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Gordon Hayward, one of Utah's cornerstone pieces for the future, has hit a tough stretch. Over the past 10 games he is shooting 29.7% from the field and has gone 6-for-34 from 3-point range.
Looking at Gordon's recent shot chart, a few items jump out. In the restricted area he is 8 for his last 24 after hitting 22 of his previous 35 shots.
Last year, his best shooting spot was the angle-right three. Recently, he has gone just 1-for-11. Prior to that he had gone 8-for-17.
Why does Gordon go through these swings? One of the issues may be how much the Jazz play in the half court.
The Jazz use 43% of their possession in the final eight seconds on the shot clock (via 82games.com). Putting that in perspective, Memphis and Chicago (two of the slowest-paced, most half court heavy teams) only use 42% of their possessions in the final eight seconds of the shot clock.
Throughout the year, Ron Boone has pointed out how terrific Gordon in is in the open floor. However, when he has been trying to make plays in the half court he has struggled.
The numbers bear this out. In fast break situations, Gordon is shooting 70.2% (3.6 ppg) whereas in the half court he is shooting 35.5%.
Recently, the Jazz have been playing slower and slower, and it has impacted Gordon negatively. Through January, Gordon was scoring 4 ppg in the fast break; since then he has dropped to 1.7 ppg in the fast break.
In November, Gordon either shot or assisted on 2.3 fast breaks per game. In December, that increased to 3.3 shots or assists on fast breaks. In 2014, however, the numbers have been on a startling decline. In January, Gordon only contributed a shot or assist on 1.5 fast breaks a game, and then this month it was been down to 1 per game.
Since January, Gordon has played almost exclusively in the half court. Accordingly, the Jazz pace of play has decreased every month of the season.
At Michigan, Trey Burke played one of the slowest-paced games in the NCAA. Michigan was a half court pick and roll team that used every second of the possession. Burke is a spread floor player not a fast break player.
This may also be why Gordon Hayward is the one Jazz player who didn't get a bump from playing with Trey Burke. Every other Jazz player's EFG% has taken at least a 5% jump with Burke on the floor (as we discussed in the PODCAST with Kevin Pelton).
For the season, Gordon's EFG% when Trey is on the floor is 45.6% and when he is off the floor is 42%. However, if you dig deeper and look at Gordon and Trey since Jan. 1 when the fast break began to diminish, it tells a different story. Since Jan. 1, Gordon's EFG% with Trey on the floor is 45.6% and with him off the floor is 47.6% (via nbawowy.com).
Hopefully it will take just a few open-court opportunities for Gordon to get back on track.
As Alec Burks inbounded to Trey Burke with the Jazz leading 82-80 with 1:16 left in the game against Orlando, Gordon Hayward started his route from the left side of the floor along the baseline to the right side of the floor. Hayward's defender (Tobias Harris) wasn't following him he was shooting the gap. Hayward realized he had seen this before. He had seen it on the iPad with coach Brad Jones during his in-game film session earlier in the fourth quarter.
"We saw the way they are playing the weak side pin they were just cutting up the middle, so I started inside a bit more and faded and got a wide open shot," Hayward explained.
Hayward nailed the jumper and gave the Jazz an 84-80 lead they wouldn't relinquish.
This season the Utah Jazz coaches are using the iPad as a teaching tool during games. When players check out of the game after their first stint in the first or third quarter, coach Jones and coach Alex Jensen have a pre-loaded the iPads with anywhere up to five video clips from earlier action in that night's game to share with the players.
Three players—Hayward, Burke and Derrick Favors—have been using the iPad scouting the most, and each in a different manner. For Hayward, it has been about seeing the floor and how teams are playing him. For Burke, it is about executing a new offense. And for Favors, it is more about the fundamentals of his game.
Hayward has been an enthusiastic adapter. "I think it is really good," he said. "You can see how they are guarding you how they are guarding different plays—what is open and what is not—and you can adjust the next time."
For Hayward, it has been mostly about vision. "It's hard to see all five guys when you're playing, so if there are little things you can pick up on [the iPad] this allows me to see where all five guys are. I can see if they are going under the screen or I can see if the other big on the other side is really sagging in so I can hit him. Or if they are really sinking in on the weak side then the skip pass is open. Different things like that so when I go back in there I see it and make the pass."
Hayward was originally only watching plays after his first stint on the floor, but after his first game using the iPad video he asked to watch plays after he checks out in the third quarter as well.
Understanding all the aspects of the Jazz offense has been the biggest challenge for Trey Burke, and the iPad video technology has allowed him to have a better understanding. "My biggest issues I see on the iPad are going off screens and setting my man up to go off screens. I see those things," he said.
It seems strange to hear a 21-year-old hip kid get excited about new technology, but that is exactly how Burke was when explaining the system. "Every time I come out, coach Jones comes to me and shows me different things—from cutting to screening, to my pace on the pick and roll. I think it really helps me out. It's me watching myself two or three minutes after I did it. It helps me going back on the court. It's really beneficial—it's like new technology to me"
On one level, a lot goes into getting these cuts ready. On the other hand, Jazz video coordinator Jefferson Sweeney says, "It is really incredibly easy." Particularly when you consider that Sweeney started with the Jazz 14 years ago when he was still editing deck to deck, and that was only if it was really important for the playoffs. Otherwise, it was all by hand.
The coaches tell Sweeney before the game what players they will be coaching with the iPad and what specific plays they are looking to show. Sweeney sets up on his laptop in the locker room and logs the game. When one of the specific plays arrives he marks it, makes a quick edit, turns it into a movie and puts it on the app.
Once he has the plays, he syncs it to the iPads before one of the Jazz strength coaches comes back to the locker room to get the iPad so the teaching session can take place on the bench. The league prohibits live video on the bench or video being transmitted to the bench, so the iPad has to be delivered to the bench.
The trick for Sweeney is getting the different plays for different players. Hayward and Burke talk about certain plays, but for Favors the coaching has been more fundamental.
"They show me most of my post ups and my jump shots," Favors shared. "They will show me how I'm rushing or how I had a guy one way but decided to go the harder route. On my jump shots they show me body position if I am leaning back too far."
While Favors says "it's mostly fundamentals," they have also shown him specific coverages from opponents that have helped him later in games.
"In Miami, if I got the ball on Bosh in the post, it showed me where they had the guards—they were right here instead of out on their man—and helped me get a read on it," he said.
Favors has embraced the immediacy of the iPad sessions and the individual focus. "It's like having film session at halftime, but you have it during the game. It's helpful. I like it."
Helpful indeed. Because last night when Tobias Harris cheated the route, Gordon Hayward was prepared to change his route and knocked down the game-clincher. Bench technology from the Jazz coaching staff is helping the immediate gratification generation receive on-floor gratification.
This season Tyrone Corbin has been using Marvin Williams as a stretch 4 breaking out of the Jazz traditional flex offense during these periods.
Tonight the Jazz will be without Marvin as he has a procedure done on his nose. Hopefully, he will be able to re-join the team in Dallas on Friday.
However, tonight the Jazz will really miss Marvin's impact on offense. Look over the only 5 man line-ups the Jazz have used more than 10 minutes this season. The league average offensive rating is 103 but the Jazz as a team is just 92.
From the chart the Jazz only have 4 5 man line-ups that are above the league average. Three of the four include Marvin playing the stretch 4 and the other is a garbage time line-up from when the Jazz were trailing my a considerable amount.
Hopefully, the return of Jeremy Evans can help and the debut of Trey Burke can ignite some open floor play.
During training camp this season the Jazz coaching staff tried to make adaptations to the offensive system in order to take more efficient shots. The analytical influence on the NBA is going strong and more teams are trying to avoid the mid range 2 point shot in exchange for a 3 pointer or a shot at the rim. More specifically, teams are configuring offenses to create corner 3 opportunities.
Last year the league shot 59% in the restricted area or 1.19 points per shot. In the paint non restricted area teams shot 39% and mid range shots were also 39% or .78 pts per shot. The corner 3 was hit at 39% last year or 1.17 points per shot and 3 pointers above the break were hit at 35% or 1.05 pts per shot.
Therefore, shots in restricted area or 3 points are thought of as good analytical shots. Last year, Houston lead the NBA taking 75% of their shots as good shots. The Washington Wizards were the lowest at 50.5%.
The Jazz last year took 53.9% of their shots as good analytical shots (33.4% at the rim + 4.7% corner 3's + 15.7% 3's above the break).
This year the Jazz are hoping to take more good shots. However, as you are well aware nothing is going in right now for the Jazz. The Jazz are just 3 of 33 from corner 3 no other team has made fewer than 7.
However, despite the putrid shooting the Jazz are taking better shots. This season the Jazz are taking 55.7% of their shots as good analytical shots (up 1.8% from last year). The Jazz are taking 33.7% at the rim, 5% of shots from the corner 3 and 17% above the break)
This is surprising. With the Jazz inability to spread the floor because they aren't making shots I would have suspected they were being forced into more poor shots and that is not the case.
Last year the Jazz were 22nd in the NBA in % of shots that were good analytical shots this year they are 20th. The Jazz still need to make a move into the top half of the NBA in taking good shots. I would suspect that will happen as Burke, Williams and Rush are integrated.
Here are some quick notes from shootaround
* Jazz will start Lucas (3rd start of his career), Hayward (103rd) , Jefferson (695th), Favors (45th career start) and Kanter (3rd start)
* Jazz will only have Rudy Gobert and Mike Harris as the backups in the front court
* Look for Thunder to go small for 8 to 12 minutes tonight with Durant at the 4. Will be a key stretch for the Jazz to match- up and deal with a spread floor. Who guards Durant in this line-up. Ideally, Marvin Williams but he is not available.
* Scott Brooks had interesting comments about how Hayward and Favors are now the focus of their discussion in shoot around. "they will go through an adjustment period but they got a bright future they have are talented and they play hard. You can never discount hard play, Hayward just goes and attacks on both end of the floor he doesn't give up an inch. Those are the type of players you want to build your team around. As the year goes for them they will get better because they work too hard." Brooks does think both Favors and Kanter are going to very good.
* Durant says he plays the game because of the kids in the arena that are wearing his jersey and seeing him play for the first time. Durant is a wonderful ambassador of the game. He seems to have it all put together.
* I asked Durant about his early years and he said he wanted to prove he belonged but at some point losing 120 games in two years was more than anyone can handle.
* Reggie Jackson who is filling in for Russell Westbrook is making his first career regular season start.
This week Kevin Durant sat down for a long form interview with Oklahoman writer Darnell Mayberry. In the interview he shared how his approach to the game has changed over the years. T
The first paragraph below struck a cord when put in the context of where Gordon Hayward, Derrick Favors, Alec Burks and Enes Kanter stand in there careers.
But, first coming into the league, I was a little confused because it's so many great teams every night. It was no cupcake games like it was in high school and college. Every night, you got to come to play because these are great players. They were all something coming in. And my thoughts coming into the league was, of course, to win, but once I got on the court it was to establish myself. That's what I thought. Grow as a player and then worry about that.
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Derrick Favors sat on the podium at the Zions Bank Center just 14 days older than Karl Malone when he made his debut for the Jazz as the new cornerstone for the Utah Jazz.
Utah has become home for Derrick Favors. Favors mom was the first to tell Derrick that Utah was going to be ok. Now Favors has bought a house in Utah and hopes to spend his career in the beehive state.
More importantly than Utah being home, Favors is now part of the family. Today, Greg Miller talked about how the caliber of players on and off the floor is an extension of the Miller family. The young polite southern man Derrick Favors is a now a part of the Miller family and under those expectations.
Speaking of family it was clear that Derrick's mom still has her influence. Derrick talks often about how often his mom watches a game and calls him to say get a haircut. Today Derrick was sporting a brand new haircut.
Dennis Lindsey talked a good deal about the trust factor in negotiations. The Favors camp felt the Jazz had been true to their word communicating with Derrick and his representation throughout his tenure in Utah. Interesting to hear this since there has been so much concern that the limited roll over the last few years would sour Favors feeling about being in Utah.
The future talk was present. Both Steve and Greg Miller referring to Favors as the first piece in the build toward a championship. Steve Miller added in the first of many steps. Dennis Lindsey has mentioned on numerous occasions that to be an elite team you must be top 10 defensively and to win you have to be top 5 defensively. Favors is that piece.
Dennis Lindsey said "We want to keep great people." The Jazz locked one up today who has made Utah his home.


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Media Molecule has fully detailed the contents of its upcoming Move Pack DLC, which it says will be LittleBigPlanet's DLC pack to date.
As well as the promised new Move controller compatibility and gameplay mechanics, the pack will come with a new story mode called Rise of the Cakeling, comprising of five huge levels. "a rogue cake threatens doom and destruction, and you Sackfolk must once again attempt to restore peace to Craftworld," details Media Molecule.
It adds: "This time though you'll have a brand new toy to make things easier, The Brain Crane; a new powerup that allows you to control objects with the power of your mind, freaky!"
In addition to the five main story stages there will be seven mini-game side levels, a new level background, 6 new costumes, 11 PS3 Trophies and a long list of other goodies which are fully detailed below.
The LBP2 'Move Pack: Rise of the Caklings' DLC will be out on September 14. The price is yet to be confirmed.
Move Pack contents:
A brand new story for LittleBigPlanet 2 - The Rise of the Cakeling with 14 new levels (5 levels, 7 mini games and 2 cutscenes)
A new powerup for Sackboy: The Brane Crane
3 huge new powerful gadgets for use with PlayStationMove: The Movinator, The Move Recorder, The Paint Tool
4 Interactive Music Tracks
8 Music Sequencer Tracks
A new Sound Object containing 32 new sounds
17 new Music Sequencer Instruments
A new level background
6 New Costumes
18 Materials
41 Decorations
13 Objects
66 Stickers
39 new LittleBigPlanet Pins
11 brand new PlayStation Trophies
You can see the full list of Move Pack Trophies through here.


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North Apollo commercial real estate for lease, rent,, and leased investments.
Find North Apollo industrial buildings for lease, retail rentals, & North Apollo shops. Locate a North Apollo warehouse lease and any real estate for lease / investment, including industrial properties to rent and sale.
Some North Apollo commercial businesses may be more productive and efficient if they have adequate office area. In some areas the monthly lease on such areas can very often make up a substantial amount of a small company's budget. Sometimes its feasible to share facilities like conference rooms with other tenants, to reduce costs. Consider different options before taking out a long-term lease on a large workplace when the possibility may exist that your business could outgrow the areas quickly. Consider short-term rentals for companies that are growing and in transition.
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NEW YORK – After her latest early Grand Slam exit, Venus Williams was asked what the future holds for her at the U.S. Open.
In one breath, Williams brushed aside the unspoken reference to retirement, saying, I definitely want to come back for the atmosphere.
And in the next, she added, I mean, next year's Open is so far away right now.
At 33, slowed the past couple of years by an autoimmune disease that saps energy, and hampered much of this season by a bad back, Williams knows by now that such queries are going to arrive, particularly after results such as her 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (5) loss to 56th-ranked Zheng Jie of China on a wet Wednesday at Flushing Meadows. It is the third year in a row that the two-time champion is out of the U.S. Open after two rounds.
If I didn't think I had anything in the tank, I wouldn't be here, said Williams, who was ranked No. 1 in 2002 and is currently 60th. I feel like I do, and that's why I'm here.
The American acquitted herself well for stretches, erasing deficits over and over again, until she simply ran out of solutions against Zheng, a former top-15 player and twice a major semifinalist.
I just kept trying to fight today, Williams said.
In what she took as an encouraging sign, Williams was out there for 3 hours, 2 minutes, tying for the fifth-longest women's match since 1970 at the U.S. Open. The third set alone lasted 1 1/2 hours.
I was like, Wow, this is a marathon,' Williams said.
Near the finish line, she faltered. On the final two points, Williams missed a volley, then a return.
Rain began falling in the early afternoon, jumbling the schedule, and eight women's singles matches were postponed entirely, including Williams' younger sister Serena against Galina Voskoboeva.
2009 champion Juan Martin del Potro wrapped up a contentious 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (7) victory over 74th-ranked Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain that stretched more than four hours.
No. 17 Kevin Anderson of South Africa, No. 20 Andreas Seppi of Italy, No. 21 Mikhail Youzhny of Russia, 2001 U.S. Open title winner Lleyton Hewitt and 109th-ranked American wild-card entry Tim Smyczek also were among the winners. No. 16 Fabio Fognini and No. 29 Jurgen Melzer lost.
Women's winners included 2011 French Open champion Li Na, 2012 Wimbledon runner-up Agnieszka Radwanska and 30th-seeded Laura Robson of Britain. Robson beat Li last year in New York, and now they'll have a rematch.


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As medical doctors, we are baffled that certain oils are presented as "health" foods. Olive oil is not a health food. Neither is coconut, grape seed, flaxseed, or any other oil you've heard you should add to your diet because it's good for you. From The Forks Over Knives Plan: A 4-Week Meal-by-Meal Makeover.Continue Reading
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Today's Runes for Will Smith
spread is used to plot the crucial elements of past, present, and future, and to reveal the evolution of the situation through the arc of time.
Ice Runes
are most commonly used for questions about struggle, conflict, and achievement.
The left rune represents an important element of
the past
is the rune of chance and gambling. Throw the dice, read your fate. Gaming is a fine way to pass the night...as long as one is careful. Games of chance have outcomes that are hidden from us, and as such Perth represents secrets unknown. Perth symbolizes enjoyment and wild abandon, but be watchful, for Perth is also the rune of mystery and the outcomes unexpected. You cannot lose if you do not play, but neither can you win...
The middle rune represents a deciding element of
the present
represents cattle the Norse symbol of wealth. This rune has some interesting implications based on the fact that cattle, unlike land, move about of their own accord. Cattle also reproduce, so this rune often speaks of wealth that renews or perpetuates itself. Wealth takes many forms, but this rune generally represents the value that is purely material or monetary in nature. Alternatively, this rune is deeply associated with Frey, and hence can be the harbinger of fertility and children.
The right rune represents the critical element of
the future
represents a thorn, the most basic of barriers to our boon or our bane. In the case of hedges, thorns protect our encampments from that which skulks towards us from the outlands. In the case of rosebushes, thorns keep us from beauty. Though thorns are passive and have no thoughts, they puncture, tear, and may even be poisonous. Hence, this rune may also represent irrational violence and anger.
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It's softball time again. The UL Ragin Cajun softball team will play their first game of the season today. It's also the first game in their newly remodeled stadium.
First game against Rhode Island is set for 2:00pm the second will follow starting at 4:30pm.
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Gisli | Going On
My good friend, Gisli, asked me to contribute to his new song titled "Going On" a few weeks ago. The final mix sounds really great and the video prominently features kittens(!), who doesn't love kittens?
Monday, June 16, 2014
Gisli | Going On
My good friend, Gisli, asked me to contribute to his new song titled "Going On" a few weeks ago. The final mix sounds really great and the video prominently features kittens(!), who doesn't love kittens?
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Happy New Year and to send the good vibes your way here are a couple of free downloads/remixes from the Coco B's album. Feel free to download the songs from Soundcloud above or right here: 1) Modern Lover (Half Tiger Remix) & 2) I Live in L.A. ( Half Tiger Remix).
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Black Swan Runners | Carolina in a White Coat (Gisli Remix)
Our friend in the UK, simply known as Gisli, recently worked his magic on Black Swan Runners song "Carolina in a White Coat." Check it out above and feel free to download it here: Carolina in a White Coat (Gisli Remix)
Monday, August 20, 2012
Black Swan Runners: An Aside | August 21, 2012
Black Swan Runners album will finally be coming out tomorrow. It was a long road to get the album finished and to the point it was time to choose a release date. We're so happy we made it to this point and are able to say the album will be available worldwide on iTunes, Amazon and all of the other popular digital outlets.
The album will also be available on CD from the shop on our website for $10.00 (free shipping) or by clicking here.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Premiere Download on Buzz Bands: Black Swan Runners 'Ff Ff Fire'
Buzz Bands blog posted a premiere download of Black Swan Runners song "Ff Ff Fire" as a pre-cursor to the album release next week. Click here for the download:
Monday, August 13, 2012
Black Swan Runners | Full Album Stream on Spinner
Spinner.com is now streaming Black Swan Runners full album in it's entirety for the rest of the week leading up to the release date on August 21.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Black Swan Runners "Ff Ff Fire" | Chris Doyle Homecoming Video
If you're like us and enjoy watching all things related to bmx or a skateboarding, check out the above video featuring the song "Ff Ff Fire" from Black Swan Runners forthcoming album. Thanks Chris for using the song, killer video!
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Black Swan Runners | West of the Ten: MP3 Download
Check out a new song from Black Swan Runners forthcoming album titled "West of the Ten" as a free download. Click here:
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Sunday, July 15, 2012
Black Swan Runners "West of the Ten" | New Song Preview
Another new song and preview from Black Swan Runners forthcoming album, this one titled "West of the Ten." If you're in Los Angeles, CA and traveling west on the 10 freeway where do you end up?
Monday, July 2, 2012
Gisli | New Video and Single on iTunes
Our friend in the UK, simply known as Gisli, has just released a new single titled "Oh Yeah" on iTunes along with the above accompanied video. He previously did a couple of remixes for Coco B's awhile back and we've been a huge fan ever since. Gisli is also a producer with a studio in London and has worked with a whole slew of artists you've probably heard of.
Black Swan Runners "Big Mistake" on KCRW
Monday, June 18, 2012
Black Swan Runners | "Big Mistake" Free Download
In anticipation of Black Swan Runners album release on August 21, here's another new song and sneak peek as a free download for a limited time: http://soundcloud.com/black-swan-runners/black-swan-runners-big-mistake/download


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Casa ML in Mexico City designed for open and casual living
Casa ML is a three story single family residence designed for open and casual living by Gantous Arquitectos, located in Mexico City, Mexico.
Intense Volume Veiled In Light
A narrow, dense lot called for design solutions that supported the owners' open, casual lifestyle at the same time it created a dramatic, luxurious and intensely built space.
The single family residential structure rises three levels, straight up, to afford city views; yet spaces flow openly between a formal living room, the inviting family area and the all-out glamor of the dramatic central staircase.
Walls assert impose sculptural volume in steel, glass, stone and colored concrete, yet create light and delicacy that veil the structure's intense efficiency and multi-level volume.
Photos: Michael Calderwood
Escape to the luxury resort of Kandolhu Island, Maldives
Kandolhu Island is an exquisite luxury resort in the Maldives, a tiny private island showcasing a beautiful white sand beach and pristine coral reef. The resort features just 30 villas in five different styles, each style distinct in design. All of these villas perfectly combine natural elements of the Maldives with local architecture, modern interiors and creature-comforts, creating an experience so memorable that it will stay with you forever. Choose between beach villas or over-water villas, some with a Jacuzzi and others with a private plunge pool. All have daybeds, a sundeck and sun loungers to make the most of the outrageously beautiful sea views. Grab your complimentary snorkelling gear and discover Kandolhu Island's colourful house reef encircling the island.
A luxurious spa facility along with a gym, four wonderful restaurants, and a wealth of non-motorised water sports, this could be your temporary Maldivian home. A diver's paradise, Kandolhu Island provides day and night dives from on board a Maldivian dhoni. Swim among turtles, Napoleon wrasse, parrotfish, snappers and jacks through caverns and overhangs. Take sailing lessons, or enjoy hours of pampering in the spa. Go on a sunset cruise and return later for Mediterranean cuisine in the Olive Restaurant or fresh seafood at the Sea Grill, right on the beach.
Located 70 kilometres south west of Male' in North Ari Atoll, Kandolhu Island is reached in 25 minutes by seaplane. To stay at this sensational retreat, the average daily rate starts at $826 per night, with a two night minimum, from here.
Modern elegance and clean lines define Chalette Drive Estate
521 Chalette Drive Estate was built by Gordon Gibson Construction, located in luxurious Trousdale Estates, a neighborhood in Beverly Hills, California. The 5,638 square foot, four bedroom, five bathroom home offers spectacular city and ocean views from nearly every room while setting the bar for high-end quality. Architecturally inspiring with a tribute to mid-century clean lines joined with modern elegance, a package that radiates warmth and maximizes the scale and proportions.
We spotted this fabulous property listed for sale at $14,500,000, from here.
This luxurious estate is private and gated, equipped with state of the art Crestron home automation that creates a lifestyle of effortless functionality and security.
Completely reimagined and meticulously designed with open spaces and Fleetwood pocket doors throughout that seamlessly integrate the interior and exterior, offering the ultimate California lifestyle.
From frameless glass garage doors to Calcutta gold kitchen counters and backsplash, a spa that floats inside the zero-edge pool, this brand new edition to Trousdale is a true masterpiece of sophisticated home design.
Luxury dream vacation in tropical Koh Samui: Villa Kra
Villa Kra is a luxury dream vacation showcasing luxurious rooms in a beachfront villa, surrounded by beautiful tropical surroundings in Koh Samui, Thailand. Nestling on a hillside, the villa has taken a unique location on one of Thailands most beautiful islands. As you gaze out over the sea, the nearby islands, the tropical gardens and the incredibly beautiful pool, you realize that paradise exists.
Just seven minutes away lies Koh Samuis vibrant centre, Bophut, with its trendy bars, quaint shops and bustling markets. And as if that were not enough, the international airport is a mere fifteen minutes away. In short: Largo Villa Kra is a dream destination.
To stay at this fabulous retreat, rates run from $593 – $942 per night or $4,155 – $6,594 per week, from here.
This four-bedroom villa has everything necessary to melt stress away in an instant. In this modern design, the boundaries between inside and outside are blurred, making this a perfect getaway for groups of friends or successful family holidays. The stunning infinity pool is both refreshing and eye-catching. A small shallow childrens pool in the shade makes the outdoor area ideal for small children. A third pool with pool bar is the perfect setting for enjoying the stunning sunset on Koh Samui. In the stylish Chill Lounge you can enjoy a drink and each others company, while the eating area by the pool is a dream place to start your day with a delicious breakfast. At the end of a sublime day, you can go out onto the Moon Terrace. The wonderful Thai night sky conjures up a firework display that makes Las Vegas seem half-hearted.
The interior of Largo Villa Kra is likewise a joy to behold. Four bedrooms are tastefully decorated, and each has a private bathroom. The master bedroom comes complete with a relaxation pool on the terrace. Almost anything is possible in this little fragment of heaven on earth: you only have to ask. By request the chef will be delighted to make the finest local dishes, but even French cuisine is on the menu if you so desire. Yoga, massage, Pilates the range of relaxation options is endless.
Photos: Courtesy of Largo Villas
Contemporary pad on the Sunset Strip with spectacular views
Sunset Strip showcases bright open spaces, contemporary design and ample natural light, the vision of McClean Design located in Los Angeles, California. The house is approached by means of a gated driveway and guard house. Passing through the gate a landscaped hedge leads to the drive court which is centrally located between the house, garage, and guest house. The garage sits in a spot that enjoys spectacular views of the surrounding canyons so we designed it to be glazed on both sides. All three buildings are connected by a water feature that leads the eye to a swimming pool and spa at both ends.
The main house is approached along the water feature by means of a short stair which leads to the front hallway, glazed and open on three sides with room for a significant art piece on the focal wall. The entry leads to a stairwell where a beautiful chrome and stone stair ascends to the upper level bedrooms. Directly ahead is the living room, doors open to the right where the dining room is located overlooking the water feature. To the rear, tall suede door lead to the library/ informal media room where pocketing doors access a private landscaped garden. An interesting feature of this room is that the same film is projected on both sides of the drop down screen allowing people to circle around and watch from both inside and out.
The main living room is two stories tall and enjoys spectacular views of the Los Angeles Basin and the ocean beyond. The room incorporates a bar and glazed wine cellar as well as an elongated see through fire place that is visible from the family room on the other side.
The combined kitchen and family room has a more intimate feeling than the living room and appears to float over the water feature. From here it is possible to look back along the water past the garage all the way to the guest house and beyond. This room also enjoys wonderful views of the city below and leads directly to the back yard, covered dining area and expansive elevated terrace below the infinity pool. This terrace is designed for entertaining large groups and incorporates an extended fire feature and comfortable seating. This level of the house is completed by services spaces and an office for the owner.
Below the main level are two large bedroom suites each with their own outdoor area. Across the lower courtyard is the gym and wellness center. Located directly below the garage it incorporates sliding walls of glass to make the most of the mild climate. The upper level of the house contains the master as well as two additional bedrooms. At the top of the stairs there is a gallery space that looks into the living room below and out to the water feature. The master bedroom itself has his and her bathrooms complete with large closet areas. The sliding panels of glass surrounding the bed and sitting area open automatically to the deck which reveals the best view of the house enjoyed by this room. The other two bedrooms are expansive and have their own walk in closets and separate baths.
Across the drive court from the main house a separate and independent guest house contains two bedrooms, living, dining and kitchen and its own services spaces. The palette of materials is designed to be warm and contemporary. We have made extensive use of polished stone and added wood elements for warmth. All kitchens and bathrooms in corporate Italian furniture and fixtures, windows and doors are bronzed aluminum. The house is located in one of Los Angeles most famed neighborhoods, only minutes from Sunset Strip yet still enjoying a piece and serenity made possible by the surrounding nature.
Photos: Courtesy of McClean Design
La Suite Sans Cravate in Belgium by Véronique Bogaert
La Suite Sans Cravate is an historical house that has been converted by Véronique Bogaert into a luxury guesthouse with four guestrooms, located in Bruges, Belgium. The success of the owner's restaurant was the inspiration for the guesthouse, and with an expanding family, there was not enough room for them to continue taking up residence above their restaurant. Have a look below for the owner's inspiring story of how the project transpired into what was once just a visionary dream.
We (Veronique 37 years and Henk 34 years) have a restaurant (1 Michelin star) in Bruges since 10 years. We've lived above the restaurant until now; it became too small with our 2 kids (6 & 7 years). We were looking for a private house but didn't find anything which was close the restaurant and enough space. Suddenly a great opportunity came along, the historical house in front of our restaurant came free and we take the shot… Result it was too big for us, so we aid to each other "why don't we make some guestrooms in the building?"
We ourselves had enough ideas how to separates the places in that big house. We of course needed an architect to draw for us. There was one big rule!! We wanted to have absolutely a private house were our guests couldn't come, let's say a red line for them not to cross. Therefor we provided 2 very high luxury rooms and 2 suites. The house is separated is 2 parts, one for the guests and one for us. We've put an extra stair especially for us. It's a very ancient house; we have information that leads until 1450! A house with a soul and character!
The whole decoration we did ourselves, till the smallest detail. We didn't use the help of any interior architect or someone of that kind. We ourselves are creative minded people the name of our guesthouse is called "La Suite", for us it has several meanings, first, it means if you translate it, the following, it is the following step of our lives, it also means like a kitchen name, that reply's in the kitchen that the next dish can follow. Like the people who are in our restaurant, they can go to their rooms for the next step of their evening.
Why a French name? That's because our restaurant is called "Sans Cravate", now we've changed our logo to La Suite Sans Cravate, it match very well together. We have a very personal style in our kitchen and interior of the restaurant, now we have that also in our new guesthouse. The rooms have the name of wine grapes, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Syrah and Pinot Noir. Each guest receives when they arrive a glass of bubbles with a personalized macaroon biscuit with the flavors of their room that they booked.
The renovation took three years in total but the result is magic, we are of course very proud that we realized something like that. With only one month open and already nominated for "Best design hotel".
Photos: Courtesy of La Suite Sans Cravate
Chic and Luxurious POD Boutique Hotel in South Africa
POD Boutique Hotel is a luxurious hotel subtly promoting discretion and elegance, completed in 2009 by Greg Wright Architects, located in Cape Town, South Africa. POD is more than a luxury boutique hotel. It's a declaration of love for fine living, fine design, and unforgettable experiences. Conceived of as a discreet and super-stylish location and getaway on the Camps Bay strip, this project is set to become the destination of choice for those "in the know".
A unique palette of granite, slate, African timber and glass has been brought together in elegant simplicity in an attempt to make rooms and relaxation spaces desirable to those who appreciate stylish accommodation backed up by discreet, luxurious service.Add to that the fact that all that makes Camps Bay the international destination of choice, this project is set to redefine the boutique accommodation business in Cape Town and set the benchmark for those going forward.
15 bedrooms and suites provide ultimate comfort and privacy, evoking a feeling of sanctuary and serene relaxation.
Multi-level glass encased compound in the Hollywood Hills
Holmby Hills Residence is a contemporary three level, glass encased compound designed and built by London-based Quinn Architects and Estate Four, nestled on a lush property in Holmby Hills, Bel-Air, California. Located in one of the most sought-after addresses in the world, the 14,500 square foot contemporary villa showcases panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills and the sea beyond. The scale and proportions of this seven bedroom, seven-and-a-half bathroom home are breathtaking, framed on all sides by mature trees and greenery. Secluded and utterly private, the home offers exquisite amenities and wonderful indoor-outdoor flow, with a sophisticated sense of space.
This home is also listed for sale at a mere $45,000,000 asking price, from here.
The main entrance is dramatic, offering an immense motor court and impressive 20 ft high canopy. This leads you to the luxuriously spacious living room, with its earth-toned color scheme, floor to ceiling glass, and soaring 20 ft high ceiling, tailor-made for displaying large-scale artwork.
The home's interiors feature the highest quality materials throughout, from a marble-clad stairwell to custom recessed lighting to the American black walnut flooring. You'll enjoy an abundance of natural light and high ceilings in every room. Each space feels like a suite unto itself, and almost every room boasts its own outdoor patio or balcony with views. As you travel between rooms, dramatic vistas unfold. Transparent facades and sliding doors fuse indoor and outdoor living to exhilarating effect.
Off the 75 foot central gallery – ideal for an art collector – the second living area boasts a 14 foot high ceiling and direct access to the outdoor terrace and pool.
An ultra-spacious kitchen features a state-of-the-art Molteni design with integrated lighting, Dada/Miele appliances and direct access to the terraces and custom-tiled infinity pool.
Upstairs, the wide-open master suite combines a sophisticated master bedroom, huge master bath, 3 private walk-closets, powder room and separate offices. The master also boasts an extensive balcony looking out over the pool and tennis court.
The main sleeping spaces, including a 2,000 square foot master bedroom suite, take advantage of the Hollywood Hills scenery from the upper levels of the residence, with this site's views rated to be among the finest in the whole of Holmby Hills.
The 3-level home also features six other elegantly appointed bedroom suites, three living rooms, formal dining room, two libraries/studies, double-height gallery, spacious fitness center, home theater, catering kitchen, elevator and wine cellar. The estate integrates a cutting-edge audio-visual system that uses an iPad interface, everything automated and with maximum security. This is truly an estate for the ages.
The resort-like grounds are ideal for relaxing and entertaining, with 6,500 square feet of terrace space in addition to the pool, landscaped gardens, outdoor kitchen, flat lower lawn and a gorgeous astro-turf tennis court with floodlights. Mature trees provide a natural border of the property, and together with the tiered pool and gardens, it feels as if you are on a luxurious island looking out over your own private park.
Photos: Courtesy of The Agency & Berlyn Photography
Contemporary Villa in the Sky Overlooking the Arabian Sea
Villa in the Sky project is the transformation of two separate apartments on the top floors of a derelict building into a refined contemporary penthouse by Abraham John Architects, located in Bombay, India. The two apartments were remodeled and combined into 3,500 square feet of luxurious living, made suitable to the favorable tropical climate & the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Bombay.
The challenges:
The existing apartments had very different characters and were not in keeping with the client's requirements. The client wanted a villa in the sky, something more minimalistic, architectural and totally connected with the landscape. All internal walls were demolished to create an open plan layout and recapture stunning views of the Arabian Sea on the west and tree lined slopes of Mount Mary Hill on the East.
Being near the sea and on the 7th& 8thfloors of an existing building, there were many construction challenges, from the logistical point of view & the high velocity sea breeze, further, work had to happen with the consent of the neighbors. A brand new staircase cantilevered off the columns helped connect the two spaces without loading the cantilevered slab; the entire project took a year to complete.
The concept:
The design approach took advantage of orientation: the sea is now visible from all rooms of the house, including the master bathroom. Previous cave-like rooms are turned into optimal, unusually large living spaces for Bombay standards. The main design principles followed were of orientation to the natural elements (sun, wind, water), openness and connection with nature at all levels (visual & physical), using natural & eco-friendly materials. Landscaped terraces and skylights created areas accessible from all rooms in the duplex. The kitchen is in the south east in keeping with Vastu, (the Indian principle of design) and is flooded with morning light.
The living area & the bedroom face the sea to allow for evenings spent with the sunset. Being a bachelor home, additional bedrooms were dispensed with to allow for a large master bedroom, walk-in wardrobe, bathroom and terrace which could be made private. The project encapsulates cool, contemporary living in its modern design with equal attention to aesthetics and environmental sustainability, employing energy-efficient. Low consumption technologies and letting one appreciate all its thoughtful detail, inventive and practical ways of creating proficient storage and comfortable living spaces.
The living area:
The open floor plan makes the living, dining & kitchen areas merge into one big lounge connecting views of the lashing waves of the sea and the shore line on the west to the glittering leaves of the trees of Mount Mary Hill on the east. the shared vision of the client and the architect is seen in the minimal layout integrated with landscape, lighting, refreshing earthy colors & natural textures.
The kitchen & dining area:
The open kitchen with a brushed SS island platform is complemented by an enclosed kitchen specially designed for traditional Indian cooking. A teak tree forms the dining table and seating. The exiting pipelines were rerouted for easy access between the two kitchen areas, thus maximizing space utilization. The cold SS island contrasts with the otherwise warm colors and textures of the apartment. Visitors are encouraged to walk bare feet as is the custom. The dining table becomes the focal point for all activities in this relaxing apartment. The black kitchen cabinet forms the perfect backdrop for dinner conversations and parties.
The cantilevered staircase:
A balcony space was converted into a cantilevered wood & steel staircase set against imposing double height windows, visually & physically connecting the upper & lower volumes that were previously disconnected.
Automated blinds span the double height volume.
The master bedroom suite:
The master bedroom suite overlooks the sky lit terrace, with spectacular views of the Arabian sea.
The skylight and pergola protect from the tropical sun and the seasonal monsoon rains.
The flooring pattern enhances the line of sight and continues from indoors to outdoors: dark stained wooden floors and teak wooden deck add drama to each room, offering a personal elegance to everyday spaces
The master bathroom & walk-in wardrobe:
The master bedroom suite includes a private sea-facing terrace, a lavish walk-in wardrobe & an open plan spa bathroom – a fluidity of private spaces that retain total privacy while blending with the landscape. A spacious master bathroom is complete with a jacuzzi, shower, proficient storage, landscape, mood lighting and automation.
The media room:
The hi-tech glass walled media room on top complete with a large size projector screen, concealed ac, av & automation, blurs the boundary between indoors and outdoors to expand the home's sense of space: it overlooks the sea as well as a spacious wooden deck with a walk-on glass skylight. the luxuriant terrace garden serves as an expansive outdoor entertaining area with artful illumination and an open bar – a real hotspot. automated roller blinds concealed in the roofing convert the open media room into a large, yet cozy home theater for movies, F1 & football matches.
Landscape, materials & contextual relevance:
The home fits within its tropical seaside context and encourages sustainability: reclaimed sleeper wood for garden screens & pergolas, natural stone, recycled tiles, high efficiency mechanical systems, durable engineered wood & natural fabrics; automation with mood lighting, power saving & curtain control, solar heaters & evergreen terrace gardens.
Interior solar shades & large double-glazed sliding windows allow natural ventilation, uninterrupted views & access to landscaped areas, while cutting down on solar radiation and air-conditioning load.
A limited palette of complementary materials ensures consistency in design & minimizes maintenance, adding warmth and texture through light & shadow. the interiors are finely detailed with custom-made furniture. materials used accentuate warmth & transparency.
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Villa Baie is a luxury contemporary villa perched on the heights of Villefranche with panoramic sea views on the Cap Ferrat and the bay of Villefranche, located along the French Riviera, France. This stylish villa is located in a gated estate just 15 minutes away from Monaco, providing comfort for up to ten guests.
With five bedrooms and five bathrooms, you can stay at this wonderful retreat with prices available upon request, from here.
The exteriors are set with extensive furnished terraces and a heated infinity pool facing the sea that extends with a lawned garden. On 3 levels distributed by a lift up to the solarium terrace, the interiors bathed with sunlight comprise, on the upper floor an entrance hall from the parking and garage, the master suite with dressing and bathroom, one double bedroom with bathroom and one double bedroom with shower, all opening onto the solarium terrace. Down, the main level opening onto terraces comprise a large living room, a dining room, a professional kitchen, a day toilet, a double bedroom with bathroom and a double bedroom with shower room.
The pool level it set with a large furnished beach club and a service bedroom.
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 10, 2011 – Bill Walton, Executive Chairman of SD Sport Innovators (SDSI) managed by CONNECT, today named Lisa Freedman as the organization's Executive Director.
Freedman brings a long track record in the sports event and facility management field, as well as business development experience, to her new role with SDSI, which is fueling the growth of the action sports and lifestyle industry in Southern California.
"We are proud, honored and most fortunate to welcome Lisa Freedman to the SDSI team," Walton said. "Lisa brings nearly 20 years of management experience, and the guidance and foresight SDSI needs to continue to grow into the organization we all envision; one that is the frontrunner for sports innovation, entrepreneurship, business creation and collaboration."
Freedman has had a hand in numerous well-known events, including Super Bowls, Olympic Games, Rose Bowls and Major League Baseball All-Star Games. She also served as Director of Events for the San Diego International Sports Council from 2004-05.
"Lisa's relationships and experience with leading world sporting events will be incremental in increasing SDSI's exposure and membership support," Walton said.
Freedman said the lessons learned in the sports event industry have prepared her for her new role.
"It's about seeing how everything fits together and making it work, meeting everyone's needs," she said. "Those experiences are what I'm bringing to the table to help fulfill SDSI's mission."
That and a passion for building relationships, plus an interest in a new career path with a primary focus on business development.
"I love networking and triangulating relationships, and if I meet good people and think they'd be a good a connection, I make intros," she said. "I love to do that, and it's all about growing the economy here in Southern California."
One of the best ways to do that, she said, is to create a sense of community where companies are helping each other out.
"With 600+ sports companies in Southern California from start-ups to mature companies, I think everyone can benefit from the relationships, services and opportunities SDSI provides," she said.
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Ending homelessness regionally
"Homelessness has no boundaries or jurisdictions," Kirsten Jewell told 65 people who gathered to address Ending Homelessness Regionally, at a Nov. 20 forum hosted by the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe.
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Chief Operating Officer Annette Nesse welcomed the forum attendees, saying tribal communities have "many of the same issues — too little resources to meet ever increasing need."
Collective effort is the key to addressing those needs and maximizing available resources, participants agreed.
Rural-suburban areas "don't attract the same level of support as urban," said Kathy Wahto, executive director of Serenity House of Clallam County. "Regional planning allows us to go a step beyond."
Wahto and Jewell both serve on the Governor's Advisory Council for Ending Homelessness.
Jewell, who is the housing grant programs manager for Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council, hoped the regional planning begun between Clallam and Jefferson counties in 2011 "can expand a little south to include Kitsap."
The Kitsap council is an inter-governmental agency founded to work on transportation and land use issues, that later recognized the need to also address housing and homelessness planning regionally.
Kitsap's Ten-Year Plan to end homelessness "took a step further to look at who's not getting services," Jewell said. That led to working much closer with the Department of Corrections on early release programs, which reduce incarceration costs, and to look at ways to reduce recidivism and its costs.
"Early release people are required to have housing plans, but those who serve their full sentence are released without a housing plan," Jewell said, but a recent study on people returning from prison "really shows higher recidivism for those not supported with housing."
Better data is coming. In 2014, the state will perform an affordable housing needs study that will gather current equivalent data, looking at what is available now and what needs to be produced looking to future.
"This is an exciting opportunity to look at affordable housing on the regional level," said Jewell.
Equivalent data, which doesn't exist now, will be updated every other year and will lead to better planning across the region, said Wahto.
Pam Tietz, outgoing executive director of the Peninsula Housing Authority, said the attendees, who represented 28 entities, are "a good representation of what we're trying to accomplish.
"We have great power in regional partnerships," she said. "Open your minds and hearts to think beyond what you might think regional is — it might be beyond contiguous counties. Finding common ground has really helped us."
Supportive housing program
Examples include a two-county Supportive Housing Program that master leases housing for adults with disabling conditions who were chronically homelessness. Shelter Providers Network of Clallam County established the program which was carried out by a partnership of the Housing Authority, Serenity House, West End Outreach and the behavioral health agencies in the two counties.
Starting with a grant for 15 units, SHP has served 28 households since inception, currently houses 21 individuals and could serve more people under a second grant that doubled program capacity.
Veterans are served by multiple collaborative programs, including VASH housing vouchers, rent assistance and housing at Sarge's Place in Forks, with four more units called the Outpost being prepared to open in January in Port Angeles.
"SHP and VASH both provide longterm stability for the first time for many of the participants," Tietz said. "Some were homeless more than 10 years."
Paired with SHP and VASH, is a five-county regional Northwest Rural Supportive Services for Veteran Families partnership, which was the only rural SSVF grant awarded in the nation.
"It was our idea," Wahto said, "but we partnered with Whatcom because the Opportunity Council in Bellingham had the capacity to serve as lead is the lead. Smaller counties would not have been able to carry administrative load on grant of this size.
"By partnering together, we present a more attractive package for those providing funding, and more effective outcomes," she said. The rural SSVF is rated No. 3 in the country for productivity and outcomes after three years.
Such partnerships fit the advocated by United Way agencies' Collective Impact Initiative, said Jody Moss, executive director of United Way of Clallam County. The framework of a common agenda, shared measurement, mutually reinforcing actions, continuous communication and backbone support works for any project, she said.
New partnerships
Two emerging partnerships that are building capacity were highlighted.
In Jefferson County, a grassroots Shelter-to-Housing Partnership started meeting in June, said Kathy Morgan, director of Olympic Community Action's housing programs. Community members, partnering agencies, city council and planning commission members reformatted the Housing Action Plan Network to be more like Clallam County's Shelter Providers Network. A subcommittee meets every other Tuesday to work on updating their 10-year plan. News goes out to an e-mail list of 60 people and 20-30 are active at every meeting, Morgan said.
On the other side of the peninsula, the West End Housing Collaboration has begun meeting, organized by Ann Simpson, executive director of Forks Abuse Program, and Sarah Sanders, housing director and contracts coordinator for West End Outreach Services, the mental health division of Forks Community Hospital.
A lot has been accomplished in the West End because "we all play well in same sandbox," said Cheri Tinker, formerly with WEOS and now with Sarge's Place. Connectivity and connections have enabled them to "identify what's needed and make it happen," she said.
The new collaboration sub-committee builds on those connections, Simpson said. "The West End is more distant and we learned from Shelter Providers and the Homelessness Task Force the importance of partnerships."
Forks Community Hospital is stepping up as an active housing partner, Sanders said. It will donate land on which to build 20-30 units for those hardest to house — felons and chronically mentally ill people who need intensive case management "so they don't blow out of housing," she said.
Tribal perspective
Representatives from the Quileute and Hoh Tribes are attending the West End meetings, as both those tribes work to create safe housing, on-reservation, on recently acquired dry land.
Throughout the Hoh's lengthy land acquisition process, they have had a stagnant waiting list of 50 members. "It's been the same list for years," Simpson said. Because of the need to build infrastructure first, construction of housing is still 10 years out.
The same issues and timeline impact the Quileutes at La Push.
The desperate need for new housing, combined with lack of employment, has many tribal members, who would prefer to live on their reservation, instead living in Forks, which affects housing availability and affordability there.
Simpson said 75 percent of the women in Forks Abuse Program's shelter are tribal members. Two low-income housing projects, Catherine of Sienna Village and Burke Place, "filled right up," she said. The only rentals available are old houses that are expensive to heat, and home prices have been driven up. You can't buy a nice place to live for $100,000 in Forks now," Simpson said.
Tribal members are not typically seen as homeless because the culture is for families to take care of their own, but all peninsula reservations report high rates of overcrowded, multi-generational housing, with a growing demographic that cannot be housed due to substance abuse and mental health issues.
At Neah Bay, the Makah Tribal Council is addressing housing as part of a health and wellness program.
The Makah is one of only two tribes in the United States working on service enriched housing for chronically homeless members. A 21-unit Permanent Supportive Housing project is under construction, slated to open in late August, and another 90-plus housing units are being built for tribal members who do not have those high barriers to housing.
The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe doesn't have capacity to develop service-enriched housing at this time, but will work toward it, said Casey Thrush, housing coordinator. The majority of the Jamestown housing program is providing rental assistance to tribal members in East Jefferson County and in Clallam as far west as Port Angeles.
"We have a large problem with overcrowding as families like to take care of themselves," Thrush said, but there is no reservation on which to build housing."
Instead, the S'Klallam Tribe buys homes in the community. Several years ago they bought a seven-unit complex in Sequim and are now purchasing duplexes, getting two units for near the same cost as a single family home.
"We purchase scattered site homes, based on budget, and we have a very long waiting list," Thrush said. "It's first come, first served. When a rental home comes available, it's offered to the next person on the list, to take or pass and stay on the list."
Financially secure renters are encouraged and helped to prepare for home ownership with budget and home maintenance classes "to make sure their home will last for their lifetime and their family's lifetime," she said.
"We talk about what their desire is – targeting to get the younger generation on the path to employment and home ownership," Thrush said. "We try to be the primary source for our families, but sometimes we not able to assist so we appreciate partners."
Housing essential to health
"Housing needs to be part of every community health improvement plan," Wahto noted, as the forum segued to a conversation on affordable senior housing.
Roy Walker, executive director of Olympic Area Agency on Aging — popularly known as O3A — said 31 percent of the population of his agency's four-county region qualifies as "older," compared to 16 percent statewide.
O3A goes through a planning process every four years to identify issues and has seven offices providing service coordination to help people connect to resources in their community.
"Health care reform is taking over a large role and stable housing links to health," Walker said. "Housing costs are a significant driver to how well seniors can maintain independence."
He sees an opportunity to shift away from the very expensive medical model to a service model and called for cultural change, reframing what longterm care looks like and thinking about new ways to structure services and actively engage seniors as we develop services.
"Government is not going to come save us," Walker said. "We're all on a trajectory of interdependence. We need to recognize there's a gift in giving and in receiving … and build reciprocity with our community so people will help when we need it."
"We have a lot of the same issues," said Cynthia Graham, deputy executive director of Senior Housing Assistance Group, or SHAG, which has more than 4,700 tax credit based, senior housing units in 31 locations in five counties from Olympia to Bellingham. Tax credit projects have no funding source except rent payments.
SHAG's are in suburban and urban areas, which often lack a sense of community connectedness, but residents need more services they as age in place.
Managers are not trained for social service work, but they are encountering "some extreme issues," she said, including suicides and substance abuse.
"We have to figure out how to make services happen," Graham said. "We may not have legal responsibility, but we have moral responsibility to provide services — we're looking at how we can pay for that."
A supportive board of directors formed a secondary sister organization to address supportive services. They are venturing into fundraising and grant writing, pursuing partnerships and beginning to train property manager to make referrals, she said.
For successful partnerships and innovations, Graham said, "Be the best partner you can be. Learn and then get creative."
Tietz recognized
The forum closed by recognizing Pam Tietz as the Housing Hero of Clallam County and Jefferson County for her leadership and collaborative approach in pursuit of ending homelessness and providing affordable housing during her years of service as executive director of the Peninsula Housing Authority.
Tietz, who has headed the Housing Authority for nearly 20 years, is leaving in December to become executive director of the Spokane Housing Authority.
Clallam County Human Services Director Iva Burks presented a certificate of appreciation from the board of commissioners and lauded Tietz for her vision.
David Rymph, a member of the PHA board, and the last chairman and last executive director of the Jefferson County Housing Authority, took credit for selling Tietz on the idea of merging the Clallam and Jefferson Housing Authorities.
Port Angeles Deputy Mayor Brad Collins said Tietz's "advice and insight is tremendous."
"My job has been about building relationships," Tietz said. "That encompasses our success. My staff is the best and they will still be here and they will still need you. Support them. In going to Spokane, I was hired to do that job — to build partnerships. It's a two-way street. You have all been partners—incredible."
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Al Jazeera Expands Global Footprint With Turkish Digital Operation
Al Jazeera is expanding its global footprint, bringing its brand to Turkey and the world's 140 million Turkish speakers with Al Jazeera Turk, which will launch as a digital operation with plans for a TV channel to follow roughly a year from now.
Al Jazeera Turk will go live at 6 a.m. Turkish time tomorrow, January 22, 2014, at aljazeera.com.tr, and also as mobile apps and a digital magazine.
The move makes Al Jazeera probably the first major network to go digital before broadcast, and also the first in Turkey not owned, even just in part, by any Turkish enterprise.
Al Jazeera Turk's competitors will include CNN Turk, which is 50 percent owned by Dogan Media Group, the country's largest media empire, and the other half by Turner Broadcasting systems. CNN Turk is not known as a free press bastion.
The Qatari network, winner of awards for its Arab Spring coverage and respected for its hustle and pride in shaking things up politically, could bring a breath of fresh air to the media landscape in Turkey which a 2013 report from the Committee to Protect Journalists ranked the world's leading jailer of journalists, followed closely by Iran and China.
During protests last spring and summer in Istanbul's Taksim Square more than fifty journos were fired, according to a tally released by the main party that opposes prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. When the protests first broke out CNN Turk famously aired penguin documentaries and cooking shows while hell was breaking loose, and were mocked even by Anderson Cooper.
But Erdogan's grip on the media is slipping, even though much of the mainstream news media continue to back him, due to a proliferation of Internet-based media outlets.
Al Jazeera Turk News Director Gürkan Zengin in a statement underscored how journos at its digital news center in Istanbul will have the opportunity to work without any political or commercial considerations to produce "accurate and objective news" and "equal treatment of different opinions."
"We are establishing a groundbreaking model with our digital news center," boasted Can Tüzüner, the Head of Online at Al Jazeera Turk. "All the news produced at the news center will be available for use on both digital and visual media. Once we start television broadcasting, we will be able to share news from the same news center."
Al Jazeera, which has more than 70 bureaus in 40 countries, already operates four separately branded news operations, Al Jazeera Arabic, English, Balkans, and, most recently, Al Jazeera America.
Al Jazeera Turk Managing Director Ismail Kizilbay said that they have defined their target audience as any area where Turkish is spoken which, besides Turkey, also means Europe, the Balkans, Caucasus, Central Asia and the Middle East.
Al Jazeera Network Executıve Director, Strategy and Development, Yaser Bishr called Al Jazeera Turk "an important new member to the Al Jazeera Network, serving an important geopolitical market."
Turkey, which has 18 million TV homes and spans Europe, Asia and the Middle East, has a booming economy and a young and highly wired demographic.
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