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Leaders UAE 2016: Meet the speakers
Now in its seventh year, the Construction Week: Leaders in Construction UAE Summit 2016 will see the region's biggest decision makers discussing current challenges and future opportunities
by James Morgan
The low oil price may have dominated the headlines since its 2014 peak, but the Middle East's construction community has responded in the best possible way: by diversifying operations and identifying novel avenues for growth.
Construction Week: Leaders in Construction Summit UAE 2016 will see more than 200 regional decision makers gather in Dubai to take part in high-level strategic discussions about imminent challenges and future opportunities. Check out the high-profile industry figures who will be speaking at this year's summit.
Tuesday, 20 September, 2016
Conrad Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Yu Tao, president and CEO, CSCEC Middle East
Yu Tao, president and chief executive officer of China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East (CSCEC ME), has 20 years' experience managing corporate affairs and construction projects across the globe. Under Tao's leadership, CSCEC ME has grown to become one of the largest players within the region's construction sector. Today, his firm offers a full range of contracting, design and build, and project financing services.
Wael Allan, COO, Drake & Scull International
With more than 26 years of global management experience, spanning the fields of engineering, procurement, and construction, Wael Allan left Arcadis to become Drake & Scull International's (DSI) chief operating officer earlier this year. Throughout his career, Allan has achieved strong results in both operations and business development. His specialisms include project delivery, project and programme management, risk management, quality and documentation, and commissioning.
Bishoy Azmy, CEO, ASGC CEO of Al Shafar General Contracting
Bishoy Azmy, chief executive officer of Al Shafar General Contracting (ASGC), has a BSc in construction engineering from the American University in Cairo, an MSc in international construction management from the University of Bath, and an EMBA from London Business School. Azmy is a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), and an associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. His management style revolves around innovation, technology, and empowerment.
Tom Hasker, MEA MD – property, Atkins Global
Atkins' managing director for property in the Middle East and Africa boasts more than 18 years' experience within the fields of client and design management, project management, property development, and construction. He has delivered major projects and programmes across the hospitality, healthcare, retail, and commercial segments in both the Middle East and Australia. His key regional focus at Atkins include the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.
Campbell Gray, MD – Middle East, Faithful+Gould
Campbell Gray, Faithful+Gould's Middle East managing director, has two decades of project and cost management, and technical advisory experience across the segments of property, infrastructure, energy, hospitality, health, and education. Prior to joining his company's Middle East business, Gray held the position of public-private partnership director at Faithful+Gould. In his current role, Gray oversees project, programme, and cost management for a diverse array of regional projects.
Dominic Thasarathar, thought leader and evangelist, Autodesk
As Autodesk's primary thought leader and evangelist for the sectors of construction and natural resources, Dominic Thasarathar is focused on how digital technology can enable companies to achieve a competitive advantage in a fluctuating market. A chartered electrical engineer and technology executive, Thasarathar joined Autodesk in 2011. He boasts more than 20 years of experience within the fields of international construction and capital projects.
David Merritt, senior VP and regional MD – MEA, Hill International
As Middle East and Africa senior vice president and regional managing director of Hill International's Construction Claims Group, David Merritt has more than 25 years of industry experience. Merritt's areas of expertise include construction claims, quantity surveying, and industrial arbitration. In addition to his work in the Middle East and Africa, he has assisted in claims and arbitration cases in Europe and the Far East, working with stakeholders from across the spectrum of construction.
Mark Andrews, MD, Laing O'Rourke Middle East
As managing director of Laing O'Rourke's Middle East operations, Mark Andrews is responsible for driving the development and delivery of the contractor's regional growth strategy. Andrews joined Laing O'Rourke from Arabtec Holding, where he was chief operating officer. An alumnus of Imperial College London, Cranfield University, he is the recipient of an OBE for services to apprenticeships, education, and training in the construction industry.
Chris Seymour, regional development director, Mott MacDonald
With more than 25 years' experience in property and construction, Chris Seymour, Mott MacDonald's head of markets and regional development director for the Middle East and South Asia, has worked across the region. His expertise spans a diverse range of market segments, including commercial, retail, hospitality, infrastructure, and oil and gas. Seymour is co-chairman of the Middle East Council for Offices, and a member of the RICS MENAT Market Advisory Panel and CoreNet.
Scott Lambert, regional head of construction and infrastructure, Tamimi & Company
Tamimi & Company's Scott Lambert has more than 25 years' experience as a lawyer within the fields of construction and infrastructure. A former partner at one of Australia's leading construction outfits, Lambert has assisted developers, contractors, and consultants to manage and overcome legal issues that span the entire industry spectrum. He is an expert in the structuring and documentation of projects, and is also able to provide guidance on managing and resolving disputes.
Sachin Kerur, head of Middle East region, Pinsent Masons
Sachin Kerur, a partner in Pinsent Masons' Dubai office, has extensive experience in the Middle East and Europe. Kerur advises government and the private sector on privatised and publicly procured infrastructure and development works, particularly in the GCC and India. During his career, he has advised on major projects across multiple fields, including roads, airports, rail networks, commercial, residential, oil and gas, utilities, hospitality, and education.
Riad Nashif, executive VP – Middle East and MD – UAE and Oman, Aecom
Aecom's Riad Nashif boasts more than 36 years' industry experience in construction, engineering, consultancy, development, and project management. Nashif has worked on several of the region's landmark buildings, infrastructure, and multi-disciplinary projects, and is responsible for the overall management of his Aecom's operations in the UAE and Oman. He is also responsible for developing stronger client relationships across the Middle East's construction community.
Ian Tempest, director, Faithful+Gould
During his time as a director at Faithful+Gould, Ian Tempest has been directly responsible for the leadership of teams that have delivered technical and consultancy advisory services since the earliest days of public-private partnership (PPP) procurement in the UK. Tempest has extensive experience of channelling private sector investment into public sector infrastructure. He has also undertaken a range of due diligence commissions on behalf of funding institutions in Europe and North America.
Steve Jolley, senior director – project delivery, Bentley Systems
Steve Jolley, Bentley System's senior director for project delivery, has more than 35 years' experience of design and construction practices, and boasts a broad knowledge of computer systems specific to the building, infrastructure, and industrial segments. Before joining Bentley, Jolley held directorial positions at Carillion plc. Today, he is actively involved in industry steering groups, and has firmly positioned himself as a leader within the fields of project delivery processes and technologies.
Daniel Xu, senior legal consultant, DLA Piper Middle East
Daniel Xu is a senior legal consultant at DLA Piper Middle East's Litigation, Arbitration, and Investigations Group. Xu, who has been based in the UAE since 2010, advises Chinese state-owned enterprises, listed companies, and major corporations across the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. He specialises in international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution, with a particular focus on construction, engineering, and infrastructure-related disputes.
Nabil Kobrosly, VP for business development, Parsons
Nabil Kobrosly, vice president for business development at Parsons, has more than 15 years of infrastructure and transportation experience in the Middle East and Australia. During his eight years with Parsons, Kobrosly has developed and managed new business opportunities within regional land development and transportation, including Dubai Expo 2020 infrastructure, Dubai Tram, and the Dubai Marina Interchange. In Australia, he worked on several freight and passenger rail projects.
Asif Shafi, senior VP of strategy – Middle East and India, Aecom
As Aecom's senior vice president of strategy in the Middle East and India, Asif Shafi's focuses include the identification and development of business opportunities across both regions, with an emphasis on large-scale strategic pursuits. Shafi boasts almost 20 years of experience working across a diverse range of complex projects, including highways, railways, airports, buildings, and mixed-use developments. He has a proven track record of winning megaprojects across the Middle East.
Kez Taylor, CEO, ALEC
Before relocating to the Middle East, Kez Taylor, chief executive officer of UAE-headquartered contracting giant ALEC, gained experience working on projects in South Africa, Mauritius, Zambia, and Namibia. After joining parent company Al Jaber in 2001, Taylor played an instrumental role in transforming ALEC from a small contracting outfit into a multi-disciplinary construction firm with an annual turnover of more than $1bn. Today, he is responsible for more than 9,000 employees. Taylor consistently ranks in the top 10 of Construction Week's Power 100, achieving the runner-up spot in the 2016 list.
To secure your place at this year's Leaders Summit UAE, contact: michael.mcgill@itp.com
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Battlestar Galactica - "Six of One" (4x02)
So far, this season of Battlestar Galactica has been a bit frustrating. Each episode has had some great scenes, but I'm not feeling a lot of momentum. The tagline for the season is "All will be revealed," but I usually find stories based on 'revelations' to be a bit tiresome. The reason I dropped Lost was because it was all about teasing out the big answers, and not about watching the characters grow. The axis of causality wasn't what characters did, but an extratextual authrotiy that decides when it's time for the characters to know something.
This worked last season with the cylon revelation because of the presentation. From a storytelling perspective, it's pretty poor, some music starts playing and all of a sudden we find out four random characters are actually cylons. But, because it's played with the insane camera angles and churning score, it works. The production overwhelms the flaws in the writing. But, now we don't have that much narrative momentum. We basically have characters hitting the same beats over and over again, beats that may be necessary for the characters, but aren't that much fun to watch as a viewer.
Look at Starbuck. She's forced to play this same "We're going the wrong way" line over and over again. I love Starbuck, but I think putting her in this position strips her of a lot of the energy that makes her work. I want to see the unhinged authority thwarting pilot who appeared briefly at the end of last episode, when she decided to go bust Roslin. Or, you could go in a different direction, and have her be a more grudgingly spiritual person, who must believe now. To some extent, that's what happened, but it's played in such a way that she gets a bit annoying.
And, I think there's a lot of potential problems with sending her on a scouting mission to find Earth, primarily the fact that she can't actually find it for a while. The show isn't one to permanently mess with its status quo, so I don't see them reaching Earth until near the end of the series. What will she do for the rest of the time? And, won't it hurt the show to have her away from everyone else. The Helo subplot in season one was great because it let us learn about the cylons, but what will this subplot show us? Though, I suppose I should wait until the plot actually gets going before judging it.
The acting in this episode felt a bit off for me as well. Sackhoff is usually great, but I just wasn't feeling it this episode. The same for Roslin and Adama, I felt an awareness of the performance in a way I usually don't on the show. It might be the writing, since everyone was a bit off. The characters are forced to talk in circles around the same issues, and there's no sense of forward momentum. There's virtually no narrative at this point, it's just examining what's happened already. I don't really have a sense of what the season will be about, beyond the vague idea of looking for Earth.
The stuff over on the cylons was better, but also struggled with the fact that it was pretty much just people talking. I loved the scenes where Cavil watches Sharon twirl around, and the use of that same cylon music cue is hypnotic. But, again, I felt like the production was covering up for the fact that there's not that much of substance there. We've got some dissent in the cylon ranks, and a Six taking the lead. There's lots of story potential there, but it only begins here.
What did work superbly was the stuff with Baltar, particularly the scene with Tori. I love how Baltar is starting to believe his own lie, and maybe at this point it's not really a lie anymore. I find it strange when people call Baltar a villain, he may be a sleaze, but he's human and vulnerable in a way that Adama and Roslin aren't. They're out to oppress this guy who's been the victim of many awful circumstances, maybe I should hate him, but I just don't.
But, good Baltar is countered by a seemingly endless string of scenes saying good bye to Lee. Lee is to this show what Riley was to Buffy, a one dimensional character in a multi-dimensional world. I thought he left the military already, why are they doing this whole party for him? I was talking with someone yesterday and she was saying how you can tell a lot about someone's personality by who they came out of "Unfinished Business" liking, Lee or Kara. I had no love for Lee.
So, it's not a great episode, pieces are still moving into place, and I'm not feeling much forward progress. But, I'm sure things will pick up eventually. And, at least Baltar's still great.
Posted by Patrick at 12:41 AM
I almost completely disagree with you about this episode - you talk about narrative drive, but you criticise the narrative twist of the Cylon reveal. You criticise (or dismiss) the fascinating character study of Roslin and Adama and Six, but fall in love with some naked Boomer dancing? Okay...
The comparison with Lost is baseless - whatever the supposed theme of this season is, it is the last season and hopefully everything will be revealed. I'd hate for this show to finish without major questions being answered.
Meanwhile the question of who or what is human is being addressed in the most confronting and complex ways - Tori trying to understand her nature, Roslin and Adama talking about mortality, Six and the other Cylons talking about their origins and what rights they and their machines have.
And why can't you come out of "Unfinished Business" loving both Lee and Kara? Or, frankly, hating both? In fact, that episode is a character study through and through - it's not about answering questions, it's about providing further insight into the characters. I understood Lee way better after that episode (and Dualla much more after seeing the Extended Cut of the ep on the DVD set).
BSG is making some extraordinary television at the moment. The forward narrative drive is building steam again - because the status quo has changed. Those key humans-as-Cylon reveals is a HUGE change in the status quo - both thematically and narratively. Both forward in the narrative and backward.
I know you loved the stuff on New Caprica last season, because you saw it as a massive change in the status quo. I can't argue with that too much - but it was clearly another stop on the series' arc of finding Earth. It shook things up considerably and the fallout of that decision is still being felt, but the status quo is changing all the time - even though the basic premise remains the same. I don't have a problem with that when the characters are growing and changing so much and we get such beautiful insight into them like we did in this week's episode.
Intellectually, I can see all that, but with a few exceptions, the episode just didn't work for me on an emotional level. Everything seemed to be there for a good episode, but the stuff with Starbuck, or that Adama and Roslin scene just didn't click for me.
I think part of it is like what I was talking about with Doctor Who season two, I like some of what the show does so much that it can be disappointing when it's just good. This episode was better than most of season three, far better than those weak standalone episodes that clogged up the season's second half, however, coming after the beautiful craziness of the season finale, I can't help but want every episode to live up to what that episode did, hit that same hallucinatory, trippy place. And, when it doesn't, it feels a bit disappointing.
I think the lengthy hiatus hurts the show for me as well, I still remember what happened, but I'm not as emotionally engaged as I would have been coming right off the season three finale.
But, I'd agree that there is some really good stuff in here. The stuff with Tori was fantastic, and that one scene with Tigh was amazing.
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School Shooting Leads Companies to Change Gun Positions
Students leave after attending class at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. Students returned to class for the first time since a former student opened fire there with an assault rifle, killing 17 people. (AP
The recent shooting attack at a Florida high school has renewed heated debate about gun control in the United States.
America remains divided on the issue. Both sides have mainly held their positions in recent years while the country continued to experience deadly mass shootings.
But the latest school shooting – in which 17 people were killed – has led to some new developments in the gun debate.
Some U.S. companies are changing their policies related to guns, for example. Also, students themselves are rising up in huge numbers to demand stronger gun control measures.
Since the Parkland shooting, at least 15 companies have announced they were ending partnerships with the National Rifle Association (NRA).
Among those ending cooperation with the NRA are Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, car rental companies Hertz, Enterprise and Alamo, and insurance company MetLife.
Delta Air Lines had been giving the NRA reduced rates for air travel. After its decision, Delta faced criticism from officials in the state of Georgia, where the company is based.
Delta Air Lines planes are seen on the tarmac at Washington's Ronald Reagan Washington's National Airport, Monday, Aug. 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
After Delta's NRA decision, Georgia Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle wrote on Twitter he would attempt to "kill any tax legislation" that helped Delta. Cagle, a Republican, said he would only support such a measure if Delta reestablished its relationship with the NRA.
"Corporations cannot attack conservatives and expect us not to fight back," the tweet said.
On Thursday, Georgia's legislature approved a bill that punished Delta for its decision regarding the NRA. Lawmakers passed a tax bill that removed fuel tax benefits that could have saved the company about $40 million a year.
Officials from several other states have offered to support Delta Air Lines if it moved operations out of Georgia.
In answer to Delta, the NRA said that its members are "passionate supporters" of the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment about weapons rights of citizens. "Having those on the left pushing for a boycott to pressure companies to drop discounts just shows how out of touch some are," the NRA tweeted.
At least three American-based stores announced in recent days they were raising the age to 21 to buy guns in their stores. The NRA is opposed to raising the age to 21. The three companies are Dick's Sporting Goods, Walmart and Kroger.
In its announcement Wednesday, Dick's also said it would halt sales of assault-style weapons. The 19-year-old shooter used an assault-style weapon in the February 14 attack at Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
A Dick's Sporting Goods store is seen in Arlington Heights, Ill., Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ed Stack is Dick's Chief Executive Officer. He spoke to ABC's "Good Morning America" about the decision. "When we saw what the kids were going through and the grief of the parents and the kids who were killed in Parkland, we felt we needed to do something," he said.
Large social media campaigns are also pressuring government officials to consider stronger gun control measures.
One of the most vocal student activists for reform of gun laws is Emma Gonzalez. The 18-year-old student survived the attack at Stoneman Douglas. She began to trend on Twitter after she spoke at a protest. The videotaped speech recorded her sharp criticism of politicians – including President Donald Trump – who accept money from the NRA.
Emma Gonzalez had not been a Twitter user, but decided to join. When she did, her number of followers quickly rose to more than one million. That is nearly twice the number of Twitter followers of the NRA.
And I'm Caty Weaver.
Bryan Lynn wrote this story for VOA Learning English, based on reports from the Associated Press, Reuters and other sources. Caty Weaver was the editor.
National Rifle Association – n. a national organization founded in 1871 that promotes the legal use of guns and gun safety in the US and defends a US citizen's constitutional right to own and bear arms.
rental – n. the act of renting something
insurance – n. an agreement in which a person makes payments to a company and the company promises to pay money if the person is injured or dies
passionate – adj. showing a strong belief in something or a strong feeling about a subject
the left – n. a group or party favoring liberal views
retailer – n. a business that sells things directly to customers
assault – n. a violent attack
grief – n. great sadness, especially caused by someone's death
vocal – adj. expressing opinions in a public and forceful way
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Take a scenic ferry ride on the cutest boat you've ever seen.
Granville Island is always high on the list of best things to do in Vancouver and should definitely be included when you visit this wonderful city. Most people are drawn to the world-famous farmer's markets but there is so much more to this small parcel of land and you'll see it all on this fun-filled tour itinerary.
We'll start by navigating the narrow passages of the indoor markets stopping at some of our favorite food stalls to sample a selection of the yummy food on offer – including maple syrup, smoked salmon, fresh fruits, and a few more tasty surprises.
Then we venture off to explore the rest of the island, stopping at the colorful painted concrete silos, one of the only remaining signs of what the island was originally used for. You'll learn how the island came to be and there are plenty of juicy stories to tell.
You'll meet some of the local artists who have turned Railspur Alley into a thriving art community and it's not uncommon for our guests to stumble on a piece they love so much they can't resist taking it home.
The natural beauty is on full display as we make our way through Ron Basford Park where you'll likely see Canadian Geese among other critters. The tour culminates with a scenic 'tiny' ferry ride to your choice of drop-off points.


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Hue Heritage Tour: Full Day from Hoi An
Experience the Cultural World Heritage of Hue on a full-day tour and learn about the city's dynastic history. Tour the Citadel: the Imperial City, the Emperor's Private Residence, the Perfume River boat ride, Thien Mu Pagoda and Khai Dinh Royal Tomb.
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An City Center (Except South Hoi An area)
Private or small groups available
Discover Hue's World Cultural Heritage complex of monuments
Tour the Imperial City, Forbidden City, and Emperor's Private Residence
Take a boat ride on the Perfume River
Stop at the Thien Mu pagoda, a Buddhist monastery
Enjoy a local lunch
Visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb
Enjoy spectacular views from the Eastern Sea to the world-famous Hai Van pass
Choose between a shared or private tour to explore Hue and visit the Citadel, Hue's premier attraction. On your morning tour of the site, you'll see the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City, and the Emperor's Private Residence. Following the Citadel visit, you'll have a short break for lunch, followed by a boat trip on the Perfume River. Stop at Thien Mu Pagoda, considered by many as the unofficial symbol of Hue. This is an active Buddhist monastery with its origins dating back to 1601. One of its most poignant displays is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963 drove to Saigon and set himself on fire in protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its cruel treatment of Buddhist monks and followers. Your final visit of the day will be to the Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed using feng shui principles, and built to blend in with its natural surroundings.
Boat ride
Bottled drinking water
English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Tips/gratuities
Every child must be accompanied by an adult. Please book adult tickets for any additional children.
Please note that visitors are required to wear shirts with sleeves and pants that cover the knees when visiting the Hue Citadel.
My best experience in Vietnam.
Our guide Minh was so adorable, I wish we could talk more... He reminds me a lot to my uncle. He explained very well and waited for us patiently. Our driver Dinh also drive carefully and very well. Our time in Hue was too short. I wish I could lengthen our stay there.
Florian – United States Verified booking
A worthwhile excursion with everything important in quick succession
Lots of things to do for a day. There were two of us and a guide plus driver. Car was ok, sit well. Guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job in Hue. Unfortunately he said very little or nothing during the trip. Driving to and from Hoi An takes 5 to 6 hours in the car. Then there were only a few hours left for Hue, actually too few. Go through everything a little too quickly. Otherwise very good selection of sights with very good food and a break in between.
Claudia – Germany Verified booking
Excellent guide and interesting tour
Our guide Eric really made the tour, he knew all the history of the places we were visiting and made it a very interesting experience. We visited the pagoda, forbidden city and the tomb as well as stops along the way for interesting landmarks such as the place that used to divide north and south, and the good beach in hue. I really enjoyed myself and would thoroughly recommend
Eveline – Australia Verified booking
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Colombia Legalizes Medical Marijuana
December 28, 2015 News, Uncategorizedadmin
TODAY COLOMBIA (AP) — Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos signed a decree on Tuesday December 22, legalizing the growing and sale of marijuana for medical purposes, a dramatic shift in a country long identified with US-backed policies to stamp out drug crops, Yahoo! News noted.
Under the Colombian law, anyone who wants to grow marijuana is required to apply to the National Narcotics Council to secure a license.
According to studies, marijuana can be used for different diseases such as Crohn's disease, seizures, HIV, epilepsy and nausea.
"We have just taken an important step to place Colombia in the vanguard of the fight against disease and we're doing it via a decree that seeks to take advantage of the benefits of cannabis to improve people's lives," the Colombian president said in a ceremony where he was escorted by Health Minister Alejandro Gaviria.
To read more: http://qcostarica.com/colombia-legalizes-medical-marijuana/
Nebraskans seek passage of medical marijuana use
December 3, 2015 News, Uncategorizedadmin
DAKOTA CITY, Neb. | Tommy Garrett said people shouldn't get the wrong impression when they see his hair pulled into a pony tail and learn he backs the legalization of medical marijuana.
Garrett, a Nebraska state senator from Bellevue, traveled to Dakota City Wednesday to rally support for his bill to legalize the use of marijuana by people with certain debilitating conditions.
"You might think I'm a stoner," Garrett said, noting that he's never consumed marijuana. "I'm about as straight as they come."
Two Nebraska residents joined Garrett in a press conference at the Dakota County Courthouse to encourage people to prod lawmakers to pass the bill Garrett has led. Marijuana is a federally illegal drug, but some states have passed measures so people can use cannabis for relief from pain.
To read more: http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/nebraskans-seek-passage-of-medical-marijuana-use/article_6f42598c-fc6d-5ea7-bddf-163bb08580a7.html
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Styptor is an alloy of pewter and silver. It was used during the late 1930s and 1940s primarily in the manufacture of minaudières when precious metals were in scarce supply. Frequently pieces manufactured with styptor had accents of yellow gold and gemstones.
A Minaudiere in Styptor and Gold by Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo Courtesy of Christie's.


YAPC::Asia Tokyo 2013 通常チケット発売とPerl入学式開催のお知らせ | Regular Tickets On Sale !
We're pleased to announce that regular tickets for YAPC::Asia Tokyo 2013 is now on sale! Regular two day passes are 5000 JPY. Student passes are free! One-day passes are also available for 4000JPY.
This year we're also going to collaborate with Perl入学式 (literally, "Perl Entrance"), which is an on-going course targeted for Perl beginners. If you want to get some hands-on experience for intro level Perl, please check them out!
This year we're only selling tickets online through PeaTix.
Student tickets are free, but you need to register by purchasing a free ticket. You need to show proof that you're a student upon check-in at the venue.


Anyone hoping to buy a spacious new home at The Electric Quarter, in Ponders End, Enfield, needs to act quickly. There's just one four-bedroom townhouse left and the last collection of three-bedroom townhouses has been released for sale, at prices starting from just £479,995.
Under the London Help to Buy scheme, purchasers need just a five per cent deposit (£23,999). The government lends up to forty percent of the purchase price, which is interest free for five years, and homebuyers arrange a mortgage for the remainder.
The smart three-bedroom townhouses offer up to 1,259 sq ft of space over three levels. On the ground floor, the main kitchen/dining space opens through French doors onto a rear garden. There is a shower room too on this level. Two of the bedrooms and a bathroom are on the first floor; the third bedroom occupies the second floor, together with further generously-sized living space.
Every home is built for energy efficiency and offers the great specification associated with Lovell Homes; fully-fitted kitchens with integrated appliances and elegant bathroom suites with ceramic wall tiling are included as standard.
The Electric Quarter is perfectly placed close to a good range of restaurants, cafés and other amenities on the high street. Ponders End Recreation Ground, with a host of sports facilities, is just 100 metres away. Within a mile is Enfield Retail Park with its many furniture and DIY stores, popular restaurant chains and cinema.
Families will appreciate the choice of schools nearby, including Southbury Leisure Centre and Kingsmead School, a mixed secondary school and sixth form with academy status. Other good schools in the area include Enfield County School, a girls' comprehensive school (two miles away) and Lea Valley High School, Enfield's first specialist sports college (three miles away).
From Seven Sisters underground station, 4.5 miles away, its just nine minutes to King's Cross and 13 minutes to Oxford Circus. The motorway network is easily accessible via Junction 25 of the M25, which is two miles north of the development.
The Electric Quarter is set to become a thriving new neighbourhood in North London, with a mix of apartments and houses designed to Lifetime Home Standards. When complete in 2019, it will provide new community facilities including shops, a library and nursery, set in mature landscaping with attractive tree-lined avenues.
The four-bedroom showhome is open for viewing at The Electric Quarter, showcasing the high quality of these attractive contemporary homes.
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As Mentioned in Episode 60 – Rachel Summers and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
June 8, 2015 As Mentioned, As Mentioned 4 comments
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The last thing you see before you die. (Uncanny X-Men #206)
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"Teamwork! Our only weakness!" (Uncanny X-Men #206)
"It's Madelyne! They've shot her! And dyed her hair! And given her fairly extensive cosmetic surgery!" (Uncanny X-Men #206)
Wolverine hates Arizona. (Uncanny X-Men #207)
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Spoiler: It's a metaphor. (Uncanny X-Men #207)
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"Sight of the Sound" music video
Elle's X-Men playlists (among others)
60 – Rachel Summers and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
June 7, 2015 podcasts 47 comments
In which Rachel Summers went to sleep with Wolverine's claws in her dreams and now there's claws in her lungs and when she got out of bed this morning she tripped on her traumatic backstory and by mistake she dropped the Phoenix Force in the sink while the water was running and she could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
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Uncanny X-Men #206-209
The X-Men's first brief tenure in San Francisco
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Lindsay McCabe
David Ishima
Bree Morrell
A metaphorical ghost story
Lycanthropy, but dumber
The crossing of several ethical lines
Death by narrative stasis (and also impaling)
Craft night at the Hellfire Club
Death by costume satin (and also heart failure)
One way to write someone out of a book
Our favorite Summers kids
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NEXT WEEK: The New Mutants break your heart.
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As Mentioned in Episode 12 – Inner Circle Jerk
June 29, 2014 As Mentioned, Blog Posts 11 comments
"What's up, Jean?"
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Jamie McKelvie's completely badass Emma Frost redesign.
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Ladies and gentlemen, Alison Blaire. (X-Men #130)
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Next week: Epic Showdown on the Moon, and what might be the best issue of X-Men ever.
Links and further reading:
The Dark Phoenix Saga has been collected roughly a million times. Here is one such collection. Seriously. You need to just straight-up read these comics. They are very good.
Cameron Harris on Sebastian Shaw (the quote Rachel referenced in the episode but didn't have on hand):
"So, I was all set up to haaaaaaaaate the HFC and yaaaaaaaaaay Jean and the X-Men. But I didn't, and it was pretty much because of Shaw. His entrance, his presentation, his presence was all big, bold confidence. He wore those eighteenth-century-dandy duds with complete aplomb, and I could tell almost immediately that he was in charge of everything he wanted to be in charge of. Okay, so a good villain type. This X-fight will be great!
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12 – Inner Circle Jerk
June 29, 2014 podcasts 20 comments
In which we wade into the first arc of the Dark Phoenix Saga, Rachel does not like Sage, the Hellfire Club are the mean girls of the Marvel Universe, Cyclops and Phoenix have a Moment, Mastermind ruins everything, Emma Frost is a force to be reckoned with, Wolverine gets awesome, and we meet the Dark Phoenix.
Jason Wyngarde (again)
Sebastian Shaw
Harry Leland
Donald Pierce
Hegemony and social politics of the Hellfire Club
18th Century bondage cosplay
The worst disco ever
Alison Blaire
Tiny shorts
How to make Wolverine work
Sexual politics of the Dark Phoenix
Why Magneto's powers are broken post-AvX
The P.E.N.I.S. five
You can find a visual companion to the episode – and links to recommended reading – on our blog.
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