a group are used in the penal code to describe people who can be charged with unlawful assembly. In order for them to be convicted of this crime, however, a prosecutor has to prove that they were aware that their actions were illegal. Proving this gets much easier when you do not have a skilled criminal defense attorney protecting you from potentially getting taken advantage of during the investigatory phase of the case.
Though this rule may seem a little broad because there are often groups of more than two people being boisterous… just check around a bar the next time you grab a drink. The California Supreme Court has narrowed this definition by specifying that the group of people behaving in such a way must be either posing a threat of imminent violence or presenting some sort of danger. Considering this new definition then, we can see that there are definitely less things that qualify under unlawful assembly. The bad news? Protests can still fall under this narrowed definition. The moment when a protest officially can be considered an unlawful assembly is when it goes from peaceful to violent.
While it is all too tempting to take to the streets to publically show dissatisfaction with the results of the election, there can be some serious consequences to such a decision. If you find yourself, a family member or even a friend in a situation where they are being charged with this crime it is important to get a criminal defense attorney right away. The attorney will be able to craft the best defense for the charged individual and may even be able to get the charges dropped altogether.
Without an attorney, you could be leaving yourself up to a fine or even some time in jail. Though it is not likely that jail time will be the likely consequence if convicted of this crime it is still on the table. There are often other charges that can be combined with this crime that could increase the possible penalties. Having representation is the only way to be sure that you are securing the best possible chances for your future.


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- dicapriosimaginarywife
- 6 years ago
- Wedding: October 2013
The ones the beg on the freeway off ramp? Holding signs? They come up to my car sometimes and i look the other way. I find it rude and annoying. Isnt it against the law?
The ones the beg on the freeway off ramp? Holding signs? They come up to my car sometimes and i look the other way. I find it rude and annoying. Isnt it against the law?
Depends where you live. In my city it's not illegal, however, in the city I went to college in it was.
@dicapriosimaginarywife: yes and no. It really depends on the area.
It can be annoying but some of these people really dont have other options. It is sad 🙁
Trust me, begging is not anyones idea of a good time.
@dicapriosimaginarywife: In my area, most are strtegically positioned in places like freeway onramps, that are county or state property where they cannot be arrested for it.
However, I work at a high-end mall where they will arrest them for trespassing if they cross the road, as then they are on private property. Really, it all depends on the laws in that particular area.
hmm yeah, I always feel uncomfortable– and I spent 4 months homeless-hitchhiking when I was 21. I stayed at several shelters and most of those people beg for money so they can spend a night in a hotel with a bf or gf or buy some booze. I never asked/begged for money but I must have had 'the look' or something because I had random people pull over when I was walking down city sidewalks and offer me food/money.
@SparkleBee11: actually i a man did an experiment. He dressed up as a homeless man and stood in an offramp with a sign. He got 75 bucks. He wasnt poor it was just to show how much they make. Some are homeless and need help, some do for free momey
@SparkleBee11: Well they do have the option to not beg on the car off ramp where you're stuck and can't get away…
They also did a news story here (Philadelphia) where this guy makes $60,000/yr. begging. He owns a house, has a car and nice clothes. He dresses up "poor" and begs for money for a living. I will buy a sandwich or a shirt for any homeless person I meet, but I won't give them a dime.
@jadlnc: yes! Ineard a story like that! See? Its sooo hard to tell if youre homless or want money. So sad 🙁
@dicapriosimaginarywife: If they really are homeless I think they would be perfectly happy with a sandwich…
@jadlnc: if someone was hungry, i couldnt pass that up id buy them something. Now thats (IMO) truely homeless. When youre starving, i could never pass it up
In college there was this homeless guy who always stood at the controlled intersectection in front of my school and a there was a Wendy's fast food place across the street. Every morning for 2 years straight I would make sure to have $2 cash to give to him. I'd literally see him take the money and go right to Wendy's for food.
One morning I was running late and had no cash, he walked up to my car and I had no money and I had to look the other way because I felt so bad! He had such a hurt look on his face, I couldn't stand it. I felt…guilty??
Every once in a while I will give a beggar a dollar or two just because I don't know if they really need it or not. If they ARE faking it, that's their bad karma, not mine. I did what was in my heart.
@dicapriosimaginarywife: Me too, if I know for sure they are in need of something. Ok. I also saw (in Philly) this guy get off a city bus in a wheelchair, with the whole chair lift thing and everything. Once the bus pulled away he wheeled a few feet, then stood up, folded up the wheel chair and carried it to his car. For sure he did it for reduced bus fair. I guess I just have a hard time trusting anybody anymore.
@jaylinjo: dont feel guilty. Youre not responsible for other. Peoples turmoil nor are you expected to do anything about it. You don't owe them anything.
@jadlnc: exactly me! Some people im disneyland fake being disabled so they can get in the front of the lines. + they bring like 10 other people with them. Thats another story, but the exploitation!
@dicapriosimaginarywife: So you feel bad for people who lose limbs mining diamonds in another countries, but homeless and starving people in America annoy you?
I don't get it…
Lol, here is a good story.
There is regular spot here in one of our major Canadian cities at an off-ramp, near an underpass where some homeless sorts regularly congregate… they pan the cars waiting in line for loose change.
Anyhow one day last winter, one of the coldest days of the winter (I don't know lets say around -20 to -30 C), the drivers waiting in line on the ramp for the light to change, got a strange surprise.
The so-called "homeless man" was flashing a badge !!
He would approach their car as if to be looking for change (a daily occurence at this spot)… BUT if he looked inside and saw any illegal activities… ie NO seatbelt, TALKING / TEXTING on their Cell Phone etc. He would tell them to pull over to the side of the road when they made the turn after the light (he had another couple of cars on stand-by round the corner writing up the tickets)
Proved to be quite THE STING OPERATION
And as for the homeless guys who were normally "on the beat" on that corner…
They got a nice day inside… a warm place to stay / sleep, 4 Square Meals, Plenty of Coffee, and a few bob I hear to make up for the pan-handling they fore-go on the corner that cold winter's morning.
Lol, so sometimes not everything that you think you see, is as it appears to be !!
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Acting Milwaukee County Executive Lee Holloway accuses city of padding budget with inspection fees
When Milwaukee County Board Chairman Lee Holloway took office as acting county executive Dec. 28, 2010, he laid out his vision for the county before a crowd of more than 250 people at a Courthouse swearing-in ceremony.
Amid the vision, he made passing reference to his notoriety as a city landlord.
Earlier in December, Holloway was ordered into court -- again -- for not correcting building code violations on five apartment buildings he owns with his wife, Lynda, on W. Atkinson Ave. Holloway had been cited for 116 violations ranging from rodent and roach infestations to loose window trim and moldy walls, according to city officials and inspection records.
Some of the violations have been fixed. According to a Dec. 2, 2010 Journal Sentinel article only 63 of the 116 violations were part of the case sent to court. And inspection notes indicated some of the remaining 63 already had been addressed.
The violations date back to 2009, and have been subject to monthly re-inspections -- many at a cost of $350 per visit. His problems with code violations stretch back years, according to city records and news reports.
In his swearing-in speech, Holloway didn't say much about his violations, but took this unscripted swipe at City Hall: "We know that the city uses the building inspection area as a revenue base."
Is Holloway right on that point? Is the city raking in building inspection fees to help balance the budget?
We called Holloway spokesman Harold Mester to ask what the acting executive -- and candidate for the full-time job in the April election -- was basing his statement on.
Mester responded that Holloway might talk -- if we first made some calls. He said we should contact Crown Hardware, Door City and Home Depot and find out what their customers said about building inspection fees.
We tried, but the responses led to unlisted phone numbers and shrugs as to why Holloway wanted a reporter to contact the business.
Mester then told us Holloway was not willing to discuss his comments further.
He did tell us Holloway received advice and data about the city's building inspection department from another landlord -- and occasional political foe -- Orville Seymer, a founder of the Citizens for Responsible Government.
After hearing about Holloway's latest court date last month, Seymer said he called Holloway and "invited myself" to meet Holloway at the apartments for a visit from city inspectors.
"I don't think that Lee Holloway is the problem here," said Seymer. "I think it's the Department of Neighborhood Services. They're out to get Holloway and they're out to get landlords in general."
Seymer said he shared with Holloway budget data that he has collected that he argues shows building inspectors are padding city coffers.
He prepared a spreadsheet showing the growth in recent years in "special charges" on the city tax rolls -- money added to property tax bills that is owed to the city for services provided.
Those numbers are growing, according to the city. Those "special charges" were $6.9 million in 2010, compared with $4 million in 2006.
But those charges take in much more than building inspection fees. They also include boarded-up buildings, abandoned cars, litter and snow and ice removal.
What's more, city officials say the increases have come as a tidal wave of foreclosed properties have hit the city -- and as the city has taken numerous steps to keep those buildings from falling into disrepair. Last year there were 6,427 foreclosures in Milwaukee County, and the vast majority of those were in the city of Milwaukee.
For instance: Records show that last year the city had nearly four times as many properties that needed boarding up and spent about twice as much on litter removal compared with five years ago.
So, what about the fees Holloway is being charged to cover inspections of his properties?
In 2010, the city collected about $4 million in fees for re-inspections of 5,939 properties. That compares with $2.53 million for 6,091 properties in 2006.
The amount taken in was up, officials said, because the city increased re-inspection fees for property owners who received repeated visits. The fees increase from $50 to $350 for the fourth visit -- viewed as an added incentive for landlords to make repairs in a timely fashion.
City Budget Director Mark Nicolini said the fees help fund the operation of the city's Department of Neighborhood Services. That department had a $14 million budget for 2010, with that amount being paid by various fees generated by department services.
Under state law, the city cannot use fees to cover anything more than the service provided.
"These aren't additional revenues," said Nicolini. "We can't use them to go fund garbage collection."
Patrick Curley, chief of staff to Mayor Tom Barrett, was even stronger on this point.
"Mr. Holloway does not have the facts on the city budget," Curley said. "Mr. Holloway is dead wrong."
OK, we've finished our inspection of Holloway's building inspection statement. No charge.
Holloway, who is due in court Jan. 27, 2011, for the building inspection fees, said the city is using such charges to balance its budget. The city has had more re-inspections and other unpaid charges in recent years. But there's no evidence that the city uses them as a revenue source or to otherwise pad the budget -- indeed, it's against state law to use fees for anything beyond paying for the service provided.
We'll add this to that summation: False.


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