text: JAMAICA TRADE AND INVEST (JAMPRO) PERFORMANCE FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2007/2008 AND FOCUS FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2008/2009 1.0 Purpose of Report The purpose of this report is to provide Parliament and the public with information on the performance of Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI/JAMPRO) for the 2007/2008 Financial Year and the main programmes to be implemented in the 2008/2009 Financial Year. 2.0 Background In 1988, the merger of three (3) entities gave birth to the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), now known as Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI). This followed a recommendation in 1983 to consolidate three (3) existing entities, the Jamaica National Investment Promotions, the Jamaica National Export Corporation and the Jamaica Industrial Development Corporation. The JTI/JAMPRO is a statutory body governed by the JAMPRO Act of 1990. The organization"s mandate is: Investment promotion and facilitation Trade promotion and trade services Regulation of export procedures Modernisation of industries Allocation of factory space. The organization has since been refocused under the Public Sector Modernization Programme (PSMP) with a major shift in methodology, leading to de-emphasis on the wide-scale approach to investment promotion and facilitation in favour of more specific investor targeting. 3.0 Vision Sustained economic development through trade and investment, enabling an improved quality of life for all Jamaicans 4.0 Mission To enhance trade and investment for the economic benefit of Jamaica by providing facilitation, promotion and advisory services to investors, exporters and producers, as well as policy and technical advice to Government. 5.0 Role and Functions In fulfilling its mandate JTI provides a range of services for local and international businesses seeking to invest in Jamaica, as well as for locally-based companies producing goods and services for export. In summary, some of the services provided by the organization include: Services for Investors Business research support and market intelligence Business facilitation services Incentives and permits Identification of sources for technical and financial assistance Business networking services Investment promotion Investment policy advocacy. Services for Exporters Export registration and trade facilitation Facilitation of access to funding, incentives and technical assistance Market intelligence Market penetration – access to international markets Business development services Trade policy advocacy Library and general services. 6.0 Highlights of Performance/Achievements for Financial Year 2007/2008 The review period witnessed substantive focus on internal restructuring which included the rollout of a revamped corporate image and name change; the closure of the agency"s office in the North American market; overhaul of the agency"s balance scorecard instrument as well as the realignment of the Investment Promotion and Trade and Business Development divisions to incorporate units focused on reinvestment and the development of linkages and clusters respectively. Other highlights from the period include the adoption of a more targeted approach to investment and trade promotions geared to further boost exports of value-added services critical to increasing foreign exchange earnings to help reverse the negative trend for the country"s balance of trade. This included the implementation of a number of activities related to Cricket World Cup 2007 through the Cricket Legacy Project started in 2006. Page 2 of 15 The results of these and other activities are measured by the organization at the corporate level through a total of seventeen (17) key performance indicators (KPI"s). Data regarding capital expenditure (CAPEX) and jobs are captured and updated on a quarterly basis, while export sales figures are reviewed semi-annually. The following outlines JTI"s primary objectives and achievements over the review period. Performance Summary: - FY 2007/2008 Output vs. Target DELIVERABLE PERFORMANCE TARGET $J YTD $J (December 2007) CAPEX 15,000,000,000 11,500,000 Jobs * 7000 4,535 Investment Leads 150 104 # Projects facilitated 21 30 Business Approvals 500 189 Exporters provided with development 335 300 services Trade leads converted 12 10 Non-traditional export sales $J 2.4 Billion $J1.3 Billion Objectives Achievements As at December 2007, approximately J$11.51 billion has 1.Provide effective and been reported in CAPEX. Information on several projects efficient investment is still to be received from clients. It is anticipated promotion and however that the target of J$ 15 million will be facilitation services comfortably met at the end of the reporting period. It should be noted that despite the projected continuation of an upward trend in FDI, promotional efforts were stymied by a moderate slowing in global economic growth and this will likely continue to impact CAPEX figures Page 3 of 15 Objectives Achievements during the upcoming fiscal year1. Other factors which may retard FDI growth include current account imbalances causing exchange rate shifts; diminution of the pool of private equity funding which has financed FDI over the last 20 years, the sub prime crisis in the US real estate market and increasingly volatile oil prices. Investment Promotion Missions and Expos Major local and international shows attended include the Outsource World, ICCM Canada, Summit Circuit, Novatech, The Caribbean Health Tourism Symposium; Euromoney Conference; IAAPA Attractions Expo; and MIPIM. Consequent to participation at these events, a number of high impact projects have been secured, some of which are: Project CAPEX US $ millions Negril Peninsula 1.083 bill Newmark Night Frank 300 Adduci Cigars 100 Rock House 50 Coast to Coast Quarries 40 Ocean Point 2.2 Developments Expansion of Gee Jam 4 Studios Palm Village 350 Rinker Group Ltd/ 300 Chemical Lime 2. Facilitate the As at the third quarter of the Financial Year (December creation of jobs 2007) approximately 4,535 jobs were created consequent consequent to to investment facilitated by JTI. Same represents 60% of investment: the 7,000 jobs projected for the year. During the FY 2007/2008 period some 258 business 3. Efficient investment approvals were facilitated. These include work permits, facilitation and extensions of stay, motion picture recognition status, film 1 World Investment Report 2007. Page 4 of 15 Objectives Achievements Client servicing licenses among others The organization also provides developmental support to investors. Approximately 70 site visits were conducted to meet with these clients on the project sites. During the review period several interventions were made on behalf of investors, these include: - Facilitation of a favourable decision on appeal by Ministry of Health in respect of NEPA" rescission of the Hojapi Ltd. environmental permit for Bahia Principe (phase 2) - Facilitation of a favourable reconnection decision by the Jamaica Public Service Company in respect of the operations of a company in the Cazoumar Free Zone in Montego Bay following senior managerial and ministerial interventions initiated by JTI. While some 50 jobs were lost in the process some 850 were saved and a basis laid for continued negotiations and payments to JPSCo 3. Facilitate strategic During the review period a Cluster and Linkage alliances .i.e. development (CLD) department was established under increase the number the Trade and Business Development Division of JTI. The of local suppliers who unit has as its mandate the establishment, support, benefit from the monitoring and evaluation of effective cluster strategies presence of a local and the development of a national linkages program. supply chain of investors The newly established CLD unit is resourced with a manager and 2 consultants and is also supported by a Cluster administrator under the PSDP Service contract. In addition the CLD houses the implementation team of the European Union funded Private Sector Development Program cluster sector initiative under the JAMPRO/PIOJ Service contract In November 2007 the unit spearheaded the coordination of Opportunities Expo 2007. The event was geared, inter alia, to raise awareness of viable business opportunities within the Jamaican business community and signal to the investor community that the country is serious about meeting their needs for services and supplies The event was a success achieving its objectives of attracting over 100 viable businesses and facilitating over 290 matchmaking meetings. JTI intends to make this event one of the signature events on its calendar Page 5 of 15 Objectives Achievements During the reporting period the unit successfully facilitated twenty (20) of the targeted forty (40) signed linkage contracts. 4. Facilitate increased Through JTI"s Export Promotion Unit its primary growth and deliverable centres around the provision of export competitiveness of promotion services to increase export sales and traditional and non- international competitiveness of Jamaican products and traditional exports services As such the primary export target is J$2.3 billion in export sales achieved by core clients. To date the unit reports J$1.3 billion export sales reflecting achievement of over 50% of the target set. It is anticipated however that the target will be met JTI registered 173 persons/companies as exporters since April 2007. This is 66.5% of the annual target of 260. The shortfall reflected in this result is due to the fact that this target was set based on previous annual trends that are no longer applicable, i.e. the increase in exporter registrations following the decision by air couriers to stop exporting on behalf of individuals/ companies. Domestic Marketing and Expos As part of the drive to support the development of highly differentiated high value niche exports JTI hosted the Flavour of Jamaica Trade Expo in April 2007. The event showcased Jamaica"s most lucrative export-oriented industries and the activity resulted in the establishment of numerous business linkages The expo facilitated business interactions among some 80 companies as well as international buyers from the United States and the United Kingdom who were provided with an opportunity to meet with Jamaican stakeholders including exporters, manufactures and distributors, and better appreciate new product opportunities, changing consumer tastes/demands re existing Jamaican products in the market. Page 6 of 15 Objectives Achievements Trade shows and Outward Missions A number of trade shows and out market promotion activities were pursued during FY 2007/2008 primarily in traditional markets United States and the United Kingdom. These include the Fancy Food show, Caribbean Gift and Craft show and outward missions to Minnesota and New York. Consequent to these activities a number of new business opportunities were generated these include: - Twelve (12) companies from the United States commenced negotiations with Jamaican producers - Establishment of what promises to be a long term relationship with the principals of Larkin Logistics, experts on international transport and warehouse services for the speciality food trade. The company along with Columbia Fine foods executed contracts with six (6) Jamaican companies for distribution of their products throughout the United States. Export development and policy related activities Through funding secured from the Commonwealth Secretariat, JTI in collaboration with the JEA is in the process of developing a unified national strategy to improve export performance. The National Export Strategy (NES) seeks to engage a broad base of stakeholders in the implementation of programmes and projects to accomplish objectives developed by the project team During the FY 2007/08 period there was support from a technical team from the International Trade Centre (ITC) with respect to the development of an export strategy The Enterprise Rating and Upgrading unit was established and funded by the Private Sector Development Program (PSDP) to undertake assessments, benchmarking and rating of companies and assist them in developing upgrading plans to enhance international competitiveness Page 7 of 15 Objectives Achievements 5. Highlights from the The PSDP is a €26.17 million five-year (2005 - 2009) PSDP programme jointly financed by the European Union and the Government of Jamaica, under the 9th European Development Fund (EDF). The Programme consists of a number of support components that provide a range of technical and financial services to strengthen Jamaica"s private sector, improving local and international competitiveness of Jamaica"s micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSME"s) and improving Jamaica"s business environment Over the next two years remaining in the PSDP, the Cluster Sector Initiative, launched in May 2007, will be the primary mechanism for the execution of the Programme and will seek to integrate the other PSDP components to provide a holistic package of assistance to MSME"s In 2007/2008, the Programme"s activities were stepped up with the awarding of grant contracts to 10 MSME clusters in 4 key sectors – creative industries, tourism, agribusiness and services. A total of J$200 million will be spent under the programme for cluster administration and development activities Other highlights include the establishment of two Enterprise Rating and Upgrading units at Jamaica Trade and Invest and Jamaica Business Development Corporation and the training of 36 individuals including JTI/JBDC staff and business service providers in enterprise assessment techniques. Two pilot Export Centres and Business Information Points (EC/BIPS) were also established at JTI and JBDC and more than 100 firms have benefited from the service to date. A network of these EC/BIPS will be established around the island over the next two years with the aim of providing MSMEs with greater access to export market access information and business development advisory services. €955,040 has been allocated for activities to be executed under this PSDP component. Page 8 of 15 7.0 Summary of Main Programmes for Financial Year 2008/2009 During the 2008/2009 Financial Year, JTI will undertake the following programmes: (a) Investment Promotion Broadly, the investment promotion strategy is to leverage existing and potential business relationships to drive Jamaica"s advance towards high-end, high-impact job-creating, sustainable niche investments from local and overseas sources. Thus specific strategies have been formulated for each of the seven (7) sectors in which the organisation carries out direct interventions. - Tourism: JTI is focusing on a product diversification strategy through which it will expand its investment mix to include upscale investments in boutique properties and new and creative attractions to increase average tourist spending. - Creative Industries: JTI will undertake aggressive product and market development, through a cluster-based approach, as it showcases Jamaica"s multi-dimensional creative talents in music, film, entertainment and other areas. An important element is the penetration of new markets while also seeking to retain/strengthen the country"s current international presence - Information and Communications Technology (ICT): The product development strategy will be advanced to ensure that the ICT industry moves further up along the value chain for outsourced services. While work in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry will continue to be important, the software industry will also be an area of focus due to the long-term value it can afford, including stimulation of national creativity in developing innovative and customized software solutions. Effective implementation of this strategy will require establishment of new office space to house incoming ICT operations including incubator facilities for smaller-scale activities - Manufacturing: JTI is pursuing a strategy of modernization/product diversification. This is to facilitate raising technology levels for greater productivity in existing operations, and introducing newer technologies in building material processing, food processing, plastics and waste conversion. While this may result in greater capital investment relative to employment of labour, it will also create a platform for improved quality, sustainability and competitiveness within the manufacturing sector - Minerals: Higher valued export-oriented production is desired from the minerals industry. Hence JTI is pursuing product and market development strategies locally and overseas. Limestone is the main mineral for promotional focus and the strategies have been designed not only for exploitation of high and lower grade limestone, but also for production of limestone derivatives in commercial quantities - Agriculture: The focus is specifically on product development especially development of high value-added niche opportunities such as West Indies Sea Island Cotton and high-end greenhouse technology. These opportunities will serve the objective of improving prospects for agricultural export and Page 9 of 15 meeting increased domestic demand for fruits and vegetables due in part to growing potential for linkages via increased room capacity in the tourism industry. (i) Increasing JTI's Overseas Representation To support initiatives consistent with GoJ"s mandate to increase Jamaica"s presence in the overseas markets, JTI has selected a list of target markets as potential JTI overseas office locations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has indicated its willingness to share office space with the JTI in its embassy locations overseas. Thus, this list was in part, aligned to the list of Jamaica"s embassies abroad. The proposed locations & establishment schedule for JTI overseas offices are as follows: Location Target Establishment Date USA, New York (Embassy) 1st Qtr 2008/2009 Ottawa or Toronto, Canada (Embassy) 1st Qtr 2008/2009 Brussels, Belgium (Embassy) 3rd Qtr 2008/2009 Brazil 1st Qtr 2009/2010 Beijing, China (Embassy) 1st Qtr 2009/2010 India 1st Qtr 2009/2010 JTI is also considering opening offices in Atlanta (USA), South Africa, Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago through the offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade"s embassies. As noted, the JTI already has an office in London, UK. Appointment of JTI Investment and Trade Commissioners The designation of Investment and Trade Commissioner will be accorded to each manager of an overseas office. It is envisaged that these representatives will operate out of the offices of Jamaica"s overseas mission, where one exists in JTI- targeted markets. Efforts will be made to have the position of JTI Investment and Trade Commissioner accredited with diplomatic status. The office will carry seven (7) core functions in the following areas: i. Market prospects ii. Key contacts iii. Country, local company/market/industry information iv. Facilitation of face to face briefings v. Visit planning and troubleshooting Page 10 of 15 vi. Liaising with the Diaspora (i.e. Jamaicans living in various countries overseas). Appointment of Trade Counsels JTI will also be engaging the services of trade counsels in strategic markets, particularly those that are not served by embassies. The designation will be honorary, with financial considerations given for special and expedient expenditures. To date, one honorary counsel has been appointed by the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce to serve in the Canadian market. JTI is in the process of identifying other individuals. Provision of Training for Jamaica's Foreign Officers A programme for training Foreign Service officers in the promotion and facilitation of trade and investment is also being developed by the JTI. This will better equip these officers to support the JTI"s mandate, particularly in markets that are not on the suggested list for JTI overseas representation, where an embassy is located. Branding of Jamaica's Overseas Missions In keeping with the JTI"s mandate of building Jamaica"s image as the premier place for doing business, the country"s overseas offices will be branded in line with the theme "Today"s Jamaica Means Business". A budget is to be developed for this activity. The organisation will also implement the following special promotional activities: The Jamaica Investment Attraction Programme – Phase II With the successful conclusion of the CWC 2007 related events, JTI recognizes the need to develop a structured program to consistently engage the interest of high impact investors. To this end emphasis will be placed on accelerating and integrating the phased and structured development of priority regions in Jamaica such as Portland and Negril Peninsula. As such, the Programme will not only seek to facilitate infrastructural developments in these areas but will also target activities to complement development of high-end investment projects such as establishment/upgrade of marinas, helicopter pads, high-end restaurants , spas, wellness and medical facilities and recording studios. As part of the targeting strategy the program is specially geared to engage the interest of the following groups of potential investors: 1. Top level (decision-maker) executives in Fortune 100/500 companies 2. Industry experts and site selection consultants 3. Jamaican Diaspora and friends of Jamaica 4. Hedge funds /investment houses 5. Existing investors. Page 11 of 15 The proposed implementation approach is as follows: - Board room meetings with Jamaican Diaspora /friends of Jamaica - Tapping into the network of existing investors - "Golf- course" / "soft sell" meetings with high-level industry players - Hosting a global investment forum - Establishing at least one (1) annual major out-market activity - Annual creative industries event Major Events Attraction Programme (MEAP) The MEAP was an outcome of the Jamaica Legacy Programme and a strategy document recently completed outlines activities to be implemented to further assess and position Jamaica to enhance its ability to attract/host that may impact on the economy favourably. The strategic objectives of MEAP span tourism, business (investment and export) and the creative and cultural industries and all of the relevant agencies were integrally involved in the development process. These bodies are now also actively engaged in the implementation of the strategy which has a target start date of April 2008 at which point the following specific initiatives will be embarked upon: Increasing the scope and scale of services offered to the event industry (business, sports and entertainment) Pursuing incentives based on existing schemes (covering G.C.T, tax credit for event sponsors, import and construction-related waivers). (b) EXPORT PROMOTION STRATEGY While JTI promotes non-traditional exports, it continues to support the efforts of entities established to develop and promote traditional exports, such as bananas, sugar, citrus and coffee. However, industries such as agro-processing, e.g. the sauces and condiments, fashion and the professional services are the organisation"s target. It has been established that while traditional trade promotion services remain relevant, they are no longer sufficient to promote exports and competitiveness. Various country experiences suggest the following approach2: The use of the "industry clustering" concept in assisting SME"s i.e. export development assistance focuses on common needs of each cluster e.g. firms can be clustered on the basis of supply chain relations and on similarity of their markets Commitment to research An emphasis on strategic alliances A focus on export led growth Flexibility The ability to set up a good monitoring system. 2 International Trade Forum (ITC), Issue 4/2005 Page 12 of 15 JTI"s export promotion strategy places focus on select companies with potential for significant export growth in target sectors, by providing value added export development and export promotion services at the firm level. The strategy involves: (i) Promoting products and services with strong value added potential and competitive advantages (ii) Focusing on selected companies that are export-ready, with emphasis on SME"s (iii) Providing a range of specialized services to address constraints faced by selected companies in target sectors and to build competitiveness Due to the developmental and promotional support provided, by JTI, the past four (4) years have witnessed significant levels of growth in its clients. JTI has sought to identify and promote those industries that are export-ready, as well as provide development assistance to those that exhibit export potential. Thus, during the first year of the period covered by its corporate plan the Corporation will engage in a comprehensive client-servicing programme in an effort to become more familiar with their needs and opportunities. The promotional strategy focuses on execution of a series of market penetration, international partnership and buyer recruitment initiatives through, for instance, trade shows. Additionally, the organisation will: Engage in in-store promotions Expand the Flavours of Jamaica programme beyond Jamaican cuisine to incorporate other non-traditional export industries Establish export and business centres to facilitate local business On the development side, the organisation will work to support existing industry associations, as it strives to lend assistance to the establishment of new ones, e.g. software development. Additionally, JTI, working in collaboration with MFAFT and MIIC, will be establishing the National Coalition of Services from which a comprehensive policy on the development of the services sector will be developed. JTI will initially serve as the secretariat, while grooming a private sector association to assume responsibility as soon as feasible. This work will be done within the context of the Cluster & Linkages Strategy which will be achieved through implementation of a number of initiatives including: - Establishment of a sensitization programme targeted at both the private and public sectors, highlighting the contribution of clusters to economic development - Establishment of at least ten (10) high-impact clusters emanating from four (4) sectors identified through the National Industrial Policy (NIP); tourism, services, agriculture and creative industries. Page 13 of 15 National Export Strategy (NES) The six (6) month strategy development process will be ratified and implemented during 2008 with a wide cross section of stakeholders expected to participate in its development. The strategy will be championed by the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce. The NES is a comprehensive map that seeks to effectively align the initiatives of primary export stakeholders in an effort to increase the competitiveness of exports and ensure the sustainable development of the nation"s export sector, so boosting export performance. The underlying tenet of the NES is the development of a broad based consensus among public and private sector stakeholders; and it is on this basis that the assignment of roles and responsibilities among the wide cross section of stakeholders will be achieved. Special Projects 1. The Nation Branding Strategy One special project that will benefit both the investment and export promotional strategies is the Nation Branding Strategy. Nation branding is the management of a country"s image through a coordinated approach to economic, social and cultural development. A sound understanding and mastery of the concept and principles of nation branding enables a country to build its competitive identity in the global marketplace. Its implementation will condition target markets and make them more receptive to promotional strategies. This is particularly important for investment promotions since it will be engaging a new type of market (boutique hotels) in which the Jamaican brand may not be very well known. The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, through JTI will drive an initiative to coordinate the buy-in of all stakeholders to fashion and manage a consistent image of the country, placing special emphasis on promoting Business Brand Jamaica. 2. Target Growth Competitiveness Committee (TGCC) - MSME Survey & Policy Framework TGCC, the policy arm of the PSDP for which JTI serves as the secretariat, has embarked on a comprehensive survey of the medium small and micro enterprise (MSME) sector in Jamaica. This will be one of the main high-impact projects managed by JTI. While it is widely acknowledged that this sector is the backbone of the Jamaican economy there is to date no extensive report on the MSME"s with which to develop a complete profile of the sector. Factors limiting access to credit, such as strict collateral requirements, become a critical obstacle to MSME growth and may be one reason for the relatively low participation by the sector in the formal economy. By early in the 2008/2009 Financial Year, it is expected that JTI and the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce will be in a position to present a comprehensive Page 14 of 15 survey and profile of the MSME sector to the Government allowing it to develop informed policy initiatives for the MSME sector to competitively provide a wider range of goods and services demanded from anticipated higher investment flows. Also, Government will be better able to introduce strategies to reduce impediments to MSME"s entering the formal system, so reducing the high levels of informality in the economy. 8.0 Budgetary Allocation for Financial Year 2007/2008 and Proposed Budget for Financial Year 2008/2009. The revised estimate for Financial Year 2007//2008 was J$ 355 Million while the proposed budget for Financial Year 2008/2009 is J$465 Million. . May 13, 2008 Page 15 of 15


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Today, April 3, is National Walking Day 2013. This day, established by the American Heart Association, kicks off a "season" of outdoor activity, especially walking. As the weather has gotten nicer throughout much of Missouri, the snow seems to be gone until later this year and temperatures are on the rise. This provides for optimal conditions to move outdoors. The challenge posed by the American Heart Association through National Walking Day, is for individuals to lace up their sneakers and get outside today to walk for at least 30 minutes.
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5 Video Meeting Mistakes To Avoid At All Costs
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Are you using video meetings in your sales process? More and more companies are going down this route especially those that sell software, SAAS products and online services. Sometimes it can save you a ton of time if you can jump on a video conference call with screen sharing capability and all that jazz! Do […]Posted in Sales Meetings | Tagged sales advice, video meeting | Leave a comment
You're Kept Waiting For 45 Minutes & Then Told You've Only Got 30 Minutes – Now What?
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How To Create A Feeling Of Dissatisfaction In A Prospect
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What To Do When Waiting For The Prospect
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Philip Platzer's Rowing Shoot
Austrian photographer Philip Platzer recently tackled a tough assignment, shooting a relatively un-photographed sport: rowing. Platzer was tasked with shooting the Lightweight Double team of brothers Paul and Bernhard Sieber as they trained for their next big goal – the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
Due to his experience in shooting motorsports, Platzer decided to take a different approach by using a rig-shot and triggering the camera remotely even though the conditions were not ideal: "Through the longer exposure time one can get great movement photos with the subject crystal clear in the centre of pure movement. Sounds great, only here, there was no car, and the oars would add to the rocking of the boat creating a parallel movement which makes the photos unfocused," says Platzer.
After discussing this problem with the Sieber brothers, they agreed to try a movement shot with the oars still: "I secured the camera with suction cups and a tripod to the boat, secured the whole thing with leashes, with the hope that should it fall into the water, it wouldn't detach itself from its moorings and sink. I employed an ND-Filter to enable me to use daylight to achieve an exposure time of 1/10 to work with. I took the shots with a Pocket Wizard from a secondary boat, travelling slightly behind the main boat."
However things were a bit rocky: "As we began, it became apparent that we had a problem – in order to capture both athletes, the camera had to be positioned at least 50cm from the middle of the boat to one side. This, however, along with a tripod, camera and rig. This created a balance problem for the boat, which had become side heavy, making it extremely strenuous for the brothers to travel at full speed, whilst shifting their balance to compensate for the weight – however, the brothers maintained this long enough for me to get some shots."
Platzer was happy with the final results: "As I was unsure of the results of the shots, we then did a second take with the camera in a more central position, to ensure we got our action shot. As it turned out, all of the shots came out perfectly, achieving exactly what we had been hoping for, a credit to the brothers and their balance!"
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"I was doing a personal project for 3DGang print company and I saw a creative opportunity with this technology!
First, I had the idea to have shoot with a small 3D-printed figure – but soon the idea developed into a sequence shot. I phoned wakeboarder Zuzana Vrablova, who loved the idea and came to Prague.
We planned the concept together and decided to shoot 8 or 9 different poses for different moments of the sequence. As each 'frame' of the sequence had to be shot individually, Suzanna had to imagine what the correct position was – we had a big screen so she could check her body position was correct after each shot!
Afterwards, we printed the models – I was surprised at how much handiwork was required – the figures were fragile and also needed a kind of glue to make them harden. We also added colours, of course.
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In September, Carlier had the chance to shoot Swiss mountain guide Frederic Roux and his climbing buddy, the infamous internationally renown explorer Mike Horn.The stunning images show Mike and Fred climbing Mont Dolent, via a mixed route leading to the summit that marks the border of Switzerland, France and Italy. The photo series also covers the athletes as they unpack their gliders and take off over the immense crevasses of the glacier towards the village of La Fouly.
"What an honor to spend two days in the mountains with Fred and Mike and document the adventure with such legends of the climbing and exploration world," says David. "Of course we have been really lucky with the weather and both the climb and the fly down were amazing... but the greatest part of it all was definitely the evening at the bivouac listening to some of the most incredible stories from past expeditions in very remote places!"
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What's your shooting background?
As I started as a photojournalist, I like shooting action sports photos with a tele, which for freestyle action sports is not very common. I like to incorporate the landscape into the action so it plays a big part in my composition!
What are you up to these days?
Right now, my goal is to keep pushing myself to keep learning and grow doing what I do. I have recently been incorporated into Epoch Adventures as their senior contributing photographer and they are looking forward to organize some photography-related trips, so that is going to be awesome. I also just teamed up with the guys from F-stop gear, so more cool things are coming!
What was the coolest thing about photokina?
You may be surprised by this, but I was really excited about having the chance to get my hands on some awesome equipment that I have never had the possibility to try or shoot with due to the difficulties that we have in Argentina. The coolest thing was that I got to spend some time with a couple of great guys and photographers that I admire and I am lucky to be able to call them friends!
Working on any cool projects?
I'm planning to keep on shooting local young talents in my home town in Córdoba – there are a lot of talented athletes and that naturally helps when taking photos and spreading the word for them!
Be sure to check out Lucho's work on his website and social links below:
Website: luchovidales.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LuchoVidalesPhoto
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As drones become more and more affordable, an increasing number of photographers are getting in on the action. Red Bull Illume finalist Stu Gibson is one of the photographers who has been producing a lot of aerial footage recently as can be seen on his Facebook page, so we caught up with him to discuss…
What drone did you go for? What's your setup?
It changes from shoot to shoot. I use a range – from DJI Phantoms to octocopters, mostly with some home modifications.
Has it changed your approach to photography?
It's made me very bored with normal stills, aerials are way more fun – but I can swap from stills to video on all rigs. Even on my phantom I use a Lumix for stills.
Are you getting more gigs because of it?
It's just another piece of equipment to the kit now but I'm sure its helped get some jobs as the client knows I can do both. My drones come with me wherever I go!
Getting your hands on a decent drone may be a worthy addition for action sports photographers. Get some inspiration from Stu's latest video here and be sure to check out his website here.


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HIGH TIDE BREAKFASTS: The Marine Room in La Jolla offers its annual High Tide Breakfasts, timed for the highest tides because of the El Nino weather phenomenon, from Friday through Sunday, and Dec. 11-13. Cost is $26.95. Reserve to (858) 459-7222.
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With the weather finally cooperating, the track athletes at Como-Pickton have been hard at work. And the UIL has been back in action, releasing the hold that was put on competition due to the swine flu scare. In accordance, UIL has released the performance list for Region II-2A. C-P coaches have been crunching the numbers to see how the competition stacks up against current results.
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The Mentalist Casting for Recurring Patrick Jane Love Interestby TV Fanatic Staff at . Comments
After another failed attempt to defeat Red John, Patrick Jane hits rock bottom, finds a lover and shoots one of his own.
So reads the official CBS description for The Mentalist season four finale, which airs on Thursday, May 17. And while there's plenty one can ponder from that single sentence, let's focus for a moment on a new character set to come on board the CBS hit: that aforementioned lover.
The series is casting as we type for Lorelai, described in notes as a intelligent Las Vegas cocktail waitress "with a heart of gold."
Just how smitten will Jane become with this new love interest? She is scheduled to appear in the finale and also in at least five season five episodes.
The Mentalist, meanwhile, returns from a two-week break and airs "Pink Champagne on Ice" tomorrow night. Watch a clip of Jane meeting an old friend from it above.
just seriously love the show.but writers,please,we need the love between Patrick and Lisbon to be beyond eye-contact or give us something to make us believe it is a taboo.
Jane & Lisbon? ICK! They are like little brother & older sister! Simon Baker has much more chemistry with Morena Baccarin. Bring her back since she is still out there somewhere. I know, she's a murderer. But, hey, nobody's perfect. ;-)
Dont you think it's about time to give us a little more interest in Jane and Lisbon. This teasing has been going on for years. Come on, we need something other than little eye contact. You make us believe there's something and then, the same old stuff.
Yes, the writers are toying with us and it's so cruel! Can't tell much from the hint about the finale, but if Jane "hits bottom" he is in a state of hopeless desperation. He may look for a way to survive by connecting with someone physically through sex. It's crappy sex but it serves the immediate purpose and doesn't involve or endanger any of Jane's CBI family. He will probably end up feeling guilty, which just makes things worse. Regardless, his true love in the end (and it may end tragically) will be Lisbon. A great series! Just hope I can stand the suspense. Writers! Give us a break here!
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Attorney Michael Pierski and Attorney Deborah Skurulsky of Muskego Legal Center, LLP are presenting free informational seminars on "Basic Estate Planning" and related topics with pre-registration required.
The seminars will be in easy-to-understand format, and are geared for anyone who wants to learn more about (or would like a refresher on) estate planning, including: Health Care planning, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Guardianships, Advanced Directives, Title-19 Planning, Probate and related topics. Most of the seminars will be approximately 90 minutes in length, including time for questions and answers.
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person 2: lizzy is the kinkiest freakiest little sex puppet i know... everyone wants her and damn does she know it!
автор: BMX566 15 апреля 2011
A slang term for the English currency of Sterling pounds. Americans have their "Benjamins" ($100 dollar bills/notes - derived from image of Benjamin Franklin on each one) so why not apply a universal term to English pounds? The term derives from Queen Elizabeth, as there is a depiction of her on every coin and note there is in the English currency. However, "Lizzies" solely refers to pounds (£s) and does not include pennys.
Yo honky, we gotsta keep on this paper chase and get dem Lizzies - my crib's crying out for a 42" plasma screen yo!
автор: Mo'£ 28 января 2006
Someone who is very charismatic and easy to connect with. A woman that is incredibly beautiful and insanely sweet, yet curses much more than most people. She is a helpless romantic girl that wants to be swept off her feet. Sometimes the corniest thing to say is the perfect thing to say with this girl. She has a one of a kind smile that lights up an entire room. It is difficult to pull your eyes away from such an amazing girl plus the fact that she also has gigantic boobs does not hurt your eyes. She has lapses in common sense sometimes, but it only makes her seem cuter. All around a woman that is spectacular and breathtaking. Certainly a keeper.
Friend: Did you happen to see Lizzy at the party last night?
Me: Yes! she was gorgeous last night.
Friend: Her cleavage was ridiculous in that dress though.
Me: Yes! she was gorgeous last night.
Friend: Her cleavage was ridiculous in that dress though.
автор: Thurdur 3 июня 2012
She is a smart and beautiful girl! her smile lights up an entire room and she has a lot of junk in her trunk. if you have a bestfriend Lizzy you are so lucky. she is so trustworthy and a sweet girl. she has so many friends. she can be a sexual tease for sure. she is flirty and sassy but in a relationship she is loyal.
guy 1 "You know Lizzy?"
guy 2 "Yeah we talk a lot"
guy 1 "You are so lucky."
guy 2 "Yeah we talk a lot"
guy 1 "You are so lucky."
автор: Iloveyoualways13 28 декабря 2013


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by WinnieGirlie on 1/7/2013 8:44:13 PM
by WinnieGirlie on 1/7/2013 8:29:45 PM
I'm 12, but my grandma thinks I'm 16. Wait don't forget my brother he thinks I'm 14 which IS a big deal considering he's my brother
by cellphone1847 on 1/7/2013 8:10:37 PM
My friend is 13 and I'm 12. So the mom said, "Oh well even though you're older than my daughter, you can still be friends. How old are you? 14, 15?" I'm like no, 12. Then her her brothers asked how old I was and when I said "12." They were like "WHAT?! Wow I can't believe it.... You're younger than my sister? Wowww."
It's sometimes weird... And EVERY time I'm in a store people think I'm Taylor Swift and want my autograph. I'm really tall for my age and have the same hair color/style/look so I can see why people think that... But sometimes it gets a little annoying lol. But I don't mind being called a celeb ;)
by neonroxursox on 1/7/2013 7:45:59 PM
I'm 14 and most people think I'm 11 or 12
by taylorswift4ever98 on 1/7/2013 7:33:30 PM
ugh... I'm 13 and my aunt that i don't see often asked me if i had just turned 10!
by orangetulip on 1/7/2013 7:17:09 PM
I've never been asked if I'm younger, but one time I went to the store (it was icy out) and got asked "How are the roads?" and I said "Uh . . . I dunno" and then the lady was like "Oh, don't you drive?" and I'm 12.
by 7200wolfgirl7200 on 1/7/2013 7:10:12 PM
I have never been asked if I was younger.But I went to Colorado to vist some cousins some knew me but others didn't.It was like the second day that I was there and a cousin came up to me and said are you 15 and I said I am 11 he was so embarrassed and said me and my dad thought you were older because you are tall.I tried so hard not to laugh.
by emmacd on 1/7/2013 6:30:35 PM
I've been mistaken for being in college! college guys have asked me out before and i'm only 14... awk...
by tswiftluver13 on 1/7/2013 6:30:34 PM
I'm in 7th grade and I was buying a T-shirt at Khol's. The cashier asked if I wanted to sign up for a Khol's charge card and asked how old I was. I was like "12?". Turns out you have to be 18 to sign up for one.
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Every day, IRC humanitarian workers are rescuing lives. Here, they offer a glimpse of their experiences, the challenges they face and the courageous people they meet by sharing videos, photos and stories.
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While Iraq is full of tragic personal stories, Amal's is particularly poignant. Widowed soon after the Iran-Iraq war, Amal then lost both her sons to violence. The IRC is helping Amal access the financial assistance she's entitled to. more »
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Posted by Semir Tanovic on December 13, 2011
Reflecting on the work of the IRC, what impresses me most is how much my colleagues believe in what we do – in what the IRC stands for. It is not just 'any old job' for us, but something more. more »
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Rescue Gifts on CNN: "Just donating money to a charity can be impersonal ... it's difficult to know where your money actually goes. But charity 'gift catalogs' give people the ability to quantify their donation and give symbolic gifts." more »
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Bindya Tamang and her family lived for 15 years in a refugee camp in Nepal, where she helped to put food on the table by growing vegetables. Today she's a member of the IRC's New Roots community garden in the Bronx. more »
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I am back in Japan for the first time in five months to meet with the IRC's three local partners and hear about the progress being made as the northeast slowly recovers from the massive March 11 earthquake and tsunami. more »
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Surface Water Teacher Resources
Find Surface Water educational ideas and activities
Showing 1 - 20 of 604 resources
Predicting Ground Water Flow
After background reading on ground and surface water is complete, young hydrologists create a water table contour map. The map displays the elevation of surrounding areas and requires that the cartologists draw contour lines and arrows to indicate direction of water flow.
9th - 11th Science CCSS: Adaptable
Surface Water/Groundwater
Water wizards write short answers and fill in the blanks about Earth's surface water and groundwater. They also identify the condition of the soil in a diagram. Use these two worksheets as a reading comprehension assignment if your textbook covers each topic included, or as a review after your lecture on the water cycle.
5th - 8th Science
WATER You Doing to Help?
Auntie Litter is here to educate young scholars about water pollution and environmental stewardship! Although the 15-minute video clip is cheesy, it's an engaging look at the water cycle and conservation. Learners start by illustrating their hypothesis of what will happen to an ice cube left on the window ledge in the sun.
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When You Were My Age, What Was This Place Like?
Here is a lesson plan that includes many great ideas for investigating and discovering how our communities have physically changed over the years, and how land use changes over time may affect a community's water supply. The lesson plan's procedures include conducting interviews with members of the community and designing an oral report on what was learned throughout the process.
7th - 12th English Language Arts CCSS: Adaptable
The Wetlands
Fourth graders learn what a wetland is, where they can be found, and what types of plants, animals and characteristic are associated with the wetlands. They also participate in an activity to explore and enhance their knowledge of specific animals, plants, and characteristics that are found in the wetlands.
4th Science
All the Water in the World
In a cross-curricular lesson linking math and science, examine the percentages of earth's water supply with your elementary kids using pasta or dixie cups of water. Younger learners focus on identifying local water sources on the globe or a map, then making a pie chart of the earth's water, while older kids graph the data on a bar graph after performing a brief simulation representing the distribution of earth's water.
K - 6th Science
The Water Cycle and Water Conservation
Young ecologists can practice their critical reading skills while learning about the water cycle, the impacts humans can have on the earth's water supply, and why we have a responsibility to our planet to preserve this precious resource. Intended as background information for a teacher, the excerpt could be an excellent supplement for higher-level readers.
6th - 12th Science CCSS: Adaptable
Excuse Me, Is This the Way to the Drainpipe?
Elementary kids read and color the story of Willy Wetsworth, a drop of water, as he describes the journey that he and his friends take to provide fresh water to houses. He tells his story to Martha Merriweather, a little girl, and explains what she can do to help protect Willy and his watery pals.
K - 6th Science
Is This Water Clean Enough To Drink?
Students examine the steps of the hydrological cycle; identify surface water and groundwater; determine how surface water is cleaned before being used for drinking, bathing, cooking, and other direct purposes; and model a process used to clean water.
5th - 8th Science
PA Watersheds, Many Ways to the Sea
Students examine the water cycle and the factors that interact with watersheds. In this watersheds lesson students describe the purification process, trace the flow of infiltrate water through aquifers, and research the Internet to find data to help study local environmental conditions.
9th - 12th Science
Settling The Wasterwater Problem
Learners name models that are representations of larger objects. They suggest ways that industry, agriculture, and mining affect water quality. Pupils demonstrate the use of lagoons for treating wastewater. Students define the following terms groundwater, lagoon, model, surface water, and water treatment.
9th - 12th English Language Arts
Oceans: Water, Water Everywhere. . . but Only on the Earth!
It's not long, but it's thorough! This PowerPoint takes 4th - 8th grade earth scientists deeper into the oceans. They learn about tide and current activity and the forces that drive them. They also discover how wind and the rotation of our planet result in mounds of water surrounded by gyres.
4th - 8th Science
Identifying Watersheds with Topographic Maps
Students model a watershed and delineate one using topographic maps. In this hydrology lesson, students use aluminum foil to model a landscape and observe how water moves on it. They also observe the features of a topographic map and use it to delineate a watershed.
6th - 8th Science
Importance of Water
Students complete a KWL chart on what they comprehend about water. They complete a water activity determining how much usable water is available, and they determine the water usage in their households. Students take notes on water and the Earth's water tables and water cycle.
10th - 12th Science
Ground Water Contamination
While intended as background information for teachers, the information about the logistics and effects of the contamination of groundwater would make an excellent supplemental piece for kids with a high reading level. While there are few graphics or images to support the reading, it could be used to test reading comprehension or to support research on the topic.
8th - 12th Science CCSS: Adaptable
The Hydrologic (Water) Cycle
Learners construct a model of the hydrologic cycle, and observe that water is an element of a cycle in the natural environment. They explain how the hydrologic cycle works and why it is important, and compare the hydrologic cycle to other cycles found in nature.
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Wales and France make changes
February 23, 2010
Mike Phillips is on the Wales bench © Getty Images
Wales have named Mike Phillips on the bench for their Six Nations showdown with France at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night.
British & Irish Lions scrum-half Phillips made his return from a long-term ankle ligament injury in the Ospreys' Magners League victory over Connacht on Sunday and has been rushed into the 22 for the vital meeting with Les Bleus.
Phillips will provide back-up to Cardiff Blues' Richie Rees, who displaces Gareth Cooper in one of four personnel changes to the starting XV. Sale's Dwayne Peel, called into the squad by coach Warren Gatland on Sunday, does not make the 22, while Cooper has been released from the squad.
Huw Bennett is called in at hooker following an injury to Gareth Williams, while Deiniol Jones and Bradley Davies are named in the second-row following an injury to Alun-Wyn Jones and Jonathan Thomas' switch to blindside, to cover for the suspended Andy Powell.
Julien Bonnaire and Benjamin Fall are drafted into the France starting XV following injuries to Fulgence Ouedraogo and Vincent Clerc, with Clermont's Bonnaire set to win his 50th cap. France have been in ominous form so far in the tournament, powering past Scotland before ending Ireland's hopes of back-to-back Grand Slams with a clinical display at the Stade de France.
Bonnaire joins skipper Thierry Dusautoir and Imanol Harinordoquy in a powerful back-row while Pascal Pape and Lionel Nallet again start in the engine room. Up front, Thomas Domingo and Nicolas Mas are retained either side of hooker William Servat.
Wales: L Byrne (Ospreys); L Halfpenny (Cardiff Blues), J Hook (Ospreys), J Roberts (Cardiff Blues), S Williams (Ospreys); S Jones (Scarlets), R Rees (Cardiff Blues); P James (Ospreys), H Bennett (Ospreys), A Jones (Ospreys), B Davies (Cardiff Blues), D Jones (Cardiff Blues), J Thomas (Ospreys), M Williams (Cardiff Blues), R Jones (Ospreys, capt)
Replacements: K Owens (Scarlets), R Gill (Saracens), L Charteris (Newport Gwent Dragons), S Warburton (Cardiff Blues), M Phillips (Ospreys), A Bishop (Ospreys), T Shanklin (Cardiff Blues)
France: C Poitrenaud (Toulouse); B Fall (Bayonne), M Bastareaud (Stade Francais), Y Jauzion (Toulouse), A Palisson (Brive); F Trinh-Duc (Montpellier), M Parra (Clermont Auvergne); T Domingo (Clermont Auvergne), W Servat (Toulouse), N Mas (Perpignan), L Nallet (Racing-Metro), P Pape (Stade Francais), T Dusautoir (Toulouse, capt), J Bonnaire (Clermont Auvergne), I Harinordoquy (Biarritz)
Replacements: D Szarzewski (Stade Francais), J-B Poux (Toulouse), J Pierre (Clermont Auvergne), A Lapandry (Clermont Auvergne), F Michalak (Toulouse), D Marty (Perpignan), J Malzieu (Clermont Auvergne)
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