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The Great Wall: How to Buy Art Like a Grown-Up
Published Mar 17 2018 by Elle Canada
Follow your instincts. Turns out you were onto something when you hung that The Starry Night poster in your dorm room first year. Replicas of famous works are a great starting point — they're familiar and pleasing to the eye. (Duh, that's why they're classics.) And even though some art snobs might shudder, there's nothing wrong with buying a poster of your favourite work, framing it and hanging it in your apartment. "If it pleases you, you should have it," says Deborah Carver, director of Studio 21 Fine Art gallery in Halifax. "You know what it is, and you know that it's a reproduction. But really think about moving toward the idea of buying art that is made from the hand of the artist—that they touched and actually made."
Get thee to an exhibition. "To know what movies you like, you go to the movies. To know what literature you're interested in, you have to read a lot," says Gaëtane Verna, director of the Power Plant gallery in Toronto. "It's the same with art — you need to get out there." Beyond the roster of museums you visited on grade-school field trips (which are a great way to determine whether your tastes lean toward abstract or landscape or illustration or photography — not so much to determine what you can afford), there are tons of options, from studio tours to art fairs to rotating exhibitions. Commercial galleries offer plenty of inspiration because all the art has been vetted, so you don't need to decide whether or not it's good, only if you like it. And if you can't afford a Basquiat, you can always try to discover the next Basquiat at art-school student exhibitions, which usually take place at the end of a semester or school year. Shortcut: The e-commerce site Tappan scouts up-and-coming artists and sells their works online. Think of it as Net-a-Porter for your walls.
Ask questions like you're speed-dating. "Too often people think that they're going to understand a work just by seeing it, and that's the biggest barrier," says Verna, who stresses that you should ask gallerists about everything from the artist's bio to their painting techniques to the cultural context of the piece. And try not to get sucked in by the hype of a buzzy artist — if your vibe is culottes and Supergas, you wouldn't buy the Saint Laurent yeti boots from spring 2018, even if they do look fab on Rihanna. "When you look at art, there are things that talk to you…there [has to be] something about that artwork that clicks with you," says Carver. "It doesn't necessarily have to be something that makes you feel good. I really like art that is a bit unsettling."
Payment Plan. If an artist is represented by a gallery, purchase the piece through it. Our experts were split on whether or not you should try to negotiate the price. Our conclusion: yea if you are a steady client or buying more than one piece; nay if you're just hoping for a deal. Also, if you like a work that's beyond your budget, most galleries and artists will accept instalment payments. If only Gucci did the same.
Mix and match. If your home is full of contemporary art and you throw in a Monet (goals), or you love illustrations but just bought a quirky photograph, or even if the vibe of your pad is Marie Kondo minimalist but you're obsessed with baroque art, it all works. Remember: "All these things can live side by side, and the reason they can is you chose them, so it's all being filtered through your brain and your aesthetic," says Carver. How you frame and hang your collection is also up to you. A gallery rule of thumb is to hang works slightly below eye level—it feels super-low but ensures that you can take in every detail of the painting. And if you're placing several works of art in a row, line them up in the middle.
This article was first published in the February 2018 issue of ELLE Canada.
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import io.github.tryexceptelse.jdex.be.Contact;
import io.github.tryexceptelse.jdex.be.entries.*;
import junit.framework.TestCase;

/**
 * Created by Entreri on 6/10/16.
 */
public class TestContact extends TestCase
{
    /**
     * checks to see if checkParmetersAreValid returns true when given valid Parameters
     */
    public void testCheckParametersAreValidForValidLastName()
    {
        Contact test_contact = new Contact(new FirstName("Bob") , new LastName("Glassey"),
                new EmailAddress("testemail@testing.com"),new StreetAddress("1870 University ave"),
                new PhoneNumber("(650-862-1418"), new ContactNotes("no notes") );
        assertTrue(test_contact.checkParametersAreValid());
    }
}

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Poul Clemmensen (6. januar 1922 i København – 16. september 1998) var en dansk skuespiller.

Film
 I kongens klær (1954)
 Der kom en dag (1955)
 Det lille hotel (1958)
 Mor skal giftes (1958)
 Pigen og pressefotografen (1963)
 Paradis retur (1964)
 Drenge (1977)
 Nyt legetøj (1977)
 Dansen med Regitze (1989)
 Jydekompagniet 3 (1989)
 Kærlighedens smerte (1992)

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Eksterne henvisninger

Personer fra København
Skuespillere fra Danmark

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TCS Q2 PAT at Rs 6,055 crore; revenue reported at Rs 27,165 crore
TCS, India's largest IT services company, reported 3% sequential revenue growth in the second-quarter, missing analysts' expectations and falling far short of the high-bar set by rival Infosys.
For the quarter ended September 30, TCS' revenue grew 3% to $4.2 billion. Net profit rose 3.2% sequentially to $926 million.
TCS reported an operating margin of 27.1%, an improvement of 78 basis points sequentially.
The lacklustre growth will make it harder for TCS to meet its aspiration of growing above the industry.
Industry lobby Nasscom has also raised concerns about slower growth in the sector and pegged software export revenues to grow 12-14% in FY16, down from 13-15% in FY15.
Police arrest four in Bank of Baroda money laundering probe
Enforcement Directorate has arrested four people in a case of suspected money laundering through a branch of Bank of Baroda, it said on Tuesday.
Bank of Baroda, the second-biggest lender, said on Monday it had suspended two senior executives at one of its branches in New Delhi as part of the same probe.
The four people arrested are described by the agency responsible for fighting financial crimes as coordinators or middle men.
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday had carried out searches at Bank of Baroda branches in New Delhi in connection with the alleged transfer of Rs 6100 crore black money to Hong Kong.
P S Jayakumar, the former chief executive of VBHC Value Homes, today took charge as the new MD and CEO of the state-owned Bank of Baroda for three years.
Ravi Venkatesan, ex-chairman of Microsoft India, has been appointed the non-executive Chairman of BoB.
The government has also named Rakesh Sharma of Lakshmi Vilas Bank the new MD and CEO of Canara Bank.
SABMiller agrees to mega takeover by rival AB InBev for $109 bn
British brewer SABMiller announced Tuesday that it had agreed a takeover by Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's biggest beer producer, in a deal worth about £71 billion ($109 billion, 96 billion euros).
The boards of AB InBev and SABMiller announce that they have reached agreement in principle on the key terms of a possible recommended offer" priced at an improved £44 per SABMiller share, the British group said in a statement to the London Stock Exchange.
The deal is higher than a fourth bid tabled Monday worth about £43.50 a share.
At £44 a share, the all-cash offer is a premium of about 50 percent to SABMiller's closing share price on September 14, or final business day prior to renewed speculation of an approach by AB InBev.
India has 2,083 ultra HNIs with more than $50 million net wealth, 3% higher than 2014
The Credit Suisse Research Institute released its sixth annual Global Wealth Report, which focuses on how the middle class has developed since 2000. It finds that the size and wealth of the middle class globally grew quickly before the financial crisis, but growth has subsided after 2007 and rising inequality has squeezed its share of wealth in every region.
India's total household wealth at current dollar terms fell by 1% from mid-2014 to mid-2015 to $ 3.4 trillion; at domestic currency terms, it rose by 4.8%.
Measured in domestic currency, wealth has grown rapidly in India since 2000, except during the global financial crisis, at an average of 8%. Wealth per adult was just $4,350 in mid-2015
As in many other developing countries, personal wealth in India is largely made up of property and other real assets, representing 86% of gross household assets.
Personal debts are estimated to be only $346.
Only 3% of India's adult population falls into the middle class wealth band, but its middle class wealth has grown by 150% since 2000 to USD 780 billion, representing 23% of the country's wealth.
The average wealth of the middle class in both India is ten times the level of those in the rest of the population.
At the top of the wealth pyramid, the number of USD millionaires in India is projected to rise by 65% in the next five years to reach 305,000 in 2020, compared to the current 185,000.
India now has 2,083 ultra-high-net-worth individuals with more than $50 million net wealth, 3% higher than 2014.
China operationalises biggest dam on Brahmaputra in Tibet, India worried
China today operationalised the $1.5 billion Zam Hydropower Station, the largest in Tibet, built on the Brahmaputra river, which has raised concerns in India over the likelihood of disrupting water supplies.
All six of the station's units were incorporated into the power grid on Tuesday, the China Gezhouba Group, a major hydropower contractor based in Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province in central China told state-run Xinhua news agency.
Located in the Gyaca County, Shannan Prefecture, the Zam Hydropower Station also known as Zangmu Hydropower Station, harnesses the rich water resources of Brahmaputra known in Tibet as Yarlung Zangbo River, a major river which flows through Tibet into India and later into Bangladesh.
The dam considered to be the world's highest-altitude hydropower station and the largest of its kind will produce produces 2.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity a year.
Investment of the hydropower station, about 140 kilometers from Tibetan capital Lhasa, totalled 9.6 billion yuan (about $1.5 billion).
The IMEG noted that the three dams, Jiexu, Zangmu and Jiacha are within 25 kms of each other and are 550 kms from the Indian border.
India is concerned that if the waters are diverted, then projects on the Brahmaputra, particularly the Upper Siang and Lower Suhansri projects in Arunachal Pradesh, may get affected.
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The creation of our Plan is being steered by a number of volunteers who are working in five topic groups, with a steering group led by David Lansdowne (chair) and Michael Brougham, supported by Pat Willmore (secretary). Together we are looking into all the areas we need to develop the plan.
If you would like to join us and help with any of these groups, have a look through the different sections, decide where you would like to be involved and get in contact. You will be very welcome!
On Friday 4 May 2018, we published the results of the mass survey. You can read them here, in a PDF document that summarises the findings. It may take a moment to load but you can read it on screen or print your own copy.


After making the interior look old and full of character I then decided to improve the overlook on the exterior. I did this by doing a series of ink transfers onto the wood, some of these didn't come out as hoped but personally I think this improved the look of the storage system and made it look authentic and extremely aged. This boxs is also effective in telling a story both inside and outside the box which I believe is unbelievable. I believe that this is effective and would be suitable to pass onto future generations as it is personal and customisable. I also believe that it effectively does its job and looks exeptionally good!
If I was to improve on this I would attempt different materials, I would also test different methods and look further into the future at what photo storage would be like in the further future.


I work full time. I travel regularly. I have a 6-month old son. And I'm a student in the inaugural cohort of the Strategic Design MBA program at Philadelphia University. I chose to be a part of this class in part because I loved the idea of being involved in its creation and development, and because I saw so many applications of design to all aspects of my life. In the beginning I imagined the many ways I would be involved beyond the classroom: campus events, networking opportunities, regular discussions with my co-workers about what I was learning and how we could bring design thinking to our business.
I'm not ashamed to admit that despite my good intentions I've had my head down for much of the program, focused more on completion than application. The courses move quickly; at times it feels like they're over in an instant, and then we're on to the next. I wondered if things were sinking in sufficiently, if I would truly bring something different to the table after graduation than before I began. I no longer wonder, as I recently had my Karate Kid Moment.
In the 1984 classic, Mr. Miyagi's unorthodox training program has young Daniel doing a number of tasks that seem unrelated to mastering the martial arts. He begrudgingly obliges, but doesn't quite see the point. Until he does. Daniel's Karate Kid Moment came when he was ready to quit and Mr. Miyagi showed him that "wax on, wax off" wasn't just about polishing cars. Mine came recently upon taking a new role at work.
I was recently put in charge of a new group. We are accountable for taking years of research and ideas and turning them into tangible products and services for our clients. As soon as I had my new objective the path forward was obvious—and nothing like it would have been 14 months ago before I began the Strategic Design MBA. Without fully realizing it, design thinking has taken root. I may not remember every detail, model, and theory, but there's no doubt that I approach challenges differently. In particular two words came to mind which have shaped every action taken since, and for me, represent the essence of design thinking: empathy and prototyping.
I've developed products before, and it usually went something like this: take our knowledge and expertise and design what we feel to be a great solution to the problem. It usually takes a while to get everything together and it isn't tested much along the way, other than amongst ourselves. The result is usually pretty great. The problem is, nobody uses it. Ourselves included, which is a bright red flag, all too easy to ignore. So it goes back on the shelf until we decide it's time to revitalize it, and the process repeats again.
This time around things are different. For starters, I'm more thoughtful about the end user and what their experience will be. An entire work stream is now devoted to ethnography, so that we may gain new insights about our clients that help us design tools they'll want and love to use. It's not that we didn't think we needed to understand our clients—it's that we thought we already did. But this understanding was based on a more communal notion of people, rather than an actual individual person. We're on a path now to talk to people, to observe them, and to understand them anew.
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Debriefing Session on Kagawa University's Projects in Cambodia
An online debriefing session on Kagawa University's efforts to expand school health in Cambodia held in September 2021 was attended by members of EDU-Port Japan Secretariat.
Kagawa University has been working to expand school health in Cambodia through various projects, including a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Grassroots Technical Cooperation Project to build a school health room system to improve health education in Kandal Stueng District from February 2017 to February 2020, and an EDU-Port Japan Supported Project to develop a Japanese-style school health room-based staff training model from 2018 to 2019. The purpose of the debriefing session was to report the results and future development of the university's initiatives.
(Debriefing session (1))
The following results of Kagawa University's efforts to expand health education by technical transfer of Japanese-style school health room to schools in Cambodia were reported.
・Creating Cambodia's First School Health Textbook
The project extracted items on school health from existing Cambodian primary school "Science" textbooks and created Cambodia's first school health textbook in English and Khmer for pupils and teachers, modelled on Japan's school health textbooks. The school health textbook was approved by the Cambodian Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS), the copyright was transferred gratis to the Cambodian government and the textbook has been adopted as supplementary reading material.
(Monstaire Primary School pupils read Cambodia's first school health textbook, compiled by Kagawa University and copyrighted to the Cambodian government)
(The project manager teaches pupils how to wash their hands based on the Cambodian school health textbook developed by Kagawa University)
・Building a School Health Room System
The project also focused on building a school Health Room system, including Health Room staff training and Health Room management, at all 32 primary schools in Kandal Stueng District, the target area. By establishing accurate recordkeeping of Health Room users and their symptoms by the staff member in charge of the Health Room, we were able to grasp trends in Health Room use including periods of increased use. To develop the skills of the Health Room staff, we also provided instruction in first aid, maintenance of an appropriate first aid kit and cooperation with parents.
(An injured pupil is treated in the Japanese-style school Health Room by the staff member in charge)
(The staff member in charge of the Japanese-style school Health Room uses a homemade black light box to check how well pupils' hands have been washed)
・Building model toilets and a hand-wash station model
The third achievement was the original design and construction by Kagawa University of model toilets and a hand-wash station model at three target primary schools in Kandal Stueng. Ingenuity transformed the image of dark, dirty toilets into bright, airy toilets with a skylight and double roofing to provide shelter from the heat. As there were no toilets for girls, we also built a model girls toilet. Funds ran out during construction due to increased work processes and price rises, but the model toilets were successfully completed.
(Observing cleaning of Trea Primary School toilets with Head of MoEYS School Health Bureau (top row, third from right))
(Outumpor Primary School pupils in front of the girls toilets built by Kagawa University as a reformed model of standard MoEYS toilets)
Introducing the Kagawa Model
As part of its efforts, Kagawa University actively engaged in PR activities, distributing a newsletter five times to schools across all 11 districts in Kandal Province. The staff assigned to the Japanese-style health rooms in Kandal Stueng District played the role of models in the process of providing a concrete image to enable the relevant state and local government personnel to understand the need for Japanese-style school health rooms and to concretize this need as policy. As a result, promotion of the introduction of school health room was clearly specified in the Cambodia National School Health Policy which was approved by the Cabinet in June 2019. A government Japanese-style health room model was established in the capital Phnom Penh and more will be added in future. The Kagawa University logo is printed on the back cover of the School Health Plan Document for distribution to the Cambodian central government and across the entire country. Additionally, the Kagawa model is reflected in the Plan, for example, in the concepts of "health education" and "health skills", the sorting and management of waste, construction of toilets, "clean school" rivalry and establishment of a multipurpose room for counselling on drugs and sex.
In February 2020, Hiroko Shimizu and other faculty members of Kagawa University met Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth and Sports, three times and received a letter of appreciation from him together with the comment, "Going forward, we will develop and implement the Kagawa model as Cambodia's comprehensive school health programme."
Future Aspirations
The EDU-Port Japan Research Project "Project for the Development of a Kagawa University Health Education and School Health Room System Model" was launched this year as the successor project. In collaboration with Kagawa Prefecture and together with the Cambodian Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health and the Cambodian University of Health Sciences, we will develop a system for centralized management of school medical check-up data and build a system for training school health education researchers.
(Explaining the plan to finance electricity charges with waste recycling expenses in local teacher training)
(Outumpor Primary School pupils participate in a model school dental check-up project in the school playground)


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Q: Image processing: exposure fusioned images are washed out I am trying to replicate T. Mertens' et. al. paper [ 1 ] where the authors present a method to fuse multiple pictures captured with different camera exposures into a "better"-exposed picture. There is also a Matlab demo code available for the paper [ 2 ].
The method is very simple: you calculate a pixel-weight-map for each pixel and then the images are combined using the weight maps and a Laplace/Gaussian pyramid blending approach to prevent blending artifacts.
I have basically ported the Matlab code to C++ but the resulting images look washed out compared to the Matlab implementation (images: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/204/exposuresample.jpg/).
I already compared different steps in the processing workflow of my C++ port but these seem to be okay. There seems to be something wrong with my pyramid processing.
Has someone with image processing background a suggestion or idea what could cause the washed-out result?
Regards,
[ 1 ] http://research.edm.uhasselt.be/%7Etmertens/exposure_fusion/
[ 2 ] http : //research.edm.uhasselt.be/%7Etmertens/exposure_fusion/exposure_fusion.zip

A: It appears as though the second image is either offset by some constant, effectively causing it to appear 'brighter' and saturated on very bright areas, or it is multiplied by a constant, causing it to be saturated in some areas. You can test this by checking the value of a few pixels you assume to be black. If expected black is indeed black, then it's multiplicative. I cannot make it out in the image you attach.
My bet would be on the first case, though.
To debug this, I would check throughout the algorithm if any pixel operation results in over 255 (or 1, depending if you work with doubles or integers) and work from there. Or for a quick and dirty solution, check if you can correct the final image by subtracting a value or dividing by a small value (1.3 or something)

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Apple Taking Maps to the Next Level ➝
According to a recent Apple job posting, they are looking to hire an iPhone software engineer to help them "take Maps to the next level."
From the job description:
The iPhone has revolutionized the mobile industry and has changed people's lives and we want to continue to do so. We want to take Maps to the next level, rethink how users use Maps and change the way people find things. We want to do this in a seamless, highly interactive and enjoyable way. We've only just started.
The specificity of this job description is interesting. But, this it is especially interesting given the current status of Apple and Google's relationship.
Apple acquired mapping company, PlaceBase a few months ago and will likely be using their maps in future iPhone mapping apps, leaving Google out in the cold.
Apple has always developed their mapping application in-house, only collaborating on Google in terms of hooking into their Maps API (likely in a closer way than many other applications are allowed, I'm sure there is a lot of communication between Apple and Google during this apps development). But, since Apple developed the app themselves they could relatively easily switch their source for maps without wasting a lot of time redeveloping aspects of the application.
10/4/09: Apple and Google Slowly Parting Ways
⌁ November 30, 2009
Apple and Google Slowly Parting Ways ➝
Seth Weintraub, of Computerworld, reports that Apple has purchased PlaceBase. PlaceBase is a company that made a product called Pushpin, which was a mapping API. It is possible that Apple could use PlaceBase as a replacement for Google Maps on the iPhone and iPod touch.
PlaceBase's CEO, Jaron Waldman, is now listed as part of the "Geo Team at Apple" on LinkedIn. A team that may not have existed until the acquisition.
Apple's relationship with Google has been souring for a while now. With Android, Chrome, and Chrome OS, Google has been releasing (or announcing) products that compete directly with Apple. This clearly can't make Apple very happy, especially since Google's CEO, Eric Schmidt, was on Apple's board during those announcements. Most recently Google and Apple have been in a bit of a spat with the FCC regarding Google Voice's "rejection" from the App Store.
Oddly enough, Google has started including sponsored results in searches done with the iPhone's Google Maps application. The sponsored results are shaded yellow (as they are in Google search results) and appear at the bottom or top of results pages.
Google and Apple are both incredibly innovative companies and I hope that this breakup isn't detrimental to Apple and Google's products.
9/19/09: Google Un-Redacts Its FCC Filing
8/22/09: Apple, AT&T, and Google Respond to the FCC
Update 10/14/09: Google has announced that Art Levinson has left Google's board. Levinson will remain a member of Apple's board. There is obviously tension between Google and Apple, this is one of the last ties the two companies had to one another (aside from the obvious bits of technology used in Apple's products).
Update 11/30/09: Apple Taking Maps to the Next Level
⌁ October 4, 2009
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Turkey Point Property Owners Assoc.
I enclose herein a copy of the original plat filed in the County Court House back in 1941 when the island was subdivided. I have colored the property owned by the Association in yellow. There is Beach Three - better known as the Community Beach - where the Community Pier is located. There is also Beach One - at the end of Ramsey Drive. It is a small beach, behind the two breakwaters located there. Adjacent to that beach is what we call the ?Cloud? Beach - colored in pink. The Cloud family owns that property - along with the marsh and the field. They allow residents to use that beach, but ask that it be kept clean of trash.
Beach Two was located at the tip of the island, but has washed away. We still have steps leading down the hill, and a 10 foot wide place to walk along the shore toward the point. We are just completing the improvements at the end of Brice Drive, by building a ?Terrapin and Horseshoe Crab Sanctuary? there. It is not a ?beach? to sit on, but we will be installing a small bench for people to sit and view Ramsey Lake from this peaceful spot.
All community property is only to be used by residents and guests - the ?public? is not allowed on our beaches.
In addition, please find attached a ?Brief History & Facts? concerning our precious island.
I hope this provides clarification of community owned properties, however, please feel free to call me or any board member if we can be of any assistance.
In 1941, when this community was subdivided, among the Land Records of Anne Arundel County certain ?Restrictions? were recorded (copy attached). These ?Restrictions? are now commonly known as ?Covenants?. These covenants run with the land - each and every property here on Turkey Point Island.
Your settlement attorney or title company, when you purchased your property, by law, should have provided you with these restrictions since they concern your property, and are a part of every complete title search done by them. If they did not notify you, or provide such records, please notify them to rectify their negligence and prevent it happening again to someone else.
Your ?Lot Assessments? were set in 1941 when the Covenants were recorded, and remain at $10.00 per lot. By law these ?assessments? become a lien on your property if not paid. These assessments provide very limited funding to maintain and/or improve ?common areas? that remain here. Those common areas are the ?Community Beach and Pier?, Beach One and Beach Two. Additionally, the new ?Terrapin and Horseshoe Crab Sanctuary? at the end of Brice Drive.
In 1979 the original land developer, Waterfront Estates, deeded all the common areas to the Turkey Point Property Owners Association, Inc. (TPPOA). Since that time it has been the responsibility for the TPPOA to maintain and improve those common areas. Although much of that common area has been lost to erosion, there is still a small part of ?Beach One? at the end of Ramsey Drive, the walkway and stairs to Selby Bay where Beach Two used to be, the Community Beach (Beach Three), and the new Terrapin and Horseshoe Crab Sanctuary located at the end of Brice Drive. In 1991 the Association was able to construct the ?Community Pier? located off Beach Three. We are still completing the Terrapin Sanctuary, and ongoing repairs to Beach One (due to the damage from Isabel). Additionally, we recently rebuilt the stairs to Selby Bay. The lot assessments are used to fund these activities.
Our Homeowners Association, established in 1956, provides social activities for residents. Dues for the Association are voluntary. They are $15.00 annually, these funds providing for the social activities such as Turkey Point Island Day, Halloween, etc. We attempt to have the social activities ?pay for themselves? as we sometimes do not have enough funds from the lot assessments to pay for needed repairs to community property and dues can then help pay for such repairs. As stated previously, assessments are mandatory, dues are not. However, only dues paying members are eligible to vote on community matters.
THESE BY-LAW REVISIONS WERE APPROVED AND BECAME EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 1992. THE CHANGES WERE NEEDED TO BRING THE BY-LAWS INTO AGREEMENT WITH PRESENT DESIRED PRACTICE OF HAVING A LARGE BOARD SO AS TO INSURE FAIR REPRESENTATION FOR THE ENTIRE ISLAND. PLEASE FILE THIS UPDATE INFORMATION IN YOUR BLUE COVER DIRECTORY OR WITH YOUR COMMUNITY INFORMATION FILE.
The business of the Association shall be conducted and regulated by a Board of Directors comprised of at least seven individuals all of whom shall be from the voting membership of the Association as set forth in Article III, Sections 1 and 2. An individual shall not be elected to office unless he/she is in good standing. Directors in office who during their term of office fail to qualify under Article III, Sections 1 and 2, shall not exercise the duties of their office.
The Board of Directors shall be comprised of the President of the Association, the Vice-President of the Association, the Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Association and at least four other members who are not officers of the Association.
Fifty percent of the Board shall constitute a quorum for any meeting of the Board of Directors.
TURKEY POINT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
1. All homes arid additions to existing homes must meet the minimum standards as set by the Anne Arundel County Code and Critical Area Criteria.
2. No home may be erected with a height of more than 35 feet, or 2-1/2 stories. Height shall be determined as the vertical distance from the lowest point of the structure at grade to the highest point of the structure, not including accessory fixtures attached to the structure (chimneys, weather vanes).
3. Grade of structure is determined by the average grade of the structure site prior to any disturbance.
4. No structures, fences, piers, walkways, etc., may be erected on any land that contains a perpetual right of way or right of use applicable to the entire community.
5. Structure shall be placed on the lot so as to minimize interference with adjoining structure views, in-so-far-as possible under code requirements.
6. Whenever possible, central air conditioning units will be placed at the rear of the structure, not within the side or front building restriction lines in order to minimize noise disturbance to existing adjacent homes or homesites. When a building is placed within ten feet of the side lot line, the central air conditioning unit is always to be placed at the rear of the structure.
7. All plans, specifications and site plans shall be submitted to the Board of Directors prior to any construction. Plans will be reviewed by the Board monthly, on the First Tuesday of each month from September through June. The Board will issue a written acceptance/rejection within five working days. Special request may be made to the Board to review plans in July and August, subject to availability of sufficient Board members to meet a quorum.
These guidelines were submitted to the General Membership at the September 18, 1996 General Meeting. They were approved with the addition of #3 and are being supplied to all property Owners.
1. Residents and their guests ONLY are allowed on our beaches and both must have identification as issued by the Turkey Point Property Owners Association (TPPOA).
1. All cars on parking lot(s) must have similar proper identification.
3. No trespassing on adjoining properties.
4. No one allowed on beach or parking lot(s) after midnight.
5. Use trash barrels ? DON?T LITTER!
6. No unleashed dogs are allowed on the beaches..
7. Approval of a TPPOA officer must be secured in advance for a beach party.
8. No fires are allowed without permission of TPPOA.
1. The said property hereby conveyed shall be used for residential purposes only and shall not be used for any commercial or manufacturing purposes of any kind or nature.
1. The lots in Block No.3 as shown on the said plat shall only be sold to and owned by a lot owner, in Block ?A? and Blocks Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, and 21 as shown on the aforesaid plat, and shall be used for the sole purpose of a private beach and for the purpose of private dockage; no dwelling or living quarters shall be erected on any lot in said Block No.3 as shown on said plat and the only buildings that shall be erected thereon shall be a private bath house and a private boat-house; and no bath-house shall be constructed at a cost of less than $100.00, and the same must be painted and kept in a presentable condition at all times. The lots in Block No. 3 shall not be sold except in conjunction with a lot in the above set out Blocks in this restriction, and shall not be sold to or used by any person or persons other than an owner of a lot in the herein above set out Blocks in this restriction. All bathhouses or other buildings other than a boat house shall be erected within that part of the lot designated for bath-houses as shown on the plat of ?Turkey Point?.
1. No outside toilet shall be constructed upon any of the lots as shown on the herein above referred to plat and no sewage of any kind shall empty into the waters of the Chesapeake Bay or South River or any tributaries thereof, and all houses must be provided with cesspools or septic tanks or other similar devices for the sanitary disposal of waste matter, and said systems must comply with the health and sanitary laws of the State of Maryland and of Anne Arundel County.
1. No solid board fences shall be maintained on any of the lots as shown on the aforesaid plat, and no type of fence or hedge shall be maintained on any of said lots as shown on the aforesaid plat at a height of more than 48 inches.
1. No chickens, poultry, pigs or live stock of any kind shall be kept on the property, and no dogs or cats or other domestic animals shall be kept except those that are household pets, and the same shall not be allowed to run at large. This restriction shall not apply to Blocks ?A? and ?B? as shown on the aforesaid plat.
1. There shall be an assessment of $10.00 per year against each lot sold in said subdivision by Waterfront Estates, Incorporated, its successors or assigns, with the exception of Blocks ?A? and ?B? (which assessment is hereinafter set forth) which assessment shall be due and payable to the said Waterfront Estates, Incorporated, its successors or assigns, on the first day of July of each year, which said assessment shall constitute a first lien on said lots so sold and conveyed, and shall be enforced by said Waterfront Estates, Incorporated, its successors or assigns, by due process of law; at the expense of said fund, said assessment to be used in the discretion of the said Waterfront Estates, Incorporated, or its successors or assigns, for the upkeep of roads, walks, ways, bridges, wharves, and beaches until such time as such roads, walks, ways, bridges, wharves, and beaches are taken over by the County or State or some other agency. Block ?A? shall be assessed $50.00 per year and Block ?B? shall be assessed $25.00 per year as herein above provided in this restriction.
1. Said Waterfront Estates, Incorporated, its successors or assigns reserve the right at any time to zone the subdivision with respect to restrictions for business purposes and when so zoned, no building shall be built, occupied or used for any business purpose except within said zone and then under such restrictions and conditions as shall be provided for in said zoning restriction.
1. The fee simple title to all streets, roads, walks, ways, bridges, wharves, and beaches is reserved to the said Waterfront Estates, Incorporated, its successors or assigns, and the said Waterfront Estates, Incorporated, its successors or assigns, reserve the right to authorize the construction of all public utilities along the said streets, roads, walks, ways, bridges, wharves, and beaches and along the rear line of any lot as shown on the aforesaid plat.
1. Waterfront Estates, Incorporated, its successors or assigns, reserves the right to go upon vacant lots in said subdivision as shown on the aforesaid plat at any time and cut grass or weeds at the expense of the lot owner or owners.
1. No nuisances of any kind shall be permitted on any of the lots as shown on the aforesaid plat, and there shall be no picnicking, camping or living in tents or garages on any of the lots in said subdivision, and there shall be no disrobing in automobiles nor bathing therefrom.
1. Beach No.2 as shown on the aforesaid plat is reserved for the exclusive use of the owners of Block ?A? and the owners of lots in Blocks Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, and 21 as shown on the aforesaid plat.
1. Beaches Nos. 1 and 3 as shown on the aforesaid plat are reserved for the use of the owners of all of the lots as shown on the aforesaid plat. Waterfront Estates, Incorporated, its successors or assigns, reserve the right to grant the use of Beaches Nos. 1 and 3 to the owners of lots in the remainder of the tract, known as the ?Little Island,? the same being the balance of the track known as ?Turkey Point,? as conveyed to Waterfront Estates, Incorporated, by William A.. Tuerke and wife by deed dated the 6th day of March, 1941, and recorded among the Land Records of Anne Arundel county in Liber J. H. H. No. 233, folio 156, whenever the same shall be subdivided or sold.
1. In the event Blocks ?A? and ?B? as shown on the aforesaid plat are subdivided by the owners thereof, they shall not be subdivided into lots of less than 50 feet by 150 feet, and only one building shall be erected on each lot as herein above more specifically set out in Restriction No. 2, and all of the restrictions herein set out shall apply to them.
1. No pigs shall be kept on Block ?A? and ?B? and no chickens, poultry, or live stock shall be kept on said Blocks as shown on said plat unless the same are kept within an enclosure and shall not be allowed to run at large, and no nuisances of any kind shall be permitted on any of said Blocks.
18. Waterfront Estates, Incorporated, its successors or assigns, reserves the right to erect, maintain, and operate a central water system for said subdivision and if such a system is installed, it shall not be deemed a violation of any of the restrictions herein above set out.
19. The invalidation of any one of these covenants and restrictions or any portion thereof by judgment or decree of any court or in any manner whatsoever shall in no wise affect any of the other covenants and restrictions, or any portions of said restrictions not invalidated by said judgment or decree, and the said covenants and restrictions or portions thereof not so invalidated shall remain in full force and effect.
20. These covenants and restrictions shall run with the land hereby conveyed and shall be binding on the Grantees, their heirs and assigns.
TURKEY POINT PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.
The name of the Association shall be Turkey Point Property Owner's Association, Inc.
The principal office of the Association shall be the residence of the current Executive Secretary-Treasurer.
?Association? shall mean and refer to the Turkey Point Property Owners's Association, Inc., a non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Maryland.
?The Properties? shall mean and refer to all properties, both lots and Common Areas as defined in the Plat Records of Anne Arundel County, Plat Book 17, folio 47.
?Common Areas" shall mean and refer to those areas of land described by the Deed made on December 21, 1979, and recorded on December 28, 1979, Liber 3277, Page 74 of the land records of Anne Arundel County. Said areas are intended to be directed to the common use and enjoyment of all members of the Association as herein defined.
?Lot? shall mean and refer to any plot of land intended and subdivided for residential use, but shall not include the Common Areas as hereinbefore defined.
?Owner? shall mean and refer to an owner of record, whether one or more persons or entities, of the fee simple title to any lot, but shall not mean or refer to any mortgagee or subsequent holder of a mortgage, unless and until such mortgages or holder has acquired tide pursuant to foreclosure of any proceeding in lieu thereof.
?Member? shall mean and refer to all those owners who are members of the Association as provided in Article Ill, Sections 1 and 2.
Every owner of record of one or more lots is a member in the Association.
Every owner of record who is current with his/her lot assessments and other payments that may be due the Association and has paid all dues prescribed by the Association shall be a voting member.
Persons qualifying under Section 3 above shall have the tight to grant another member of the Association the power to cast his/her vote as if he/she was in fact voting.
Section 5 - Proxy Limitation.
A single member may cast only two proxy votes.
The proxy must be in writing and duly signed by a voting member authorizing such. The name of the member to whom the proxy right is given must be set forth. All proxies must be presented to the Executive Secretary-Treasurer prior to the commencement of any meeting at which the proxy is to be used and will only be effective for that meeting.
Every owner of record shall have a right and easement of enjoyment in and to the Common Areas and such easement shall be appurtenant to and shall pass with the title to every lot.
The Association shall retain title to all Common Areas.
The Association has the right to dedicate or transfer any part of the Common Areas to any public agency, authority or utility for such purposes and subject to such conditions as may be agreed to by the Members, provided that no such dedication or transfer, determination as to the purposes or as to the conditions thereof, shall be effective unless an instrument approved by two-thirds of the voting members has been recorded at a special meeting called for that propose, provided notice of the proposed action is sent to every Member at least 30 days in advance of the special meeting.
The business of the Association shall be conducted and regulated by a Board of Directors comprised of seven individuals all at whom shall be from the voting membership of the Association as set forth in Article III, Sections 1 and 2. An individual shall not be elected to office unless he/she is in good standing. Directors in office who during their term of office fail to qualify under Article III, Sections 1 and 2, shall not exercise the duties of their office.
The Board of Directors shall be comprised of the President of the Association, the Vice-President of the Association, the Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Association and four other members who are not officers of the Association.
The term of office for each Director shall be one year. There shall be no limit to the number of terms a Director may serve.
Vacancies on the Board of Directors shall be fined by appointment by a majority of the remaining Board of Directors in open session. The so-appointed Director shall serve only the remaining term of his or her predecessor.
Directors shall serve without compensation except for the Executive Secretary-Treasurer who may be paid a yearly compensation as determined by the Board of Directors or, if the Executive Secretary-Treasurer contracts for assistance to carry out the functions of that office, such expenses shall be paid as determined by the Board of Directors.
Election to the Board of Directors shall be made at a meeting of the Association in the fourth quarter of the calendar year and installed in the following January. The election shall be by written ballot. Ax such election each member or his/her proxy shall have one vote for each vacancy on the Board of Directors.
The election shall be conducted by a committee of at least three members appointed by the President and shall be known as the Election Committee.
The Election Committee shall submit to the President a full raster of candidates, (at least one for each office) not less than one week prior to the stated Association meeting whereat the election is to take place.
Any member may present a nomination to the Election Committee. Such nomination must be in writing and shall bear the assent of the nominee in writing. Nominations for each office may be made from the floor.
Each voting member shall be entitled to only one ballot.
All rules and procedures not covered herein shall be at the discretion of the Election Committee.
The President of the Association shall be the Chairman of the Board of Directors and shall conduct the meetings of the Board. In the President?s absence, the Vice-President shall preside. Likewise, the President shall preside at the Association meetings with the Vice-President acting in the President's absence.
(c) to take any and all action necessary to insure successful operation of the Association in all respects.
(g) to establish a procedure for the handling of the funds of the Association by the Executive Secretary-Treasurer.
The Board of Directors shall meet at least quarterly to conduct the business of the Association in accordance with Article VII. The Board of Directors may have additional meetings as it may deem necessary.
The specified meetings of the Board of Directors shall be open to the membership. Admission of the membership to any additional meetings of the Board of Directors shall be at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
(a) A special meeting of the Members will be called by the President, or in the event the President (as a Director) is involved as defendant, then by the Vice-President, whenever a Petition for Removal bearing the signatures of one-third of the voting Members is flied with the Executive Secretary-Treasurer. This special meeting must be held in not less than 15 days, nor more than 25 days after the Petition for Removal is filed.
(b) in not more than five days alter the filing, a Bill of Particulars must be provided the Director under removal action. The Bill of Particulars will include the substance of the charges to be presented, the appointed prosecutor, the name(s) of the principal plaintiff and witnesses to be called.
(c) The President, except as otherwise stated in Section 1, herein, will appoint a voting Member in good standing as prosecutor.
(d) The voting Members will sit as a committee of the whole with the President as presiding officer (chairman), except as otherwise provided for in (a) above.
(e) The removal will be conducted as an administrative bearing, utilizing the civil process rather than a strictly adversary or criminal proceeding.
(f) Upon completion of the presentation of the charges and an adequate opportunity for presentation of a defense, the presiding officer will put the question for removal to the voting Members, or their proxies, present.
The officers shall be a President, a Vice-President, and Executive Secretary-Treasurer all of whom shall be members of the Board of Directors.
The officers shall be elected by a majority vote. Officers shall not hold office unless in good standing.
Each officer shall hold office for a period of one year except any officer appointed to fill a vacancy shall hold office only for the unexpired portion of such term.
The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors, except as otherwise prescribed in Article IX, and shall see that orders and resolutions of the Board are carried out.
The Vice-President shall carry out the duties of the President in his/her absence.
(a) Record the votes and keep the minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose.
(b) Notify the Members as to the date and time of general meetings of the Association.
(c) Keep the records of the Association.
(d) Maintain a record of the Members of the Association together with their addresses.
(a) Receive and deposit in appropriate bank accounts all monies of the Association.
(b) Disburse such funds as directed by resolution of and in the manner prescribed by the Board of Directors.
(c) Keep proper books of account and cause an annual audit of the association books to be made at the completion of each year.
While the Executive Secretary-Treasurer is the principal disburser of the Association's funds, the Board may, at its option, require one or more officers' signature for all checks written and may appoint an Assistant Treasure or acting treasure in the absence of the Executive Secretary-Treasurer. The Association shall endeavor, at its expense, to secure surety bonds for all persons who may disburse the funds of the Association.
The President with approval of the Board of Directors shall appoint any and all committees as deemed desirable for the successful operation of the Association.
The general meetings of the Association shall be held at the time and place set by the Board of Directors.
Special meetings of the Association for any purpose may be called at any time by the board of Directors or upon written request, filed with the Executive Secretary-Treasurer, by one-fifth of the Members.
Notice of any general meeting of the Association shall be mailed to each Member of the Association not less than seven days prior to the day of the meeting.
The presence at a meeting of the Association of one-fifth of the Members shall constitute a quorum for any action governed by the By-Laws unless said By-Laws specifically provide otherwise. Proxies may be counted to provide the requisite quorum.
All Association meetings are open to the Members and others having an interest in said meetings.
The Association and Board of Directors shall operate under such rules of order as may be adopted by the Board of Directors. In the event of a conflict or a situation in which the adopted rules of order do not cover the situation, the proceedings shall be governed insofar as possible by Roberts Rules of Order, Revised.
These By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the voting Members.
Proposed amendments to these By-Laws shall be presented to the Board of Directors who will then be obligated to present same at the next schedule meeting of the Association.
Proposed amendments should include a commencement date.
Proposed amendments presented at a meeting may not be modified in any manner at that time.


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Birth Name Mikhaila Rocha
Birth Date September 10, 1988
Birth Place Ontario, Canada
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Measurements 33-24-35 in (84-64-89 cm)
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Coco Rocha is a Canadian model best known for her unique facial features and expressive photoshoots. She was once named 'Queen of posing' and she fully deserves the title. Coco Rocha is also one of few models who openly spoke against anorexia and pressure young models get in modeling business.
Coco Rocha was born on September 10, 1988 into a family of a flight attendant and a ticket manager. She grew up in Richmond, British Columbia where she went to McRoberts secondary school. Coco Rocha is of Irish, Welsh and Russian descent.
Coco Rocha was spotted at the young age of 14 by agent Charles Stuart who approached her at an Irish dance competition. She had never considered modeling as a potential choice of career before meeting Stuart but she decided to try herself and accepted the agent's offer. Coco admitted that at that time she knew almost nothing about modeling or fashion and had to learn fast to be able to compete with other girls.
Coco Rocha's professional career started in 2004 when she signed with Supreme Agency in New York City and met fashion photographer Steven Meisel two years later. In the early 2006 she was already featured in an editorial alongside Gemma Ward and Amanda Moore, and covered February 2006 issue of Italian Vogue. Two weeks after Coco appeared at a number of Spring/Summer 2006 fashion shows as a catwalk model. She walked for Anna Sui, Marc Jacobs and a few other designers in New York. At the Anna Sui show Rocha met supermodel Naomi Campbell backstage, who was so fascinated with the young girl that she referred to Coco as to "her new favorite model". The same month Coco flew to Paris to take part in the Paris Fashion Week and walked for Stella McCartney, Shiatzy Chen, Christian Lacroix, Emanuel Ungaro, and Louis Vuitton, the latter show she opened and closed.
In February 2007, Coco Rocha opened Jean Paul Gaultier's Scottish Highlands-inspired show (Fall/Winter 2007) by performing an Irish dance, which was later described as the "Coco Moment" by American Vogue.
In May 2007, Coco covered Vogue US issue together with Doutzen Kroes, Caroline Trentini, Raquel Zimmermann, Sasha Pivovarova, Agyness Deyn, Jessica Stam, Hilary Rhoda, Chanel Iman, and Lily Donaldson. All the models were named the 'new crop of supermodels'.
In 2008, Coco Rocha covered Photo, French Revue des Models, Dansk and Elle Canada magazines and appeared in American Vogue, Numero, Harper's Bazaar, Interview, Elle Beauty and Muse editorials. She also starred in Gap, Chanel, Phi and Nicole Farhi campaigns as well as in Yves Saint Laurent' Elle fragrance and beauty campaigns.
In 2009, she became the covergirl of Vogue Espana, Vogue Mexico, Elle Canada and French Magazine issues and did Wish Magazine, 10 Magazine, Vogue Italia, Vogue Korea, American Vogue, Numero and V Magazine editorials. Besides, Coco represented a number of brands that year, including Zac Posen, ForeverMarc, ckOne Fragrance by Calvin Klein, Gap, Uniqlo Heattech, Liz Claiborne and Yves Saint Lauren (Beauty campaign).
2010 was also a busy year for Coco. In February, she hosted the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards white carpet and walked a number of fashion shows demonstrating designers' creations for Fall 2010. She also landed a Rimmel Contract, Coca Cola Light deal alongside Baptiste Giabiconi, and Esprit campaign. She covered Elle France, Flare, Fashion Magazine Canada, Vogue Mexico, Allure Korea, Elle UK, Elle France, Tatler Russia, Harper's Bazaar Russia, French Revue des Modes, and Glow Magazines. In addition to this, she did The New York Times Style Magazine, W Magazine, Vogue Russia, and Glamour editorials.
In July 2010, Coco Rocha appeared on vogue.co.uk every day within a month in "Today I'm Wearing" column. In August the model was featured on a billboard in Times Square. The billboard showed Rocha modeling Project Runway's contestant's winning design.
In October 2010, Coco Rocha was awarded with Marie Claire's Prix d'Excellence accolade in Paris, France. And in November, the Canadian beauty received the Seventeen Body Peace award organized by Seventeen magazine. Rocha wrote a few articles to the glossy about body image and self esteem of young girls.
In February 2011, it was announced that Coco Rocha had written the forward to Jeanne Beker's book "Struttin It!" which told truthfully about reality of the modeling profession. The same month, the model was honored with the Elle Style award in London, England. In June she and her husband James Conran received awards for their charitable work at the Pay It Fashion Forward event in Manahattan, NY.
She did Coco Cola light campaign again and also agreed to participate in Canadian retailer Jacob's Photoshop free campaign. Besides, it was announced she would be the face of Karl Lagerfeld for Macy's collection.
In July the beauty demonstrated the trailer to her short documentary "Letter to Haiti" on her blog which premiered in Toronto in October and in New York in December 2011. The movie was received warmly by critics.
In October, Coco Rocha appeared on Anderson Cooper's daytime television show "Anderson" where she talked about pressure young models were put to stay skinny. A few days after she was invited to America's Next Top Model as a guest judge where Tyra Banks called her "The Queen of Posing".
In November, the Canadian model launched a jewelry collection aptly named Coco Rocha for Senhoa, an organization that helps Cambodian survivors of human trafficking. The collection was designed by Coco Rocha and made by the survivors of human trafficking. All proceeds went to benefit people under Senhoa program.
In December, Coco Rocha and Doutzen Kroes spoke out against the prevalence of eating disorders in the modeling industry. Rocha even wrote an open letter to the New York Times, in which she talked about the pressure the fashion industry puts on young models. She wrote: "How can any person justify an aesthetic that reduces a woman or child to an emaciated skeleton? Is it art? Surely fashion's aesthetic should enhance and beautify the human form, not destroy it."
In an email to the Associated Press she also told about what she felt when she was recommended to lose weight if she wanted to be a runway model. She wrote: "I'll never forget the piece of advice I got from people in the industry when they saw my new body … They said, 'You need to lose more weight. The look this year is anorexia. We don't want you to be anorexic but that's what we want you to look like."
Throughout the year of 2011 Coco Rocha covered Elle Italia, Sunday Telegraph, Viktor Magazine, Elle Canada and Elle Quebec, Elle UK, Dazed & Confused Korea, Madam Figaro Magazines, and did American Vogue, Allure, and W Magazine editorials. She also starred in Ports International, Ann Taylor LOFT, Diet Coke, John Lewis, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, and Americana Manhasset campaigns. Besides, she walked for many reputable designers, including Zac Posen.
The year of 2012 is going to be very fruitful for Coco Rocha. She has already covered Flare and Harper's Bazaar Singapore magazines and did Longchamp campaign.
Dancing, drama, acting. Coco Rocha said she always liked entertainment. She was spotted at an Irish Dance competition.
Coco Rocha is happily married to James Conran, an interior designer, muralist, and decorative painter. Their wedding took place on June 9, 2010. Rocha's wedding dress was designed by Zac Posen.
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Photographer Greg Sorensen: "She can be a real chameleon. Coco's very aware of her body—how it moves and how she can shape it. I think a lot of that comes from dance. She has a very natural ability to adapt as you're shooting, to create really beautiful images."
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SBJBC organised a 4-day visit to Jeddah and Riyadh from 18-21 November for 16 UK technology and smart city companies. The mission was a first by SBJBC UK and a direct follow-up to SBJBC's SME Partnership Forum at Level39, London in April 2018. It coincided with SBJBC's Biannual Meeting in Riyadh.
Highlights of the programme included a half day visit to King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST), a networking dinner reception at the British Embassy supported by SABB, and a high-level presentation at the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology (MCIT). There were also business roundtables at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and the Saudi SME Authority (Monsha'at). Delegates were able to meet representatives of the Ministry of Municipalities and Rural Affairs (MOMRA) at the Embassy reception and the Ministry of Hajj in Jeddah, who briefed on smart technology cooperation opportunities.


Calavista Software, an Austin-based software development company, announced that co-founder Lawrence Waugh has been appointed co-chair to the Advisory Board of the newly formed Austin Technology Council Policy Coalition. Waugh has been on the ATC board since 2013 and joined the policy committee-turned coalition in September 2015.
The ATC Policy Coalition invites both ATC members and non-members who are stakeholders in the Austin tech community to join forces and shape opinion, policy and legislation on the local, state and national levels. In order to protect the tech industry and the wider communities it benefits, the Policy Coalition amasses expertise and balances concerns from organizations that run the spectrum of technology from training, development, consumer services and entrepreneurship.
The Austin Technology Council (ATC) is the voice of Central Texas' diverse and thriving technology and life sciences industries and is leading the effort to meet the future needs of the industry through increased access to capital, new and diverse technical talent in the region, mentorship for emerging companies, and connectivity across the industry and with key stakeholders in Texas and around the world.
Calavista offers software development services including consulting, architecture, testing and UX/UI design. We're based in Austin, Texas but work with clients all over the world.


Wisconsin Dells is found a few miles north of Baraboo and centered on the ravine carved by the Wisconsin River, it is considered to be the primary place in the state's widely recognized holiday region. Many theme parks, cruises on the river, hiking and horseback riding are one of the many points of interest that pull an increase of tourists every year to go to Wisconsin Dells.
As winter is by now on our doorstep therefore you might be thinking where to spend a good time this winter season. Winter in Wisconsin Dells boasts lots of family adventure – from snowboarding to snow tubing to winter zip line tours to ice fishing, skiing, downhill and cross country that you'll definitely enjoy on your winter break.
You will find plenty of great ways to experience the Dells and among the best ways is to do it by water. The Dell's boat tours have a variety of tours that will take you to the panoramic areas of Wisconsin Dells. In case you have this level of adventure in you, you could take boat tours through the rapids.
Water theme parks like the Mt. Olympus features roller coasters, water slides, along with other attractions that will give you and your loved ones a great time regardless of what the season is.
If you wish to enjoy an immaculate feasts for you and your family this Christmas season and New Year's, Wisconsin Dells resorts and restaurants are the most desirable places to pay a visit to. Your palate will likely be enticed by flavorful turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, apple and pumpkin pie and other tasty dishes like baked halibut and Prosciutto chicken.
Apart from dining and having fun with resort activities you can surely enjoy non-stop holiday shopping at the Tanger Outlet Mall and get unique presents for your dad and mom. However if you desire to make them more happy, you can treat everyone with an all inclusive vacation.
Great news for those travelers who are preparing to head to the Dells! On December 9, the Holiday train is stopping downtown Wisconsin Dells at the Amtrak Station. Thinking about what's there? Plenty! There will be activities, live entertainment, drinks, and photos with Santa Clause as well as huge raffle and Green Bay Packers tickets being the grand prize.
There are many things to do in the Dells to make your winter vacation a special one. Hotels and resorts provide you with excellent holiday packages and special rates. Virtually any visitor can for sure choose from a wide selection of lodging that fits his necessities and spending plan.
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Campaña Nacional por el Derecho al Aborto Legal, Seguro y Gratuito, Argentinia
In Argentina both abortion and access to contraception are hotly contested. Abortion is only legal in instances of rape or when a woman's life is in danger. And even then doctors often refuse to perform the procedure, often causing delay until the point that termination is no longer possible. Although Argentine law requires the public health system to provide free contraceptives, the government's failure to purchase and distribute birth control reliably means it often isn't available or is very expensive. This puts women's health, and sometimes their lives, at risk.
Campaña Nacional por el Derecho al Aborto Legal, Seguro y Gratuito is an alliance of over 300 organisations from the health, rights, political, art and cultural sectors in Argentina. The campaign is a strategic effort to influence change at the legislative level, as well as to ensure the necessary public support. In 2011 the Campaign was lobbying parliament, advocating for legalising abortion up to 12 weeks of pregnancy, and for no time limits in cases of rape or risks to the woman's health.
The justice system and the medical industry are dominated by conservatism, opposing laws and public policies for women's sexual and reproductive rights. But, the public debate on abortion is growing, and the media increasingly solicit the opinion of the organisation. In 2010, an opinion poll revealed that 60% of the population was against any form of criminalisation of abortion, a landmark majority in a country where the population is largely Catholic. A historic breakthrough came in May 2011, when Argentina's Congress held its first debate on the legalisation of abortion. The Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy bill, drafted by the Campaign, secured the signatures of over 50 deputies of Congress. The debate on the bill received a positive hearing and in March 2012 the Supreme Court ruled that abortion in case of rape or threat to a woman's life is legal and that an affidavit of being raped is enough to allow a legal abortion. It also ruled that provincial governments should write protocols for the request and treatment of legal abortions in these cases.
Claudia Anzorena and Estela Diaz of Campaña Nacional por el Derecho al Aborto Legal, Seguro y Gratuito: 'Thanks to close collaborations with abortion rights activists in other Latin American countries, we keep fine-tuning our work on legalising abortion. We exchange strategies and lessons learned, and most important, we empower each other.'
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The lawyer for Colin Kaepernick said he "absolutely wants to play" again and that the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers would be good fits.
Nike shares reached an all-time high this week as data pointed to an uptick in online sales following their ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick.
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Yvarsea Player's Handout
500 years after the ancient red dragon Karthuun incinerated the halfling homeland, and 300 years after humans conquered the high elven kingdom of Sirithil, the continent of Yvarsea is a world in decline.
The southern reaches of the Empire of Sirithil have fallen into chaos as monstrous races begin to reclaim their old homes, and local lords begin to feud amongst themselves. The nobility and royalty in the northern half of the empire are unwilling or unable to lend aid to their lands, weakened by overeager conquest beyond the Lake of Kord, including a failed invasion of the Dwarven kingdom of Riklundr. Meanwhile, the mysterious Red Queen of Kolhorn has unified the warring tribes of that country and has begun to establish new military camps closer to the border of Northern Sirithil. Old alliances between the wood elves of Veles Grove and the dwarves are strained, and Famor, a small country ruled by an ancient brass dragon, studies ancient artifacts in secret for an unknown purpose.
You are first-level adventurers, fresh off your first job together in Southern Sirithil. You've decided to regroup in the town of Londorthell. Once a bustling port city, it now sees less trade than it used to, and the lack of support from Sirithil City in the southern reaches of the empire is felt more and more every day.
Map of Yvarsea
Sirithil
Sirithil was once a high-elven kingdom, whose mastery or arcane magic and the crafting of magic items was once considered the pinnacle of civilization. However, 300 years ago, invading barbarian hordes conquered one village, then several towns, and soon conquered the whole land north of the Lake of Kord, establishing Yongar the Conqueror as the first emperor of Sirithil. While initially the high elves were treated viciously, Yongar's son Dromar the Wise embraced elven culture, and spurred more research into the arcane after most of it was destroyed in the invasion. He also exiled the remaining barbarians who would not assimilate into a new, lawful society, and married an elven woman so that the rulers of Sirithil would be a product of both elves and humans.
Since Dromar's rule, however, the empire has expanded beyond the Lake of Kord, and after several failed invasions of Riklundr, Emperor Kirianos has neglected the far reaches of his kingdom, creating power struggles with local lords in Southern Sirithil, and allowing wild races to begin reclaiming their lands. You will be spending most of your time in Southern Sirithil.
Kolhorn
Kolhorn is a territory separated by hills to the north and the great desert to the south, and was officially considered to be founded when Kol the Bloody united several barbarian tribes. However, the tribes continued infighting after Kol himself was murdered. It is seen by most outsiders as a savage place, and attempts to spread magical teachings or finer points of other civilized societies have mostly failed. Very recently, however, a new unifier, the Red Queen, has brought the tribes together, and civilization is starting to take hold in Kolhorn.
Riklundr
As far as anyone knows, Riklundr stood when the gods created and destroyed the world, and many believe it will stand long after the other kingdoms have fallen. Once a sprawling underground kingdom, after losing so many soldiers in the effort to slay Karthuun, half of the kingdom was conquered by the Drow, who renamed it Irithlul, though any dwarf will still call the lost land Kar Ortheaid. They are longtime allies with the wood elves of Veles Grove, who joined with them to stop Karthuun, but this alliance was weakened after the elves could not aid them in repelling an ultimately failed invasion attempt from Sirithil.
Irithlul
The drow land of Irithlul reaches from the former home of the dwarves to the Underdark, a pitch-dark world beneath the world where all sorts of unnatural horrors reside. Not much is known about Irithlul, as most drow do not venture to the surface world, and those that do are often outcasts. What is known is that House Urvall leads the dark elves with the blessing of the Spider Queen Lolth.
Veles Grove
Far to the west lies the land of Veles Grove, shielded by a magical forest called the Cloakwood. It's often said that the founders of the country were guided to the center of the wood by Melora, the goddess of nature herself, and that those who attempt to find the home of the elves without a guide may find themselves trapped forever in the Feywild. When Karthuun incinerated the halfling's home of Galiwyr, the wood elves and dwarves formed a coalition that killed the dragon and forged a longtime allegiance, though this bond was strained after the wood elves could not aid Riklundr against invading Sirithilian forces.
When Karthuun was killed, dragonborn across the continent were viewed with suspicion. In a rare moment of empathy for a dragon, the brass dragon Famor built a grand city in the middle of the southern desert, meant for the shunned dragonborn but intended for any who felt like outcasts and wanted to study the secrets of the world before the gods destroyed it millennia ago. What they've found is unclear, but many of its inhabitants consider Famor to be a small piece of paradise for those who do not belong elsewhere.
Civilized Races
Humans are the most widespread of all the races, but most hail from either Sirithil or Kolhorn. The ancestors of Sirithilians formed a coalition with orcs and half-orcs from the neighboring mountain range to conquer the high elven kingdom of Sirithil 300 years ago. The humans of northern Sirithil may see themselves as more enlightened and well-read, while those from southern Sirithil are focused on surviving in the wilderness without the crown to help them.
Those who hail from Kolhorn love the thrill of combat, and believe that dying an honorable death is the greatest reward one can receive. Regardless of their heritage, high elves at best hold a grudge against any humans better off than they are, and at worst utterly despise all humans for their ancestors' conquest of Sirithil.
The high elves hail from Sirithil, and while they exist in all classes of society, they are typically looked down upon by the humans of that kingdom. Though many have migrated outside of Sirithil, they prefer to keep to themselves and are often resentful of how their homeland was conquered.
The wood elves of Veles Grove are more widespread, and more willing to forge friendships and explore the world than their northern cousins. As a result, they can be found almost everywhere, and tend to hold no ill will to any particular race. They are particularly good friends with the dwarves of Riklundr, who helped them slay Karthuun the world-ender.
The drow rarely venture beyond the Underdark. Drow society is built on the evil teachings of the Goddess Lolth, and the drow who leave Irithlul are either outcasts from that society, or plotting some nefarious purpose. Dwarves view all drow with suspicion, and many will be tempted to start a fight with any drow they see.
The dwarves of Riklundr are the most secluded of all the races. They're a very rare sight outside of their mountain homes, and those who do leave don't venture far, usually keeping to Southern Sirithil or Veles Grove. They have an intense hatred for the drow, and have a healthy relationship with the wood elves.
Half-Elves
After Sirithil was conquered, half-elves began to appear more and more frequently throughout the world. Across most of the world they are treated as friends, but in Sirithil, the human inhabitants view them as lesser beings than themselves, while the high elves see them as a mockery of their once-proud race and kingdom, and as such are often not welcome in most echelons of Sirithilian society, even though the royal family is half-elven.
Halflings
After their country of Galiwyr was destroyed by the dragon Karthuun, the halflings have spread across the continent as traveling nomads, entertainers, or traders. That being said, both Veles Grove and Famor have a high concentration of halflings who were once refugees. No races truly hate halflings, but most halflings view Dragonborn with suspicion.
Half-Orcs
Half-orcs were part of the invasion of Sirithil with their human and orcish kin. When the second emperor of Sirithil, Dromar the Wise, purged Sirithil of barbarians, most half-orcs elected to join civilization rather than return to subjugation by the orcs in the Scandar Mountains to the west. As a result, Sirithil is home to many half-orcs, who are looked down upon by high elves, though the feeling is not mutual. Typically, half-elves and half-orcs tend to form communities in Sirithil's larger cities and towns, brought together by their outsider status.
The Dragonborn were once spread across the world, but after Karthuun burned the land, they were unwelcome throughout the southern half of the continent. After Karthuun's attack, the brass dragon Famor, in a rare display of empathy for a dragon, founded the country of Famor to the south as a refuge for his kin, outsiders, and all who sought greater knowledge of the world. Most Dragonborn have taken him up on that offer of friendship, and it is a rare sight to see Dragonborn in the world.
Tieflings
Tieflings are refugees from the Shadowfell, a plane that mirrors the material world, but devoid of light, emotion, or soul. They are very rare in the world and only appear in large numbers within major cities, particularly Famor. Their demonic ancestry and appearance means they are typically distrusted outside of these large cities.
For clerics and other religious adventurers, Yvarsea acknowledges the existence of the Gods from the Points of Light/Nentir Vale campaign setting.


Come with us for a look behind the scenes at Photolink. This month it's Head Stylist Saubia Moloney and why there's more to her role that meets the eye.
Saubia: "It's a cliche but each day is different here and I think that's why I enjoy it so much.
"At the moment I'm looking after four stylists and eight juniors. Before we get going though I make sure that there is enough equipment for people, allocate jobs, arrange trial days for new stylists and then if they're successful, train them.
"Of course there are other challenges but you face them in most jobs. There's deadlines to be met and in order to meet them time management is important. Some clients like things turned around inside 48 hours but we always manage to do it because we have a strong team.
"Our photographers are given individual targets too and are expected to take a certain number of shots per day. They then code each individual picture so we know who is responsible for which one.
"Throughout, we try and stick to a process and this is something we concentrate on during the training period. Ironing, styling and shooting at different angles is all part of the programme.
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American Caeleb Dressel passes Michael Phelps with dominant world championships performance
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Other than the Olympics, the world championships is swimming's biggest meet. And Caeleb Dressel was sure to make a statement one year out from the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
The 22-year-old American took home a record eight medals, surpassing Michael Phelps' previous mark of seven, with a slew of impressive performances in Gwangju, South Korea. He had tied that number two years ago at the world championships in Hungary.
"Part of me is very happy," Dressel said. "Part of me wants to cry that I'm done with it. I've got pimples on my face from just the stress of the meet. I'm probably losing some hair.
"It was a very tough week. I knew I was going to have to come with fire, passion and pride in every single race."
AMERICAN DOMINATION:Simone Manuel becomes first U.S. woman to sweep 50 and 100 freestyle
Dressel swam his way to six golds, including three in one night (for the second time in his career), and helped the American 4x100 medley relay take silver on Sunday. He turned in a 49.28-second butterfly split to help take the U.S. from fourth to first, before Nathan Adrian gave up the lead over Great Britain.
The Florida native was named the male swimmer of the meet by dominating the shorter-distance swims. He won the 50 and 100 freestyle and the 50 and 100 butterfly. He was also a part of two relays, the mixed 4x100 free and the 4x100 free, that placed first. Dressel's other silver was in the mixed 4x100 medley relay.
Contributing: The Associated Press