text:
Online tool that helps depositors determine how the insurance rules and limits apply to a specific group of deposit accounts — what's insured and what portion (if any) exceeds coverage limits at that bank.
Learn if your bank is insured, view locations, track history, and more.
The secure Internet channel for FDIC-insured institutions to conduct business and exchange information with the FDIC.
The inventory of other assets for sale -- including office furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
The FDIC announced today that insured commercial banks
posted record earnings for a second consecutive quarter. In the
second three months of 1997, the industry earned $14.6 billion,
an increase of $154 million over the previous quarterly earnings
record of $14.5 billion set in the first quarter of 1997.
Higher net interest income, supported by strong loan growth,
made the largest contribution to the improvement in industry
profits. Overall asset quality showed continued improvement
during the second quarter, but losses on credit card loans rose
to record high levels.
The FDIC also reported that insured savings institutions
earned $2.4 billion in the second quarter, matching first quarter
results but falling 8.2 percent from the $2.6 billion earned by
the industry in the second quarter of 1996. The decline reflects
higher income tax payments in 1997.
For the third consecutive quarter, no insured commercial
banks or savings institutions failed.
Second-quarter and first-half 1997 financial results for
9,308 FDIC-insured commercial banks and 1,852 FDIC-insured
savings institutions are contained in the agency's Quarterly
Banking Profile, which is based on quarterly reports of income
and condition filed by FDIC-insured banks and savings
institutions. Highlights follow.
Commercial Banks
The record $14.6 billion in second-quarter profits was
achieved despite lower earnings from credit-card operations.
Commercial banks that specialize in credit-card lending reported
an earnings decline of $334 million from first-quarter levels.
Commercial banks' average return on assets (ROA) -- a basic
yardstick of industry performance -- was 1.24 percent in the
second quarter, compared to 1.25 percent in the previous three
months and 1.27 percent in the year-earlier period.
Net interest income totaled $43.4 billion in the second
quarter, up $1.3 billion from the first quarter. Noninterest
income of $25.3 billion was $674 million higher than in the first
quarter, but this increase was offset by a $694 million increase
in provisions for loan losses. Noninterest expenses in the second
quarter totaled $41.4 billion, an increase of $1.0 billion from
the first quarter.
Industry earnings were also adversely affected by higher
loan-loss provisions and significant one-time expenses at several
large banks that specialize in credit-card lending. Profits at
these institutions, which together account for two-thirds of all
credit-card loans held by commercial banks, were $334 million
lower than in the first quarter. About one-third of the earnings
decline at these banks was attributable to higher loan-loss
provisions, reflecting rising charge-off rates on credit-card
loans. The remainder of the decline was due to accounting
adjustments and other nonrecurring expenses.
Asset-quality indicators improved for most loan categories
in the second quarter. An exception was credit-card loans, where
net charge-offs rose to record levels. The annualized net charge-off rate on banks' credit-card loans rose to 5.22 percent in the
second quarter, up from 4.92 percent in the first quarter and
4.48 percent in the second quarter of 1996. This is the highest
quarterly charge-off rate on credit-card loans in the 14 years
that banks have reported this information. The previous record
high was 4.97 percent, in the second quarter of 1992. Losses on
credit-card loans accounted for two-thirds of all loan charge-offs taken by banks during the second quarter.
Commercial bank assets grew by $129.4 billion in the second
quarter, to $4.8 trillion at mid-year. Almost 72 percent of the
increase in assets in the second quarter consisted of growth in
loans and leases. Lending growth was led by commercial and
industrial loans, which increased by $23 billion; by one- to
four-family residential mortgage loans, which rose by $19.0
billion; and by credit-card loans, which increased by $9.4
In the first half of 1997, commercial banks posted profits
of $29.1 billion -- the most the industry has ever earned in a
six-month period. The industry's first-half earnings represent a
14.2 percent increase over the same period in 1996. Average ROA
for the first half of 1997 was 1.25 percent, compared to 1.18
percent a year earlier.
Savings Institutions
Insured savings institutions earned $2.4 billion in the
second quarter, for an annualized ROA of 0.95 percent. While
virtually identical to the previous quarter's results, the
performance failed to match that of the year-earlier period when
the industry earned $2.6 billion and posted an ROA of 1.03
percent. In 1996's second quarter, a number of large savings
institutions used deferred tax assets to limit their income
taxes. Taxes in the second quarter of 1997 were $295 million
higher than a year earlier, which accounts for the $214-million
drop in industry earnings.
A record $20 billion in assets was transferred from the
thrift industry to the commercial banking industry in the second
quarter of 1997 due to mergers and charter conversions. However,
total assets of insured savings institutions still increased by
$7.9 billion.
The Insurance Funds
Rising investment income and a third consecutive quarter
without failures of insured institutions helped both the Bank
Insurance Fund (BIF) and the Savings Association Insurance Fund
(SAIF) continue to grow in the second quarter.
Despite virtually no income from deposit insurance premiums,
the BIF increased by $347 million, to $27.4 billion. The SAIF
increased by $124 million, to $9.1 billion. The BIF now has $1.35
in reserves for every $100 of deposits it insures, while the SAIF
has reserves of $1.32 per $100.
Congress created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 1933 to restore
public confidence in the nation's banking system. The FDIC insures deposits at
the nation's 11,191 banks and savings associations and it promotes the safety and
soundness of these institutions by identifying, monitoring and addressing risks
to which they are exposed.


text:
Future Combat Systems – the Army's long-troubled, mega-expensive reboot – is already in deep trouble. The last thing it needed was a scathing new review from Congress' investigative arm.
But according to InsideDefense.com, that's exactly what's about to happen. The Government Accountability Office has prepared a "highly critical report" that "questions the fundamentals of the program, from its maturity level to its budget."
The, um, future, of the Army's gazillion dollar project to make the force lighter, more lethal, and better-networked is already in question. Not only has the program been rejiggered, over and over again. But the climate for these kind of high-tech projects has suddenly grown cold. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has noted that "the spigot of defense funding opened by 9/11 is closing," he said. Programs like Future Combat Systems, which focus on tomorrow's "conventional and strategic conflicts" over today's small-and-dirty wars, are the most likely to get caught as that spigot closes.
To stave off "drastic measures by senior Pentagon officials or lawmakers," Defense News recently reported, the Army is looking "kill[ing] or delay[ing]," half of the new tanks, cannon, and personnel carriers at the heart of FCS. But those cuts may not be enough.
Advocates of restructuring or cutting back on FCS will find ammunition in the draft report. In it, GAO asserts that FCS is "unlikely to be executed" for the $159 billion the Army says it will cost...
Moreover... GAO states that the Army has already spent 60
percent of its FCS development funds even though "the most expensive activities remain to be done before the production decision" in 2013.
The report is set to be released next week. Next comes a pair of
Congressional hearings on FCS. The House Armed Services Committee meets on March 17th. Two weeks later, the House Appropriations defense subcommittee will examine FCS' fate.
- Army Pitches 'Future' Killers as Job-Savers
- Good News for Army's Troubled 'Future'
- Army: No Sats, No Problem for 'Future Combat'
- Pentagon Budget War About to Go From Cold to Hot?
- Army Launching 'Future Combat' P.R. Blitz
- Army's $200 Billion Reboot Fizzles; Murtha Wants $20 Billion More ...
- Army "Future" Pricier, Lamer by the Second
- Boeing Defends Big Price Tag for Army "Future"
- Army's Drones of the 'Future' Head to Iraq, Now
- Army's Familiar 'Future'

subset: commoncrawl


text:
RUE STIIC Ryder Shirt
$70 $149
Ryder Shirt by Rue Stiic
in WHITE APACHE PLUME
The Ryder Shirt is a long-sleeved, button-up shirt, featuring big western cuffs, square/oversized fit, extra long sleeves and a deep V-neckline. Made out of a silky rayon and in our exclusive Apache Plume White print.
- 100% Rayon
- Silky rayon
- Deep V-neck
- Big western cuffs
- Cold hand wash only
- Handmade lovingly in Bali, Indonesia
- No two pieces will ever be exactly the same
Model is an AU size 8 and wears Rue Stiic size Small


text:
Star Trek Enterprise: Kobayashi Maru by Michael A Martin and Andy Mangels
Beware – significant spoilers ahead
That's the last time I'll write a spoiler warning on these Enterprise reviews, as at some point you will have already caught up. However these books – set moments before the Romulan War novels – still rest in that space where a reviewer needs to be careful about what he gives away.
As the name suggests, the novel 'Kobayashi Maru' is the origin of the famous Kobayashi Maru training scenario that has been such a landmark reference to Starfleet Academy down through the ages. But beyond that, its placement in such a critical juncture – immediately preceding the Earth Romulan War – is a clever way to utilise such an iconic piece of Trek history.
The story was not as coherent as those that have come before it ('Last Full Measure' and 'The Good That Men Do') but is nevertheless a fine addition to the Enterprise relaunch. It acts as the necessary build-up for the Earth Romulan War, as well as continuing the work that Trip Tucker has been doing behind enemy lines. While littered with a few too many convenient occurrences along the way, you can still enjoy the story being told for the return of favourite characters.
I have mentioned it in both previous reviews that the authors don't seem to have a very good grasp on how to write a Vulcan. T'Pol seems far too driven by her emotions with no real time spent exploring why. A fundamental premise of the Star Trek universe has always been that Vulcan's do feel, and sometimes as strongly – if not more so – than humans, but that they repress those emotions. There is a lot an author can work with here, but Martin and Mangels don't seem to bother, rather, sending T'Pol off on hare-brained intergalactic chases with very little logical thought. It is disappointingly lazy writing, especially given the wealth of resources they have access to, and the deep characters they are playing with.
That being said, the interplay between the crewmembers is a welcome return to some of the old Trek stories of yore. While not as nuanced as other authors, Martin and Mangels do write a convincing Captain Archer, and the political interplay and pressures Archer – as well as fellow NX-class captain Erika Hernandez – are placed under make for highlights in this book. Sadly, characters like Travis Mayweather and Malcom Reed are two-dimensional and underused, while Hoshi Sato is relegated to barely more than a reoccurring character.
The reality is that I'm craving these stories and I'll take them no matter the form they're given to me. I want to read more about how the Federation formed and what happened to end the Earth-Romulan conflict. The fact that I'm being forced to read sloppy characterisation and plot is just unfortunate. I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend Kobayashi Maru to you, but if you are – like me – set on reading through the Enterprise relaunch, then you won't be overly taxed in reading this.
This Star Trek Enterprise: Kobayashi Maru book review was written by Joshua S Hill
Have you read Star Trek Enterprise: Kobayashi Maru?
We've found that while readers like to know what we think of a book they find additional reader reviews a massive help in deciding if it is the right book for them. So if you have a spare moment, please tell us your thoughts by writing a reader's review. Thank you.
Star Trek Enterprise: Kobayashi Maru reader reviews
6/10 from 1 reviews
There are currently no reader reviews for this book. Why not be the first?
Write a reader review
Thank you for taking the time to write a reader review for Star Trek Enterprise: Kobayashi Maru by Michael A Martin and Andy Mangels; it really helps other readers find that perfect next read. Kindly enter your name, country and review below and click the 'Submit your review' button to send.
More recommended reading in this genre
Star Trek TOS: Allegiance in Exile
David R George III
A beautiful green world, rich in fertile soil and temperate climate . . . a textbook Class-M planet that should be teeming with life. Scans show no life-signs, but there ar...
Star Trek Enterprise: To Brave the Storm
Michael A Martin
The Coalition of Planets has shattered, with Vulcan, Andor, and Tellar abrogating the treaty. Their pledge to come to the mutual defense of any power that is attacked has b...
Star Trek Enterprise: Beneath the Raptor's Wing
Michael A Martin
With nothing left to lose, the Romulan Star Empire engages in all-out war against humanity, determined once and for all to stop the human menace from spreading across the g...
Looking for more suggestions? Try these pages:


text:
I recently took a trip to the beach with my friends. I didn't' have a car or truck at the time so I had to rent one. Luckily I had found a good rental car coupon from Avis! I saved 35% on my rental and I loved it! I got to use it the whole time I rented it and I had zero issues with it as well. The booking process was great and I wouldn't want to book with any one else now. I love the beach and it seemed like the only sensible place to go while vacationing for the weekend, since it's close and relatively cheap to have a good time. So what I did was loaded up the back of the new explorer that we rented and headed towards to coast. The rental had plenty of room and also got great gas mileage. I couldn't have asked for anything better,especially for the price I paid. It was a great time and I can't wait to go back.
While there at the beach I enjoyed such activites as Skim-boarding, surfing, jet ski riding, parasailing and tanning. I had a lot of fun and got a good tan on. My friends and I rented out some jet ski's and that was a blast. I can't wait to do that again. While we were there, we had brought a cooler full of cold drinks that kept us hydrated and wanting more as well. So every few hours we had to run to the store and restock. Luckily our explorer was four wheel drive and we could drive it on the beach, that helped us save a lot of time also. Cocoa beach was a great place that still offers some amazing thrills for anyone willing to come on down. With my Avis coupon I ended up saving enough money to stay an extra day at the beach, so it made the vacation even better. I cannot wait to come back and stay even longer next time.


text: We had a wonderful 3 days and 2 nights on the beautiful Rahai'i Pangun. The whole crew looked after us every minute with great food, cool drinks and all the comforts to make our trip memorable. Thanks to Lorna, Sayful, Suryadi, Patirwin, Anto, Ujeng and Ready! And a big thanks to Aini who kindly helped us discover the hidden secrets of Sebangau National Park.


text:
Current region > Ireland
Royal Artillery Barracks
Royal Artillery Barracks
Client: Olympic Development Authority (ODA)
Project: Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich.
Contract Value: Not disclosed
Handover Date: Not disclosed
Natural ventilation - Design allows for natural ventilation, and provides for minimisation of mechanical ventilation.
Waste management - A site waste minimisation strategy implemented on site commits to the hierarchy of elimination, reduction, reuse, recycling and recovery. The site goal is to reuse or recycle 90% of onsite demolition wastes arising.


text:
Weddings and Events at Kings' Chapel
Weddings and Events at Kings' Chapel
Kings' Chapel offers a one of a kind, historic chapel reconstructed from it's original footprint, built in 1804. Our Clubhouse is just steps away and features indoor, poolside, and outdoor covered areas for your event. Call or text Club Director Laurie Montgomery for a tour or to book an event (615)260-3808. A Bridal Suite is available with a sitting area, bathrooms and large mirrors. Flat screen tv monitors are also available for playing special videos. Our executive chef will meet with you to customize the perfect menu for your day.
- Historic Chapel: $3,500 – seats 96, up to 150 with added chairs
- Clubhouse: $3,500 – seats 104 inside with outdoor veranda/pool deck for additional seating
- Chapel / Club Grounds: $2,500 for outdoor weddings
- Pool Deck & Cabana Area: $1,250
- Bridal or Groom Suite / Billiards Room: $500
- Wedding Coordinator Fee: $500
- Full Rental: $8,000 – Club, Chapel, Bridal Suite, Coordinator Fee
- Weekday Events – $500 discount


text:
S.824 - Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Expansion Act116th Congress (2019-2020) |
BillHide Overview
|Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] (Introduced 03/14/2019)
|Senate - Finance
|Latest Action:
|Senate - 03/14/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions)
This bill has the status Introduced
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Subject — Policy Area:
- Health
- View subjects
Summary: S.824 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)All Information (Except Text)
A summary is in progress.


text:
Terms and Conditions of Sale
1. Definitions. The "Seller" is Kayaku Advanced Materials, Inc., a Massachusetts company, and the party purchasing products from the Seller and that parties' affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees and agents are collectively referred to as the "Buyer". The "products" as used herein are the goods being purchased from the Seller.
2. Effect of Terms and Conditions. The Seller undertakes to sell or deliver the products to the Buyer on the express conditions that: (a) the Buyer assents to these Terms and Conditions of Sale, to which, where this document constitutes an offer, acceptance is expressly limited, (b) these Terms and Conditions of Sale together with the purchase order, constitute the complete and exclusive agreement between the Buyer and the Seller, superseding all prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, unless modified in a writing signed by an officer of the Seller, and (c) the Seller is not bound by any provisions, printed or otherwise, varying from or supplementing these Terms and Conditions of Sale that may appear in any purchase order or other document of the Buyer.
3. Buyer's Assent. The Buyer's assent to these Terms and Conditions of Sale shall be conclusively evidenced by the Buyer's delivery to the Seller of a purchase order for the products described on the face of this document, by the Buyer's accepting delivery of the products, or by the Buyer's payment for the products, or by any other evidence establishing acceptance.
4. Modifications. No modifications of these Terms and Conditions of Sale shall be of any force or effect unless signed by a duly authorized officer of the Seller. There is no oral understanding or agreement between the Buyer and the Seller.
5. Final Credit Approval. Any sale to the Buyer is subject to final credit approval by the Seller.
6. Delivery. Unless otherwise indicated, the price of products is F.O.B. the place of shipment, as the same is selected by the Seller. After delivery of products to the carrier, all risk of loss, damage, deterioration, or destruction of the products shall be borne by the Buyer. Seller will not be liable for any damages for failure to deliver within a requested time, but will use commercially reasonable efforts to make delivery within such time. The Buyer assumes all risks of failure or performance as a result of action or inaction (including failure to grant an export license) by government authority or public enemy, strikes, accidents, acts or omissions of carriers, fire, flood, severe weather conditions, acts of God, or other causes beyond the Seller's control or within the Buyer's control. Unless otherwise indicated hereon, shipment may be made by the method or carrier deemed most desirable by the Seller.
7. Inspection, Acceptance, Rejection. Delivery may be made in a unit or in lots as the Seller elects. The Buyer may reject an installment or claim breach as to it only because of a nonconformity that constitutes a substantial impairment of value and as to which, after written notice of nonconformity from the Buyer, there has been no cure or provision of assurance that cure will be made within thirty (30) days from the date of delivery for products manufactured by Kayaku Advanced Materials, Inc. and twenty (20) days from the date of delivery for products manufactured by other companies that are distributed by Kayaku Advanced Materials, Inc. The Buyer agrees to exercise, promptly following receipt, its right of inspection as to all products purchased hereunder, and in the event of any nonconformity of the products or tender of delivery, to exercise any right of rejection promptly and to state the particularly in connection with rejection the nonconformity upon the rejections is predicated. Failure to inspect or to give written notice of defects within five (5) days after discovery thereof shall constitute acceptance. In addition to such other duties as the Uniform Commercial Code may impose, the Buyer agrees that upon rejection it will comply with all reasonable instructions of the Seller.
8. Taxes. Any excise, sales, use, or similar taxes imposed by any governmental authority that the Seller may be required to pay, or to reimburse to other, by reason of the manufacture, ownership, use, or sale of any products delivered to the Buyer shall be the responsibility of the Buyer, and the Seller may invoice the Buyer therefore as the Seller determines.
9. Warranties, Limitation of Remedy. The Seller warrants that the products shipped to the Buyer are, subject to customary trade tolerances, or uniform quality and conform to the Seller's specifications thereof when stored in accordance with Seller's specifications, but only insofar as defects constituting a failure to meet such standard are discovered within twenty (20) days after receipt of shipment. The Seller's liability for breach of the above warranty shall arise only after written notice to the Seller describing with particularity the claimed breach and upon return of the products claimed to be defective, and shall be limited to the furnishing of a like quantity of the same products free from such defects or, at the Seller's option, to refund of the purchase price therefore. This remedy is the Buyer's exclusive remedy for any claim, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, arising out of this transaction, or alleged to have resulted from an act or omission of the seller.
11. Consequential and Incidental Damages. In no case shall the Seller be liable for consequential, special, punitive or incidental damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory. Such excluded damages embrace, without limitation, the Buyer's loss of profits, loss of savings or revenue, loss of associated equipment, cost of capital, cost of any substitute product or equipment, facilities, or services, downtime, claims of third parties including customers, and injury to person or property.
12. Assumption of Risk. The Buyer acknowledges that the toxicological and other properties of the product are not fully known and due care must be exercised in their handling. The Buyer assumes all risk, including, without limitation, that of injury or death to person or damage to property, arising out of or related to the handling or use of the products. These Terms and Conditions of Sale thus allocate the risk of product use between the Buyer and the Seller. This allocation is recognized by the parties and is reflected in the price of the products.
13. Claims for Shortages. Claims for shortages must be made within five (5) days after receipt of shipment. Any claim for non-receipt of all or part of Buyer's Order shall be limited to the purchase price of the products not delivered. Claims for non-receipt of shipment must be made within ten (10) days after receipt of the Seller's invoice. In the event of inability for any reason to supply the total quantity of products ordered by the Buyer, Seller may allocate its available supply among any or all purchasers as well as among facilities and divisions of the Buyer on such basis as it may deem fair and practical without liability for any failure or performance that may result there from.
14. Pricing – Prices are subject to change without notice.
15. Blanket Orders – Blanket orders are encouraged and accepted for forecasting and planning purposes only and may be rejected, in whole or in part, by the Seller. Product availability and pricing are subject to change without notice.
16. Hazardous Materials Indemnity. Buyer acknowledges that the products may be or become considered hazardous materials under various laws and regulations. To the extent known and easily available, Seller will furnish to Buyer material safety data sheets, including warnings and safety and health information, concerning the products and the containers therefore upon written request. Buyer agrees to disseminate such information so as to give warning of possible hazards to persons whom Buyer can reasonably foresee may be exposed to such hazards, including, but not limited to, Buyer's employees, agents, contractors, and customers. If Buyer fails to disseminate such warnings and information, Buyer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Seller against any and all liability arising out of or in any way connected with such failure, including but not limited to, liability for injury, sickness, death, and property damage, provided, however, that if such liability is based upon Seller's failure to meet its written specifications or to provide accurate information on its material safety data sheets, Buyer's indemnity to Seller shall be reduced by the proportion in which Seller contributed to such liability. Seller will provide Buyer with reasonable notice and opportunity to defend in the event any claims or demands are made on Seller as to which such indemnity relates.
17. Kayaku Advanced Materials, Inc. General Disclaimer. Unless Kayaku Advanced Materials, Inc. specifically and expressly contracts in writing with the customer for a particular intended use of our product, the choice of our product for any particular intended use is the sole and exclusive responsibility of the customer; and Kayaku Advanced Materials, Inc. shall in no event ever have any responsibility for, nor incur any liability for any particular use or application of its product by the customer absent such a specific and express written contractual agreement otherwise.
18. Services. Upon request and at its discretion, the Seller will furnish such technical advice or assistance as is available in reference to use of the Seller's products by the Buyer. The Seller assumes no obligation for liability for the advice or assistance given or results obtained or to update the same.
19. No Assignment. This contract is not transferable or assignable by the Buyer.
20. Disputed Matters and Claims. Communications concerning disputed matters and claims, including an instrument tendered as full satisfaction of debt, must be sent to the Credit Manager, Kayaku Advanced Materials, Inc., 200 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581.
21. Governing Law. This transaction shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts without giving effect to the choice of law provisions thereof.


text:
Student residence in Reims
Find your accommodation in a student residence in Reims
About 30 000 students are trained in the city of Reims in renowned institutions such as Sciences Po Reims, NEOMA Business School or the local university. Most of them have to look for student accommodation in Reims during their university studies. Via Studapart, students can find offers from private individuals but also real estate agencies. They have a wide choice among studios or shared apartments. Generally speaking, Reims students prefer to stay in a student residence. Residences have three extremely popular bonuses among students: their location, modernity and security. Once again, the whole range of student residences in Reims is present and available on the platform. It is now up to you to make your choice.


text:
UPDATE: French media has been citing this article left and right, which led to Lorie Pester's talent agency ECI to tweet one of the articles. If that's not a confirmation I don't know what is…just remember, you heard it here first!
French singer/actress Lorie Pester has been cast opposite Jackie Chan in the action extravaganza Dragon Blade, currently shooting under the direction of Daniel Lee (Black Mask, 14 Blades,…), we can exclusively report.
The historical epic, which also stars American actors John Cusack (Being John Malkovich) and Adrien Brody (The Pianist), is set to be China's most expensive production to date with a budget of $65 million. It tells the story of a Roman general (Cusack) who disappears into Han Dynasty China with his 1,000 man legion and is hunted down by Tiberius (Brody), another Roman general. Chan plays a Chinese commander who teams up with Cusack.
Pester spent most of last week shooting scenes for the film in the Gobi desert. It is unclear at this point what role she is playing, but it is safe to say her character is connected to Cusack's in some way as the two seem to have become fast friends based on their flurry of tweets.
Nevertheless this casting is sure to mark a turning point in the career of the young woman, who has been written off by many in her home country but may end up being an action star to watch.
Lorie, as she was initially simply known, burst onto the French musical scene in 2000 at the age of 18 and became an instant sensation and one of the very first performers discovered through the Internet (where her single was initially offered as a free download as no label wanted her).
Over the next few years Lorie, who gained a reputation as a French version of Britney Spears, aligned hit after hit and became one of France's best known and most influential celebrities, to the point where the term "Loriemania" was coined. At the height of her success, she was at the head of an empire which, in addition to an array of sold-out concerts, best-selling CDs, live DVDs and autobiographical picture books, put her at the head of both a fashion line and a toy line.
It seemed Lorie could do no wrong and everything she touched turned to gold. She became the youngest celebrity to be immortalised at the Grevin Wax Museum and was even considered to be the new face of Marianne, a fictional woman who is one of France's most powerful symbols. To this date she remains one of France's best-selling artists, having sold more CDs locally in the past decade than international superstars such as Madonna, Shakira and Rihanna. Not bad for someone who initially aspired to be a figure skater.
Unfortunately this incredible success proved to be incredibly short-lived as each album sold significantly less than its predecessor until her 2011 effort Regarde-Moi ("Look at Me") proved such an unmitigated disaster that Sony Music decided to get rid of its once shining star. A cover album produced independently the next year (Danse) did not fare any better.
Seemingly overnight, Lorie went from adulated idol to hasbeen joke in the French public opinion and became a tabloid celebrity better known for her romantic entanglements than her actual work, with attempted comebacks such as competing in Dancing with the Stars proving futile.
However Lorie turned out to be smarter than her critics gave her credit for, for as her musical career was waning she had already embarked on the slow journey to establish herself in the film world, taking back her surname, Pester, in the process.
Starting out with some dubbing work (she has been the official French voice of Disney's Tinkerbell since the 2008 film, among others), she went to star in a number of French television films and shows, with appreciative reviews and even made a guest appearance as a model in The Young and The Restless when the American soap came to shoot a few episodes in Paris in 2008. A short film she starred in is currently running a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Yet it is China that has ended up being the unexpected boost in Lorie's new career, when the fledgling actress attended the Beijing International Festival last year. There, she met director Jean-Marc Minéo (Bangkok Revenge) who cast her as a villain in his Algerian action/spy/martial arts movie Gates of The Sun: Algeria Forever (to be released later this year), an announcement which was made the next month at the Cannes Film Festival, where Lorie walked the famous red carpeted steps with Chinese actor Jiang Wu (A Touch of Sin).
But even more importantly it is also there that she met action superstar Jackie Chan (picture above) and things evidently went well as here she is now, in China, working with the man himself on his ambitious new film set to be released February of next year in IMAX 3D.
With roles in two intriguing and ambitious martial arts films, could Lorie Pester become a promising new female face for action cinema? Could she be the extremely rare French thespian to gain notoriety and a stable career internationally, she who, ironically, has been dismissed in her own country? It is all that we can hope for this hard-working and talented underdog, whose work we've previously highlighted on the site.
Until we have further news, we leave you with Lorie's two showreels ("action" and "acting") and respectively the first, best-selling and latest of her music videos. Sound off in the comments!


text:
04 Aug Oklahoma Sooners using STATSports player tracking to improve performance
Oklahoma is one of a growing number of programs using GPS to track and enhance practice performance, aid in recovery and get a fuller picture of what athletes or putting their bodies through as they prepare for competition.
The Sooners use a system by STATSports, an Ireland-based company that serves several other college and professional programs, including Florida State, Kentucky, Purdue, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL and the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards of the NBA.
The primary market to this point, though, has been European soccer clubs, including Manchester United and Arsenal. After experimental use on a handful of players last year, the OU strength and conditioning staff is monitoring approximately 50 Sooner players this season.
Most players wear the device — about 3.5 inches tall and 1.5 inches wide — in a pouch that has been ironed on the back of their undershirts.
Source: http://newsok.com/


text:
Ramset™ Self Drilling Particleboard Screws are designed for attaching particleboard and soft timbers to particleboard or soft timbers. Ideal for furniture, cabinet making and office partitioning applications.
Ramset™ Self Drilling Particleboard Screws are manufactured from fine grain high carbon steel and heat treated for strength.
The countersunk rib head self-embeds below the surface of the particleboard or timber for a flush finish.
Coarse thread for maximum grip and minimum stripout.
1. Using a drill driver or screw gun set to approx 1000rpm, insert the point of a Philips Head screwdriver bit into the recess of the screw, place the screw point against the surface to be fastened, push sharply to create a starting point, and drive the screw into the material until the head is flush with the surface.


text:
I wrote about internalised ableism, suicidal ideation, internetting whilst insane, candy crush and Robin Williams for the first issue of DH because yeah.
U can read more stuff (that isn't me being a whiny piss baby) here, including an interview I did with Kate Zambreno, one I did with the Coven, another with Angela Deane and a bunch of other cool shit that doesn't involve me (thank god) like that's the cool thing about being an editor. Cool shit beyond your own ego. And my own ego is fucking repulsive so.
But yeah, me writing about killing myself (I kno I'm bored of hearing about it to!!!) enjoy??!!
My suggested searches are 'how much prozacs does it take to…' and the genie off Alladdin has just killed himself.
Tweets saved in my drafts include:
I really want to kill myself but I also really want a sandwich. Also why is my bus so late.
I will literally pay someone to murder me in my sleep.
I do not post either, I post one that says:
'Candy Crush has taught me a lot about the inevitability of failure'
I play Candy Crush on the bus to work five minutes after I find out that the Genie off Aladdin has just killed himself. I fail at level twenty-three of Candy Crush for the twenty-third time. I have just turned twenty-three. (I have had my manuscript, Christ the Wolf, rejected considerably more than twenty-three times). I was hoping all that would add up to 666 because that would be sort of cool I guess, but it does not. Facebook notifies me of that boy I'm friends with on Facebook who's not actually alive anymore is a member of Freecycle and that I should join too. In March I wrote a four-thousand-word essay on some other dead people I knew, it's now July so I guess that's not getting published. Shrug. I think I want death more than I want success. But I'm not that good at either, so it's whatever I guess.
Tweets that I have published include:
-If anyone wants a ted talk on maintaining a kooky internet presence whilst chronically depressed/suicidal, I'm here and 100% available.
-My blog is less of a portfolio, more of a museum to the rapidly deteriorating state of my mental health. And I am 100% okay with that.
-I thought my skin had a seam, like a jacket, or a pair of jeans, I remembered it didn't-and started to cry.
-I'm not happy. I've never been happy. But maybe happiness isn't the point.
-The banality of mental illness, unchecked to do lists over literary epics.
-My theme song is Sean Kingston singing the word 'suicidal'. On repeat. For all eternity. I'm fun.
And the internet is a sort of eternity, black hole, deep sea, I once said the internet was like an ocean and all the fucked up shit in the deep web was like those David Attenborough sea monsters, and ppl looked at me like I was smart or something, but idk. It is a loop. A spiral. And that essay I wrote on being a survivor, on being a Woody fan girl, keeps looping, keeps on linking to my blog, and those film stills of Woody talking shit about Sylvia Plath, suicide and the college girl mentality keeps looping on tumblr.
I fail again at Candy Crush and the sweets keep pulsating and I'm looking at them like 'what do you want from me man?' I post on tumblr:
"i have nothing to offer anyone anymore, not that anyone wanted anything i was offering then but u dont wanna turn up with no bottle even if no ones gonna drink it anyway
i just want to die at this point"
Maybe not the best thing I wrote (Christ the Wolf is the best thing I wrote) but I'm still writing and that's something yeah? I actively resent that the whole #kill-ur-self agenda hasn't worked out for me yet. And I write a note about the throbbing beans on Candy Crush, I think I can use it in an essay or something. (I don't) And I think about the Maurice Sendak quote that goes something like 'I hope I die before you die so I don't have to miss you'. Too many people have died, I know that to be true, but who was I thinking of in particular? I forget. I forget a lot of things. Maybe it's the meds. Or maybe it was the drugs. (I miss drugs). I don't know. I do know that missing pet posters are the saddest, that when you die young you don't stay pretty you just become a corpse faster, that I'm technically both a genius and a retard (two words that have lost all meaning by this point) and that I'm really fucking bad at Candy Crush. I go to sleep, I go to work, I eat breakfast, I get the bus, I clean my teeth. I want to die. But maybe not necessarily in that order.


text:
By Steve McEachern, March 31 2013
Within human expectation resides the motive to both influence change and to protect oneself from change (perceived or real). It is therein that ambivalence emerges.
Freud described ambivalence as a simultaneous presence of both love and hate towards a common object, rooted in frustration experienced during a pursuit of nurture in our youth. Freud states that a human trait emerges having aggression towards others - often powerful adults.
Writing this on Easter Sunday, I am reminded as to who in history rates at the top of the list of the 'powerful adults', taken from the world by others. I refer to Luke 22:48, wherein Jesus asks: "Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?". Admittedly, my knowledge of religion is gained mostly from punch lines of social jokes as religion hasn't been taken too seriously in my own life. However, what is taken seriously by a lay person such as myself, is that religion based betrayal has been a long-standing fabric in human history both sewn and sown more than once.
The video accompanying this webpage leads us to ponder: what would Anne Frank, Dr. Martin Luther King, or John Lennon have further contributed to society if not taken from the world early? On May 25 1961, JFK gave a speech and issued a challenge to a nation that set in motion a path for the words "One giant leap for mankind" to be echoed eight years later. If not for being taken from this world on November 22 1963, JFK might have further challenged us to reach goals that would make reaching the moon look like a walk in the park. In 2012, Amanda Todd, a beautiful young teenage girl was motivated to reach out on YouTube prior to taking her own life as a victim of cyber-bullying. What might Ms. Todd have ultimately contributed to our world? She might have become a doctor skilled in saving the lives of children born with heart defects or she might have invented a new pollution free fuel source. No one will ever know.
In any event losing persons of influence leaves us with two perspectives to look upon. They with their lives cut short through hatred and bigotry, do continue to contribute to the world posthumously, as martyrs, whose deaths often fuel new awareness and fresh motivation in others regarding a common cause. Poverty, disease, and bigotry, these challenges surround our society, and so there is always a readily available cause for anyone to become involved in.
Let's just hope that we might eventually see the day where 'hate' has become the eighth 'dirty word'. When disappointed by a family member, my maternal grandmother would say "I love you; however right now I don't like you very much". It is a phrase deserving of more application in today's world.
You, you may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you will join us
And the world will live as one
- John Lennon, Imagine
When our expectations of the world (including ourselves) are not met, we must reach toward one more and essential expectation: tolerance. The question of how history will ultimately be written when bigotry and hate are extinguished remains a mystery, with an answer revealed only by the future - until then, and yet while only 'a small step for a man', I intend to do my part to 'live as one'.
Steve McEachern, March 31 2013


text:
The Star of India is coming home. It's been away three, long weeks getting a complete make-over in dry dock but is expected to be towed back to its familiar spot along the San Diego bay front during the noon hour on Friday, September 11. Can you think of a better reason to party? The San Diego Maritime Museum can't so they're throwing one and you're invited.
The 146-year old square-rigger is expected to tie up next to Anthony's by 12:30 or so and once she's secure, "let the party begin." There will be food, drinks, flags and even some live music supplied by the U.S. Navy Band. The festivities get underway at 10:00 AM if you want to arrive early and there will be special prices for landlubbers and sailors alike.


text:
BIG TIME GRAIN COMPANY, one of the hottest new acts in country music that played the Royal's World Series Celebration Rally for a half-million people at Union Station, has opened for Big & Rich, Restless Heart, Brother's Osborne, Gary Allan, Dan and Shay, Travis Tritt, Chase Bryant, JoDee Messina, and Los Lobos. In the evening, this talented band will make sure this fun-filled event ends with down-home, foot-stomping music.
ELECTRIC REV JIMMIE BRATCHER, a country and blues artist, storms the stage in the afternoon. Jimmie and his band have opened for Willie Nelson and the Doobie Brothers, among others. Bratcher's shows are worry-free zones, where the healing, good-time mojo of rockin' blues sets hearts, minds and maybe even souls, free. His latest album Secretly Famous is fueled by the same attitude.
Copyright © 2020 VetFestLive. All rights reserved.


text:
56 / 58 Adverts
Villa Detached, 1 floor, in a charming property
from $157/Night (rates)
8 people 6 adults, 2 kids
3 bedrooms
6 roomsLiveable floor area : 1,600 Sq.ft.
Ground surface : 0.37 acre
3 bedrooms
6 roomsLiveable floor area : 1,600 Sq.ft.
Ground surface : 0.37 acre
Swimming poolParking
- View : Unobscured, not overlooked, country side, swimming pool
- Kids welcome
- Setting : Quiet, Suitable for a relaxing break
- River at 6mi.
- Spa, Horse riding
- Exposure : South
Touristic region : discover Cévennes, Pont du Gard
Advert No. 60686
For your guidance
Contact by phone
Contact by email
For safety and quality control reasons, we strongly recommend to contact the owner through IHA Holiday Ads.
Reviews about the Advert 60686
Be the first to provide a review about this advert!
Advert 60686Euzet - Gard - France
Advert details 60686
Assets Villa
Swimming pool : Private swimming pool, rectangular (length 40', width 20'), steps in, child secure, outside shower
Parking : Parking uncovered : 3 off road.
Interior Villa with View: unobscured, not overlooked, country side, ...
Receive up to : 8 person(s) (6 adults, 2 kids)
Liveable floor area : 1,600 Sq.ft.
Interior layout : 6 Room(s), 3 bedroom(s), 2 bathroom, 1 toilets, living room 530 Sq.ft., sitting room 430 Sq.ft., separate kitchen, dining room, mezzanine, tv den
Sleeps - bed(s) : 3 full bed(s), 1 sleeper sofa(s) 2 pers, 2 possible extra bed(s)
Guest facilities : Fireplace, T.V., hi-fi system, vcr, DVD player, t.v points, radio alarmclock
Appliances : Crockery/flatware, kitchen utensils, cafetiere, electric coffee maker, toaster, gaz stove, oven, micro-wave oven, refridgerator, deep freeze, dish washer, washing machine, vacuum cleaner
Exterior Vacation rental in Setting: quiet, suitable for a relaxing break
Ground surface : 0.37 acre
Outside accommodation : Terrace 650 Sq.ft., covered terrace 215 Sq.ft.
Outside setting : Enclosed grounds 0.37 acre, yard 0.25 acre., lawn
Outside amenities : Summer kitchen, summer living area, BBQ, yard table(s), 12 yard seat(s), parasol, yard seated area, outside shower facilities, outside water closet facilities
Rates Calendar Availability Vacation rental in Euzet
Seasons & Availability Villa in Euzet
Rates Villa in Euzet
Check-in day
Season Night Weekend week 2 weeks Month
Low season - - $1100* Sat - -
Mid season - - $1320* Sat - -
High season - - $1650* Sat - -
Festive specials - - - - -
Promotional period - - - - -
ServiceFrequencyIncluded / SuppliedSupplementRates
Sheets1 X / per week$22
Towels1 X / per week$11
Single family home
Cleaning1 X / per week$110
Cleaning on departure$220
Yard/swimming pool maintenance1 X / per week
Airport transfers
Laundry1 X / per week
Baby sitting
Locally produced meals1 X / per week
For your guidance
Information :
Kids welcome
Pets accepted under certain conditions (ask the owner)
Personal transport advisable
Booking conditions
Reservation :
Payment made upon reservation : 30% of rental sum
Payment balance : on handing over the keys
Deposit required : $1100*
rentals :
Service charges included
Day tax included
Cleaning charge levy on departure : $220*
Accepted methods of payment :
International Money Order
Bank transfer (wire)
Leisure, Surroundings, Location Home 60686
Specific activities on site or less than 3 miles :
HORSE RIDING Gard
SPA Euzet
Leisure activities less than 12 miles : Bathing, canoeing, canyoning, golf, tennis, riding school, pony club, horse-drawn carriage, horse trecking, race track
Supervised : Riding school
Attractions and relaxation : Casino, natural spring baths, thermal baths, thalassotherapy center
SurroundingsCountryside - Cévennes
COUNTRYSIDE VACATION Touristic region : Cévennes
Locality :
Sandy beach at >31mi.
Public tennis court at 3mi.
9 hole golf course at 12.5mi.
River at 6mi.
Amenities :
Village center at 0.5mi.
Supermarket at 4.5mi.
Location AccessVilla Euzet
Chemin des Huyenes
30360 EuzetLanguedoc Roussillon
GPS coordinates of accommodation
Latitude 44°4'32"N
Longitude 4°13'58"E
Access routes Vacation rental 60686
at 21mi. / 40min.
Freeway (exit) A9
Remoulins, Gard, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Cities close by
Uzès (11,2mi.)
Nîmes (15.5mi.)
Aigues Mortes (40mi.)
Close to Foret de Rochefort, Ile d'Oiselet, Lez, Ile de la Barthelasse, Veyre, Etang de la Capelle, Homot, Roque de Vif, Arre, Foret de Malmont, Torrent le Rieumassel, Montagne du Bouges, Bois de Carnas, Dent de Rez, Ile de la Piboulette, Montagne d'Hortus, Alauzene, Bois Bouchas, Gorges du Gardon, Bois de la Baume, Pic de Montvaillant
Cities close by
Nearby places
Photos Villa 60686
Return to the rental listingsContact


text:
My apologies for the lack of posts lately. I'll try to rectify that. I've also changed some programming things so the RSS feed to this blog should hopefully work now.
Make #9, the fringe science issue is out and on the newstands. This is the world's best magazine, hands down. I am proud to be writing for it. I've got several pieces in it, including one on how to make a bullwhip. I've made a few now, and they are great fun to make and use.
Speaking of bullwhips, this just in from the website, showbizspy.com
|Harrison Ford threatens to quit Indina Jones!
|Date: 01/02/2007
Harrison Ford has threatened to quit the new Indiana Jones movie, unless he gets to use a real whip.
The 64-year-old actor, who plays the daredevil archaeologist, was told the weapon would have to be computer generated because of new film safety rules.
Harrison branded the rule "ridiculous" and said he would pull out of the film if he couldn't wield his whip.
A source said: "The idea was to take away the risk element the whip carries.
"Safety laws have changed since the last film and movie makers have to be much more careful.
Now they use computer graphics for any dangerous stuff."
Harrison was 39-years-old when the first Indiana Jones movie, 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark' was released in 1981.
'The Temple Of Doom' followed in 1983 and 'The Last Crusade' five years later.
The trilogy made more than £600 million at the box office.
The fourth movie is due for release next year.
I must say, I side with Harrison Ford on this. I think actually being able to hold and crack the whip would be pretty important to getting into the character. While there is some risk, I do not believe them to be particularly dangerous. Better that than say, driving while talking on a cell phone.


text:
" Wise words, illustrated: From the Buddha to Anne Frank "
In One Year Wiser, the wisdom of the world's great thinkers is brought to life in the beautiful hand-drawn illustrations of Huffington Post blogger and Zen Buddhist practitioner Mike Medaglia.
From Rumi to Roosevelt, the Buddha to Martin Luther King Jr., the illustrated meditations that fill this book will help you beat stress, be positive and appreciate the moment.
One Year Wiser is a book to fire your imagination, inspire change and guide you back to the here and now.
Taken from the publisher's website.
Happy New Year! I have been waiting and waiting and waiting for the perfect time to post this review; what better time than the New Year?
Now, if you've read my blog, you know that I mention Mike Medaglia a lot, not just because he is my friend and colleague but because he is also a wildly talented and inspiring individual – and now he has a book!
One Year Wiser is a beautiful collection of daily inspiration, delivered in the form of illustrated quotes from the likes of Rumi, Picasso, Thomas Jefferson and my personal favourite, Catherynne M. Valente (which can be found on September 13th). The illustrations are textured and really bring the quotes to life in beautiful muted tones (with the occasional splash of bright colour making them pop!). Using a mixture of traditional line work, digital colouring, and rich texture each illustration is the perfect way to start the day.
This wouldn't be an Elou Carroll Review without mentioning the book's production – it's a beautiful little object with hand-drawn endpapers (naturally), a bit bigger than a postcard and wonderfully weighty (you can feel the wisdom in that weight!). The cover is textured, a nod to the use of texture in the illustrations in its interior, with spot varnish to finish. Its head an tail bands cleverly coloured to match the title, and a ribbon so you will never lose your place. It's a lovely little book – perfect for gifting! As I'm a bit of a production nut, I love it, and I was beyond impressed when I saw it.
If you're looking for a daily dose of wisdom, a lovely design, beautiful illustrations and a lot of inspiration, One Year Wiser is the perfect little book for the task.


text:
|Hey, no pushing around the pool, people! Photography by Helmut Newton
Who isn't already falling for summer? Memorial Weekend always feels like the intro into warm weather, and we couldn't be more ready. Whether you're heading out of town or enjoying a nice staycation, here are a few links to get you inspired this three-day weekend.
Martha Stewart shares easy breezy grilling recipes. Perfect for impromptu gatherings of friends and family around the patio.
Before you can throw together an impromptu party, you might want to get your hands on a few pantry essentials. Julip Made has just the right list to get you started.
Just in case summer is sneaking up on you (like it is us!), get your slim on with these Vim + Vigor juices at Number One in HP Village. Yum!
With all the devastation in Oklahoma, our thoughts and prayers are still with those rebuilding their lives and digging through rubble in Moore and Shawnee. It's nice to see humanity shine through the storm in videos like this. Don't forget, you can still donate much needed funds to the survivors through the Red Cross.
Don't three-day weekends call for sugary sweets? They do in our book. SMP Living has the best recipe for baked cinnamon and sugar donuts.
We're still pretty pumped about being nominated for D Magazine's Reader's Choice Poll for Best Party Rentals. You can vote for us every day through June 2nd by going here. Thanks for your support!
Have a safe and happy weekend!


text:
Mimi Kirk
Mimi Kirk is a contributing writer to CityLab covering education, youth, and aging. Her writing has also appeared in The Washington Post, Foreign Policy, and Smithsonian.
\r\n", "tags": [], "is_404": false, "has_full_width_content": false, "kicker": "", "authors": ["Mimi Kirk"], "date": "2018-02-13T10:06:03-05:00", "path": "/equity/2018/02/the-age-friendly-city-cant-just-be-for-the-wealthy/553007/", "cities": [], "article_id": 553007, "share_text": "", "countries": [], "url": "https://www.citylab.com/equity/2018/02/the-age-friendly-city-cant-just-be-for-the-wealthy/553007/", "is_sponsored": false, "title": "The Age-Friendly City Can't Just Be for the Wealthy ", "request": {"experiment": null, "experiment_group": null, "experiment_id": null, "is_gdpr": false}, "og_type": "article", "report": "", "view": "article", "days_since_published": 777};window.CityLab.page_meta= {"grapeshot_last_updated": "2020-03-30T21:31:35.407465+00:00", "adtargeting": {"watson_categories": ["/health and fitness/aging", "/health and fitness", "/family and parenting"], "grapeshot_segments": ["an_affordable_housing", "gs_society", "gs_society_misc", "an_bankofamerica_negative", "an_fidelity_safe", "an_jpmc_safe", "an_ms_safe", "ap_alfaromeo_safe", "ap_bankofamerica_safe", "ap_citi_banking_safe", "ap_citi_hurricanes", "ap_citi_injury", "ap_citi_naacp_safe", "ap_citi_sex_safe", "ap_citi_transportation_safe", "ap_fidelity_safe", "ap_gwp", "ap_jpmc_safe", "ap_ms_safe", "ap_netflix_israeli_safe", "ap_texas_shooting_safe", "general_safe_gv", "an_apple_negative", "gs_family", "gs_family_elderly", "gs_health", "gs_home_property", "ap_sustainableinvesting", "gs_health_misc"]}, "article_last_updated": "2018-02-13T10:06:40-05:00", "watson": {"top_category": {"four": null, "full": "/health and fitness/aging", "three": null, "two": "aging", "one": "health and fitness"}, "entities": ["Chris Phillipson"], "keywords": ["older people", "age-friendly cities", "older people gathers", "Phillipson", "age-friendly cities movement", "older Manchester residents", "book Age-friendly Cities", "Chris Phillipson", "co-author Phillipson", "Beacon Hill neighborhood", "communities better places", "health care workers", "nonprofit membership organization", "Tine Buffel", "inequities Phillipson", "age advocacy group", "lower-income neighborhoods", "World Health Organization", "older adults", "affluent urban areas", "green spaces", "universal design features", "Tattnall Square Park", "older residents", "purpose-built planned developments", "real health benefits", "older person", "ADA compliant gateways", "age-friendly communities", "communities movement", "age-friendly movement", "village movement", "social events", "political discussions", "small staff", "U.S.\u2014a sign", "poorer health", "virtual villages", "Zushi City", "whiter end", "regular outings", "Global Perspective", "ardent desire", "grocery shopping", "medical appointments", "Global Network", "sans dues", "similar services", "spectrum\u2014Beacon Hill", "better quality"], "categories": ["/health and fitness/aging", "/health and fitness", "/family and parenting"], "concepts": ["Urban area", "Ageing", "Gerontology", "Village", "Old age", "City", "Developed environments", "Middle age"]}, "meta": {"content_headline_character_count": 52, "content_platform": "web", "channels": "design, equity, solutions", "first_published_time": "10:06", "last_updated_datetime": "2018-02-13T10:06:40-05:00", "social_title": "the age-friendly city can't just be for the wealthy ", "content_subtype": "citylab", "content_headline": "the age-friendly city can't just be for the wealthy ", "top_category_tier_4": null, "top_category_tier_1": "health and fitness", "top_category_tier_3": null, "top_category_tier_2": "aging", "primary_channel": "equity", "secondary_author": null, "primary_author": "mimi kirk", "grapeshot_segments": "an_affordable_housing,gs_society,gs_society_misc,an_bankofamerica_negative,an_fidelity_safe,an_jpmc_safe,an_ms_safe,ap_alfaromeo_safe,ap_bankofamerica_safe,ap_citi_banking_safe,ap_citi_hurricanes,ap_citi_injury,ap_citi_naacp_safe,ap_citi_sex_safe,ap_citi_transportation_safe,ap_fidelity_safe,ap_gwp,ap_jpmc_safe,ap_ms_safe,ap_netflix_israeli_safe,ap_texas_shooting_safe,general_safe_gv,an_apple_negative,gs_family,gs_family_elderly,gs_health,gs_home_property,ap_sustainableinvesting,gs_health_misc", "first_published_date": "2018-02-13", "editorial_categories": null, "is_404": false, "watson_categories": "/health and fitness/aging;/health and fitness;/family and parenting", "authors": "mimi kirk", "report": null, "content_headline_word_count": 9, "article_id": 553007, "social_description": "university of manchester researchers argue that the movement to make cities more livable for older residents must expand its work on inequality.
\r\n", "top_category_full": "/health and fitness/aging", "editorial_project": null, "content_headline_capitalized": "The Age-Friendly City Can't Just Be for the Wealthy ", "content_article_word_count": 1031, "first_published_datetime": "2018-02-13T10:06:03-05:00", "view": "amp"}, "article_word_count": 1031};window.CityLab.GTM={quantcastLabels: ["CityLab.Editorial.Title.The Age-Friendly City Can't Just Be for the Wealthy ", "CityLab.Editorial.Author.Mimi Kirk", "CityLab.Editorial.Channel.design", "CityLab.Editorial.Channel.equity", "CityLab.Editorial.Channel.solutions"],simplereach:{is_404: false,conf: {"channels": ["design", "equity", "solutions"], "date": "2018-02-13T10:06:03-05:00", "title": "The Age-Friendly City Can't Just Be for the Wealthy ", "url": "https://www.citylab.com/equity/2018/02/the-age-friendly-city-cant-just-be-for-the-wealthy/553007/", "authors": ["mimi-kirk"], "tags": [], "page_url": "https://www.citylab.com/equity/2018/02/the-age-friendly-city-cant-just-be-for-the-wealthy/553007/"} }}
In Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, as NPR recently reported, a group of older people gathers weekly for political discussions over breakfast. The get-together, along with regular outings to museums, plays, and even to other cities, is offered through the neighborhood's "village"—a nonprofit membership organization formed in 2002 designed to assist residents who wish to remain in their homes as they age. Members pay several hundred dollars a year in dues, which cover an office and small staff who organize the social events but also aid with necessities such as hiring home health care workers, helping with grocery shopping, and securing transport to medical appointments.
Today, more than 200 such virtual villages have been established in towns and cities across the U.S.—a sign of Americans' ardent desire to "age in place," or stay in their homes or communities as they grow older, and the advances made in giving them options to do so. But the village movement, as it's known, also illustrates how such advances have largely benefited those on the wealthier and whiter end of the spectrum—Beacon Hill, for instance, is known for its affluence—despite recent efforts to provide similar services, sans dues, to lower-income neighborhoods.
Researchers at the University of Manchester in the U.K. are shedding some light on the equity issues underlying global aging. In their new book Age-friendly Cities and Communities: A Global Perspective, Tine Buffel, Sophie Handler, and Chris Phillipson penned a "manifesto for change" that calls for a major expansion of what's known as the age-friendly cities movement, so more older adults can have a better quality of life—particularly those with fewer means and poorer health.
This movement has grown significantly over the past two decades, especially since the World Health Organization established the Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities in 2010. As of 2017, over 500 cities had signed on, from Amsterdam to Zushi City, Japan, pledging to institute policies that make their communities better places to grow older. In the United States, the age advocacy group AARP has worked as a WHO partner to secure 207 such communities.
"There was a realization that the world's population is aging at the same time as urbanization is occurring," said co-author Phillipson. WHO projects that the share of the global population aged 60 and older will be nearing a quarter by 2050, up from 12 percent today, and by 2030 three out of every five people will live in an urban area, up from a little over one in two today.
The cities and communities in the network have undertaken projects to accommodate the needs of their older residents—redesigning green spaces, offering trainings on how to use public transport, and pushing for more housing stock with so-called universal design features that make it easier to age in place, such as single-floor homes and apartments outfitted with wider halls and doorways that can accommodate a wheelchair. In Macon, Georgia, for instance, the city refurbished Tattnall Square Park, located across the street from a senior center, with ADA compliant gateways, wider sidewalks, and new benches.
But while much work has been accomplished, there's much more to do: hence the manifesto, which focuses in large part on inequality. Attempts to build age-friendly communities, whether aging-in-place villages established in affluent urban areas or purpose-built planned developments, have largely benefited high-income households, said Phillipson—leaving out the very communities most in need of infrastructural improvements. "And inequalities often grow worse as we age," he said. "It's hard to be an older person if you've had a lifelong experience of poverty."
Much of the age-friendly movement's work has also been geared toward healthier residents, Phillipson said, and more attention must be paid to those with both cognitive and physical disabilities. "The movement needs to address how it can be more socially inclusive," he said.
Such inclusivity also means pushing for a narrative that doesn't single out older people as the only group in need of urban redesign. "This implies that once you get to 60 you have needs that are different than everyone else, and that's not the case," said Phillipson. For example, as CityLab recently reported, young children living in cities face many of the same issues as older residents, namely a dependence on their immediate locality due to a more limited range of movement. The quality of home and neighborhood becomes even more important for these urbanites: "Studies show that a safe neighborhood with green spaces, well-maintained sidewalks, and the like encourage children, the elderly, and everyone in between to go out and exercise and socialize—and that has real health benefits," said Phillipson.
How can communities work to address the inequities Phillipson and his colleagues point to? For these researchers, getting older residents involved in urban design is key. This "co-production of the city," as they call it, goes beyond asking the elderly about their needs and wants to training older people to do research themselves—and then including them in decision-making processes.
For instance, Tine Buffel trained 123 older Manchester residents to conduct interviews with their harder-to-reach counterparts—those who live in social isolation and/or poverty, and those with very limited mobility—to find out what their needs are. These "co-researchers" then worked with the university and local authorities to fill the needs they documented, such as by forming social groups for older people in lower-income neighborhoods to fight isolation.
Expanding the age-friendly cities and communities movement so that it works to improve the lives of all faces two major obstacles: isolation of the movement, and a lack of funding in an age of austerity. Both, said Phillipson, can be addressed through collaboration with groups working for equality, community empowerment, and spatial justice, such as AARP and the Toronto-based NGO The International Federation on Ageing, along with academic institutions and broader campaigns working toward improving cities for the less well-off.
"We need to bring the age-friendly debate into discussions about urban equality and how to influence those who develop cities," said Phillipson. "This will greatly strengthen all sides."
Former HUD secretary and presidential candidate Julián Castro has ideas for state and federal leaders on protecting vulnerable renters from a housing disaster.
Some renters and homeowners are getting financial assistance during the economic disruption from the coronavirus pandemic. What about landlords?
We must prepare for a protracted battle with coronavirus. But there are changes we can make now to prepare locked-down cities for what's next.
The latest U.S. coronavirus aid package promises a partial and uneven economic recovery that leaves behind the African American community.
Will COVID-19 change how cities are designed? Michele Acuto of the Connected Cities Lab talks about density, urbanization and pandemic preparation.