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YORK's rich heritage is woven into virtually every brick and beam. Its spider's web of medieval streets are enclosed by a circuit of 13th-century walls and, at its heart, lies one of the world's most beautiful Gothic cathedrals, York Minster.
The whole county celebrates Yorkshire Day (1 August) while June, July and August are good for walking, as well as horse racing at the Ebor Festival. Autumn and winter are atmospheric, with the St Nicholas Fayre Christmas market a highlight (24-27 November).
Major airlines fly from Singapore and Malaysia to London. From Edinburg or London, take the National Rail to York. Alternatively, National Express operates bus services to York from Birmingham, Newcastle and London Victoria.
BEST FOR HISTORY built in 1220-1480, York Minster encompasses all the major stages of Gothic architectural development, from the 13th-century chapterhouse to the decorative-style nave and the Great East Window – the world's largest medieval stained-glass window (01904 557200; 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-3.45pm Sun; minster US$14).
BEST FOR WALK the city walls for a new perspective on the city. Start in the botanical Museum Gardens or at Bootham Bar, on the site of a Roman gate, where multimedia exhibit provides some historical context (8am-dusk; free guides at visityork.org/explore).
BEST FOR CRUISES for a waterborne tour of Saxon and Viking battle sites and where witches were ' ducked' in the Middle Ages, take a York city boat cruise on the River Ouse (01904 628324; 10.30am-6pm Feb-Nov; cruises US$12).
BEST FOR ANTIQUES Coney Street, Davygate and the adjoining streets are the hub of York's shopping scene, but the real highlights are the antique, bric-a-brac and second-hand bookshops, which are predominantly in Micklegate and Fossgate (01904 635888).
BEST FOR EXCURSIONS the work of architect Nicholas Hawksmoor, the great Castle Howard is full of treasures, such as the chapel's Pre-Raphaelite stained glass (01653 648333; house 11am-4.30pm, grounds 10am-4.30pm; house and grounds US$20).
The blue bell is what a real English pub should look like: a wood-panelled room with a smouldering fireplace and 18th-century décor. Staff are friendly and efficient, and you'll find Timothy Taylor and Black Sheep ales on tap (01904 654904; 53-Fossgate; no food served).
Betty's serves afternoon tea the old-fashioned way: all waitresses in white aprons and linen tablecloths. The house speciality is the Fat Rascal – a huge fruit scone smothered in a butter (01904 659142; St Helen Square; mains from US$10, afternoon tea US$24).
Near Castle Howard, the Stone Trough Inn is a traditional country inn serving gourmet pub food. Try the pork and herb sausages with thyme-scented mashed potato and real ale gravy (01653 618713; lunch and dinner Tue-Sun; mains from US$14).
Melton's is one of Yorkshire's best restaurants, with a sophisticated menu featuring locally sourced produce transformed into elegant, but unfussy dishes (01904 634341; 7 Scarcroft Road; lunch and dinner Tue-Sat; mains from Us$24).
At J Baker's, superstar chef Jeff Baker pursues his own vision of Modern British cuisine. The ironic 70s-style décor is echoed in a menu offering clever interpretations of classics such as macaroni cheese (01904 622688; 7 Fossgate; lunch and dinner; two/three-course dinner US$36/US$44).
YORK is easy to get around on foot. Alternatively, hire a bike to tour the city centre from Bob Trotter Cycles (US$24 per day, £50 deposit; 13-15 Lord Mayor's Walk). Pick up a free cycle map from the Tourist Office on Museum Street.
The Dairy Guest House has six cottage-style rooms with pine furnishings arranged around a flower-filled courtyard. It's lovely Victorian home that has retained many of tis original features, including stained-glass windows and cast-iron fireplaces (01904 639367; 3 Scarcroft Rd; fro mUS$128).
The Golden Fleece offers four distinctive, Gothic-themed rooms above a bar in what claims to be York's most haunted pub. Located in the medieval centre, all rooms have great views over the pitched roofs (01904 625171; 16 Pavement; from US$144).
The Mount Royale Hotel is a grand, early 19th-century listed building converted into a luxury hotel, complete with a solarium, beauty spa and swimming pool. The rooms in the main house feature four-poster beds and period furniture. Opt for a garden suite, reached via a corridor of tropical fruit trees and bougainvillea (01904 628856; The Mount; from US$169).
Part of the Best Western group, Dean Court Hotel is a gracious Victorian building that once housed the York Minster clergy. You won't find a better location and superior rooms have fantastic views of the cathedral (01904 625082; Duncombe Pl; from US$232).
York's top spot is the 17th-century Middlethorpe Hall, a country house set in 20 acres of parkland. Rooms are spread between the main house, restored courtyard buildings and three cottage suites. Those in the main house are the grandest with period details (01904 641241; Bishopsthrope Rd; from US$318).
The Eye Has It if you like your bars a little out of the ordinary, the Evil Eye Lounge is for you. It has a unique and very surreal feel. You enter through a shop into the bar and den, and there are even beds upstairs! The long bar must have every alcohol under the sun. it is total cocktail heaven ( 42 Stonegate; cocktails fro mUS$8).
A Popular Haunt Supposedly York's most haunted pub, the Punch Bowl boasts not one, but two ghosts and a fascinating history that goes back more than four centuries – taking in two major fires and a spell as the tavern of choice for whig, the punch-drinking political party, along the way. It is now the perfect spot for real ales and hearty pub grub. Try to arrive around midday for lunch as it does get crowded, and do be sure to try one of their fine pies ( 7 Stonegate; pies from US$12).
Gorgeous Georgian Fairfax House is an excellent example of a Georgian townhouse with well-reconstructed and friendly guides in each of its rooms with obvious enthusiasm for their subject. From drawing room to kitchen, it has a lived-in feel and offers a glimpse of Georgian home life (Castlegate; open mid-Feb to 31 Dec; admission US$9).
Find out more get to grips with some of the most famous characters and episodes in the city's history with Alison Wier's Lancaster and York: The Wars of the Roses (US$16; vitage), for further details, see visityork.


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Legacy TV companies are being forced to contend with the possibility that viewers might not actually be loyal to their network.
With third-quarter company earnings reports around the corner, BTIG analyst Rich Greenfield took a look at some of the big questions facing the media landscape in a blog post on Wednesday. One question for the industry is whether TV network brands even matter?
The debate is whether networks like NBC, CBS
and FOX or platforms like Netflix Inc.
See:Hulu is first streaming service to win top Emmy, for 'Handmaid's Tale'
Also read:HBO is preparing for a world without 'Game of Thrones' — its most popular show
"While linear TV certainly has some amazing content, we do not believe consumers have much loyalty to TV network brands beyond HBO," Greenfield wrote. "When you watch 'This is Us' on Hulu, do you know or even care that it airs on NBC? When you watch 'The Americans' on Comcast's X1 on-demand, do you care that it was on FX?
"The consumer only cares about watching the content they are interested in."
It boils down to is whether a TV viewer is willing to watch anything on NBC simply because they love NBC. As Greenfield points out, this is often the case for networks like Time Warner Inc-owned US:TWX HBO.
A June report from advertising and consulting firm Anatomy Media found that millennials, age 18 to 26, generally can't tell what networks are responsible for TV shows. What seems to be most important is accessibility. The study found that 71% of younger millennials watch content via an over-the-top streaming platform.
See:Younger millennials don't know what networks are responsible for TV shows, unless it's Netflix
This speaks to another issue Greenfield raised in his post: That platforms have supplanted content as king.
In an interview with the New York Times last week, WndrCo founder Jeffrey Katzenberg said: "We've all grown up with this idea that content is king... I realized, it actually isn't. Content is the king maker, it's not the king. The is the platform. HBO is the king. Netflix is the king. Spotify is the king."
John Landgraf, chief executive of 21st Century Fox Inc.'s
Read:More TV viewers are cutting the cord, but the savings aren't what they were
Check out:Can 'Star Trek: Discovery' help make CBS's stand-alone streaming pursuit a success?
"Wall Street is placing bets that platforms will own the future of everything, including TV. This is reflected in the radically disparate valuations (relative to profits) of traditional media companies vs. internet media companies," Landgraf wrote. "I think Wall Street is wrong about the bets it is not placing on the future of the strongest TV brands.
"As skeptical as I am that an algorithm will ever figure out what few shows my wife and I will enjoy together, I'm almost certain that it will never figure out what I don't know I might love tomorrow. To answer that, you have to truly put the artist first. Not the data. Not the money. Not the plan for world domination."

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One thing they don't tell you is that when a person runs for office while he still has a full-time, regular, non-politician job is that he becomes very stressed and there is a lot of marital discord. A lot.
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Board of Directors
Independent Non-executive Chairperson
Yvonne is an experienced corporate executive and non-executive director. She is the chairperson of Bankserv and the Sasol Foundation, and a non-executive director of the SA Reserve Bank and Thebe Investment Corporation. Her past executive experience included senior roles at Coca-Cola Africa, MTN Group and Sanlam.
Independent Non-executive Director
Mark is a former partner with Deloitte and is a highly experienced retail and financial executive who spend 24 years with the Edcon Group where he has served as Deputy CEO, CFO and CE of group services. He is a non-executive director of Netcare Limited and Hollard.
Independent Non-executive Director
Thabo is the CEO and co-founder of the Thesele Group. He is the non-executive chairperson of Hulamin and represents Thesele on the boards of portfolio companies Prudential Investment Managers, Elite Truck Hire and AEP Africa Energy. He was previously a global director at Cazenove and director of Cazenove SA.
Independent Non-executive Director
Andrew is the executive director of Talana Agricultural Investment Group. He serves as economic adviser to the African Farmers Association and is a board member of the Agricultural Research Council and Crookes Brothers SA. His previous positions include Chief Strategist of the Landbank and General Manager of agribusiness at ABSA Bank
Independent Non-executive Director
Bongiwe has extensive experience in agricultural policy practice, FMCG and sustainability strategy and management. She is head of social investing for the FirstRand Group. Bongiwe was appointed head of the Global Forum for Agricultural Research in 2017 and has served on the boards of FruitSA and Vumelana Advisory Fund.
Non-executive Director
Chad is the Co-founder and Chairman of Capitalworks with over 20 years experience in private equity investing. He serves on the boards of a number of portfolio companies of Capitalworks, including Petmin and Rosond Holdings.
Non-executive Director
Garth is a principal of Capitalworks private equity funds and has over 20 years' experience in private equity investing and corporate finance. He has served on the boards of companies operating in a wide range of industries and also served on the executive committee of the South African Venture Capital Association.
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
Bruce has been the CEO of Rhodes Food Group since 1999. He began his career with the Group at the Eswatini operations and led the acquisition of Rhodes Fruit Farms and resultant establishment of Rhodes Food Group.
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Tiaan has been the CFO of Rhodes Food Group since 2000. Prior to joining the Group, Tiaan spent nine years at Deemster Foods in financial management and later as general manager of the operation.


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This course helps to create a more defined pathway for students, both into our Athlete Sports Performance Programme for Year 11–13 students, and beyond school as the students reach for their sporting goals.
The course encourages excellence, and helps the students to develop some strong habits and protocols around performance preparation. It also helps them to become more resilient, adaptable sportspeople.
There are fairly stringent entry requirements in the course, as students must be participating at representative level in their chosen sport, or as a member of a first team at the College to be accepted.
Students have the opportunity to learn from a range of experts while completing the Athlete Sports Development course, including high profile regional and national sportspeople and coaches.
The Athlete Sports Development course caters for Year 9 and 10 students.
Run by Teacher in Charge of Athlete Sport and Athlete Performance Programmes, Riley Gain, the aim of the programme is to provide a point of difference for young athletes seeking a sharper competitive edge in their chosen sport, and to help them make the step up to the Athlete Sports Performance programme.
While each sport has its own specific training requirements, there are lots of generic and shared concepts, such as nutrition, principles of training and mental preparation, that are covered in this course. It provides an opportunity to upskill students in the early foundation years, and help them become resilient, adaptable sports men and women who are not afraid of failure, and who will push the boundaries in order to grow.
The course has fairly stringent entry requirements, as students must be participating at representative level in their chosen sport, or as a member of a first team at the College to be accepted.
Rugby player Richie Mo'unga (OC 2012) credits the College's Athlete Sports programme for providing him with life changing opportunities that opened the doors for selection into the Canterbury NPC and Crusaders teams.
"The programme was hugely beneficial in helping prepare me for life after school and in the professional environment."
It's a sentiment that's echoed by Charlotte Elley (OC 2014), a member of the New Zealand U21 netball squad and Canterbury's Tactix.
"St Andrew's College gave me full support in my netball career, they offered me top quality services from mental skills, fitness training and specialist coach. My time in the StAC A netball team is something I value and see as a vital stepping stone on my pathway to my dream netball career."


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ARTES Telecom Days; November 2015, ESA ESTEC
Date: 12.11.2015 09:00 - 13.11.2015 18:00
The ARTES Telecom Days 2015 will be held at ESTEC, on 12 and 13 November 2015.
The first day of this two-day event is dedicated to presentations on satcom programmes, technologies and products, providing in-depth information on the opportunities offered by the Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) programme.
The second day is dedicated to face-to-face meetings between Industry and ESA, making this event a unique opportunity to network and exchange ideas and information with ESA experts.
In parallel, on 13 November, the Agency will offer tutorials upon request, which will be organized based on the interest expressed via the registration form.
For more information and registration form please visit official website.
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Should You Have Hip Replacement Surgery?
Do you have hip arthritis? Is your ability to walk deteriorating? Have you lost motion in your hip? Are treatments like physical therapy, medications and injections not helping? Is your ability to perform your job affected? Is your quality of life being compromised? If the answer to many of these questions is yes, then total hip replacement surgery is something that you may want to consider.
Total hip replacement has been called the "operation of the century" because it has revolutionized the treatment of disabling arthritis of the hip. Osteoarthritis of the hip is commonly referred to as "wear and tear" arthritis. It is a common condition that many people develop during middle age and older. About 27 million American adults have osteoarthritis, according to a 2013 study published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.
Hip Osteoarthritis Risk Factors and Symptoms
Osteoarthritis has no specific cause. It is thought to be multifactorial. Common risk factors for osteoarthritis include:
- Increasing age
- Family history
- Obesity
- Previous injury to the hip
- Hip dysplasia or improper formation of the hip at birth
The most common symptom of hip osteoarthritis is pain around the hip joint. The pain typically increases over time. The next most common symptom is stiffness or loss of motion of the hip. Other symptoms include:
- A grinding sensation with movement of the hip
- Groin pain, which can radiate to the thigh, knee or buttock
- Loss of hip motion, difficulty putting on a shoe or stocking
- Pain with weight-bearing activities
- Walking with a limp
What to Expect From an Orthopedic Surgeon
Your orthopedist will ask you about your hip symptoms during your evaluation. The hip will be examined for tenderness and loss of motion. Your walking will be assessed. The surgeon will ask you about what treatments you have tried in the past: what worked, what didn't work and what no longer works.
Hip X-rays are taken to evaluate the hip for characteristic signs of osteoarthritis. These include:
- Bone spurs around the hip
- Deformity of the ball (femoral head) of the hip
- Hip joint space narrowing
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan can be ordered to further evaluate the hip cartilage, bone or soft tissue (tendons, muscles) around the hip.
Hip Osteoarthritis Treatment Options
There is no cure for hip osteoarthritis. There are, however, many nonsurgical and surgical treatments to improve mobility and treat hip pain.
Nonsurgical options
Early treatment of hip osteoarthritis is non-surgical. Lifestyle modification including weight loss and limiting impact activities such as running and jumping can reduce pain. Switching to nonimpact exercise such as swimming and cycling can help reduce stress on the hip. Physical therapy can help improve strength and mobility of the hip. A cane, crutches or a walker can improve mobility and independence. These devices can help to keep pressure off the hip.
Medications can help when other treatments are not controlling the hip pain. Acetaminophen or Tylenol can be effective. NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can also be effective. Over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen or prescription NSAIDs are typically recommended. Cortisone injections at the hip joint can also provide excellent short-term pain relief.
Hip replacement surgery
Surgical treatment is recommended when nonsurgical treatment is not controlling the hip pain. In total hip replacement surgery, the affected components of your hip joint are removed and replaced. The worn out or damaged cup (acetabulum) is replaced with a metal shell and plastic liner. The damaged ball (femoral head) of the hip is replaced with either a metal or ceramic head. A metal femoral component is implanted into the femur (thigh bone) to support the femoral head implant.
Hip replacement surgery can be performed under spinal or general anesthesia. The procedure frequently requires a hospital stay for 24 to 48 hours. Some patients may be able to go home the same day as the procedure.
There is no restriction to weight bearing after total hip replacement. Patients are frequently walking the day of surgery with the assistance of a walker or crutches. Physical therapy is started immediately after surgery. Pain is controlled with medication. Narcotic pain medication is usually not required for a prolonged period after the procedure.
A successful total hip replacement can be expected to last more than twenty years with appropriate activity precautions.
Risks of Hip Replacement
Though hip surgery is safe, complications are possible with any surgery. Your surgeon will do everything possible to minimize your risk. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, serious complications occur in less than 2 percent of total hip replacements. The most common risks of hip replacement surgery include:
- Blood clots
- Damage to blood vessels or nerves
- Excessive bleeding
- Hip dislocation
- Infection
- Leg length inequality
Hip Replacement Recovery
There is a period of recovery after hip surgery. Recovery time is needed to regain motion and strength of the hip. Physical therapy is frequently recommended after the surgery to help in the rehabilitation process. The use of a cane, crutches or walker is frequently needed for a short time after surgery.
Most patients can expect to be back to light work activities and drive a car within six weeks of surgery. Minimally invasive hip procedures can decrease this time.
The vast majority of patients with osteoarthritis who are candidates for hip replacement surgery can look forward to significant improvements in their mobility, pain levels and quality of life. If you believe that it might be time for you to consider hip replacement surgery, please schedule an appointment to see me or one of my colleagues at Summit Medical Group Orthopedics for a consultation and evaluation. I look forward to discussing the procedure and your joint health with you.


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The Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) and The Civil Commission for the Independence of Judiciary and Rule of Law (ISTIQLAL) announced a competition for the best moot court for students of faculties of law in Palestinian universities to defend freedom of expression. The results will be announced on the 02nd of November 2018 that marks the International Day to End Impunity.
In 2017, violations against media freedom in Palestine escalated on a fast pace, compared to previous years. MADA documented a total of 530 violation against Palestinian journalists (around 38%) compared to 2016.
Noting that, Israeli Occupation Forces committed a total of 375 violations, whereas, Palestinian bodies committed a total of 154 violations (71% and 29% respectively of the overall documented violations for 2017).
First half of 2018, witnessed a serious deterioration, since the Great Return Marches started in Gaza Strip by the end of March 2018, two journalists were killed and at least 80 journalists were injured with explosive- live ammunition by Israeli Occupation Forces. Whereas, Palestinian security services attacked journalists while covering demonstrations in West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Unfortunately, in the vast majority of violations, especially the serious ones, the aggressors are not held accountable
The general goal of the competition is to shed more light on freedom of expression in Palestine and violations against Palestinian journalists, and in particular to raise awareness on the importance of combating impunity and ensure accountability to perpetrators of crimes against journalists.
The competition will promote the culture of freedom of expression and opinion among law students.
To strengthen partnership between Human Rights Organizations and academic institutions in defending freedom of expression.
The final contest will be held on the International Day to end Impunity on 2/11/2018, the jury will consist of retired judges, prosecutors and lawyers, and a prize will be distributed to the winning team.
Representatives of the universities, journalists, and the participating students, the Supreme Judicial Council, the Attorney General's Office, the Bar Association, the Legislative Council and Human Rights Organizations will be invited to attend the celebration.


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Florida 2008 Legislative Session - More Real Estate Issues Addressed
Posted by Benjamin Dona on Sunday, May 4th, 2008 at 2:24pm.
When the 2008 Florida Legislature adjourned on Friday night, Realtors counted numerous law changes that will benefit property owners, renters and the Florida real estate market in general. All the bills will still need to be approved by Governor Crist, but here is a synopsis of the real estate related highlights:
More Property Tax Reforms
Commercial property owners will be pleased to learn that legislation passed requiring property appraisers to consider zoning and permits before applying the "highest and best use" valuation standard. This will give citizens more say in challenges to property assessments and will go a long way to help local businesses who have been experiencing extraordinary property tax increases. In addition, this new law will complement the three constitutional amendments approved last week by members of the Tax and Budget Reform Commission. They include one amendment which would cut property taxes by at least 25 percent and cap annual assessments on non-homestead property at 5 percent; a second amendment that will give marinas, commercial fishing facilities and other "working waterfront" businesses a possible tax break by setting tax assessments according to current use rather than "highest and best use;" and the third amendment which would exempt land held in perpetuity for conservation from property taxes. Other conservation lands would be taxed based on their current use rather than their "highest and best use."
More Property Insurance Reforms
The so-called Homeowners' Insurance Bill of Rights seeks to improve upon the property insurance reforms enacted in 2007 by:
- Extending the rate freeze for Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state's insurer of last resort, to January 2010.
- Allowing single-family residential properties and condos with a replacement value of up to $2 million into the Citizens insurance pool.
- Requiring Citizens' policyholders of property located in wind-borne regions and with an insured value of $500,000 or more to disclose the property's windstorm mitigation rating to a prospective buyer.
- Increasing fines for violations of the insurance code and for unfair trade practices by private insurers.
- Extending by one year to January 2010 a provision from last year's insurance bill that requires insurers to get state approval before raising property insurance rates.
- Requiring insurers to notify state regulators 90 days before dropping more than 10,000 homeowners' policies in one year.
- Requiring insurers to use state-approved methods to predict the risk of hurricanes, a key factor in setting rates.
Increased Mortgage Fraud Requirements
The new law raises the penalty for involvement in a mortgage fraud scheme from a third degree felony to a second-degree felony on loans of $100,000. Those found guilty could now face up to 15 years in prison. The legislation also requires law enforcement agencies to promptly notify county property appraisers when the agency finds probable cause that mortgage fraud or other fraud has inflated or could artificially inflate the value of the property. The law also includes help for victims of foreclosure fraud. It requires foreclosure rescue companies to enter into a written contract with consumers that spells out services provided, payment terms and total charges, and provides a three-day right of cancellation period. The bill also bans foreclosure consultants from demanding payment before promised services are delivered.
Affordable Housing Funding
Lawmakers allocated $303 million from the Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Funds to fund housing assistance programs for low-to-moderate income Floridians. Finally, the legislature also renewed the Florida Forever Conservation program with an additional $5.3 billion in bonding authority through 2020 and provided $50 million in new funding for the continuing Everglades restoration project. While the Florida Association of Realtors had wanted more out of this session in the way of reforms, these changes were a very good outcome for a year where the legislature faced a budget deficit in the Billions and 37 lawmakers leaving office due to term limits.
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5 Responses to "Florida 2008 Legislative Session - More Real Estate Issues Addressed"
I found your blog on MSN Search. Nice writing. I will check back to read more.
Eric Hundin
Posted on Sunday, May 4th, 2008 at 2:32pm.
Thanks Eric!
We'll try very hard to make it informative.
Posted on Sunday, May 11th, 2008 at 11:25am.
Nice blog - good helpful information. I think some good came out of the legislative session but we still have a long way to go on the private Florida homeowners insurance market. And our lawmakers have really done us a disservice by letting Citizens Property Insurance take on a lot more risk without collecting enough in premiums. And, now we have the Warren Buffet deal. Here is a good article on the situation at Citizens Property Insurance: Finding Private Insurance
Keep up the good work on this blog and thanks!
Posted on Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 at 4:34am.
I have heard that beginning in January, 2009 condo owners will have to carry homeowners insurance per order of the state. Is this true?
I think some people will have trouble affording such insurance. I am one of them. Will be waiting for your answer...
Posted on Friday, September 26th, 2008 at 12:03pm.
To my understanding, it is true.
Here's the new bill's wording on the subject:
Unit Owner Hazard Insurance Policy Terms: All new individual unit owner policies issued after January 1, 2009 must contain a provision stating that the coverage afforded by such policy is excess coverage over the amount recoverable under any other policy covering the same property. Such policies must include special assessment coverage of no less than $2,000 per occurrence. Such unit policies do not provide rights of subrogation against the condominium association by the unit owner.
Proof of Unit Owner Insurance: The association shall require each owner to provide evidence of a currently effective policy of hazard and liability insurance upon request, but not more than once a year. If the owner fails to provide a certificate of insurance within 30 days, the association may purchase a policy on behalf of the owner and may collect the cost from the owner in the same manner provided for the collection of assessments.
Posted on Sunday, September 28th, 2008 at 1:06am.


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Island House Hotel
WebOlution completed the redesign and development of the new, responsive website for Island House Hotel in Ios. The Island House Hotel, is located just a few steps from the famous beach of Mylopota on Ios island.
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These are in no particular order or ranking system, just a general list of movies coming out this year that look extremely good. Go buy tickets.
If you saw the first Kick-Ass you probably enjoyed it quite a bit, I mean Nic Cage? No contest. The trailer for the sequel makes it seem like they stuck to their roots and I'm hoping that will make for another really well balanced and extremely unique film.
Plus this one has Jim Carrey.
Don't let the shitty movie poster throw you, this one actually looks decent. It's like a mix of Rounders, 21, and The Social Network had a baby with Casino. It's got JT so it'll probably be decent, even with Benny boy dragging it down.
Okay, so this cast is just great. Dennis from It's Always Sunny, Stevie from Eastbound and Down, Josh Groban, and Jean-Ralphio from Parks and Rec. AND NO! I'm not going to put their real names because this is how they are referred to 90% of the time.
This one could be pretty fascinating. Orcas are like the pitbull of the sea, in the sense that people think they're inherently mean and will bite people. This movie goes inside the widely publicized death of a Sea World trainer a few years back and looks at what could have motivated it: the wrangling of the young whales, keeping them in tiny dark storage containers for months, or simply just keeping a wild animal in captivity for so long. It's getting a lot of buzz in the Sundance community and I think it could be a winner.
This will be known one of the best movies of the year. Although it's already out, it's tough to find showings, although it seems to recently have gained more attention and is getting slotted on more screens. Nick Offerman aka Ron Swanson is fantastic and the overall plot makes for one of the best feel-good movies I've seen in years. It brings you back to being a teenager and makes you want to get out and enjoy the world. GO SEE IT NOW!
Although there isn't a movie poster out yet for this one, and even though I fucking hate Liam Hemsworth, I will still be seeing this. Gary Oldman is at it again, this time with a lil' cockney in 'im, and it looks like he'll be fucking stellar in this. Harrison Ford, even though he's 70, still has some serious screen present. The plot looks like your standard double spy getting double crossed but it's always fun to see who comes out on top in these.
Yes. This movie will be tremendous. James McAvoy can do no wrong, AND it's based off of the book written by Irvine Welsh (the author of Trainspotting, another trmendous book that became a great movie as well). McAvoy stars as a deranged, perverted, drug addict police man. The story, in typical Welsh form, is a gritty and almost too realistic look at an often ignored segment of reality with bits of surrealism/hallucinations/absurdity mixed in. The trailer makes it seem like a movie that you wouldn't be able to look away from, and I don't plan on it.
Find out more about Monsters University and see other trailers HERE
How can you lose with these two?
This trailer highlights, more so than the previous trailers, the amazing cinematography, costuming, and soundtrack that all combine to make this film look like it will be one to remember. I guess it would be hard to mess up one of the most beloved stories in English Literature, but I think this movie would have made F. Scott Fitzgerald quite proud.
See the first trailer HERE
FBI agents track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money
Check out the initial teaser trailer and posters HERE


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I have re-written this post at least a hundred times. I left in all the extremes, because that's the fast way to get to the point.
But it is also convenient. It is a move that stops justice early, to avoid stopping justice too late. All forms of expedience in law stop justice too early--or too late.
The Death Penalty
These anti-death penalty people are cautious. They also, by limiting the risk of a wrongful death, allow the unrepentant to continue to live, sometimes repatriate to society at large. That is also a risk, a human-rights violation that is not considered in the formula.
We have not stopped risk, or even expedience, by privileging a commutable life sentence over a death penalty. We have only shifted the burdens of risk and expedience around somewhat, onto a different group. This may or may not be advisable.
Expedience, or Exhaustion?
Crime victims have always had to cope, because nothing can fully remedy the loss. Law enforcement knows that however well-supported, they enter situations of risk. Shut the hell up and endure: nothing new there.
It's just that more areas have less and less order, more and more victims. Law enforcement has less and less resources, more and more rules of engagement. An overrun system cannot handle crime. And the lack of capability is now supported by a virtuous principle, falsely applied. Crime victims and law enforcement are often hit with a societal expectation--to forgive, or to accept--by people who have never known the pain. Or who inflicted it.
We put the burden on the already-burdened. That's the rape victim, the parents of a murdered child, the store-owner who's going out of business because of shoplifting and repeated aggravated burglary, the stressed police officer or health official or police orphan, and, on a much-larger scale, the survivors of Rwanda. On top of everything else, these victims are supposed to forgive and forget.
A New Idea
Recently I found this book, with the dubious title Resentment's Virtue. It's very true that you can find a book these days that will support anything. Nevertheless, I am going to order it. It's about mass atrocities such as the Holocaust or Rwanda. Here's a quote. It may even apply to criminal justice:
When societies try to "move on" after mass atrocity, victims who cannot or will not abide with the call to forgive and reconcile are often pictured as "prisoners of the past": traumatized, self-preoccupied, resentful, and vindictive.To be able to forgive or forget is generally taken to be morally and therapeutically superior to harboring resentment and other "negative" emotions.
But, perhaps,sometimes, when one is dealing with extreme horrors and evildoers, it could be the other way around. Possibly, there are circumstances in which forgiving is a temptation, a promise of relief that might be morally dubious.
Indeed, the refusal to forgive may represent the more demanding moral accomplishment.
Perhaps even long-standing resentment has to be judged differently when societies abandon survivors and grant amnesty to the perpetrators of heinous deeds.
Society can say this to the victims of Rwanda or a heartbroken family member or devastated crime victim: we privilege order over disorder. You may not seek revenge, because it is disorder. But society does not have to intrude on people's emotions, force them to un-think or un-feel.
Mercy is personal. It has a place in court, on the curb, and in the heart. But mercy has requirements. Mercy requires remorse.
It is possible to 'get on with life' without forgiving atrocities, forgetting them, or permitting them. Forgiveness, in many senses, is the death of reform, revision, and renewal. That too seems to have been forgotten.


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Costello & Nieve - For the First Time in America
Steve Naive - It's Raining Somewhere
Before Elvis Costello brought his Attractions across the pond for last summer's All This Useless Beauty tour, he and pianist Steve Nieve used earlier dates in five U.S. cities to work up songs from the overstuffed Costello songbook.
For the First Time in America is a limited-edition, budget-priced, five-CD box set, with each disc featuring a handful of performances from one city.
Most of Beauty reappears, but the real attractions are Costello's bravura reimaginings of songs from his own catalog, such as the anguished "Just a Memory" and elegant "Man Out of Time," and a range of covers including the Grateful Dead's "Ship of Fools," Burt Bacharach's "I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself" and Rodgers & Hart's "My Funny Valentine."
The spare, spacious arrangements allow Costello to avoid the throaty, hurried oversinging that often plagues him in concert. Nieve's playing is properly rococo here and restrained there, everywhere augmenting Costello's words and melodies with the right mix of sensitivity and brio.
And for fans of Nieve, It's Raining Somewhere (on which he spells his name Naive) is a subdued live recording of instrumental "contemplative jazz" that's rarely as exciting as his playing with Costello.
Asbury Park Press, December 27, 1996
Dan DeLuca reviews Costello & Nieve and Steve Nieve's It's Raining Somewhere.
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I turned 29. 🎈 A year older and a time to reflect(no matter how hard I try not to). A birthday spent at home after two consecutive birthdays of being away. A lot has happened over this year and time has definitely flown by. I've lost and gained and couple of inches, I've moved around,…… Continue reading 29🎈
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An oriental platter with Nom nom 🍜🍱
Just one of those nights where we were craving some oriental cuisine. With one small problem, we weren't sure which specific oriental cuisine we wanted. Japanese sushi? Thai salads? Korean bulgogi? Not sure… we were just craving some umami. That is when we chanced upon Nom Nom. Located in Pali Hill in Bandra, Bombay, we…… Continue reading An oriental platter with Nom nom 🍜🍱
Lisbon and pastel de nata 🥧
It's funny how the value of a dish holds as good to the memories attached to it. The place you first tried it in and the people who you tried it with. It's what makes those memories precious. It's what adds to the flavour of the dish you are savouring. Almost wishing time stood still.…… Continue reading Lisbon and pastel de nata 🥧
Long distance love 💕
Taking it way back to a very special night in my life with one of my dearest friends getting married. A night where a sisterhood got together from different parts of the world to talk about the anticipation of a milestone, & catch up on life-work, boys, body issues, makeup, families and friendship. A night…… Continue reading Long distance love 💕
Take me back… 🌊
Take me back… • Take me back to those days of walking barefoot in the sand, with the cool waves washing over my feet. To sitting under the shade of the Blue Corner shack. A table for two right along the seaside. • To beginning our days with an early start, walking up to the…… Continue reading Take me back… 🌊
Ah Fish'Ka! 🐟
A cool breezy night, riding the scooter through the narrow lanes of Betalbatim, lush greenery on either side, moving towards Fish'Ka. A lovely recommendation from a fellow foodie and true blue Goan. Fishka has created a cozy little spot in our hearts. Which is exactly what we felt like entering the restaurant- cozy. The beautiful…… Continue reading Ah Fish'Ka! 🐟


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Tropical Life a Sequence – by June Perkins
So many words this week for forms and applications but not so much for the blog and stories. Still that is life sometimes and it's times like these I love to relax on my breaks by looking at images.
Flipping through my files for this blog today I found a sequence of tropical life – reflections in the sand, the relationship between father and son and the palm trees at sunset.
I wonder if I was making up a story about this sequence if there is enough to inspire, or do I need to add a bird to the palms, or a secret somewhere.
My eldest son said to me the other day 'You should do more staged shots now Mum,' meaning you photograph the everyday so much, why not try putting things into your images deliberately. Once long ago I used to put gumboots and set up photo opportunities for them. It was fun. I am not sure exactly what he had in mind, but he was thinking big – like a movie set.
Tracey Moffat, who I studied a long time ago when looking at Indigenous film makers in Australia photographs like this. Her photographs are like stage/movie sets and she composes them completely.
I don't have a studio but I could still find somewhere to stage some work, or maybe borrow or rent a studio to have a go at this. A lady I know is going to let me photograph some of her pottery if I wish and those will be staged shots but perhaps not what my imaginative eldest son is thinking of. I think he is thinking make a story, fictionalise and hyper real the setting, begin to play with it. I'll have to query him a bit more. Here is an old gumboots4peace photograph whilst I think of it, the days when I set up photographs from my imagination.
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The crown serves two important functions. First, it restores the appearance of your teeth and your face. If your tooth is severely decayed or cracked, the dentist will need to restore it prior to preparing a cap. Teeth also support the muscles in our faces, so anything less than a full tooth may affect the way you look.
Second, a crown will be the same size and shape as the natural tooth. As a result, it will keep your jaw and bite aligned; it will also make sure that other teeth don't shift locations or take on a greater share of the work of biting and chewing.
Crowns are most often made of gold or porcelain. Crowns also can be made of stainless steel, but those crowns are often temporary and not designed for long-term wear.
Porcelain crowns usually are built on a metal base, which fits snugly over the natural tooth. Your dentist will choose a porcelain that matches the color of your natural teeth. Porcelain crowns usually are so carefully matched in color, they cannot be distinguished from your natural teeth. Many people choose porcelain crowns for the cosmetic appearance and the confidence it gives them.
New materials are now available that allow the use of "all-ceramic" crowns in some cases. They have a beautiful life-like appearance and short-term studies support their success, with long-term trials ongoing.
Crowns also can be made of all gold. Some people prefer not to use gold because it stands out from the other teeth in appearance. At the same time, if the crown is on a back molar, some people feel the cosmetic issue is not a big one. Your dentist will discuss the types of materials available if a crown is recommended.
Once your crown is in place, make sure the area is brushed well and that you floss below the gum line. While the crown protects your remaining tooth from further decay, you must protect the base of the crown from bacterial growth and gum disease. Regular brushing and flossing as you would your natural teeth will ensure that your crown will be in place for years to come!
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The proverbial way of referring to older people as being "long on the tooth" suggests that it is predetermined that as we get older our teeth get "longer" or "no longer." This is not true.
Periodontal disease, plaque and loss of teeth is not an inevitable aspect of aging. Loss of attachment or bone support around a tooth is the result of a bacterial infection. What is true is that as we get older, we have more exposures to these infectious organisms, and more probability of being infected and developing periodontal disease. Half of the people over 55 have periodontal disease.
Risk factors that make older adults more susceptible to periodontal disease include:
Systemic diseases: Certain systemic diseases such as diabetes may decrease the body's ability to fight infection and can result in more severe periodontal disease. Osteoporosis also can increase the amount and rate of bone loss around teeth. Systemic illnesses will affect periodontal disease if it is a pre-existing condition. To reduce the effects of systemic diseases on the oral cavity, maintain meticulous plaque control and visit your dental care provider routinely for examinations and professional cleanings.
Medications: Heart medications can have a direct effect on the gums by creating an exaggerated response to plaque and resulting in gum overgrowth. Antidepressants may create dry mouth and reduce the saliva's ability to neutralize plaque.
Immunosuppressants and other disease-fighting medications may reduce the body's ability to combat infection, increasing the risk for periodontal disease. The dental care provider needs to be aware of any medications you may be taking and you need to maintain meticulous plaque control and visit your dental care provider routinely for examinations and professional cleanings.
Dry mouth: Lack of saliva can result from the use of certain medications or as a result of illness. If there is not enough saliva available to neutralize plaque it can result in more cavities and periodontal disease.
Also, dry mouth, or xerostomia, can make dentures more difficult to wear and may also complicate eating, speaking, or swallowing of food. Oral rinses or artificial saliva can be very helpful with these problems.
Frequent sips of water or eating candy may be helpful as long as it doesn't contain sugar. Fluoride rinses and gels are helpful in reducing or preventing the cavities that can be caused by having a dry mouth.
Dexterity problems: Physical disabilities can reduce dexterity and the ability to remove plaque on a daily basis. Poor oral hygiene can increase the risk for cavities and periodontal disease.
Electric toothbrushes and floss holders are helpful in improving plaque control. Frequent professional cleanings combined with oral anti-microbial or fluoride rinses also may be helpful in reducing the incidence of cavities and periodontal disease.
Estrogen deficiency: Older women may have some special concerns in relation to periodontal disease. Scientific studies have suggested that the estrogen deficiency that occurs after menopause may increase the risk for severe periodontal disease and tooth loss. Estrogen replacement therapy may reverse these effects.
It is important to keep teeth as we age because every tooth has an important function in chewing and speaking. They affect our appearance and self esteem.
Having dentures or loose or missing teeth can restrict our diets, resulting in poor nutrition and systemic complications. With the advances in modern dentistry and with current prevention and treatment techniques, we must count on keeping our teeth for a lifetime -- no matter how "long" that may be!


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Early Fine Art Dealers specializes in valuing and purchasing important paintings from the 17th century through the early 20th century. Our buyers are in constant search for fine works of art and paintings, spanning the globe for original well-known Old Master, European, American, and early California art. Each year we preview and participate in hundreds of private sales, art shows, gallery showings, exhibitions and auctions. We are in constant search for fine works to purchase. Please contact us today to discuss the sale of one of your paintings. Please note that our gallery only deals with original paintings. No Prints Please.
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Birge (Lovell Birge) Harrison (1854 - 1929)
American landscape painter Birge Harrison achieved a remarkable amount of professional recognition throughout his career. He would receive numerous prizes and medals, membership in the National Academy of Design as well as the Society of American Artists and is considered a founding member of the Woodstock, New York arts colony. Additionally, he was a director of the landscape school of the Arts Students League in New York and began its summer program in Woodstock.
He began his formal training at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, where he met John Singer Sargent in 1876. Sargent recommended him to his own mentor, Carolus Duran, and Harrison traveled to Paris to study under him. A year later he enrolled at the Ecole des Beaux Arts where he was a student of Alexandre Cabanel. The French government purchased one of his paintings in 1882, and this enabled him to travel widely, including journeys through Australia, Asia and Africa. He worked as an illustrator for several American publications at that time, and he submitted scenes from his travels to them.
Back in America he focused on landscape painting, where he worked in a Tonalist style, capturing city scenes in a subdued palette. Quite soon however he transitioned to Impressionism, particularly after several trips to the American West, where he was impressed by the pueblos and Native Americans. He soon earned a reputation for remarkable moonlit landscapes, snow scenes and the Indian genre. While he relied on the Impressionist techniques, he never painted "en plein air", instead memorizing his scene and painting it in the studio.
His works are in the collections of more than two dozen museums in the United states, including the Arizona State University Art Museum, the Museum of the City of New York, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.


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Many teachers cannot always satisfy the learning needs and speeds of all students — whether they be gifted, struggling or anywhere between – with the limited amount of time in today's classrooms.
Administrators can introduce blended learning to address this issue. The practice is divided into six models, which each combine traditional teaching methods with different ways of using computerized instruction.


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Raimundas Malašauskas
Wie macht man Burlesque? Eine Begegnung mit Dixie Evans
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Raimundas Malašauskas
Wie macht man Burlesque? Eine Begegnung mit Dixie Evans
Series: dOCUMENTA (13): 100 Notizen - 100 Gedanken
German, English
2012. 32 pp., 9 ills.
14.80 x 21.20 cm
For his notebook, the artist, writer and curator Raimundas Malašauskas stages a fictional séance with five other participants: the burlesque legend Dixie Evans, artist Christodoulos Panayiotou, literary theorist Ruth Robbins, artist Jessica Warboys, and dancer Hélène Vanel. The many-voiced mediumistic text starts with a phone call from actress Sally Rand, who pretends to be President Roosevelt and informs the shocked Dixie Evans about the death of Marilyn Monroe in 1962. "Catapulting" and "re-performing" have been key words of the neo-burlesque movement in the U.S. and Europe since the 1990s. Participants talk about the moment of re-performing clothes, bodies, and tropes, when excitement sparks through both sexual and social attraction.


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Wed, 20 January 2016
Speaking in Tech #194 - Passwords
Hosted by Greg Knieriemen, Ed Saipetch and Sarah Vela. This week, Sarah is out while Ed returns to talk passwords, drones, Google and Diane Greene. Our special guest this week is Jesse Proudman, founder of BlueBox, now an IBM company.
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Island Conservation Staff Join the Million Dollar Mouse Project to Protect the Antipodes Islands
Two incredible Island Conservation staff members are joining the Million Dollar Mouse Project to save the Antipodes Islands! Island Conservation staff will be working with a team from New Zealand's Department of Conservation to remove invasive mice which are impacting the invertebrates, vegetation and birds, and destroying the nutrient cycle on the main Antipodes Island. Following removal, the island and it's native species will have the opportunity to recover.
Meet Jose Luis Herrera!
Island Conservation field manager Jose Luis became interested in conservation as a child. He has participated in numerous projects to protect reptiles and native island species. He joined Island Conservation in 2010 and is thrilled to be part of the Million Dollar Mouse Project. Read more about Jose here!
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Jason is an island restoration specialist with Island Conservation. One of his most recent projects was seabird protection work in Hawaii. He is excited to be joining the team protecting the Antipodes Islands! Learn more about Jason here!
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Buffalo Jack Avocado Noodle Rolls – tangy spicy buffalo jackfruit rolled with creamy cool avocado and rice noodles – a fresh and flavorful lunch or snack!
Buffalo Jack Avocado Noodle Rolls are definitely a Fast Food Friday lunch for me – especially because I have a big ol' container of the buffalo jackfruit sitting in the fridge. The rest is easy – totally fast.
I mean, the rice ramen takes four minutes to cook.
Would you call these a comfort food summer roll? More of a winter roll? Salad roll with no salad? I love my summer – salad rolls, so whatever I end up calling them, I hope you love them too.
I want to stress how easy rice paper rolling is! I give specific instruction in the recipe, but really – rice paper aggravation should not keep anyone from trying. You know, like plastic wrap. *sigh*
Rice paper is much easier to deal with than plastic wrap, trust me. Plastic wrap makes me yell.
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Looking at the デジタル大辞泉 definition for ふらつく, it gives as a synonym ぶらつく. They seem very related, but is there any usage difference between them perhaps due to differing etymology?
it gives as a synonym ぶらつく-- they share the sense 当てもなく歩き回る only: #3 in ふらつく and #2 in ぶらつく so are you asking about the difference of these two? or about the other definitions (like.. whether ぶらつく can be used for ふらつく #1 ふらふらと揺れる、よろよろする。 or #2 気持ちなどが定まらずに揺れ動く)? – Chocolate♦ Mar 17 '19 at 2:49
@Chocolate Mostly about the difference between the two in 当てもなく歩き回る. – Ringil Mar 17 '19 at 4:17
I am a native speaker of Japanese but not of English so my English may not be natural but I hope to be helpful.
ぶらつく is similar to ふらつく in the following meaning. ぶらつく is to hang around. You can say 昨日暇だったから、町をぶらついていた or ふらついていた (I hung around the town as I was free yesterday.) But ふらつく expresses you have less purpose than ぶらつく.
And ふらつく can mean to stagger. So you can say 酔っ払いがふらついている (A drunk man is staggering.) ぶらつく doesn't have this meaning.


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Monday, September 30, 2019
Gender Stereotyping In The Media Essay
It has been strongly evident that the media has played a large role in gender stereotyping for decades. Since the very beginning of film, movies and television shows have depicted men and especially women as lower or lesser beings. This ââ¬Å"traditionâ⬠of sexism has of course, decreased since the 50ââ¬â¢s but still lingers on in many of todayââ¬â¢s television programs. In the early 50ââ¬â¢s, with television shows such as ââ¬Å"I Dream of Jeanieâ⬠and ââ¬Å"I Love Lucy, women were portrayed quite openly as being the server to their husbands, the men. They were considered to be lower than men or in other words of less importance. Many of the shows from this era showed a substantial amount of gender stereotyping. For example, the women were to do what they were told, they were the only ones who cooked and cleaned, and they were the primary caregiver for the children. Of course, things have changed since the 50ââ¬â¢s. Women have proven to be powerful and just as competent as men, thus, making it harder for television shows to portray them as lesser individuals. However, although the gender stereotyping has decreased, it is certainly still evident in the media. There are several television shows being broadcasted today that do, in fact, show some form of gender stereotyping, particularly towards women. However, it is less out in the open and blunt than it use to be in the early 50ââ¬â¢s and 60ââ¬â¢s. One must read between the lines and pay attention to notice the stereotypic behavior being portrayed. While this behavior may be subtle, it does, in fact still exist. There is a very well known show on MTV known as ââ¬Å"The Real World,â⬠which comes on every Wednesday. It is a reality based show which places seven strangers into one house for several weeks where they are to live together for the duration of the program. As many of us know, reality shows are not what they appear to be. The directors and producers of such shows have the ability to crop and edit which specific clips of the film that they want to be premiered. Inevitably, they are able to portray the individuals on their show in any way that they want. For example, they may choose to only show clips of certain individuals where they are crying, fighting, or as ââ¬Å"The Real Worldâ⬠often does, being promiscuous. This is a vital key in how this show can stereotype a specific gender. In episode three of the new and current season of ââ¬Å"The Real World,â⬠it can be concluded that women are overall depicted as foolish, whiney, selfish, rude, childish, and promiscuous. The men of the serious, however, are showed in a softer, lighter side. They are portrayed as caring individuals who would rather stay away from most of the women and stray from any drama or arguments going on inside of the house. In one segment of the show, two of the women of the house are running around the house screaming and yelling, playing a game which appears to be cowboys and Indians. The next scene shows the men of the house calmly sitting outside having adult conversations. This is clearly in effort to make the females look childish. In another segment of the show, the women are basically all fighting with one another while the men sit quietly in the background. One of the females sarcastically asks another cast member if it is fun living with a bunch of girls. The other cast member quickly responds with a no. It should be understood that not everything that the women in the house on this show have done have been childish or in anyway degrading. It is impossible to fit everything that has been recorded of these people when producing the show. So, everything that viewers are allowed to see has been carefully selected for various reasons such as higher ratings. The more dramatic events that happen, the more likely it will be for the show to attract audiences. However, why is it that there are no dramatic sequences shown where the men are degrading themselves? In conclusion, gender stereotyping in the media, although lessened since the 50ââ¬â¢s, does still exist on television programs today. Whether women are portrayed as inferior to men or simply more ignorant or immature, the fact is that gender stereotyping is an all too sad reality in the world that we live in today. Perhaps one day we can come to an understanding that all men AND women and created equally. Works Cited www. mtv. com www. realworld. com www. people. unt. edu/jw0109/misc/stereotype. htm
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What is Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Yojana (PMAGY)?
There are about 44,000 villages in which the population of Scheduled castes is above 50 per cent. A new scheme called Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Yojana (PMAGY) has been launched in July 2009 on a pilot basis, for the integrated development of 1000 such villages. An allocation of Rs. 100 crore for this scheme was proposed by Prime Minister. Each village would be able to avail gap funding of Rs. 10 lakh over and above the allocations under Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation Scheme. On successful implementation of the pilot phase, the Yojana would be extended in coming years.
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Author(s): Claire Macdonald & Jenny Stringer
This comprehensive book takes the reader - subject by subject - through every aspect of food preparation and cooking. 500 recipes, tips and techniques and over 800 clear step-by-step colour photographs.
Claire trained at Leiths before gaining experience in the restaurant world. Finding that her true passion was for teaching, Claire returned to Leiths. She has been Principal of the school since 2007. Claire lives in central London.
Jenny Stringer trained at Leiths and was a private chef to HRH The Prince of Wales, cooking at Highgrove, St James's Palace and the Royal Yacht before returning to Leiths as a teacher. She was the Principal of the school for 5 years, then returned as Deputy Managing Director in 2010. Jenny co-authored Leiths Simple Cookery, published in 2007. Jenny lives in Bromley with her husband and two sons.


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I figured it was about time for an updated walkthough on painting Space Wolves.
This will be the 4th incarnation of a Space Wolf Army for me. My first was a very shadow grey with black tiger stripe camo from 1st edition, followed up with a 3rd/4th edition army, then a 5/6th edition Razorback Mech list, WolfWing, and TWolf cav lists (3 different armies), and now the current one, my daughters 7th edition Space Wolves army. I did her paint scheme a lot different than these ones picture below, however I have an extra Grey Hunters Squad with Wolf Guard Battle Leader that I wanted to paint up a bit closer to the GW method for painting Space Wolves.
Step 1 - I started with a grey primer. Trying out some different ones since the GW and Army Painter ones are just too danged expensive when I am averaging a full unit every night. These guys were primed with Rustoleum light grey automotive primer. After that is dry, apply Russ Grey (GW) to all of the armor plates.
Step 2. Since I am working on a batch painting process, I went ahead and painted all the areas that were to be gold/bronze with VGC Brassy Brass, yellow areas with GW Averland Sunset, pelts with GW Rhinox Hide, bone areas with GW Ushabti Bone, and flesh areas with VMC Flat Flesh. After all of this was dry, I washed the entire model with GW Argrax Earthshade.
Step 3. Re-apply Russ Grey (GW) to all of the armor plates, leaving the wash in the cracks. Apply the first layer to the yellow with GW Yriel Yellow, leaving the wash in the crack. All metal parts to be silver were painted with GW Leadbelcher, and then washed with GW Nuln Oil. At this point, we have a good tabletop quality mini, but I wanted to go a bit further with it.
Step 4 - Highlight all gold/bronze areas with GW Gahenna Gold, silver areas with GW Runefang Steel, armor plates with GW Fenrisian Grey. Yellow areas get a layer buildup of GW Flash Git yellow.
Step 4 - Highlight the face with VMC Flat Flesh. Yellow areas get a highlight of 50/50 mix GW White Scar and Flash Git Yellow. Armor areas get a final small edge highlight of P3 Frostbite. A quick drybrush on the pelts and tails of GW Ushabti bone, and then follow this up with a light wash of GW Agrax Earthshade.
And here is the finished model, ready to base. Good times - now I just need to go and paint the 10 man squad that goes with him! I will add more steps as the Grey Hunters will have red, black and white areas on them as well, so will cover how to do those colors as well.


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Shopping malls in India have come a long way indeed, from less than 5 malls in 2001-02 to more than 500 in 2017. Though shopping malls are escalating in India, only a handful of them are running successfully, while others are on the verge of winding up. A few factors as to why the footfalls are less in malls is because of the lack of creativity and proper management, unattractive ambience, poor planning, etc. One of the most important reasons as to why malls struggle with footfalls is the exponential growth in the e-commerce sector which is a close competitor. Malls are now focusing more on innovation to attract footfalls and drive sales. In an era of strong competition, retailers are continually seeking ways to attract more customers with loyalty programs and other methods.
Unifynd, a startup, focused on building holistic, user-centric, technology products has introduced FutureRetail.tech which leverages technology for a shop owner's benefit. FutureRetail.tech gives mall owners and managers the knowledge and the tools to serve their tenants and customers optimally and in turn provide a superior experience involved.
Established in 2015 as a Big Data Analytics start-up by Jash Choraria was joined by Anish Jain (Head of Product) and Jeevika Tyagi (Chief Marketing Officer) two years later to re-establish Unifynd in its current avatar as a company focused on building holistic, user-centric, technology products.
"It integrates software and hardware with a Business Intelligence layer to enable malls to reimagine a New Seamless Retail Experience that erases the lines between offline and online", says Jash Choraria and adds "due to FutureRetail.tech, a retailer's store revenue would grow as he would access to improved customer information, engagement and communication, drive targeted footfall and sales."
SME WORLD in an email interaction with Jash Choraria.
What is the Shopping Malls scenario in India?
Indian shopping malls are being transformed from being haphazard clusters of stores to swanky plazas replete with air conditioning andentertainment options for the whole family. They are regarded as the access points to brands that are on the wish-lists of the masses.
Driven by strong economic trends and higher spending power of young population, the net demand for retail space in shopping malls is expected to increase by 81% this year.
Blackstone and Rothschild-backed Xander Group and other private equity investors are looking at malls in India, placing their faith on the expectation that people will flock to shopping malls as more foreign brands enter Indian markets.
This rise of mall culture in India comes at a time when the malls in US are seeing a downturn in their fortunes. This spike has also been facilitated by a slew of new regulatory measures focusing on loosening of reigns on foreign investment rules for single-brand retailers, extended shopping hours and a brand new framework for establishing real estate investment trusts.
With consumer spending in India expected to cross $3.6 trillion by 2020, and multinational brands like H&M, Ikea, GAP and Aeropostale entering a country where new regulations allow shops to stay open 24 hours a day, private equity firms see the strong potential. For investors, scarcity of malls and growing demand from retailers translates to faster rental growth and higher yields. According to JLL, retail rents in some malls have risen by almost 20% in the past year, and shopping center yields in India are as high as 11% in comparison to 4.9% in Singapore and 4 % in London. This also means the race to buy assets could be intense, with only around 20% or 39 million sq ft of existing malls being investment-worthy.
What are the challenges being faced by the shopping malls in India?
If you take a look at the journey of malls and shopping centers in India, it is apparent we have seen it all. The initial boom has subsided, and investorshave become wary of te future. There have been quite a few ups and downs in the sector.
Merely having a great location and an established mall banner does not guarantee future success. The digital wave is increasingly affecting the industry by driving a much higher share of engagement and commerce with Indian consumers. Also, a gradual shift of attention towards entertainment and experiences versus classical browsing is evident as you trace the pathway of young consumers in a mall. This implies that malls will need to transform themselves to move business to where the consumers are spending the money.
Inflation driven prices and costs continue to rise, often disproportionately, making access a challenge for the larger mass of consumers. In a market which 'values value', discount stores play the role of upgrading the consumers to the world of organized retail and for them, mall rentals may not be affordable. Lastly, with limited or no prime land availability and high development costs – the viability of malls and shopping centers will always be under pressure. With a return on capital employed (ROCE) of the best of players struggling to move into double digits, some new tricks need to be brought to action.
The online onslaught has impacted the sector and the retail business overall has been under a grey cloud. Though the rental revenues have not yet impacted, there is a huge and a visible impact on the footfalls in the malls, because of the huge discounts offered by online retailers. Online business shall continue to draw more customers, until they offer discounts, which will impact the Mall sector.
Shopping Malls across the world have been successful with booming sales; what holds back Malls in India despite the rising purchasing power of an average Indian? Explain categorically.
The international world of retail realty and shopping centres is witnessing highly challenging times. Thanks to a continued economic slowdown and rapid advance of the digital revolution, markets such as the US are seeing the mall industry retracting and facing high vacancy levels.
On the other hand, organised retail in India is expected to grow steady 12-15% over the next many years. While the demand side factors are firmly in place, the supply side continues to be cautious given a range of challenges. A critical enabler for a booming retail ecosystem is the ample supply of quality shopping real estate and malls. As mentioned earlier, despite many hurdles, Indian malls are here to stay.
A young working population, that works hard and lives well, has powered the Indian retail market. The internet and lifestyle media has increased the awareness about global fashion trends. As a result, the typical upper middle class consumer is conscious about international styles and also the lifestyle attributes connected to the brand. Though there is changing behaviour among Indian consumers quality and value continue to be at the heart of their purchasing decisions. A mall should have a good mix of international and local brands. More and more experiential brands need to be promoted.
What kind of solutions FutureRetail.tech seeks to provide to the Shopping Malls and Retailers?
FutureRetail.tech (FRT) connects the shopping mall with the people who own & manage it, and with the people who sell and shop in it. It gives mall owners and managers the knowledge and the tools to serve their tenants and customers optimally, and in turn provide a superior experience for everyone involved. FRT offers an insights-focused platform that connects the shopping mall with its stakeholders and uses data to improve itself over time.
It helps mall management maximize asset value through data-driven Targeting &Marketing, creating a comprehensive customer preference database, decreasing operational costs and driving sales.
Retailers can maximize store revenue by Improved customer information, engagement, and communication. And by providing a superior online and offline shopping experience they can drive up footfall and sales. It helps customers get the most out of their time spent by providing a seamless and tech-enabled shopping experience. It provides services and offers that make them feel special, valued and interested.
Shopping mall developers should focus on providing a wholesome experience to their shoppers. With rising competition from online retailing, malls can be successful only if they provide a differentiating factor and emphasize more on categories such as F&B and entertainment. Malls have to step up and provide quality infrastructure and recreation activities which cannot be provided by online retailers. Increasingly, malls have to provide convenience and digital solutions so as to make a mall visit more comfortable and engaging.
Malls today not only needs to be a place where they sell products and services but also need to be a place where they assist the mall visitor in taking a purchase decision. In addition to this, malls need to provide a high element of interactivity through a high focus on unique experiential content. Personalisation and customisation are also the key buzzwords for today's mall. Valet services, shopping consultants, shopping bag valets, senior citizen zones, kids play and crèche areas, free wifi connectivity, loyalty programmes, navigation assistance etc. are all fast coming as an integral feature of today's malls.
What is the future of Retail in India especially when B2B has strong patronage?
Relaxation in FDI clauses will prompt more and more single-brand retailers to retail online in the Indian e-markets. The streamlining of operations in the Indian retail sector will further boost investments from larger international retailers.
Also with the increasing number of retailers adopting an omni-channel model of sales, there will be an increasing emphasis on productivity i.e. the per square revenue generated by any physical store. Thus, many retailers are now relooking at their physical store networks by conducting extensive research in terms of sales generated, rental and operating costs, and even location.
What the future holds is a larger number of Private Equity players wanting a slice of the pie. A multitude of global investors are and will continue to actively look for investment opportunities in real estate spaces for the retail sector as well as retail brands.
Introduction of newer formats by retailers: In order to cater to the aspirational and discerning consumers, newer formats that integrate technology and improved experience may be conceptualized. Big Bazaar has already opened a new format of Big Bazaar Gen Next.
In a country where the population is ever increasing, where lifestyles are dynamic, people work long and hard, and have an increasing need to decompress and relax- need for entertainment and destination malls in the neighbourhood will see exponential growth. In 2019 mall businesses are on the rise in Tier II and III cities.
Key factors which will help the 'shopping mall' industry to flourish are:-
How can our shopping Malls offset the competition from the B2B market places?
The one thing that e-commerce cannot easily provide is the ability to socialise and interact 'in-person'. A community experience is the missing piece in the e-retail puzzle.
However mutually exclusive one might argue they are, e-commerce and physical retail malls are interconnected and need to coexist. No mall can depend on 'shopping' as a single source of revenue and footfall; they must diversify. Malls need to transform into community spaces and harness the ease-of-navigation functionality that an e-store provides.
From the time they step into a mall, customers expect not only ambient shopping but also comfort and enablement at almost every stage. The challenge for mall developers is to devise means and ways to ensure that a customer enters, stays hooked for a long time, experiences everything the mall has to offer, and also feel a need to return. As a result, Indian malls today are constantly striving to become prominent 'shoppertainment' locations.
What are the principal factors which make Malls stand out?
A shopping experience at a mall is now expected to be wholesome. With rising competition from e-commerce, malls will stay ahead of the curve only if they provide a differentiating factor and a greater emphasis on categories like Food & Beverage and entertainment. Quality infrastructure, provisions for recreational activities, a comfortable shopping experience, and a plethora of digital solutions are the growing trends that malls must adopt.
At every consumer touch point, malls must provide a sense of interactivity by laying emphasis on experiential content, customized design, and personalization capacity.
Some integral features of a next-gen mall are- valet services, shopping consultants, shopping bag valets, senior citizen zones, kids play and crèche areas, free wifi connectivity, loyalty programmes, navigation assistance etc.
About Jash Choraria
Jash Choraria is the founder of Unifynd , a startup focused on building holistic, user-centric, technology products. At Unifynd, Jash wants to create a cohesive ecosystem where smart people with diverse backgrounds can work in a collaborative environment to build world-class products. Previously he was the CEO of a natural wellness, content-consultation-commerce platform, allAyurveda.com, a Baidyanath Company. Jash advises, invests and build products for various startups across the globe. Beyond his work, Jash is a contemporary art aficionado and sports enthusiast. A Mumbaikar, he did his undergraduate education at University of Texas at Austin, before completing his LLB from Government Law College, Mumbai.
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