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The Venturi stand at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2014, the Paris Motor Show, was simple but effective. On one side of the stand was an old Venturi Automobiles saloon car, on the back wall was the Venturi EV Land Speed Record holder and on the other side of the stand sat Stephane Sarrazin's Renault-Spark Formula E racer, or a show mock up at least.
TCF spoke to the Venturi Formula E Team to get their feelings after the first FIA Formula E e-Prix in Beijing.
We were really excited about getting to Beijing. It was the first Formula E race and we thought the pilotes did a great race. Stephane had a problem with the gearbox and he had to start from the back of the grid. He finished in ninth position so it's not bad going, getting ten places in the race. It was a really great race because it wasn't really easy on the race track.
Nick did a great race too, until the last corner. We were all very disappointed and shocked at the accident. We were really happy to see that he got out of the car and he was fine. Nick was really disappointed because he was expecting a lot and he really wanted to win this race. Unfortunately this kind of crash happens.
The team were pleased to know that Nick Heidfeld and his Rebellion Racing Rebellion R-One car-mate Nico Prost, had made up after the shunt which robbed both cars of a chance at the first ever e-Prix victory.
Nick and Nico are friends, they share a car with Rebellion. Last time they met it was at Austin, it was the first time they met after Beijing and they said, 'Ok this kind of thing happens, let's forget it'.
Of more concern now that we know that all escaped unharmed is the state of the Renault-Spark from Venturi. The team have asked for a relaxation of the regulations under force majure to allow them to put Heidfeld's second car back together.
The Formula E engineers are looking at the car. It went straight from Beijing to Malaysia and our engineers are asking the FIA if we can have a couple of more days to work on it. We are not supposed to touch the cars between the races. We have asked for extra days and we think they will let us. It's in process and our engineers work really well.
When Stephane broke his gearbox there were a lot of cars having broken gearboxes. Our Chief Technical 0fficer had to fight to get the last available gearbox and the team rebuilt the gearbox in two hours!
So Stephane had a great race, Nick had his crash which was unfortunate but it is a great experience to start this new championship.
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Pine Cone CHRISTMAS Ornament
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- REAL PINECONES. Set of 36 white tipped pine cone ornaments. Each pine cone measures approx 1 ½". All come with a SILVER CORD to easily hang on your Christmas tree.
- NATURAL PINECONE ORNAMENTS. Did you ever take a walk in the woods? Bring a little of the woodsy outdoors into your home with real pine cones. Add a drop of pine scent to these real pine cones and it will smell like the boughs of a pine tree in the woods.
- HOLIDAY DECOR EMBELLISHMENTS. Pine cones bring a festive flair to all of your holiday decorations. Add to wreaths, centerpieces, swags, bouquets, garlands and mantle decor. They also look great in a decorative bowl on your coffee table, hallway table or dining table.
- PINECONES FOR CRAFTS. These beautiful pinecones will look great with any of your holiday crafting projects. Kids love to make crafts and will enjoy incorporating these pine cones in their creations.
- SILVERY SNOW-COVERED PINE-CONES. Approximate size is 1 1/2" in diameter. 4CM.
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- COMPLETE SET RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX: In addition to the large variety of Christmas decor, each of these ornaments comes with a hanging string so you can start decorating right out of the box.
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- CHRISTMAS PINECONE DECORATIONS. Each glitter ornament is covered with silver, sparkling glitter and every green sprays and red Christmas berries. Each one comes with a twine string already attached. They are the perfect size to embellish a DIY Christmas wreath, decorative garland or a festive Christmas tree.
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Cutting tables equipped with different tools: rotative knife, crush cut, ultrasonic and laser.
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Thru seamless social engagement, Geoman aims to be the hub to honest engineering services & industrial equipments trade. We are better, stronger and more capable since our start up in 1983, as we integrate and upgrade ourselves continuously according to the ever changing technological advances. As we blend work ethic with education, our goal is to remain competitive yet provide high standards of engineering etiquette.
Our organization and people are trained along the needs of our fast-changing planet. Our position as a trading company in strategically located Singapore offers clients from countries all around the world easier communication & access to information & technical assistance when required.
At Geoman, we are committed to support the efficient use of resources in our own communities. We think "Green Transformation". Our products, e.g. TOSHIBA's inverter drives, are highly efficient on saving energy consumption, paving the way for our next generation's greener future.
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Several weeks ago, the twins got to eat rice cereal from a spoon for the first time. Here's a play by play:
Watching Daddy get the video camera ready
Ellen: Ummm...Mom? I'm not so sure about this.
Cole: This is pretty tasty.
Cole: Keep it coming!
Ellen: Yeah, this is seriously gross.
"I can't believe you just made me eat that."
"Please no more!!"
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Since then, they've become much neater eaters, but Ellen still makes faces at least during the first couple of bites. It's hilarious to watch. We tried peas tonight, and, of course, Cole ate them without a problem, but Ellen was made a face the entire time.
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|Ten years ago the Earl of Wyldewood didn't help Lady Olivia Rathbourne when she needed him most, now he's standing in her home offering his assistance. Like he can be trusted!
|Olivia's husband, never a kind man, has decided to enjoy death. In order to gain her inheritance, Olivia must complete his last remaining incomplete antiquities collections. While there is no time limit for this adventure he has also provided no funds. How in the world will she be able to pull this off?Olivia had never wanted Rathbourne, her father had forced her to marry him. She had written to Wyldewood several times begging him to rescue her but he refused to acknowledge her. She had thought he wanted to marry her – was she mistaken? He married shortly after she did. Was she wrong about him?
And the most important question of all: Can she trust him now?
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'The Men Of Lewis' Republished
We are delighted to announce that the book, 'The Men Of Lewis' by Norman C Macfarlane, has been republished and is now available at a very reasonable price.
This volume, first published in 1924, under the title The 'Men' of the Lews, consists of articles which originally appeared as a series in the Stornoway Gazette. They present sketches of some of the Lewis worthies of the 19th and 20th centuries, some of whom were known to the author himself. Norman C Macfarlane was a native of Lewis and after studies at Glasgow University and the New College, Edinburgh he was ordained and inducted to the ministry, serving congregations in Cruden and Juniper Green, Edinburgh. With the help of Dr John Macleod he has provided an invaluable collection of material well-worth bringing to the attention of a new generation. Apart from the lives of the men themselves, there are interesting sidelights on church life in Lewis in past years, including Communion Seasons, Question meetings and such like.
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The technology is a combination of metric reporting back to the website and non-invasive in-vehicle coaching to help change driver behavior instantly. Not knowing for sure how this works, I would assume it would be some sort of a voice prompt. This seems pretty cool, unless of course you are a crazy driver then the thing would most likely chirp at you quite a bit. I would be curious to see exactly how non-invasive it was.
From what I gather from the website and some of the news releases I read on the company, their technology is aimed mostly at fleets and insurance companies.
By working with GreenRoad, insurance companies can reduce claim costs, haveWhat do you think about this technology? Would you like your driving habits reported back to your insurance manager or boss? Do you think the non-invasive in-vehicle coaching would really just be a distraction or a plus? Would you simply get annoyed and drive worse? I personally think it would be a positive for fleets.
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With more wet weather on its way, PG&E reminds customers to have an emergency plan. In case of an evacuation, consider the following tips to stay safe: Create an emergency preparedness kit. Include food, water, personal supplies, medication and equipment such as portable radios and flas...
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Thermoforming manufacturer, Belgrade Polymer Products has secured business with a local customer who supplies radiator fan cowls for commercial and agricultural vehicles worldwide.
The Wellingborough-based vacuum-forming and injection-moulding company manufactures seven different sizes of ABS fan cowls, which are fitted as original equipment into vehicles for markets in the US and Middle East.
"We have been supplying this customer with three-quarters of their needs for several years now. Over the last 18 months we have secured 100 per cent of their business," explained Patrick Burke, Belgrade General Manager.
"Our convenient location nearby also helped to finalise our customer's decision. Their business is growing notably and keeping us busy thermo-forming thousands of fan cowls per year."
Burke believes this success is down to an excellent trading relationship, good communication and fully understanding their requirements.
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It's not long till the annual Dive Machine bash.
Saturday 10th December 2016 at the Rose and Crown in Tonbridge we will be enjoying a 3 course meal with coffee and mints & our own private DJ for the night. On the evening we will be raising money for our chosen charity the RNLI.
Raffle prizes are coming in from the suppliers and we have some lovely items from #DiveOceanic #SuuntoDivingUK #AquaLungUK #PADI #blueotwo Obsession II and more coming……
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I've been jotting down some quotes lately from my little man as he grapples with some big concepts in life, like the passage of time. And cookies. And I just purchased a new "text on image" app, so, you know, VOILA. Enjoy a glimpse into life with a preschooler, folks. All photography by … Continue reading Introspective quotes…from my 3-year-old
Month: February 2016
Confronting resentment in parenting a strong-willed child
Yep, that was my child tantruming. Again. Laid out, screaming. SCREAMING. Refusing to leave the doctor's office. It wasn't my baby or my toddler (both of whom I was also juggling as we tried to make a much less dramatic exit), but my dear oldest, who was about five years old at the time. The offense? … Continue reading Confronting resentment in parenting a strong-willed child


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WP Theme Options it's an Option Panel Framework for WordPress, powered by FuseCoders, a small group of young Portuguese entrepreneurs and Digital Nomads.
Currently we have all our projects and clients projects with WordPress, we already developed dozens of Themes. In the past one thing that were always annoying for us, was Option Panels, before we created this product we had 2 options:
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After the Emma and the Beast Horror Show, Mother Nature taps her baton and leads her Spring Fantasia. Trees stretch and yawn. Snowdrops vie with the morning frosts. Birds house hunt. Hedgerows rub the sleep from their eyes. Lambs wobble into the world. Daffodils floodlight the greening grass.
Spring in the British and Irish countryside is truly fantastic. Every day the sun is warmer. Every day is change for the better. The welcome mat is out. Let's go for it!
It is so easy to find first-rate places to stay and enjoy the British and Irish way of Spring time life. Use our brochure of bed and breakfast accommodation – The Little Green Book – and websites www.bedandbreakfastnationwide.com for B&B homes and www.holidaycottagesnationwide.co.uk for self-catering.
All the B&Bs and cottages have been specially selected to ensure that they provide high quality accommodation. They range from country cottages to town houses, manor houses to farm houses – all offering a warm welcome and good value. The hosts are all keen to promote their part of the country and suggest fun days out and how best to get there.
A great way of discovering new parts and making the most of our heritage is to join Easter egg hunts and trails. Once again, the National Trust and the National Trust for Scotland are holding Easter egg fun and games at hundreds of their sites (www.nationaltrust.org.uk) (www.nts.org.uk).
In Wales, it's the Year of the Sea. The 870-mile Wales Coast Path is a springboard to seascapes, beaches, harbours and islands…and rivers taking you inland to lakes and reservoirs. See (www.visitwales.com).
Spring is a great time to visit the 'Island of Ireland'. The Wild Atlantic Way is still just that and the Causeway Coastal Route is still as legendary…and its 11 cities are warm and buzzing with festivals. See (www.ireland.com).
For many, England is at its best at this time of the year. How about a Wild Flower Spring Safari on the North York Moors or Dartmoor as it welcomes the sun? Or see Wordsworth's daffodils in his beloved Lake District? See (www.visitengland.com).
Scotland is celebrating the Year of Young People who are showcasing their talents in a programme of nationwide events. Take a deep breath and 'bag' a Munro or climb the 240 steps up the Wallace National Monument then enjoy Scotland's finest fare. Visit (www.visitscotland.com).
We mentioned the wildlife hard at work. Make the most of this by visiting our tremendous variety of nature reserves (www.rspb.org.uk) and (www.wildlifetrusts.org). And catch our wonderful woodlands as they prepare for summer (www.woodlandtrust.org.uk).
It is also a great time for walking the lanes, woods, moors and heaths. There are walking festivals planned for all parts this year. The Ramblers will help you out and about (www.ramblers.org.uk).
Some more ideas…
8th – 25th – Glasgow International Comedy Festival
17th – 18th – Marmalade Festivals, Penrith and Dalemain, Cumbria
24th – 25th – Discover Lincolnshire Weekend
30th – April 2nd – Teddies Go Free, Muncaster Castle, Cumbria
30th – April 2nd – Giant Egg Hunt Challenge, Blenheim Palace
1st – 2nd – Festival of Steam and Transport, Historic Dockyard, Chatham
6th – 8th – 51st Northumbrian Gathering
12th – 13th – Gin Festival, Torquay
18th – 27th – Tulip Celebrations, Hever Castle, Kent
28th – 29th – Wonderwool Wales, Builth Wells
3rd – 6th – Tour de Yorkshire Cycle Race
4th – 6th – Garden Show Ireland, Antrim Castle
5th – 7th – Brixham Pirate Festival
19th – 20th – Royal Welsh Spring Festival
25th – 28th – Tall Ships Regatta, Liverpool
25th – June 3rd – Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival, Ballycastle
26th – June 3rd – Geopark Festival, Devon
…and even more in our Days Out Diary.
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Students who want to pursue a career in theatrical makeup have a number of options, particularly on either side of the country located near large cities. The schools in these cities offer students the advantage of being near major theatre venues such as Broadway, where they can examine their craft or, perhaps, receive internships with performing groups.
EI School of Professional Makeup
The EI School of Professional Makeup offers courses in beauty and corrective makeup, high fashion photographic makeup, hair styling, air-brushing, wedding business and the psychology of beauty. Instructors are professionals in the industry, and all of them have years of experience. They all also specialize in one particular area. Their library has over 1,000 volumes, hundreds of magazines and photographs of specialty makeup. They also accept international students after they have obtained their student visas. When students come close to graduation time, career services help with resumes, business card production, finding job listings and other components of the job search.
EI School of Professional Makeup
1622 North Highland Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90028
Joe Blasco Makeup School
Joe Blasco Makeup school prides itself on the fact that one of its campuses in located in Hollywood, and near a number of popular theatrical and cinematic venues including the Egyptian Theatre, Greek Theatre, Hollywood Bowl, Paramount Pictures and Raleigh Studios. Courses include professional make-up artistry and advanced prosthetics. For masters students, combined courses are offered consisting of the aforementioned two in addition to advanced beauty. In addition, the school is the longest existing one of its kind, appearing on the scene in 1980. The school does not have on campus housing; however, they recommend housing accommodations at the nearby Rancho Los Feliz, Best Western Hollywood Hills, City Heights, Oakwood Corporate Housing and Hampton Place.
Joe Blasco Makeup School
1670 Hillhurst Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
Make-Up Designory
At two campuses, one in Los Angeles and the other in New York, students are prepared for careers in the entertainment, fashion and retail business. Programs in New York include fashion makeup artistry, film and television makeup artistry, multimedia makeup artistry and master makeup artistry. Courses include fundamentals of beauty makeup, studio hairstyling for the makeup artist, beauty lab, character makeup, lab techniques and an airbrush class. Their career services program promises to help current students, as well as students who have already graduated from the school. In addition to traditional requirements for admission into an institution of higher learning, students must also pass a written examination.
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Shameless, House of Lies and Calfornication have all been picked up for new seasons, Showtime announced Wednesday.
"These three shows are clearly resonating with audiences as evidenced by their steady growth on Sunday nights," said David Nevins, Showtime's president of entertainment. "We are extremely pleased with the creative work being done by the casts, producers and writers — and I so appreciate that each of these series has such a clear and distinctive voice."
Complete pilot season scoop
Shameless, in its second season, is Showtime's No. 2 rated show (Dexter holds the No.1 spot). William H. Macy stars in the drama as a working-class father of a Chicago family. Emmy Rossum plays his daughter who keeps the home together while Macy's character is out gallivanting and drinking.
House of Lies, starring Don Cheadle, debuted on Jan. 8 as the network's second highest-rated freshman premiere. The dark comedy follows Cheadle's character, Marty Kaan, a management consultant who will stop at nothing to get business deals done.
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Californication, renewed for a sixth season, stars David Duchovny as Hank Moody, a self-involved novelist who struggles to raise his teenage daughter, while trying win back his ex-girlfriend (and the mother of his child).
Which show of these three do you like the best?
Shameless, House of Lies and Calfornication have all been picked up for new seasons, Showtime announced Wednesday.


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Scout's Honor Rescue Adoption Event in Houston Heights
Posted on December 2, 2010 By Michelle Mantor ADOPTIONS, HEADLINE, NEWS & EVENTS, PET CHARITIES
Join Scout's Honor Rescue for a fantastic adoption day! The adoptions will take place December 4 and will be located at 1128 Heights Blvd from 10 AM to 3 PM. They will have dogs and cats looking for their forever home. For more information, please visit www.scoutshonorrescue.org.


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Quai D'Orsay are best suited for the European market. For example, the Imperials are a light, sweet smoke not usually associated with Churchills. Generally, the brand has dry, aromatic, woody flavours. Although, some blends have a milder flavour that is a little more consistent.
The Quai D'Orsay cigar brand was created in 1973 mainly to appeal to the growing French market. The French market was more open to the milder taste with a lighter wrapper hence why the company introduced their Corona cigars with a lighter shaded Claro Claro wrapper. As this fashion died out in the late 1980's, so did the Corona Claro Claro, it was replaced by the Corona Claro; a 5 5/8″ cigar with a 42 ring gauge (143 x 16.67 mm). All sizes are hand rolled in Cuba with a light tasting blend of leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region.


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Pest Control Treatments Johannesburg is not an optional or emergency back up strategy, it needs to be done regularly. Having a professional pest control specialist out at your home at fixed intervals will will guarantee you are without bugs and pests in your home and business. This will prevent any undesirable pest infestations and keep the creepy bugs out of your home. It is crucial to a healthy home.
A Professional pest control Service technician in Johannesburg can easily find pests that will create structural damage to your home or business properties early which permits you to maintain your financial investment. Not all pests attack the structure of your house, some bugs produce problems with electrical circuitry or perhaps spread illness to residents.
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Ants are a problem that many people have. There is absolutely nothing more disturbing, bothersome or humiliating than having ants in your house. Moreover, there are a number of various types of ants that can be hazardous to you or your members of the family, there are other ants that can do serious damage to the woodwork or woodworking in your house.
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There is nothing even worse than finding out that your home is infested with cockroaches. The first breeding pair might have appeared approximately a year back, but because cockroaches are not just extremely proficient at hiding in the smallest of spaces you may not have seen their presence till recently.
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There are numerous types of rodent repellents to assist any house owner in ridding mice or rats away from their house. Several types of rodent repellents include chemical services, however other types consist of natural methods and ultrasonic gadgets such as traps. Rodents can be found in gardens, under sheds, and even within walls of some houses. They bring illness and inconveniences into any family, but with appropriate rodent repellent techniques they can be removed.
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Bedbugs can be a serious problem if they are not taken care off. A bedbug is an insect that lives off of human and mammal blood. In fact, it needs the blood to survive.
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When birds start to overrun your home and neighborhood, they can quickly end up being a problem that should be eliminated with the help of a pest control service. Bird problems can happen in urban locations and can affect business structures, food warehouse and multi-family real estate units, producing health and structural dangers as well as ending up being a nuisance to people who live and work in these locations.
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Spiders are one of the most feared and reviled creatures on earth. No one quite knows why we love to hate spiders like we do. Arachnophobia is real, and there are people who would rather jump off a cliff than take on a spider. In reality, most spiders are harmless. There are a few spiders, like the black widow and the brown recluse , which can cause serious harm if they bite. You can get rid of spiders fairly easily if they scare the bajeebers out of you.
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A specialist pest control company Johannesburg will be able to provide you with a customized solution for controlling your pest problem. As every home is different so is the pest control requirements and therefore no one size fits all solution exists.
Potential Pest Problems Johannesburg Are Caught Early – Most rodents or bugs can reproduce rapidly once they find a habitable area to nest. This can create a snowball effect for the pest population in your home. A thorough pest control technician will be able to identify potential pest infestations and can stop them from growing. You won't have to worry about a growing pest population on your property. Your pest technician should not only treat for current pest problems every service but also inspect for potential problems.
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Many of the pest control products that you buy over the counter in Johannesburg contain deadly chemicals and if used without caution it can be harmful to your health as well as that of your pets. Pest control companies use treatments that are effective and save to the environment and they take great care with your safety. Pest control technicians are well trained in the use and selection of the correct products and their application. So instead of risking the safety and health of your family, you can choose to hire a professional pest control specialist service.
Prevent Spread Of Diseases – Particularly roaches and rats leave droppings that carry diseases. These droppings will become brittle and turn into dust. The dust contaminates the air making the diseases airborne. Roach droppings often contribute to asthma in children. Rats can spread Hantavirus and other life-threatening disease. A thorough clean up of waste by a licensed pest control specialist will resolve this problem.
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If you do not control pests like rodents and termites they can cause a lot of damage to your house. You may have to spend thousands of rands on the repairs if you leave them untreated. Pest control companies provide a cost effective solution to eliminating pests permanently. The normal cost of controlling pests in a professional manner is just a fraction of what you may have to spend on repairing the damage that may be caused otherwise.
One Pest Welcomes Other Pests – Pests tend to live in close proximity to each other because they either feed on other pests or your current pest problem has created a welcoming setting for other pests. Bees create honeycomb that attracts roaches and ants . The sweet honey is a perfect food source for ants and roaches . So if you have bees on your property you could have other nuisance pests as well.
A regular pest control service Johannesburg is much more affordable than doing costly home repairs from pests. Protect your property today by looking into a pest control service that fits your needs. Ensure that the company you choose offers a free inspection and gives you a guaranteed price on service costs in Johannesburg.
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The global automotive entertainment systems market is expected to witness exponential growth, owing to innovation and early adoption of these sophisticated devices. Entertainment systems such as rear-seat entertainment systems, satellite radio, and MP3 players have swiftly emerged as preferred features in contemporary automobile entertainment system offerings. The automotive entertainment systems market is foreseen to display a surge in number of new entrants to get a share of the growing market.
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Surge in global income level has boosted the growth of luxury and high-end car segments; consequently, resulting in the development of the automotive entertainment systems market. Growing modifications in customer experience, surging social status apprehensions, and reduced costs have encouraged the automotive entertainment systems market development. Urban lifestyle is foreseen to emerge as another driving factor as commute distances have lengthened.
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At Couture Wedding Planning we help you plan your wedding in a relaxed and stress free way. So much work goes into planning a wedding and although not everyone can work with a wedding planner, we wanted to give you some insight into how we work with a couple, from start to finish, to plan and style their wedding. Hopefully, this insight can help give you some ideas of how to go about planning your own wedding.
Meet Teresa and Leigh. When Leigh proposed, he put on an elaborate treasure hunt around Sydney and at the final destination he presented her with an engagement ring and popped the question. Teresa and Leigh first enlisted our wedding planning services back in March 2010 for their wedding on 10th September 2011. As Teresa and Leigh live up in Port Macquarie I think they felt it was important to have someone in Sydney as their representative.
The first line of business was to lock in the venues for the ceremony and the reception. For the ceremony, Teresa and Leigh wanted a Grand affair so we asked St Mary's Cathedral if they could be married there. Sergeants Mess in Mosman was chosen for the reception after Teresa, Leigh and I explored a number of different venues in May 2010. They fell in love with the beautiful harbour side venue instantly.
Photography by Cavanagh Photography
We selected Cavanagh Photography because Leigh and Teresa love their unscripted and candid style of photography. We also loved the cinematography style that Untitled Film Works created and decided to book them on the spot. Cavanagh Photography and Untitled Film Works decided to come to a number of pre-wedding events such as Leigh's final suit fitting and Teresa's final dress fitting as well as their Tea Ceremony.
With the necessities out of the way it was time for the shopping! When shopping for Teresa's wedding gown we went to see a number of designers during the months of August and September but no luck! Teresa liked the top of one dress and the bottom of another but could not find the perfect combination. This is when I suggested we talk to Steven Khalil so he could design her a couture gown, using elements of the other dresses that she had seen. I think having a couture gown made for you is one of the most amazing experiences you can have – everything is made to fit you perfectly.
As it is very traditional for Asian brides to change during their reception, Teresa purchased her beautiful Helen English gown for the dancing part of the evening. It was golden silk with lace applique on the shoulders.
For Leigh's suit we wanted something special so we engaged the services of Matthew Lawrence Bespoke in Paddington. I discovered during the planning process that Leigh was a big fan of transformers so we discussed this with Matthew and he suggested that he create a custom made lining with Transformer blue prints on it for Leigh's navy Church suit. For the evening Leigh changed into a white suit also made by Matthew Lawrence Bespoke. Leigh also purchased Transformer cufflinks for all the groomsmen.
Teresa discovered her Bridesmaids dresses at George and instantly ordered them for her 6 bridesmaids. They were an electric blue colour with a lovely ruffle detail on the shoulder. The colour really popped in all the photographs of the wedding! As Leigh is originally from Melbourne he flew down there to meet up with his 6 groomsmen who all live there as well and purchased a slim line black suit for each of them from Tarocash.
We then decided to go see Huetopia the wedding stationery designers. We began by designing a simple save the date card which we sent out to all Teresa and Leigh's guests before Christmas 2010. In the New Year we had Huetopia design Teresa and Leigh's invitations. It was a beautiful navy blue silk mounted with silver silk and finished off with a black custom made wax seal with Teresa and Leigh's initials on a black grosgrain ribbon. The invitations set the colour inspiration for the rest of the wedding – white and navy blue.
Teresa expressed that she would like each guest to receive a letterpress ceremony booklet for the ceremony. I suggested to Teresa that we add a Motif of the frontage of the Cathedral to the booklet, which she loved, and Bespoke Letterpress Boutique in Melbourne designed a ceremony booklet with this beautiful Motif on it for us.
In Jan of 2011 we met with our Styling Team. Firstly we engaged the talented Stylist Anthony Del Col from Staging Connections to do all the draping, lighting, staging, candles and linen for the reception. We also met with Maria Lush the floral designer who is well known for her floral installations. Teresa decided she wanted all white flowers so Maria started to develop 3 different floral centerpieces for their big day and an elaborate bridal table with white blooms.
To help gather inspiration, we ask our clients to email styling and wedding images they like and from those, together with images that we love, we create a Digital Scrapbook on our iPad. Teresa and I showed these images to Maria and Anthony for inspiration. Teresa also explored Anthony Del Col and Maria Lush's portfolios of work and added ideas to the wedding day inspiration. Teresa and Leigh then met a month before with Maria Lush and Anthony Del Col at Staging Connections where they showed the couple what each of their three guest table centerpieces would look like. We were able to tweak the styling a little and add some pillar candles to finalize the look.
We decided to finish the tables with hand calligraphy menus tied with the place card, table numbers and seating plan created by Wills Quills.
Maria Lush also provided Teresa, at her final dress fitting with Steven Khalil, with a mock up of what her bouquet would look like to check if she was happy with it before the wedding day and to see if it is suited the gown. It was a combination of David Austin roses and ranunculus with white phalaenopsis orchids for a modern element.In the end we decided to remove the feathers for the final wedding day bouquet.
For the ceremony, Maria then added rose, Singapore orchids and jasmine to the pews of the church.
The stunning wedding cake was designed by Faye Cahill. I was a 5-tier wedding cake with silver foil and damask elements to tie into the styling of the room. During the cutting, the cake was taken out to the balcony and then as Teresa and Leigh cut the cake a fireworks display erupted for all their guest to enjoy. The Fireworks where by Foti Fireworks who are also responsible for the Sydney New Year's Eve Fireworks each year!
Teresa and Leigh danced the night away to the Baker Boys Band and had a bit of fun in the Flashback Photobooth that we arranged. The entire bridal party then left at the end of the night in a Manhattan Stretch Hummer (it was the only car big enough to take all 14 of them) for the after party at a city night club.
After Planning Teresa and Leigh's Wedding for a year and half, we are so proud to take you through all the elements that made their wedding day so amazing!! We had the best time planning the wedding and would love to share their wedding film by Untitled Film Works. Enjoy!
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Photography by Cavanagh Photography / Film Produced by Untitled Film Works
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Bruno Mars is one of many artists to donate a song to the relief compilation to benefit the Philippines and victims of the super storm, Typhoon Haiyan.
The album, entitled Songs for the Philippines, is available on iTunes for $9.99. Bruno Mars is joined by artists that span the genre spectrum, from The Beatles to Justin Bieber, Lorde to Linkin Park. The tracks are published by label giants Sony, Warner Music and Universal; Bruno Mars' contribution, "Count on Me" (from his album Doo-Wops & Hooligans), comes courtesy of Warner music by way of Atlantic/Elektra.
All proceeds from the compilation will go to the Philippine Red Cross to aid in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.
Bruno Mars, more properly known by his birth name, Peter Henandez, contributed perhaps the most apt song in "Count on Me," an airy, crooning ballad of reassurance. It's essentially the mantra of the compilation, the reliability of others in the face of adversity.
Recently, Bruno Mars happened to spark the ire of Kanye West (like that's hard) by… winning too much at the MTV Video Music Awards?
"Bruno Mars won all the motherf****ing awards and s***," West reportedly ranted at a recent show in Brooklyn
Among the awards Bruno Mars took home were "Best Male Video" and "Best Choreography." Yes, Kanye, Bruno Mars won two awards. Justin Timberlake and Macklemore each took home three. Not sure about your math skills, Mr. West, but maybe you should focus a different number: zero, the number of nominations you had. Up your own game instead of hating on Bruno Mars, maybe?
Yo, Kanye, I'm really happy for you, I'ma let you finish, but Bruno Mars has only taken home two VMAs in all time! Only two in all time!
Looking to the future, Bruno Mars, fresh off the European leg of his "Moonshine Jungle" tour, is slated for a couple of dates in Las Vegas before headlining the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford New Jersey on February 2, 2014.
How do you like Bruno Mars' contribution to the Songs for the Philippines? Should Kanye West be upset with Bruno Mars' VMA wins?


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She sure is the sweetestPosted on 2016 under Family/Home | Comments are off
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Every Friday is my schedule of doing my laundry. But because I am not feeling well I did not able to do my laundry. It makes me sad seeing my loads of laundry but I am so weak to do it. I decided to my laundry this week. Yesterday when the niece is doing her laundry, I asked her if she could include my jeans to lighten up my laundry. I was not expecting her to say yes because I have asked her before already but she said no. I am just testing her yesterday. And I am surprised that she said yes. And told me that she will do all my laundry.
I am the happiest aunt I must say because of my niece gesture. She sure is the sweetest, though most of the time she is stubborn.haha! I can say that she is becoming more responsible now and I can count on her. I rest well yesterday, also stress free because my laundry is done. Big thanks to my niece for helping me doing my laundry. I hope that she will become more responsible daughter, niece, big sister to her siblings so that her parents will be so happy that we raised a good child. Keep up the good works niece, you're making me so proud of you. Be good and hope stubbornness will be gone for good.


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Here's a peek at what I made for Miss Lynn for her birthday. It was a little late. I took a cigar box and collaged it and made a lining out of (I think) peach polyester velvet (based on one of the individual workshops Mary Green sold back at the start of the year) ... Then I had to figure out a way to close the box because I wasn't that hot on my measuring (and eyeballing) and it wouldn't close!
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Your cigar box is lovely ... had to giggle just a little as I am not much of a measurer either ... every now and then that can present challenges ... your results are gorgeous!
I have a thing for cigar boxes in fact I've just been playing with some myself.
Thank you for visiting my Magpie's Nest ... fun way to find you and your bbb :)
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you are a dear.
happy day!
Your box is so beautiful!!! Who cares if it doesn't close perfectly ~ that's what I seem to be drawn to "imperfection"! Thank you for visiting me!!! hugs and love, DawnReplyDelete


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Where To Go On Date Night In Atlantic City
Last updated: June 30, 2017 at 5:34 pm. Posted by Ryan Walsh in Uncategorized. No Comments on Where To Go On Date Night In Atlantic City.
Congratulations! You have a date coming up! However, it seems like you haven't picked somewhere to go yet. Not to worry, you have the Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City Blog here to help you, and we've got plenty of ideas, because planning a date in AC is easier than making a PB&J.
Caesars, Harrah's Resort, and Bally's Atlantic City have absolutely no shortage of places to go, from the awkward first date to the potentially more important ones. So with your date coming up, here are a few ideas for where you should go:
The Casual Bar Date
One of the best ways to get to know someone is to sit down with them at the bar. It's casual, it's comfortable, and if it goes well, the conversation will last for hours, and if not, there's no pressure and you can bail at a moment's notice.
Bally's Beach Bar
It really doesn't get more casual than chilling on the beach, and Bally's Beach Bar is just that! Get to know each other over drinks in the fresh air, as you watch the waves roll in and the sky change colors with the sunset, it's really a great way to set the mood!
Coastal Craft Kitchen & Bar
If you're looking for a great place to just hang out with your date, Coastal Craft Kitchen & Bar at Harrah's is that place! With an expansive cocktail list (including one that's served in a pineapple), and a great selection of craft beers, to go along with free games like pool and foosball, Coastal Craft is the spot to just chill. Plus, if you're looking to keep the date going after the bar, it's a great place to pregame for the next thing on our list…
Going Out Dancing
If you really want to show someone that you've got it going on, you've gotta get out and bust a move. Plus, dancing gives you the opportunity to get up close and personal with your crush in ways that you couldn't anywhere else.
The Pool After Dark
Show your date what you've got at the biggest pool party you'll ever go to. At the Pool After Dark, DJs like the legendary DJ Pauly D will keep the beats going so you and your date can dance the night away! And if you bring proper swim attire, you can even take a dip!
The Wild Wild West
There's always a party in the Wild Wild West! Live music and DJs Thursday through Sunday, and they're always serving $3 beers and $4 shots, in case you need some liquid confidence to get you moving a little bit. Plus, you can challenge your date to some arcade games like air hockey and the World's Largest Pac-Man (and they might appreciate it if you let them win!)
The Romantic Evening Dinner
Once you've gotten to know each other a little bit at the bar and on the dance floor, it's time for a big meaningful date, and Atlantic City has the perfect places for that as well!
Veracruz at Harrah's Resort
Eating by candlelight is almost always romantic, but throw in the sweet sounds of flamenco guitar, a gorgeous sunset over the bay, and delicious dishes that are made to share, and Veracruz at Harrah's is serving up a recipe for love!
Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill
Take your date on a European vacation without the long plane ride! Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill offers tremendous Ramsay-style dishes that your date is sure to love, in an upscale British pub atmosphere!
A successful date in Atlantic City is that easy! Granted, all we can provide is amazing food, great atmosphere, and beautiful views, you'll have to come up with some of the conversation yourself. Plus, if the date goes really well, you can click here to book your stay, then get some breakfast in bed, or maybe head down to Buca Di Beppo for their amazing breakfast buffet!
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Chicken shwarma with a Romanian twist.
Superlative chicken shwarma is what made Bucharest Grill a Detroit dining essential.
Contrary to expectation, the shwarma at Bucharest Grill is not a Middle Eastern specialty. Instead, owner Bogdan Tarasov said the grilled marinated chicken breast is a Turkish Empire import to his native Romania. Whatever its heritage, Tarasov's grilled marinated chicken breast has received numerous accolades from local media outlets and enthusiastic customers.
Diner Jerry Krugel of Detroit admits to never ordering anything else but shwarma off the restaurant's menu: "It is a succulent, juicy chicken sandwich with a great-tasting sauce."
Bucharest Grill opened in December 2006 and spent more than nine years on Park Avenue, around the corner from Cliff Bell's. After the building owner reclaimed the space for another purpose, Tarasov opened an 80-seater this year in the Rivertown District. The location on Jefferson Avenue is east of Chene Street, between the RenCen and Belle Isle Bridge.
Two smaller Bucharest Grill outposts were already in Detroit: the Milwaukee Junction location for 25 at 110 Piquette and a carryout in Corktown at 1623 Michigan. Bucharest Grill will move uptown with a fourth restaurant this year on Livernois, south of Eight Mile.
Tarasov, 40, was a canoeing/kayaking coach before joining a friend living in Detroit in 2001. Now married and an expectant father, Tarasov admitted, "I didn't know the restaurant business, but knew I wanted a place that would be open a lot. I didn't open to make money. I never knew how this [Bucharest Grill] would take off."
When I went, my heart leaped with anticipation watching streams of diners drifting in and out of the Jefferson Avenue Bucharest Grill in an otherwise nondescript shopping plaza. I liked having free parking.
I noticed the menu was highly international with nothing particularly spicy.
"I'm from the Black Sea part of Romania, which has more of a Mediterranean influence," Tarasov explained.
Simple salt and garlic are the two most frequent spices in combinations he developed for his own menu items.
"I'm the one tasting, and I have employees who follow the recipes," he said. "We have a warehouse in Corktown where we make the sauces, and slice and marinate the meat," he said. The meat is purchased from the Wolverine and Fairway packing companies in Detroit's Eastern Market.
With such care, the food is noticeably handmade, not pre-made, at Bucharest Grill.
My co-diner was bowled over by the huge quantity of shwarma placed on her dinner-sized chicken salad, enough for a second meal. We shared a plate of excellent hummus, widely ringed with paprika.
I tried stuffed pepper for an entree more typically Romanian. After the delectable, sweet-and-sour "Jewish-style" pepper, this is my new favorite. The subtle sauce for the pepper's blend of ground beef, rice and "Romanian spices" was not the typical tomato-dominant kind I don't enjoy.
I was pleasantly surprised by my home-style potatoes. They consisted of thick-sliced potatoes, of course, but also sauteed carrots, pepper and onion. Get them! Muenster cheese or chicken shwarma can be added for an additional charge.
"House specialties" here include stuffed grape leaves (served with sour cream!) and Romanian sausage, falafel or chicken quesadilla, rib-eye steak, shnitzel plate and skinless sausage. Some "starters" are cheese pie turnover, chicken bites, eggplant dip and various hummus combos. The six "gourmet dogs" varieties begin with either knockwurst, bratwurst or kielbasa.
There are burgers and sliders featuring different proteins, eight salads and homemade crepes for dessert.
Young ladies take orders at a counter, tip jars beside them. A swarm of employees wearing black crew shirts are hard at work in the visible kitchen.
Bucharest Grill does a big carryout business, too. For example, a six-pack of shwarma costs $25.
Tarasov said he'll stay a Detroit-based operation. "This is something just for Detroit. People from everywhere are coming to Detroit."
Bucharest Grill
2684 E. Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 965-3111
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'Brother Vs. Brother': Getting Around Galveston
In the latest installment of their lifelong, footloose game of one-upsmanship, Jonathan and Drew Scott are battling each other via beach-house renovations on the Gulf coast of Texas. Here's a sneak peek of what they found when they went out on the town in Galveston—and what you shouldn't miss in The Oleander City.
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Sea Shell Beach
Nine miles west of town, storms and winter waves scatter the beach with murex, zebra periwinkles, shark's eyes, scallops and more. This "pocket park" is an ideal place to lose yourself in your thoughts (and find a pailful of souvenirs).
Moody Gardens
The pyramids at Moody Gardens, Galveston's gargantuan nonprofit theme park, would turn the pharaohs green with envy: One contains a 1.5-million-gallon aquarium, another is home to endangered plants and animals from rainforests all over the world, and the third will soon feature more than 60 life-size inventions designed by Leonardo da Vinci.
Tall Ship Elissa
This three-masted beauty is one of the oldest ships still sailing today. Built in 1877 and moored at the Texas Seaport Museum, Elissa is a floating National Historic Landmark.
Historic Downtown
Architecture buffs swoon over the 70-plus blocks of historical buildings built along Galveston's waterfront. (Those who swoon on the long walk can hail a horse-drawn carriage.)
Victorian Homes
Once called "the Wall Street of the Southwest," Galveston became one of the busiest ports in the country in the 19th century—and stately Victorians sprang up to accommodate the merchants who came to town.
Pleasure Pier
Galveston Island's Historic Pleasure Pier was built as a recreational site for the U.S. military during World War II—and in peacetime, it became the largest pleasure pier in the country. It's now home to 16 rides, carnival games, shops, and restaurants.
Ghosts of Galveston
Galveston is considered one of the most haunted places in America, due in part to its tragic past (in 1900, a cataclysmic storm put the city nearly 8 feet underwater and killed 8,000 people). If you're in the mood for an eerie stroll, tour operators are more than happy to point the way to Galveston's spookiest sites.
Stewart Beach
Beloved by locals and visitors alike for its natural beauty and family-friendly amenities, Stewart Beach is one of the coziest places on Galveston Island to spend an afternoon in the sun and surf.
Bishop's Palace
The most famous home in Galveston was built between 1887 and 1892 for Colonel Walter Gresham, a Civil war veteran, railroad man and Texas legislature. It now attracts both history buffs (who come for tours) and ghost hunters (who believe Gresham and his wife never really left the building).
Port Bolivar Lighthouse
Shutterbugs can take a ferry from Galveston to Bolivar Peninsula, where 27 miles of beach culminate in a picture-perfect view of the 145-year-old lighthouse.
Moody Mansion
Between 1900 and 1986, this 28,000-square-foot edifice was home to a legendary local family. Today, Moody Mansion offers visitors a 20-room tour of that family's life—and an intimate look at nearly a century of the city's history.
Proletariat Gallery and Public House
Craft beer fans and local art lovers rub shoulders at The Proletariat Gallery and Public House, an elegant local event space that came together as Galveston rebuilt itself after Hurricane Ike in 2008.
A Glimpse of Bygone Galveston
Galveston Historic Tour offers daily, guided trips around town, as well as an ever-changing slate of weekend tours. "Sin City of the South" and Prohibition-focused tours will run all summer long, and a Great Hurricane of 1900 tour will begin in September.
Artist Boat Kayaking Adventures
Since 2003, the folks at Artist Boat have worked to protect the Gulf Coast through land conservation and offering "inspiring adventures." Two- and four-hour paddling tours offer intimate views of Galveston Island's natural history.
Local Brews
Just a block from the beach, Galveston Island Brewing's tap room gives visitors a taste of how Texans wet their whistles. Kids and dogs are just as welcome as beer fans, and the brewery opens its doors for free tours (no reservations necessary) at 1 p.m. every Saturday.
Hotel Galvez
Known as the "Queen of the Gulf," the showstopping Hotel Galvez once served as FDR's temporary White House, played host to Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra and has a ghost (of course). The hotel's free smartphone app features both a 25-minute audio tour and a 20-minute ghost tour.
Tremont House Rooftop Bar
High above Ship Mechanic Row Street, The Tremont House boasts the only rooftop bar in town. It's open every day, weather permitting, and serves up signature cocktails like the Red Lightning Martini (made with blood orange sorbet, moonshine, homemade rosemary simple syrup and club soda, served in a chili-sugar-rimmed glass).
Star Drug Store
Lunch crowds have lined up at the horseshoe-shaped counter at "The Oldest Drug Store in Texas" since 1917. Soup and a sandwich cost a bit more now than they did then, but the welcome is just as warm.
The Bryan Museum
The relics J.P. Bryan began to collect as a 10-year-old grew into a collection that now tells the story of the west at The Bryan Museum, a 20,000-square-foot space that welcomes more than five million visitors every year.
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
Around the corner from the Grand 1894 Opera House, the Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe has drawn singer-songwriters like Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark and Lightnin' Hopkins (and the audiences who love them) for decades. Check out the elegant honky tonk's upcoming shows here.


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Dense and Green
(forthcoming 2019).
Future Cities Lab:
Lars Müller Publishers
(forthcoming 2018).
Dense and Green
Springer Nature
(forthcoming 2018).
Dense and Green
Prof. Dr Thomas SCHROEPFER
Springer Nature
In this book, academics, policy makers, developers, architects and landscape architects provide a systematic review of the environmental, social, economic and design benefits of dense and green building types in high-density urban contexts and discuss how these can support higher population densities, higher standards of environmental sustainability and enhanced live ability in future cities.
Time Space Existence
Book from La Biennale di Venezia. The fourth edition of the biennial architecture exhibition "TIME SPACE EXISTENCE" presents a wide selection of works from architects, photographers, sculptors and universities from all over the world. In addition, projects realized in cooperation with institutions and museums. The participating architects and artists come from diverse cultural backgrounds and different career stages, i.e. established architects next to professionals whose works might be less known. What they have in common is their dedication to architecture in the broadest sense of their profession. The exhibition shows a vast spectrum of presentations (models, concepts, research outcomes, thoughts, dreams and ideas), placing classical architectural installations in dialogue with surprising artistic elements.
Future Cities Lab:
Prof. Dr Thomas SCHROEPFER
Lars Müller Publishers
This book, the first in a planned series, reports on the Future Cities Laboratory and its mission to shape sustainable future cities through science, by design, in place. It offers a global perspective on cities from the vantage point of Asia, where the laboratory is based. This view has particular significance today as the fortunes of Asia, the world's most populous and rapidly urbanising continent, will also delineate the prospects of the planet.
Dense + Green
Prof. Dr Thomas SCHROEPFER
The integration of nature in architecture is a key concern of sustainability. However, all too often sustainable design is reduced to improving the energetic performance of buildings and the ornamental application of natural green. Dense + Green explores new architectural typologies that emerge from the integration of green components such as sky terraces, vertical parks and green facades, in high-density buildings. The book describes green strategies in a comparison across different design tasks and climate conditions. In-depth case studies on the most relevant building types, consistently presented with analytical drawings made exclusively for this book, are complemented by expert essays that demonstrate the current paradigm shift in the sustainable urban environment.
Public Space Evolution in High-Density Living
Prof. Sacha MENZ
ETH Zürich
The results of the Singapore ETH Centre's Module X research on public space evolution in high density living in Singapore have been published. Edited by Professor Sacha Menz, the book investigates the development of public spaces in state-funded residential contruction. Six housing examples are systematically examined, looking at both public space provision and its effect on social aspects.
Journal papers
Jonathan TAN, Richard BELCHER*, Hugh TAN, Ester SUEN, Sacha MENZ, Thomas SCHROEPFER. An experimental study of existing versus 'cool' materials and plants in exposed and shaded conditions on roof gardens. 2019. (in review).*co-first author
Richard BELCHER, Ester SUEN, Sacha MENZ, Thomas SCHROEPFER. Shared Landscapes Increase Apartment Selling Price. 2019. (in review).
Emek ERDOLU, Sacha MENZ, and Thomas SCHROEPFER. Green Typologies for Redefining the Interface: A Study on the Improvement of Public-Private Edges of High-Density Residential Megaplot in Singapore. The International Journal of Architectonic Spatial and Environmental Design, Champaign: Common Ground Research Networks, 2018. (forthcoming).
Richard BELCHER, Keren Sadanandan, Emmanuel GOH, Jie Yi CHAN, Sacha MENZ, Thomas SCHROEPFER. Vegetation on and around large-scale buildings positively influences native tropical bird abundance and bird species richness. Urban Ecosystems, October 2018, https://doi.org/10.1093/jue/juy001.
Richard BELCHER, Ryan CHISHOLM. Tropical Vegetation and Residential Property Value: A Hedonic Pricing Analysis in Singapore. Ecological Economics, Volume 149, 26 March 2018, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2018.03.012.
Richard BELCHER, Lorenzo FORNASARI, Sacha MENZ, Thomas SCHROEPFER. Birds Use of Vegetated and Non-vegetated High-density Buildings—A Case Study of Milan. Journal of Urban Ecology, Volume 4, Issue 1, 7 March 2018, https://doi.org/10.1093/jue/juy001.
Conference papers
Mayank KAUSHAL, Sacha MENZ, Thomas SCHROEPFER. Perception Study of Industry Pioneers on Dense and green Building Typologies. 55th International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress 2018, Singapore, 18-21 July 2018. (forthcoming).
Ester SUEN, Richard N. BELCHER, Sacha MENZ, Thomas SCHROEPFER. Estimating leaf area index of urban trees from digital zenith cover photography: A framework on its application for urban practitioners. 55th International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress 2018, Singapore, 18-21 July 2018. (forthcoming).
Jonathan K. N. TAN, Richard N. BELCHER, Sacha MENZ, Thomas SCHROEPFER. Comparing the surface temperatures of greenery and conventional materials—A field study of green infrastructure in Singapore. 55th International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress 2018, Singapore, 18-21 July 2018. (forthcoming).
Yingying JIANG, Hengzhan LI, Christoph HOELSCHER, Sacha MENZ, Thomas SCHROEPFER. Physical Space Design Factors Affecting Pedestrian Movement on the Precinct Scale in Singapore. 11th Space Syntax Symposium. Lisbon, 3-7 July 2017.
Yingying JIANG, Stamatina RASSIA, Marie A. GLASER, Dominik BASTIANELLO. Public Spaces in High-Density Public Housing in Singapore. Asia Pacific Network for Housing Research (APNHR) Conference 2013. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20-22 August 2013.
Prof. Dr Thomas SCHROEPFER, et al. The Future of Cities: Future Urban Typologies for Enhancing Liveability in Singapore. Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC). Singapore, 2017.
Prof. Dr Thomas SCHROEPFER. "Dense and Green Building Typologies". The Singapore Architect. August 2017.
"Can Singapore, the city in a garden, grow into a city in nature?". Eco-Business, 19 September 2018. URL
"Hochhäuser: Das Leben in der Vertikale". Kultureplatz, 12 September 2018. URL
"Singapore's green buildings on show, an exhibition at the Venice Biennale shines the spotlight on some of the country's eco-freindly structures".The Business Times, 15 June 2018. URL
"Green the colour of money where property is concerned".The Straits Times, 20 April 2018. URL
"Study: Increasing greenspace next to public housing can raise apartment selling price by 3%". Zaobao, 20 April 2018. URL
"Increasing the greenspace next to public housing can raise the apartment selling price by 3%". Channel8news, 19 April 2018. URL
"Homes near green spaces fetch higher prices: study". Property Guru, 20 April 2018. URL
"HDB flat buyers would pay 3% more for a greener neighborhood". The Edge Markets, 25 April 2018. URL
Es geht aufwärts – und das grün. NZZ-Verlagsbeilage "Zukunft Bauen", 29 March 2018. Download PDF copy.
First "Dense and Green Building Typologies: Architecture as Urban Ecosystem"symposium held in Singapore. Southeast Asia Building November/December 2017 Issue, 1 November 2017. Download PDF copy.
"Dense, Green and Blue. Is Singapore Ready to be a 'City in Nature'?". Indesign Media Group, 20 September 2017.
Dense, Green and Blue. Is Singapore Ready to be a 'City in Nature'?
"What's the Cost of Dense and Green?". Indesign Media Group, 20 September 2017.
"Toward Architecture as an Urban Ecosystem". Indesign Media Group, 31 October 2017.


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If you've been anywhere online in the past few weeks you're probably now familiar with SOPA and PIPA (not the Middleton family's beloved Pipa, of course).
In a few brief words, the U.S government wanted to use the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and its senate version, the Protect IP Act (PIPA) to block Americans from visiting websites. Following the steps of, ironically, Iran and China, DNS blocking would be used to deny users access to sites that host copyright infringing material, and instant actions would be taken to cut-off payment providers, ad revenue and search engine listings without prior notice or a warning! Copyright holders and the Justice Department would be able to get court orders against sites that "engage in, enable, or facilitate" copyright infringement.
Doesn't sound too bad until you really think of what this means… Countless websites would be taken down immediately and even social networking giants such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and many others could be compromised. How? It's as easy as you uploading a video of your little sister dancing to Rihanna's latest hit song playing in the background. Since you don't own the rights to the song being played and you are publishing content with it, the website hosting your video would now be prone to getting banned, or, if all the above were to be applied, it would be completely wiped off the face of the Internet.
Now this is a very extreme scenario, but it gives you an idea of what the adoption of such legislations could entail, and from the looks of it, it's downright ugly! So ugly that mega websites such as Google (or god as referred to by some), Facebook & Wikipedia staged protests ranging from total website blackouts to dedicated protest pages and announcements. Mark Zuckerberg posted an update renouncing SOPA/PIPA and linking to an official Facebook page outlining the company's opposition to the bills. Wikipedia totally blacked out their website and Google's familiar doodle was replaced with a black box and a message that read "Tell Congress: Please don't censor the Web!". The message linked to a page detailing Google's opposition and an option to join an online petition urging Congress to reject the legislation.
All this pressure and opposition seems to have payed off. Media juggernauts like the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) who are lobbying for the bills have just faced their first "NO" from Washington. A "no" they are definitely not used to hearing. Many congressmen who initially supported SOPA/PIPA are now backing off, and the white house declared that it will not be endorsing these legislations, at least not until a consensus is reached. Last Friday, the head of the House Judiciary Committee, responsible for the passage of SOPA through the House of Representatives, said he is tabling SOPA in its current form, effectively killing the bill. Messing with the basic right to "Freedom of speech" sounds like a very bad idea now for whoever planned this out, and it seems that this is one PIPA who won't be getting the royal treatment anytime soon.
My screens last Friday were reminiscent of a war scene, buzzing with retaliatory operations' news and threats of greater and more fearful things to come. File sharing website MegaUpload was taken down by the FBI. Within minutes, AnonOps (the internet activism group Anonymous) sprung into action and took down numerous websites including those of the Department of Justice, the U.S Copyright Office, Universal Music, The MPAA, RIAA and threatened that the FBI's web presence is next in line to be attacked. A gloomy vision of what could have been if those bills passed as is.
Social media platforms and networks have reinvented the way we communicate, do business and live our daily lives. The overwhelming wave of online protests and activism against the SOPA/PIPA bills may just be reinventing the way democratic politics are carried out… With digital warfare raging full on between the "99%" and the "1%", maybe 2012 will indeed be the end of world as we know it!
Fady Roumieh is a blogger and an LBCblogs contributor. You can find him on Twitter here or follow his blog .


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Rapid Test POCT System
Fluorescence immunoassay analyzer
Immunofluorescence analyzer, Rapid test reader
Immunoassay analyzer, Accurate POCT system
Instrument structure
1. Touch liquid crystal screen
2. Reagent card incubator
3. IC card slot
4. Reagent card slot
5. Printer
1.Multiple items in one platform ,
2.Short detection time, get result within 10 seconds,
3.Accurate quality control.
4.HD touch screen, humanized interface,
5.Small machine volume, overlie to save space.
6.Reagent card incubator is thermostatic and automatic timing,easy to use
Specification of NORMAN FI-1000
~ 220v±22V 50HZ±1Hz
Input power:
linear correlation coefficient (r)≥0.99
214mm × 260mm × 143mm.
Temperature range:
Relative humidity:
Atmospheric pressure:
70 ~ 106kpa
Operation steps:
Testing cards
Power condition: ~ 220v±22V 50HZ±1Hz
Input power: 50VA
Repeatability: CV≤5%;
Linearity: linear correlation coefficient (r)≥0.99
Volume and weight:
Volume: 214mm×260mm×143mm.
Weight: 2.0kg
Instrument principle
The principle of chromatography is a separation technique established on utilizing the physical property difference of various components in the mixture (e.g., adsorption, molecular shape and size, molecular polarity, molecular affinity, distribution coefficient, etc.). Chromatography system is composed of stationary phase and mobile phase. Stationary phase is solid substance or immobilized content on solid material. The mobile phase is flowing substance, such as water or various solvents.
Chromatographic process: When the mixture to be separated runs with the mobile phase through the stationary phase, due to the differences in physical and chemical properties of various components in the mixture, the components that have weak interaction with the stationary phase incur less blocking effect when run with the mobile phase, so they move forward faster; those components with strong interaction with the stationary phase move forward more slowly. Therefore the separation of various components in the mixture is fulfilled.
Immuno-chromatography technique is an emerging immunoassay technology based on the chromatographic techniques and antigen - antibody specific immune response.
Immuno-chromatography technique takes strip fiber chromatographic material fixed with the testing line and control line as stationary phase, takes the test solution as the mobile phase, move the analytes on the chromatographic strip by capillary action. The analytes cause specific immunoreaction at T-line. The free material causes immunoreaction at C-line.
Principle schematic diagram of immune chromatography
Immunochromatography technique is an emerging immunoassay technology which is based on the chromatographic techniques and specific immune response between antigen and antibody.Detection and control lines strip fiber chromatographic material as stationary phase, test solution as the mobile phase, move the analyte on the chromatographic strip by capillary action. Analyte occurs specific immune reaction at T line. Free immune response was at C line.
Working principle of NORMAN FIA FI-1000
Put the testing card which is already reacted into immunofluorescence analyzer, the instrument's measurement system automatically scans T line and the C line to obtain an optical signal . Then measure the optical signal, processes and analyzes, finally get the quantitative results of the concentration of test substance.
About Norman:
Nanjing Norman Biological Technology Co., Ltd is dedicated to R&D and manufacturing of Immunofluorescence and automated chemiluminescence system. Founded in 2008, Norman biological has been upholding the idea that R&D shapes future ,and concentration determines success.Now there are over 100 R&D engineers, 40% of which hold a PhD or master's degree. An over 30,000m2 global R&D center is in construction, and will hold more than 1,000 R&D engineers in the future.
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