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Indonesian Rice Table

This has to be one of my favorite ways to enjoy a meal or have a celebration. Lots of little dishes to mix and match in an exotic Asian atmosphere right at your house.

To start, you can use dinnerware with colorful Asian motifs or napkins with Asian prints. Big napkins can be used as placemats and even runners. For a quick touch of Asian decor, place a pot with an orchid on the table or lay orchid blooms on the plates and trays. A tablecloth is not necessary as you can always use a sarong or a coverup like the ones sold as souvenirs in vacation resorts. Asian ingredients often come in very pretty packaging and once empty they can be used to hold flowers or flatware. And if you really want to set the mood, eat out of bowls instead of plates.

For the meal, this is a ten dish menu for an Indonesian rice table. Of course you can make these dishes at home, but many supermarkets and restaurants offer the dishes to reheat at home.

Nasi Koening: (main dish) rice, turmeric and cloves
Babi Ketjap: (side dish) pork, soy sauce, shrimp powder en onion
Ajam Opor: (side dish) chicken legs, nuts, garlic and shrimp powder
Rempah: (side dish) ground beef, coconut and garlic
Sajoer Lodeh: (side dish) chicken, shrimp, celery, coleslaw and zucchini
Sambal Goreng Djagoeng: (side dish) corn, peppers and creamed coconut
Atjar Ketimun: (side dish) cucumber, onion, vinegar, chili sauce, garlic and pepper
Seroendeng: (side dish) coconuts, peanuts and chili sauce
Frikadel Goreng: (side dish) potato and ground beef pastry
Peanut sauce, Egg rolls, Shrimp Crackers, Fried Onions and Pickled Vegetables

More Star Wars and Food

To continue on one of my most visited posts, here are some more Star Wars gadgets for entertaining and parties.

Han Solo in carbonite ice tray.

Lightsaber candle holder.

Princess Leia and Darth Vader aprons.

Assorted stencils for sugar or cocoa.

Star Wars hot beverage tins: Vader’s Dark Side Roast, Hoth Cocoa and Yoda Dagobah Green Tea.

BBQ Time!!!

With the gorgeous weather here in the Netherlands at the moment it is almost an obligation to entertain outside. Most people do it in their own backyards so if anything is missing then a simple trip to the kitchen solves the problem. In case you decide to go somewhere else, here is a list of the must have items…

Favorite BBQ foods and drinks

  • Burgers
  • Chicken breasts
  • Fish in foil
  • Corn on the cob
  • Hot dogs
  • Ribs
  • Steak
  • Sausages
  • Salads
  • Soft drinks
  • Beer
  • Water
  • Lemonade
  • Fruit punch
  • Sport drinks
  • Iced tea

For a Charcoal Grill

  • Charcoal
  • Lighter fluid
  • Matches or lighter
  • Spray bottle with water in it (to cool the flames)
  • Bag for ashes

For a Gas Grill

  • Propane tank
  • Propane tank reserve

Tools and other necessities

  • Long handled spatula
  • Long handled fork
  • Long handled basting brush
  • Long handled tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Apron
  • Bowls for basting sauces
  • Aluminium foil
  • Plate, platter or container for uncooked food
  • Plate, platter or container for cooked food
  • Serving utensil for cooked food
  • Cooler
  • Ice or ice packs
  • Trash bags
  • Bottle opener
  • Moist towels
  • Kitchen paper
  • Paper tablecloth
  • Citronella candles (to keep the nasty mosquitoes away and give a nice sphere when the evening arrives)

Breads, Sauces and Condiments

  • French bread
  • Burger buns
  • Hot dog buns
  • BBQ sauce
  • Steak sauce
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper
  • Butter
  • Cheddar cheese slices
  • Pickle slices
  • Lettuce
  • Onion slices
  • Tomato slices
  • Lemon and lime slices

  • Forks
  • Knives
  • Spoons
  • Plates
  • Cups
  • Napkins

Pink Ribbon

Just one day for October to be here and then the month of breast cancer awareness begins. Having lost an aunt to this disease I know how important prevention and early detection is.

So in order to support this cause, create awareness and celebrate life, here are some great entertaining Pink Ribbon articles for entertaining.

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Lolita Wine Glass, Martini Glass and Champagne Glass Pink Ribbon  and Foxrun 2065 Pink Ribbon Cookie Cutter from Google Products.

Pink Ribbon Party Invitations

Pink Ribbon “Celebrate in Pink” Party Invitation with Envelopes from The Pink Ribbon Shop.

Pink Ribbon Cupcake Picks - Set of 8

Pink Ribbon Cupcake Picks by Dreambirthday.

Breast Cancer Awareness Latex Balloons 11" Pink Ribbon

Breast Cancer Awareness Latex Balloons by Breast Cancer Awareness Collection.

Movies or TV Party on a Rainy Night

It is really bad weather here in the Netherlands, but is also a great excuse to host a movies and tv party!

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Comfortable seating, and plenty of it, is essential to a successful movie / TV night. Make room for extra chairs and floor pillows and ask guests to bring a cushion or folding chair along with them. If the films or TV shows you’ll be watching have a clear theme, try pulling it into your party decorations or you can always hang movie posters around the house with “Now Playing” and “Coming Soon” tags underneath.

What to Watch
Choose movies or TV shows with a common theme such as a favorite actor or director, screening movies in a trilogy or series, or watching a season of a TV show.

Take a break between showings with a few games to keep people interested (and awake).
Make your own trivia game about the movies or shows you’re watching. After each ends, quiz your guests on what they just saw. Hand out prizes after each round to reward those with a keen eye.

Let your guests customize their corn with a popcorn bar. Pop a few bags of plain popcorn, and set out various accompaniments like the standard melted butter and salt, then offer exciting flavor combinations such as sour cream and onion, ranch, or white cheddar salts, grated parmesan cheese or cayenne pepper. For the ones that prefer their popcorn sweet you can include cinnamon and sugar, M&Ms, bits of toffee, and honey-roasted almonds and peanuts in the selection of toppings.

Don’t forget to use colorful paper bags or red-and-white cardboard containers to serve the popcorn and set out plastic bags so people can bring a bit home.

A Backyard Party for the World Cup and Father’s Day?!?

With Father’s Day next Sunday and the World Cup at full speed here is a great idea to combine both occassions, cheer for your team and celebrate the special dad in your life… a backyard party.

Backyard parties are almost always held al fresco, so decorations are usually minimal. But why not pick your favorite team colors and hang slingers from all the fences and helium balloons from plant pots.

Plan defined areas for particular activities, like watching the game and areas for the kids to play. Enjoying the beautiful weather and the company of friends and family is what this is all about. However, a few fun activities for guests of all ages can certainly liven things up. Here are some ideas that will keep your company entertained if they are not interested in the matches:

• Designate an area for playing cards or making crafts.
• Ask a few teens or adults to take turns painting faces in the team colors.
• Rent a jump house.
• Play a little football.

Backyard parties are often nothing more than big barbecues. You can provide the main course or ask families to bring their own meat or other grillables. Usually, side dishes, salads and desserts are potluck. You could also skip the grill and make a potluck including main dishes.

Is there any beverage that says backyard party better than lemonade? Alternatively, you can add drinks to the potluck list or ask guests to bring their own beverages.

The trend for this summer will be picnics (weather permitting of course). Here is Evite’s advice on this super fun party type…

Nothing screams “picnic” like a red-and-white-checkered blanket and a long trail of ants. Dress up the former and keep your food safe from the latter by bringing folding tables to put your food on. Also be sure to have citronella candles on hand to add atmosphere to your picnic while keeping any flying critters away. Pack enough beach chairs and towels or other ground coverings so that all of your guests can camp out in style. If you want to spruce up your picnic area, bring colorful helium balloons and streamers that you can tie between trees. These will not only add a festive touch, they’ll help your guests find you if they’re arriving separately. Since the picnic basket is the universal symbol of this style of party, you can use a basket to add flair to your picnic table or blanket. Just fill it with wildflowers and use it as a centerpiece, or pack it full of fresh fruit that serves as both a serving bowl and a fun decoration in the spirit of the outdoor party.

Pre-planning for your picnic ensures that you and your guests will get the most out of the day. Before you leave, fill a backpack or picnic basket with picnic essentials like bug spray, sunscreen, flashlights and garbage bags for your trash. Also, be sure to pack plenty of paper cups, plates and plasticware, as well as a can and bottle opener, a corkscrew, salt and pepper shakers and condiments like mustard and ketchup. A big cooler with ice keeps your drinks and perishable foods cool, and sweatshirts keep you warm if the wind starts to blow. You’ll also want to pack napkins and hand wipes so you and your guests can clean up after your picnic feast. And finally, bring a digital camera or disposable cameras so you can spend rainy days remembering how much fun you had.

Eating the tasty treats you bring is the highlight of any picnic, but you can also plan games to keep your guests happy. At a picnic, you’re limited only to what you can carry. Pack a set of playing cards as well as a few Frisbees, footballs and a bocce ball set, all of which are light and easy to transport. Utilize the outdoors by planning a down-home watermelon spitting contest, or, if you’re in a wooded area, playing hide and seek. If there will be kids at the party, bring coloring books and crayons to entertain them when they get too tired to run around.

The word “picnic” comes from the French “pique-nique,” which roughly means a potluck, so in that spirit, assign your guests a type of dish to bring. Crowd-pleasers include fried or grilled chicken, as well as assorted sandwiches and salads. Pack cookies and fresh fruit like grapes, strawberries and orange wedges for dessert. And don’t forget the watermelon! When planning your menu, try to stay away from mayonnaise and any other foods that could spoil in the sun.

A Birthday on Easter

Some time ago I let you know about the planning of my husband’s birthday party on Easter Sunday and here are the pictures of the sweets (and salty) buffet and coffee arrangement…

There were yummy devil’s food cupcakes with vanilla frosting and chocolate dragee eggs. A three tiered tray of his favorite sweets… Lindt chocolate, sugar Easter shapes, marshmallows and cookies. There were also pretzel sticks, roated nuts and cocktail nuts for the people that prefer salty snacks. And then for the coffee table a wonderful set of candles in the shape of a rooster and a bunny (love them, they just look like porcelain) and of course tulips in a beautiful lavender color.

And the Oscar goes to…

Evite has really fun entertaining ideas to celebrate a movie awards party…

Planning an OSCAR party is a snap—your TV will be your centerpiece, so you just need to add some lights, camera and action to bring the show to life.

Start the party as soon as your guests arrive by placing a red carpet right inside your door. As you open the door, give your guests the paparazzi treatment by yelling their name and snapping lots of photos of them as they enter.

In the spirit of the golden OSCAR statue and the silver screen, buy cups, plates and other party decorations in shiny metallic colors.

And finally, because the OSCARS usually clocks in at well over three hours, you’ll want to make sure your guests are comfortable enough to make it through the whole show. Footstools, extra pillows and blankets help your guests hang in there to see what is crowned Best Picture.

Half the fun when you watch the OSCARS together with friends is critiquing what the stars are wearing. In the fine tradition popularized by Mr. Blackwell and Joan Rivers, you can make yourself and your guests victims of the fashion police by having everyone wear their fanciest outfit—or their most hideous one.

Plus, have plenty of feather boas and top hats on hand so you and your guests can reflect that old Hollywood glamour. And don’t forget the sunglasses, so you can pretend you’re going incognito just like the biggest stars try to do.

An OSCAR pool keeps everyone invested in even the smallest, least-flashy awards. Give each guest a ballot with the OSCAR nominees and ask them to pick the winners.

You can award one point for each correct answer, or give extra points to the major categories, like best actor and best picture. To prevent a tie, include a tie-breaker question like “How long will the OSCAR telecast be?” Whoever gets closest without going over wins.

Another way to keep guests entertained through hour three is to play OSCARS bingo. Before the party, create bingo cards with the most common OSCAR happenings: a winner crying, thanking God or forgetting to thank their spouse or co-star; a presenter mangling a nominee’s name; the orchestra cutting off a winner’s speech; a host’s joke falling flat.

Give each guest a card to mark off during the broadcast, and award prizes for each bingo. Be sure to switch up the items on your cards so everybody doesn’t yell “BINGO!” at the same time.

Buffets featuring room-temperature foods like cheese and crackers, assorted olives, chips and dip, brownies and fruit are quick and easy for guests to eat during commercial breaks.

In honor of the movies, give each guest an individual bag of popcorn to snack on during the show, and have bowls of classic movie-theater snacks like Junior Mints, Raisinets, SnoCaps and Juju Fruits on hand.

For your feature food presentation, keep it light yet decadent, so you can keep snacking during the show. Caesar salad has been a Hollywood favorite since its introduction in the 1920s. Rich pastas are always a fan favorite, and star-shaped cookies round out the meal.

1. Fame / Irene Cara (Fame)
2. My Heart Will Go On / Celine Dion (Titanic)
3. Take My Breath Away / Berlin (Top Gun)
4. (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life / Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes (Dirty Dancing)
5. You’re the One That I Want / Olivia Newton John & John Travolta (Grease)
6. Up Where We Belong / Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes (An Officer and a Gentleman)
7. I Will Always Love You / Whitney Houston (The Bodyguard)
8. The Rose / Bette Midler (The Rose)
9. Do You Know Where You’re Going To / Diana Ross (Mahogony)
10. Maniac / Michael Sembello (Flashdance)

Game Night

I still remember when we were kids and my family will meet for a night of penny bingo. Here are Evite‘s ideas for a game night with family or friends…

Pick a favorite game, and use it as the inspiration for your game night décor. If you love Twister, make your pad Twister-ific by decorating with red, blue, green and yellow balloons and polka-dotted streamers. Or if Parcheesi is more your speed, you could decorate with colorful saris for an Indian theme (Parcheesi, or Parchisi, is the national game of India). To get in the mood for this kid-friendly party theme, deck out your party room like a teenage bedroom or college dorm room with rock posters, cut-out pictures of celebrity crushes and club flyers. Spread blankets, quilts and pillows on the floor to create a casual atmosphere where guests can spread out and get comfortable.

Trivial Pursuit
Murder mystery game
Apples to Apples

Keep in mind that you’re not limited to store-bought games. For games like charades and the name game, all you need are strips of paper and a good imagination. To create your own word-definition guessing game, find obscure words in a dictionary and ask everybody to come up with inventive possible definitions for them, while one person writes down the correct answer.

There are various ways to run your game night, and you can make it as casual or as formal as you’d like. Here are some tips for getting your game on:
If your group is too large or unruly to all play the same game, set up stations for different games or team people up for group play.
To make games more challenging and help to get people interacting, separate couples and really close friends.
Playing with a shy group? Start off with a team competition, where people can get more comfortable with one another and with playing games. Also, be sure to choose games with different topics to play to everyone’s skills — not just all pop culture trivia or word games.
If your games require score-keeping, drawing or sculpting, buy lots of pens, extra modeling clay and pads of paper.

Food and Drink
Playing Candyland? Then you know exactly what kind of food to set out for your party. If you’re thinking more along savory lines for your game night party, you can’t go wrong with pizza. Make your own from scratch, and have your friends add fun toppings (goat cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, fresh basil, etc.) Ordering plain cheese pizzas and adding toppings at home will achieve similar results, with less time away from gaming. Eating and playing games don’t have to be mutually exclusive — it is possible to drink creamy tomato soup from a mug as you roll the dice and move your mice. Bite-size, non-greasy finger foods also work better than those requiring a knife, fork, plate and a table, since you’ll want to save the valuable table space for the games you’re playing.

1. Let’s Twist / Chubby Checker
2. Luck Be a Lady Tonight / Frank Sinatra
3. All Star / Smash Mouth
4. Start Me Up / The Rolling Stones
5. Let’s Get It Started / The Black Eyed Peas
6. Tubthumping / Chumbawamba
7. Baba O’Riley / The Who
8. Surrender / Cheap Trick
9. We Are the Champions / Queen
10. Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye / Steam


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The Mystery of the Missing Puskat by Lavie Tidhar

Listen to this story on the podcast.

When you’re the only detective around, no case is too small.

Densley Takes On A Case

He knows America well; there are cars in Detroit, and gangsters in Chicago. New York has the Mob, and Man Jew, and Broadway, and Hollywood is called La-la land and it is magical: it is where movies come from.

Father Ben has the books, and he lets Densley read them. Thirty or so: it is a vast library of knowledge. Women are called dolls; men use their fist, or a gun. Densley too has a gun; he has carved it himself, of the burau tree.… Read the rest

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The League: Intro

Author's Note: Hi there, some of you may know but most of you probably won't. My name is Semeria and I am an author on the rising. I plan to be posting one of my novels on this website for people to read. Comment and let me know what you think and I hope you enjoy the story.

A shiver ran through Aurora and she pulled her scarf further around her shoulders. Her blue and white silk gown did nothing to protect her against the cold yet she had a feeling the cold air wasn't what had her hands trembling.

                She could remember the sacred oath she had made to her Queen as a lady in waiting, that she would never betray her, never lie to her, never go behind her back, yet here she was, doing two of the three. Betrayal was not one of her crimes.

                "Aurora," a voice whispered and she jumped. Then, turning around, she looked into the eyes of the young boy she had come to love. He was only fifteen and he had the face of an angel and the wings of one as well. His eyes were a deep dark black that seemed to change the shade of your soul, surrounding his face was a short halo of bleach blond hair. His nose was sharp and pointed instead of the usual soft nose a young person possessed, and his lips were a deep shade of red, so tempting they were when they opened and spoke luring words.

                "Avrail," Aurora said his name like it was some sweet perfume, or a form of hallelujah. She dipped her head in respect to him and then asked, "Is it time?"

                "Yes, you've done great so far, but now our journey has come to its climax. You must go out, and you must tell the people about the war coming, you must warn them," his voice was filled with demand.

                "What if they don't believe me?" she asked, her heart thudding in her chest.

                "Make them believe," he growled and she shrank back, but only a little bit.

                "And if I can't?"

                "Then you fail."

                "And to fail would be a disgrace as your apprentice," the hurt was clear in her voice.

                He sighed, "Oh Aurora, you are so much more than an apprentice to me. You have become like a sister to me."

                "A sister…typical words for an angel," she scoffed.

                "What more do you want?"

                "For you to love me! These could be my last moments, I just want to know that you love me," she whispered the last part.

                "I love you, I've always loved you, ever since the day you were born. I watched you grow, watched you learn, and fell so deeply in love with you. But never, never will I lust for you, and if that is what you seek than I have failed at training you, my young nephilim," he planted a soft kiss on the crown of her head. "Now go."

                And she went. Out into the night air, knocking on doors, waking people, letting them know the apocalypse was coming. That angels and demons were going to use earth as a battle ground. And no one, not a single person believed her. She had failed.

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cyclic group

A group is said to be cyclic if it is generated by a single element.

Suppose G is a cyclic groupMathworldPlanetmath generated by xG. Then every element of G is equal to xk for some k. If G is infinite, then these xk are all distinct, and G is isomorphicPlanetmathPlanetmathPlanetmath to the group . If G has finite order ( n, then every element of G can be expressed as xk with k{0,,n-1}, and G is isomorphic to the quotient groupMathworldPlanetmath /n.

Note that the isomorphisms mentioned in the previous paragraph imply that all cyclic groups of the same order are isomorphic to one another. The infinite cyclic group is sometimes written C, and the finite cyclic group of order n is sometimes written Cn. However, when the cyclic groups are written additively, they are commonly represented by and /n.

While a cyclic group can, by definition, be generated by a single element, there are often a number of different elements that can be used as the generatorPlanetmathPlanetmathPlanetmath: an infinite cyclic group has 2 generators, and a finite cyclic group of order n has ϕ(n) generators, where ϕ is the Euler totient function.

Some basic facts about cyclic groups:

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Canonical name CyclicGroup
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Rendering of Commercial Real Estate Common Area

One way to ensure that more deals come out on the right side is to involve an architect early in the deal process. Why? Because the best architects will help you lead your commercial real estate clients through the site selection process to ensure the deal gets done.

Case Building Warehouse to Office Conversion

The warehouse-to-office conversion, currently underway, promises to be one of the year’s most talked about Twin Cities commercial architecture projects.

Like any other business asset, your workspace represents an opportunity to move your business forward. Through the Power of Design, your real estate can help your business thrive.

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Kids Plant Parties

Plant Bar – for Kids!

Let your kiddos get their hands dirty and get close with nature at their next party!

Parties include:

  • All ingredients: plants (succulents, houseplants, herbs) soil, rocks, colored sand and mosses
  • Decorative items: mini animals, Lego figures, toys, sea shells, colored pebbles, butterflies & mini signs for a personal message.
  • Choice of vessel: cement/wood/terra cotta containers and terrariums
  • Plants 101 and planting guidance
  • Party time: 1 hour
  • Minimum 8 kids per workshop
  • Plant Bar is mobile and available to host at your home or any venue
  • Cost $15 per child

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Glaziers are experts in designing, fitting and replacing glass in your property. Whether as part of a renovation project or an emergency repair, a glazier will be the most qualified tradesman to make sure that the glass in your property is perfectly fitted and completely safe.
Finding a high quality local glazier can be difficult: you need to collect multiple quotes to compare and check the backgrounds of each of your candidates, or you could end up with someone of poor quality, or even a cowboy builder! You can skip all of this stress by looking for your glazier on Plentific: the Plentific website can quickly generate a bespoke contact list of the best glaziers in your local area, each of which will have their own profile page where you can compare their qualifications, reviews and past projects. Each and every job booked via Plentific will also be covered by the Plentific Guarantee. With tradesmen from all over the country signing up for the Plentific platform, we are ready to help you find a Pro and get your job done.

What does a glazier do?

A glazier is a tradesman that can measure, cut and install glass products. They may work as a general glazier or as part of a company specialising in related projects, such as greenhouses, conservatories or even glass roofing.

There is a strong technical element to what they do: a glazier will be proficient in measuring and calculating the amount and type of materials necessary for a job, and should also be comfortable following technical plans.

Certain glaziers can take on a direct role in preparing the glass, cutting and shaping it with specialist tools. They may also offer creative services, such as creating decorative panels for bespoke projects. Specialist glaziers are often required for restoration work on historic buildings, or to create entirely bespoke sizes and shapes for high budget projects.

What do I need to know about finding a glazier?

When looking for a tradesman, it is always important to check their background. While no technical qualifications are required to become a glazier, a good candidate will have completed an apprenticeship or at least a stint as a glazier’s helper. Ideally, a candidate will have several years of experience, as well as a string of previous clients from past jobs. If possible, contact some of these clients and ask about your potential hire; you should be able to find out information about the quality of their work, as well as their attitude on the job.

To make sure that you get an appropriate quote, ask your potential hires for a price breakdown. This will list all of the individual tasks that you will be paying them for, and you may notice a few that you can do yourself in order to save money. In order to protect your investment, it is also crucial that your final candidate has active public liability insurance.

A great sign of a glazier’s quality is if they belong to a national organisation of tradesmen, such as the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF). These groups have high entry standards which members are required to constantly adhere to. Because of this, you can be sure that a member of a group such as this is a high quality candidate.

One final thing that you will need to know about your glazier is whether they follow the appropriate safety procedures for their work. Working with glass can be extremely dangerous, especially from a height. Ask your potential candidates what procedures and safety equipment they use on the job, and make sure that they have active public liability insurance, in case of an accident. They should also have a guarantee in place for if you are unsatisfied with their finished work.

How much does it cost to hire a glazier?

As always, the price of hiring this tradesman will depend on the details of the job. Supplying and replacing a broken double glazing unit can cost around £150 + VAT, though this can vary depending on the unit’s size. Doing the same but with a single glazed pane will cost around £100 + VAT, while a replacing double glazed unit in a uPVC window will cost closer to £115 + VAT.

It can be dangerous to rely too much on averages, however. The cost of hiring tradesmen varies significantly across the UK, with Pros in the south, and particularly those in London, charging more for their services. Another important factor to consider is safety; if your glaziers will require scaffolding to be able to safely do their jobs, they may need to add between £150 and £180 to your quote.

Any quotes that you are offered for emergency repairs, particularly those outside of normal working hours or at weekends, will almost certainly be much higher than those for a job booked well in advance. For minor work, your glazier may simply charge you their minimal callout fee, so think carefully before hiring a professional glazier for simple or unnecessary jobs.

Your best bet of getting a competitive quote will be to collect them from at least three candidates. This will give you an idea of the average prices for your area, and will also allow you to spot rogue tradesmen trying to undercut their competition. Avoid these candidates at all costs: the reason their quotes are low is usually because they do substandard work, use substandard materials or are planning to take your money and run.

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PING Hoofer 14 Golf Bag Review

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The PING Hoofer 14 brings superior organization to stand bags with a 14-way top.  Retains all the smart features of the standard Hoofer.

Many golfers like to throw their clubs on their back and walk the course, but who likes having their clubs in a tangled mess?  No one.  For the player who wants to keep their sticks better organized while they trek, PING has created the Hoofer 14 golf bag.

Much like the Hoofer, the Hoofer 14 keeps the branding minimal.  There’s a small PING logo on each side, Hoofer branding on the legs, and that’s it.

The design of the bag is even cleaner than the Hoofer – the sides have large swaths of solid colors without stripes or decoration.  This is a bag for the player who wants to let their game do the talking.

The PING Hoofer 14 comes in 5 colorways: black, black/graphite/copper, graphite/white/crimson, red/graphite, and blue/black (shown here).

The key features of the Hoofer 14 mirror those of the standard Hoofer.  First is the attached rain hood (seen above).  The rain hood is smart on two counts.  Having the hood attached means that you won’t lose it.  Also, PING has located it where most bags just place padding, so you don’t lose any storage space.

The other standout feature is the way that the straps are connected to the bag.  There are two clips (picture below) that allow you to carry the bag in a variety of different ways.  If you’ve ever carried a bag with backpack straps, you know that trying to use only one strap can be awkward.  With the new Hoofer, just pop one of the clips and the bag balances naturally for a single-shoulder carry.

Beyond these two standout features, the Hoofer has all the things you expect from a modern stand bag.  There’s a cart strap channel that allows you to secure your bag without losing access to any pockets.  There are 12 pockets with a cavernous total of 22 liters of capacity.  Finally, there’s a water bottle pocket that’s perfectly located to give you a drink while you have the bag on your back.

The key difference between the standard Hoofer and the Hoofer 14 is the top.  I found that the 5-way top of the Hoofer was enough to keep my clubs fairly well organized, but the Hoofer 14 takes organization to the extreme.  The extra dividers make sure every club slides in and out without tangling.  The Hoofer 14 also has an additional full length divider compared the standard Hoofer – four versus three.

This extra organization comes at a minimal cost: half a pound.  The standard Hoofer weighs five pounds, the Hoofer 14 is five and a half.  To me, this difference is barely worth talking about.  Unless you’re an ultra-minimalist, you’re probably carrying several pounds of extra balls, water, tees, etc.

The single feature that makes the Hoofer 14 such a pleasure to carry is the strap system.  With one clip, you can switch from a comfortable backpack carry to a well-balanced single shoulder carry.  I suspect many of you are thinking, “I carry my current bag on one shoulder all the time, and it’s not that bad.  What’s the big deal?”  I challenge you to go to see the Hoofer 14 in person and experience it for yourself.  It’s the feature you didn’t know you’ve been missing your whole life.

If you’re in the market for a new stand bag this year, it probably ought to be a PING Hoofer.  The only question is which one.  The standard Hoofer will likely be the most popular, but if you like to see your clubs perfectly organized, the Hoofer 14 is for you.

Buy the PING Hoofer 14 HERE

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  1. Nice review and nice bag. If you want a 14 way stand bag your choices come down to the SM 4.5 and the Ping Hoofer 14. They’re both constructed for durability and ease of access, storage, etc. However the Ping bag is unfortunately a smaller diameter top and the dividers do not extend fully to the bottom like the SM bag (at least the last generation). The smaller top leads to clubs binding quite often and is what lead me to the SM bag instead. I actually like the construction of the Ping bag more but wasn’t willing to deal with the binding problem If you look at any review of this bag the first think mentioned is the binding problem. I believe the SM bag has a 10.5″ diameter while the Ping bag is slightly smaller. Keep up the good reviews.

  2. Did you find your clubs to tangle at all? I just got a Cobra ultralight bag and while I like everything about it… the 5 way dividers kind of leave my clubs a bit tangled, they don’t always slide in and out nicely. Also, because the straps are clipped and held right near the bag, that force from carrying constantly makes that connection point creak and make odd noises.

    • Matt Saternus

      I found the Hoofer 14 to be above average in terms of clubs not being tangled. Nothing except 14 full-length dividers will eliminate tangles, but the Hoofer 14 is quite good.

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    Thank you so much for presenting the quality and more helpful resources.

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CUSIP 69351J280
Inception July 26, 1994
Total Fund
Net Assets
$21.8 million

Daily Price 3/25/2019

NAV POPChg $Chg %
$21.34 $21.34 $0.14 0.66%

Portfolio Management

Hitesh C. Patel, Ph.D.
Managing Director, Structured Equity

Paul Kleinaitis, CFA
Senior Portfolio Manager

Chen Chen, Ph.D.
Portfolio Manager

PNC Multi-Factor Small Cap Value Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in stocks of small-cap companies with market caps approximating the benchmark that are believed to be conservatively valued.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) as of 2/28/2019

    1 MO 1 YR3 YRS5 YRS10 YRS
Multi-Factor Small Cap Value NAV 4.33% 0.68% 10.27% 5.02% 13.82%
Russell 2000 Value Index 3.89% 4.42% 14.95% 6.48% 15.43%

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Investments in small-capitalization companies present greater risk of loss than investments in large companies. Investments in value companies can continue to be undervalued for long periods of time and be more volatile than the stock market in general. International investments are subject to special risks not ordinarily associated with domestic investments, including currency fluctuations, economic and political change and differing accounting standards that may adversely affect portfolio securities. These risks may be heightened in emerging markets. To the extent that the Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in a particular industry, the fund's performance could depend heavily on the performance of that industry and may be more volatile than less concentrated funds. The portfolio team may choose to invest in initial public offerings (IPOs), the performance of which is unpredictable and the effect of which may not be duplicated during periods in which the Fund does not invest in IPOs.

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Rank in Universe

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This blog was inspired by an encounter with a student, who spent the summer working with us, he asked me the following question about career growth and development; “What is the shortest route between me as a student and you as a Senior Executive, basically I want to know the fastest way to become an Assistant Deputy Minister/CIO!?; give me specific steps…”

While smiling and thinking to myself, I love these students and said good question, giving myself time to think… Drawing on the many years of working in the real world and school of hard knocks, I said I will share the steps that helped me; they will likely shorten your trip on the road ahead of your career growth and success. Keeping in mind success is a relative term, here is step one:

  1. Become a learning machine – learn the business you are in, learn all you can about your organization, its mission, and what they are trying to accomplish [be crisp and laser focused in your learning about your section and projects], learn the environment [context] around you and learn as much as you can about the people you work with. But above all, learn about yourself, who you really are and what it is that you want that is in alignment with your inherent talent, values and personal mission. Self-awareness is least understood but most critical to success! Spend quality & honest time discovering yourself; you’re worth it.   Learning about yourself and of your organization will help gauge your alignment and engagement with your organization.  Give yourself a relative mark. Ten is when all of you is aligned to all of your organization, its management and its goals this is ideal career situation. Zero is when none of you is aligned to that of your organization; time for a new job 😉 I will expand on this in future blogs.Always take a learning posture, especially in the face of difficulty, adversity and conflict. When in conflict, don’t get mad, get facts; don’t be angry, be fair. As hard as that maybe, and it’s hard, put yourself in the other person shoes and learn their reasons; it’s the best you can do to resolve a conflict. When in doubt ask around, so that you may remove that doubt with more information. More than likely, you will learn that there are more than one right answer… But, finally and basically never graduate from learning! In the coming weeks, will share with you the other five steps that I shared with my students’ employees of what I called the Six Pack of Success… see you soon!


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David Hogg and His Sister to Co-Author a Book After Being Activists for Five Minutes

You can’t make this stuff up!

By the time peewee anti-gun activist David Hogg and his little sister, Lauren, release their forthcoming book, #NeverAgain (yes, apparently the title is a hashtag), they will have been activists for just under five months.

Hogg, his sister, and the handful of high school anti-gun activists that were groomed by the media to rally against your Second Amendment rights following the tragic shooting at their Parkland, Florida high school, entered the national spotlight in the third week of February 2018. The Hogg siblings will release their book on June 5th.

Trending: CNN Let Crowd Call Dana Loesch “Murderer,” Got Award for It. She Just Fired Back.

Hogg announced the plans for the book on–where else–Twitter, the platform that has gained him hundreds of thousands of followers and from which he has signaled the masses to join his boycotts against Laura Ingraham’s sponsors and now, investment firms and their clients that have ties to gun manufacturers.

“Today @lauren_hoggs and I are announcing our book #NeverAgain that tells the story of the foundation of this movement for those we lost,” he tweeted. “Lauren and I will be using the money made from the book to help heal the community.”

Lauren, in her own announcement, clarified that the vague plan to use the proceeds to “heal the community” is to “prevent gun violence”, which actually doesn’t really clarify anything at all. But it’s probably quite safe to assume they’ll be using the money to fund political efforts to take away your guns.

The book’s description says it will be a “manifesto for the movement begun that day [of the Parkland massacre], one that has already changed America–with voices of a new generation that are speaking truth to power, and are determined to succeed where their elders have failed,” which sounds super duper creepy.

“With moral force and clarity, a new generation has made it clear that problems previously deemed unsolvable due to powerful lobbies and political cowardice will be theirs to solve,” it continues.

Once again, these kids have been activists for two months. And they’re writing a book. They’re also still in high school.

It’s also pretty offensive to the students who have, you know, actually been working hard to implement policy change rather than partying with celebrities and calling for boycotts on Twitter, like Kyle Kashuv, who has been speaking out on behalf of the Second Amendment and meeting with elected officials, including the Vice President, First Lady, and the President himself.

Kashuv has been a vocal opponent of Hogg’s, and was quick to point out that Hogg was actually announcing his book deal on a platform he was supposed to be boycotting.

NRA spokeswoman and vehement 2A supporter Dana Loesch was quick to point this out to the clueless Parkland teens:

At the end of the day, we can laugh at the Hoggs all we want, but we all know they’re not solely responsible for their undeserved fame. There are calculating adults behind these kids, pushing them and grooming them every step of the way to parrot the same, tired, anti-gun talking points we’ve been hearing for years.

Their book is just another attempt to keep them in the news, and to funnel funds into the organizations and legislature that promise to make your kids less safe than ever before.

The largest empire in the world couldn’t take away our guns in 1776, and they’re unlikely to succeed now. Tyrants come in many forms, but we will fight them all the same way: in defense of liberty.

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HERO (Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance) Vote Slated for November 3 Ballot

Equal rights.  It sounds good.  What could be wrong with any kind of equal rights?  In Houston, Texas, the voters are getting ready to weigh in of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance on November 3.  The ordinance was voted in by progressive Mayor Annise Parker and the City Council in May of 2014.  The mayor and the council claimed this ordinance exists to protect the rights of all people in a vast number of areas.  The ballot next week is a referendum to repeal the ordinance by citizens who say the law encroaches on their freedoms.

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HERO opponents have taken to the airwaves to voice their concerns. They insisted outlawing discrimination based on “gender identity” could prove dangerous. Even Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick weighed in on the measure, saying if HERO is allowed to stand grown men could enter a woman’s restroom anytime whenever they want.

“It’s not about equal rights. Equal rights are covered under the law. What it is about, by voting no to stop men who on any given day can consider themselves a woman and can go into a woman’s restroom,” said Lt. Governor Patrick. “If defies common sense and decency.”

Supporters insist the ordinance protects people by outlawing discrimination in these 15 categories: sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, familial status, marital status, military status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, and pregnancy.

Supporters such as David Leslie with Rothko Chapel in Montrose told abc13 this matter is about human dignity. He said voters should say yes to HERO if they want to move Houston in a positive direction.

“We’re all children of God. We’re all from the same creator. We’re all different. In those differences, we should expect some protections,” said Leslie.

“HERO protects all people’s rights. I think for those who are concerned about people who may do something that is illegal, those protections are already here. Illegal behavior is already illegal behavior. I don’t think there’s much to worry about.”

The conflict comes down to whether people want more government intervention in their lives or not.  Under HERO, the government will force private citizens to make accommodations to all kinds of individuals, whether you agree with them or not.  It opens the door for violations of privacy among the sexes.  It will also make it harder for parents to protect their children if just anyone can use any bathroom.

If this law is upheld in Houston, it is only a matter of time until one like it is in place in every city in the US.  May common sense voters prevail.


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The Millwallisation of May’s Brexit strategy

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For younger readers, Millwall FC garnered much public interest in the 1980s for their forthright style of football and their supporters, whose chant of “nobody likes us, but we don’t care” resounded around stadiums (and punch-ups). Yes, things have moved on, but still the label has hung around. Theresa May hasn’t yet got into any fist-fights, […]

Mapping out the current Brexit hurdles

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Tempting as it is to comment on the flurries of rumours flying around London and Brussels about what is (or, more accurately, isn’t) happening in the talks involving Geoffrey Cox, it’s probably best to hold fire until we know a bit more about it all. Indeed, whatever the outcome (again, probably not much), the UK […]

The EU view on the Article 50 endgame

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As we move into the final weeks of the original Article 50 time period, it is useful to try and round up several aspects of the EU27’s positions, insofar as they impinge on the UK’s decisions (which is to say, a lot). As much as Parliament is caught up in working out what it might […]

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The Best Graphic Novels of 2018

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* Standouts from the year in graphic storytelling
* The best comics to head into 2019 with
* From memoirs of childhood to superheroes to… inter-species romance

Even if we’re all a little relieved to have 2018 behind us, there were some bright moments in the past year that we might have overlooked. Here are some of the best of these moments from the world of graphic novels. From Marvel superhero epics to lyrical memoirs and surrealist imaginings, these are some of the best graphic novels you might not have seen yet from 2018.

1. My Boyfriend Bear

Don’t let the title fool you, the eponymous Bear in Pamela Ribbon’s graphic novel isn’t a leather daddy or a “furry,” but, well, a literal bear. Ribby’s sly, seemingly effortless drawings go perfectly with this tale that’s at once so wholesome and yet so strange, proving once again that the graphic novel can do what no other medium can.

Buy: My Boyfriend Bear $12.04

2. Skyward

Skyward takes an out-of-this world premise and really soars with it, thanks to a well-crafted plot, surprisingly layered characterization and, of course Lee Garbet’s airy, nostalgic art.

Buy: Skyward $9.83

3. Marvelocity

Painter Alex Ross brings his unique bombast to the Marvel Universe with this elaborate and richly archival collection.

Buy: Marvelocity $33.90

4. Bingo Love

A story of intersecting histories and rekindling love, Bingo Love has won praise far beyond the usual graphic novel fandom, from outlets including Teen Vogue and Library Journal. Tee Franklin’s tale of a queer romance spanning decades moves beyond the tropes of “coming of age,” and examines how issues of race, family, tradition, society and memory echo across generations.

Buy: Bingo Love Volume 1 $1.73

5. Von Spatz

Anna Haifisch’s spellbinding nervous breakdown narrative features spare, cartoonish yet haunting visuals, and a story that any artist, or just about anyone employed or trying to be, in our age of “Generation Burnout,” will be able to relate with easily.

Buy: Von Spatz $7.49

6. The Prince and the Dressmaker

Set in Paris sometime between the decade of Les Miserables and that of Moulin Rouge, this beautifully-written and drawn tale takes the framework of the “Cinderella” type, and gives it an elegant, transgressive twist.

Buy: The Prince and the Dressmaker $10.91

7. X-Men: Grand Design

The New Yorker recently pointed out that superhero stories have taken on the role of a modern, secular mythology, so it’s perhaps fitting that these franchises are now putting out anthologies in a format like the one many of us encountered ancient mythologies in. Ed Pisker’s thoughtfully laid out, gorgeously designed volume includes a remastered version of 1963’s X-Men #1, plus decades of narrative, back story and trivia.Buy: X-Men Grand Design $18.24

8. Hey Kiddo

Chosen as A National Book Award Finalist– which is still a very rare honor for graphic storytelling– the memoir Hey, Kiddo does a brilliant job evoking what it’s like to grow up surrounded by the mystery of adult’s choices, structural calamities and abandonment.

Buy: Hey Kiddo $8.15

9. Saga Volume 9

Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples’ Eisner award-winning Saga has been called a mix of Star Wars and Game of Thrones, and compared to what Hollywood blockbusters wish they were. Saga is a galaxy-spanning epic of love, parenting and resistance, set against a back drop of massive, warring societies.

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Engage members of your community to explore relevant social and cultural issues through hands-on art workshops.

Through our Mobile Art Studio, we facilitate workshops with underrepresented, diverse and youth communities. Our process usually involves a conversation, questions, collaborative image making, and the creation of multiples to be shared widely so that their voices are heard.

Each project reflects our commitment to social change and our belief in the value of shared artistic production.

Choose from one of our community outreach workshops below, or suggest an idea. We’ll work together to customize the workshop to your budget, goals and skill levels.

Tell Your Stories

Each participant will create an individual zine on a social or cultural issue of their choosing. Possible topics can include issues such as: racism, Indigenous rights, LGBTQIAA+ rights, homelessness, incarceration, gentrification, food security, immigration, environmental change, politics, and more. Print 10+ zines for students to share and trade.

Creative Manifesto

After reviewing various types of artist manifestos from different time periods, participants will design their own individual creative manifesto or principles for everyday life in zine format using text, images and colour.

Activism through Art

Using silkscreen or Risograph printing as a medium, participants will create and print artwork and social messages on posters or t-shirts to raise awareness and educate on social justice issues.

Neighbourhood/ Community Walk

Explore the neighbourhood or community around you. What are the positive aspects of it and what could be improved? What would your ideal community look like? Using simple silkscreening methods, participants will document the realities and possibilities of their shared spaces in print form.

Good Place/Bad Place

What are elements of your utopia? Dystopia? Participants will discuss the kind of world they want to live in and express these elements on a page through writing or drawing. Each person will take home a collective bound publication.

Food + Zines

Using food as the theme, participants will be given the tools to co-create a cookbook of shared recipes. Each person will take home a collective bound publication. Food and drink can be served!

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Very Important Kid Day

“VIK Day” Very Important Kids Day at Victoria Springs SRA June 18, 2016   All kids (15 & under) are welcome to join in the activities starting at 10:00 am at Victoria Springs SRA Events include the “Big-Fish” and the “Little-Fish” contest that runs from 10:00am to 6:00pm. 1:00 pm the casting contest starts at the Office area, followed by Frisbee golf followed by Hayrack rides. Paddle boats will be open to kids for an hour at 5:00 We are a fishing tackle loaner site. Great Prizes will be given to the event winners and all kids present will get a prize of some kind. For more information call 308 749 2235 Or email us at—–     A Park Entry Permit is required.

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A Caring Partner in Your Health Care…

As one of a select group of Chiropractic Orthopedists in Massachusetts, Dr. John P. Hayes, Jr. is also an MD Candidate. His private practice still provides specialized, comprehensive and caring therapy for a wide range of conditions. Dr. Hayes’ advanced training offers patients a unique opportunity to enter into a healthcare partnership with a highly experienced, caring professional. We work with you individually to diagnose the source of your problems and to develop an effective, personalized treatment plan. Above all, Dr. Hayes guides you in becoming an active participant in your treatment and overall good health. Dr. Hayes always brings compassion to healthcare.

A Chiropractic Orthopedist and MD Candidate, John has extensive, highly specialized training in examinations and diagnosis. A Masters Degree in Nutrition and Extensive Continuing Education provides a balanced approach to your specific problems… Dr. Hayes is one of a small number who have engaged in extensive clinical training beyond the course of study that leads to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic.  Dr. Hayes is called upon often by general practice physicians for consultation and patient care. Additionally, Dr. Hayes works to secure fair treatment for patients who have experienced personal or occupational injuries, serving when needed as an expert witness in court cases stemming from such injuries.

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Groupe ADP and Covivio have launched Belaïa, the second office building in the Cœur d'Orly business district

Groupe ADP, acting as land developer and joint investor, and Covivio (new name of Foncière des Régions), acting as developer and joint investor have signed all the required documents for the development of the Belaïa office building in the heart of Cœur d'Orly, Paris-Orly Airport’s business district.
Designed by Ateliers 115 Architectes, the Belaïa office building will have a total area of 23,500 sq.m (21,200 sq.m of office space, 1,300 sq.m of inter-company restaurants and 1,000 sq.m of shops on the ground floor). Opening onto a vast interior courtyard, the building enjoys a meticulous urban integration: it is located at the foot of tram line T7 and the moving walkway, which connects Cœur d'Orly with airport terminals in under six minutes. The construction of this office building began at the end of 2017 and is expected to be completed for the second half of 2020.

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After the 2015 delivery of Askia, the first office building in Cœur d'Orly (leased in majority and used to Etablissement Public Territorial Grand-Orly Seine Bièvre) and the setting up of the Accorhotels hotel complex (three hotels offering a total of 710 rooms) between 2016 to 2017, the construction of the Belaïa office building cements the development of the Cœur d'Orly district.
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Serge Grzybowski, Real Estate Director at Groupe ADP, states: “This building is emblematic of our 2020 Connect strategic plan, which aims to reinforce our role as investors by developing the airport city. Through its proximity to the airport, Belaïa, the second office building in Cœur d'Orly, will meet the demand of businesses who are looking to take advantage of this connectivity and the numerous services provided. The appeal and connectivity of Cœur d'Orly will be considerably reinforced by the extension of the Grand Paris Metro Line 14 by 2024, as well as the development of the new Line 18 and the opening of a TGV railway station.”

And Christophe Kullman, Covivio CEO to add: "Cœur d’Orly illustrates two major pillars if the Covivio's approach: long-term commitment and partnership culture. With Askia, a fully rented building and now with Belaïa, Cœur d'Orly is shaping the real estate of tomorrow. Responsible real estate, innovatively planned to provide intelligent combinations of work and living areas. Those vision and requirement of quality supports all the projects that Covivio is promoting throughout Europe, whether it is spaces for work, travel or living.”

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Located 10 minutes from Paris, the Cœur d'Orly business district is easily accessible by car (A106/A86/A6/A10) and public transport (Orlyval-RER B, RER C, tramway T7, bus, etc.), which will further be reinforced by the Metro du Grand Paris.
Furthermore, Paris-Orly Airport has, over the years, become a major business hub in the heart of Grand Orly, the first economic centre in the south of Île-de-France region. Large-scale modernisation works are in progress at the airport, which will change its appearance and make it more welcoming. This is thanks, in particular, to the construction of an 80,000-square-metre connecting building, which will create a link between the South and West Terminals by 2019.

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Land Developer: Groupe ADP
Investors: Groupe ADP (50%) and Covivio (50%)
Developer: Covivio
Architect: Ateliers 115 Architectes
Land area (Cœur d'Orly 1st section): 13.5 ha
Floor area: 23,500 sq.m
Capacity: 1,795 workstations
Private parking: 492 spaces
Belaïa delivery: 2nd half 2020

View of lobby of the Belaïa offices lobby © ArteFactorylab

About Groupe ADP

Groupe ADP develops and manages airports, including Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly and Paris-Le Bourget. In 2017, the Group handled through its brand Paris Aéroport more than 101 million passengers and 2.3 million metric tonnes of freight and mail at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly, and more than 127 million passengers in airports abroad through its subsidiary ADP International. Boasting an exceptional geographic location and a major catchment area, the Group is pursuing its strategy of adapting and modernizing its terminal facilities and upgrading quality of services; the Group also intends to develop its retail and real estate businesses. In 2017, Group revenue stood at €3,617 million and net income at €571 million. Registered office: 1, rue de France, 93 290 Tremblay-en-France. Aéroports de Paris is a public limited company (Société Anonyme) with share capital of €296,881,806. Registered in the Bobigny Trade and Company Register under no. 552 016 628.  www.groupeadp

About Covivio

Thanks to its partnering history, its real estate expertise and its European culture, Foncière des Régions is redefining its raison d'être in line with the revolution in usage, inventing today's user experience, designing tomorrow's city and becoming Covivio. A preferred real estate player at the European level, Covivio is close to its end users, capturing their aspirations, combining work, travel, living, and co-inventing vibrant spaces. A benchmark in the European real estate market with 21 Bn€ in assets, Covivio offers support to companies, hotel brands and territories in their pursuit for attractiveness, transformation and responsible performance. Its living, dynamic approach opens up exciting project and career prospects for its teams. Covivio’s shares are listed in the Euronext Paris A compartment (FR0000064578 - COV), are admitted to trading on the SRD, and are included in the composition of the MSCI, SBF 120, Euronext IEIF “SIIC France” and CAC Mid100 indices, in the “EPRA” and “GPR 250” benchmark European real estate indices, and in the ESG FTSE4 Good, DJSI World & Europe, Euronext Vigeo (World 120, Eurozone 120, Europe 120 and France 20), Oekom, Ethibel and Gaïa ethical indices. Covivio is rated BBB/Positive outlook by Standard and Poor’s.

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A clergyman named Barton figures frequently in the Bellingham/Rawstorne diaries, the first reference coming in Bellingham’s entry for 6 February 1689 when he recounts that, on a visit to Poulton-le-Fylde, ‘… we went to see Mr. Barton’s mother and sisters: one is marry’d to one Peatson, and ye other, Mrs Prudence, is unmarry’d; she is pretty but inclinable to grow fatt.’ Prudence was not to remain unmarried for long, in June the following year she married Edmund Fleetwood, of the Rossall Fleetwoods, an attorney in Poulton. [1]

Further diary entries reveal that Mr Barton was ‘an Irish preacher’ and that he had been engaged to administer the Easter sacrament at Preston parish church (Bellingham 23 March 1689, Rawstorne 29 March 1689). On the following day, Bellingham was having Mr Barton and the parish church’s new curate, Mr Bland, to dinner. In a further entry Rawstorne describes Barton as ‘a fellow of Dublin [Trinity] Colledge in Ireland’; his preaching was much in favour with the diarists who relished his ‘excellent’ and ‘incomparable’ sermons (Bellingham/Rawstorne 31 March 1689). By June it was looking like Barton could become chaplain to the Earl of Derby (Bellingham 9 June 1689)

[1] Henry Fishwick, The History of the Parish of Poulton-Le-Fylde, vol. 8, NS (Manchester: Chetham Society, 1885), 164,

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The Comfort of Routine is Making Me Uncomfortable

My recent interview with Aaron Dignan, author of Brave New Work, made me think a lot about how routine really prevents progress… and how the grounding nature of routine messes with me.

Here’s the example I’m thinking of:

During the winter my family rents a 70’s throwback cabin near Hoosier pass.  It’s an amazing little gem stuck in a semi-remote area.  We go there every weekend for ten straight weeks to snowshoe, ski, entertain friends, drink beer, watch Netflix, read, and stare into a real wood fire.

At the end of the winter we always say, “that was great but I’m glad to be home for a weekend!”  During ten weekends of being gone, paperwork has piled up and the furnace filter needs changing.  Wanting to catch up is reasonable.  What I don’t like is that it feels comforting to be back in the routine of normal living.

I Sold You So

I got a courtesy call from a Dell salesman to follow-up on a $2,000 laptop I’d recently purchased.  He introduced himself, “Hi, this is Jim, the guy who sold you the laptop – how’s it going?”

I don’t want to talk to a guy who thinks he sold me something.  Jim should have called and said, “Hi, this is Jim, from Dell.  How’s that great laptop you chose treating you?”

I’m the customer.  Make me feel like the smart and successful part of the transaction.

Is easy creativity, “cheapened” creativity?

Andy Warhol created the famous Marilyn Monroe montage below.  It probably took him a while and I’m sure the original is worth millions.

I created this montage of my dog Ziggy in 20 minutes using a filter on my Pixel 2 phone and PowerPoint.

Has easy creativity “cheapened” creativity?

No, I don’t think technology is narrowing the gap between real talent and tech-stimulated creativity.   Technology is enabling those of us not making a living as artists to be able to enjoy being creative without a steep learning curve.  “Ziggy Warhol” was fun to make, and now fun to write about.  I don’t think Andy Warhol, if alive, would feel threatened.

What good is relaxing when I’m stressed about it?

I’ve been getting more done, a LOT more done, stimulated by the book, Deep Work, which has encouraged me to work in pockets of focused time. Now I’m thinking about how to use a bit of the time gained to relax.

When I relax, I’m haunted by the feeling that I am wasting time while being unproductive.

This is truly disappointing. When I was working all the time in a disarray of unrelated tasks, I had less guilt about being unproductive because I was busy. True, I was frustrated at how little meaningful work I was accomplishing, but at least I was working a lot.

Yes, this conundrum is idiotic. I live in Colorado to enjoy my life!  My tagline is Live – Work – Love Colorado.™  I’m working on this (see photo). It’s a process.

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Merriman case is closed, before it was even opened

On Thursday, a Buffalo-centric website created a stir with a report that authorities at the Canada-U.S. border found steroids in the possession of Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman.

Merriman took to Twitter last night to deny the allegation.  He provided more details to the Buffalo News.

“No problem,” Merriman said.  “I came across as I normally do.  I go there to get some massage therapy work done.  They just questioned me about some bags and stuff I had.  I was stopped and that was it.  I was coming to camp.  I had suitcases and stuff like that.  They just wanted to go through all my stuff.”

He said nothing was confiscated.  “I had stuff coming to camp,” Merriman said.  “They went through all my suitcases and that was it.”

And that apparently will be the end of the story.  Government officials had nothing to report, according to the Buffalo News.  There’s no prosecution, and Thomas Russert of the U.S. Border Patrol (I’ve got a sawbuck that says the guy is related to Luke) said that, unless there’s an arrest or criminal charges, no other information can be released.

Of course, that leaves a donut hole into which the report theoretically can fit.  Per the original report, Merriman wasn’t arrested or charged.  And if no information will be released by U.S. Border Patrol unless someone is arrested or charged, we’ll never know with certainty what was or wasn’t found in Merriman’s possession.

That said, one of the fundamental assumptions of the report is deeply flawed.  “He was not arrested and booked because from what I’m told,” the report states, “simply being in the possession of the substance is not technically illegal.”

The problem is that possession of steroids is illegal, absent a valid medical prescription.  (Indeed, if Raiders receiver Louis Murphy can be busted for possessing Viagra without a prescription, Merriman can be busted for having steroids without a prescription.)

And so the absence of an arrest means that Merriman wasn’t in possession of steroids.

23 responses to “Merriman case is closed, before it was even opened

  1. Dude who broke rumor has some decent articles but this one he teased as big news then broke it.

    As a avid delusion bills fan, im really irritated dude broke a story to bring the team and fans down. Whatever happened to not ratting? Especially prematurely.

    Nice big news dude. Thought maybe the bills got a tackle not Merriman allegedly had roids.

  2. Everybody is looking for an excuse for Merriman’s sudden blast to the past. Nobody really wants to admit that the guy has done it legit. Sorry haters, no steroids here in the B-lo!

    Go Bills!!!!

  3. Anabolic steroid possession is an indictable felony in the federal system. If he possessed this at the border, and refused to admit that the substance was steroids, he’d be free to go but the substance might be confiscated if there was a reason to believe that it was steroids. The substance would be sent to a lab for identification. The results would be returned to the submitter, and forwarded to an AUSA for presentation to a grand jury for indictment if the substance was anabolic steroids.

    Just because he was free to go, doesn’t mean he’s free from prosecution. If it’s steroids, we’ll know.

  4. Haha “I go there to get some massage therapy work done”. For those who might not know, just over the border are a ton of strip clubs and “massage therapy” centers where the patrons leave very happy.

  5. Yeah, when I was younger I used to head to Canadafor “massage therapy” as well. That usually ended happily. But Shawn must get the celebrity treatment, they never let me bring a suitcase and stay for awhile.

  6. Southbridge

    Lost a lot of money one time at a massage place next to sundowners

    Still feel dumb

  7. This BuffaloSportsDaily website is complete garbage.

    There had been a rumor floating around on twitter for a couple of days. People asking “Did Merriman get busted with steroids at the border?”.

    Then yesterday, a Buffalo radio station (WGR550) mentioned that there was a rumor out there about a Bills player, but they weren’t going to mention it because it’s just an unconfirmed rumor. I ran to twitter, and quickly found out what the rumor was. Apparently, BuffaloSportsDaily did the same thing, because about 30 minutes later, they tweet: “REPORT: MERRIMAN CAUGHT WITH STEROIDS AT THE CANADIAN BORDER”.

    It definitely looks like this chump just “reported” a twitter-rumor. One that should have been extremely easy to prove (was he charged with anything?) if true.

    Leave the “reporting” to the professionals buddy.

  8. It’s not illegal to have possession of steroids in Canada without a prescription. It is illegal to bring them across the border.

    If he didn’t cross they would just be confiscated.

  9. Just because you get stopped at the border doesn’t mean you have done anything illegal.

    The story is a reach at best…Buffalosportsdaily is a minor league as the Bills these days…

  10. The site that had the story is a joke. The editor is a hack and wanted to get his name and website out there and it worked. He should be held accountable for spewing defamatory liable trash. Lights out should file a defamation suit.

  11. @mikebyrne-if u are a bills fan that comment is acceptable if not then shut your dumb mouth and move along.

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Jags, Blackmon talking daily

A pair of draft picks remain unsigned.  Both played receiver at Big 12 schools, where they each were named first-team All Conference.

But they are unsigned for very different reasons.

Titans receiver Kendall Wright, the 20th overall pick in the draft, is trying to get as much fully-guaranteed money as possible from the slot in which Bucs defensive end Adrian Clayborn unexpectedly finagled a four-year, fully-guaranteed deal in 2011.  The players taken in front of and behind Clayborn last year and Wright this year did not receive four-year, fully guaranteed deals.

Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon, the fifth overall selection, presents a more complex situation, given his post-draft aggravated DUI arrest and subsequent guilty plea.  A source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that the two sides are talking on a daily basis.

Not quite as clear is what they’re talking about.

It’s widely believed that the Jags want to insert offset language in the deal, which would give them a dollar-for-dollar credit as to Blackmon’s guaranteed money if the Jags cut Blackmon and he signs with a new team.

We think the Jags are going farther, trying to insert language that would nullify remaining guarantees if Blackmon gets in trouble again.  That would allow the Jaguars to move on and owe Blackmon nothing further.

Either way, the two sides need to find a middle ground.  It helps neither the player nor the team for Blackmon to miss camp.  Though the Jags have good reason to want protection, they also need to not push it too far.

After all, it’s not as if Blackmon had never gotten in trouble before.

19 responses to “Jags, Blackmon talking daily

  1. That clown had the whole city wanting to rename it to ‘Blackmonville’ on draft day, the buzz in the town was the greatest since the ’99 championship game. Now the locals and businesses want nothing to do with him. Best PR move for him would have been to get in camp and prove something. How many strikes can this guy get against him? Shoulda taken Stephon Gilmore or Bruce Irvin…..

  2. If Blackmon was serious about learning and moving on, there shouldn’t be an issue as long as the final dollar amount, barring injury, doesn’t change. If he’s really haggling over the Jags wanting outs, then he’s thinking that another DUI is a “when” not an “if”

  3. Just cut him, take the hit and move on Jacksonville. He’s not gonna get any better from here on out. Look at Crabtree.

  4. I do not understand your reasoning. Your last sentence is exactly WHY the Jags want / demand protection!!

  5. He is making the Jags look like more of a joke. With Gabbert and Henne as the QB’s I wouldn’t want to come to camp also.

  6. Blackmon needs to tell the Jaguars to show him the money, or he walks and re-enters the draft next year.

    If the Jaguars had that much concern about him, why would they draft him in the first place?

  7. I dont think he should be cut, but its clear the Jags should protect themselves with that contract. Anyone dumb enough to get busted for DUI right after the draft should draw red flags. Its becoming a serious problem with the NFL and in my opinion it goes under reported. We hear about it, but its continuing to happen at a scary clip. How many guys at your office have been busted for DUI? Now compare that percentage to NFL players. I dont know any sport where I read about players getting busted for this stuff as frequently as it happens in the NFL.

    A few people have been killed. More unfortunately will be. It needs to be treated seriously because theres no excuse for the stuff. The NFLPA has a system set up where a player can call for free car service 24/7 if need be

  8. Well, glad to see there talking daily, SEEING AS CAMP STARTED THREE DAYS AGO! Obvously the Jags need to put language in the contract to proctect themselves agains future DUI’s. However, Blackmon already said he is not gonna drink anymore, it’s not like you can’t trust an addict…see Jimmy Smith, Matt Jones, RJ Soward, etc… This guy has really rubbed the people of this city the wrong way and it is gonna take a decade of great seasons to put the last year behind him. So sign the dang deal and get you rookie butt into camp!

  9. As a Jag fan, it’s good to see this franchise being run with more discipline. Both the Blackmon contract and the Jones-Drew impasse are a mess right now but I hope the Jags don’t cave on either one.

    Blackmon has now proven he has issues (the Jags would not have taken him had this DUI occurred prior to the draft given his history with this) so they are wise to insist upon protection and MJD is ALREADY SIGNED FOR 2 MORE YEARS…so where is he?

    Stand strong, Jags, don’t cave to either of these guys.

  10. People. You’re obviously not going to cut your first pick before he even suits up. Stop being ridiculous.

    ok. cut everyone who’s ever got a dwi. cut everyone who’s ever held out..Ok. there goes half the league….absurd

    Blackmon, before the draft, by all accounts was a hard worker and has great character, one dwi, made a mistake, now move on.

    Just be patient, he’ll be there soon enough, and immediately be the Jags best reciever….less Lee Evans returns to form.

  11. This seems ridiculous. Since the CBA now features a rookie salary slot system the money can’t be that far apart.
    To the agent: Your kids actions deserve some protection considerations for the team, deal with it.
    To the team: You want no risk guarantees? Grow up! There is no such thing with any draft pick and there never has been.

    To both: Quit being pouty children and get the deal done.

  12. I have a feeling Jeff Fisher feels a whole lot better about missing out on Blackmon now.

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    The home remodeling industry has grown hugely in the past few years. This is primarily because of the increasing number of people who are availing the different home remodeling services that are used to beautify their properties. To meet this need, more and more home remodeling companies are also introduced in order to sustain it. This has made it harder for consumers to determine which of the available companies will best suit their needs.  Dream Home Remodeling has been introduced to support the needs of people.

    Dream Home Remodeling is a trusted renovation company having the collective experience when it comes to the industry. It offers people some peace of mind when making their home renovation an authentic dream. The company is fully insured, bonded and licensed with more than twenty years of experience serving many households of Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Due to the company’s efficiency at making the best homes, it has been featured on the Conan O’Brian Show, which shows more of what the company has got.

    The  company serves many home and property owners with additions, window and door replacement, kitchen remodeling, custom driveways, roofing, room expansions, fireplace remodeling, bathroom remodeling, custom driveways, fountains and statuary water gardens, patios, gazebos, vinyl and wood fences, custom walkways and considerably more. Dream Home Remodeling comes with the capability to aid people in planning and seeing their dream home prior to starting the work with in-house designers, 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) Drawings and renderings as well as floor plans.

    With the company’s efficiency, it is no longer surprising as to why it has been featured on the Conan O’Brian Show.

    For more information about Dream Home Remodeling appearing on the Conan O’Brian Show, feel free to visit http://dreamhomeremodel.com/ or watch the video clip at http://teamcoco.com/video/handy-andy-remote

    Effraim Perry Dream Home Remodeling 22311 Venture Blvd., #110 Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (866) 945 7612 http://dreamhomeremodel.com/ [email protected]

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