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As a pre-event to the NetHope Global Summit 2015, a UAV/UAS (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle/Unmanned Aerial System) training event will be offered in Odense, Denmark during the dates of October 30th to November 1, 2015. The event is organized by:
- UAS Test Center Denmark
- UN Denmark
- Danoffice IT
- The NetHope UAV Working Group
The all-inclusive 3-day event will cost €800 per person (Transportation, room and board, UAV Academy training certification included). Use this link to sign up and pay for tickets for the event, the event will be open to a maximum of 50 participants. Once signed up for the event an email with additional details about the event, transportation and other practical information will be send.
Transport to Odense from Copenhagen is at the cost of the individual participants whereas the organizers cover all transportation during the event.
For questions or assistance arranging transportation to Odense, use the journey planner on DSB or conact Jesper Pedersen (firstname.lastname@example.com; + 45 40 87 56 40).
UAS Workshops Description:
UAVs is presenting a new perspective for data collection. The workshop is tailored to give the participants a hands-on experience with different UAV systems, current and future UAV applications available enabling faster and more accurate decision-making. During the workshops, participants will have a unique chance to test and operate different UAV systems and at the same time confer with some of the supporting technologies designed towards data collection/analysis within disaster management, program development and execution and finally ecosystem and conservation.
Workshop 1. The UAV Technology - What are the different types of UAVs? Why, how to decide on the right UAV platform?
This workshop will focus on giving the participants an insight in the UAV technology, as well as a general idea of the different types of UAVs available today, including tools to better evaluate quality, autonomy and price before purchasing an UAV.
Workshop 2. Utilizing UAVs for post, past and during a disaster effort
Increasing deployment of UAVs by humanitarian agencies poses both an opportunity to generate and control new sources of spatially specific high-resolution imagery, and an increasing "big data" problem related to imagery management, processing and analysis. Esri's ArcGIS Online (AGOL), already broadly used by a significant number of NGOs and other humanitarian agencies, is the leading platform for spatial data management, sharing and analysis. Participants in the UAV workshop will learn from Esri's imagery experts how to use AGOL to upload imagery captured by UAVs into a secure cloud-based data sharing environment. Once their imagery has been uploaded to AGOL participants will have a chance to practice the use of new online image processing techniques to extract essential data and to transform their raw imagery into shareable analytic work products. By loading imagery from multiple UAVs into a common instance of AGOL the workshop will also enable participants to practice the development of collaborative inter-agency data sharing workflows for deployment in humanitarian setting
UAVs Available is.: Huginn X1 Multi-rotor, Cumulus Fixed Wing, DJL Multi-Rotor and properly eBee fixed wing UAV
Workshop 3. Humanitarian UAVs Missions: From lessons learned to Best practices
This workshop will focus on lessons learned and best practices by drawing on real-world UAV deployments. The session will briefly introduce the Humanitarian UAV Network (UAViators) and then draw directly on recent UAV deployments in Haiti, Philippines, Vanuatu, Tanzania, Congo-Brazzaville, Guinea, Nepal, etc., to cover key lessons and best practices. The session will then highlight current and future opportunities as well as limitations. Finally, the session will conclude with a comprehensive review of the Humanitarian UAV Code of Conduct and Supporting Guidelines, an international initiative spearheaded by UAViators in collaboration with UN/OCHA, WFP, UNHCR, ICRC, Direct Relief and others.
Workshop 4. UAV Applications for humanitarian settings, today and the future
This workshop will focus on giving the participants an insight into the most common UAV applications available today, and what the future might bring!
Here is some of the Applications that will be demoed during the workshop:
Data collection for mapping,
Argiculture data collection, corps conditioning, lifestock monitoring
Live video Streaming (Thermal/HD)
Counting algorytme
UAS Academy Description:
UAS Test Center Denmark offers one of Europe's first endorsed training programs for UAV pilots. Through an intensive course, you can obtain a UAV certificate endorsed by the Danish Transport Authority Denmark , proving your skills as an UAV pilot.
The course includes lessons in:
- Aviation safety
- Aircraft knowledge
- Deployment and flight procedures
- Human factors
- Air law
- Aerodynamics and Principles of Flight
- Flight Performance and Operational Planning
- Operations Manual
- Communication
- Meteorology
- Map reading
- Deployment and flight procedures
For the agenda, additional information on the UAV Academy, Workshops and the organizers and the organizers see below.
About the Organizers:
UAS Test Center Denmark:
UAS Test Center Denmark is operated by Hans Christian Andersen Airport and located in the town of Odense. The airport offers several types and sizes of airspace for UAS test purposes as well as a UAS ground school. By July 2015 the test center has also been announced as the entity which approves commercial drone operators in the country on behalf of the transport authorities.
UAS Test Center Denmark also hosts the national industry network, UAS Denmark, which has over 80 members and we receive new applications every week. The membership list is very diverse and fully represents the whole RPAS value chain. From developers, larger corporations, the large Danish research institutions to professional private and public user organizations, e.g. the Danish National Police, The National Emergency Management Agency, the Copenhagen Fire Brigade etc. Five of our current members are RPAS manufacturers.
UAS Denmark offers a range of networking and knowledge dissemination activities, and has since its recent establishment hosted more than 10 events at the Hans Christian Andersen Airport with national and international participants. We aim to promote our members through web sites, media etc. and develop a range of member benefits. More information: http://www.uasdenmark.dk/
UN Denmark
The UN City is located in Copenhagen, and consists of two campuses that combined houses nine United Nations agencies. More information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UN_City
Danoffice IT
Danoffice IT provides professional and efficient IT & IS turnkey solutions to international organizations and businesses operating worldwide.
Danoffice IT offers a one-stop-shopping platform with an array of products, services and logistical solutions backed by professional and certified personnel ready to assist your HQ or local offices, anytime and anywhere. More information: http://www.danoffice.com/
The NetHope UAV Working Group:
Established in 2014 by Andrew Schroeder the NetHope UAV Working Group aims to educate and collaborate on the use of UAV technologies for disaster recovery, international development and conservation. More information: http://solutionscenter.nethope.org/communities/unmanned-aerial-vehicles


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I'm currently in the middle of a new 4th step and am once again bewildered by the fears that have come up. The first time around, I wrote them out and many of them were so irrational that I had to let them go. Of course, many of those irrational fears still loom above my head and heart like Eeyore's gloomy little rain cloud and this past week, one of those rain clouds let forth a torrential flow of water that made it's way directly into my mouth.
To be specific and to drop the figurative bullshit, I finally went to the dentist.
It's been about seven years since I last went to the dentist. I wasn't suffering from any pain, which in terms of my old thinking means it wasn't time to make changes, but with the new outlook on life and with my feet securely planted in recovery, I don't think I need to be feeling pain to shift my self. So I said, "Fuck it." I hit up the dentist for a cleaning, knowing full well that the last molar on the left side of my mouth is in the process of crumbling and would need some serious work. What I didn't figure was that it would need a root canal (my first, ever), and a little top hat they affectionately refer to as a crown. Whatever. I went. Did it. Have an appointment to get the crown next week.
When I went to the root canal man, I was under the assumption that he was the crown man. The secretary told me that she'd had two other emergency root canals that day and I laughingly told her that I would not be needing a root canal. Only the top hat. She said okay and let me speak with the doctor.
The doctor came in and gently told me that I would have to have my roots drilled out to keep the decay from infecting my head, to which I replied, "I'm a recovering alcoholic and I don't want any sleepy stuff. I'm also already infected in my head. Mentally and physically different from my fellows." He smiled and held my hand as I had a minor panic attack and shed a few tears for the fact that I would no longer be a root canal challenged young woman. I've had three cavities my whole life. I took a certain amount of pride in that. Like I was better than people who'd had root canals.
You know, it's funny what happens when I spend money on myself. I have a ton of shame (still) about dropping large wads of cash into things I actually need, like root canals and windshield wipers, so when I began totaling up my mouthy expenses and it became apparent that I was about to drop nearly 4k in work, I started to get a little freaked out. That's over two months worth of my financial budget, where I can easily live on 2k a month (as opposed to the 7k it took pre-2009!). Which means (in Jennie terms), I am two months shy of being homeless. I went from pride over facing the dentist to inflated ego over only having three cavities to panic about osteo-imperfections to sheer horror that I will be homeless two months. All of this took place in a matter of two days.
The truth is that all of my bills are paid. All of my bills will be paid next month, and the month after. I have never been homeless and I'm fairly certain that the only way I will end up homeless is if I start drinking again. Taking care of myself, in the form of dentistry, shots, physical exams, paps etc., will not be the cause of my ruin. In fact, these are things that big girls do all the time. It's called "being a responsible adult." I must remind myself that the underlying fear of homelessness may be rational if I am drinking and without home, but now, sitting in my backyard looking at the tomato plants and lime tree, homelessness is not happening to me. And I cannot fear the things that are not happening presently. That is just the deal I have to make with myself.
So fear. Fear is a good emotion if I am running from a lion or a man in a dark alley. However, fear is not a good motivator. Fear makes me more impulsive than I already am. Fear keeps me looking for an easy way out. Fear is a cheap date who gets drunk on bathtub gin and can't remember from where it came.
I often hear that people are afraid of change. I think I've probably even said I'm afraid of change, or "I don't like change," or "change scares me," or something of that sort. But I'm trying to think of life as a continuous spectrum and not as some stage-theory that moves step-by-step, chunk-by-chunk. Even before it began for me, it existed for others. And even as it ends for me, it will continue. I just occupy a little space on a long continuous spectrum. So why am I afraid of change? It happens instantaneously. Like when I paid the bill for the root canal. I was not afraid of the – perhaps – millisecond that it took to withdraw 2k from my bank account. I was afraid of what would happen two months after it, when I became homeless for taking care of and spending money on myself. Change is not scary. Fear is scary. The gradual and perpetual shifting of tectonic plates ensures that California doesn't have a big earthquake. A bunch of tiny shifts so I don't have to "do" a big change. But fear will prohibit me from being willing to shift, it will keep me rigid, it will keep me from getting my teeth cleaned for seven years and the end result will be a horseshoe shaped molar that needs it's roots cleaned out. Fear will keep me sick.
"Today I am not afraid.
Today, I am okay."

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Best IKEA Children's Room Design Ideas for 2012
Not too long ago, we presented a preview of the IKEA Catalog for 2012. Right now, the catalog is launched and is full of fresh ideas. In this post we picked out the best IKEA children's room designs, as well as cool products that appealed to our playful, but also practical nature. IKEA promised low prices and quality furniture pieces for this catalog and as you will see from the photos below and the prices in the catalog, the company delivered. From ingenious storage units for toys, to small children's beds, chairs and various toy products, the IKEA kids ideas for 2012 are characterized by creativity and as usual, practicability. Have a look at the photos below and tell us if there are any designs that you find suited for your home. We would also like to know your opinion on the overall kids collection presented below. For more details, check out the IKEA Online Catalog here.


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|Adopt your pet from an animal shelter or purchase it from a reputable pet store or breeder.
|Have your new companion checked out right away by a veterinarian.
|Keep your pet under a veterinarian's care for regularly scheduled shots and treatment for worms. This reduces the chance that your pet could get sick and pass an infection to you or your family. Since the cost of veterinary care may not be within everyone's reach, the local animal shelter or humane society may have information about low-cost clinics.
|Give your pet a balanced diet and do not allow it to eat raw food or drink out of the toilet.
|Clean your pet's living area at least once a week. Bury the feces, or place them in a plastic bag and then put it in the trash.
|Litter boxes should be cleaned daily and the dirty litter placed in a plastic bag. To prevent infectious diseases that may cause birth defects, pregnant women should not change cat litter boxes. A child's sandbox can become a cat's litter box so cover it when not in use. Areas that have been contaminated with dog or cat feces should be off limits to children -- not only at home but also in public areas such as parks or playgrounds. And because toddlers naturally explore their environment, teach children not to eat dirt
|Wash your hands with soap and water after handling or cleaning up after animals, especially reptiles. Teach your children to do the same. This is also important after contacting dirt because hookworms from animal feces in the soil can enter through your skin.
What about having a wild animal as a pet?
In general, wild animals do not make good pets because they are not tame and do not adapt well to living in a house. But if you must have one make sure you know about any special needs the animal has or diseases it can transmit before buying it from a pet store.
What's the most serious disease that animals can transmit to people?
The most serious disease that animals can transmit to people is rabies. But, because responsible pet owners are keeping their animals immunized each year, the number of rabies cases in the United States has been drastically reduced. However, rabies is still found in wild animals. Cats, as well as dogs, should be immunized against rabies.
Why should you have your pet immunized against rabies?
Having your pet immunized protects it against rabies if it's attacked by a rabid animal. But if your pet is not immunized, it could get rabies and then give it to you or your family. So obey local leash laws and control your pets so that they do not come into contact with, or prey on, wild animals.
What should you do if you are bitten or scratched by an animal?
Each year almost 800,000 persons bitten by dogs or cats require medical attention. So, never approach an unfamiliar animal. If you do get bitten or scratched always
|Wash the area with soap and water,
|Apply anti-bacterial medication, and
|Bandage the wound, and consider medical attention.
|Teach your children to tell you about any animal bite or scratch that they receive.
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F-16 fighters to be phased out
Today's F-16 fighters were adopted by the Dutch Air Force in the late 1970s. In the course of the coming ten years, the F-16 will become obsolete. In 2013, the Dutch Cabinet decided to replace the F-16 with the F-35 Lightning II. This is popularly known as the JSF, short for Joint Strike Fighter. Companies in various countries are coordinating in developing the new fighter. The Netherlands is contributing €800 million towards the development of the new aircraft. Through this partnership the Netherlands is closely involved in its development.
Operational test phase
In 2008, the Netherlands decided to participate with the United States and the United Kingdom in the F-35's operational test phase. For this, the Netherlands acquired two F-35s. Air Force pilots and technicians are testing both F-35s and recording their findings. The test phase will continue until 2018. In 2019, the United States will compile a test report. Then the Netherlands may use the aircraft for training and operational purposes.
Residents near the Leeuwarden and Volkel airbases are worried about the noise that F-35 fighters will make. To assuage these concerns the Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) has organised noise experience flights. These enable local residents to experience the F-35's noise level for themselves and form their own opinion. Local residents have experienced a marginal difference between the noise of the present F-16 and the F-35, which was confirmed by monitored noise measurements.
On 6 November 2013, a motion by Dutch MP Angelien Eijsink (PvdA) was adopted advising that a permanent noise monitoring system be established around the Leeuwarden and Volkel airbases. This noise monitoring system comprising twenty monitors tests whether the noise remains within the legal limits. It also gives local residents a better insight into the noise levels of the fighter aircraft. The aim is to establish a permanent noise monitoring system.
Price reduction for aircraft
A total investment budget of €4.5 billion and annual operating costs of €270 million have been earmarked for the F-16's replacement. In theory, this allows for the purchase of 37 aircraft. The Netherlands intends to acquire eight F-35 Lightning II aircraft in 2020. The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) is developing an option to purchase several F-35 aircraft over a period of years, a so-called block buy option. That would reduce the price the Netherlands pays per F-35 aircraft. The actual reduction would depend on the number of aircraft and the results of the contract negotiations. Defence minister Hennis-Plasschaert will inform the House of Representatives as soon as more details about the block buy option become available.


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Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro was a young Cuban lawyer when he decided to begin an armed struggle against dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1953. He failed at the time and was nearly killed, but lived to lead a second and successful rebellion. Those who hoped that Castro would become a democratic reformer, however, were disappointed when he instead became the hemisphere's longest-serving dictator.
Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was born on August 13, 1926, near Mayari, Cuba. His parents owned a sugarcane plantation and the family lived moderately prosperous lives. He attended Catholic schools and enrolled in the University of Havana in 1945, where he studied law. At the university, Castro joined groups opposed to the government. He received his law degree in 1950 and planned to run for a seat in the legislature, but his plans were frustrated when Batista overthrew the government and stopped the elections.
Castro charged Batista with violating the constitution, but his case was refused by the court. With political action impossible, Castro switched to violent opposition. On July 26, 1953, he led a group of armed rebels in an attack on the Moncada army garrison in Santiago. They were defeated by the army, which murdered dozens of the captured rebels in reprisal. Castro was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Following two years in prison, Castro was released by Batista as a gesture of reconciliation. Not at all reconciled, Castro left for Mexico to train a fresh rebel army. On December 2, 1956, they returned by boat. The army confronted them and they were defeated again, but this time Castro escaped into the mountains with a handful of supporters. From the mountains, they began to amass an army of more than 800 men and employed guerrilla military tactics that Bastista�s men were unequipped to handle. They began to win support among peasants, students, and even Catholic priests, from an additional propaganda campaign.
By the end of 1958, Castro had made Batista's position untenable. On the morning of January 1, 1959, the dictator left Cuba for the Dominican Republic, and from there to Madeira Island in Portugal, where he died. Castro entered Havana in triumph on January 8 to begin his more than 40-year rule. He promised to maintain the democratic constitution of 1940, but quickly imposed authoritarian socialist rule. Thousands of Batista supporters were executed, foreign holdings were confiscated, and American companies lost over a billion dollars in assets. On January 31, 1961, the United States imposed an economic embargo on Cuba. As a result, Cuba became more dependent on Soviet and Eastern bloc nations for economic aid. Many Cubans fled the island for the United States and some established an anti-Castro organization in Miami, Florida.
Stirrings of Castro�s overthrow began publicly when American presidential candidate John F. Kennedy criticized then president Dwight D. Eisenhower, during the 1960 presidential campaign, for not doing more about Castro. Kennedy decided early in his administration that Castro needed to be ousted, by force if necessary. He inherited a CIA plan for the Bay of Pigs Invasion from the Eisenhower administration and followed through on the covert attack in April 1961. Castro's military defeated the Cuban exiles and humiliated the United States. The United States got a measure of revenge the following year when they forced U.S.S.R. general secretary Nikita Khrushchev to withdraw Soviet missiles from Cuba during the October Cuban Missile Crisis.
Castro adopted the attitude that Cuba was "non-aligned" despite its close ties with other communist regimes around the world. He was elected head of Nonaligned Nations Movement and has been a strong voice against American imperialism. Until the fall of the Soviet Union, Cuba relied on Soviet subsidies to maintain its economy. With money received from sugar sales and economic aid from the Soviet Union, Castro implemented such social programs as his war on illiteracy and no-cost universal health care. Without their economic support, the Cuban economy has suffered, but Castro has maintained tight control. Castro's regime also has assisted with revolutions in Angola and Ethiopia.
From the American side, the economic embargo seems firmly in place, despite being supported by no other government in the world. The status quo seems likely to remain, at least until Fidel Castro finally passes from the scene.
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Regarding Sacrifice
I feel my belief in sacrifice and struggle getting stronger. I despise the kind of existence that clings to the miserly trifles of comfort and self-interest. I think that a man should not live beyond the age when he begins to deteriorate, when the flame that lighted the brightest moment of his life has weakened.
Letter from prison, 1953
Regarding Human Rights
With what moral authority can they speak of human rights � the rulers of a nation in which the millionaire and beggar coexist; the Indian is exterminated; the black man is discriminated against; the woman is prostituted; and the great masses of Chicanos, Puerto Ricans, and Latin Americans are scorned, exploited, and humiliated?
Speech in 1978
Quotes regarding Fidel Castro.
By Jesse Jackson
The most honest, courageous politician I have ever met.
During 1984 visit to Havana
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One Minute to Midnight: Kennedy, Khrushchev and Castro on the Brink of Nuclear War by Michael Dobbs.
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The Dark Side of Camelot by Seymour M. Hersh.
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Brothers: The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years by David Talbot.
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One Hell of a Gamble: Khrushchev, Kennedy, and Castro, 1958-1964 by Aleksandr Fursenko.
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WWSF World Campaign 2010 – prevention of abuse & violence against children
Received by e-mail: From: Women's World Summit Foundation WWSF. Date: 13/05/2010.
Join the WWSF World Campaign 2010 for making prevention of abuse and violence against children a global priority.
Dear Friends and Partners, WWSF is happy to celebrate with you this year the 10th Anniversary of the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse – 19 November. Last year, 785 organizations from 127 countries joined the international coalition marking not only the World Day but also the Prevention Education Week 13-19 November, or supporting the Day in general.
Launched in 2000, the World Campaign & World Day have as their main mission to create a global culture of prevention. We sincerely hope that you will join the 2010 coalition and to help make prevention a worldwide priority. We also invite you to encourage your members and partners to do the same.
Please find online the 2010 Campaign Registration Form to be returned by 1 June and tick all the corresponding boxes in order to be considered as a coalition member, and describe your planned activities to qualify as an active member. We also give you the link to the introductory page of the campaign here.
To know all about our programs, please visit our revamped new web site, which gives you updated information on our children and on our women section here.
We are pleased to share with you that WWSF is in the process of creating a new interactive web site YouthEngage.com with the aim to involve young people in prevention of abuse and violence among children and adolescents.
We look forward to counting you among the 2010 coalition members and celebrate with you the power of partnership in creating a global culture for prioritizing prevention.
Sincerely, Elly Pradervand, WWSF CEO and interim Children's Section coordinator.
"No violence against children is justifiable and all violence against children is preventable." Prof. Paulo Pinheiro.
WWSF Women's World Summit Foundation – Children's Section, Secretariat: 11 Avenue de la Paix, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland, P.O. Box 143, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland, Tel: +41 (0) 22 738 66 19, Fax: +41 (0) 738 82 48, e-mail, Website.


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Moscow, 28 March 2016. — Rossiya Airlines, Aeroflot Group's newly merged regional carrier, announces it has commenced flights. The new Rossiya's first flight was completed on 27 March, marking the beginning of the Spring-Summer 2016 Season. This season Rossiya will fly to a total of 81 destinations, including 54 domestic destinations in addition to international destinations across 15 countries.
The new Rossiya is the result of consolidation of Aeroflot Group's three regional airlines: Rossiya, Donavia and Orenair.
Rossiya's home base remains St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport, with branches in Moscow, Rostov-on-Don and Orenburg. The airline will operate 47 regularly-scheduled routes from St. Petersburg to domestic and international destinations. Rossiya will fly to Baku, Azerbaijan (three times per week) and Rimini, Italy (two times per week). Among other new regular flights are direct St. Petersburg-Orenburg flights (three times per week).
Rossiya will fly from Moscow Vnukovo airport, Adler, Krasnodar, Orenburg, Simferopol and Rostov-on-Don.
Rossiya's flights from Vnukovo are intended to complement service offered by the Group's flagship carrier, Aeroflot — Russian Airlines. In Spring-Summer 2016 Rossiya will fly from Vnukovo to domestic destinations Adler, Anapa, Krasnodar, Makhachkala, Mineralnye Vody, Orenburg, Rostov-on-Don and Simferopol as well as to Paris and Nice, France. Rossiya plans to additionally begin offering service mid-season from Vnukovo to a number of destinations in Russia's Far East: Khabarovsk, Magadan, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatka, Vladivostok and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Rossiya will fly from Simferopol to 14 of Russia's largest regional cities: Chelyabinsk, Ekaterinburg, Kazan, Krasnodar, Mineralnye Vody, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Orenburg, Perm, Rostov-on-Don, Tyumen, Ufa and Volgograd. Additionally, Rossiya plans to fly between St. Petersburg and Simferopol 28 times per week, twice as often as in Spring-Summer 2015.
Additionally, Rossiya will fly between Krasnodar and Ekaterinburg, between Orenburg and Adler, between Orenburg and Anapa, as well as between Adler and Yerevan, Armenia and between Rostov-on-Don and Tel Aviv, Israel.
Vadim Zingman, Rossiya Airlines Chairman of the Board of Directors, said:
«The formation of a major new airline within Aeroflot Group is a strategic initiative of national importance. Rossiya's key aims include returning the Russian aviation sector to health, applying the best practices developed by Aeroflot to the broader industry and maintaining uniquely qualified personnel across several regions of the country. Given the highly professional team and the experience of Aeroflot Group, I believe Rossiya is ready to takes its success to the next level.»
About Aeroflot Group
Aeroflot Group is Russia's leading airline group. It brings together flagship carrier Aeroflot — Russian Airlines, regional carrier Rossiya Airlines, low-cost carrier Pobeda Airlines and Aurora Airlines, which is focused on the Russian Far East. Aeroflot Group airlines fly to 290 destinations across 51 countries. In 2015, the Group carried 39.4 million passengers. Aeroflot is traded on Moscow Exchange under the ticker AFLT.
Learn more at www.aeroflot.com.
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A member of Aeroflot Group, Rossiya Airlines was formed from the consolidation of three Russian regional airlines: Rossiya, Donavia and Orenair. Rossiya is headquartered in St. Petersburg, with secondary hubs in Moscow, Rostov-on-Don and Orenburg. One of the most-loved brands among residents of St. Petersburg, Rossiya is the official carrier of Zenit Football Club.
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Month: July 2016
The Christian Public Servant – "not just for rest but for praise"
The Christian Public Servant – "not just for rest but for praise"
July 28, 2016 – Thursday
Genesis 2:3 [NKJV] Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made.
Revelation 4:11 [NKJV] You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created.
I'm just starting out in my career. In fact, I am currently looking for a job. Even though the job market is really tough right now I am willing to do the work to land that first job. I am not lazy. Far from it. I will burn the midnight oil to be successful. Believe me, I will work long and hard, not only to find that job but to succeed when I get it.
But I pray I will be able to have one day off, a Sabbath – not just for rest but for praise. It may not be Sunday, I understand that. But it will be one day a week to rest and worship Him for His goodness to us.
God, himself, set the example for you and me – He rested. As Christian public servants, we need to follow His example. We need to reserve one day – not just for rest but for praise. Having fun is good along with spending time with family and glorifying Him together. Spending time in worship with family. Spending time with Him.
This week, reserve one day – Sunday if possible – not just for rest but for praise.
And you will be refreshed to burn that midnight oil when necessary!
Dear Lord, thank You for creating this world and me. Let me reserve one day – not just for rest but for praise. All glory goes to you, my Lord, only to You. In Your name, I pray. Amen.
Paul Bayer, M.A.
job hunting – in every region of God's Kingdom!
Virginia Beach, Virginia USA
The Christian Public Servant – "never ask for a dime"
The Christian Public Servant – "never ask for a dime"
July 27, 2016 – Wednesday
1 Samuel 12:24(b) [NIV] serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.
We still need your help.
The Christian Public Servant runs entirely on a donation of devotionals from readers.
Readers just like you.
We'll never ask for a dime, but we ask you to write a one-page devotion each month.
Bad grammar? We edit!! Can't think of a workplace experience? Of course you can! Bad writer? We re-write!! Nothing ever happens in your workplace or career? Oh, come on now! Only good things happen to you? What a great praise devotional that will be!
We'll never ask for a dime, but we ask you to write a one-page devotion each month.
Please contact any of the co-editors. We will send a tip-sheet on how to write a devotional for The Christian Public Servant.
Father, if it is Your will, let volunteers to send devotionals. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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The Christian Public Servant – "like a passing shadow"
The Christian Public Servant – "like a passing shadow"
July 26, 2016 – Tuesday
Psalm 144:4 [ESV] "Man is like a breath; his days are like a passing shadow."
Ecclesiastes 12:1 "Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, "I have no pleasure in them"
They call them New-Agers. Millennials. And they're all part of Generation Y, which is just a little younger than Generation X.
—Young people – they know so much, demand so much, and expect so much more than we did at our age. Truth is, you and I were like them just yesterday – maybe 10 years, maybe 20 years, maybe just a short 30 years ago. As the psalmist David grew older, he began to see the frailty of humanity. He understood that time passes faster with age. He started to realize his days were numbered – like a passing shadow.
And so it is with you and me.
There was a time, we'd complete our work with youthful vigor, waking up each morning determined to change the world. But with each added year, we'd start to worry about our frailty – becoming more cautious in our bets and wagers about the future. Oh yes, worry and stress clouded our vision years ago.
As Solomon discovered, serving Jesus with all of your heart, mind, soul, and strength is the only source of meaning in this life.
And so when you pass that Millenial in the hallway at work, remember the days of your youth. No matter your age or station in life, we all need God's wisdom and grace as we try to make sense of our existence.
And pray especially for those who try to find their way without Christ.
Just like you, their lives will be gone like a passing shadow.
Father, You know my time is brief – shorter than what I hope. Use me today like it is my last day on earth. Help me be more than a passing shadow today at work. Let me use each minute to glorify You through my diligence and accomplishments. In Your Son's name, I pray. Amen.
Chaplain Chris Summers
W.C. Holman Correctional Facility
Alabama Department of Corrections
Atmore, Alabama USA
The Christian Public Servant – "just pushing through the day"
The Christian Public Servant – "just pushing through the day"
July 25, 2016 – Monday
John 8:12(b) [ESV] I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
Ever have problems just pushing through the day? You know what I'm talking about… Rolling out of bed is hard, and once at work, staying motivated becomes a challenge. Your plate is already overflowing and umpteen different tasks get thrown in your direction.
Is this how your day is going?
Everyone has workdays like this – the struggle seems more than the day is worth. When this happens, remember your strength comes from the Lord. God promises if you seek His will and His direction in all situations, He will provide. This includes days when you are just pushing through the day.
So if you're having trouble just pushing through the day – getting out of bed, tired, dragging at work, then intentionally take time to seek His help in prayer and in devotion. In the midst of the darkness of those times seek His light, and He will provide.
You will accomplish so much more than just pushing through the day!
Lord, thank You for another day of opportunities to serve You in my workplace. Thank You for always shining Your light into in my life. As I go throughout my workday, help me try even harder to seek You in all situations. Fill my heart and mind with motivation and positivity. In Your name, I pray. Amen.
Morgan Best
Elementary School Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
Raleigh, North Carolina USA
The Christian Public Servant – "the best training ground"
The Christian Public Servant – "the best training ground"
July 22, 2016 – Friday
Luke 22:3 [NLT] Then Satan entered into Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve disciples,
John 13:12 [NLT] After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat down and asked, "Do you understand what I was doing?"
This may sound strange, but I thank God I did not get saved while I was out in the free-world. And for about 10 years here I was still not saved. But then our Lord touched my heart, and He changed my life, and death row became Life Row.
You may ask: why wouldn't I have wanted to be saved on the outside? Well, prison is the best training ground for me because there are a lot of demonized people who believe in their own abilities, their own will, and their own desires. And until Jesus flooded my life with His blood and I surrendered to the Great Authority, I was just like those demonized fools.
That's how I got here.
So when I see someone who has not found Christ, I think of how Jesus treated that one demonized fool called Judas. He loved him. He served him. Jesus washed Judas feet, just like He washed the feet of the other disciples.
When I realize that people who don't know Jesus are being driven by Satan, I know I must show them the love of Jesus — especially them – just like Jesus showed Judas. Like He showed me.
My setting is no different than that of the disciples – for they also had the best training ground for learning to follow Jesus.
Where you live and work, is it any different? Look around at all the people who do not know Jesus. Look closely.
Today at work, understand you also have the best training ground to learn and do His work.
Father, in the Name of Jesus, I pray. Thank You for helping me see You in everyone – especially those guided by Satan. No matter how bad they act, let me love and show Your example. Thank You for placing me in this training ground. Amen.
Jimmy Davis, Jr.
Z-557 Unit N-10
Death Row
Holman Correctional Facility
Atmore, Alabama USA
The Christian Public Servant – "when a bully comes your way"
The Christian Public Servant – "when a bully comes your way"
July 21, 2016 – Thursday
Proverbs 11:12 (NKJV) He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace.
A few months ago, I had to deal with a bully. This bully cussed at me, wrongly accused me, and called me a liar. He was totally out of control. He made me feel awful. I really wanted to let him have it – use my authority over him and scream right back at him. Oh, I really wanted to.
But I didn't. Instead I kept my cool. I kept whispering, "Dear Father, help."
Obviously the incident was dreadful, and I was bothered by it all day. I went home, that day, wondering if I had done the right thing in that exchange – keeping my cool and not lording over the person.
A coworker heard about my day and, that night, forwarded to me a devotional from The Christian Public Servant. Now, I had never heard of this publication, and the devotional he sent was rather unique. You see, the author was not a government employee. It was written by a man in prison – a man on death row. Here was a man with no control over anything in his life, yet his words reinforced in me what Christ wants: I need to let God be in control. Even when events get out of control, I need to keep myself under control by surrendering to Him.
I felt better that evening. Through that author's words, God assured me I did a good job. I did what was right because I asked my Father for His help. And He came through.
Today at work, can you do the same? When pressed on all sides, don't give in to anger. Be like our brother on death row. Be wise and understanding when a bully comes your way. Ask for God's help, and He will come through for you, too.
So at work today when a bully comes your way ask God to give you peace and help you to respond as He would.
Father, I ask for Your help today as I strive to be the worker that You have called me to be. Please give me wisdom and understanding in every situation. I give You all the glory. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.
Ronald Wilson
Development Review Coordinator
Franklin County
Town of Rocky Mount, Virginia USA


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Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Peek-A-Boo Post Box
10 comments:
- Babooshka said...
Does Dangermouse live in there? I feel a post box challenge coming up. Fancy shooting 100 of these curios?
- Tue Aug 04, 12:25:00 am
- Hyde DP said...
In reply to Babs - I know someone who has been photographing all the ones in Bournemouth - about 300 of them!
- Tue Aug 04, 07:29:00 am
- Jackie said...
I love your title! This is a lovely old postbox, I don't think I've seen anything like that here.
- Tue Aug 04, 11:32:00 am
- Jim K said...
They sure made them look nice back in the day.
- Tue Aug 04, 12:18:00 pm
- Dusty Lens said...
Nice looking post boxes, quite classy.
- Tue Aug 04, 01:36:00 pm
- Lori said...
Much more ornate than the boring ones we have here! I love how the red pops out between the trees.
- Tue Aug 04, 06:44:00 pm
- Mo said...
Did Vicki write a lot of letters? Must have. If she was around now she would probably twitter.
- Tue Aug 04, 09:49:00 pm
- Keropok Man said...
Maybe I ask what does ER stands for? I see them in postboxes in the UK the last time I was there.
- Wed Aug 05, 06:25:00 am
- Tash said...
Classy classics & really fascinating history. Hee-hee - it really does look like it's peeking through.
Any history on the use of red color?
- Wed Aug 05, 06:31:00 am
- Kate said...
I feel like stopping and chatting with this last Penfold. Friendly but shy little thing!
- Wed Aug 12, 03:00:00 am


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If you'd agree, go ahead, click through and sign.
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"Will large enterprises start using Skype now that they offer SIP trunks?" wonders Unified IT Systems' Sorell Slaymaker, writing on the NoJitter blog.
"Skype recently announced a beta program for SIP trunking. They partnered with industry SBC leader, Acme Packet, to create the service." Slaymaker writes
Click the following to read his list of advantages and the full blog post: Skype SIP Trunks for the Enterprise.


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Frequently Asked ...
Q: Are you a wedding photographer?
I am not a wedding photographer, BUT I absolutely adore bridal shoots and engagement sessions so although I won't be there on your wedding day, I will happily photograph anything else wedding related. If you'd like recommendations, I will gladly send you to some of my superbly talented wedding photographer friends in the metroplex.
Q: Will my photos be edited? What does that mean exactly?
ABSOLUTELY! Editing is an essential step in the process to delivering a final product. Stray hairs? Blemishes? A piece of broccoli stuck in your teeth from lunch? Not on my watch. Does your newborn have baby acne or flaking skin? If they do, you won't see it in their photos so don't sweat it. Are you worried that you won't possibly be able to get a photo where everybody is facing forward and smiling because history has shown that be an impossibility? Believe it or not, there's also a solution to that! Part of a professional photographers job is knowing how to take bits and pieces from multiple shots and combine those into one final amazing shot where everyone is at their best and the clients are none the wiser- and that's important when working with small children and large families!
Q: How far will you travel?
I don't typically travel farther than 1 hour outside of Frisco, TX. Having said that, I'm a sucker when it comes to photography so I'd most likely say yes if you asked me to meet you in Florida.
Q: What locations do you use? Can I choose my own?
Once you have booked a date, I'll have you fill out a short online questionnaire that will help me better understand what you're looking for as far as location/scenery is concerned. Based on the answers to those questions, I will make some suggestions and then we'll decide on the final location together. By default, I will always suggest places that are open to the public free of cost. *Some of the more unique locations require a reservation and the owners charge fees to use the facility. I DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THESE FEES. In fact, I hate them. These fees can range depending on location and also range per season. Some can be as little as $50.00 or as high as $1,000.00. You will be responsible for the added cost of that location. (Bummer, I know!)* Answer to second question: YES! I love when clients have their own locations chosen because that means there's usually a special connection with that place. if that's the case, skip the location questions. There is a space left open for you on the questionnaire to tell me which location you'd like to use.
Q: Do you have an indoor/studio location?
Yes. I've got a large studio space setup inside of my home. We have a large game room upstairs that overlooks the studio and it's filled with every toy imaginable--so don't worry about bringing the siblings along and keeping them entertained!
Q: How do you handle bad weather on the day of the session?
Ideally, I only shoot in mosquito-free evenings in 70 degree weather with a light breeze and not a cloud in the sky, but we live in Texas so you might as well just go ahead and accept the high possibility that you will either be a hot, humid mess by the end of the session or freezing cold and windblown. Weather re-scheduling happens all the time so don't sweat it (no pun intended). I'll contact you on the day of the session in the event of extreme weather and we'll discuss whether or not you're up for it. I'm not afraid to shoot in any of the extreme weather conditions if you aren't. The exception to my tolerance to conditions is dangerous weather. I consider icey conditions or the possibility of severe weather or lightning dangerous conditions. Other than that, weather rescheduling is entirely your choice. If you want that beautiful, natural sunshine in your photos and the sky is gray...well, I'd much rather you reschedule than be disappointed in your photos!
Q: How long does a session usually last?
Full sessions last about 1 hour. Newborn sessions can last anywhere from 2-4 hours, depending on what type of session you're looking for and how many poses you'd like, and mini-sessions are no longer than 30 minutes. If you are someone who is prone to running late, let me know so that I can adjust our time to give you some breathing room to account for loss of evening sun.
Q: What time of the day do you typically schedule sessions?
Ideally, I prefer to shoot as close to sunset/sunrise as possible on a sunny day. I have more room on cloudy days, but we'll discuss time changes on the day of the shoot to make sure we get it right. In the summer, this means a pretty late session. In the winter time, it can mean that a session starts as early as 4pm--I do morning sessions on very rare occasions (because it's usually SO EARLY), but sometimes it's the only time we have to work with, and that's just fine with me! Unless the chosen location is shaded, I probably won't be very open to scheduling a session between the hours of 10am-4pm... the exception to that rule is if it's an indoor session at my studio or the client's home.
Q: Do you provide props or do we bring our own?:
I usually bring small "seating props" if we're using a natural location without seating, which include blankets or stools but I welcome any props you'd like to use! Often times with little ones, bringing a toy or a ball they really love helps them warm up to the idea of my big camera and brings out their personality. Footballs are a popular choice among the little boys! This will be decided once the questionnaire is filled out--and if you see a photo prop on my website that you like, don't forget to let me know because it might be in storage.
Q: How/when do I pay? Do you require a deposit?
I accept cash/check/credit/debit/homemade desserts at the time of your session and only require a deposit from the crazy busy "christmas card photo" season that begins in September and ends around January. That deposit is half the cost of the session (it is NOT a separate deposit fee). IF you arrive without any of those forms of payment, no big deal--I will be happy to delete all the photos I took of you and never speak to you again. I'm KIDDING. You can also mail your payment or drop it by my house if you'd like, but I won't be able to begin editing until payment is received so keep that in mind!
Q: Do you provide digital copies of our session? What about a Copyright Release?
Yes! Both of those things are included in the cost of the session.
Q: How will I view and recieve my photos?
See that tab called Client Galleries? That is where you'll go as soon as I let you know that your edits are complete! I will give you a password that will allow you and anybody else who knows your password to access to your gallery. You can then download individual photos or your entire album.
Q: What are Sneak Peeks and when do I get to see them?
Sneaks are 5-10 photos from your session that you should receive within 24 hours of the shoot. They are unedited and in B&W, but they can be immediately downloaded and shared. I do not have a Facebook business page so you don't have to worry about me sharing anything on social media without you seeing it first!
Q: How long does it take you to edit a full session?
That depends. 5-7 days is average for a full session in the off-season. Mini-sessions usually take 2-4 days to complete. Newborns can take 7-12 days depending on how many skin issues the newborn needs fixing. Event photos range. Depends on what kind of event it is. During peak season (November-Jan), edits could take a little longer than average due to the large volume of holiday sessions. I work as fast as I possibly can and sleep very little to get your photos out as quickly as possible during peak season so that you can send out holiday cards, but the earlier you schedule these in the year, the better!


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|Name of Activity
|Chair for Mr. Bear
|Bear, Mr. Bear, build, chair, problem, solution, design
|Subject and Grade Level
|Simple Machines, K, 1, 2, 3
|2 Hours Total
|Lesson Objectives:
|– Ask students to design a sturdy chair that keeps a stuffed bear seated upright
– To expose students to the full engineering design process and allow them to practice their building techniques
|Materials Needed:
|– LEGO Simple Machine kits or other LEGO building pieces
– Engineer's Planning Worksheet
– Engineer's Final Report Worksheet
– One stuffed bear per group
For the extensions:
– Extra LEGO building Pieces
– Mini Post-It Note Pads
– Mini Drinking Cups
|Preparation and Set Up:
Research different chair designs and print out pictures to facilitate discussion on
how different types of chairs are designed and why chairs are designed differently for
different purposes. For example, office chairs are designed differently then recliners because
they have different purposes.Teacher Background:
Sturdiness is an important consideration when engineering any design. Furniture
(such as a chair), bridges, buildings, cars, etc. have to be sturdy for safety and other
reasons. Engineers always test their prototypes for sturdiness before any real construction
can begin. This highlights important steps of the Engineering Design Process; Test and
Redesign after a failed test.
|Extensions or Modifications:
|– Build a foot rest for Mr. Bear
– Build a cup holder for Mr. Bear
– Build an easel for Mr. Bear
– It might be helpful to have a chart to keep track of which students have passed which tests
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Beauty Through Simplicity.
Creating minimal, meaningful logo designs.
Building A Brand Starts With your Logo Design
If you talk to average consumers, it becomes readily evident that the idea of a brand is a vague concept. Fact is, most people do not think about brands as defined constructs. Rather, they associate brands with mental images, sounds, feelings, personal experiences, and/or derived knowledge. Based on new learning about how the brain warehouses brand associations, we now know that when a person thinks about a brand, the brain formulates a brand representation.
A Few of the Designs We've Created for Our Clients
Take a look at what our design team is capable of. Enjoy!
The brand representation consists of three kinds of information
Its name, its appearance and other concrete characteristics about the brand.
Either direct or indirect from word-of-mouth or other sources.
The positive or negative feelings a person gets when the brain formulates a brand representation.
We start the process of establishing a winning brand ID for your business by using persuasion techniques to create a company logo.
We cannot overstate the importance of having each part of your logo work together to achieve the intended persuasive effect. The combined components – what we call trade dress, include the shape and colour of each element and the grouping arrangement. You've no doubt observed that prominent multinationals use trade dress in their logos to eliminate the need for words. We, likewise, believe ideal trade dress should be free-standing with words being optional. When creating logos, we are not content until we know we've created a logo that enables your brand to short-circuit the cognitive brand-screening process consumers naturally undertake when making a buying decision to become a top-contender for being bought.
Driving Brand Recall
We also know that rapid and favourable activations of brand representations have a powerful influence on consumer buying decisions.
The process of building a brand is all about striving to trigger rapid and favourable activations of brand representations in minds of prospects and customers when making buying decisions. Savvy businesses do this by delivering superior experiences that elicit positive emotional responses at all touchpoints where customers and prospects come into contact with the business. The process starts with establishing a winning brand identity – arming customers and prospects with knowledge about the brand, which is uniquely different, engaging and unforgettable. That's where Daniel Sim Design comes in. We know all other building blocks in building a brand that come after establishing a brand ID will likely fail without the brand ID providing the robust foundation to support future brand campaigns. Consumers rarely maintain brand associations for instant recall. They're usually inventoried in consumer memories for recall as needed. The brand is the embodied cognition of your product or service. It's task is facilitate rapid brand recall clothed in the visceral perception of trust.
Brand trust is vital, because consumers make most routine buying decisions based on incomplete information. They rely on your brand ID as a reliable proxy for information. Strong brands are perceived as trustworthy purchases. They eliminate the need to make completely informed buying decisions. By eliminating the hassles of going through the due-diligence process every time a buying decision is made, consumers readily pay more for what you sell. As such, establishing a winning brand is a strategically sound investment. You will generate more revenue for what you sell. That's precisely why we're passionate about our mission. All other components in your brand-building process depend on our arming you with a winning brand personality.
Companies We Have Worked With
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Daniel Sim Design uses the identical trust-based persuasion strategies to establish your brand ID as used in winning branded advertising campaigns. The process is captured as:
"A trustworthy source sends a message by way of a channel that delivers the message to a receiver."
Your business is the trustworthy source. The message is the value proposition – the promised customer benefit that you communicate across all of your communication channels. The message is trustworthy, because it originated from a trustworthy source – your business. The communication channel in this instance is your brand ID – the first of many touchpoints in the brand-building process along the persuasion continuum. We strive to establish a brand ID, which communicates that your business is a trustworthy source with a trustworthy message that's intuitively manifest – even to your competitors – by the design, shape and colour elements we integrate into your logo and other components of your brand ID, including website design, collateral material, signage and stationery.
Colour is a powerful driver in influencing favourable brand associations, because colour can trigger physiological and psychological reactions in observers. Colour can soothe skittish customers and animate those near-comatose. We know that people make snap like-dislike decisions about stuff they buy within the first 90 seconds of the first encounter, and 60 to 90 percent is based entirely on colour. Colour is integral to your brand's personality. We use colour, not based on preference, but to seamlessly align your brand's personality with the intended brand associations we want to communicate. For example, it's unlikely we would ever advise using pink in the logo for a sporting equipment client simply because a pink brand personality would elicit inappropriate and unwanted brand associations.
Colour is one major component used to express your brand's personality via your logo. Shape aesthetics is equally important. Shape aesthetics refers to the four dimensions we use to regulate shape when expressing your brand's personality: • Angularity : sharp, abrupt angles to denote the masculine; soft and continuous curves to denote the feminine • Symmetry : the visual preference for shapes that have balance • Proportionality : the visual preference for shapes that are proportionately harmonious • Size : the visual preference big imagery
ANZAOMS has used the services of Daniel Sim Design...
over the last year to design a range of options for a new and modern logo for our Professional Association. ANZAOMS were keen to engage our Members in the process and Daniel was extremely helpful with a design brief and Member survey, obtaining maximum Member input into the process. He then provided a number of excellent options for our Members to choose from. The result is outstanding and we are very happy with our new branding. Daniel was at all times extremely responsive, very cost effective and has been very patient throughout the process. We would absolutely recommend Daniel Sim to others seeking logo design development or refresh.
Belinda Mellowes - Executive Officer | ANZAOMS
Being very new to a startup business with no previous experience...
With design services and had numerous quotes for design packages. It was difficult for us to decide on the appropriate package. There was a lot of competition and cheaper options available. Why we decided to proceed with Daniel? Clarity. We felt Daniel presented our options very honestly. The choice in the end was easy as each package represented value and was clear in what we would receive for a set price. We chose the premium package, and never looked back. Daniel took our briefing for a crisp, professional logo for our healthcare business and with no hassles presented us with options that excited us, and nailed our vision. We had constant communication through the process. Since presentation of our logo, we have been able to contact Daniel with any questions regarding file formatting and incorporation into marketing material. If you feel overwhelmed by the choices out there for design services, choose Daniel Sim. You can be confident in the service, communication, value for money, and his work is beautiful.
Daniel Walsh
- Active Health Podiatry
Daniel Sim web design was recommended to me by a friend...
Who's webpage impressed me with great design and professionalism. Daniel set up my page and again he included great features and good understanding how to present the business well. Through the years he helped updating the page which was very helpful also in regards to the google ranking. I can really recommend him.
Dr Harald Puhalla - Bariatic, Hepato-pacreato, Biliary, Upper Gastrointestinal General Surgeon
Having many options out there these days...
available for website, logo and brand design, we were delighted to have arrived at working with Daniel Sim Design for our project (www.drsuzannema.com) DSD was gratefully recommended to us by a colleague 6 months ago and we have had nothing but personable pleasant and very professional interactions with him and great work done by him since. DSD created beautiful brand design for us including logos, websites pages, stationary etc which has had great feedback from patients and other doctors alike. We opted for the platinum package which I recommend. I would encourage anyone or any business who is seeking exquisite brand design coupled with a very professional service to contact DSD as you will not be disappointed.
Dr Suzanne Ma - Bariatric and General Surgical Specialist
I am very proud of the result...
and cannot praise Daniel and the team at Daniel Sim Design enough. From first contact Daniel was committed to developing a design that was specific to our business. Prompt correspondence, the variety of quality options and Daniels level of professionalism made Daniel Sim Design the only choice to represent us.
Thank you.
Scott Kavanagh - SKHR House Relocation Specialists
Thank you to Daniel Sim Design...
The brief was to create a logo that would help inspire our students and create an identity for the school. The logo that Daniel created was fantastic. The process from start to finish was so easy and hassle free. Daniel and his team ask the necessary questions and their creativity and attention to detail take care of the rest. Not only are our students are proud of our school identity, the parents and school community have followed suit. This was a very pleasant and welcome surprise.
Kenny - Emirates International School
Daniel is extremely professional, experienced and creative...
From my very first communication with Daniel, I was impressed by Daniel's confident, easy, warm manner. He understood exactly what it was I was trying to achieve by getting to know me and my business. Daniel has exceeded my expectations for my company's branding from logo design to stationery and I am ecstatic with the results and have been complimented many times on the colours and design. Daniel is extremely professional, experienced and creative. Nothing was ever a hassle and our communications the entire time have been responsive, clear and open. I'm extremely happy with the result and can't wait to put Niche in the marketplace. Daniel has added the polish and professionalism that I want reflected throughout my business.
Karen - Niche Property Management
...far beyond our expectations
Daniel and his team we believe went far beyond our expectations, he went to enormous lengths to ensure that our logo for our Cleaning Company was going to look great. His design samples for us were stylish and extremely elegant, you can see he has a great vision. He helps you and guides you to choose a complete design for your company. We are based here in Melbourne and distance was not an issue, he was in contact with us all the way. With plenty of options for us to choose from and with his experience, we are proud to say our logo for our Company was designed by Daniel Sim. A big thank You from our team at Lupa Cleaning Services.
Brendan & Claudia Lloyd - Lupa Cleaning Services
...This company by far exceeded our requirements
After being with the largest franchise company in the real-estate world for many years we looked at branching out on our own. The thought of this was very overwhelming… the Logo is the feel, the look, the strength and the face of your business, by far one of the most important aspects to the look of your business. I had no idea where to start – We had spoken to other companies and they did not have the sharp look we needed. I was referred to Daniel and would say that his approach, service and knowledge put us at ease immediately. We knew that he understood what we wanted and was so efficient to deliver us so many wonderful ideas and advice. Daniel has a great eye for detail and a flair that is very hard to find but the most refreshing aspect of our experience was his patience and professionalism. We have dealt with so many companies over this transition and this company by far exceeded our requirements. Daniel is a must if you a thinking of a new business or a new look for your current business. Thank You so much Daniel!
Kirsty Dutney - Crowne Real Estate
We cannot say enough about Daniel's creativity...
We can not say enough about Daniel's creativity. As a small business, we were struggling with how to brand our business with the perfect logo. We came across Daniel through a websearch and were thrilled to work with him on our project. He provided us with a number of great logo choices, one of which was absolutely perfect! He has been fantastic to work with and we will definitely use him for our additional graphic needs in the future!
Jen Chaput - Instant Karma Roses
He was warm and friendly and expressed a genuine enthusiasm...
From the very first point of communication Daniel stood apart from other designers I had contacted. He was warm and friendly and expressed a genuine enthusiasm and interest in my work along with his initial vision for a brand identity. As an artist, I naturally had creative ideas of my own, but Daniel brought my ideas to life, exceeding all expectations with his impressive and beautiful work. He patiently allowed me to express all my thoughts and then directed my thinking towards a clean, eye-catching logo and somehow captured my personality within it, which was true genius seeing as he had never met me. I consider myself privileged to have worked with Daniel and cannot recommend him highly enough.
Alexis Atkins - Alexis Atkins
...much better than we expected and to our utter amazement...
It has been a wonderful experience working with Daniel Sim. Daniel Sim Designs was initially contracted for our corporate logo design, business' cards and letter heads…as well as envelopes. Daniel came up with various concepts and patiently worked through our requests until we arrived at our final design; a design we were very very pleased with. When Daniel created the artwork for the business card, we were bowled over; it had a wonderful blend of subtlety, colour and content. It was much better than we expected and to our utter amazement, the cards were even better! Following this positive experience, it was only natural that we considered Daniel for the website. Once again he brought out a level of creativity in his work which left us, to put it plainly, dazed. The website speaks for itself…
Udayan Bhanot - Director, iEnergyTech
I highly recommend him to anyone seeking professional design...
Daniel is clearly creatively gifted. A true professional committed to helping businesses portray the right image with innovative design. His design concepts exceeded my imagination. I am very proud of the logo designed for my business. A pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking professional design for their organisation.
Daniel Irvine - Sovereign Wealth Management
Employing Daniel Sim Designs to create a logo made one aspect a breeze...
Starting up a new business is a tough process. Employing Daniel Sim Designs to create a logo made one aspect a breeze. I was presented with several original and imaginative designs. Choosing just one was the hard part.
Genevieve Faulkner - Lost one Found one
...the logo Daniel designed was creative and elegant...
I chose Daniel for the quality of his logo designs and I was not disappointed. The logo Daniel designed was creative and elegant – perfect for our new corporate image. I highly recommend Daniel Sim Design.
Jane Palmer - Lactation Consultant, Pregnancy Birth and Beyond, Midwife in Private Practice
...used Daniel Sim Design and found their work to be of a top quality...
We have used Dan Sim Design for a number of online project and found their work to be of a top quality. They seem to be leading their industry in the type of work they produce and as such we have continued to use them for our IT design work. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dan Sim Design to anyone looking for fresh funky web design. The only people I would not recommend them to are our competitors.
Tim Alpe - CEO, JUCY Rentals
...logo was very vibrant in colour and eye catching, resulting in numerous enquiries...
Daniel Sim Design has assisted in the logo development for Sieverts Radiation Protection Consultancy. The logo was very vibrant in colour and eye catching, resulting in numerous enquiries and consultancy work for us. We at Sieverts Consultancy find that Daniel Sim Design quality of service was of a high standard and would highly recommend to all businesses.
William Tan - Manager of Health Physics, Sieverts Radiation Protection Consultancy
His talent is limitless...
Finding a designer who shares your esthetic values is paramount to everything when embarking on a design project. I didn't realize that I would find him all the way on the other side of the world! Thankfully, with the internet, we were able to work together effortlessly. Daniel created the "M2" logo for my pediatric dental practice over four years ago. From the start, we received so many compliments because it was so unique, colorful and fresh. Today, that logo is a brand. I had such a positive experience working with Daniel that I did not hesitate to go to him again with subsequent design projects. His talent is limitless and he is also one of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He's fair, honest, efficient and thorough. I know that we will continue to go to him with our design projects in the future. Why change when everything is great??? Thank you, Daniel, you have been a blessing to our business!
Maria Meliton - M2 Pediatrics
His professionalism was top notched...
Dear Daniel, I just wanted to say that it was a pleasure working with you! I truly appreciate your patience and allowing us to agree on designs that we really LOVE! You did an awesome job! Below are the answers to the questions that you sent to me. I was afraid that the cost would be way out of my budget. Also, I thought that working with someone that was not local would be too hard to communicate i.e. my vision and ideas of how I wanted my logo refresh. I loved his work, his designs and his style. The look of his website was so clean and simple. His professionalism was top notched! Daniel made sure that I was 100% happy with his designs, before he finalized my logo. This was way more than I was contracted to get. Daniel has been very prompt with answering all my questions and fixing everything that I have requested. I was also able to directly contact him via phone…which was a huge plus! I would absolutely recommend Daniel to anyone looking for a professional graphics designer, website designer or logo designer. He has been so professional, understanding, and PATIENT throughout this entire project. Thanks again!
Alys Truong - Rice & Noodles Restaurant
I liked Daniel's work the BEST...
I had already paid two Web designers in my area (United States) and I wasn't pleased. And so I Google logo specialist? And after reviewing a few logo designers, I liked Daniel's work the BEST. But the only reason I was reluctant is because he was so far (Australia) and I was concerned about how well the long distance communication would flow and payment,but not getting what I paid for. BUT TO MY SURPRISE HE AND HIS TEAM WERE AMAZING!!!!! I decided to work with Daniel & team because they were so creative , unique in design, classy…..and I wanted something different. I was soooooo blessed during the whole process. Because he is amazingly patient ..and so easy to work with and I just loooved everything he did. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED. He was a great listener and very professional. I WOULD RECOMMEND HIS DESIGNS TO EVERYONE……HE NEEDS TO BE ON TV…. BECAUSE HE HAS STAR QUALITY :).
Annette Baylor - Effusive Hair Salon
Daniel Sim designed the RSL...
Daniel Sim designed the RSL Commemorative Medallion, celebrating the signing of the armistice which brought World War One to an end. We were impressed with their level of involvement in the process, their need to understand the requirement and their attention to detail. Their advice was invaluable. Of course, the proof is in the pudding as they say. Copies of this medallion now reside in Buckingham Palace, the Governor General's residence and one has been placed in the collection of the Australian War Memorial. Thank you Daniel Sim Design.
Hugh Polson - Sunnybank RSL


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While Men's Player and Pundit of the Year often dominate the media coverage following our annual awards ceremony the event gives us an opportunity to highlight less high-profile work that has huge impact on match-going fans.
One such area is supporter liaison officers (SLOs), still a fairly new addition to English football, who are supposed to act as an interface between football club and their supporters.
Previous winners of the award include Anthony Emmerson at Stoke City and Chris Waters at Sunderland – both of whom are held up as examples of how good supporter liaison work should be carried out.
The 2016 Supporter Liaison Officer of Year is Tottenham Hotspur's Jonathan Waite, a well-liked figure amongst the Lilywhites of North London.
"It's an absolute honour and a real surprise," Jonathan said. "To be recognised by your peers and supporters in this way is very special."
Jonathan, head of supporter services at Spurs, has demonstrated what impact an effective SLO can have.
Queuing processes at the away end have been improved after Newcastle fans were involved in a crush and he has overseen consultation with Spurs fans over their move to a new ground.
"The supporters' committee on the new stadium has been a huge area of work," Jonathan said. "And It's important for us to be in touch with our supporter base.
"We have to keep them engaged to make sure we get things right, things like pricing for European games at Wembley, to encourage as many to come along as possible."
Jonathan is particularly pleased with the impact of the club's supporter liaison work on European away fixtures.
"Unfortunately, there are some countries that still treat English football supporters as if it were the 1980s.
"But the SLO work has allowed us to get good information out to our travelling fans. We've been able to build relationships with the host clubs abroad, which has been incredibly helpful."
Domestically, Jonathan said the profile of the SLO role is improving but progress could still be made.
"Even at Premier League level there are vast differences in SLO work across the country. The SLO role used to be an add-on to someone's marketing role, or someone's safety officer role.
"I was very fortunate at Spurs, it was a natural fit. We were already doing face to face work with fans, in and about the stands on matchday and working closely with the safety officer.
"We listen - supporters know their voices are being heard at the highest level."
The FSF is keen to promote the SLO role across England and Wales as a stand-alone role not an afterthought as Jonathan alludes to. But what would his advice be to someone who is new to the role?
"Every club has a different climate and different economy. The demands at Bournemouth will be very different compared with Manchester United.
"Clubs have to find out what's best for their fanbase. At Spurs we have a constructive relationship with our Supporters' Trust, but that won't necessarily be easily achieved at every club.
"My advice would be to get out there and speak to the supporters. Build those bridges, earn that trust.
"It gives you insight and a great advantage – if you can demonstrate that, you superiors will definitely take note."
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