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Today we are going to take a look at 20 of the most expensive and luxurious real estates in Los Angeles.
We'll start with the most expensive ones and move down with the price as we proceed.
Some of them will look like royal palaces and others will look like the most luxurious houses you've ever seen.
Whether you are looking for a luxury estate to buy or you want to amuse yourself with these beautiful creations keep reading to find out more of what you are looking for.
Originally built in 1935 this mansion resembles a chateau or a palace where only the nobility or the royals could live. The latest renovation was done in the 1980s by Henri Samuel, a French designer who was named as "supreme master of progressive historicism" by Architectural digest. He had also designed housed for people like the fashion designer Valentino.
Having Chartwell feels like having a little corner of the city all to yourself. The estate was originally built for Lynn Atkinson, as a surprise for his wife. People say that he took her to a party there to say that he had built it for her, but unfortunately she asked:
"who could live in a house like this?".
Although she refused to live in this house, others found it worthy of living was not only lived in by others but also used to shoot the TV series The Beverly Hillbillies.
Villa Firenze
Villa Firenze is for those who feel like they need several houses instead of just one. It is an Italian type "village" with a space for expansion. This mega-mansion which originally was Steven Udvar-hazy's property was built in 1998.
Not only this is a very big house(s) but it also has a private street to reach it.
The 8th wonder of the world
Wow, I can't talk enough about how wonderful this house is. The moment you step into this house you feel like you are in another world. A world so charming and ideally built that you can't get enough of it.
This Bel Air mega-mansion is equipped with everything you could dream of.
- Do you want cars and motorcycles worth $ 30 mln? Just take a look at the enormous the garage.
- Do you need a helicopter for a romantic getaway on the weekend? You've got that too.
- Do you want to take wine or champagne with you on the helicopter ride? Just walk into one of the wine cellars stocked with wine and champagne and choose the one you like.
Almost every room you go you will find several artworks. In fact, there are more than 100 artworks all over the place.
What's more, the house is not only packed with artworks but also with speakers. You will have 350 speakers from inside and outside of the house to keep the music on everywhere you go in this gigantic mansion.
The house is located on 924 Bel Air Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077 and it costs $150 million.
The Park Bel Air
3-4.5 acres of an estate in Bel Air. Who said that there are no spaces left for sale on one of the most luxurious lands on Earth.
Domvs London and Junius Real Estate Partners brought in a new opportunity to all of those who were looking for an opportunity to buy an estate in the platinum triangle.
They offer 3 different estates next to each other totaling over 10 acres of area. Each of them has its own mega-mansion, entertainment spaces, and guest houses.
These estates are filled with every amenity you could only imagine. The IMAX theaters special to Bel Air homes, built-in cameras in the closets where you can see yourself from every side, and much more.
Former Le Petit Trianon
The estate at 2571 Wallingford Drive belonged to Jeoung Lee (a businesswoman from Korea) and was previously called Le Petit Trianon. It had been purchased by Gala Asher for the sole purpose of updating and reselling it. He has done quite an impressive upgrade and the estate that was once bought for $22 million is now listed for $135 million.
Along with all the mindblowing features and amenities the estate has, it is also equipped with a special sports lounge.
It includes the boxing ring, a gym for weights and cardio, private outdoor tennis courts, indoor facilities for basketball and much more.
N Foothill Rd
Another one of the Beverly Hills trophy homes is located at N Foothill Rd and costs just under the $100 million mark. The estate is designed by Richard Meier & Partners Architects who have tried to incorporate as many natural materials and elements as possible.
Additionally, this home is equipped with a professional private gym and a theater. The designers have also given great thought to the view from the house. Most of the living space has enormous glass walls which will allow you to enjoy the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills city view.
By the way, you will be able to enjoy that view not only from the rooms but also from your bathtub.
Three Hundred Thirty
Another dream house on our list is Three Hundred Thirty designed by Stephen Stone.
The estate is designed and built-in Palladian style and has everything you could ever think of having at your house.
An indoor and outdoor pool, spa area, 3,400 bottle wine, and champagne cellar terrazzo floors and a peaceful environment to live and enjoy life.
This 31,000 sq. ft. estate is located at 330 S Mapleton Dr, Los Angeles. The first listing was at $88 million price point and now it has dropped to $69.95 million.
This powerful, beautiful and extraordinary house is designed by Paul McClean who people call the master of space, light, and flow.
Despite having 20,000 sq.ft space and being a giga-mansion it still feels like a comfortable living space.
Some of the craziest features of this house bring extra attention to it: the infinity-edge pool looking over all of LA, disappearing glass walls, Roberto Cavalli floors, a room full of over 170 bottles of Cristal Champagne, a sky bridge, a gold Lamborghini and a gold Rolls Royce.
The house started off at $100 million mark and it is now available at just under $60 million.
This might be the greatest opportunity snatch this house off the market while somebody else hasn't.
12300 Mulholland Dr
If you are i n love with Tuscany and you dream of making the impossible possible by bringing Tuscany to LA then this estate is for you. This Tuscan style mansion on 10.5 acres of land is located at 12300 Mulholland Dr in Beverly Hills. The house offers various amenities: the two master suites, pools, a tennis court, a private golf course, and a theater room to name a few.
Inside of the mansion, you will also find many marble statues and other artworks as well as a 600-bottle wine cellar.
9272 Robin Dr
The property was originally built in 1967. A few years ago it was listed for rent for $15,000 a month. The last time it was sold to Robin Drive Development Ltd which has made unbelievable changes to the estate and driven the price up until $52 million.
To be able to start working on the property, the owners and the contractors had to file over 30 permits.
The property is located at 9272 Robin Dr in Los Angeles and you can find more information here.
277 Saint Pierre Rd
Another Bel Air jewel is here to amaze you with its beauty. The house that looks like it's a luxury holiday home can actually be your home.
Remember those magical places you went on holidays with your family and you never wanted to leave? Well, this is much better, because if you get this estate you are going to have that feeling all the time. And the best part? You won't have to leave, because it's yours.
The beautiful estate is located at 277 Saint Pierre Rd, Los Angeles and it costs $49.9 million.
1026 Ridgedale Dr
The house located at 1026 Ridgedale Dr, Beverly Hills was built in 1934 by Frederik March and it is something extra special.
It may not be as big as some of the houses we've just presented but it has this special vibe that makes you feel like you are in a dream or in a powerful house from a story.
Besides the vibe, it also has everything you could need for a peaceful life as well as entertainment with your family and friends.
Do you want to have your friends over? They won't have to stay inside all day. You could enjoy playing tennis in your tennis court, swim in the pool and when you are done you could have dinner made in your outdoor kitchen.
Do you want to see more of this house? Click here to see what's inside.
Cher's former mansion
This mansion built in 1980 the infamous Cher's former residence. Later it was purchased by Eddie Murphy. Now the estate of 14 acres wasn't always that large. The buyer after Eddie Murphy has also purchased 4 other adjacent parcels to make it larger.
The place is built in Maroccan style: the windows, the hand-carved doors, the stone-tiled flooring, and many other features. And the most interesting parts of all is something we haven't noticed in any other estate in our list. I'm talking about 2 riding rings and the stables to keep the horses.
The only thing you might want to know before considering this house is that it has 20,000 ft non-finished area of the main house. But as soon as it's done this house will be a heavenly home for anyone who loves nature, animals any harmony.
10701 Bellagio Rd
One of the Bel Air masterpieces is yet another exquisite design from Paul McClean. The Frech Oak floors, as well as the black and white marble all around the house, give it an extra modern touch.
When there, you will find yourself in a house with 8 grand suites, wellness center, a movie theater along with integrated indoor and outdoor entertainment areas.
And we shouldn't forget about one of the most exciting parts of this estate; the golf course where you can enjoy time with your family and friends.
The estate is located at 10701 Bellagio Rd, Los Angeles, with a price of $48 million after a price improvement of almost $20 million.
1500 Gilcrest Dr
This house is built on a 3/4 acre lot in 2019. It is a beautiful creation by the designer Tim Morrison.
This house will leave you excited with its 2-floor foyer, enormous floor to ceiling windows and the incredible view over the city. Some other features include 4 bedrooms, a gym, a screening room, and a 4 car garage.
The estate is located at 1500 Gilcrest Dr, Beverly Hills and costs $46.75 million.
Carla House
A marvelous creation of Noah Walker built-in 2019. Noah used an interesting combination of marble, wood, and tiles.
Just take a look at the pictures and if you are intrigued, schedule a tour and go see for yourself. This house will leave you in awe. The movie theater, fitness and wellness centers, maid's quarters and the 5 car garage will make sure you never want to leave the place.
Carla House is located at 1966 Carla Rdg, Beverly Hills, and it costs $46 million.
Designed by de Loren & Associates from Southern California Brentwood estate one of the few in this list with views this amazing. Brentwood has a panoramic view looking over Downtown LA as well as the ocean.
The rooftop garden, the auto gallery of more than 20 cars and the Italian marble used for the interior will make you feel like that's an ultimate paradise.
Additional features include the 650 bottle wine cellar, sauna, gym, the movie theater, and the infinity pool which will make your life more entertaining.
Brentwood is located at 12255 Sky Ln, Los Angeles, and costs $42 million.
16 Beverly Park
16 Beverly Park was originally built in 1996. The estate was once home to Darryl Zanuck. Now it is being renovated/rebuilt and the new version is almost 70% completed already.
The design of the latest version is Steve Hermann craft who has captured the city and ocean views at once. Some other features like the guest house, the movie theater, the tennis court, and the pool will male the life at 16 Beverly Park much more interesting and entertaining.
The estate is for sale at $39.7 million.
9255 Doheny Rd PENTHOUSE
Doheny is the first penthouse in this list. It covers the entire top floor of the famous Sierra Towers. Currently, the double penthouse is being sold unfinished.
There is nothing to tell about the interior and the amenities but take a look at the space and imagine how and where you would like everything to be.
This is a great opportunity to build what you dream of without the need to demolish what already exists. In addition, the floor to ceiling windows and the enormous terrace will give you a view of the hills, the ocean as well as the city.
The estate is located at 9255 Doheny Rd PENTHOUSE 1, West Hollywood, and it costs $38 million.
120 S Mapleton Dr
And last but not least is another one of the Platinum Triangle homes. Built-in 1937 this estate will be perfect for families who appreciate the Frenchness of the interior.
The french doors and windows, as well as high ceilings, are the proof of that. The estate comes with a lot of green area from outside as well as a tennis court and a pool. Apart from the main residence, there is also a guest house to ensure privacy for your guests.
The estate is located at 120 S Mapleton Dr, Los Angeles, and it costs $37.5 million.
These are the 20 most expensive estates in LA. None of them costs less than $37 million and all of them have extraordinary features and are worth taking a look at.
After that, you will have to choose for yourself.
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AllSpice Alumna Val Opens Valley Junction Shop
Add this must-do task to your weekend calendar: AllSpice Alumna Val has opened a new store in the Valley Junction shopping district in West Des Moines. It's a gift shop called Bing's Des Moines, and the store's Grand Opening is this Saturday, June 17.
Bing's Des Moines is a mother-daughter collaboration between former AllSpicer Val Veiock and Victoria Veiock (who for many years operated Wicker and the Works in WDM). Bing's specializes in "one-of-a-kind gifts" and unique items for home and garden including Garden Poles, art, jewelry, patches, cards, and T-shirts.
The shop is having its grand opening celebration this Saturday, June 17, 10 am – 5 pm. More information about that event is on Facebook. Val and Victoria say, "Stop by for some good vibes!"
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For the better part of a century there were two main kinds of advertising: print and broadcast. Print advertising was mostly in magazines and newspapers, and broadcast advertising meant radio and TV. But then the internet happened and the advertising world got turned on its head. Suddenly, vague methods of accounting for viewership were replaced by the very detailed data offered by web advertising, and the affordability and ubiquity of social media, content marketing and even paid search marketing suddenly meant that newspapers, magazines and broadcasting companies were seeing their advertising revenues plummet while almost anybody with a pulse and a web page could generate the clicks that translated into eyeballs that brought in their own advertising dollars—even if it was just a tenth of a penny at a time.
For many companies looking to stand out in the crowd, this seismic shift has meant a comparable shift in marketing budgets—not just in terms of how much is being spent but how it's being allocated. And so most corporate marketing departments and advertising agencies are today spending vastly more time thinking about making the most of online resources. Many of them, in fact, have forgotten all about newspapers, magazines, radio and television.
It turns out that people still read. They still listen to the radio in the car, and they definitely still crowd around the television by the millions every night. Sure, NBC does fine selling ads against Tonight Show clips that drive viewers to its web site, but without the late night broadcast it would be just another web video. And television, more than ever, has cache.
There are some areas, in fact, where television totally and completely dominates the discussion. One of the most obvious, of course, is sports. Football, baseball, basketball and hockey viewers are counted in the tens of millions, and the vast majority of them are watching live TV, they're not skipping commercials, and they're a highly segmented, totally trackable viewing audience. That's the kind of thing marketers dream about, and it still exists in TV land.
According to a recent article in Ad Age, technological advances in the way viewer engagement can be tracked are destined to drive down the cost of commercial airtime and present even more opportunities for creative advertisers to gain traction by airing the same commercials on television and online. What better place to view a viral video than during the TV show you watch religiously week after week?
With the increasing over saturation of visual imagery, television has never been more able to cut through the noise. As broadcast control becomes ever more democratized, the "old media" gatekeepers who remain become even more important. Together, all of this adds up to a perfect storm that makes great visual content, deployed where people will really pay attention, more relevant than ever.
So if you're looking to make the most of every marketing dollar at your disposal, consider producing a television commercial that can do triple duty—targeting a specific audience on television, connecting to the message on the company web site, and reaching out to solidify new connections via social media. Couple that with the lower production costs and shrinking advertising rates that define the current climate, and the same marketing dollar goes three times as far.
Yes, we produce television commercials. In fact, it's something we've been doing a lot more in recent years as marketers determine that quality TV production is more easily attainable than perhaps they'd thought, and that their TV commercials are more useful than ever.
So if you'd like to talk to us about producing a television commercial in our St. Louis studio, or maybe having us bring the production on location literally anywhere across the country, please call or email today. Until then, if you'd like to learn more about our television production services, visit the video section of our web site. And take a look at a few recent commercials we've produced, which have been so conveniently peppered throughout this post. If you take nothing else from this column, remember this: TV commercials truly make more business sense than ever.
Business portraits. Headshots. Corporate portraits. Executive profile pics. Whatever you may call them, these portraits are one of the most popular photography requests we get. That's because they're practically a business staple—like business cards or LinkedIn accounts. For lawyers and accountants especially, traditional formal portraits are de rigueur. But real estate agents, doctors, board members and executives of all types are also ideal candidates for business portraits. Artists, designers, authors and others in creative jobs regularly need portraits too, even if theirs should look a bit different. Ultimately, a business portrait is an extension of your brand, so it can be as staid and formal or as creative and casual as you'd like. Below are a few examples of traditional executive portraits we've made in studio and on location.
No matter what line of work you're in, you might want to consider investing in a business portrait. It's about the most affordable marketing tool you can buy. A headshot is perfect for use on social media, blogs, web sites and marketing materials of all kinds—and it's the ideal accompaniment to every press release a company sends out. (PR Pro Tip: if you want to get published, don't just send a written press release, send pictures too!)
A skilled photographer will make a great portrait. With enough experience, that photographer will also be able to help determine the right visual style for your image. Some industries all but require traditional portraits, while others hate the idea and want the exact opposite. It's important to determine what fits best in your field without compromising on the look that most suits your personal brand. For some it will be formal, for others it might be a more personalized, casual, creative portrait. Ultimately, an experienced professional photographer will do what we do: customize a portrait session to precisely meet your needs.
If you'd like to learn more about business portraits—whether you're in need of a single portrait for yourself or you want shots for the whole team, in our St. Louis studio or at your office anywhere in the country—contact us today. We'll be happy to explain how portrait sessions commonly work, and how we can customize them to meet your exact needs. Until then, take a look at our portfolio for a few more examples of the kind of headshots we're often asked to make for our clients.
If you live in the St. Louis metro area and if, like 114.4-million other Americans, you watched Sunday's Super Bowl, you might have seen our newest commercial. Featuring Cardinals Center Fielder Jon Jay, this spot was produced for Mosby Building Arts just a few weeks ago, but we turned it around quickly in order to air in the prominent time slot. Take a look.
Whether you're hosting a summit, a conference, a convention, an expo, trade show, extravaganza or an exhibition... Whatever you call it, we can photograph it. We've walked about a million miles of convention carpet over the years, and we know the ins and outs of more than just the hotels and conference venues in St. Louis. We've got the experience to know how to photograph your event and show it in its best light. Packed halls filled with smiling, engaged participants are our specialty.
When a prospective client called today to request some samples of our convention and trade show coverage, the hard part was picking which pictures from what events. The samples below represent a drop in the bucket of the hundreds of thousands of images we've made for corporations and non-profits over the years.
If you're planning a conference in St. Louis, or if (like some of our repeat clients) you'd like us to travel to your event in Las Vegas, Orlando, Denver, Philadelphia or almost anywhere else on the planet, get in touch and we'll be happy to discuss how we can showcase your event with professional photography and video.
I've always felt a little uneasy about folks who fill their social media feeds with selfies. I'll be honest: self portraits kinda give me a creepy feeling. This is probably because I just assume they're a little too self-absorbed for their own good. The good news, at least for half of you, is that a new study shows that women who post lots of selfies are just narcissists. Yay! The bad news, unfortunately, is that it's been shown that men who posts lots of self portraits are statistically more likely to exhibit psychopathic traits. Oops.
So we've decided to help you hide your psychopathy and your narcissism with a professional portrait. If you'd like a steady stream of new pictures of yourself to post online, our new "Hide Your Psychopathy" portrait package might be perfect for you. For $1,000 you'll receive a new portrait every month for a year. We can even use a cell phone to make sure its got that authentic "selfie" look!
Check out the selfie/psychopathy study at Gizmodo here. And stick around our web site to have a look at our photography and video services.
Many people feel uncomfortable at the mere thought of having their picture taken. Sitting for a portrait can be nerve-wracking even for the most self-confident among us, and so at our studio we always work hard to put our subjects at ease and make portrait sessions as relaxed, conversational and comfortable as possible. In the end we produce better portraits because of it, and that makes our clients happy. Clients almost always love the pictures: it's the subjects who sometimes don't.
When it's your face being photographed, sometimes you just know you're not going to like your picture. You've never liked one before, so why would you like this one today? No matter how much the photographer puts you at ease, no matter how much care is put into the lighting and the posing, some people simply don't like the way they look in pictures—even when the pictures are great.
No matter how many people may see your headshot and say how great it is, "It doesn't look like me" or "I look funny" can be fairly common complaints. For a long time I've chalked this up to the fact that we're each more likely to focus on our flaws—the things we least like about ourselves—whereas our friends and family just see our picture and think, "There's Kathy. She looks great!" She probably does look great, but to Kathy she looks nothing like herself. It turns out there's a scientific reason for this.
Aside from issues of aging and weight gain (many of us are larger than we used to be, and we're all older than we used to be) there's a simple scientific explanation behind why our friends love our pictures and we don't: we're used to seeing our face reversed in a mirror.
Part your hair on the left and in the mirror you'll see it on the right. The mirror image becomes the image we know as "the real me." So when we see our face in photographs, it looks backwards. Something's just not quite right about it, or so it seems.
According to a recent article in Wired magazine, researchers have a name for this. It's called "mere-exposure," and it basically means that we react more favorably to things we've seen more often. We look at our face in the mirror every morning, so the portrait that "doesn't look like me" truly doesn't look like the me I'm used to seeing, so I'm less likely to like it.
What's more, it turns out that we all think we're more attractive than we really are. Researchers tested this by merging a photo of a person's face with images of more attractive and less attractive faces. This group of a dozen images was then rearranged and when people were asked to find their own face they unfailing chose a more attractive version of themselves.
When you combine these two effects, its a wonder anybody ever loves their own portrait. But it does happen. Some people, in fact, walk into the studio and proclaim, "I love having my picture taken!" These people are few and far between, but they're out there. Most folks, at best, are fine with it—even while spouses, friends and colleagues rave.
When you're working with an experienced portrait photographer, we bring to bear all sorts of specific knowledge that's also scientifically proven to make you look better. We know about how to light different faces and how to pose different bodies in order to achieve the most flattering results. At Barlow Productions we do this with business portraits and headshots every day. If you've got questions about what to expect during your own portrait session, or for advice on how to increase your chances of loving your picture, please get in touch. We'll be happy to provide suggestions on everything from hair, makeup and jewelry options to selecting the clothes that look best in pictures. We can't promise you'll love your portrait—after all, it's scientifically impossible—but we can promise that practically everyone else will. And we'll make the experience as comfortable, quick and painless as possible.
No matter what look you're going for—casual and friendly or serious and professional—it's essential to dress the part. Use these tips to help you choose the most flattering attire for your portrait session. And if you still have questions afterward, don't hesitate to contact us.
First, think about the image you want to project. Is it important that you come off as creative and hip? Or maybe conservative and reliable is more your speed. Make clothing choices that reinforce the narrative of your personal brand. When in doubt, it's hard to go wrong with professional business attire—especially for a business portrait.
For a conservative business portrait, we suggest avoiding extremes at all costs. In terms of tones, avoid all-black or all-white ensembles. Deep colors, like navy blue, gray and brown, are all great choices for jackets and suits. Deep colors are slimming too.
Busy is bad—whether in a jacket, shirt, tie or jewelry choices. Avoid patterns and overly-bright colors. Anything that distracts the viewer is a bad idea.
You have the right to bare arms… but unless you're a model, don't do it. Crop sleeves and sleeveless shirts look very casual and typically don't photograph well.
For the most professional, conservative appearance, men should wear a jacket and tie. It's hard to go wrong with a solid color red or blue tie, or even a basic bold stripe. A minimal pattern always looks better than a busy tie. And unless you're known as "The Bow Tie Guy," you'll be better served by a long necktie.
To dress for a slimming effect, remember that solid, dark colors are slimming, while light colors and patterns are not. Vertical lines are slimming, even in pleats; horizontal stripes are not. A solid color from head to toe (i.e. a suit rather than a sport coat and slacks) is slimming. Single-breasted jackets are more slimming than double-breasted, and a v-shaped neckline is more flattering than a curve. This shape is easily achieved with a buttoned jacket or an open-neck shirt. If you'll be standing for a full-length portrait, high heels are slimming—as are clothes that are well tailored rather than clothes that are bulky, baggy, wrinkled or too tight. The label may not matter, but the fit sure does.
These same guidelines will serve you well for video too—with a few additional considerations. Avoid tight patterns and busy prints at all costs. Checks, houndstooth or pin stripes can cause optical illusions that look bad in video. Avoid pure black and pure white tops, as well as bright oranges and reds. These colors render poorly in video. If you do wear a white shirt, be sure to wear a darker jacket over it. Pay attention to sound as well, and watch out for jewelry that makes noise—like bangle bracelets.
In the end, you'll want to dress in clothing that makes you feel comfortable and confident, with a nod to these suggestions that will ensure that you look your best in photographs and videos. If you'd like our help with selecting attire for a photo or video shoot, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Well, it's finally here. No, not the new year—although we are excited for what 2015 has in store. I'm talking about something that's already arrived: our new web site. After many months of work, and the help of some great designers and developers, we're proud to announce that the new barlowpro.com is up and running.
Have a look at the new site. We've worked to put the most important information—namely, our work—front and center. With regular updates and featured projects from our video and photography departments, as well as a growing gallery of sample projects and still photos, the site should remain fresh and interesting moving forward. That's our plan, anyway.
We hope you enjoy exploring our new site as much as we do. If you have any feedback, or any questions about the site or our services, don't hesitate to get in touch. Looks like 2015 is off to a good start.
Our brains see in pictures. Not text, not video, not colors. Pictures. So says science writer and memory expert Joshua Foer, who learned of a memory improvement technique and then employed that technique to win a memory competition. (Who knew there were such things?)
The technique involves equating a visual image with an important bit of information. This is not news to advertisers, who for generations have played on the general public's proclivity for associating images with memories in order to sell their wares. But it's a good reminder for the rest of us who may forget the simple power of a picture.
The gist, according to photography blogger Warren Toda, is that photography is as powerful and important as ever. "Photography is the number one way for a company to get attention," he says, "to build trust and enhance corporate image. Photographs can help create and preserve memories and influence opinion."
Amen. (We can help with that, by the way.)
Read more at Warren Toda's Lines of Sight blog
Long time no post. Seems like that's how all my blogs begin. Sorry for the long absence, but it just means it's busy around here, and busy is good.
I've had this little item sitting on my desk literally for months, reminding me to write about it here. And so today I'm finally going to do that.
Way back last fall, when the weather was only slightly warmer than it is today (or so it seems), I was fortunate to accompany the fine folks of Anheuser Busch on another one of their great Mississippi River cleanups. (You can read more about them here and here. And I encourage you to participate. They really are fun events and you feel really good about making a tangible improvement on the river.)
Toward the end of the day, while walking back along a vast sand bar that had formed along the shore for a good mile or more of river, my walking partner and I were fascinated by these little black chunks we were seeing in the sand.
They looked like river rocks that were worn smooth by the water. But they were light. Very light. So light, in fact, that they seemed more like burned wood. Almost like someone had sawn a sapling into disks and burned them into charcoal. This should've been a clue, but I was a little too dense to pick up on it.
We kept seeing these things every few paces along the sand bar. The mystery was riveting.
It wasn't until we were joined by another person, clearly much smarter than me, that we figured it out. Actually he figured it out, and without too much trouble at all.
"Look at these things. They're like rocks but lighter, like wood but clearly not."
He stopped, knelt down and picked one up.
"It's coal," he said.
Well duh. Why didn't I think of that?
Of course it's coal. Barges loaded full of coal travel up and down the river all day and night. The coal is piled high on the barges and, clearly, is occasionally washed off into the river, where it floats along–or tumbles along, more likely–until it washes up onto the sand and is embedded, where it will remain to puzzle dense photographers who should know better.
Ultimately I thought this was simply a neat way to come into direct contact with a lot of things I never really think about–from the fuel we use to power our electrical grid to the river that transports that fuel, along with all the products that power our economy–day and night right here under our noses.
And I meant to put this lump of coal in my wife's stocking at Christmas, but I totally forgot. Maybe next year.


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By Elton Gomes
India is takes steps to engage in deep sea mining and unearth treasures from the sea to boost its economy.
Ocean floors are scattered with vast beds of black potato-shaped polymetallic nodules comprising copper, nickel, cobalt, manganese, iron, and rare-earth elements. These natural elements are important in manufacturing modern gadgets, from smartphones and laptops to pacemakers, hybrid cars, and solar panels.
India's plans
Over the next ten years, the Indian government plans to put in more than a billion dollars to develop and test deep-sea technologies, such as underwater crawling machines and human-piloted submarines, according to the ministry of earth sciences.
If these technologies bear fruit, the equipment will be able to reach ocean depths of up to 6 km (3.7 miles), where metals can be 15 times more concentrated than in land deposits.
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is a UN body that oversees mining on the high seas. The ISA allows India to explore an area in the Indian Ocean that expands over 75,000 square kilometres (about 29,000 square miles), which is equal to roughly two per cent of the country's size.
Furthermore, India has Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) of over 2.2 million sq km which lay unexplored and unutilised. EEZs are boundaries prescribed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which give special rights to a state regarding the exploration and use of marine resources.
Why is India undertaking such a mission?
As expanding technology and infrastructure fuel the global demand for these resources, a number of countries, including India and China, are eyeing the ocean. Countries also want to engage in deep sea mining since the supply for such resources is dwindling at onshore sites.
"We have to depend on ocean resources sooner or later … there is no other way," said Gidugu Ananda Ramadass, chief of India's deep sea mining project at the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai. "For the future of mankind … the ocean is the only hope," he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
India, Asia's third largest economy, is going full steam ahead as it anticipates that the ISA will give the green light for commercial exploitation.
India's deep ocean exploration programme
India's deep ocean exploration programme is more than two decades old. Since its inception, it has been surveying the sea floor and testing environmental impacts, according to the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in Goa.
It focuses on "polymetallic nodules" containing cobalt, copper, manganese, and nickel, in addition to small amounts of aluminium, iron, and rare metals such as molybdenum, tellurium, and titanium.
Under the Indian Deep Ocean Mission (DOM), the government plans to set up an offshore desalination plant along the Chennai coast. Additional plans include deep sea scientific experiments, fisheries, and development of a submersible vehicle that can go to a depth of at least 6,000 metres with three people on board.
The desalination plant will reportedly be located at least 40 kilometres away from the shore and would be used to convert seawater into drinking water.
As per reports in 2016, the ministry of earth sciences had tested and developed several new technologies aimed at exploration and mining ocean depths, including a manned submersible underwater vehicle.
The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) in Chennai, which comes under the ministry, reportedly worked on some of these technologies.
The NIOT was working on the design and development of new crawler-based mining equipment, which is capable of collecting and pumping nodules from depths up to 6,000 metres.
Scientists were also working on a flexible riser system for transporting nodules from the ocean floor to the mother ship.
Another report from 2012 stated that India was building a rare-earth mineral processing plant in the east coast state of Orissa. India also spent around $ 135 million to buy a new exploration ship and to retool another so that it could undertake deep-water exploration off its coast.
How will this help India?
Experts say that India is mostly interested in copper, nickel, and cobalt, as it plans to increase clean power generation. Cobalt, also produced in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is used to make batteries that can store energy from renewable sources, such as solar and wind.
"These metals are not widely available in India, so they have strategic importance," said Ramadass, whose team is set to attempt mining at a depth of 5,500 metres by 2022, as per a Reuters report. India's goal is to become self-reliant in the supply of these minerals, and it is "not in a race with anybody", Ramadass added.
"We are exploring Mars, we are exploring the moon, why don't we explore our own oceans?" Ramadass said.
How will this impact the environment?
Experts, however, warn that in the absence of a clear international charter, deep sea mining operations could lead to irreversible damage to a little understood ecology.
Indian environmentalist Richard Mahapatra fears private players could cause harm to Earth's "final frontier", which he said has been explored only 0.0001 per cent.
The seabed is home to a unique ecology where colonies of organisms and creatures have evolved over millions of years. The seabed has been known to be free of wild currents, sunlight, vibrations, and noise, which mining would bring, said Mahapatra, the managing editor of the New Delhi-based science and environment magazine Down To Earth.
Elton Gomes is a staff writer at Qrius.
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Matt Robertson is a producer / composer / orchestrator / programmer living in the UK. Having studied Music and Sound Recording at the University of Surrey, graduating with a First Class degree in 2000, he started a music production company with Neil McLellan (producer of the Prodigy). This was merged into The Lodge production facility based in New York in 2004.
He now works with leading film composers including David Arnold (Quantum of Solace), Andrew Lockington (City of Ember), Alex Heffes (State of Play), and most recently has orchestrated for Marius de Vries on the hit movie Kick Ass.
Arranging for live shows, he's worked on the brass arrangements for Bjork's 18-month Volta world tour, string arrangements for Bat for Lashes, and orchestral charts for Kanye West's 'Glow in the Dark' tour with Rosie Danvers.
He's currently working with Marius de Vries on a film project to be released in 2011.
Where did you study, and do you think it helped you in your later career?
I studied at the University of Surrey. I think the stuff I learnt there is useful up to a point but I don't think I ever got a gig from knowing how FM broadcast worked! However, the course has a year in industry and that has been absolutely invaluable.
What was your first break and did that lead directly to what you're doing now?
I met Neil McLellan at Strongroom Studios (where my one year placement was – doing tech support) and started working on productions with him, doing some programming and guitar / keyboard work. In some way or another, every single gig I have got in the last 10 years has come through people I met in my year out, or through other people that I was at university with and their work placement contacts. I think it's very difficult to under estimate the importance of meeting people in the work field that you want to go into, and the stuff you learn will pretty much always be secondary to that.
What technical skills do you use in your work at the moment?
I use a lot of organisational and IT related skills! A lot of what I do now is technical in that it is computer related. Intimate knowledge of the common software tools is important, but having the ability to be on top of several parallel projects and keep everything organised is probably equally important in what I do. I also do arranging / orchestrating, so the technical knowledge there is important too.
What about the human side and relating to other composers, clients and colleagues?
(I think the fact that I'm answering this interview via email probably answers your question! hehe 😉 )
The interpersonal skill side of things is maybe THE most important part of getting on in the industry. A huge amount of work is done remotely now, using ftp or similar to send projects around the globe, but in order to get into a situation where you are doing some remote work I think you have to establish a 'real' relationship with someone first. People want to know that you are trustworthy and reliable, and those are very difficult qualities to establish if you haven't spent at least some time in the same room as the people you are working with. There's also an interesting side effect of all the remote work I think – sometimes artists will be sending their Work in Progress projects over the net to me to work on, and in that situation they need to know that I understand enough about the protocols of sending things remotely that it's not going to get into the wrong hands. I think those kind of things are much easier to deal with if you actually have a good relationship with the people you are working with, and have spent time with them outside of skype.
Who have you enjoyed working with most and why?
I did some string arrangements for Bat for Lashes recently for some live shows and that was really good fun. Working with Björk on her world tour in 07/08 was amazing too. Jon Brion was great to work with. The orchestration work I did for Gallows with Garth Richardson was really good too. I think in all these cases I enjoyed it because all these people are at the top of their games and also are wonderful people who just inspire you to do your best work.
How do you see music production changing over the next 10 years?
I think from the point of view of the production industry (rather than the 'being an artist' industry) the ability to do everything quicker will become more important. I don't think that neccesarily means doing it worse, it just means having a really good workflow, and all the software / hardware choices might become more to do with efficiency than anything else! Remote working will probably become even more important as more and more people work outside of major studios, and this will HOPEFULLY go along with much faster domestic broadband upload speeds than we currently have! A lot of the time I spend on the organisational side of things is due to the fact that a lot of the time we are using software way beyond what it was designed to do. The workflow (in film particularly) means that there's a lot of time spent moving data between songs and also running parallel sessions that 'add up to' what you want one session to be. Neither Logic nor ProTools really have that side of things sorted out and so you can easily spend a day moving stuff around projects to consolidate something before you have done anything musical at all. Hopefully these things will become rectified as we go along, but the major software manufacturers are understandably more interested in the 10s of thousands of units they sell to hobbyist musicians rather than the 100s of units they sell to people doing complicated film scores!
I think more and more people will move 'in the box' as audio processing gets better and better – to the point where there will be very few 'classic' studio setups any more (even less than there are now!) This is a shame in some ways as I love that process.
What's your favourite record and why?
something including Arcade Fire's 'Neon Bible', Gregor Samsa's 'Rest' and Bat for Lashes 'Fur and Gold'
They all are totally transporting for me. I think that's what I enjoy most in records now – the ability to take you somewhere else. Also – I would love to be able to make a record anywhere near as good as these 🙂
What advice would you give to people starting out now?
Be nice to everyone and say yes to everything
Any other better questions you can think of?
You could ask me about the importance of matching the type of VCA to the type of filter in an analogue synth, but maybe I should save that for my website hehe
Websites featuring Matt:
Matt Robertson Music
Listen to some of Matt's own great tunes Matt on Soundcloud
Matt on Twitter @mrmattrobertson
Matt on facebook


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Section Engineer - Flexible Working Available
- Recruiter
- Morgan Sindall
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 08 May 2019
- Closes
- 08 Jun 2019
- Sector
- Construction & Property
- Hours
- Full Time
- Flexibility
- Flexible working available
- Contract Type
- Permanent
*Morgan Sindall has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies.*
About us:
Would you like to work for one of the most successful and secure companies within the UK Construction and Infrastructure industry with a vision to be a market leader across all of the sectors in which we operate?
Morgan Sindall provides national construction and infrastructure services to private and public sector customers across a comprehensive range of markets. We aim to create great results for our customers, partners, ourselves, and our employees.
With talented people as the key to our success we operate a culture whereby personal and professional development are at the forefront of our efforts to attract and retain the best people in the industry.
We have a fantastic opportunity within our Rail & Electrification business for an ambitious and talented Section Engineer within our London based work.
The successful candidate will be joining the existing team of passionate and dedicated professionals working together on this innovative project.
The Section Engineer will ensure that above and below ground level a project is undertaken in accordance with the customer's requirements for level and dimension. The Section Engineer will be required to assist the site teams in detailed planning and engineering solutions.
The right applicant will ideally have previous LUL / Network Rail experience. Temporary Works Coordinator and steel frame experience would be preferable.
We are looking for people who share our passion for the project at hand whilst also being able to work within a fun and hardworking team environment.
Read more about our Rail work here - https://construction.morgansindall.com/rail
As a Section Engineer you will:
- Understand and interpret the drawings and specifications
- Provide engineering expertise and support to the project team
- Produce risk assessments and method statements for safe execution of the works
- Ensure work is executed in a safe manner meeting legal guidelines set out in health safety and requirements and environmental compliance
- Organise and supervise resources necessary to meet the contract programme
- Set a high personal example of safety and environmental behaviour
- Monitor the work under their control to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non-compliance with company policies and procedures are promptly remedied
The right applicant will be hold a relevant industry qualification (HND / HNC / BEng or equivalent) and have a good knowledge of specifications and testing regime relevant to general civil engineering. Experience within a similar field is required, ideally a Rail or Heavy Civils background.
About our Rail & Electrification Team
Our customers benefit from the multi-disciplined service we offer in the high speed and underground rail sectors with expertise covering electrification and civil engineering as well as building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, station enhancements and new build.
Our team consists of more than 275 staff - including safety critical staff certified up to engineering supervisor competence level. We work across the UK and Scotland with offices in London, Ware, Rugby, Stoke and Glasgow.
We are a leading provider of construction and isolation services to the rail industry, offering design and build 25kv overhead line and light rail electrification systems, complemented by our own fleet of specialist rail plant.
Our Electrification team provides services across the UK, with a base in Ware, Hertfordshire supported by a specialist electrification training centre and plant depot at Swynnerton, Staffordshire, and Scotland depot at Larkhall, South Lanarkshire.
Our expertise is focused not only on effective project delivery but also on minimising railway user and environmental disruption through innovative working practices. These include 'live launch' bridge construction - where bridges are installed while railways beneath remain operational and 'offline' construction and modularisation techniques within stations.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People 'Two Ticks' accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
We can potentially consider certain types of flexible working in this role for the right candidate, subject to meeting business needs.


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No one couple is the same, so why should the drinks at the wedding be? Create something completely unique for the big day that reflects the happy couple's personalities and shared experiences through its taste and label design.
Unique experiences
We have opened the doors of our eclectic recipe development kitchen to couples getting married; where they are guided through the creation of a mixer, adult soft drink or even G&Ts in a bottle. Everything about this unique drink will perfectly reflect the couple, doubling up as drinks to be served during the wedding and as favours.


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Investing is a long-term game. And over a long time, things can happen, which means you need to keep an eye on your investments as the years go by. This week, I show you how…
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This podcast is brought to you with the help of Seven Investment Management, a firm of investment managers based in London. They specialise in multi-asset investing, bringing institutional investing techniques to ordinary people like you and me. 7IM put their name to my show and to my site because they believe in what I'm doing, trying to get decent, easy-to-understand financial information out to the world. I'm very grateful to them for their support.
You can see what they're up to at 7im.co.uk
How to review an investment portfolio
If you have money put away for the future, it needs looking after. One thing is for sure, any portfolio left to its own devices will, over time, veer from the path which it was intended to run on. Asset allocations get out of kilter, funds which were once hot become dogs – you get the picture.
But the key thing to understand is that investment performance is about much more than investment performance. Confused? Let me explain…
Resources mentioned in this episode
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Byron Trott, the banker at Goldman Sachs (GS) who advices Warren Buffett on dealmaking, is leaving the firm, reports Bloomberg.
Trott, a 50-year-old vice chairman of investment banking, is leaving to start a merchant banking fund that will invest in and advise companies that are controlled by families or entrepreneurs, said one of the people, speaking on condition of anonymity because the plans haven't been publicly disclosed. The fund aims to raise $2 billion, the person said.
Another victom of TARP restrictions? Who knows. But if you're a banker with the ear of Warren Buffet and the star power that carries, why would you bother staying with a struggling, encumbered franchise.
Update: Buffett was fully aware of Trott's departure and will invest his new venture, according to Deal Journal.
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Our Team
Mr. Ghanbar joined Castlelake in 2016 and is a member of the Aviation Finance team, focused on investment execution and structuring, investment valuation, and internal and external reporting in the aviation business. Prior to joining Castlelake, Mr. Ghanbar was with Air Lease Corporation (ALC), where he focused on various finance and accounting roles, most recently serving as their vice president and controller. Prior to ALC, Mr. Ghanbar was with The Ryland Group Inc. as a senior financial accountant and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as an auditor. Mr. Ghanbar co-founded and serves on the board of WellDone International, a non-profit organization utilizing technology and design to improve global access to clean water and other human health services. Mr. Ghanbar received his B.S. from the University of California at Riverside in business. Mr. Ghanbar is a CPA (active).


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J. Fenton Wyness, Esq.
Created by Thomas Bayliss Huxley- Jones
Date: 1935
Usually date of exhibition rather than production
Object class: sculpture
Exhibitions and other Events
Exhibited at Aberdeen Artists' Society Exhibition of Works of Modern Artists, 1935
Aberdeen Artists' Society. Twenty-Third Exhibition of Works of Modern Masters, 1935
November 1935
p. 70 (501)
Citing this record
'J. Fenton Wyness, Esq.', Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851-1951, University of Glasgow History of Art and HATII, online database 2011 [http://sculpture.gla.ac.uk/view/object.php?id=msib6_1243511636, accessed 15 Jul 2020]


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Mum blogger Olimomok makes a trip down to Tiong Bahru with her husband and son to seek out an artisan bakery, but they got quite a bit more than a nice French breakfast:
"It was so nice to see everyone from all walks of life out and about doing their marketing or having their morning cuppas. I told Foops that the neighbourhood felt so warm and homely it made me want to move there too :)"
You can read the rest of Olimomok's blog entry here: http://olimomok.livejournal.com/739093.html
Tiong Bahru is Singapore's oldest estate, and its age has nurtured a very well-defined character for the neighbourhood. The blend of old and new is perfectly captured in Olimomok's photo collages, and for some, an easy place to fall in love with.
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For more than 55 years, Hennessy has been metro Atlanta's leader in luxury vehicle sales, service, and leasing. This tradition began in 1964 with the opening of Hennessy Cadillac in the heart of Buckhead. In 1983, we acquired the Jaguar franchise and established the first Land Rover dealership in Georgia soon after, in 1987. Hennessy opened its GMC franchise in 1988 and added the Mazda and Lexus franchises in 1990.
We acquired the Honda franchise in Woodstock in 1994 and opened an additional Land Rover store in Alpharetta that same year. In 1998, we opened a second Lexus store at Gwinnett Place Mall. In 1999, the Cadillac franchise was moved from Buckhead to a new location at Gwinnett Place Mall, and we added the Buick franchise to our GMC dealership in Morrow. In 2001, we added a third Land Rover store to Gwinnett Place Mall. We opened a new Porsche store in May 2003. And, most recently, we acquired the Ford and Lincoln franchises in Atlanta in 2014.
Hennessy is excited to debut our brand new Ford Lincoln dealership in Atlanta. This state-of-the-art facility boasts 80 service bays, an air conditioned shop, and a top notch lounge & locker room for our technicians.
Experience the best at Hennessy by joining our team today!
"We have great employees and wonderful facilities where we serve our customers. The family constantly reinvests in the human capital and physical facilities in order to provide an environment capable worthy of an exceptional ownership experience."
Craig Anderson
Corporate Controller
"The people that I work with makes up the Hennessy Family. You need to have a pleasant environment and that everyone gets along as I have been in a few other Lexus Dealerships that I have worked and nothing compares to the Hennessy Family."
Jody Artale
Sales, Lexus Atlanta
"If you put in the honest effort to excel within the company the means are provided. Being a large organization the opportunity for unlimited growth is available. You can and will be rewarded for your accomplishments and hard work."
Bernard Hill
Sales, Mazda Buick GMC
"Hennessy is a great place to work because they treat everyone as family. You come in and you know you have all the resources and the people surrounding you to make your job easier."
Steven Sheets
Technician, Jaguar Land Rover Buckhead
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School Board Member Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall (D-2) was proud to recognize District 2's 2019 Teacher and Rookie Teacher of the Finalists at the February 21st School Board Meeting.
We honor Ms. Judy Rodriguez (COPE Center North) – Teacher of the Year Runner Up; Mr. Aaron Taylor (Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary) – Finalist; Mr. Ricardo Losada (Lindsey Hopkins Technical College), Rookie Teacher of the Year Runner Up; and all teachers for their passion and commitment to educating our precious children.


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I just found this page on the web which made me laugh as a mate of mine is a big leeds fan, so I've subscribed to buy a stake.
It sounds like an interesting business prospect, but I'm not sure how it works legally and whether the company becomes liable for debts the new football club get's it self in.
The other aspect is that members can vote on team selection, which I think it dreadfull, I think that tactic's team selection could be recommended by the 'fans' but not picked.
27,000 plus people have subscribed todate so just over half way to the 50,000 required. Secondly I'm not sure how they are going to demand the actual money.


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How to apply for CPS preschools
Written by: Chicago School GPS
Preschool in Chicago is not required, but many families consider enrolling their children into a local preschool option when their child is 3 years old. To attend a CPS-based preschool, however, requires understanding the differences between the options.
If you're thinking about CPS magnet schools for preschool next fall, the time to look into those programs is…now! Applications for the 2020-2021 school year for 3 magnet preschools are due December 13, 2019. If you are thinking about other preschool programs hosted in CPS schools, the deadline varies as outlined below.
There are different options available, with programs housed in select public elementary schools across the city. Most have already begun providing tours and scheduling open houses. It's always best to call each school you are interested in to get the details on how to apply and/or get on their waitlist; some programs have not yet determined the number of seats that will be open for next fall.
A couple of important notes regarding CPS preschool programs: Residing within the neighborhood boundaries of an elementary school that offers a preschool program does not guarantee admission into that program; an application is required from all entering students; and acceptance into a CPS preschool program that is not your neighborhood school does not guarantee admission into the school's K-8 program (except for the magnet programs described below). What's going on with Universal Pre-K, the city's program that will offer free preschool to all 4-year-olds in the city? I outlined the Universal Pre-K plan here.
Here's a quick rundown of the programs and application requirements for CPS preschool programs:
Tuition-Based Preschool (TBP): Full-day programs that provide childcare in addition to preschool (10-hour day; hours may vary by school). Housed in select elementary schools, children must be age 3 or 4 and potty-trained by September 1. Applications are processed first-come, first-served directly through each school. Priority for open seats goes to returning students and their siblings. Tuition for 2020-2021 is $14,617, which includes a $700 non-refundable deposit required to hold your child's spot in the class, if offered. Visit the CPS Tuition Based Preschool page for a list of school locations and to print an application.
Chicago Early Learning Preschool (CEL): Either half-day (2.5–3 hours) or full-day (7 hours) programs housed in select elementary schools, with tuition determined by a sliding scale. Children must be age 3 or 4 and potty-trained by September 1. The application process is completely online, with a limited number of application support sites. Applicants are typically added to a waitlist until the number of open spots is determined. Visit www.chicagoearlylearning.org for application information and updates; the application period will begin in spring 2020.
Magnet Preschool Programs: CPS offers Montessori preschool programs at three magnet elementary schools: Drummond, Mayer and Suder— children must be age 3 or 4 and potty trained by September 1. CPS also offers one dual language-immersion (Spanish/English) preschool program at Inter-American — children must be age 4 by September 1. Seats in magnet programs are awarded via a computerized lottery, with priority given for applicants who are siblings of current students. In the entry year of a magnet program, priority is also given to those who reside within 1.5 miles of the school and then any remaining entry year seats are distributed evenly by CPS Tier. Inter-American Magnet School also requires applicants to indicate their dominant language as part of the application process, and a language screening is required after an applicant is admitted.
The Choice Elementary CPS application is required for all magnet programs; the application period for 2020-2021 ends December 13, 2019, at midnight. Go to go.cps.edu to apply. Acceptance into a magnet preschool program does guarantee admission into the school's K-8 program, making spots in these programs highly competitive.
Want more info? Visit go.cps.edu to learn more about CPS acceptance and notification and follow the CPS conversations on the NPN Discussion Forum.
Grace Lee Sawin is a co-founder of Chicago School GPS (ChiSchoolGPS.com). Chicago School GPS helps Chicago families navigate the often confusing world of public and private school searches, from preschool to high school, so that they can arrive at their school destination, no matter when they begin their journey.
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A bellboy is a guest's first impression of the hotel where he Works. Most bellboy jobs are a combination of customer service, spot cleaning, maintenance and concierge activities.
Qualities of A Good Bellboy
- He is punctual, comes to work on time.
- Wears a uniform, always looks clean and presentable.
- İs particular about his personel care, smells nice, is always shaved, has uniform ironed, his shoes painted.
- Should be always smiling, co-operative, friendly.
- Should have good communication skills.
- Opens the front door for guests.
- Assists customers with their bags and luggage.
- Greets the customers courteously.
- Loads or unloads luggage from the guest's vehicles.
- Escorts guests to their hotel rooms.
- Occasionally park and retrieve guest'svehicles.
- Assists the customers with their needs.
- Explains the hotel rules to the customers.
- Shows the customers how to use the hotel facilities.
- Ensures that all amenities, such as television or telephone, are operating properly.
- Responds to bell calls from guests either from the rooms or from where they are.
- If the guest requires to book a wake up call, the bellboy makes the call at the appropriate time.
- Tracks documents in front Office, delivers the fax and phone messages to the respondents.
- Delivers the reports of administrative staff, general manager, sales office and front office department.
- Is familiar with check in, check out operations; can use switchboard, fax, key equipment, post machine, front Office equipment and helps front office.
- Informs the guests who stays at the hotel about the opening and closing hours of the restaurant/s.
- Helps room change operation.
- Tracks guests' baggage property and messages, prepares the required documents when it is necessary to keep them.
- Keeps guests' property in baggage room. He is responsible for the cleanliness, order and safety of the room.
- Is sensitive about the safety of the hotel, reports his superior in case of disorder.
- Ensures the flags of the hotel are raised at an appropriate time every day.
- Receives guests' clothes for laundry and returns them after laundry.
- Tracks the groups coming in and going out, does the necessary planning and makes arrangements.
- Tracks the occupancy rate of the rooms, the information about the room number of leaving and arriving guests.
- Keeps the information related to guests confidental, protects guests' privacy.
- Reports the suspicious behaviours of guests or hotel personnel to his superior. Reports the missing or found belongings to housekeeping. Ensures all potential dangers were reported to the authorities.
- Knows fire, bomb and emergency procedures of the hotel very well.
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General Provisions
Availability and Delivery of Payroll Warrants
State agencies with at least one officer or employee who is paid on a payroll warrant issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller's office) must comply with the requirements in this document.
Comptroller's Office Responsibility for Availability of Warrants
Payroll warrants prepared by the Comptroller's office must be available for pickup by state agencies no later than the first workday after the Comptroller's office finishes preparing the warrant. Warrants can be picked up before payday if the agency has a bailment agreement on file with the Comptroller's office.
The Comptroller's office may determine the place where the warrant can be picked up and, if the agency is not located in Austin, Texas, may mail the warrant to the agency at an address designated by the agency.
Agency Responsibilities for Delivery of Payroll Warrants
The Comptroller's office is prohibited from paying the salary of a state officer or employee before the pay date established by law. To assist in ensuring compliance with this requirement, state law prohibits a state agency from delivering the payroll warrant to a state officer or employee before payday.
Bailment contracts for pre-payday warrant pickup
Because the Comptroller's office recognizes agencies may need to arrange to have payroll warrants available in remote locations on payday, the Comptroller's office has agreed to enter into bailment contracts with state agencies that permit the agencies to pick up the agency's payroll warrants before payday on condition that the warrants are only delivered to employees on payday.
The bailment agreement specifically prohibits the agency from delivering a payroll warrant to an employee before payday. If the agency knows an employee will not be in the office on payday, the agency is permitted to mail the warrant to the employee but must ensure that the employee does not receive the warrant before payday.
Consequences of not complying with the bailment contract
An agency may authorize an agency employee to take any actions for the distribution of payroll warrants the agency is authorized to do under the bailment contract. However, the agency is responsible for any loss or damage caused by the employee's failure to comply with the bailment contract. An agency is required to take necessary disciplinary action against an employee who violates the bailment agreement.
If a warrant is presented for payment to a bank or the Comptroller's Treasury Division before payday, the bailment contract is violated.
The Treasury Division is not authorized to honor a warrant before payday — the warrant will not be paid and will be returned to the agency. The agency that violated the bailment contract will be contacted and advised of the infraction. Penalties for violation of the bailment contract include:
- The inability to enter into a subsequent bailment contract.
- The limitation that warrants may not be picked up by the agency before payday.
Additional Resources
For more information on the bailment contract, see the Bailment Contract section of TexPayment Resource.


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Temporary Electrics in Blistering Temperatures!
What a great summer it has been! Admittedly the many weeks of unusually high temperatures divided the nation into two camps; the "isn't it lovely's" and the "it's too hot to do anything's".
For the uninitiated; temporary site services, including temporary electrics, is very labour-intensive work requiring the maneuvering of heavy equipment and cabling during the installation and the ongoing maintenance. When temperatures hit 30 degrees, protective work-wear and boots still have to be worn so the level of mettle and commitment required to carry out the work is admirable.
We extend sincere thanks to our site teams who have endured the weather, occasional torrential rain and blistering sunshine, to maintain the consistently high levels of service Multitech has become known for.
Historically the construction industry sees a slowdown during the summer holiday period but this year we have been kept very busy with enquiries from new and existing clients. We are very happy to report that sales targets have been exceeded and excellent new projects entrusted to us.
We are now preparing for our busiest time with only two months until the clocks go back and the necessity for site lighting has new found urgency for clients; only last week we sent 1000 LED Site Lights to a new project.
The excitement of the World Cup and the excellent performance by England won't be forgotten any time soon. If ever there was a sporting event to lift the spirits of the nation, even if only for a short time, the World Cup was certainly it.
And the Premier League has returned with Man City and Liverpool already the bookies favourites to lift the cup although at time of writing Tottenham, Chelsea and Watford occupy three of the top four at the top.
And then there was British success in the Tour De France – what an achievement! Geraint Thomas was in the form of his life and totally deserved his podium position…what a career shaping moment for him.
People & Training
The annual staff barbecue has taken place with burgers, bangers and beer consumed with spirits high after Summer breaks and a summer of sunshine. Our attentions will now turn to organising our 2019 Staff Safety Conference and training day - Multitech is the only temporary site services company in the UK to hold such an event. This is symbolic of our permanent commitment to safety and training.
Technical personnel have already been on training courses and are prepared for the IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition due for release in January 2019.
Our new Multitech Electrical Training Programme intake is now closed having awarded places to candidates who have outstanding potential. Over the next four years they will be guided through their training, practical and academic to put them in an excellent position to take their skills, through Multitech, out into the construction industry.
The Months Ahead
As bored school children return to school and stressed parents routines are re-established we are genuinely excited about the weeks and months ahead. We've had a fantastic Summer and are looking forward to starting on new projects. Combined with the lighting season our fourth quarter. Wishing all of our clients, friends and followers all the very best.


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Link: Graduate opportunities.
Are you looking to work in the industry but uncertain who is employing? Well, follow the link for a short-list of companies in the UK who are looking for employees.
Take time to look at the 'Role Models' and 'Job Profiles' section too. However, its my duty to clarify that the 'Game Designer' role is more elusive that the site makes it sound. Traditionally, designers have emerged from the other disciplines (Programmer, Artist, Level Designer, Producer).
If you are a game designer who did not follow this path, I'd like to hear your story.


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For 23 years New Haven has had the opportunity to Festival. To see our City come to life with world-class artists, thinkers,and leaders. To come together to celebrate our families, our neighbors, and our friends. To challenge our thinking, open our hearts, and feed our souls. This is why we Festival.
Join us in June. We will laugh. We will sing. We will dance. Our eyes may be opened. Our minds may be changed. And that's what the Festival is all about.


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Brendan Rodgers' side are at home to Salzburg, who are already assured of top spot in Group B, and a draw in the 8.00pm kick-off will be enough to take Celtic through.
A victory in Austria against Rapid Vienna, kick-off 5.55pm, is required for Rangers in a very tight Group G, with all four clubs in contention to progress to the next stage.
The draw for the last 32 takes place at UEFA HQ in Nyon at 12 noon on Monday, with ties due to be played on February 14/21.
Both of this evening's matches are live on BT Sport.
Download the new SPFL app now for access to all the latest Scottish football news, social media updates and video content, all in one place. Available for free from the App Store and Android stores and also HERE.


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January 14, 2015
Why the Inverted Pyramid is Still a Killer Secret Weapon
A press release has one overarching goal – to get published in the media.
Your job, as a savvy marketer or small business owner, is to smooth, massage, and finesse your news until it accomplishes that mighty goal. And with Google's Panda 4.0 tearing around the Web, search has once again become about influencing actual human beings (in this case reporters), and less so about keyword-dropping.
This means that, in order to garner some real attention from real journalists, bloggers, and potential customers, you'll have to go back to crafting your release with humans in mind.
Fortunately for you, you have a secret weapon as old as the Pharaohs: the inverted pyramid. (OK, so maybe the ancient pyramids of Egypt weren't upside-down, but you get my drift.)
What is the inverted pyramid?
Think of the last news article you read. The headline caught your attention, and then the real meat of the article was in the first paragraph. Then, as the article progressed, it expounded on the headline and first paragraph, becoming more detailed. It probably included a quote or two from relevant sources, too.
Press releases should work the same way. Catch an editor or reader's eye with the headline, keep them hooked with the first paragraph, and then finesse them through the rest of the story with more interesting and relevant details.
In a press release, the bottom of the inverted pyramid includes things that are necessary but don't necessarily contribute to the story, like your boilerplate about your organization and your contact info.
Always keep in mind that the goal is to at least convey the substance of your news even if the reader doesn't stick around for all the details further down your press release.
Breaking Down the Inverted Pyramid
So what goes in to an inverted pyramid?
We learned it in grade school but it's worth saying again: whenever you're trying to convey an idea, always turn to the five Ws:
- Who? Who is this about, and who does it affect?
- What? What is happening, and what does it mean?
- Where? Where is this taking place?
- When? When did/is/will this take place?
- Why? Why is this happening, and why do we care?
In a perfect press release, you will be able to cover all the Ws in your lead paragraph. Of course, you aren't a wizard and that isn't always possible. Just be sure you've covered the five Ws in your release, and you have your bases covered.
Shaving Your Inverted Pyramid
The last thing to keep in mind about inverted pyramids is that the details at the bottom of the pyramid should always service the top.
What do I mean? When editing your press release, check your details. Are they relevant to your headline and lead paragraph? If not, shave them off. Your press release should only cover one topic. If you start adding details willy-nilly, you'll end up with more of a lumpy rectangle than a sleek inverted pyramid, and you'll also end up seeing your press release language in the rejected pile.
The inverted pyramid format may not actually be as old as the Great Pyramid, but it has stood the test of time for a reason. Keep this secret weapon in your PR arsenal.
The author of this article is Mickie Kennedy, founder of eReleases press release services.


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welcome to our malenadopedia
Here, you will get almost all kind of information about Western-Ghats region of Karnataka, India
"ಮಲೆನಾಡೆಂದರೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಕಾಶ್ಮೀರ, ಪ್ರಕೃತಿಯ ಪರ್ಣಶಾಲೆ, ಅರಣ್ಯರಮಣಿಯ ವಿಲಾಸಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ."
The Western Ghats, also known as malenadu or Sahyadri(Benevolent Mountains), are a mountain range that covers an area of 140,000 square kilometres (54,000 sq mi) in a stretch of 1,600 kilometres (990 mi) parallel to the western coast of the indian peninsula, traversing the states of karnataka, kerala, tamilnadu, goa, maharashta and gujarat. It is a unesco world heritage site and is one of the eight "hottest hot-spots" of biological diversity in the world. It is sometimes called the Great Escarpment of India
history & culture
The Western Ghats are a treasure trove of natural resources and members of the indigenous communities who have used the ages to carve out the gifts of nature for themselves and a pristine way of life. The traditions followed by those communities are often found to be environmentally just and fostering a sense of reverence for nature and human relationships. This bond is reflected in almost every aspect of their social and religious life. There is so much to learn about these indigenous communities in the way they live and their lives and livelihoods in the mountains.
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The Indigenous Communities Within this vast landscape are instrumental in protecting agrobiodiversity as well as forests through their rich food culture. However in the larger conservation debate and action there is a seldom scope for them to discuss and share and create opportunities to promote both their knowledge and food traditions.
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Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration are two of the leading causes of blindness in the United States and can happen to anyone at any age, although it's more common as you get older. B.G. Shily, OD, at Visioncare Associates in Beverly Hills, California can detect any early signs of Glaucoma and Macular degeneration with the latest state-of-the-art-diagnostic instrumentations such as OCT-Optical Coherence Tomography and VF-visual fields. Please call our office or use the online booking button to schedule a consultation to understand how the latest techniques can help you see better. See well, be well…
Glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that cause damage to your optic nerve, which is the nerve that sends the visual images to your brain. An increase in eye pressure is the most common cause of the damage.
Vision impairment caused by glaucoma doesn't come back, which is why it's so important to see Dr. Shily annually for your comprehensive eye exam so he can monitor your eye health and risk for glaucoma.
The most common type of glaucoma, known as open-angle glaucoma, doesn't cause symptoms, so you may not be aware of anything happening to your eye until it affects your vision.
Symptoms of other types of glaucoma may cause:
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, call Visioncare Associates right away for an examination.
Dr. Shily is able to detect glaucoma during a comprehensive eye exam. During this exam, he performs a number of tests to assess your vision and eye health.
A visual acuity test assesses how well you can see details from a distance.
During the visual field test, Dr. Shily assesses your peripheral vision. Changes in your peripheral vision may indicate glaucoma and the need for further testing.
To view your retina and optic nerve for damage, Dr. Shily puts drops in your eyes to dilate your pupil and then uses a magnifying tool to assess.
Tonometry is a test Dr. Shily uses to measure the pressure in your eye. Dr. Shily may apply a numbing agent to your eye before administering this test.
A pachymetry measures the thickness of your cornea. Like the tonometry, to ease discomfort, Dr. Shily may apply a numbing agent to your eye before taking the measurement.
There is no cure for glaucoma, but early detection and treatment may help slow the progression of the condition. During the early stages of glaucoma, Dr. Shily may prescribe eye drops to reduce eye pressure and optic nerve damage. If the eye drops don't reduce the pressure enough, Dr. Shily may also prescribe oral medications
Glaucoma can also be treated with surgery to drain the fluid from your eye.
If you're having vision issues and have concerns about glaucoma, now is the time to have it checked out. Call Visioncare Associates or use the online booking button to schedule an appointment.
To learn more about the prevention of eye diseases such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic eye disease, please click the following links:
AMD: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/amd-macular-degeneration
Macular Degeneration: http://macularisk.com/


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SINGAPORE - Asian stocks made a solid comeback on Wednesday, taking their cue from positive data in the United States.
The Straits Times Index (STI), in line with the region-wide rally, climbed 16.43 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 2,766.66.
Data which showed the Singapore economy expanded modestly during the first quarter likely put a dampener on sentiment, while International Enterprise Singapore slashed export forecasts for the year amid a weaker trade outlook.
Wall Street rode high on confidence on Tuesday, rising 1.22 per cent following a report that said new-home sales in April surged to their highest in more than eight years.
This helped allay fears over the impending interest rate hikes, expected to come into play as soon as June.
"Strong US new home sales have added credence to the Fed's claims that the US economy may be strong enough for another rate hike in June or July," Mr Angus Nicholson, a Melbourne-based market analyst at IG, told Bloomberg.
In Asia, Hong Kong rose 2.71 per cent, Tokyo grew 1.57 per cent, and Sydney put on 1.45 per cent.
Shanghai was an anomaly, slipping 0.23 per cent on yuan depreciation worries given the stronger greenback.
The three local lenders led gains in the index yesterday, with DBS Group Holdings up 15 cents or 1 per cent to US$15.31.
OCBC Bank advanced seven cents or 0.8 per cent to US$8.47, while United Overseas Bank grew 12 cents or 0.8 per cent to US$18.03.
The oil and gas-related plays also fared well as crude prices inched higher to levels of US$50 (S$69) a barrel. Keppel Corporation rose four cents or 0.8 per cent to S$5.27. Sembcorp Industries grew two cents or 0.7 per cent to S$2.76 while its rig-building arm Sembcorp Marine was unchanged at S$1.54.
Both SembMarine and Keppel said they have not been served with papers related to a reported damages suit by fund manager EIG Management Co against Petrobras, in response to a Reuters report that said EIG had also named SembMarine, Jurong Shipyard and Keppel in the suit.
A total of 1.05 billion shares worth S$793.7 million changed hands across the bourse.


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Are you ready to explore all that Los Angeles has to offer this summer? From living the exciting Hollywood lifestyle to exploring local favorites, there's plenty to do. If you're looking for entertainment, L.A. Live is a great place to start. From shopping and eating opportunities to live events, there's something for everyone. Check out these upcoming events at L.A. Live.
The Staples Center
Located at L.A. Live, the Staples Center, is L.A.'s go-to stadium for concerts, sports, and other live events. If you love basketball or sports in general, cheer on the L.A. Sparks during their home games. Upcoming games include August 8th against Phoenix Mercury and August 11th against Chicago Sky. If you're looking for a live concert, check out Carrie Underwood, as she stops in Los Angeles for her Cry Pretty Tour 360 with special guests Runaway June and Maddie & Tae. They'll be performing, September 12th, get your tickets today! Another upcoming concert at the Staples Center Marc Anthony, performing on September 13th for his Opus Tour.
Do you love KPop? If so, mark your calendars for the annual Korean wave convention for all things Korean culture. This year, the event will take place from August 15th through the 19th at the Staples Center. Artists performing at KCON include AB6IX, Iz*One, Momoland, Nu'est, and more. There will also be various panels, dance workshops, fan club meetings, and so much more.
$9 Tuesdays at Regal Cinemas
Do you like watching movies? Do you wish it wasn't so expensive? If so, head down to L.A. Live next Tuesday so you can take advantage of seeing a movie for just $9! Come and check out the newest blockbuster at the state of the art theaters at Regal Cinemas and enjoy the low cost! Seats are first-come, first-served for this promotion.


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Backup cameras are extremely useful to help you avoid hitting people, cars and other objects that might be behind your car when you're backing up or parking. If you already have a car with one, you're all set. Adding it on as a feature often comes with a particular trim level package, so to get it you may also have to get leather heated seats, premium stereo, etc. which can add THOUSANDS of dollars to the price of your car.
This cool little unit comes from Pyle, and you can install it on ANY car. Even cars way too, er, classic to have had it as an option when they were made. You can use it with your Edsel or your Camry. It requires professional installation, including wiring it up to power so it comes on when you shift into reverse. Once it's on, you can see behind you in daylight or at night without looking back, and you'll be able to see if the kids left a bigwheel on the driveway behind you or just how close your bumper is to the car you're backing toward.
For more information or to purchase a PYLE PLCM36, visit Amazon.com.