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Foot and Ankle Devices Market Worth USD 5.41 Billion by 2020
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PUNE, India, September 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
According to a new market research report "Foot and Ankle Devices Market by Product (Orthopedic Implants (External Fixation, Internal Fixation), Prostheses, Bracing), by Cause of Injury (Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Trauma, Bunions) - Trends & Global Forecasts to 2020", published by MarketsandMarkets, The Foot and Ankle Devices Market is expected to reach USD 5.41 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period.
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This report studies the global foot and ankle devices market for the forecast period of 2015 to 2020. This market is expected to reach USD 5.41 Billion by 2020 from USD 3.82 Billion in 2015 at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period.
The global foot and ankle devices market is segmented on the basis of products, applications, and regions.
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Based on products, the foot and ankle devices market is categorized into orthopedic implants and devices, prostheses, and bracing and support devices. In 2015, the orthopedic implants and devices segment is estimated to account for the major share of the foot and ankle devices market.
Based on the cause of injury, the market is segmented into trauma, diabetes, neurological disorders, and others (osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, hammertoe, and bunions). In 2015, the others segment is estimated to account for the major share of the foot and ankle devices market.
On the basis of regions, the market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW), which comprises Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. In 2015, North America accounted for the largest share of the foot and ankle devices market, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the RoW. However, the Asia-Pacific market is slated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period and serves as a revenue pocket for companies offering foot and ankle devices.
Growth in the number of sports injuries, expected global rise in the prevalence of diabetes, rising prevalence of arthritis in Australia and the U.S., regular entry of new products in the market, and rising geriatric population resulting in the growing incidence of bone injuries are the major factors driving this market. On the other hand, the high cost of some foot and ankle devices and excise tax on medical devices in the U.S. and are expected to restrain the growth of the market. In addition to this, a lack of trained professionals is a major challenge for the global foot and ankle devices market. However, the introduction of biologics to treat foot and ankle disorders, coupled with expansion & penetration in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, are posing lucrative opportunities for the foot and ankle devices market.
Some major players in the global Foot and Ankle Devices Market include Stryker Corporation (U.S.), Arthrex, Inc. (U.S.), Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (U.S.), Smith & Nephew plc (U.K.), Wright Medical Technology, Inc. (U.S.), Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (U.S.), Tornier N.V. (Netherlands), Össur (Iceland), Acumed, LLC (U.S.), and Extremity Medical, LLC (U.S.)
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About 15 years ago, the first DSLR was introduced. The Nikon D1 showed consumers that digital was the future, and was quickly superseded by the Canon 1D. Sporting just 2.7 megapixels (and 4.15 megapixels for the Canon D1), the technology wasn't quite there to make the DSLR groundbreaking. 15 years later, the DSLR has become the staple for photographers everywhere. So where will we be in say, another 15 years?
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I've had dozens of different cameras in my hands these last couple years. I've handled the biggest and brightest stars in each manufacturers lineup, and the one that may have impressed me the most? The Samsung Galaxy NX.
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Whether you choose to admit it or not, Instagram-like services are a part of the future for photography. We need something that we can share quickly. Something with a built in workflow, with the ability to work with ease, and a touch screen paired with an OS can give us just that. Samsung is real late to the game, and not a name known for their high end cameras. But innovation comes from struggle, which is while the smaller camera companies such as Sony and FujiFilm are gobbling up the market share from Canon and Nikon.
The megapixel war isn't over, despite what you may think. In 2007, I couldn't think of a need to have anything above my 10 megapixel Canon 40D. In 2013, my Canon 5d Mark III didn't need anymore than it's 22.3 megapixel sensor. So where will I stand at in 2024?
Brands like Hassleblad and PhaseOne, despite their flaws, show us the future of the industry. Whether you'd like to admit it or not, if we won the lottery, we'd all likely be shooting with a Hassleblad H5D or Phase One 645DF+. Nothing can really compare to the resolution, dynamic range, and leaf shutters built within those systems, which is exactly why they can attach those outrageous prices.
Whose to say that in ten years, 4K or possibly 8K resolutions will become the standard for computers? With increased screen resolution, one can come to expect increases in resolutions on every other aspect. So the megapixel war won't end in the 20-30MP range, and likely won't end in the 40-50MP range either. So the only true answer to that is --
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It's no secret to say that Nikon has taken a bit of a hit in recent years. With Canon successfully pulling ahead in the video DSLR markets, Nikon is struggling to find it's feet again. Reporting a 48.2% drop in operating profits last year alone, Nikon has to make some big changes within the industry. I'm working purely on speculation, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Sony buy up the Nikon name in the coming years, and adapt Nikon as their format. Sony has already shown that they're in the game, with the a900 and a7R, they just need to have a fan base for their system, and Nikon may be the answer to that. Sony already makes the sensors for all of Nikon's cameras, so what is stopping them from piecing the rest of it together as well? With Nikon being such a household name in photography, I'd expect Sony to adapt the name, much like they did with Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson. Again, I'm just throwing out predictions. Sony is bleeding more money than virtually anyone in the photography industry, but also have a virtually bottomless pit when it comes to working capital. This means they can go one of two ways - either make a huge investment and keep pushing, or abandon ship all together.
Is Photography Dead, And Video The New King?
Perhaps. However, less than two years ago, Peter Hurley put his Hassleblad H3D-22 up against a Red Epic and found the workload of the Red Epic to still be too much of a hassle. While having 24 frames a second to pull images from is nice, it also means you need to have a much beefier computer to work with. Those will come in time, but will it comes fast enough before another innovation takes the lead? While computer innovations have been rapid, video seems to always be one step ahead. Many of the new cameras shooting RAW or 4K resolution data are limited to write speeds of drives, and are still only able to shoot in short clips. These limitations will be corrected in time, but in their current state, provide a bit of a headache for many.
In the end, we're left without having any clue. For all I know, we could all be wielding Google Glass like systems on our heads, and floating around on hoverboards (You've got one more year, Back To The Future). Whether stills are dead and video is the future, we can't be sure. But I want to know how you feel. Where do you think the industry is heading in the next 15 years? Feel free to put your predictions in the comments below
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Never happen, but the toaster will become the internet of things.
My sunbeam radiant control toaster from the 60's is as good as you can get. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXxNxgq3zAw
Nice and easy. But I also use a Nikon F as my main shooter, so...
OMFG! No fucking way!
Hahaha I can relate to Tam, I really need to get one of those toasters that doesnt scare the shizzle out of me everytime the bread pops up
I enjoy being startled.
I'd like to see Canon up their dynamic range game to competitive levels, and not in 10 years. Try like, 10 months ago. Thinking more far out, I'd like smaller, lighter versions of the Profoto B1 someday. Maybe built-in cam-ranger capabilities in camera bodies.
I agree so much with this. I think the Elinchrom Quadras is a great step in the right direction for flashes. However. They are very limiting and having a second adapter for all the light shapers is just tiring.
Sony doesn't make all of nikons sensors, they use Toshiba, Renesas, and also make their own. Sony loves their own name, I don't see them launching their products with a bought name, and can't recall them having done that before in any other market. They could have done it (and probably still can) with Minolta and Konica and didn't. There are dozens of reputed names they could probably have bought (Agfa, Bronica, Contax, Kodak, Pentacon, Polaroid, Rollei, Yashica, etc.), and they also have invested heavily in Olympus, and nothing.
Nikon is mostly a photography company (Sony is consumer and pro electronics and entertainment and Canon is imaging) and is the one most affected by changes in the photo industry. They will have to make important changes in the near future or shift some of their focus (pun intended) from photography to other areas.
Like Zach mentioned, When Sony bought Ericsson phones they were branded Sony-Ericsson for years.
I can also see bodies being branded as Sony and lenses as Nikon too at some point. Zeiss does this with Sony stuff too.
Nikon needs to stop handicapping their lower end DSLRs when it come to video. That no iris control in live view is getting old. They also need a 2k and 4k capable DSLR. They need it. Video is the new photography.
They also need a mirrorless line that is directly compatible with the mount. They also need to put wifi and gps standard in all their models.
As a Nikon user I dont think they see their cameras as part of a greater ecosystem. The app is a joke and I don't want to be taking pictures with my phone while shooting so that I can record location data. Where is their partnership with a desktop manufacturer or studio lighting outfit. can even experiment with a medium format camera and few primes.
Where is their action camera. They are leaving money on the table not competing with gopro.
Why don't they have a drone like the dji f550 or a remote submarine camera.
They need to think outside of their box. Cause the box is growing faster than their imaginations.
And one more thing... Where is my 135mm 1.8 or 2.0
I totally agree, it's quite sad for the video part ...Their recent aps-c cameras probably have the cleanest image among the DSLRs (beside Panasonic's) in video (no aliasing and moiré unlike Canon ones and amazing dynamic range) but are stuck with very minimal controls and features (low bitrate, no zebra, no peaking, basic codecs, etc, and they don't have to restrict themselves because of a higher end video market like Canon... )
I totally agree that Nikon needs an action camera. The crazy thing is that they already have it in the Nikon 1 system. They just need to leverage it to fill the gap between gopro and dslr.
Well as long as everyone is speculating I'll throw my hat in as well.
Rokinon will jump into the camera market by offering to install an FX sensor into compatible film cameras for $499.99 plus shipping and handling if you buy one of their lenses.
Ken Rockwell will retire and never post another gear review again
Kodak will usher in a film Renaissance by developing a film stock that is capable of 18 stops of dynamic range and zero grain at ASA 50. They'll also bring back Kodachrome just for kicks.
Scott Kelby will switch to Sony.
Fuji will go Full Frame.
I agree about Ken :)!
Hahaha, scott kelby will switch to Sony... Good one, that "photog" will sell his mother if the price is right!
I hope the future of photography is the same as what made photography awesome in the past; artist that have honed their craft and execute photographs with a strong creative vision.
Gear comes and goes over time but the fundamentals of telling a story visually are the same in every era.
Now, I just hope photography doesn't get de-valued while companies are crowd-sourcing images from people and their smartphones.
Best comment so far.. A true photographer (artist) don't have worries about all these gear wars , he is just busy visualizing his next master piece , after all these gadgets are mere tools which helps building the picture.
I hope the future of photography goes back to witnessing a moment in time and capturing it faithfully. I truly hope this cartoon looking advertising and commercial photography disappears by then, just like the ridiculous clothing styles of the 80's.
I think eventually when sensor technology reaches a plateau, people will get tired of upgrading every 3 years and hold on to their cameras for 5-10 years like in the film days and in order to survive, camera makes will make interchangeable sensor backs.
Actually, I already do. I own my current camera for about 4 years and I see absolutely no reason to buy something new so it'll survive for another year at least. Megapixels enough (12MP) and no need for video.
I owned my camera for 5 years before upgrading from DX to FX and the difference was day and night. I expected better high ISO and low light performance which it delivered on, but even with shots in perfect light were much better on the new sensors so at the moment, I don't think we're there yet...
I think it's already happening, and a big part of Nikon and Canon's drop in the DSLR profits/forecasts. Until there is new revolution, non-pros are quite happy with what they have.
I think this will happen, but not sure if it is there yet. I cannot believe the difference in the D600 vs D700. Technology changes so fast.
Crazy mention of the Nikon 1D. I still have the 1Dh, and I used it up until about 2005. that 2.7mp file was great haha.
The google glass is definitely gonna take over (if not the google glass maybe a similar product), but definitely the present day camera/dslr will be obsolete in 10-15 years. If you look closely at DSLR development, for the past 5-6 years the development have not been ground breaking other than video capture. By this I mean because at the same time mobile phone video and photo capture have made much more stunning development than DSLRs in comparison.
Rapid development doesn't suggest an equal level of development. Sensor IQ is limited by physics, pixels can only capture so much light and detail. Optical design is another limitation of physics. You simply can't produce an image with small, glass that you can with larger glass. As sensors get smaller with more densely packed pixels, optics need to continue to improve to adjust for the micro-contrast needed to project a high quality image.
Imaging technology is not the same as microprocessor technology, you can't keep miniaturizing while doubling performance. We're nearing the point of limitations where we need to research on the quantum level to seek more than incremental improvements.
I can see things like smartphones and google glass taking over in terms of popularity and use, but it won't take over on an image quality performance basis.
I wish there were less cameras released every year, and a stronger commitment by all manufacturers to make quality cameras, and support them better once they're out there. New DSLR versions every 6 months is actually pushing me the other way, back to film.
Just polished up my M6 the other day and I'm on my 6th frame already. Sick of GAS.


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Judith is so helpful and caring, and I really could not have made a better choice in real estate agent. I highly recommend Judith for the job!!
~ Dr. R. Braga-Mele, MD
My fiance and I were introduced to Judith by my brother – Judith had recently helped my brother sell his house and she did a great job for him. I never met an agent who is so responsible, professional and hardworking as Judith. We met several times to discuss the sale plan, Judith worked very hard and helped so much on my house in preparing for the sale including backyard cleaning, house decorating and even helped us with painting of walls.
We are so grateful that we got Judith as our real estate agent! She managed the sale our house within our timeline and got us a sale price in a tough market that both my fiance and I were totally satisfied with. I would strongly recommend Judith if you are looking for a professional real estate agent!
~ Simon H.
Dear Judith – I want to thank you both for helping me in my downsizing journey. We viewed many condos and based on your knowledge, you advised me to walk away from a few that would have been bad decisions. Finally that perfect one came up just after Christmas, but I hadn't yet put my Henry Farm house on the market!
I took the uneasy decision to buy first and then left the rest to your professional, caring, honest and hard working approach to real estate that I have not experienced before. You helped me get my house ready for sale, produced excellent colour brochures, added some great touches to my home and held my hand when I became stressful. I shouldn't have worried though as you sold my home within 13 days of listing for a fair market price and the closing date I needed for the new condo.
I would not hesitate to recommend you both to others as a team that provides very high quality sales ability with a very caring approach to your clients! I cannot thank you enough for the hard work you did to achieve the results that were required in such a short time frame and in a market that traditionally is seen to be slow for house sales.
All the best to you,
~ Mary Lou W.
Judith helped my wife and I in the process of selling and buying our home in a very professional manner and always had a very positive attitude. When selling our hone, Judith really surpassed our expectations and took the necessary steps at the right time. In the same way, for buying our new house, Judith presented us with the different options and areas she had information on. Even after moving to the new home, Judith tirelessly helped us get information from the previous owner.
Judith is very committed and driven, and we would highly recommend her as your real estate advisor!
~ Felipe & Juliana
Dear Judith – I would like to say a big "Thank You" for your professionalism, dedication and efficiency in helping us sell my Aunt's condo. My brother decided to go with Judith and the Ecko Jay team as he sold his house with them before — and I for one was super impressed by Judith. She kept every appointment she made, was always on time and kept us in the loop in every stage of the selling process. This was especially important to me as I have never sold property before. It was difficult on paper as there were technically three owners on the deed and each one of us were not present at some point or another – however, Judith managed it all!
Judith arranged the showing and assured us that the photos she would take of the condo were of professional quality. I have to admit, I was a bit hesitant as I thought the condo was just in average condition. When she showed me the photos and her layout of the condo, I was shocked. It was one word – amazing!
The condo listed for less than a week, we got numerous offers, one of which was substantially over in price from what I had in mind and then it was sold. Thank you again Judith for helping us get through a chaotic time for the family.
I would highly recommend the Ecko Jay team for any real estate dealings – and a personal "Thank You" to Judith!!
~ D. Bai & Family
Judith – A BIG THANK YOU to you, for all you have done big and small all the way which yielded great results and made our buying and selling a pleasant experience! It has been such a pleasant experience working with you, for both the purchase of our new house and sale of our present house.
It was indeed an interesting and exciting evening! You again demonstrated your superb communications skills and well preparation in ultimately driving an amazing outcome that I would not have imagined that it would be possible. You did set the record both in terms of price and in terms of days in market. Amazing!
We will stay in touch and will contact you in the future when we need a realtor and refer you should any of our friends are looking for a great realtor.
Judith, you are the best! Thank you very much! We greatly appreciate your assistance!
~ A. Hui
Judith Fairn was a "breath of fresh air" in the preparation and navigation of selling our home. As you may know, or soon will find out, it can be stressful. From the list of agents which we interviewed – Judith was our choice. We are so lucky to have had her as our agent. Judith is a quality individual; who also happens to be a great Real Estate agent!
Judith understood that (for us) this was the sale of our "home" and not simply the selling of a house. She was understanding and helpful when it came time to make certain decisions. She helped make the preparation and selling process less stressful.
Judith was prepared, she understood the market and she could articulate the process clearly (contracts, legal stuff, etc.). Judith was extremely attentive to our wishes, communicated clearly and was punctual for every meeting. We also benefited by virtue of Judith's team and her experience (i.e. staging, photographer, home inspection, etc.).
We are very comfortable and happy to extend this testimonial, as the quality of service and professionalism Judith provides is excellent!
B & K Akeson
Thank you so much for helping us to buy our lovely house. We've moved into the house for about one month, everything is so well maintained and we are so in love with the house. And thanks again for the lovely cake and card and the beautiful flowers – we feel very warm and touched. Thank you so much!
My first impression of you is "responsible" and "dedicated". I remember receiving your first call at around 10 pm when I was about to take a sleep, I think it was because the call and the first impression we decided to appoint you as our representative. Because you are very dedicated person!
I feel I was treated in a very responsible way which makes me feel very safe. Whenever I had questions and reached to you, you just helped me to get a better solution. This is quite important as we are new to the city and buying the house… Thanks for the reminding email for the closing and arranging us to meet with the sellers. All were impressed.
Again, we truly love the house you helped us to buy and we thank you so much.
Best Regards
L. Yang
Hello Judith,
First of all Thank You for helping us find the perfect home!
We enjoyed searching homes with you. The time you took out of your busy weekend schedule (both family and work) to show us so many homes was unbelievable! Your insightfulness, breath of knowledge and positive outlook made the home hunting process so much easier and quite enjoyable.
Thank you for your patience and perseverance as you listened to our issues and concerns, answering all our questions and providing us the much needed advice.
The excellent service, frequent communication, dependability and your caring nature made you both a unique person and real estate agent. It was wonderful experience working with you during such trying times in today's hot real estate market.
Ash and Neha
Judith is simply the best realtor we have ever met!
We are a busy working couple with two young children who are familiar with the process of buying and selling houses. Although we spent more than a year in online research and visiting open houses, we had not made up our mind to hire an agent until we met Judith.
From Day 1, Judith showed her excellent customer service. She consistently lives up to her high standard as a true professional realtor who put our goals as her #1 priority. Judith offered us timely market information, assessed each property against our needs, being flexible for scheduling and guided us step by step through those at times emotional offer nights.
We are impressed with the positive energy she instilled no matter the situation and kept us confident. In a short period of time, we did it – getting the house in the neighbourhood we have been dreaming of!
Judith's work ethics and top-notch customer service have earned our trust to hire her to sell our existing home. In addition to a very comprehensive and strategic marketing plan, she offered sharp staging advice and home décor that bought out the best of our home. The results? Stunning photos on a dedicated website, MLS and high quality feature sheet and detailed highlight sheet. In terms of quality and attention to details, Judith's work and her brokerage Ecko Jay Realty are second to none!
Judith truly cares about us and works hard and smart to get the best possible price of our house. She monitored the activities in the neighbourhood and had timely discussions with us on strategies. She is always respectful of our decisions and ensured we are well informed before making any moves. On the offer night, Judith showcased her exceptional communications and negotiation skills that made a difference in a record breaking sale (sold for the highest price of a similar house in our neighbourhood by a wide margin in just 2.5 days!)
When the potential buyers and their agents are also happy with Judith's responsiveness, well preparedness and always being courteous yet assuring, everyone feels comfortable, which leads to results beyond expectations.
Thank you Judith – for all the hard work that brought the huge successes for us and for making the process go so smoothly and efficiently!
We highly recommend Judith to anyone looking for top-quality service, great results and the best buying or selling experience!
Alex and Irene
Hi Judith:
I just wanted to say how much we appreciated all you did for us in finding the right home. Your patience and never ending positive attitude greatly helped to make a daunting task seem almost easy.
When we thought we would never find a home that would meet our complex needs, you kept us going, promising that you would find what we needed, and you did! I am not sure how many realtors would be as tenacious, cooperative, and accommodating as you were throughout the whole process.
Thank you so much for your kind, considerate, and extremely professional approach. You are like a great friend coming to the rescue to provide all the right supports, with the added benefit of your professional and legal insight. I hope we keep in touch. It was certainly a pleasure working with you!
Suzanne J.
We'd like to take this opportunity to say a few words about our realtor, Judith Fairn.
We are the Magees of 11 Farmview Crescent. Our father, Don Magee, was the president of one of the largest real estate companies in Toronto during the 60's and 70's. He supervised the building of our home here about 51 years ago. We kept our home until it was sold in September 2016, well above asking price, due in a major part to Judith.
After being raised in a family whose success revolved around the real estate business, and having bought and sold multiple homes all over Canada and the USA, we can say with full conviction that we have never met a realtor that comes close to the standard set by Judith Fairn – whether you are looking to buy or sell! We have had the privilege of experiencing both with Judith.
From advice on decorating, or renovating, to hands on physically digging in and helping out. Judith works with the best photographers to highlight your home for the ultra impact of the virtual tour online.
Judith will canvas tirelessly, hold open houses, contact hundreds of agents, and negotiate a great price well over asking. She leaves you wondering — how does this amazing woman do it ??!
God bless her! Judith is definitely "The Best"!!!
With appreciation and affection,
The Magee Family
We were very pleased to be able to engage you to represent us for our recent house selling. We have been enjoying the condo living very much. The experience with you was great, and we definitely were very happy with the outcome of your hard work.
Thomas T.
There are real-estate agents, and then there are super real-estate agents.
From the first time we walked in the door at Ecko Jay 's office and met Judith we felt very comfortable as she made us feel very secure in her ability to find us the right house in the right area.
From day one she showed us the kind of homes that we would be happy to live in. She didn't just show us everything and hope we would bite. She asked our opinions and really targeted her search on our desires. She had this great attitude every single time we met and explained the positives of each home she showed us. Once we found the right house she went out of her way to make sure we were in the running.
Judith didn't stop once we won the bidding. Usually it ends there as the agent has done their work. But she was always concerned and helped us right up to the closing date and even made calls to ensure we were happy and had everything we needed. Her service went way beyond what was called for and without a doubt we would not consider anyone else if we were ever back in the market.
Judith will also be first on the list at our house warming party!
I would highly recommend Judith to anyone wanting to buy or sell their home.
~ Anita and Coleman Y.
Hi Judith,
I am writing to tell you just how much I appreciated your help with the recent purchase of my house.
You were an absolute pleasure to work with! Your professionalism and dedication surpassed my expectations. You handled the many complicated and difficult issues with incredible charm, ensuring the best possible outcome.
I am truly grateful that you took on my transaction even though it was far outside your standard area of coverage. Throughout the transaction you continuously showed how your sincerity and devotion can make even a complex deal successful.
You are definitely the best real estate agent I have ever worked with. Should l ever need to buy or sell again, I will definitely give you a call.
Thanks so much again!
~ George J.
Dear Judith,
I wanted to express my sincerest thanks to you for the outstanding job of facilitating the sale of my parent's home. As Executor to their Estate, your assistance was very much appreciated and you never made anything seem like it was work. The level of warmth, kindness, and dedication that you exuded, is rarely seen in this industry. I have bought and sold numerous houses over the years and this was the very first time that I actually had to sell a "home".
Your compassion during the sale of the home that had been in our family for over 53 years was greatly appreciated. You worked tirelessly and went above and beyond anything that I could have expected, especially with everything you did to help me to reconcile the challenges of not living in the Toronto area.
I knew the day that I met you at an Open House in May, that you would be a great fit to handle this sensitive transaction as we passed our family home into the hands of another family. You represented us perfectly throughout the entire process. The house preparation, the negotiations and then the post-offer wrap-up went seamlessly due to your attention to detail.
I can't thank you enough and I will not hesitate in using Ecko Jay Realty and specifically you, for any future real estate transactions.
~ Cheryl A.
I would first like to thank Judith for everything during the sale of my house. Judith was very well prepared and knowledgeable with the area when I was looking for an agent to sell my house. Judith was very accessible from the start to finish of sale of my house and still makes sure she reaches out to me afterwards.
This being my first home sale, Judith was very patient and very helpful with me throughout the entire process. She's always prompt with answering any of my questions and/or concerns. If she didn't have the answer, she was sure to find out.
Judith exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend Judith with any and all your real estate needs.
~ H. Tse
Judith, you are a professional and as I said I put my faith in you because Ecko told me to do so and our family respects his views. It was a true pleasure to work with you and the Ecko Jay team – we are only as strong as our team. As I said, Richard has very high standards and you met them. My father is no different and was very pleased and went off to Church this morning to give thanks. For me I would work with you again. You are a good listener and you picked up on the values that I hold for our family home. I would and will definitely recommend you to others. I was impressed that you came back late last night and put the SOLD OVER ASKING sign up! Continued success!
~ Patricia E.
As a first time home buyer who was trying to break into the real estate market, I needed a lot of help … and Judith really came through for me. Not only did she answer all my questions, emails, scoured listings and assembled comparables, almost on a daily basis with sincere professionalism, she also went above and beyond and checked out open houses and prospective properties on my behalf. Judith helped me to work out what my offer should be and certainly looked after my best interests in negotiations. And it worked! I got the place I was looking for at a price I could afford. On the whole, Judith deserves an immense amount of credit for making it a smooth venture given the challenging circumstances – and I would most certainly recommend Judith to family, friends and neighbours. Best of all, she is fun to work with!
~ Logan E.,
BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS! Judith, you and your team surpassed everything we had expected and hoped for. You explained everything to us in our first meeting and remained in contact as we went through the process of selling our home. You took the pressure away from us with your suggestions and knowledge. We all knew exactly what to expect – you made the process so much easier. I am particularly impressed by how you marketed our home, the quality of the brochures, photos and care and consideration over the MLS listing was superior. You treated us like a $5 million dollar home. We actually had other agents approach us and tell us what a great marketing job you did. Well the proof is in, if not for the expertise of you and the Ecko Jay team we would not have received an unbelievable 24% over asking price! Far exceeding our expectations. We will gladly and enthusiastically recommend you to anyone and everyone. We couldn't be happier!
~ Lisa D.


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Short of having the budget or desire to build up a shelf-packed library, strategic and forward thinking people need not venture in and out of bookstores and publishing houses. They could go via the digital alternatives. There are numerous downloading and streaming opportunities, from stand PDF documents to e-book tablet sized compartments, all for convenience's sake. Always depending on the material under discussion, there is the added advantage of greater interactivity.
Visual demonstrations are placed alongside of the textual dissertations. And there is space for live online discussions with the originators of the material and other interested participants. But the academic, aesthetic and scientific arguments continue to suggest that is far better to have a physical book in your hands or lap. The process of reading through two pages, then turning the page, and proceeding to the next two pages, remains, quite literally sensational.
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(Pocket-lint) - If you're looking an iPhone dock or Bluetooth speaker that's a little different, then Jarre Technologies might have the answer. That perhaps shouldn't come as a surprise, given that it comes from the mind of Jean Michel Jarre, no stranger to the obscure.
When we caught sight of these speakers at a Computers Unlimited showcase in London, we couldn't help but snap a few pictures for your pleasure.
The Jarre AeroBull is our favourite piece. We can't think of a situation where you wouldn't want a speaker that's shaped like a dog. It's squat, muscular, definition - not forgetting its sunglasses - make it the perfect talking point in any room.
That's if you can hear yourselves talking over the 120W output, generated by two 30W full-range drivers and a 60W subwoofwoofer. But that's not all - the remote for the AeroBull is shaped like a bone.
If you think you can give this dog a home, then you'll need to find €1299 (£1000), which is about the same price as an actual bulldog.
If you'd like something a little more macabre, then the AeroSkull might be just the ticket. This model has been around for a couple of years, but we love the colourful array of skull docks on offer.
You get NFC pairing for your Bluetooth devices, and a dock for your iDevice. The AeroSkull comes in sizes from XXL - offering 2500W, enough to blow your head off - through to the AeroSkull Nano, offering 6W.
Those sunglasses are firmly in place once again, bringing a dab of cool, but we're really taken with the volume control teeth. The AeroSkull XS (45W) retails for €229 (£178), and the AeroSkull HD (120W) is €399 (£311).
If that's all a bit much, then the AeroTwist pairs interesting design with functionality. It looks like a doughnut, an alien doughnut, but can then be twisted into different shapes.
You can, for example, connect it around the strap on your bag, or just have a random shape to it. We like that it looks more like a piece of sculpture than a Bluetooth speaker.
AeroTwist offers 30W output, NFC for easy pairing and will cost you €299 (£233). You can check out all the weird and wonderful in our gallery below.


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If 2013 was about box office records, it will also be remembered for superlative performances by a host of actors like Irrfan, Rajkummar Rao and Sushant Singh in highly acclaimed films such as The Lunchbox, Shahid and Kai Po Che respectively.
These films might not have been gold diggers at the box office, but they struck the right chord with the audiences for the power-packed performances by the talented, who were noticed amidst the glitter of big stars.
IANS lists best actors on the basis of their acting skills and not box office records:
Irrfan: Known for his stellar performances in the past, Irrfan once again proved his mettle as a widower in the atypical love story The Lunchbox and spy thriller D Day. He was appreciated by the critics and viewers alike.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui: Gone are the days when a well-built body and rugged looks used to be the tennets of a good hero. Far from being a conventional looking hero, Nawaz became a sought after name post his performance in short film Star, which was a part of Bombay Talkies, Shorts and The Lunchbox. And next year he is set to satiate his fans' appetite with Miss Lovely and Kick.
Farhan Akhtar: Biopics are a gamble when it comes to playing the protagonist as they have a risk of not matching up to the real life legends, but Farhan Akhtar's risk paid rich dividends. The actor left no stone unturned to get under the skin of national athlete Milkha Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Not only the he succeeded in immortalising 'Flying Sikh' on the screen, the film was a box office winner too. In the New Year, he is gearing up to woo his fans with fun-filled drama Shaadi Ke Side Effects.
John Abraham: While John Abraham's funfiled role in I Me Aur Main was rejected by the audience, his serious avatar in action thriller Race 2, real-life based crime saga Shootout At Wadala and gritty drama Madras Cafe fetched him rave reviews and won him accolades. This time he won brownie points for his acting and not for his sculpted body and good looks. Although he has films like Dostana 2 and Welcome Back lined up for release in 2014, but his fans would certainly expect him to take up meatier roles.
Rajkummar Rao: Though Rajkummar made his debut with critically acclaimed Love Sex Aur Dhoka three years back, it is only this year that he come into prominence. The actor featured in two different roles in Kai Po Che and Shahid. If he wowed as a man torn between his friendship and traditional values in Abhishek Kapoor's directorial venture, Hansal Mehta's Shahid biopic saw him playing slain human activist and advocate Shahid Azmi with the hilt. In short, he pulled off both the roles with perfection.
Sushant Singh Rajput: Many say that the transition from television to the big screen is not easy, but Sushant Singh Rajput is an exception to this. Not only did he excelled in playing a carefree yet sensitive character in Kai Po Che, but managed to win hearts with his chocolate boy attitude in Maneesh Sharma's Shuddh Desi Romance.
Amit Sadh: After being in the industry for couple of years, another TV actor Amit Sadh got his big break with Kai Po Che and he made the most of it. The actor played well the role of a someone trying to balance the wishes of his friends and the responsibilities towards his family. The performance also helped fetch him his next film Running Shaadi.com.
Emraan Hashmi: His Ghanchakkar with Vidya Balan may have been turned down by the audience, but Emraan Hashmi's performance in Ekta Kapoor's Ek Thi Daayan did manage to stir people's reactions. The film received mixed responses at the box office, but his acting was one of the elements that dragged people to the cinemas. His transformation from a non believer of supernatural power in the film to one who defeats them at the end was admirable.
Ranveer Singh: This year he managed to break his casanova image with his versatility in Lootera and Ram-Leela. If period drama Lootera saw Ranveer as a tragic lover, his passionate act in Ram-Leela left people in awe. His chemistry with Deepika Padukone set the screen ablaze.


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While there's lots of associations to choose from, FGCAR is the top one a broker should consider joining. FGCAR is highly regarded among commercial real estate professionals across Tampa Bay and Florida. FGCAR members are made up of Brokers and Agents that are focused on the sale and lease of all type of commercial property. If you are a broker or agent then you have several membership options - shown below:
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