I've been hanging around a site called 7 Cups of Tea (or abbreviated as 7 Cups) a lot lately. It's a site that I came across on my newsfeed, where a friend was sharing it saying that it's a perfect site for you to talk to someone when you have a problem. Being the curious cat that I was, I decided to check out the site. One thing led to another and suddenly I found myself in the role of a "listener".
It's me trying to reach my unfulfilled dream of being a counsellor, I guess.
Basically on the site, there are two types of users. One is the guest or member, someone who goes to the site in the hopes of talking to someone. The other is the listener, who well, listens to the person who is seeking help. Because I have a big ego (which means I hate asking for help) and because I wanted to see what it entails, not to mention I have this delusion of wanting to change the world, I immediately signed up as a listener.
I was required to take a "test" before I was allowed to be a listener, which I passed with flying colours. I thought it was because I was a Psychology student. Turns out that the test was just really easy, because Dawn got full marks at the first go to.
7 Cups prides itself on active listening as their only and main form of therapy, where listeners are discouraged from giving advice. Instead, listeners should actively reflect the seeker's feelings and emotions, ideally helping them to find their own "solutions". One prominent tip that is repeatedly flashed in the site is that: "Advice is easy to give, but sometimes it can be subjective and misleading. The seeker understands their story the best. The listener's job is to just guide."
I have learned this is one of my final year class before, but to really apply and see it in action is not easy. After all, our human tendency to to want to fix the problems and to offer our advice to help make the person feel better.
It's been almost a week since I joined, and I must say, a lot of my worldview got challenged as part of the experience. I initially thought that only people with relationship problems will go to the site, but so far I have people asking me how to tell their parents that they have mental illness, how to handle a husband who has children with his mistress, how to come out as an asexual to conservative parents and how to deal with anxiety, among others. I have never realised how screwed up this world is.
There are several factors that I may not see eye to eye with the site (like the focus and emphasis on active listening), but overall I think it's an excellent initiative. When people ask how can the internet make the world a better place, I think this is one of the awesome initiatives.
Got a problem or want to make the world a better place? Take a look at 7 Cups.


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Winning Nehru Cup an incredible achievement: India's coach beat Cameroon 5-4 on penalties to lift Nehru Cup
India's chief coach Wim Koevermans on Sunday night termed the Nehru Cup triumph as an "incredible achievement" as the victory came over a quality side like Cameroon which is in the top-60 in Fifa rankings.
By 03rd Sep, 2012 | 11:27 am
New Delhi: India's chief coach Wim Koevermans on Sunday night termed the Nehru Cup triumph as an "incredible achievement" as the victory came over a quality side like Cameroon which is in the top-60 in Fifa rankings.
"It was an incredible victory. Obviously, we had to straighten a few things at the half time and it was an incredible fight by the boys," a visibly happy Koevermans told reporters at the post match conference on Sunday.
The coach also revealed how his players floundered while practicing penalties ahead of the title clash but converted all when it mattered most.
Indian team celebrate with the winning trophy after victory over Cameroon in a tie-breaker by 7-6 during Nehru cup final match in New Delhi on Sunday. PTI
"Yesterday, when we were practising penalties, the boys took eight penalties and believe it or not we missed all of them. I told the boys that this is certainly not going to happen. And then they come back in the match and score five out of five.
"I couldn't believe it. I have had a few highs in my coaching career but this one will certainly be one of the special moments," was the Dutchman's frank confession.
Skipper Sunil Chhetri was even more forthright as he termed this third Nehru Cup victory as the "best among the three finals."
"Certainly this one stands out as we beat a side like Cameroon. If someone would have told us at the start of the tournament that we could beat Cameroon, I wouldn't have believed it. But we played as a unit. I am extremely proud of the boys," the Sporting Lisbon Reserves striker said.
"Today, when we got into the team bus, I told the boys that no matter what happens, I am proud of you guys. Even during the match when we were 1-2 down, I told them that you guys have made me proud. We kept pulling in for each other," he said.
From Bob Houghton's era of playing long balls to Koevermans' philosophy of passing game, it's adhering to coach's instructions has been the key feels Chhetri.
"We are a disciplined lot. Any successful team's mantra is listening to their coach and we are no different. When Houghton was there, we followed his instructions and now that Koevermans is here, we are trying to do what he wants from us.
"It's just five weeks and we are certainly not there where we should be but we are hopeful of doing better."
Questioned on whether India would be playing a few International friendlies, Koevermans said, "We hope to play a few matches in October and November. The AIFF will be arranging a few matches, I guess. Obviously, the more matches we play, better it is. The key is to qualify for the AFC tournament (Asian Cup). I will also monitor their performance during Federation Cup."
The coach and the captain seems to have struck a nice bond as just when Chhetri was asked a question in Hindi, he immediately looked at his coach and the Dutchman replied, "I know I am in India."
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SF Conservatory and San Francisco Symphony extend application deadline for Emerging Black Composers Project
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), San Francisco Symphony, and the President's Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion at SFCM have extended the deadline to apply for their Emerging Black Composers Project to February 1, 2021. The Emerging Black Composers Project, launched earlier this year, will commission ten new works from early-career Black American composers over the next ten years. Each winning composer will receive a commissioning fee of $15,000 and artistic mentorship from Oakland Symphony Music Director and SFCM faculty member Michael Morgan, SFCM Music Director Edwin Outwater, and San Francisco Symphony Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen. All applications will go through an anonymous review process by a committee led by Morgan, Outwater, and Salonen and including John Adams, Elinor Armer, Carmen Bradford, Anthony Davis, Germaine Franco, and Joseph Young. The first commission will be announced in spring 2021, with a world premiere planned for the 2021-22 season. Black American composers (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) who have completed a degree program in composition or music performance, or have equivalent experience, are encouraged to apply. The extended application deadline is February 1, 2021. For more information or to apply, visit sfcm.edu/EBCApplication.
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Is Your Computer Network Secure?
Whether you own a small business or simply have a wireless home internet setup, your electronic devices are all connected in a computer network, which makes computer network security just as vital as personal computer safety. In fact, computer network security is essentially the front line of defense against cyber attacks that may compromise client or personal information, documents, photographs, emails, etc.
A computer or laptop other than the one you personally use may be compromised and through the network connection be granted greater access to your personal devices. Many small businesses are unaware of just what the risks are, or that they are subject to the same legal and compliance requirement as large businesses when it comes to their network security. Once the computer network security is compromised, so are you – so don't let this happen!
10 tips to increase your computer network security in your business or home.
Guard the Doors – There are definite weaknesses in any structure, be it a castle or a computer network. Security starts with guarding the points of entry, the holes in the fortress wall if you will. Threats like hackers have a much easier time sneaking through a common gate than finding another point of entry. How do employees and clients enter the network? Be sure these routes are password protected and encrypted.
Add Malware Protection – Boost your computer network security on a device by device basis, installing antivirus software to protect against malware and raising individual firewalls. These measures act as a deterrent as well as a defense. It helps detect unauthorized programs and users then report back to you.
Filter Out Unwanted Email – Consider installing spam filter software or outsourcing to an outside service provider that can filter spam for your entire network. The software option is less costly, but for larger amounts of emails, etc. you might opt for the latter.
Create Secure Passwords – Encrypting your hardware and data in several subsequent steps may be time-consuming for employees or other members of the network, but it makes a difference in computer network security. And make sure your passwords would make Sir Cadogan proud. In other words, challenge unauthorized entrance by creating complex passwords with variety in letters, symbols, and numbers.
Monitor Traffic – Install software or hardware that keeps track of who is visiting which files and sites, when, and on which computer(s).
Restrict Access – Not everyone on the network needs to have complete access to all files, settings, etc. It's beneficial to have a hierarchy in which only a few people have passwords to the most sensitive information.
Update Security Software Regularly – There will always be new security threats knocking at the door, attempting to compromise your computer network security. Check your security software and service vendor websites for updates regularly. Also keep in mind that you'll need to update protocol and new computers if your company, family, or other organization grows.
Limit Threats – Set up a VPN (Virtual Private Network) for team members or family working remotely in places that may have a less secure public Wi-Fi that could expose and compromise your computer network security.
Create a Backup – In the case that your computer network security measures are not enough and your system becomes inaccessible and corrupted, it's beneficial to have an alternate host for any web site, etc. that might be affected. That way, those systems can be restored if hacked.
Educate Your Staff – Computer network security is not dependent on one person; it depends on every person utilizing the network. Educating everyone on the proper safety precautions and systems helps things run more smoothly and safely.
You probably noticed that a few of these tips are the same (but on a smaller scale) for your personal laptop, tablet, and other devices. That's because each individual device needs to practice good security to enhance the overall computer network security. So if you feel like you may already be having laptop, tablet, or smartphone malfunctions due to a virus, get CPR. Cell Phone Repair can assess any malfunctions that require repair or replacement. A slow loading speed or consistent crashes may have more to do with a faulty app or water damage than a serious problem like a virus. It's best to get advice from expert technicians to keep your personal devices safe and your computer network security up to date. If you have questions or concerns about your computer network security, contact us today for a free security assessment.


A: I finished reading Jane Eyre a while back, and I think she is my favorite heroine of all time. I read the book a few years ago and I don't know if I just wasn't grasping the beautiful language or the way the characters were so well constructed, but reading it for the second time, I was just blown away. Jane is the kind of woman I want to be. She's meek, humble, has a bit of a temper, but she knows what's right and wrong. She was able to completely deny herself and her feelings for Rochester by leaving him. But then when Mr. Rivers proposed for vocational reasons, she had enough sense to realize that she wouldn't be marrying for love and though it made perfect logical sense to marry him, she refused because her heart said it wasn't right. She's able to discern who to listen to in certain situations, her head or her heart. And I admire that. Sometimes, I know in my head that something is or isn't right to feel, but in the moment, it's difficult to do the right thing. So I end up either a mess worrying about it or make impromptu decisions that should have been handled better. I admire Jane's character immensely and I wish the author was alive so I could tell her how much reading the book meant to me at the time.
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Brawn hails Hamilton's 'mind-blowing' three-wheeled win
3 August 2020, 12:55 pm ·1-min read
LONDON Former Mercedes team boss Ross Brawn has hailed Lewis Hamilton's British Grand Prix win, on three wheels and a flat tyre, as 'absolutely mind-blowing'.
Hamilton's front left deflated on the last lap while leading Sunday's race, leaving the six-times Formula One champion 3.8km from the finish with Red Bull's Max Verstappen chasing hard after pitting for fresh soft tyres.
Data provided by Mercedes showed Hamilton completed the final lap only 22 seconds slower than he had raced the previous one.
He went through the high-speed Copse and Stowe corners with the puncture at 141kph and 133kph respectively and reached 230kph on the Hangar Straight with the front tyre already destroyed.
"Lewis's race looked a cakewalk until the last lap of the race. It wasn't of course, because he was driving superbly for the whole of the race," said Brawn, Formula One's managing director for motorsport.
"He reached 230kph on the straight with only three wheels, and a front left tyre flailing around — absolutely mind blowing.
"He judged it to perfection to win the race by a few seconds and a brilliant example of the amazing talents and bravery of Lewis."
Pirelli are conducting an investigation into what happened, and whether sharp debris or wear was to blame, with Hamilton's team mate Valtteri Bottas and McLaren's Carlos Sainz also suffering late failures.


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The municipality of Bihac is situated in the north-west part of B&H. Its area is 689 square km. From B&H side, it borders on the municipalities of Cazin, Bosanska Krupa, Bosanski Petrovac and Drvar, and from Croatian side, on Donji Lapac, Korenica and Slunj. The relief of the municipality of Bihac is diverse. It is mainly made up of fields, hills and middle-size mountains.
Average sea level is 231 m. A large part of the municipality of Bihac is rich in waters: springs, streams and rivers. Total length of the Una River watercourse in the area of the municipality is 80 km. The area of Bihac has a moderate mountainous type of climate which is diverse because of the influence of air masses from neighbouring and distant areas. Summers are hot and dry, and winters are cold with a high rainfall. Average annual rainfall is 1,245 mm and average monthly temperature is 10,8 C - mean temperature in January is 0,4 C and average temperature in July is 21 C.
During the calendar year there are 80 days with sub-zero temperatures. Frost appears October through April and snow November to April. Frost is a characteristic of Bihac field, especially in Gorjevac and Dubovsko.
Nort-western and south-eastern winds prevail - gale and south winds. Pedological blanket is diverse. Flora is rech and stratified. All kinds of animals can be found in the area of the municipality of Bihac. As regards flora and fauna, it is one of the richest areas in B&H. According to geological structure, there is a promising and significant basis for the research and exploitation of mineral resources. Up till now, significant deposits of gypsum, bihacit stone (stone found in Bihac) and other mineral resources were found, such as dolomite, various kinds of limestone, quartz sand, thermal springs, mineral springs and drinking water springs.
The economic development achieved before the aggression against the Una-Sana canton was of a high level. Several big industrial capacities were formed in textile, metal, wood and timber, chemical and agricultural industry. Generally speaking, the economy of the Bihac municipality had long-term growth impulses.
During the aggression against our country a major part of industrial capacities was destroyed and production stopped. Technological lagging behind developed country is noticeable and it will take time to reach profitable level of production. The year 1977 marked the beginning of the repair of the damage, restoration of the preserved capacities and the preparations for the realisation of new products based on own resources and new technologies.
Besides the need to put emphasis on transformation of ownership, the following period should be used for starting marketoriented production.
It has already been said that the area of Bihac, which has natural resources, can be the basis for development of the existing as well as new production in the field of exploitation and processing of mineral resources, primary agricultural production, food industry, forestry, wood and timber industry.
Besides, natural beauty, thermal and mineral water springs, forest areas and richness in rivers make it suitable for the development of tourism. The guidelines for the development of the municipality of Bihac are defined in the recently approved Strategy for the Development of the Una-Sana Canton. They refer to the need for construction and modernisation of entire infrastructure.
One of the advantages is the fact that many state-owned companies have already worked out their development plans. The area of Bihac has ideal conditions for the development of tourism, but up till now they haven't been sufficiently used. Building of roads, the vicinity of the Plitvice Lakes and Dalmatia demand better valorisation of the natural beauty of this area.
This indicates that there are possibilities for multiple increase of tourist capacities and faster development of catering in this area. Development programmes of the municipality of Bihac have not left out health services, education and other social activities.
Bihac has become a university centre. Activities to strengthen business banks, custom-houses, freight forwarding and designing firms. The development of physical education facilities and organisations for cultural - entertaining life are not neglected, and neither are public-service and governmental facilities.


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Springing Into Action
31Dec, 2020
Light traffic on Spring Street with historic Beaux-Art designed buildings to the left and right.
The first thing I noticed about Spring Street in Los Angeles was not the beautiful Beaux-Arts buildings, nor the signs and lights; not the traffic. It was the difficulty in parking. Like most big-cities, parking is atrocious. EVERY space on the street with a meter was taken. Men with flags catch my attention. A sign. $4.00 parking. I pull in without reading the "fine print." It was $4.00 per 10 minutes with a $15.00 maximum. Wow! I know, some will think that is pretty good, but I am cheep. I don't like paying for somewhere to put my car for an hour while I explore. I like to walk, but my body doesn't always allow me to walk very far with rods and screws in my back and part of my right lower lung removed, I get winded pretty quick, otherwise, I would have parked and walked the distance of Spring Street stopping to head down 4th, Hill, Broadway and 7th, just for fun. There are plenty of scooters and bikes for rent, but the cloth mask on my face and no gloves, made me think that it would not be wise, let alone the whole, immune-compromised thing from chemo. Fighting cancer for 7 years have taught me endurance. I drove up and down Spring Street stopping at the red lights and picking up my camera from the passenger side seat and snapping a few captures.
Women walk across Spring Street while masked due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus. Both people and traffic was light due to the city-wide lock-down.
That whole endurance thing kept gnawing at me. After a few times down the Historic District from 4th to 9th on Spring, I just had to get out for a few captures with my feet planted firmly on the concrete walkways of this place of wonder, all the while making sure I was at least 30 feet away from the nearest homeless tent and 6-10 feet away from the one or two people I encountered. I hate this. Hate is a strong word. I hate this. Every bone in my pastoral and photojournalistic body wants to engage with people. I want to talk to them about the hope I found in Christ and I want to document the place where they live. I want to show the beauty of the buildings and the tragedy of the streets. I didn't take any photos of the many homeless people and their "city" within a city. The reason might surprise you, but it was out of respect. I wouldn't want some photog taking pictures of my house, why would I take pictures of theirs, and without being able to be close enough to talk to them, I couldn't get permission. I know, I digress, but it did have an impact on me. I wish I never got cancer or was immune compromised. I wish this dreaded virus never happened. But I did and it did and it is now part of life that, prayerfully, will go away sometime soon, God willing.
Left, the Banco Popular, originally, Hellman, Building, right, the golden color and windows of the Continental Building.
The parking was $3 every 15 minutes with a $10 maximum! The lot was a couple of blocks away from the location I wanted to point the lens, so just walking there would probably cost me $5, but it was worth it for me to stand among giants like the Hellman Building, which is now known as the Banco Popular, with it's sign prominently displayed on the corner of 4th and Spring Streets. This tall, 151 foot, handsome structure of brick and concrete, was built by Herman W. Hellman who later became one of Los Angeles' wealthiest residents, and designed by Alfred Rosenheim in 1902 on top of Hellmans' original cottage that he built in 1875, designed by Kysor & Matthews. The Hellman building was originally used as a bank. Moving south from the Hellman, across 4th street, is Los Angeles' first skyscraper, the Continental Building. This gorgeously decorated edifice is 151 feet tall and is located at 408 S. Spring Street. It was built in 1903 and was originally known as Braly Block, but by 1908, it was known as the German American Savings Bank. These two structures were the origin of what would later make Spring Street what journalists called, "The Wall Street of the West."
Looking south on Spring Street from 4th to 7th.
Spring Street, originally called Calle Primavera, is one of the oldest streets in Los Angeles. The structures along this street are so well preserved, being well-made that from 4th Street to south of 7th Street, in on the National Registry of Historic Places list. The Financial District of Los Angeles makes up the Historic Core district of Downtown with portions of Hill, Broadway, Main and Los Angeles streets. It makes up 23 financial buildings built in the Beaux-Arts Architecture style. The style was taught at the Ecole Des Beaux-Arts in Paris in the 1830's to the end of the 19th century. Three styles are encompassed, including, French neoclassicism, Gothic and Renaissance elements, using iron and glass. The style was popular in the United States due to many prominent U.S. architects studying in Paris and employing the style in America. Throughout most of the 20th century, Spring Street, starting at 7th and ending at 4th, was the financial heart-beat of the city with many of the most important banks and financial institutions centralized there. Many of the buildings themselves were designed by John Parkinson, who designed many of the city's most important buildings such as, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Bullocks Wilshire, Union Station and the Los Angeles City Hall.
The Los Angeles City Hall, center, seen from 4th and Spring Street.
I had never visited the Lost Angeles City Hall. It was much bigger than I expected. It stood tall and proud and it filled the sky. I had to drive around it several times just to get a good view. Of course, there was nowhere to park. The structure was built in 1928 and is used for government operations including the mayor's offie. It has 32 floors and at 454 feet was much taller than the tallest commercial building in Los Angeles at the time, the Continental a few blocks away on Spring Street. The Charter of the City of Los Angeles did not allow buildings larger than 150 feet until the late 1950's because they wanted to ensure the continuity of the skyline. This made the Continental the tallest commercial building at 151 feet for 53 years until the restriction was lifted! The City Hall building encompasses Main, Temple, First, and Spring streets, which was the heart of the central business district during the 1880's and 90's. The building itself is made out of concrete, sand coming from all 58 counties in California and water from the city's 21 historical missions. The tower is in the shape of the Mausoleum of Mausolus, which was a tomb built between 353 and 350 BC in Halicarnassus, present day Bodrum, Turkey for Mausolus, a native Anatolian from Caria and a satrap in the Achaemenid Empire, and his sister-wife Artemisia II of Caria. It was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The Los Angeles Police Department has had an image of the tower on their badges since 1940.
The Continental Building is seen on the right.
A fascinating piece of history about Spring Street, is that it is the true birthplace of the movie-business in Los Angeles. In 1898, Thomas Edison shot a 60-second film titled, "South Spring Street Los Angeles California."
He placed a large camera on a wagon to film other wagons, a stage coach pulled by horses, a multitude of people walking and even a street car coming into view for a few seconds while a conductor jumps on and waves to the camera. It was a beautiful place filled with hope and wealth. Much like today, the town was filled with high-society types dressed with the most fashionable clothes and hats.
The "artsy" stalwart Hellman building stands firm on 4th and Spring Streets. The Hellman was designed by Alfred Rosenheim and stands the test of time.
One of the things that I like most about art—any kind of art—is the mystical union that it creates between the artist (in this case the architects and even Edison) and those of us who see their art over a hundred years later. We connect. We are one with them because we experience the same things as they. We feel the same awe at the beauty and majesty of the buildings they left behind. When we watch Edison's movie, we get an insight into that moment and we get to share what they shared. This kind of experience does not happen driving in a car. It can be, no, it must be, gained only by foot over foot travel. It must be traversed in such a way that the eyes can look up and see the wonder and magnificence of the artist. Maybe those who left behind these, "skyscrapers" wanted us to look up. They may have left these as monuments to their own artistic acuity; perhaps it was to the potential when money is no object; maybe it was to the industry itself. I am not sure, but in Los Angeles' historic district, if you can not look up, then you are stuck in the below. I want to think that they intended to make us look up, beyond the sky that these buildings scrape, to a God that is above even their own creations. In life, we must always look up. We must always be ever mindful that if we take our eyes off of the prize we will never obtain it. They were insightful, intuitive and innovative thinkers that opened up possibilities beyond their wild imaginations. Who back then would have thought that it would be possible to make a building 1,100 feet tall in Los Angeles? The tallest building in Lost Angeles is on the other side of town, the Wilshire Grand is a skyscraper with 73 Stories! I'll bet these guys did. They could have done it as well, but were restricted by those whose innovation was stifled by structure.
The old meets the new looking east on 4th and Spring Streets.
This brings me to the end of this lengthy BLOG. By the 1980's the Financial District had moved to the other side of town and could no longer be constrained by little old Spring Street. The beauty of Beaux-Art would give way to modern skyscrapers, but would not lose its luster. Spring Street by 1982 was described as a place of drunks and derelicts. The street itself was not kept up and was dirty. There were those who attempted to change things, forward thinkers who wanted to revitalize, truly what that word means, bring life back into Spring Street, and by the late 1980's they had some success. These once important buildings of grandeur were now empty shells of what they were. But the structures themselves and their glorious facades were sound. A decision was made to bring artists into the area, let them live in Downtown Los Angeles relatively inexpensively and create galleries to display local artwork. It worked and became known as gallery row. This was the first so called, "gentrification" of the area. As time went on, and real-estate began to be more and more lucrative, investors moved in and, again, revitalized the area. This time, they marketed to the super wealthy—the ones who originally inhabited these financial buildings—making the once office buildings into lofts with high ceilings and no walls except the bathrooms so those moving in could design their loft to be as unique as they were. This was the second gentrification. Of course, those who inhabited these buildings since the 1980's were angered at the rising rent. Whatever it takes to give these buildings a living soul should be done. They deserve to have people living in them and for them to be taken care of as the gem they are.
The Broadway Palace sign can be seen (center) in the distance. To the right are the Broadway Apartments all on Broadway and Spring Streets.
Well that is it for now. As you can tell, I thoroughly enjoyed by visit to Spring Street. The architecture is beautiful. I definitely want to visit the friends that I have met, the buildings, that speak of history and majesty. They stand as stalwarts in the face of change. The next time I go, I'll try to meet some of the people and see if they will talk with me and turn out to be as interesting as the buildings they inhabit or work at. First, I need to raise another $100 to pay for gas, parking and food. We'll see what happens. Looking forward to that next visit.
Extra: Gallery
Click here to visit a gallery with more photos from Spring Street.
This article is not an entire original work. For the history and technical information I relied heavily on Wikipedia. Please visit the following links to find out all you would ever want to know about Spring Street and the Los Angeles City Hall.
The history of Spring Street:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_Street_(Los_Angeles)
Hellman Building:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellman_Building
https://omgivning.com/projects/hw-hellman/
The Continental Building:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_Building
http://www.laloft.com/continental-building
Los Angeles City Hall:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_City_Hall
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DIRECTIONS: This cemetery is located on Route 9 next to the Schroon River Cemetery. A fence that separated the two was torn down in the 1970's.
Delorme Cemetery is located on the right hand section of Schroon River Cemetery.
A transcription (dated 1992) by Paul E. Stapley can be found at Hancock House in Ticonderoga, New York. It contains many interesting facts about the cemetery and people buried there.
Rosela daughter of Nelson & Louisa ABAR Died Dec. 8, 1877 Age 4 years 3 mos.
Ellen J. Wife of Joseph BASHAW Died April 15, 1883 Age 23 years 4 mos.
Theodore A. Son of Abraham & Josephine CAZA Died Oct. 7, 1891 Age 1 year 6 mos.
Christina COLLINS Wife of Joseph DeLORM Died Dec. 6, 1903 Age 44 years 9 mos.
James Son of Joseph & Christy DELORM Died Mar. 25, 1877 Age 3 mos.
Henry Son of Paul & Julia S. DeZALIA Died July 11, 1879 Age 1 year 7 mos.
Carrie E. Daughter of Paul & Julia DeZALIA Died Feb. 18, 1883 Age 3 years 8 mos.
Joseph Son of Peter & Caroline DeZALIA Died Sept. 24, 1881 Age 5 mos.
Harriet Daughter of Joseph & Flora KING Died Mar. 30, 1877 Age 3 years 9 mos.
Josephine Daughter of Joseph & Flora KING Died Mar. 27, 1877 Age 2 years 1 mo.
Martha E. Daughter of Cezar & Elizabeth LIBERTY Died May 29, 1880 Age 2 years 3 mos.
Frankie Son of J. & A. MAY Died Mar. 26, 1882 Age 4 mos.
NOTE: She was murdered according to the Nov. 8, 1977 issue of the Ticonderoga Sentinal.
William H. Son of Charles & Delima PARKER Died Mar. 9, 1883 Age 5 years 2 mos. 3 wks.
Edward Son of O. & A. PATNODE Died Aug. 15, 1880 Age 7 mos.
Wilbert Son of Edward & Margaret PERKETT Died Mar. 26, 1881 Age 1 mo.
George PLOOF Died Oct. 12, 1884 Age 94 years 11 mos.
Henry Son of Ernest & Phileman ROBARE Died Jan. 29, 1881 Age 6 mos.
Julia A. Daughter of Michael & Ellen RYAN Died Sept. 23, 1889 Age 1 years 10 mos. 8 das.
John Son of Tuffield SAWAY Died Mar. 6, 1882 Age 6 yrs.
Lewis SHERMAN May 13, 1882 Age 70 years 9 mos.
Peter Son of Peter & Louise SOULOR Died July 23, 1877 Age 2 mos. 24 das.


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Top 10 Richest Casino Owners in the World
By Techie Gamers April 19, 2022
Casinos bring in a lot of money, more than most people may realize. In fact, they generate billions of dollars each year. Players come in with a big chance of losing, but the casino owners will always win. The house always has an edge, which means that over time, they will make more money than the players. Here are the leading individuals earning the most from their gambling establishments.
Top 10 Wealthiest Casino Owners in 2022:
1. Lui Che Woo – $12.6 Billion
Lui Che Woo is a business mogul and investor who is one of the most affluent individuals in Hong Kong. He is most known for being the chairman of the Galaxy Entertainment Group, a Macau casino provider, and K. Wah International Holdings, a property development firm.
He built his fortune initially by delivering gravel for Hong Kong's postwar property boom. In the 1950s, the aspiring entrepreneur founded the first K. Wah firm in Hong Kong. Later on in his career, Lui branched out to property investing and then to hotel development and made millions from it.
Woo never ventured into the gambling business until he turned 73 in 2002. He has established himself as a major character in the Macau gambling market, with Galaxy Entertainment presently owning six casinos in Hong Kong. At 92 years old, Lui has a net worth of $12.6 billion.
2. Tilman Fertitta – $5.8 Billion
The entrepreneur and television personality Tilman Fertitta is most recognized as the star of CNBC's Billion Dollar Buyer and owner of the NBA's Houston Rockets organization. He also heads Landry, Inc., an empire that has the Golden Nugget Casinos under its brand.
Like Lui Che Woo, Fertitta originally made his wealth through the property construction and development sector. In the 1980s, he launched his first extensive project, the Key Largo Hotel in Galveston, Texas. In Landry's, Inc., he started out as a partner for their restaurant chain.
He ended up taking Landry's, Inc. public in 1993, and the firm immediately expanded, introducing innovation after innovation. The enterprise invested in hotels, entertainment, sports, and of course, casinos. Tilman bought Golden Nugget Casinos in 2005, and now, he is worth $5.8 billion.
3. Denise Coates – $5.3 Billion
Unlike the first two billionaires on this list, Denise Coates does not have a physical casino because her establishment is online. She is the creator and majority shareholder of the web gambling company Bet365. With this, Denise is considered one of the richest women in the United Kingdom.
Coates had humble beginnings, working as an accountant. In 1995, she was named managing director of a modest chain of stores. The aspiring businesswoman purchased the domain Bet365.com after witnessing the huge growth of internet gambling in 2000.
In 2016, Bet365 was recognized as one of the largest online betting platforms in the world. She has been one of the best-earning chief executives in Britain for years because she owns about half of her company. Bet365 makes over $65 billion every year, giving Coates a $5.3 billion fortune.
4. Mark Scheinberg – $5.3 Billion
Mark Scheinberg is another individual who thrived in the online gambling business. He is a former co-owner and CEO of the internet poker cardroom PokerStars. Scheinberg is also an avid investor, with holdings in real estate and luxury hotels, among other areas.
In 2001, Scheinberg and his programmer father Isai Scheinberg launched PokerStars. Throughout Mark's time as CEO, it grew to become the largest online poker company in the globe, as well as the home of the world's largest online gambling tournament series.
PokerStars was sold to Amaya Gaming in 2014 for $4.9 billion. Scheinberg reaped approximately $3 billion from the sale of the poker business while holding 75% of it. Now, he is focusing his efforts on real estate investments. Marks holds a net worth of $5.3 billion from his endeavors.
5. Johann Graf – $4.9 Billion
One of the most unheard-of billionaires today is Johann Graf. He is the founder and owner of the Austrian gambling company called Novomatic. They operate international casinos and sell gambling equipment, such as video poker games, slot machines, and electronic table games.
Graf was never expected to be a world-class businessman. That is because he was supposed to be the next owner of his family's butcher shop. He lived with his grandparents and worked as an apprentice butcher, but he eventually decided to take another route when he was a teenager.
He started his entrepreneurship career by importing pinball machines from the United States to Austria. He soon worked for a slot company in the United Kingdom. He founded Novomatic in 1980, and it was a success. Now, Johann has made a fortune of $4.9 billion from his company.
6. James Packer – $3.9 Billion
James Packer, one of Australia's wealthiest individuals, is famous for transitioning his family's conventional media operation to the casino industry. With this, he became the biggest shareholder of Crown Resorts, which has branches in Australia and London.
He comes from a family well-known in Australia's business sector. His parents are media tycoons Kerry and Roslyn Packer. After his father died in 2005, James inherited the authority over Consolidated Media Holdings, Publishing and Broadcasting Limited, and Crown Resorts.
Packer planned to center his family's fortune around casino enterprises. Thus, he focused his attention more on Crown Resorts. However, in February 2022, Crown Resorts was sold to The Blackstone Group for $6.4 billion, amounting to James Packer's $3.9 billion net worth.
7. Steve Wynn – $3.3 Billion
Stephen Wynn is a property developer and art collector who built some of Vegas' most famous casinos with his ex-wife and fellow casino billionaire, Elaine Wynn. Together, they created Treasure Island, The Mirage, Wynn Las Vegas, and more.
Steve's father was the one who introduced him to the gambling business with his bingo halls. He was well-versed in business methods because he came from a family of investors. He became a businessman at the young age of 15 by selling ice cream. Then, he took over his dad's business.
Wynn Resorts was founded after Wynn transformed his father's bingo operation into a casino venture. Before splitting up with Elaine, he enjoyed his profits as CEO of Wynn Resorts. But even after stepping down due to sexual misconduct allegations, he is still worth over $3.3 billion.
8. Pansy Ho – $3.3 Billion
When Macau's King of Gambling, Stanley Ho, died in 2020, he left his fortune and business empire to his daughter Pansy Ho. She runs Shun Tak Holdings, a property developer that works with Hong Kong hotels. This helped her become the second richest woman in Hong Kong.
Before inheriting her father's wealth, Pansy worked hard on her own. After college, she tried out in the entertainment industry. She later moved to start a public relations company when she turned 26. At this time, Stanley Ho was already flourishing and becoming an icon in the casino sector.
Pansy has earned a reputation as one of the wealthiest casino owners in the world, trying to follow in her father's legacy. Her father's company was originally based in Macau. When she took control, she operated in Canada. This move helped her gain an estimated net worth of $3.3 billion.
9. Lorenzo Fertitta – $2.7 Billion
Cousin of Tilman Fertitta, Lorenzo Fertitta, is the chair of Red Rocks Resort Inc. and Fertitta Capital. He rose to prominence by being an early investor in mixed martial arts (MMA). He even became the CEO of the UFC, which helped his wealth skyrocket during his young career.
Lorenzo grew up in the gambling industry thanks to his father, Frank, who worked at several casinos in Las Vegas. In 1976, his father founded his first casino, appropriately titled The Casino. Lorenzo has maintained his father's pursuit of off-Strip casino sites with his older brother, Frank Jr.
Frank Jr. and Lorenzo bought the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for $2 million. 15 years later, they sold it for $4 billion. With their money, they got to launch Fertitta Capital in 2017. Lorenzo also inherited Red Rocks Resort from his father, which factors into his $2.7 billion wealth.
10. Phil Ruffin – $2 Billion
Phil Ruffin's portfolio is perhaps the most diversified of all of the casino operators on this ranking. Aside from casinos, he invests in hotels, oil producers, convenience stores, real estate, racing tracks, and more. He is also a close business partner of former president Donald Trump.
In the 1970s, he started out his business career in convenience stores. In Kansas, he was a pioneer in the development of self-service gasoline stations. He transferred the revenues from this venture into the hotel industry. He started by opening Marriott in 1987. Then, he got into casinos.
Ruffin's most successful gambling endeavors include New Frontier, Circus Circus Hotel & Casino, and Treasure Island Hotel & Casino. He got fame by having close ties with the Trump Organization. Phil owns half of the shares in Trump International Las Vegas Hotel. His net worth is $2 billion.
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2017 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards Winners Announced
LOS ANGELES Travel Weekly announced the winners of the 2017 Magellan Awards, including several awards for USIM, the fastest growing independent media agency and award-winning, New York-based creative agency Concept Farm. With entries from across the U.S. and around the world, the Magellan Award winners represent the best in the travel industry and salute the outstanding travel professionals behind it all. Together, USIM and Concept Farm were honored with four Gold awards and five Silvers for initiatives completed for the Aruba Tourism Authority. The agencies' winning categories included Web Marketing / Advertising for Destinations, Overall Social Media and Destination Marketing Event, among others.
The Magellan Awards honor outstanding design, marketing and services in a broad range of industry segments including Hospitality, Travel Destinations, Cruise Lines, Online Travel Services, Airlines and Airports, Travel Agents and Agencies, Tour Operators and Ground Transportation.
"This year's winners represent the most talented and creative people in not just the travel industry but of any industry," said Arnie Weissmann, editor in chief of Travel Weekly. "They continue to raise the bar, to inspire travel and enhance the travel experience. Their work leaves a lasting impression on our expert judges and readers."
"We are extremely proud of the work we do with the Aruba Tourism Authority and the collaboration and teamwork that Concept Farm and USIM enjoy." added Russell Zingale, USIM's President, Eastern Region. "The ultimate win is delivering best-in-class results to our clients – but it's an honor to be recognized by Travel Weekly and the Magellan Awards for outstanding work in the travel / tourism industry."
The Magellan Awards are judged and overseen by a one-of-a-kind panel of top travel professionals representing the best names and most accomplished leaders from the industry. In determining winners, entries do not compete with one another, instead, they are judged against a standard of excellence based on the long experience of Travel Weekly. To uphold this high standard of excellence, a category may have multiple winners or may have no winners at all.
For a complete list of silver and gold winners, please visit www.travelweeklyawards.com. For more information regarding USIM's Magellan win, visit www.theusim.com or contact Chelsea Lancaster, PR/Marketing Manager, USIM, at (949) 668-6223 or Kathryn Noval, Travel Weekly.
About Travel Weekly
Through its portfolio of digital and print products and face-to-face events, Travel Weekly is the most influential provider of news, research, opinion and analysis to the North American travel trade marketplace. Travel Weekly is a division of Secaucus, New Jersey-based Northstar Travel Group, the largest travel business-to-business travel publisher in the world. For more information, visit travelweekly.com.
About USIM
USIM is the fastest growing independent media agency providing best-in-class integrated media solutions. Every day and with every challenge, USIM Practices the Art of Human Sense – blending cutting-edge research and technology with ingenuity, human insight and creativity, delivered in a seamless experience for its clients and agency partners. Founded by media pioneer Dennis Holt in 2004, USIM is headquartered in Los Angeles, has 22 offices throughout the United States and Canada, and was named MediaPost's first-ever Programmatic Agency of the Year. For more information, visit theusim.com.


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PN MEPs, Agius Saliba vote against controversial Matic…
PN MEPs, Agius Saliba vote against controversial Matic report; Engerer votes in favour
Thursday, 24 June 2021, 18:57 Last update: about 3 years ago
Three Maltese MEPs have voted against a report which calls on member states to protect and enhance women's sexual and reproductive health and rights, and labels total bans on abortion as human rights violations.
PN MEPs David Casa and Roberta Metsola voted against the Matic report, as did Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba.
Agius Saliba's colleagues Alfred Sant and Josianne Cutajar both abstained, while Cyrus Engerer broke ranks and voted in favour of the report.
The report was ultimately approved by 378 votes to 255. 42 MEPs abstained from the vote.
The Matic report calls on EU countries to ensure access to a full range of high-quality, comprehensive and accessible sexual and reproductive health and rights, and to remove all barriers impeding full access to these services.
The report notes that some member states still have highly restrictive laws prohibiting abortion except in strictly defined circumstances, leading to women having to seek clandestine abortions or carry their pregnancy to term against their will, which Matic – the rapporteur – called a violation of their human rights.
Malta is the only country in the EU to have an outright ban on abortion, and a woman is liable to three years in prison if they terminate their pregnancy.
The report, which is non-binding, garnered the attention of anti-choice group Doctors for Life, who petitioned MEPs to vote against it.
Engerer had already said he would vote in favour of the report, saying that he will "always fight for civil liberties, equality and accessibility and affordability of healthcare for all – and will continue to do so."
He had expressed disappointment that the discussion in the report in Malta had focused solely on abortion, noting that the report was based on science and stressed on the importance of fact-based sexual education and access to contraception for all, IVF treatments for all, and medical access for trans persons amongst others.


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Thu 11th Aug 2022 - Propel Thursday News Briefing
Clean Kitchen Club seeking to be the 'plant-based McDonald's' as crowdfund tops £2m: Clean Kitchen Club, the fledgling plant-based, fast-food concept, has said it is seeking to be the "plant-based McDonald's" as its crowdfunding raise nears its £2.1m target. The company has so far raised £2,072,375 from 103 investors, 98% of its £2,100,008 target. It is offering 14.9% of equity in the business, which has a £12m pre-money valuation. Propel revealed last month that Steve Easterbrook, the ex-chief executive of McDonald's, PizzaExpress and Wagamama, has invested in Clean Kitchen Club. He is listed as an advisor and investor in the business, with his current ownership (pre the latest investment round) of 1.89% of the company. Co-founder Mickey Pearce owns 37%, and Verity Bowditch, the other co-founder, 10.31%. Investors in the crowdfunding round include British property entrepreneur Harry Hyman; and Spencer Matthews, founder and chief executive of CleanCo, the low and no-alcohol drinks company. It has received an anonymous investment of just under £400,000 and an investment of circa £250,000 from MSE Advisors. Clean Kitchen Club currently has six sites in London, with plans to open two more this year, including one at the Battersea Power Station development. The company, which recently opened in Soho, plans to have 40-plus sites operating by the end of 2024, and hopes to start expanding outside the capital next year, with Manchester, Brighton, Leeds, Bristol and Birmingham among its target locations. The business has also secured £1m-worth of corporate contracts through Sky Studios and Goldman Sachs. It is projecting total sales of just over £13m for the year to the end of March 2023. It plans to launch a retail offering in early 2023, and aims to have Clean Kitchen products listed at major physical and online retailers.
Sponsored message – entries open for Beer and Cider Marketing Awards: The Beer and Cider Marketing Awards has officially partnered with Brew LDN. A spokesman said: "As a result the awards is making new friends across the beer world and is being hosted this year by the team at Fourpure, in its Bermondsey Taproom on Thursday, 22 September. The event promises to offer a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy and celebrate the best campaigns and activations from the world of cider and beer. A panel of speakers including Christian Barden and drinks consultant Jenny Elliot will join others to talk about what they are seeing in the industry, ahead of the awards presentation. The judging panel will once again be led by Pete Brown alongside other industry experts." Entry for the awards is open until the end of August and event tickets are on sale now. To find out more, click here. If you have a sponsored story you would like to see featured in this newsletter position, email paul.charity@propelinfo.com
Next edition of Propel Turnover & Profits Blue Book shows sector losses outstripping profits more than four times over, Premium subscribers to receive videos from Women's Conference on Friday: The damage done to the industry by the pandemic is highlighted in the latest edition of the Propel Turnover & Profits Blue Book with losses outstripping profits in the sector more than four times over. The Blue Book, which is updated monthly, shows 328 companies making a combined loss of £5.7bn compared with 268 companies in profit – making a combined £1.3bn. Premium subscribers will receive the latest edition of the Blue Book, which is produced in association with Mapal Group, on Friday, 19 August. The 596 UK pub, restaurant, cafe and hotel operators featured have a collective turnover of £30.1bn. The Blue Book provides an insight into UK operator turnover and profitability over five years, profit conversion and directors' earnings. Premium subscribers are also to receive access to all the videos from Propel's Women's Entrepreneur and Leaders Conference, featuring the sector's finest female leaders and entrepreneurs. A total of nine videos will be available at 9am on Friday (12 August). Premium subscribers also receive the New Openings Database, produced in association with StarStock, and the Multi-Site Operators Database, produced in association with Virgate, which are also updated each month. Premium subscribers also now have access to the UK Food and Beverage Franchisor Database, which is an exhaustive guide to the companies offering a food and beverage franchise in the UK and will be updated every two months. Companies can now have an unlimited number of people receive access to Propel Premium for a year for £895 plus VAT – whether they are an operator or a supplier. The single subscription rate is £445 plus VAT for operators and £545 plus VAT for suppliers. Email jo.charity@propelinfo.com to upgrade your subscription. Subscribers also receive access to Propel's library of lockdown videos and Friday Wrap interviews and also have access to a curated video library of the sector's finest leaders and entrepreneurs, offering their insights on running outstanding businesses in the sector. Premium subscribers also receive their morning newsletter 11 hours early, at 7pm the evening before our 6am send-out; regular video content and regular exclusive columns from Propel group editor Mark Wingett.
NTIA demands government intervenes as operators see insurance premiums more than double: The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has urged the government to intervene over the issue of escalating insurance premium costs within the leisure sector, with some operators seeing increases of more than 100%. The NTIA has partnered with NDML insurance brokers to look at immediate interventions through guidance. The partnership will also lobby for a change of narrative, looking to address the current insurance premium cost crisis through a renewed government scheme, which would aim to build confidence back with leisure insurers and reduce premiums. The NTIA argued insurance was in a "hard market", where insurers start to reduce their capacity for cover, in turn driving up premiums. This can happen for a number of reasons but is often down to an increase in frequency or severity of losses, or regulatory intervention that could make things more difficult for insurers. Michael Kill, chief executive of the NTIA, said: "Our industry has paid billions of pounds in insurance premiums to protect their businesses for many years, but during the pandemic many felt they had been let down by insurers in their moment of crisis. We are now facing a cost inflation crisis, from the effects of overseas conflict and domestic policy decisions, which have seen insurance costs in some cases double. This is not sustainable, insurance will require creative intervention from the government to grow confidence in the leisure market and reduce premium costs to an affordable level."
Scottish trade bodies urge government not to forget pubs and bars over pavement licensing plans: Trade bodies in Scotland have called on the Scottish government not to exclude pubs from its current proposals that would see other hospitality premises, like restaurants, have greater flexibility with outdoor seating on pavements. As part of the government's permitted development rights consultation, which closed last week, it is proposed that outdoor restaurant seating could be permitted without a planning application. Under the current proposal however, it would only apply to restaurants and other businesses currently operating as a class 3 businesses (food and drink for consumption on the premises) not pubs or bars. This is due to pubs and bars being classified differently. In their submission to the consultation, the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA), Scottish Licensed Trade Association and UKHospitality Scotland have told the Scottish government that pubs and bars can't be forgotten about. A SPBA spokesperson said: "We saw a relaxation of planning for outdoor areas during the pandemic, which gave many premises the ability to trade through an exceptionally difficult period. We're glad the government is now seeking to make some of those relaxations permanent, but it needs to be for the whole of hospitality." UKHospitality Scotland executive director Leon Thompson added: "Last month, England made pavement licences permanent, providing potentially business-saving opportunities to hundreds of pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes. Scotland's hospitality businesses should have access to at least the same generous terms."
BII – rapidly escalating energy bills are killing our nation's pubs: The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has written to the government, highlighting the devastating impact of the energy crisis on its members running independent pub businesses and calling for urgent, essential support. It said independent pub operators will need to trade at least 20% higher than pre-pandemic levels to just stand still, but three-in-four are still trading below 2019 levels, with 86% reporting lower profits from that already reduced revenue. In addition, many are still repaying bounce back loans and other pandemic specific debts at an average of around £40,000 per pub. Then BII also highlighted that many of its members are regularly reporting increases of 300% or more on their existing payments. It said even without the crippling inflation across all other areas, the "energy crisis alone is threatening the survival of great pub businesses that have been at the heart of their community for years". Steve Alton, chief executive of the BII said: "We have seen a sharp rise in calls to our helplines, with members uncertain of how to navigate the challenges facing them, the majority of whom are seeing unsustainable cost increases across every area of their businesses, but rising energy bills are the top concern at the moment. Even at the height of summer, the busiest time of year for pubs, licensees are now seriously considering the sustainability of their businesses, as the astronomical rising cost of business is undermining any recovery they may have already made. The crisis now facing our members is just as damaging as the impact of the pandemic. We have called on the government for urgent short-term support to allow these vital businesses to weather these exceptional costs of doing business. They now urgently need immediate support with energy bills via grants and a cap on future increases, alongside a waiver of business rates for 2023-24 as well as a more meaningful cut to the differential rate of duty on beer applied to smaller container sizes. Alongside these measures, there need to be measures in place to stimulate consumer spending, all of which will allow them time to start their recovery."
Christie & Co – with increasing cost headwinds and shifting consumer confidence we predict further assets will come to market: Christie & Co has argued with increasing cost headwinds and shifting consumer confidence, further pub and restaurant assets will come to the market, which should provide active buyers seen in the first half of the year with increasing opportunities. Stephen Owens, managing director – pubs and restaurants, said: "During the first half of 2022 we saw the momentum that had built up throughout 2021 continue, with a number of active buyers seeking quality freehold assets from a limited pool. However, as we enter the second half of the year with increasing cost headwinds and shifting consumer confidence we predict further assets will come to the market, which should provide those active buyers with increasing opportunities." The company, which has launched its mid-year review for pubs and restaurants, said as 2022 kicked off, the market was experiencing a shortage of supply coupled with a strong presence of buyers in the market, which resulted in relatively robust pricing. However, the review revealed the company started to see a shift in the number of opportunities coming to the market in the following months and new instructions increased by 56% during the first half of 2022 – well ahead of the last two years. It said: "Additionally, business prices continued to hold throughout the period and there was more parity between buyers and sellers pricing expectations, with average price achieved versus asking price increasing three percentage points in 2022 year to date compared with 2021 for pubs and 10.2 percentage points for restaurants." Looking ahead to the second half of 2022, the review noted challenges lie ahead for operators, with inflation and the costs of goods and staff continuing to rise, which may bring more opportunities to the market. However, demand for quality assets remains unabated and the company said it is seeing more corporates, regionals and brewers seeking to add to their portfolios, which should help to maintain prices in the second half of 2022. It also noted the transactional market has become polarised, with demand for assets at the premium and value end of the spectrum and fewer opportunities in the mid-market.
Rishi Sunak pledges to cut business rates this autumn: Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor, has pledged to cut business rates this autumn if he becomes prime minister. He said supporting high streets would be "top of my mind" when asked by a Conservative member at the latest Tory leadership hustings whether he would cut taxes on struggling shops. He committed to extending the current 50% reduction in his first Budget as prime minister, saying small retailers are the "beating hearts of all our communities". He said: "Particularly those businesses in the hospitality and the retail sector, those on our high streets and our town centres, that is the number one tax they talked to me about when I was chancellor. That's why in the pandemic I did an enormous amount to help support that industry, because I know how important it is to our communities, the jobs that it provides. It's why this year I cut business rates for those businesses by 50% as chancellor, that's the biggest tax cut on business rates outside of coronavirus that we've seen in this country. Because I know it's the number one thing that makes a difference, this autumn in the Budget we'll do the same. It's the Conservative thing to do to make sure our communities are strong. The best way to help them is through business rates. That's what I did as chancellor and that's what I'll do as prime minister." Earlier this week, companies including Greggs and Tesco urged both leadership candidates to pledge a reduction in the tax amid warnings businesses face going to the wall without more help.
Nottingham set to scrap late night levy: Nottingham is set to scrap its late night levy following a full council meeting next month. The levy, which requires businesses that sell alcohol after midnight to make an annual payment to the local authority, was introduced in 2014 to cover the costs of policing the city centre in the early hours. The amount each business is required to pay is determined by the size of its premises, with rates ranging from £299 a year for smaller businesses to £4,440 at the top end. Nottinghamshire Police have warned against ditching the levy, arguing its removal would compromise the ability to police the night-time economy. However, following a consultation, Nottingham City Council has decided scrapping the levy would "not significantly affect" policing in the city centre. A city council spokesperson said: "The late night levy scheme has not been reviewed since it was first established in 2014 so it was considered timely to see if it was still fit for purpose. A formal consultation has been held. The licensing committee considered the report and the consultation responses and were content to move this on to full council next month for a final decision. The committee recognised it would be a loss of a relatively small amount of income to the police, which should not significantly affect their ability to police the night-time economy. The committee noted most businesses paying the levy are outside the city centre and don't contribute to the problems in the night-time economy in that location. On balance, the committee recognised it was appropriate to review the levy and ease the burden on businesses that are still experiencing a challenging trading environment."
Operator sought for live music venue in Sheffield: An operator is being sought for a new live entertainment venue as part of Sheffield's Heart of the City scheme. Sheffield City Council and its strategic development partner Queensberry are inviting interest from potential operators for Bethel Chapel. Located in Cambridge Street, the 15,000 square-foot building, which dates to the 1800s and was most recently the John Lewis toy shop, is currently being refurbished and is set to become the latest addition to the live music and performance spaces in Sheffield when it opens next year. The venue represents a key component in Heart of the City's "cultural and social" focal point in the area, and is set to complement the Cambridge Street Collective food hall development, and the independent retail, studio and maker spaces in Leah's Yard, which will also open in 2023. The successful operator of Bethel Chapel will be responsible for curating all events and social activities – expected to be live music, comedy and other live arts. Alongside the live entertainment space on the ground floor, there will be a bar and cafe area on the first floor and the top floor will also have an external roof terrace and balcony. A new outside space at the rear will have seating areas for Bethel Chapel and the adjoining Cambridge Street Collective. Councillor Mazher Iqbal, co-chair transport, regeneration and climate policy committee, Sheffield City Council, said: "Sheffield has a longstanding music tradition and we know there is a real hunger for new live venues in the city."
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St Austell strengthens leadership team, acquires 175th site and first since pandemic: St Austell Brewery has made changes to its senior leadership team, to help deliver on its growth plans for the future, Propel has learned. St Austell has also completed on its first acquisition since the pandemic, the Wellington Hotel in the Cornish village of Boscastle – a step towards its ambition of expanding its estate to more than 200 pubs, inns, and hotels in the West Country. As part of the company's new leadership team structure, Andrew Turner – who joined the company in March 2020 as managing director of beer and brands – has been promoted to the newly created role of chief operating officer. He will oversee all of St Austell Brewery's day-to-day operations, across its beer business and pub estate. The company has also appointed Paul Harbottle as its first commercial director. His career spans more than 20 years, having held senior roles including chief operating officer and commercial director for JD Wetherspoon, and managing director of Bermondsey Pub Company and group commercial director for Ei Group. The acquisition of the Wellington Hotel takes St Austell's estate to 175 sites. The property has 14 bedrooms, three aparthotel suites, a pub and a restaurant. Kevin Georgel, chief executive of St Austell, said: "With the significant challenges that hospitality businesses are continuing to face including high inflation, the cost-of-living crisis, fragile supply chains and labour shortages, we've further strengthened our leadership team to put us in the best possible position to accelerate our growth and release the full potential of our business. Since Andrew joined us in March 2020 to lead our beer and brands teams, we've made considerable progress in this area of the business and developed our brand portfolio to ensure it is fit for the future. With these strong foundations in place, we're confident now is the right time to align all operations under Andrew's leadership. We're also thrilled to be welcoming Paul Harbottle to lead our newly formed commercial function, he will bring a wealth of knowledge and industry experience to our senior leadership team and the wider business." Of the Wellington Hotel acquisition, Georgel added: "This is a further milestone in the strong recovery we've continued to make since the pandemic and supports our plans to strengthen and grow our pub estate across the south west in the months and years ahead."
JKS confirms plans to open an Arcade Hall Food at Battersea Power Station scheme: JKS Restaurants, led by Karam, Jyotin and Sunaina Sethi, has confirmed plans to open a second Arcade Food Hall, at Battersea Power Station, which will include a site under the Bao brand. The new food hall, which will open next year, follows the opening of the first Arcade site in Tottenham Court Road's Centrepoint. The 24,000 square-foot space in Battersea will feature three standalone restaurants, including award-winning Taiwanese restaurant Bao, as revealed by Propel earlier this summer, and a yet to be announced Thai restaurant. The original Arcade Food Hall at Centrepoint, which opened in April, features nine brands created by JKS in a 12,500 square-foot grade-II listed space. Karam Sethi said: "We're looking forward to opening Arcade at Battersea Power Station next year. We will be creating a number of exciting new brands that showcase even more global cuisines, while also expanding and developing some of our existing Arcade brands, to create a food and drink destination south of the river worth travelling for." Earlier this year, Jyotin Sethi told Propel the next cuisine the business would look to focus on was Thai, and JKS hoped to open a restaurant in the category by the end of 2022. Talking at the Propel Multi-Club Conference in March, Sethi said: "Thai is a category we've been working on since pre-covid. So, I think for us, it is the next one in terms of cuisine type that we're looking to do more on than just the food hall, even maybe something later this year. That's something we're really excited about, and that will operate in the kind of Hoppers, Berenjak, Bao space – what we call the fine casual segment. There's a huge amount for us to do in that kind of south east Asian world, where there's much more than just Thai, but we'll start with Thai and see where we go."
Incipio secures former Aster site in Victoria for The Palm House concept: Incipio Group, the London operator of venues including The Prince and Lost In Brixton, will open its seventh site next month, after securing a site in Victoria, Propel has learned. The company has secured the premises previously occupied by D&D London's Aster restaurant at the Nova development to launch The Palm House, a new wet-led concept. Opening on Thursday, 22 September, the site will house space for 400 guests across two floors, and will take inspiration from Cuba and Miami's iconic clubhouses of the 1930s and have a regular roster of DJs and live entertainment performing throughout the week. The space will comprise several drinking and dining spaces, with a Miami Clubhouse on the ground floor and an immersive Cuban hangout residing upstairs complete with a dedicated daiquiri bar. The Palm House will also feature two private dining spaces and a food and drinks menu focusing on the "vivacious style of Miami matched with the ingredients and flavours of the Cuban classics, accompanied by an extensive drinks offering of tropical bold cocktails made with exotic fruits, with a host of wine, beer and spirits also available". Incipio said it was proud to have sourced its full management and senior kitchen team internally for the new venue. In October, Incipio will make its debut in the City, with the launch of The Libertine at the Royal Exchange. The 7,000 square-foot venue will be based underground inside the historic vaults of The Royal Exchange, and will comprise a large destination bar, casual drinking and dining spaces, two private dining rooms and a main restaurant.
Burger & Sauce reports 'big interest' in franchise opportunities as it targets 300-plus UK estate: Burger franchise concept Burger & Sauce has reported "big interest" since it launched franchise opportunities at the start of July. The company, which was set up two years ago during the height of the pandemic, has also seen each of its existing franchisees sign multi-store agreements. The first Burger & Sauce restaurant in Birmingham turned over £1.5m in its first year. As soon as founder Saad Masood realised the popularity of the concept, launching as a franchise became the long-term goal. He said: "Our experienced franchise team led by Anthony Round has worked hard and taken time to put all the necessary elements in place to develop a compelling franchise opportunity." As previously reported, Burger & Sauce aims to establish 300-plus stores across the UK. The franchise is already on target for double-digit store openings by the end of 2022. Burger & Sauce currently operates four sites, all in Birmingham, with seven more "coming soon", according to its website, including launches in Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham. Round said: "Once the franchise concept was proven and all the operational details were in place, we began to invite applications from more potential franchisees. Within days, we had received 30 or so valid enquiries. Currently, we are looking for ambitious individuals to grow our brand around two hours' drive from Birmingham. This will ensure our ingredient delivery processes and cost base remains competitive for franchisees. We are also considering master franchisees who are interested in larger multi-store development agreements slightly further afield too. More opportunities will become available for locations all over the UK as we grow." Burger & Sauce features in Propel's UK Food and Beverage Franchisor Database, which is available exclusively to Propel Premium subscribers. The database is an exhaustive guide to the companies offering a food and beverage franchise in the UK. The third edition will be published this month – providing insight on the offer, locations, cost, business background, contacts and other key details. It will be updated and sent out again every two months. Companies can now have an unlimited number of people receive access to Propel Premium for a year for £895 plus VAT – whether they are an operator or a supplier. The single subscription rate is £445 plus VAT for operators and £545 plus VAT for suppliers. Email jo.charity@propelinfo.com to upgrade your subscription.
Leon closes three-strong Ireland business: Natural fast food brand Leon, owned by EG Group, has closed its three-strong business in Ireland to "focus on our other restaurants in Europe and the UK". The brand opened its first Irish site in Dublin's Temple Bar three years ago. The chain later expanded to Dundrum town centre and Liffey Valley. It initially intended to open more than 20 locations in Ireland by 2023. A statement on the Leon website said: "We have loved our time in Ireland and will be forever grateful for the welcome you gave us. The continuing challenges post-pandemic have taken their toll, as it has on everybody. We're saying goodbye, for now, to focus on our other restaurants in Europe and the UK, where our journey to create better fast food began 18 years ago. We hope to be back in the future."
Soho Coffee Co launches small footprint format aimed at travel market: Soho Coffee Co has launched a new format – Soho Piccolo, which is an "efficiently designed" small footprint concept targeting the travel market. The debut site has opened at Northampton train station after a deal was agreed with London Northwestern Railway. It is thought to be the first of many planned, with talks already taking place for a second location. Soho Piccolo offers hot food to go, coupled with the company's triple-certified coffee, vegan shakes and fruit smoothies. The menu includes breakfast butties, sourdough toasties with secret Soho sauce, freshly baked viennoiserie and hot savoury pastries. Soho Coffee Co managing director, Penny Manuel, said: "Building on our two recent very successful openings at Bristol and Birmingham airports, there is clearly an opportunity for a smaller format to sit either as standalone units or to act as secondary units to the full Soho footprint. Soho Piccolo is a highly efficient format for platforms, barrier lines and pier units, providing a strong guest experience through combining quick hot fresh food and premium coffee."
Foodco to open Jamaica Blue site in Kingston today for 17th site, deal signed for Manchester Arndale outlet: Foodco will open the 17th site for its Jamaica Blue cafe brand today (Thursday, 11 August) in Kingston, south west London. The outlet is on the second floor of the Bentall Centre and is the first in partnership with landlord, Aviva. An 18th site for the brand is due to open in October, at Manchester Arndale after a deal was signed with M&G. Nerissa Bancroft, brand operations manager for Jamaica Blue UK, said: "Jamaica Blue's foundations are built on two simple beliefs that guide us in everything we do. Firstly, a belief in sourcing the very best coffee, and secondly, only using fresh, premium ingredients to deliver contemporary cafe dishes with a twist. We're thrilled to be opening at The Bentall Centre." Foodco also operates Muffin Break, which will open its 60th UK site this month, in Houndshill Shopping Centre, Blackpool.
Camden's Buck Street Market welcomes six new F&B operators: LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has announced the openings of six new food and beverage operators at Buck Street Market, the UK's first eco-conscious consumer market. Nyce, the frozen dessert specialist, has opened on Buck Street Market's first floor. Joining it is the recently launched Pho Kae Bakery, which sells everything from traditional crepes and bubble waffles to thick shakes and fruit smoothies. Buck Street Market is the first standalone location for Himalayan Dumpling and marks the start of the concept's London expansion. Middle Eastern fusion street-food trader, Sameat, has also joined with its debut permanent location. Antojitos, the plant-based street food concept, which started as a food truck in Edinburgh in 2020 and won the top prize at the Scottish Street Food Awards in 2021, has arrived at Buck Street Market for its first London outpost. The latest openings are completed by Hiden Curry Labare – providing "authentic Japanese curry".
JD Wetherspoon tables Galway pub plan: JD Wetherspoon has drawn up plans for a €2.5m overhaul of the former Carbon nightclub in Eglinton Street in Galway – creating up to 70 jobs. Plans for The Three Red Sails – a bar and restaurant over two floors – were submitted to the city council last week – and the company said the National University of Ireland Galway, and its 18,605 students, will provide a market for it. Wetherspoon has moved to reassure local residents that its "no music" policy will be in force and "large groups in fancy dress" will not be permitted if it is given the go-ahead. The plans for the former nightclub premises – which Wetherspoon purchased in 2019 – involve demolition and refurbishment works on the ground floor and an extension at first-floor level to provide a roof terrace and beer garden. A ground floor terrace already exists and will be slightly extended. Drawings indicate seating for around 220 people on the ground floor and 100 people on the first floor, including 50 in the roof garden.
Yum Cha opens second site: A new dim sum and roast kitchen has opened at a Manchester-based garden neighbourhood. The venue at Kampus is Yum Cha's second spot after the restaurant in Liverpool's Lark Lane. The venue – above Nell's pizza and neighbouring recently-opened The Beeswing – also boasts a first floor outside terrace, overlooking the Kampus gardens. Authentic Chinese food is served including dumplings and baos, alongside noodle soups, a menu of Chinese roast meat dishes as well as big plates to share. Set up by brothers Adam and Neil Wan, the move is their first expansion outside of their home town. Adam Wan said: "We're named Yum Cha after the tradition, passed down over centuries, of gathering to swap stories over tea and food. We're keeping that culture alive at Kampus, with delicious food and a welcoming dining spot to spend time with mates and family."
New Middle Eastern restaurant concept to open in Camden this month: A new Middle Eastern restaurant concept is set to open in London's Camden this month. Hala Wala will launch in Camden High Street on Monday, 29 August. The fast casual restaurant focuses around shawarma, hummus and falafel. The shawarma will come in three iterations – chicken, chicken sojok (spicy chicken) and lamb. There will also be a vegan version. Customers will be able to choose from a variety of ways to have their shawarma including with a variety of bread, salad platters and loaded fries. Other dishes include freshly made falafel with salad, pickles and Lebanese bread along with baba ghanoush – grilled aubergine pureed with tahini (sesame), garlic, lemon, olive oil, with a garnish of pomegranate and paprika with a side of Lebanese bread.
Aparthotel operator Beyond set to open first regional site: Aparthotel operator Beyond is set to open its first site outside London. The company currently has a site in Fitzrovia and is "coming soon" to Regent's Park and the West End in the capital. Now plans to transform the upper floors of a building in Harrogate town centre into an aparthotel have been submitted. Countrylarge owns the property in James Street, which will soon home fashion and lifestyle retailer Oliver Bonas on the ground floor. The 17-bedroom aparthotel will complete the revamp of the building, and will be run by Beyond. James Fry, founder of Beyond, said: "Harrogate is a fantastic place and we are thrilled to bring our sustainable, carbon neutral operating model to the town. This building is ideally placed so people can enjoy everything that Harrogate has to offer." Countrylarge director Antony Rosindale added: "This planning application will complete the transformation of the building and bring economic benefits to the town centre."
The Gym Group opens new site in Scunthorpe: The Gym Group, the operator of 216 gyms across the UK, has opened a new site in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. The 10,000 square-foot gym is based at Lakeside Retail Park. Oliver Tester, property acquisition director, said: "Providing high quality health and fitness for our members is a priority for us and we are delighted to be bringing this to the people of Scunthorpe. Last week we celebrated a strong set of financial results for the first half of our financial year, reiterating our commitment to reaching 300 gyms by 2025 and we are pleased to demonstrate how we are continuing to build on this momentum."