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Schools are closing for the end of the year but plenty more are keeping their doors open for parents who want to take a look. Whether you’re planning on checking out eco-friendly facilities or comprehensive curriculums, we’re bringing you a round-up of what’s on in Singapore’s international schools this December.
Looking for a well-rounded school with a great athletics program, an appreciation for the arts and plenty of opportunities to learn outside the classroom? Stamford American International School (SAIS) ensures no students are left behind in any aspect of education. Find out for yourself just how how fantastic the teaching staff, academic programs and facilities really are at SAIS at the Early Years Open House on 7 December or 14 December for Elementary and Secondary levels. Or have a chat with the admissions team to book your campus tour for a time that suits you.
Start the year with plenty of messy fun!
With a network of more than 30 preschools in Singapore and China, ELFA Chinese Preschool caters to children between two months and six years old. Come find out more about its Bilingual Curriculum approach and how it encourages Chinese language acquisition at its open house happening at four centres islandwide. Children can take part in calligraphy and story-telling or get active (literally!) while learning Chinese. Parents with infants can head to ELFA Preschool @Serangoon for a special Infant Massage program and let bub unwind. Psst: there is a special promotion available for new enrollments so speak to each centre to find out more!
Repton Schoolhouse is flinging open its doors for you to explore its state-of-the-art facilities and purpose-built learning environment. Bringing a Repton education from the UK to Singapore, find out more about Repton’s unique curriculum and enrichment programmes at the upcoming open house events. RSVP and attend the open house to save up to $2,500 on fees plus gain free admission to the current Roald Dahl Adventure School Holiday Programme.
ISS International School (ISS) is passionate and committed to helping each and every student realise their potential. Head over and experience ISS learning environment at an open house for the Early Years and Elementary and Middle School Campus or the High School Campus this December.
Offering a quality education at an affordable price, go along and view OWIS in action on a Saturday school tour. Tours for Early Childhood and Primary School start at 10am, while tours for Secondary School start at 1pm.
GIIS is bringing education into the 21st century with its tech-savvy GIIS SMART campus. Take a tour of its facilities to find out how students can get the best academic and extracurricular benefit. From virtual classrooms to robotics labs and even security features like facial recognition, these tools are sure to enhance the students’ learning journey.
We recently sat down with Early and Primary Years Deputy Principal Mike Gilmour to get the lowdown on how GEMS World Academy (Singapore) builds confident learners. GEMS (Singapore) believes in developing students holistically including academics, personal values and real life skills. Learn about what GEMS (Singapore) can offer your child at its upcoming open house. Places are limited so sign up quick!
Still looking for a good camp to occupy the kids? GEMS Holiday Academy runs from December to January with a truckload of fun activities for kids aged four to 17 years. Let them pick their favourite activity from backpack filmmaking to candy coloured science experiments, all while making friends.
It’s Xmas at Little Tykes and you’re invited to join in all the festive fun! Bring kiddos aged eight months to three and a half years for sensory activities including Xmas craft-decorating, slime making, sandpit play, face painting and more. You’ll get a personalised tour of the school, learn about its Reggio-Emilia inspired learning environment and discover its one-of-kind Ocean Snoezelen room filled with endless bubbles. Enroll and receive $250 off the registration fee!
Bring your kids aged 18 months to six years and meet the leadership team of the brand new White Lodge River Valley. Get a firsthand look into a classroom at White Lodge and get to grips with the curriculum and culture.
CIS is all about making learning fun and creative. Its awesome primary school arts program offers opportunities to students of all abilities as well as extracurricular arts activities for kids who want to specialise. We got CIS’s primary school visual arts teacher, Ms. Hernie, to share with us two Christmas crafts – Santa Bowl and Photo Wreath – to keep kids busy for the holiday season. Read on for an easy peasy, step-by-step guide!

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schools are closing for the end of the year but plenty more are keeping their doors open for parents who want to take a look. whether you’re planning on checking out eco-friendly facilities or comprehensive curriculums, we’re bringing you a round-up of what’s on in singapore’s international schools this december.
looking for a well-rounded school with a great athletics program, an appreciation for the arts and plenty of opportunities to learn outside the classroom? stamford american international school (sais) ensures no students are left behind in any aspect of education. find out for yourself just how how fantastic the teaching staff, academic programs and facilities really are at sais at the early years open house on 7 december or 14 december for elementary and secondary levels. or have a chat with the admissions team to book your campus tour for a time that suits you.
start the year with plenty of messy fun!
with a network of more than 30 preschools in singapore and china, elfa chinese preschool caters to children between two months and six years old. come find out more about its bilingual curriculum approach and how it encourages chinese language acquisition at its open house happening at four centres islandwide. children can take part in calligraphy and story-telling or get active (literally!) while learning chinese. parents with infants can head to elfa preschool @serangoon for a special infant massage program and let bub unwind. psst: there is a special promotion available for new enrollments so speak to each centre to find out more!
repton schoolhouse is flinging open its doors for you to explore its state-of-the-art facilities and purpose-built learning environment. bringing a repton education from the uk to singapore, find out more about repton’s unique curriculum and enrichment programmes at the upcoming open house events. rsvp and attend the open house to save up to $2,500 on fees plus gain free admission to the current roald dahl adventure school holiday programme.
iss international school (iss) is passionate and committed to helping each and every student realise their potential. head over and experience iss learning environment at an open house for the early years and elementary and middle school campus or the high school campus this december.
offering a quality education at an affordable price, go along and view owis in action on a saturday school tour. tours for early childhood and primary school start at 10am, while tours for secondary school start at 1pm.
giis is bringing education into the 21st century with its tech-savvy giis smart campus. take a tour of its facilities to find out how students can get the best academic and extracurricular benefit. from virtual classrooms to robotics labs and even security features like facial recognition, these tools are sure to enhance the students’ learning journey.
we recently sat down with early and primary years deputy principal mike gilmour to get the lowdown on how gems world academy (singapore) builds confident learners. gems (singapore) believes in developing students holistically including academics, personal values and real life skills. learn about what gems (singapore) can offer your child at its upcoming open house. places are limited so sign up quick!
still looking for a good camp to occupy the kids? gems holiday academy runs from december to january with a truckload of fun activities for kids aged four to 17 years. let them pick their favourite activity from backpack filmmaking to candy coloured science experiments, all while making friends.
it’s xmas at little tykes and you’re invited to join in all the festive fun! bring kiddos aged eight months to three and a half years for sensory activities including xmas craft-decorating, slime making, sandpit play, face painting and more. you’ll get a personalised tour of the school, learn about its reggio-emilia inspired learning environment and discover its one-of-kind ocean snoezelen room filled with endless bubbles. enroll and receive $250 off the registration fee!
bring your kids aged 18 months to six years and meet the leadership team of the brand new white lodge river valley. get a firsthand look into a classroom at white lodge and get to grips with the curriculum and culture.
cis is all about making learning fun and creative. its awesome primary school arts program offers opportunities to students of all abilities as well as extracurricular arts activities for kids who want to specialise. we got cis’s primary school visual arts teacher, ms. hernie, to share with us two christmas crafts – santa bowl and photo wreath – to keep kids busy for the holiday season. read on for an easy peasy, step-by-step guide!


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February 7 – 10 Visiology will present its Data Visualization module for Polywall software at upcoming ISE 2017, held at the RAI in Amsterdam. The demonstration will take place at the Visiology booth 14-M285.
At the show, Visiology will launch the latest versions of Flipbox Software Suite and Polywall.
The Polywall solution will be demonstrated by its experts and support engineers, providing an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the latest video wall control technology. Beside the integration with SQX Datapath cards the software includes now a compatibility with Matrox C-Series and IPX cards. Both Datapath and Matrox systems will be presented live at the Visiology booth.
Polywall Data Visualization module creates a new interaction pattern between video wall management software and user’s data. It can be seamlessly connected to the Enterprise database or Hadoop cluster at raw data level and generates data visualization without the necessity of third-party Business Intelligence tools.
Polywall solution is able to cover a wide range of tasks: from display and control of various sources to real-time analytics and Big Data visualization. Due to its high performance and cost-effectiveness Polywall is one of the fastest developing AV products at the international market.
Register with a VIP code 389488 and get a Free Exhibit Pass from Visiology.
"Since the last year we have significantly increased the number of companies in our global partner network. Now we have more than 150 partners and for 3 years on the international market, we have implemented more than 200 projects. Polywall has references all over the world: in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, North America and Canada, Russia and CIS countries. Such a successful start gives us a confidence in growth and many interesting projects this year for our products on the professional AV market", says Ivan Vakhmyanin, CEO of Visiology.
"Every year we participate in the ISE, because it’s one of the few meeting points in AV industry for the international community of manufacturers, distributors, integrators, service providers and end-users, most of whom have long been for us not only partners but also friends. Furthermore Polymedia considers ISE as some measure of its business’ development - we used to be attendees, then – the exhibitors (and, only in Russian), now we become market players in the international ProAV market, whose products are in demand and competitive", says the founder of Visiology, CEO of Polymedia Elena Novikova.
Looking forward to meet you at the show!

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february 7 – 10 visiology will present its data visualization module for polywall software at upcoming ise 2017, held at the rai in amsterdam. the demonstration will take place at the visiology booth 14-m285.
at the show, visiology will launch the latest versions of flipbox software suite and polywall.
the polywall solution will be demonstrated by its experts and support engineers, providing an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the latest video wall control technology. beside the integration with sqx datapath cards the software includes now a compatibility with matrox c-series and ipx cards. both datapath and matrox systems will be presented live at the visiology booth.
polywall data visualization module creates a new interaction pattern between video wall management software and user’s data. it can be seamlessly connected to the enterprise database or hadoop cluster at raw data level and generates data visualization without the necessity of third-party business intelligence tools.
polywall solution is able to cover a wide range of tasks: from display and control of various sources to real-time analytics and big data visualization. due to its high performance and cost-effectiveness polywall is one of the fastest developing av products at the international market.
register with a vip code 389488 and get a free exhibit pass from visiology.
"since the last year we have significantly increased the number of companies in our global partner network. now we have more than 150 partners and for 3 years on the international market, we have implemented more than 200 projects. polywall has references all over the world: in asia, australia, europe, latin america, middle east and africa, north america and canada, russia and cis countries. such a successful start gives us a confidence in growth and many interesting projects this year for our products on the professional av market", says ivan vakhmyanin, ceo of visiology.
"every year we participate in the ise, because it’s one of the few meeting points in av industry for the international community of manufacturers, distributors, integrators, service providers and end-users, most of whom have long been for us not only partners but also friends. furthermore polymedia considers ise as some measure of its business’ development - we used to be attendees, then – the exhibitors (and, only in russian), now we become market players in the international proav market, whose products are in demand and competitive", says the founder of visiology, ceo of polymedia elena novikova.
looking forward to meet you at the show!


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Often referred to as the toxic legacy of our digital generation, e-waste has fast emerged as one of the most pressing issues on the environmental and health front in India’s path to development. A couple of months ago, the United Nations reported an alarming statistic that the world generated 44.7 million tonnes – equivalent to the weight of 4,500 Eiffel Towers. Out of this, India’s contribution was a significant 2 million tonnes. To add to this, another disturbing fact is that 95% of this e-waste remains treated informally.
The health and environmental effects of electronic waste are well-documented with toxic metals not limited to lead, mercury, and cadmium, resulting in birth defects, brain, heart, liver, kidney and skeletal system damage. In addition to this, e-waste can cause environmental deterioration by way of air, water and soil pollution.
The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) defines 'e-waste' as “electrical and electronic equipment, whole or in part discarded as waste by the consumer or bulk consumer as well as rejects from manufacturing, refurbishment and repair processes.” To tackle this problem, the MoEF introduced the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in 2016, whereby the responsibility to collect and channel e-waste from consumers to authorized recycling units was placed with the electronics manufacturing companies and bulk consumers. Although e-waste management laws have been in place since 2011, firms are now required to set yearly collection targets linked to their production numbers.
In 2016 (followed by amendments in 2018), the MoEF clearly defined that the phase-wise collection targets for e-waste in weight shall be 10% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in the EPR Plan during 2017-18, with a 10% increase every year until 2023.
After 2023, the target has been made 70% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in the EPR Plan. This can be undertaken by way of Individual Producer Responsibility (IPR) or Collective Producer Responsibility (CPR). In case of the latter, the organization can delegate its compliance organization to a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO).
While the Government policies have been geared towards making sincere efforts to address this pertinent issue, the on-ground reality remains far from the ideal scenario. There is a severe lack of awareness among the producers and consumers, dearth of requisite infrastructure and absence of regulatory enforcement agencies.
An innovative way to look at this problem is to make a business case for it. As the basic principle of economics states, people and organizations respond to incentives. The three principles that must be adhered are those of accountability, business transformation and systems thinking.
Awareness is of utmost importance to get the ball rolling but there are several challenges faced by both producers and bulk consumers that hinder proactive participation. The large-scale producers do not wish to be the first to transform their business, while the process is plagued by the evils of corruption and malfeasance. The medium-scale and small-scale producers, on the other hand, regard e-waste as a tick box in the event of production and do not attempt to engage in the process holistically and take the effort to build awareness.
Although the informal waste pickers, aggregators and dismantlers are willing to enter the fold of formalization, the formal sector faces several challenges. These challenges range from lack of handling capacity to illegitimate facilities in the forms of multiple accounting of waste, selling to aggregators and leakages. There is sufficient evidence for a burgeoning business opportunity, creating an untapped potential for innovators to come up with unique business propositions to address this menace.
We need to develop tracking mechanisms and provide oversight of e-waste compliance, in order to ensure that the mechanism of e-waste disposal is streamlined as much as possible. While enforcement strictness is of paramount importance, it is also vital to build an incentive structure around this to ensure better complicity by the producers. This is an area where the policymakers can step in and highlight opportunities underlying this perceived compliance evil for producers.
The time is ripe for innovators to come up with propositions that bridge the gap between the compliance necessity faced by producers and the strong will of the Government to rid the toxic e-waste in a sustainable and safe manner.

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often referred to as the toxic legacy of our digital generation, e-waste has fast emerged as one of the most pressing issues on the environmental and health front in india’s path to development. a couple of months ago, the united nations reported an alarming statistic that the world generated 44.7 million tonnes – equivalent to the weight of 4,500 eiffel towers. out of this, india’s contribution was a significant 2 million tonnes. to add to this, another disturbing fact is that 95% of this e-waste remains treated informally.
the health and environmental effects of electronic waste are well-documented with toxic metals not limited to lead, mercury, and cadmium, resulting in birth defects, brain, heart, liver, kidney and skeletal system damage. in addition to this, e-waste can cause environmental deterioration by way of air, water and soil pollution.
the ministry of environment and forests (moef) defines 'e-waste' as “electrical and electronic equipment, whole or in part discarded as waste by the consumer or bulk consumer as well as rejects from manufacturing, refurbishment and repair processes.” to tackle this problem, the moef introduced the concept of extended producer responsibility (epr) in 2016, whereby the responsibility to collect and channel e-waste from consumers to authorized recycling units was placed with the electronics manufacturing companies and bulk consumers. although e-waste management laws have been in place since 2011, firms are now required to set yearly collection targets linked to their production numbers.
in 2016 (followed by amendments in 2018), the moef clearly defined that the phase-wise collection targets for e-waste in weight shall be 10% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in the epr plan during 2017-18, with a 10% increase every year until 2023.
after 2023, the target has been made 70% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in the epr plan. this can be undertaken by way of individual producer responsibility (ipr) or collective producer responsibility (cpr). in case of the latter, the organization can delegate its compliance organization to a producer responsibility organization (pro).
while the government policies have been geared towards making sincere efforts to address this pertinent issue, the on-ground reality remains far from the ideal scenario. there is a severe lack of awareness among the producers and consumers, dearth of requisite infrastructure and absence of regulatory enforcement agencies.
an innovative way to look at this problem is to make a business case for it. as the basic principle of economics states, people and organizations respond to incentives. the three principles that must be adhered are those of accountability, business transformation and systems thinking.
awareness is of utmost importance to get the ball rolling but there are several challenges faced by both producers and bulk consumers that hinder proactive participation. the large-scale producers do not wish to be the first to transform their business, while the process is plagued by the evils of corruption and malfeasance. the medium-scale and small-scale producers, on the other hand, regard e-waste as a tick box in the event of production and do not attempt to engage in the process holistically and take the effort to build awareness.
although the informal waste pickers, aggregators and dismantlers are willing to enter the fold of formalization, the formal sector faces several challenges. these challenges range from lack of handling capacity to illegitimate facilities in the forms of multiple accounting of waste, selling to aggregators and leakages. there is sufficient evidence for a burgeoning business opportunity, creating an untapped potential for innovators to come up with unique business propositions to address this menace.
we need to develop tracking mechanisms and provide oversight of e-waste compliance, in order to ensure that the mechanism of e-waste disposal is streamlined as much as possible. while enforcement strictness is of paramount importance, it is also vital to build an incentive structure around this to ensure better complicity by the producers. this is an area where the policymakers can step in and highlight opportunities underlying this perceived compliance evil for producers.
the time is ripe for innovators to come up with propositions that bridge the gap between the compliance necessity faced by producers and the strong will of the government to rid the toxic e-waste in a sustainable and safe manner.


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Computer has turn out to be essential in our life in this world of science and know-how. In case you are situated in and around the North London and Herts area, there are lots of computer restore, laptop restore, COMPUTER maintenance, Wired and Wireless Networking options, and a number of other different IT enabled providers-providing companies that can enable you to out!
Services like Removing Viruses, Spy Wares, Set up of Broadband, Wireless and Wired Community set-up, Upgrading the COMPUTER’s/laptops; Computer Setup, Laptop computer Data Restoration, File Transfers, Laptop computer servicing, Made-to-order computers, Community upkeep and plenty of extra related Computer Services are on offer.
An important area-saving option is the all-in-one computer – these excessive efficiency PCs take up little room on your desk and many include a touchscreen display to tap, swipe, and zoom your method through your files. In honor of this announcement, we collected some of the most extremely cited papers from our Computer Science journals. Random entry reminiscence (RAM), also called system reminiscence, gives house for your computer to process knowledge to help purposes run efficiently. Computer hardware consists of all of the bodily gadgets that make computer methods. A rising emphasis on cybersecurity also should lead to new jobs, as a result of computer scientists will likely be wanted to seek out progressive methods to forestall cyberattacks.
It was not uncommon ten years in the past to buy a new computer with 256mb of RAM and one processor. Examples of computer software program: Microsoft Home windows 7, Adobe Photoshop, music and video files, footage and text files. As you may remember, your computer will usually become slower to respond the extra items you might be working at one time.
Data and data might be in analog and digital kinds, and is applicable to computer hardware and software program and all platforms of telecommunication i.e. computer techniques, computer networking, web, television, radio, telephone networking etc.

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computer has turn out to be essential in our life in this world of science and know-how. in case you are situated in and around the north london and herts area, there are lots of computer restore, laptop restore, computer maintenance, wired and wireless networking options, and a number of other different it enabled providers-providing companies that can enable you to out!
services like removing viruses, spy wares, set up of broadband, wireless and wired community set-up, upgrading the computer’s/laptops; computer setup, laptop computer data restoration, file transfers, laptop computer servicing, made-to-order computers, community upkeep and plenty of extra related computer services are on offer.
an important area-saving option is the all-in-one computer – these excessive efficiency pcs take up little room on your desk and many include a touchscreen display to tap, swipe, and zoom your method through your files. in honor of this announcement, we collected some of the most extremely cited papers from our computer science journals. random entry reminiscence (ram), also called system reminiscence, gives house for your computer to process knowledge to help purposes run efficiently. computer hardware consists of all of the bodily gadgets that make computer methods. a rising emphasis on cybersecurity also should lead to new jobs, as a result of computer scientists will likely be wanted to seek out progressive methods to forestall cyberattacks.
it was not uncommon ten years in the past to buy a new computer with 256mb of ram and one processor. examples of computer software program: microsoft home windows 7, adobe photoshop, music and video files, footage and text files. as you may remember, your computer will usually become slower to respond the extra items you might be working at one time.
data and data might be in analog and digital kinds, and is applicable to computer hardware and software program and all platforms of telecommunication i.e. computer techniques, computer networking, web, television, radio, telephone networking etc.


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After many years of experience in the sector, we have repositioned our purpose to “designing impact” (from previous “design for impact”) as we see enough innovation and existing design solutions across India where we don’t see the need to reinvent the wheel every time. We believe the design can play a role of “facilitator” or “enabler” to solutions and can facilitate ideas or innovative tools to be more market or community ready. Hence, we rather shape or design the impact an organization or solution intends to make in our ecosystem.
The current biggest challenge our design approach is facing is not the solutions or ideas we create but how design can inspire or influence socio-cultural behavior to adopt solutions. Given the complexity and diversity of communities in India, the social problems are far more complex to be resolved. It requires a multi-disciplinary approach to ideas and to influence people to change their mind-set and behavior to scale a solution. Designing for a billion market has been one of our lessons shared here.
It is not just about social impact but also if the solution or approach is socially relevant to the target community/ audience.
Economic scalability and growth can be endless as profits and the larger inequality challenges in the world stems from the limitless idea of profits or economic growth that has negative impact on other areas (society, ecology). Sustainability of economic growth is a much needed criteria.
Ecological preservation and conservation might require a different approach, however, impact sector and commercial sector are obligated to maintain a balance of resources they extract from nature, to put it back safely. A balance of ecology is an important step to support growth and development.
With global changes in cultural practices, ideas and values, it is not just important to preserve and conserve it but also to contextualise culture for younger generations.
Humans need to increasingly assess the impact of its business, product or service. Not just on their respective “target customers” but also the environment and wider stakeholders involved in the creation, production and consumption of new ideas, products or services.
Sustainability through design in products, services, systems and how we live is the future role of design . We need to build sustainability as a way of life and not just as a tool in social, economic, cultural as much as our environment/ ecology as these four pillars are interdependent.
Sustainable businesses, communities/ cities/ regions and lifestyle can contribute to a more manageable global resources and we need to design them contextually.
Sustainability centered design looks at a paradigm shift in using design as a thinking and execution tool beyond human-centric approach. In a hyper-connected world, impact of design and innovation is not just on humans but also on larger ecosystems of economy, society, ecology and culture. We need to build in sustainability that allows a more equitable distribution of resources and opportunities for communities across regions than need more than a higher income for quality life with rights. Sustainability centered design addresses this as not just a design thinking process for solving challenges but also looking at systemic challenges.
Sustainability centred design as a process can help us design products, services or systems but to evaluate its impact and relevance, we need to measure sustainability through impact metrics. It is a tool for evaluation of an idea or solution that can be improved or innovated further when we are able to measure the impact. We view designing impact as an evaluation tool for a sustainability centred design process.
We would continue to share the impact centric design approach through our work and externally to our audience and we share our design ideology journey here. Given the current global changes, the need to look at impact of a project, sustainability centred organization or an idea is important and has an inter-connectedness effect across regions or sectors.

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after many years of experience in the sector, we have repositioned our purpose to “designing impact” (from previous “design for impact”) as we see enough innovation and existing design solutions across india where we don’t see the need to reinvent the wheel every time. we believe the design can play a role of “facilitator” or “enabler” to solutions and can facilitate ideas or innovative tools to be more market or community ready. hence, we rather shape or design the impact an organization or solution intends to make in our ecosystem.
the current biggest challenge our design approach is facing is not the solutions or ideas we create but how design can inspire or influence socio-cultural behavior to adopt solutions. given the complexity and diversity of communities in india, the social problems are far more complex to be resolved. it requires a multi-disciplinary approach to ideas and to influence people to change their mind-set and behavior to scale a solution. designing for a billion market has been one of our lessons shared here.
it is not just about social impact but also if the solution or approach is socially relevant to the target community/ audience.
economic scalability and growth can be endless as profits and the larger inequality challenges in the world stems from the limitless idea of profits or economic growth that has negative impact on other areas (society, ecology). sustainability of economic growth is a much needed criteria.
ecological preservation and conservation might require a different approach, however, impact sector and commercial sector are obligated to maintain a balance of resources they extract from nature, to put it back safely. a balance of ecology is an important step to support growth and development.
with global changes in cultural practices, ideas and values, it is not just important to preserve and conserve it but also to contextualise culture for younger generations.
humans need to increasingly assess the impact of its business, product or service. not just on their respective “target customers” but also the environment and wider stakeholders involved in the creation, production and consumption of new ideas, products or services.
sustainability through design in products, services, systems and how we live is the future role of design . we need to build sustainability as a way of life and not just as a tool in social, economic, cultural as much as our environment/ ecology as these four pillars are interdependent.
sustainable businesses, communities/ cities/ regions and lifestyle can contribute to a more manageable global resources and we need to design them contextually.
sustainability centered design looks at a paradigm shift in using design as a thinking and execution tool beyond human-centric approach. in a hyper-connected world, impact of design and innovation is not just on humans but also on larger ecosystems of economy, society, ecology and culture. we need to build in sustainability that allows a more equitable distribution of resources and opportunities for communities across regions than need more than a higher income for quality life with rights. sustainability centered design addresses this as not just a design thinking process for solving challenges but also looking at systemic challenges.
sustainability centred design as a process can help us design products, services or systems but to evaluate its impact and relevance, we need to measure sustainability through impact metrics. it is a tool for evaluation of an idea or solution that can be improved or innovated further when we are able to measure the impact. we view designing impact as an evaluation tool for a sustainability centred design process.
we would continue to share the impact centric design approach through our work and externally to our audience and we share our design ideology journey here. given the current global changes, the need to look at impact of a project, sustainability centred organization or an idea is important and has an inter-connectedness effect across regions or sectors.


text: Shading our 2 point perspective front view of a basic set design. Adding more drama through darker shading. Creating a black and white front view rendering that a set designer, and/or a lighting designer would use to communicate with others what they planned on placing on stage for a production.

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ply tires, air shocks. $400.
Awesome Tire And wheel combo.
trucks and SUV's with six bolt hubs.

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ply tires, air shocks. $400.
awesome tire and wheel combo.
trucks and suv's with six bolt hubs.


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Animalife Vetroflex Intense is designed to help improve performance and aid recovery after exertion.
Animalife Vetroflex Intense is a proprietary supplement designed to provide a high level of nutritional support ahead of, or immediately after intense work to help improve performance and aid recovery after exertion. It combines specific amino acids, powerful plant-based antioxidants and joint and muscle support nutrients together with a prebiotic. Vetroflex Intense is free from banned substances and is safe to use with the performance horse.
Vetroflex Intense works in four ways to provide additional support to the equine athlete. Collagen hydrolysate supplies a rich blend of peptides that are broken down to amino acids that accumulate in the cartilage and other connective tissues, with a positive impact on the synthesis of joint matrix compounds.
Also containing a special antioxidant formula called ABC-Flex, a proprietary blend of Acacia catechu, Boswellia and Curcumin, with black pepper to aid absorption, which delivers specific plant phytochemicals that work together to provide support to the joints, muscles and immune system. These ingredients combine with MSM, L-Carnitine, Nucleotides, Melon extract (Superoxide Dismutase) and FOS prebiotics to offer support during and after performance.

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animalife vetroflex intense is designed to help improve performance and aid recovery after exertion.
animalife vetroflex intense is a proprietary supplement designed to provide a high level of nutritional support ahead of, or immediately after intense work to help improve performance and aid recovery after exertion. it combines specific amino acids, powerful plant-based antioxidants and joint and muscle support nutrients together with a prebiotic. vetroflex intense is free from banned substances and is safe to use with the performance horse.
vetroflex intense works in four ways to provide additional support to the equine athlete. collagen hydrolysate supplies a rich blend of peptides that are broken down to amino acids that accumulate in the cartilage and other connective tissues, with a positive impact on the synthesis of joint matrix compounds.
also containing a special antioxidant formula called abc-flex, a proprietary blend of acacia catechu, boswellia and curcumin, with black pepper to aid absorption, which delivers specific plant phytochemicals that work together to provide support to the joints, muscles and immune system. these ingredients combine with msm, l-carnitine, nucleotides, melon extract (superoxide dismutase) and fos prebiotics to offer support during and after performance.


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Capdesaso is a municipality of Huesca province. It has a population of 172 people.
International buyers make up 8.4% of the property market and the population of Capdesaso has fallen by 1 (1%) since 2000.

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capdesaso is a municipality of huesca province. it has a population of 172 people.
international buyers make up 8.4% of the property market and the population of capdesaso has fallen by 1 (1%) since 2000.


text: Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate brokered the sale of a perpetual conservation easement on 2,526 acres along Arbuckle Creek to the state of Florida for $4.3 million. Sebring’s S.Y. Hartt & Son Inc. sold the easement to the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The program was created in 2001 by the Florida Legislature and is administered by the Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The program acquires perpetual conservation easements on Florida ranches and farms to protect rural and working agricultural lands that are threatened by development. Such easements allow landowners to continue to work the lands, thus keeping the property agriculturally sustainable as well as on tax rolls. “There are 760,000 acres in Florida protected by conservation easements,” said Dean Saunders of Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate, who brokered the sale. “This property was an ideal fit, allowing for the protection of the water and wildlife, keeping it from being developed, and protecting it for future generations.

lowercased: coldwell banker commercial saunders real estate brokered the sale of a perpetual conservation easement on 2,526 acres along arbuckle creek to the state of florida for $4.3 million. sebring’s s.y. hartt & son inc. sold the easement to the rural and family lands protection program. the program was created in 2001 by the florida legislature and is administered by the florida forest service, a division of the florida department of agriculture and consumer services. the program acquires perpetual conservation easements on florida ranches and farms to protect rural and working agricultural lands that are threatened by development. such easements allow landowners to continue to work the lands, thus keeping the property agriculturally sustainable as well as on tax rolls. “there are 760,000 acres in florida protected by conservation easements,” said dean saunders of coldwell banker commercial saunders real estate, who brokered the sale. “this property was an ideal fit, allowing for the protection of the water and wildlife, keeping it from being developed, and protecting it for future generations.


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The Aga Much Wenlock Classic Multifuel / Woodburning Stove is a fantastic medium sized stove suitable for over-night burning. The Much Wenlock Classic has a nominal heat output of 5.5kW (maximum 8.3kW) and incredible fuel efficiency of 77%.
The Aga Much Wenlock Classic can burn a variety of fuels including wood, coal, anthracite and peat briquettes. This cast iron Aga stove has a removal shaker grate, ash pan, fire fence and front ash tray and is simple and easy to operate. Like the standard Much Wenlock it has the same black wire handle and air inlet control and will complete traditional or contemporary home.

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the aga much wenlock classic multifuel / woodburning stove is a fantastic medium sized stove suitable for over-night burning. the much wenlock classic has a nominal heat output of 5.5kw (maximum 8.3kw) and incredible fuel efficiency of 77%.
the aga much wenlock classic can burn a variety of fuels including wood, coal, anthracite and peat briquettes. this cast iron aga stove has a removal shaker grate, ash pan, fire fence and front ash tray and is simple and easy to operate. like the standard much wenlock it has the same black wire handle and air inlet control and will complete traditional or contemporary home.


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Belt Tensioner for 5mm Gates Idler with adjusted belt path.
Ikea Lack Enclosure or other Power extension cord mount.
Updated Ball bearing TPU Wheel Upgrade to the Prusa Spoolholder for Ikea Lack.
Prusa i3 MK3 part cooling fan LARGE.
Prusa Mk3s extruder using an indirect Mk3 filament sensor.

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belt tensioner for 5mm gates idler with adjusted belt path.
ikea lack enclosure or other power extension cord mount.
updated ball bearing tpu wheel upgrade to the prusa spoolholder for ikea lack.
prusa i3 mk3 part cooling fan large.
prusa mk3s extruder using an indirect mk3 filament sensor.


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Romania flag carrier TAROM has settled a complaint filed over six month ago by a disabled woman denied boarding at Sofia International airport.
Dilyana Deneva works for the Centre For Independent Living Sofia, a Bulgarian disability organization part of the European Network on Independent Living. Last February, Dilyana was all set to fly from Sofia to Dublin on business.
“On 5th February 2014 I had to travel to Dublin via Bucharest with the Romanian airlines TAROM in order to attend a very important staff meeting,” Dilyana recalls.
Dilyana purchased her ticket from a travel agent several days before the date of her trip. “At the time of booking my flights I made it clear that I’m a wheelchair user and I need assistance at the airport, and that I did not require assistance on board of the plane as I can stand up and make a few steps to my seat with the help of my mother,” the young woman said.
The airline pointed out that delivery of assistance to disabled persons depends on passengers notifying their needs at least 48 hours before their scheduled time of departure, and the transmission of this information to those involved in providing the assistance.
TAROM also said that booking agents have a vital role in this process and should receive specific training on how to seek and record this information and to ensure that it is passed on correctly.

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romania flag carrier tarom has settled a complaint filed over six month ago by a disabled woman denied boarding at sofia international airport.
dilyana deneva works for the centre for independent living sofia, a bulgarian disability organization part of the european network on independent living. last february, dilyana was all set to fly from sofia to dublin on business.
“on 5th february 2014 i had to travel to dublin via bucharest with the romanian airlines tarom in order to attend a very important staff meeting,” dilyana recalls.
dilyana purchased her ticket from a travel agent several days before the date of her trip. “at the time of booking my flights i made it clear that i’m a wheelchair user and i need assistance at the airport, and that i did not require assistance on board of the plane as i can stand up and make a few steps to my seat with the help of my mother,” the young woman said.
the airline pointed out that delivery of assistance to disabled persons depends on passengers notifying their needs at least 48 hours before their scheduled time of departure, and the transmission of this information to those involved in providing the assistance.
tarom also said that booking agents have a vital role in this process and should receive specific training on how to seek and record this information and to ensure that it is passed on correctly.


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ICB’s innovative green roofing solution, EvaGreen, has played its role in the radical, award winning Clay Fields housing project in Suffolk - providing the ultimate sustainable roof.
The ambitious housing development in Elmswell, Suffolk, comprises 26 homes and four storage buildings that focus heavily on unique and effective sustainable strategies and lifetime energy use. Since completion, it has picked up a Housing Design Award, as well as being shortlisted for the Sustainable Housing Awards.

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icb’s innovative green roofing solution, evagreen, has played its role in the radical, award winning clay fields housing project in suffolk - providing the ultimate sustainable roof.
the ambitious housing development in elmswell, suffolk, comprises 26 homes and four storage buildings that focus heavily on unique and effective sustainable strategies and lifetime energy use. since completion, it has picked up a housing design award, as well as being shortlisted for the sustainable housing awards.


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The dramatic increase in the number of refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) across the region in 2012 continues to require a large-scale response to address the needs of both refugees already present in host countries and new arrivals who continue to pour into Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey, at a rate of up to several thousand a day. As of early December 2012, humanitarian agencies in these countries had been able to reach over 525,000 Syrian refugees. When the first Syria Regional Response Plan was published in March 2012 (and subsequently revised twice) it initially planned for some 96,500 refugees to receive assistance over a period of six months. As part of the latest revision of the Plan in September 2012, agencies appealed for a total of US$ 487.9 million to cover needs up to the end of 2012. As of 15 November, 51 per cent of this amount had been funded.
This new Regional Response Plan (RRP) takes up from where the previous one left off, setting the strategic objectives and activities for the first six months of 2013. It is based on the achievements and lessons learned from previous plans and is designed to address existing and emerging needs. Given recent trends in arrivals and registration in a context where the crisis in Syria shows no signs of abating, agencies estimate that the number of Syrian refugees may double in the coming six months, to reach 1.1 million people. For the first time, this planning figure covers refugees in Egypt, whose numbers have grown significantly over the past year, and whose assessed needs have prompted their inclusion in this RRP in a separate chapter.
While the Governments of Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Turkey and Egypt have continued to demonstrate their commitment to giving Syrian refugees access to their territory to assure their safety and provide assistance, this generosity has undeniably come at a heavy price for the many communities welcoming the refugees, as well as for the infrastructure and resources of the countries concerned. At a time of social, political and economic upheaval in many of the host countries, further compounded by developments in Syria, this RRP aims to provide lifesaving assistance to refugees while ensuring that the cost of their welcome is not borne by the countries of asylum alone, or by the many local communities which have already shown considerable generosity despite their limited means. Ultimately, burden sharing constitutes one of the key means of maintaining the protection space refugees have been able to enjoy so far. In order to ensure an inclusive approach which does not dissociate refugees from their new environment, the response takes into consideration all those affected by the refugee influx, from third country nationals and refugees of other origins leaving Syria to vulnerable members of host communities. Moreover, the Lebanon chapter of the response now includes activities targeting Palestinians from Syria who have also been forced to flee the country where they had been settled for generations.
The ability of humanitarian agencies to respond effectively and in a timely manner, regardless of the many challenges on the ground, will depend on their close coordination, particularly in view of the disparate nature of the displacement in host countries. To this end, the current Plan brings together the coordinated efforts of over 60 international and national agencies with UNHCR continuing to lead the overall response. Together, agencies are appealing for US$ 1 billion in order to cover the protection and assistance needs of up to 1.1 million Syrian refugees in the region from 1 January until 30 June 2013. The RRP calls for the urgent demonstration of donors’ solidarity with refugees and their commitment to share the cost of their protection and well-being with the countries and peoples who are currently bearing the brunt of the influx.

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the dramatic increase in the number of refugees from the syrian arab republic (syria) across the region in 2012 continues to require a large-scale response to address the needs of both refugees already present in host countries and new arrivals who continue to pour into jordan, lebanon, iraq and turkey, at a rate of up to several thousand a day. as of early december 2012, humanitarian agencies in these countries had been able to reach over 525,000 syrian refugees. when the first syria regional response plan was published in march 2012 (and subsequently revised twice) it initially planned for some 96,500 refugees to receive assistance over a period of six months. as part of the latest revision of the plan in september 2012, agencies appealed for a total of us$ 487.9 million to cover needs up to the end of 2012. as of 15 november, 51 per cent of this amount had been funded.
this new regional response plan (rrp) takes up from where the previous one left off, setting the strategic objectives and activities for the first six months of 2013. it is based on the achievements and lessons learned from previous plans and is designed to address existing and emerging needs. given recent trends in arrivals and registration in a context where the crisis in syria shows no signs of abating, agencies estimate that the number of syrian refugees may double in the coming six months, to reach 1.1 million people. for the first time, this planning figure covers refugees in egypt, whose numbers have grown significantly over the past year, and whose assessed needs have prompted their inclusion in this rrp in a separate chapter.
while the governments of jordan, lebanon, iraq, turkey and egypt have continued to demonstrate their commitment to giving syrian refugees access to their territory to assure their safety and provide assistance, this generosity has undeniably come at a heavy price for the many communities welcoming the refugees, as well as for the infrastructure and resources of the countries concerned. at a time of social, political and economic upheaval in many of the host countries, further compounded by developments in syria, this rrp aims to provide lifesaving assistance to refugees while ensuring that the cost of their welcome is not borne by the countries of asylum alone, or by the many local communities which have already shown considerable generosity despite their limited means. ultimately, burden sharing constitutes one of the key means of maintaining the protection space refugees have been able to enjoy so far. in order to ensure an inclusive approach which does not dissociate refugees from their new environment, the response takes into consideration all those affected by the refugee influx, from third country nationals and refugees of other origins leaving syria to vulnerable members of host communities. moreover, the lebanon chapter of the response now includes activities targeting palestinians from syria who have also been forced to flee the country where they had been settled for generations.
the ability of humanitarian agencies to respond effectively and in a timely manner, regardless of the many challenges on the ground, will depend on their close coordination, particularly in view of the disparate nature of the displacement in host countries. to this end, the current plan brings together the coordinated efforts of over 60 international and national agencies with unhcr continuing to lead the overall response. together, agencies are appealing for us$ 1 billion in order to cover the protection and assistance needs of up to 1.1 million syrian refugees in the region from 1 january until 30 june 2013. the rrp calls for the urgent demonstration of donors’ solidarity with refugees and their commitment to share the cost of their protection and well-being with the countries and peoples who are currently bearing the brunt of the influx.


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The Order was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is celebrated as ‘Our Lady of the Annunciation.’ To commemorate the ‘fifteen joys of the Virgin,’ the Order initially had fifteen Knights and fifteen Chaplains, who said fifteen masses every day; the Order’s original statutes had fifteen clauses.
The Order was reserved only for members of the nobility, who swore allegiance to their sovereign. The main rule declared all knights equal among themselves, united in a military and religious ‘fraternity.’ This is probably why the Order has only one rank. All the Knights had an equal say in the decisions concerning the admission of new members, who were elected unanimously.
At its inception, the Order had fifteen knights. In 1409, Amadeus VIII (1383-1451), Count of Savoy, later elevated to the first Duke of Savoy in 1416, gave the Order its first known statutes. In 1518, Amadeus VIII’s statutes were amended and reformed by Duke Charles III (1486-1553) who extended the Order to five more knights. Further amendments were made in 1570 by Duke Emmanuel Philibert (1528-1580), and thereafter by succeeding Grand Masters. The most recent changes were promulgated on June 11, 1985 by H.R.H. Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy, the current hereditary Grand Master of the Order. The head of the Royal House of Savoy continues to confer the Order, though very rarely. A recent recipient was H.S.H. the late Prince Rainier III of Monaco. The Annunziata is now bestowed only upon members of royal families and heads of state. Today, in addition to senior members of the Savoy family, its members also include H.M. the King of Spain, H.M. the King of The Belgians, and H.I.M. the Emperor of Japan.
The Order has only one rank and is limited to twenty knights. The first insignia was a goldplated silver collar with the motto, fert, inside a ring with three Savoy knots. The Order, however, has two sets of insignia, the Piccola Collana (Small Collar) and the Grande Collana (Large Collar). The primary and oldest insignia of the Annunziata is the collar. It consists of a solid gold medallion of the collar, which portrays the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary by the Archangel Gabriel. The medallion is surrounded by three intertwined Savoy knots, decorated with small crosses fleury, and in the upper center, between two of the Savoy knots, a cluster of rays with a dove, representing the Holy Spirit, is also depicted in gold. The badge is suspended from a gold chain made up of fifteen ornate gold sections, each of which is linked by a Savoy knot. The star of the Annunziata, which was first used in 1680 is gold and also has a representation of the Annunciation in a medallion in the center which is set within a gold cross of four pommels. This is surrounded by a cluster of gold rays.

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the order was dedicated to the blessed virgin mary, who is celebrated as ‘our lady of the annunciation.’ to commemorate the ‘fifteen joys of the virgin,’ the order initially had fifteen knights and fifteen chaplains, who said fifteen masses every day; the order’s original statutes had fifteen clauses.
the order was reserved only for members of the nobility, who swore allegiance to their sovereign. the main rule declared all knights equal among themselves, united in a military and religious ‘fraternity.’ this is probably why the order has only one rank. all the knights had an equal say in the decisions concerning the admission of new members, who were elected unanimously.
at its inception, the order had fifteen knights. in 1409, amadeus viii (1383-1451), count of savoy, later elevated to the first duke of savoy in 1416, gave the order its first known statutes. in 1518, amadeus viii’s statutes were amended and reformed by duke charles iii (1486-1553) who extended the order to five more knights. further amendments were made in 1570 by duke emmanuel philibert (1528-1580), and thereafter by succeeding grand masters. the most recent changes were promulgated on june 11, 1985 by h.r.h. prince victor emmanuel of savoy, the current hereditary grand master of the order. the head of the royal house of savoy continues to confer the order, though very rarely. a recent recipient was h.s.h. the late prince rainier iii of monaco. the annunziata is now bestowed only upon members of royal families and heads of state. today, in addition to senior members of the savoy family, its members also include h.m. the king of spain, h.m. the king of the belgians, and h.i.m. the emperor of japan.
the order has only one rank and is limited to twenty knights. the first insignia was a goldplated silver collar with the motto, fert, inside a ring with three savoy knots. the order, however, has two sets of insignia, the piccola collana (small collar) and the grande collana (large collar). the primary and oldest insignia of the annunziata is the collar. it consists of a solid gold medallion of the collar, which portrays the annunciation of the blessed virgin mary by the archangel gabriel. the medallion is surrounded by three intertwined savoy knots, decorated with small crosses fleury, and in the upper center, between two of the savoy knots, a cluster of rays with a dove, representing the holy spirit, is also depicted in gold. the badge is suspended from a gold chain made up of fifteen ornate gold sections, each of which is linked by a savoy knot. the star of the annunziata, which was first used in 1680 is gold and also has a representation of the annunciation in a medallion in the center which is set within a gold cross of four pommels. this is surrounded by a cluster of gold rays.


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Stuyvesant Town residents have been wondering about the origins of a bunny that appeared in the neighborhood over the holiday weekend.
On Sunday, the critter was seen outside Ess-a-Bagel on First Avenue. One resident, Lola Franco, told Town & Village the bunny seemed fine when she went to scoop it up so she left it be, later hearing that ST/PCV Public Safety officers had managed to capture it. However, she later went back for it, concerned that the creature could end up euthanized at a shelter. She brought it home and a few hours later, her daughter, who works at the nearby ABC Animal Hospital, took the bunny to work with her for a checkup.
The following day, another resident posted on the Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village Tenants Association Facebook page about a gray and white bunny sighting at 20th Street and First Avenue. Franco said this was after the other bunny had been caught she didn’t think it was the same bunny seen by different people.
Several reported sightings over the past couple of weeks of dead and dying squirrels in Stuyvesant Town have had residents wondering what’s going on — since they clearly weren’t devoured by hawks.
One resident, Noam Freedman, said he saw a dying one near Playground 7, with his wife spotting another one behind 7 Oval. The one he saw was lying on the ground, its legs twitching.
On November 15, Freedman noted the incidents on the Tenants Association’s Facebook page. This was followed by a few more residents commenting that they’d seen dead squirrels in different areas in the complex recently.
On Friday morning, a resident of Stuyvesant Town who was out bird watching saw a form of wildlife she’d never encountered before — a skunk – by the Oval.
The resident, Anne Lazarus, said at first she thought she was looking at a large cat — possibly around two feet long including its tail – but then realized what it was as it lumbered along the walkway. Therefore, she knew not to get too close.
Upon noticing Lazarus, she said, “It raised its tail and I backed off quickly.” She then contacted a public safety and an officer who’s previously rescued animals, Patrolman Morales, responded. Armed with a bag at the end of a pole he managed to get the black and white critter inside a large container. Unfortunately, this wasn’t without getting sprayed first.
Lazarus had left the scene by that point but later heard from Morales that he’d brought the skunk to an appropriate area in upstate Kingston and released it there.
Just when you thought it was safe to unwrap your Snickers bar in Stuyvesant Town, reports have surfaced of another child getting attacked by a squirrel. Last Thursday, in its weekly newsletter to residents, StuyTown Property Services stated that a child was scratched when a squirrel leapt out of a garbage can.
Because of this, management is asking residents not to feed the local wildlife anywhere on the property. SPS also not so subtly alluded to the fact that residents have been ignoring its rule about not feeding squirrels within 50 feet of the playgrounds specifically for children’s use.
Now, along with the signs, if a resident is spotted by a public safety officer feeding the critters near any of those five children’s playgrounds, he or she will be told to stop, a spokesperson for management told us. The rep added that the scratch received by the child wasn’t serious.
On Tuesday, State Senator Brad Hoylman met his battiest constituent yet.
On Primary Day, the scores of candidates on the ballot for citywide races briefly had their thunder stolen by an injured bat and its rescuer, State Senator Brad Hoylman.
Hoylman said he found the creature, which appeared to be in distress, near a tree pit on East 10th Street.
He could see it was still alive though, albeit struggling to right itself by flapping around. The copper-colored bat, Hoylman observed, had a wingspan of about seven inches, although the body was comparatively small. It also had, tiny razor sharp teeth, “so I made sure to stay away,” he added.
Concerned that the bat might expire under the hot sun, Hoylman and Gormley got a box from a nearby restaurant, gently scooped up the bat and put it inside. They then brought it to the Wild Bird Fund, which is headquartered on the Upper West Side.

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stuyvesant town residents have been wondering about the origins of a bunny that appeared in the neighborhood over the holiday weekend.
on sunday, the critter was seen outside ess-a-bagel on first avenue. one resident, lola franco, told town & village the bunny seemed fine when she went to scoop it up so she left it be, later hearing that st/pcv public safety officers had managed to capture it. however, she later went back for it, concerned that the creature could end up euthanized at a shelter. she brought it home and a few hours later, her daughter, who works at the nearby abc animal hospital, took the bunny to work with her for a checkup.
the following day, another resident posted on the stuyvesant town-peter cooper village tenants association facebook page about a gray and white bunny sighting at 20th street and first avenue. franco said this was after the other bunny had been caught she didn’t think it was the same bunny seen by different people.
several reported sightings over the past couple of weeks of dead and dying squirrels in stuyvesant town have had residents wondering what’s going on — since they clearly weren’t devoured by hawks.
one resident, noam freedman, said he saw a dying one near playground 7, with his wife spotting another one behind 7 oval. the one he saw was lying on the ground, its legs twitching.
on november 15, freedman noted the incidents on the tenants association’s facebook page. this was followed by a few more residents commenting that they’d seen dead squirrels in different areas in the complex recently.
on friday morning, a resident of stuyvesant town who was out bird watching saw a form of wildlife she’d never encountered before — a skunk – by the oval.
the resident, anne lazarus, said at first she thought she was looking at a large cat — possibly around two feet long including its tail – but then realized what it was as it lumbered along the walkway. therefore, she knew not to get too close.
upon noticing lazarus, she said, “it raised its tail and i backed off quickly.” she then contacted a public safety and an officer who’s previously rescued animals, patrolman morales, responded. armed with a bag at the end of a pole he managed to get the black and white critter inside a large container. unfortunately, this wasn’t without getting sprayed first.
lazarus had left the scene by that point but later heard from morales that he’d brought the skunk to an appropriate area in upstate kingston and released it there.
just when you thought it was safe to unwrap your snickers bar in stuyvesant town, reports have surfaced of another child getting attacked by a squirrel. last thursday, in its weekly newsletter to residents, stuytown property services stated that a child was scratched when a squirrel leapt out of a garbage can.
because of this, management is asking residents not to feed the local wildlife anywhere on the property. sps also not so subtly alluded to the fact that residents have been ignoring its rule about not feeding squirrels within 50 feet of the playgrounds specifically for children’s use.
now, along with the signs, if a resident is spotted by a public safety officer feeding the critters near any of those five children’s playgrounds, he or she will be told to stop, a spokesperson for management told us. the rep added that the scratch received by the child wasn’t serious.
on tuesday, state senator brad hoylman met his battiest constituent yet.
on primary day, the scores of candidates on the ballot for citywide races briefly had their thunder stolen by an injured bat and its rescuer, state senator brad hoylman.
hoylman said he found the creature, which appeared to be in distress, near a tree pit on east 10th street.
he could see it was still alive though, albeit struggling to right itself by flapping around. the copper-colored bat, hoylman observed, had a wingspan of about seven inches, although the body was comparatively small. it also had, tiny razor sharp teeth, “so i made sure to stay away,” he added.
concerned that the bat might expire under the hot sun, hoylman and gormley got a box from a nearby restaurant, gently scooped up the bat and put it inside. they then brought it to the wild bird fund, which is headquartered on the upper west side.


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That’s right people! We’re very proud to announce the release of our 3rd Compilation Release via our Bandcamp website. Every few months, we put together a list of artists who’s music stands out to our writers and staff. The compilation was assembled by Sean Pritchard after listening through dozens of artists in the past few months. As always, this compilation is available to your for FREE from our Bandcamp website. All we ask is your continued support of these amazing artists and the work that we do here at TheBlueIndian.com. Check out the track listing below and head to our Bandcamp to get 25 FREE SONGS from some of the best up-and-coming artists in indie music!
Our great friend Daniel Bressette has once again done some incredible cover art for the compilation. Please check out his work!
6. The Kickaways – “Young Paul” – America! America!

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that’s right people! we’re very proud to announce the release of our 3rd compilation release via our bandcamp website. every few months, we put together a list of artists who’s music stands out to our writers and staff. the compilation was assembled by sean pritchard after listening through dozens of artists in the past few months. as always, this compilation is available to your for free from our bandcamp website. all we ask is your continued support of these amazing artists and the work that we do here at theblueindian.com. check out the track listing below and head to our bandcamp to get 25 free songs from some of the best up-and-coming artists in indie music!
our great friend daniel bressette has once again done some incredible cover art for the compilation. please check out his work!
6. the kickaways – “young paul” – america! america!


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The most basic principles of Christianity taught by Jesus The Christ apparently is much too difficult for avowed members of the Christian Right. The hate and vitriol from the Christian Right against certain members of the human race defy and rebuke many of the beliefs held by Christ.
But even when the positions conservative Christians take are not steeped in vitriol and hate, their inability to embrace Christ's basic principles seem difficult ponderous, and mysterious to them.
When this Stephen Colbert quote was posted on various Facebook pages, the outrage from the conservative right was quick and unapologetic. The venom and hate from some corners in the defense of reasons to avoid helping the poor and needy apparently stem the conservative belief that helping the poor means rewarding lazy liberals, lazy blacks, and illegal brown immigrants for their worthlessness and laziness. Poor lazy white conservatives often are excluded from this diatribe or are not deemed to be a problem.
One conservative Christian's response to the Stephen Colbert posting on Facebook, however, was absent any directed vitriol. It was a statement that had the connotative air of a question. She simply said, "That depends on what we mean by helping". Taken out of context, it is a curious comment from a professed Christian. But, in the context of the conservative brain, it was a genuine attempt to ask an honest question.
What she really wanted to know is how can conservatives help the poor without letting lazy neer-do-well liberals, blacks, and illegal immigrants steal my hard earned money. Likely, most liberal have no problems with the same question as long as it is applied to both sides of the political divide and all parts of the racial and ethnic spectrum.
America would be a better America if the Christian Right would direct as much vitriol and venom toward wealthy CEOs of greedy, job killing, union busting, low wage paying, middle class destroying, off shore banking, affordable health care denying, job outsourcing corporations that pay little or no taxes and receive more money from the public treasury than do the poor.
Our system of government assistance can be improved to curtail waste and cheating. but it will happen if and only if elected members in the Senate and the House of Representatives work on the same issues with the same intent and without the weight of political grandstanding. Welfare cheaters should be eliminated. Some are too lazy to work. Some children who grow up depending on welfare do become adults who see government assistance as an entitlement that they pass on to their children.
However, not everyone who receives public assistance in the form of federal and state dollars are lazy blacks and illegal brown immigrants. Most are white Americans. Some are lazy white conservatives on the Christian right living in states that vote for conservative Republicans--states that year in and year out receive more in federal dollars that they pay in federal taxes. Neverthess, the amount of waste received by the poor, including the needy and working class cheaters pales in comparison to the billions received by corporations who give nothing back or at best give very little back.
Jesus said that that the poor will always be with us. But did Jesus Christ place any angry conditions on helping the poor and needy? Would The Christ have problems with any of these examples of aid to the poor?
1. Giving aid to a person or to a family that finds itself in dire straits. Like the parable of the good Samaritan, isn't that the Christian thing to do?
2. Providing public assistance whose goal is to lift the spirit and physical well being of the poor and needy.
3. Offering government assistance to provide additional educational opportunity and cultural experiences that give hope and help lift poor children--red, white, yellow, black, and brown--out of poverty.
4. Providing public assistance to any segment of society that, without that assistance, would remain in dire straits.
Helping does not mean giving poor lazy people the right to feed from the public treasury to get rich or even to get along without engaging in available work. It does not mean giving money to undeserving undesirables on either side of the political divide. On the other hand we understand that no effort to contribute to the common good is totally free from pitfalls and potential abuse by the poor, the not so poor, and the very rich--abuse we all should be willilng to guard against and help eliminate.
But, as Stephen Colbert so eloquently said: "If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want to do it".

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the most basic principles of christianity taught by jesus the christ apparently is much too difficult for avowed members of the christian right. the hate and vitriol from the christian right against certain members of the human race defy and rebuke many of the beliefs held by christ.
but even when the positions conservative christians take are not steeped in vitriol and hate, their inability to embrace christ's basic principles seem difficult ponderous, and mysterious to them.
when this stephen colbert quote was posted on various facebook pages, the outrage from the conservative right was quick and unapologetic. the venom and hate from some corners in the defense of reasons to avoid helping the poor and needy apparently stem the conservative belief that helping the poor means rewarding lazy liberals, lazy blacks, and illegal brown immigrants for their worthlessness and laziness. poor lazy white conservatives often are excluded from this diatribe or are not deemed to be a problem.
one conservative christian's response to the stephen colbert posting on facebook, however, was absent any directed vitriol. it was a statement that had the connotative air of a question. she simply said, "that depends on what we mean by helping". taken out of context, it is a curious comment from a professed christian. but, in the context of the conservative brain, it was a genuine attempt to ask an honest question.
what she really wanted to know is how can conservatives help the poor without letting lazy neer-do-well liberals, blacks, and illegal immigrants steal my hard earned money. likely, most liberal have no problems with the same question as long as it is applied to both sides of the political divide and all parts of the racial and ethnic spectrum.
america would be a better america if the christian right would direct as much vitriol and venom toward wealthy ceos of greedy, job killing, union busting, low wage paying, middle class destroying, off shore banking, affordable health care denying, job outsourcing corporations that pay little or no taxes and receive more money from the public treasury than do the poor.
our system of government assistance can be improved to curtail waste and cheating. but it will happen if and only if elected members in the senate and the house of representatives work on the same issues with the same intent and without the weight of political grandstanding. welfare cheaters should be eliminated. some are too lazy to work. some children who grow up depending on welfare do become adults who see government assistance as an entitlement that they pass on to their children.
however, not everyone who receives public assistance in the form of federal and state dollars are lazy blacks and illegal brown immigrants. most are white americans. some are lazy white conservatives on the christian right living in states that vote for conservative republicans--states that year in and year out receive more in federal dollars that they pay in federal taxes. neverthess, the amount of waste received by the poor, including the needy and working class cheaters pales in comparison to the billions received by corporations who give nothing back or at best give very little back.
jesus said that that the poor will always be with us. but did jesus christ place any angry conditions on helping the poor and needy? would the christ have problems with any of these examples of aid to the poor?
1. giving aid to a person or to a family that finds itself in dire straits. like the parable of the good samaritan, isn't that the christian thing to do?
2. providing public assistance whose goal is to lift the spirit and physical well being of the poor and needy.
3. offering government assistance to provide additional educational opportunity and cultural experiences that give hope and help lift poor children--red, white, yellow, black, and brown--out of poverty.
4. providing public assistance to any segment of society that, without that assistance, would remain in dire straits.
helping does not mean giving poor lazy people the right to feed from the public treasury to get rich or even to get along without engaging in available work. it does not mean giving money to undeserving undesirables on either side of the political divide. on the other hand we understand that no effort to contribute to the common good is totally free from pitfalls and potential abuse by the poor, the not so poor, and the very rich--abuse we all should be willilng to guard against and help eliminate.
but, as stephen colbert so eloquently said: "if this is going to be a christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that he commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want to do it".


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in the simplest terms, a landing page isn’t any web page that a visitor can arrive on (or, you know,”land on”). landing pages are the best way for companies to turn online visitors into leads or sales; however, while many companies use landing pages, these pages are under-utilized. research indicates that 62 percent of these businesses use just six or fewer landing pages in their advertising strategies.
too often, website visitors fail to convert since their click sends them to the homepage rather than a particular landing page which guides them through the sales funnel. an effective strategy can improve conversions by 48 per cent or more. do not get left behind. this is why every modern marketer needs to incorporate landing pages into their digital marketing plan. conversions – your website exists to provide users with an engaging and tailored experience since it’s those experiences that lead to sales. landing pages are the bread and butter of website endings. when people receive targeted content, they’re more inclined to take the next step, such as filling out a contact form or purchasing a product. lead generation – nothing leaves collecting online leads simpler than landing pages on your own website. links that are dispersed through different channels such as social websites, email, and search traffic are lost to your website’s homepage. reclaim those misplaced leads by steering visitors to your landing pages. do you remember? if you rank high, you convert high. the first five search results account for 67.6 percent of all clicks, whereas positions six through 10 accounts for only 3.73 percent. it is worth it to be in the top. literally. collect demographic information – when a lead becomes a conversion, then you receive valuable information about who’s visiting your site. that information allows you to target your audience at a more direct and effective manner. content to match with advertising features – marketing offers may have a hard time finding a house in your website. offers seek to incentivize users to purchase your service or product. so naturally, the ideal place to put them is with pages created to convert. if you are searching to create more prospects, rank high in search, score more conversions, pinpoint your demographic, and boost the effectiveness of your advertising provides, then it’s time to come up with a killer landing page strategy.
clickfunnels, sales funnel building applications, gives companies an easier way to sell and deliver their services and products. clickfunnels makes the process much simpler for a business to promote, by offering pre constructed funnel choices for products and services.
with clickfunnels, it is simple to make a marketing and sales funnel in the ground up as it incorporates all of the core elements required to possess practical and effective sales funnel. typically using the older more traditional sales funneling softwares, you may need to fret about all the elements. with clickfunnels, this really is all in 1 spot, which makes it much simpler and cheaper than traditional funnels. clickfunnels incorporates all these and more, offering them at a comprehensive, unified bundle so you won’t need to handle them one by one. provided that you own a company, clickfunnels has that particular funnel that is great for you.
clickfunnels is our favorite tool, as|since} it simplifies the whole sales and marketing funnel procedure for businesses.there are so many different kinds of revenue funnels. each of those needing to be made specifically for a specific client. consequently, they ought to be constructed in a way that they draw your preferred customer. you will find funnels such as webinars, earnings, membership sites, and contributor list and every 1 is very different from the other. within clickfunnels, users can select from many different pre-built attachment options. it’s as straightforward as picking the one which aligns best with your organization. if you are attempting to push an e-book, the approach should be much different than if you are expecting to market a subscription. even if the last effect of attempting to generate a sale is the same. clickfunnels saves you time and effort to begin organizing your earnings funnels from scratch and also accelerate your sales funnel installment. at any time you’ve chosen your funnel, you need to obtain a template. with clickfunnels, you’re treated to many different templates and all of these are examined and proven to work. having a throng of tested and proven templates available, clickfunnels accelerates your a/b testing interval as you don’t need to weed out templates which aren’t performing. you can easily integrate videos, videos or animations in your template using clickfunnels easy to use interface. then you can begin performing your a/b testing to determine what works and what does not. there’s absolutely no learning curve to deal with whatsoever.
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