Designer Frances Tobin decided to combine her love for fabric and fashion to create some of the most stylish dress making patterns available, and The Maker's Atelier was born. She now runs dressmaking courses, day workshops and unique making experiences from her Brighton studio. We were lucky enough to interview her and discover how she built the brand.
How did The Maker's Atelier evolve?
I've been making clothes since I was young and always knew I would work with fabric and fashion. I trained as a fashion textile designer specializing in knitwear at Brighton and then the Royal College of Art. This led to a career working as a fashion and knitwear designer for brands in Italy, the US and here in the UK – including Les Copains, Gucci, French Connection, Esprit, Warehouse and the Arcadia Group brands. But throughout my career I have always continued to make my own clothes; the making process inspires the designer in me and vice versa. Over the years lots of people have commented and asked me about my clothes but it hadn't occurred to me to publish my own patterns. Then one day I was buying fabric in Ditto, Brighton, when Gill the owner suggested it to me. I thought here's an opportunity to combine my making knowledge with everything I've learnt from the fashion industry, to create the most stylish patterns.
Where do you draw your inspiration from and how do you come up with your design concepts?
I'm influenced by lots of things especially films, exhibitions and travel. I also follow all the catwalk shows, some key fashion bloggers and I buy a ridiculous amount of style magazines. From all of these influences I edit ruthlessly, creating an ever-changing mood board. This is how I've always worked.
What type of fabrics do you like to work with?
I like to keep a very open mind when looking for fabrics, as I've found that when I'm looking for something too specific I can miss out on something unexpected and more interesting. I love fabrics with a great handle – how a fabric feels and falls is really important to me; it defines what I'm going to make. I buy a lot of jerseys, stretch fabrics and modern technical fabrics. For this spring / summer I'm also using different weights of linen.
My favourite fabric shops are listed on my website, I particularly love Cloth House in London's Berwick Street. But I find fabrics all over the place, including vintage finds from shops and fairs.
Do you have a favourite pattern and why?
I wear all of my styles but my favourite has to be the stretch version of The Maker's Atelier Ultimate Pencil Skirt – it's a great fit and I always feel good in it.
I think it's quite pared back and unfussy, but co-ordinated. I like the fabric to do the work and tend to wear only one colour at a time. I'll often accessorize with lots of big bangles, or statement shoes.
How important has it been for you to create a 'brand'?
It has been really important – I wanted The Maker's Atelier to be a memorable and pleasurable experience for my customers – a luxury brand where every purchase is special. So I spent a lot of time visualizing the look of the brand and making sure that every element, even down to the woven labels that come in each pattern are true to that vision.
Is there a designer that you particularly admire?
Alber Elbaz at Lanvin for his beautiful use of fabric and enduring style.
What's next for The Maker's Atelier?
The next set of patterns is in development and hopefully they will be ready in the next two months or so.
Do you attend other courses? If so, what's been your favourite?
I often attend courses to update my IT skills but the most inspirational course was spending two weeks with Carreducker in London making bespoke handmade leather shoes – this took my making skills to another level, I couldn't believe that I could make my own bespoke shoes in two weeks, it gave me a real sense of achievement. It also inspired me in the creation of my courses that everyone should enjoy their experience and create a beautiful garment beyond their expectations.
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It arrived beautifully packaged and after buying the fabric and finishings, we couldn't wait to get to work.
The instructions were clear and concise, making the pattern so easy to follow and construct.
Lucy decided on a light grey jersey, giving the dress a beautiful drape, and a vibrant yellow felt was Helen's choice, with matching buttons.
After the last finishing touches, we were done!
We loved making these fabulous garments up, so a huge thank you to The Maker's Atelier for the opportunity. If you fancy a new dress making project then just pop to their website above!
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Thousands of people from Derik have expressed their opposition against the Turkish threats to launch attacks in northern and eastern Syria.
Thousands of Derik people came to Azadi Square in the city to demonstrate against Turkish threats to occupy northern and eastern Syria.
Political parties, civil society organizations and people took part in the demonstration, starting from Azadi Square passing through the central market and the main streets of region, amid chanting slogans saluting the resistance of the SDF and the YPG
The demonstrators carried pictures of martyrs and children victims of the Islamic State war and the Turkish occupation, chanting slogans "No to the Turkish occupation", "Long live the resistance of the Syrian Democratic Forces," and "Long live the peoples' fraternity."
The demonstration turned into a mass rally in the central market in Derik amid the mothers' slogans and slogans calling for the unity against the occupation.
the co-chair of the Derik District Council, Sahib Osman delivered a speech in which he said: "No to Turkish fascism and its mercenaries."
Osman added, "The history of the Turkish occupation is known for its brutality and acts of annihilation of peoples. The peoples of northern and eastern Syria have no choice but to unite and escalate the struggle against these Turkish threats to occupy the area of northern and eastern Syria."
Shukri Hammu, the member of the political committee of the Syrian Kurdish Democratic Party, said: "The people of northern and eastern Syria stand in one spirit in the squares and along the border against the Turkish occupation and its threats to occupy the region."
The demonstration ended amid chanting slogans condemning the threats of the Turkish occupation and saluting the resistance of the Syrian Democratic Forces.
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May 2, 2021 Kelsey Neubauer, Bisnow New York City
In this series, Bisnow highlights people and companies pushing the commercial real estate industry forward in myriad ways. Click here to read Q&As with all the innovators Bisnow has interviewed so far.
While consumers turned to e-commerce at an unprecedented rate over the past year, Justin Abrams has been working to bring brick-and-mortar retail into a new era.
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FlagshipRTL CEO Justin Abrams
Abrams has a degree in cello, but the resident of Manhattan's Upper West Side spent the first several years of his professional life in marketing for energy drink company Red Bull. That experience gave him a different way of looking at retail's real estate problem.
As he walked through New York City, he saw storefronts, once the Big Apple's vibrancy, vacant for years. It didn't make sense to him, he said, and he thought there must be a way to fill these spaces.
"When I was at Red Bull, our secret sauce for marketing was experiential marketing, which means winning the hearts and minds of consumers in person," he said. "For most of the brands out there, physical retail is their in-person element, and so it made no sense to me why these spaces should be vacant. So we dug into the problem."
Abrams then went on what he calls a listening tour, speaking to top landlords, brokers and retailers. As a result, in 2019, he launched FlagshipRTL, a company that uses consumer-driven data to match retailers with landlords.
After matching retailers to storefronts, the company and the retailer sign coterminous short-term leases for anywhere between three and 12 months. Retailers then have the option to sign a permanent lease once the short-term lease is over. The company has worked with major landlords such as Brookfield Properties, brokerages such as Ripco, and retailers such as Moncler and Bonpoint.
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit, the company has focused on luxury retail and opened over a dozen storefronts in New York, California, Illinois, Florida, Washington, D.C., Colorado, New Jersey and Ontario. This year, it is set to open over 50 storefronts.
With $3.5M in investment capital to date, the company's revenue has grown 50% month-over-month between last June and this April, Abrams said. As the recovery unfolds, FlagshipRTL is poised to help retailers dip their toes back into the market and helps landlords fill vacant spaces — potentially setting the two parties up for long-term marriages.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Bisnow: How did you come to start FlagshipRTL? What led you down this path?
Abrams: It was very clear that there were mismatched incentives between landlords and brands. Landlords' customers is really the bank that gives them the financing a lot of the time. Brands these days, they want to test everything that they do. In digital, you can do that. In e-commerce, you can do that. If an advertisement that you're testing digitally is working for you, you'll very quickly understand what the metrics are, and you can scale that up. And if it's not, you can kind of lose.
Physical retail is quite the opposite: You have a five- or 10-year commitment, and if you mess up, there's no turning off the ads. You're stuck in it for five or 10 years. I knew that there had to be a better way. We basically wanted to fix that entire ecosystem and create a flexible model for physical retail. One that was flexible, scalable and measurable … and those are the three pillars of Flagship.
FlagshipRTL CEO Justin Abrams performing with his brother, Ramin Abrams
Bisnow: So about a year after you get your business off the ground, the pandemic hits and a lot of the country shuts down. What conversations were you having about the future of your business at that moment?
Abrams: In May 2020, I remember having a call with one of my best friends, who's a very successful entrepreneur. He said in times of crisis, go an inch wide and a mile deep, which just means be really focused and hammer down on that focus. So the question I had to ask myself is where's the opportunity and how can we be laser-focused on nailing that opportunity? For us, that was the luxury category. Luxury can't only exist online. It's really hard to sell a $5K dress if you can touch and try to feel it or have that experience.
We were generating momentum when we had no idea when lockdowns were going to lift or when the next door could possibly be open. But we knew that there was a sector that needed physical retail and there were markets that were going to benefit from Covid; that's actually where we ultimately ended up opening stores. We opened in the Hamptons, we opened in Greenwich, Connecticut. Instead of New York City, we opened in Short Hills, New Jersey. Instead of Chicago, we opened in Oak Brook.
Bisnow: How has the shifting landscape of retail amid the pandemic contributed to your expansion?
Abrams: It's very cliché right now, but Covid accelerated everything. It's accelerated brands adapting to a more agile model for physical retail. So many of the brands out there that had leases were completely burned by the pandemic. They felt the pain points of what traditional physical retail is to a pretty high degree. So they're all adapting for a more agile way.
Landlords are more open and receptive than ever. The vacancy rate has climbed. They're not getting the same type of engagement that they did 10 years ago, and so they also need to adapt to a model that's progressive. And then I'd say the pandemic, again, just keeping people cooped up. There's this pent-up demand for being out in the real world. So those are kind of the three momentum drivers.
Bisnow: What are these key pain points on both sides of the equation?
Abrams: For landlords, they get financing from banks that require them to get a fixed rent at a certain rate for a certain period of time. That's the only way that they're going to make their capital stack work. So that's why, a lot of the time, landlords have left their spaces empty rather than fill them with somebody who wants something more flexible.
Data-driven site selection is something that was really missing from the equation, actually, on both sides. Landlords need a turnkey partner that understands what their long-term needs are, that can bring vetted tenants to them, that are using data to put tenants in the right locations so that they're ultimately successful.
In the end, they want long-term, successful tenants with good partners, so that's what we do. On the brand side, they need to figure out where to go, how many stores to have; otherwise, it's just a shot in the dark. Once we actually make that decision, they need a try-before-you-buy leasing model. They can't just jump into a five- or 10-year commitment. They need flexibility, they need an end-to-end set of tools.
Bisnow: So many retail businesses have closed over the last year. Has this made it easier for you to find your own spaces?
Abrams: So what I'd say is a lot of spaces have closed, so there's a lot of inventory that's quite turnkey. Entering a space isn't as expensive as it used to be. There are a lot of spaces that have recently been vacated and brands were able to get in there and we're entering somewhat turnkey space. So that's been a positive.
Bisnow: Have the conversations with landlords shifted this spring as your recovery starts to take shape?
Abrams: We're looking to expand upon the success that we had throughout the pandemic. I'd say we're having very progressive conversations of how can we do more of this? How can we duplicate this? How can we do more faster? So it's been really progressive. Landlords are ready to get their spaces filled. So they've been open arms.
Bisnow: You have several big-name commercial real estate partners. Are you in mall spaces or on high street spaces?
Abrams: To be honest, when we start working with brands, we look at the data, we figure out where they should be: Where's their lowest-hanging-fruit customer? Where are they going to be successful? So I never go to landlords and say, "Hey, which spaces do you have, we're going to go out and fill these for you." They know that when we come to them, we have a match as data-driven, we know brands going to be successful there. And I think that's our value.
A lot of the time, that's pointing to mall locations, a lot of the time is pointing to lifestyle centers, a lot of the time it's to high street.
So we don't categorize mall inventory and say, the mall is dying. We don't categorize high street and say that's the only place that a brand's going to do well. We look at the data, and we get an understanding of the deal terms. And if a brand has a customer there and the deal is right, then it's a good fit. And when those two things align, no matter where it is, we put the brand there.
Bisnow: Can you tell me a little bit about the data that you have compiled to make the educated decisions and connect landlords to potential tenants?
Abrams: Yeah, so high level, we really look at our relationships with brands and partnerships. We sync up with them, we understand their historical store performances, we understand what their most powerful econ ZIP codes are. We understand aspirational, wholesale markets.
Then we're looking at real-time data. How's the foot traffic trending in specific markets? What are the income brackets and demographics of customers in a specific market? So there really are more data points available than ever that brands have access to, that exists out in the ether. What's unique about Flagship is that we take a real-time approach. We want to see how markets performed in the last 30, 60, 90 days. Looking at things like live mobile foot traffic trends are a big part of that.
Bisnow: What is next for Flagship?
Abrams: Our brand partners are having a lot of success in locations that we've launched already. So they're expanding a lot. A lot of new brands in the pipeline for this coming year. Right now we're in the U.S. and Canada, we will eventually make our way to Europe. Asia has been incredibly, incredibly progressive. So we'll eventually be there as well.
The role of physical retail has changed globally. It's a global fundamental difference. The role of physical retail has changed, and that's why you're not just seeing it in major cities, you're seeing it in small pockets and suburbs. So it's a global problem, which means that hopefully, it's something that we can continue to deliver value in globally.
CORRECTION, MAY 5, 1 P.M. ET: A previous version of this story did not specify FlagshipRTL's growth figure between last June and this April was month-over-month. The story has been updated.
Contact Kelsey Neubauer at kelsey.neubauer@bisnow.com
Related Topics: The Innovators, Justin Abrams, FlagshipRTL, brick-and-mortar retail
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Why the JFK assassination still matters
On November 22nd this year, it will be exactly 49 years since John F Kennedy was brutally gunned down in Dallas Texas. I have read on many YouTube posts and websites people asking the question of whether the assassination of JFK still matters today. Others have claimed that it no longer matters since it was a long time ago. Sorry, but I think it matters a lot. It matters because we owe it to him to find out who killed him, for his actions during the Cuban missile crisis. Kennedy's decision to blockade rather than invade almost certainly prevented a nuclear holocaust which would have cost the lives of literally millions of people. The radiation would also have had devastating effects on the world's food stocks. Millions of people would have been left without non-toxic food to eat- and would have starved to death. Let us also bear in mind the devastating effect it would have on the global climate.
Now do I think JFK was the greatest American President? No (In my opinion that honour rightly belongs to Abraham Lincoln). Do I think he was a great President? Yes, I do. I think the assassination matters because his family deserves to know the truth. I think it matters because the American people deserve to know who was behind the assassination of their 35th President. I suppose many of you are wondering why a guy with an Arabic name like me is so interested in the death of an American President. Well first of all, I am not Arabic. I am a Turkish Cypriot. Secondly, I admire Kennedy because he was not like many US presidents before and after him. He did not carry the attitude that America owned the world, and he was sympathetic towards third world countries. Just look at the peace corp and his attitude towards African countries. And as I mentioned before, we owe it to him to find out who was behind his assassination.
What truly disgusts me is the crap a lot of people have written about JFK'S character and Presidency. Whether it be that he was a sex maniac/womaniser and drug addict, or that he was a rabid right winger and cold warrior. The former is based on nothing but rumours. The latter is nothing but pure horse crap! Just think, if JFK was a right winger/cold warrior then why didn't send in US troops into Cuba to prevent the Bay of Pigs invasion from failing? Better yet, why did he first seek approval by his cabinet to proceed with the invasion? Why did he refuse on no less than 9 occasions to send US combat troops into Vietnam to fight the Viet Cong? Why did he then refuse to invade Cuba during the missile crisis – choosing instead to impose a naval blockade and negotiate with the Soviets to bring the crisis to a peaceful end? Why did he then negotiate with the soviets to enact the nuclear test ban treaty? Why did he send Lisa Howard, William Attwood, and jean Daniel to try and reach a détente with Fidel Castro? Oh yeah, what kind of cold warrior also supports the Peace Corps? What kind of right winger supports civil rights for African Americans? Right winger/Cold warrior my arse! You want to know what a cold warrior is, then look at Lyndon Johnson and George W bush. Clearly some people are delusional. Perhaps they would care to read Jim Douglass's book, JFK and the unspeakable. By the way, how can anybody forget about JFK's NSAM263? You know withdrawal from Vietnam.
As for whether or not JFK cheated on his wife, I frankly couldn't care less. I of course don't believe that a person should ever cheat on their spouse, but it doesn't change any of JFK's accomplishments as President – nor does it change the fact that he was a war hero! As for his alleged drug abuse, newsflash, he had Addison's disease and suffered great back pains. He naturally required drugs for treatment, so there is nothing suspicious about his taking drugs at all.
On a side note, I want to thank all dedicated JFK researchers for their hard work in trying to uncover the truth about President Kennedy's assassination. I want to pay a special thanks to Jim DiEugenio. His vast knowledge on the JFK assassination, as well has his defence of JFK and his family, has had a massive influence on me during my research. I honestly don't think I have seen anybody defend JFK's legacy as much as Jim DiEugenio has. If you want to learn a great deal about JFK and his assassination, then visit Jim's website, CTKA.net. Be sure to check out his reviews of Peter Janey's crappy book Mary's Mosaic, and Seymour Hersh's horrible book, the dark side of Camelot.
As for all the JFK bashers out there, keep it up of you like. However, I think most people can see through the transparent BS you peddle. Furthermore, we will always have dedicated researchers like Jim DiEugenio to refute the garbage when they see it.
Until another US President is assassinated, JFK's assassination will remain the most important political assassination. Let's do all we can to give JFK, his family, and the American people justice for his assassination.
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Hasan Yusuf 16 August 2012 at 13:51
Dear Editor, Could you please give me an email address where I can send you and attached pdf document. It's about the JFK Assassination, and other related subjects. Thank you. Robin Haines
Hasan Yusuf 26 July 2013 at 08:14
Please send the information to g.hasan.yusuf@gmail.com.
Hasan.
Oswald's "escape" from the TSBD
Gerald Hill and the Framing of Lee Harvey Oswald
Book review: "Prayer Man: The exoneration of Lee Harvey Oswald" by Stan Dane
Who was behind the assassination? - Part 2
Fake Secret Service agents in Dealey Plaza
Best book on the JFK assassination
After reading through my post concerning the fake selective service card bearing the name Alek James Hidell, do you believe that Oswald wasn't carrying it in his wallet when arrested, and found instead in a wallet at the Tippit murder scene?
Lee Harvey Oswald's Cold War (Volume one), by Greg Parker
Reclaiming Parkland, by Jim DiEugenio
Destiny betrayed (2nd edition), by Jim DiEugenio
Somone would have talked (3rd edition), by Larry Hancock
JFK and the unspeakable, by Jim Douglass
The last investigation, by Gaeton Fonzi
Reasonable doubt, by Henry Hurt
Accessories after the fact, by Sylvia Meagher
First shot disinformation - Part 2
Was Lee Harvey Oswald a complete moron?
The shot near the EOP
The Warren commission would tell the truth?
Misrepresenting the shooting sequence
Hasan Yusuf
I am a dedicated JFK assassination researcher who has no reservations about using profanity against bullshit talkers and pricks who frequent the various JFK assassination forums. If anyone has a problem with that, I frankly could care less.


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Buyout firms Bain, CVC compete to acquire Papa John's: Reuters
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(Reuters) – Bain Capital and CVC Capital Partners are among the private equity firms competing to acquire Papa John's International Inc (PZZA.O), the world's third-largest pizza delivery company, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
The buyout interest in Papa John's comes amid a battle for control with its founder John Schnatter, who owns about 30 percent of the company. He resigned as chairman in July following reports that he had used a racial slur on a media training conference call.
Since then, Schnatter has been seeking ways to regain influence, and asked Papa John's in a letter this month to amend a poison pill provision it has adopted so that he can engage with bidders that had expressed interest in speaking to him.
Private equity firms KKR & Co Inc (KKR.N) and Roark Capital have also been vying for Papa John's, with binding offers expected in the next few weeks, the sources said.
Hedge fund Trian Fund Management LP, an investor in fast-food chain Wendy's Co (WEN.O) that had expressed interest in Papa John's, is considering a potential investment in Papa John's should a deal for the sale of the company fail to be reached, the sources added.
A special committee formed by Papa John's board of directors is exploring a sale as part of a wide review of strategic alternatives, and there is no certainty that the company will agree to a sale, according to the sources, who asked not to be identified because the matter is confidential.
Papa John's, Bain, CVC, KKR and Roark declined to comment, while Trian did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Papa John's shares rose 9.3 percent to $53.41 on the news, giving the company a market capitalization of $1.7 billion. They have lost a fifth of their value over the last 12 months amid uncertainty over the company's business prospects.
In August, Papa John's posted a second-quarter comparable sales decline of 6.1 percent and cut its sales forecast, citing fallout from the company's split with Schnatter.
Negative publicity surrounding Schnatter depressed July traffic in North America, the company said at the time, noting it was hard to predict how long and how badly that would affect sales. Papa John's has more than 5,000 locations worldwide, mostly franchised restaurants.
Papa John's Chief Executive Officer Steve Ritchie has vowed to move beyond the fight with Schnatter with a new advertising and marketing campaign, while also removing Schnatter's image from company promotions. Two franchisee associations working with the company have expressed support for its strategy.


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Two art activities will be led by local artists Malcolm and Assata Goff, and Bryant Holsenbeck. Visitors will be able to decorate recycled shoes and lay them out in a labyrinth they can then walk and think about the question, "What inspires you?" For the other art project, visitors may add to mural drawings on six banners. Author Patricia Bell-Scott, who wrote "The Firebrand and the First Lady, Portrait of a Friendship: Pauli Murray, Eleanor Roosevelt and the Struggle for Social Justice" will sign copies of her book, sold through The Regulator Bookshop. The Regulator will also sell copies of Murray's books.
Lau also said that items found during archeological digs during the house's renovation will be displayed, including pottery, doorknobs and glass bottles.
"We found a tin dipper in the wall of the front of the house, which is attached to a tradition that you put a water vessel in the walls to bring prosperity to your home," Lau said.
When the Department of Interior named the "Pauli Murray Family Home" at National Historic Landmark, they stated that "Murray served as a bridge figure between social movements through her advocacy for both women's and civil rights. Her efforts were critical to retaining "sex" in Title VII, a fundamental legal protection for women against employment discrimination. After decades of work for black civil rights, her vision for a civil rights association for women became the National Organization for Women (NOW)."
"This is a huge step forward in our efforts to create a permanent home for Pauli Murray's story, in Durham but also in the country," Lau said Wednesday. "I think this is the conversation Pauli always wanted to be in. She tried several times to be in a larger national conversation about human rights, civil rights, women's rights. I think this is finally happening."
Parking for the event will be available at Morehead Baptist Church, 1008 Morehead Ave., and also at First Calvary Baptist Church, 1311 Morehead Ave.
Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan: 919-419-6563, @dawnbvaughan
Pauli Murray's childhood home is now a National Historic Landmark. Submitted photo;Pauli Murray Project
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Alice Drummond, who played everyone's favourite Librarian (also named Alice), has passed away.
`The New York Times reports:
"Alice Drummond, an actress who was a Broadway regular in the 1960s and '70s then played an array of older women, from mild-mannered to deranged, in blockbuster films like "Ghostbusters," "Awakenings" and "Doubt," died on Wednesday in the Bronx. She was 88.
Her friend and executor, the actress June Gable, said that the cause was complications of a fall Ms. Drummond sustained about two months ago."
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/02/movi ... .html?_r=0
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We are loving our new neighborhood. The process of getting settled is going to take awhile. Moving in with a toddler isn't going to be a quick process. We had a great weekend with some amazing weather. We made it to a park for a little bit on Saturday. I had to keep reminding Dahlia that she didn't need a coat because it was so warm out. AKA… buy your boots now!
I finally found some iPhone 6s Plus cases that I like. I got the new iPhone 6s plus in rose gold and love it! Did any of you get the new phone? I love the new camera; it takes even better photos! If you have the iPhone 6s you can find a case no problem. I really like having a cute case to protect my screen from cracking because my toddler tries almost every day.
I love Hunters! And the pop of red is really fun – I love how you styled them!
Oooh I love the red boots! That top looks like such a great piece too!
I bought the iphone 6s in rose gold and bought a pretty clear rifle paper case so that I can still see the color! And I totally understand the need to protect the phone from a toddler. Story of my life!
Love the olive green top!!! Great look Lindsay!
I've been debating if I should splurge on a pair of Hunter boots for a while now, love how you added a fun pop of color with yours!
Super chic look! Those boots are adorable! Nice combination!
i think I am going to get myself a pair of hunter boots! Love the way you styled yours!
I have got to get myself some more green clothing, love your top, and the boots of course!
I love your boots and that olive top – YES!!
Love the olive with the red Hunters!
That equipment top is to die for! Need it!
Thank you for sharing. Its getting that time of year for the boots to come out.


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Sussex Sleep Services the website of sleep physicians Dr Peter J Venn MBBS FRCA Professor Adrian J Williams FRCP AASM
Sussex Sleep Servicesthe website of sleep physicians Dr Peter J Venn MBBS FRCA Professor Adrian J Williams FRCP AASM
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Dr Peter Venn upon receiving the Royal College of Anaestheists Medal for contributions to Anaesthesia at The Methodist Central Hall Westminster - May 2018
Dr Peter Venn was a Consultant in sleep medicine and formally anaesthesia at the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Grinstead, West Sussex from 1991 - 2021. He qualified from The Middlesex Hospital Medical School in 1979 and, after training as an SHO and registrar in London, was a lecturer in neuro-anaesthesia at the National Hospital, Queen Square during 1995-1996, developing an interest in obstructive sleep apnoea, and its treatment with nasal CPAP. He was a senior registrar in the Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics under the direction of Professor Sir Keith Sykes at the Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics in Oxford between 1987 and 1991. He was apppoionted consultant in 1991.
He is past Head of the South East School of Anaesthesia, past Regional Adviser to the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) for South Thames (East), past Chairman of the South Thames Specialty Training Committee, and an examiner for the Primary Diploma of Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists from 1997-2008. He was an elected member of Council of the RCoA from 2008-15, past Editor of the Bulletin of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, past Chairman of the Communications Committee, Professional Standards Committee and Quality Management of Service Committee for the Royal College.
He was Vice President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists 2014-15.
He was founder of the Sleep Disorder Centre in East Grinstead in 1992, one of the largest centres in sleep medicine in the UK at the time of his leaving. He was a member of the organising committee and past Membership Secretary of the British Sleep Society 2005-8 and 2015-19. He has published on sleep disorders and anaesthesia in journals, books and on the internet. He has lectured at home and abroad in both sleep disorders and anaesthesia.
Clinical interests include the criteria for the treatment of patients with sleep disordered breathing using mandibular advancement splints and, more recently, with bimaxillary and saggital split osteotomy. Special areas of interest include the diagnosis and treatment of insomnia and treatments of obstructive sleep apnoea other than with CPAP, and patients with other causes of excessive daytime sleepiness
Current interests in anaesthesia and medicine include the development of an accreditation programme for departments of anaesthesia in the UK, and methods of improving healthcare. He was on the Quality Initiatives Development Working Group for the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, and was a compliance inspector for the Care Quality Commission.
He continues to lecture extensively on sleep medicine to professional and patient groups nationally and internationally, and is active in inniovation and research in the field.
Non-professional interests include: Classical music and the Church organ ( a member of the Guild of Church Musicians), cricket (a member of Surrey County Cricket Club and the MCC), horology (a member of the British Horological Institute), the history of science, physics and railways, the preservation of steam locomotives and traction engines, model engineering, classic cars, commercial vehicles and gardening.
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"To improve library/publisher relations throughout the world through cooperative inititatives and ongoing dialogue and communication for the mutual benefit of the two communities. As technological developments are changing the way both communities operate, it is important to identify and promote areas of synergy and discuss ways to address divergences".
IPA monitors the challenges libraries face in issues such as preservation, parallel importation and orphan works, putting forward solutions which serve the interests of the publishing community. An example is e-book lending, where the IPA advocates for business models which involve publishers and libraries collaborating to deliver schemes which provide libraries with access to titles while protecting publishers' revenue streams.


At a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing on Nigeria this week, about 60 members of the media and general public waited in the hallway, unable to find seats inside a packed hearing room. It was the second "sold-out" hearing on Nigeria in the House this past month.
General interest in Nigeria is holding steady despite the lack of progress to locate and rescue 276 schoolgirls–aged 15 to 18–kidnapped in April. But in spite of the public clamor, the State Department and Pentagon declined to send any current officials to testify before the House committee on June 11. That may be because they have little to show since President Barack Obama on May 6 declared the abductions "heartbreaking" and vowed to take action.
The United States has sent 80 U.S. military personnel to aid in their rescue but done little else publicly. That contingent, mostly Air Force personnel based in Chad, reportedly is there largely in support of one unmanned drone involved in reconnaissance and surveillance.
Meanwhile, Boko Haram, the group behind terrorist attacks in Nigeria, appears intent on capitalizing on its new celebrity status. This week it abducted 20 more young women from a village near Chibok, where the April kidnappings took place. Early Monday morning as residents prepared for market, fighters in a tractor-trailer arrived, yanking young girls from the street.
Earlier this month, Boko Haram militants slaughtered 200 civilians in attacks on three villages, forcing more than 1,000 from their homes into hills bordering Cameroon where they remained trapped without food or shelter. Even with the atrocities, the flurry of interest from the president, first lady, and members of Congress that arose nearly a month after the Chibok abductions hasn't translated into a notable change of policy when it comes to actually combating Boko Haram now another full month later.
For five years, as an April report by the International Crisis Group points out, Boko Haram "has grown more ruthless, violent and destructive." The group's fighters are dispersed in northeastern Nigeria and in nearby Cameroon and Niger, with increasing conflicts at or beyond Nigeria's borders.
The administration continues to downplay Boko Haram's reach as an international organization, seeming to forget the group took responsibility for a 2011 attack on the UN headquarters in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, where at least one American was present (repeated Freedom of Information Act requests for details on all Americans present have so far produced no details). Yet Boko Haram once styled itself the "Nigerian Taliban," and its leader, Abubakar Shekau, speaks Arabic in public statements–clearly speaking to the international jihadist network more than those living in Nigeria, where English is the official language, and Hausa and other tribal African languages dominate.
U.S. officials also contest that Boko Haram is targeting Christians. Then-State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland in 2012 famously labeled Boko Haram "a loosely constructed group attached to trying to address grievances in the north." At hearings in late May, State Department under secretary Sarah Sewall told lawmakers Boko Haram has killed more Muslims than Christians. Smith, just back from Nigeria where he met with Boko Haram victims, including school girls who escaped the mass abduction in April, could produce numbers to disprove her: Boko Haram attacked 53 churches and two mosques in 2013, he said. At today's hearing he said Boko Haram had killed 1,000 Christians in the past year in Nigeria, while displacing over 3 million Nigerians, both Christians and Muslims. Of the Chibok schoolgirls in captivity, about a dozen are Muslims and the rest are Christians.
Mindy Belz is the editor of World Magazine.


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val getOne = new Get(Bytes.toBytes("1"))
Let's me access only 1 row and I don't want to do get(1) get(2) and get(5) sequentially (latency).
How would I do all at once and iterate through the return set later?
If API does not offer it what is the next best way?

A: So the answer is easy
list of gets
Result[] get(List gets) throws IOException

A: You just have to construct multiple "Get" requests and use the below method from the HTable.
  Result[] get(List<Get> gets)

Link to the javadoc is here.

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Timeshare seasons are how the timeshare industry classifies the popularity of various locations during different times of the year. Timeshare resorts adjust their costs based on the time of year and the desirability of the location to travelers. While we typically think of seasons as "winter, spring, summer, and autumn," resorts most frequently base their seasons on periods of high demand, which may not align with traditional seasons.
For example, a ski resort timeshare might be worth more in February, while a Myrtle Beach resort might be worth more during April and May.
To differentiate between high- and low-traffic timeshare seasons, resorts have labeled them with colors; for example, they might call one week a 'red timeshare week'. Different resorts and exchange companies use different timeshare week colors, so it is important that you contact the specific resort you are interested in directly to determine what colors and seasons system they use.
For example, RCI designates the color red as a season of high demand, white as a season of average demand, and blue as a season of low demand. Interval International designates red as a season of high demand, yellow as a season of average demand, and green as a season of low demand. A red timeshare may be worth more than a green or yellow timeshare.
Some resorts also use language such as platinum or gold to describe their seasonal system.
Keep in mind that a few resorts may even be high traffic year-round—meaning you can only buy a red week. Always call the resort to double check their schedule and seasons before buying a timeshare.
Red and other popular timeshare seasons will cost more but also have more trading power, while the other seasons will cost less but come with less trading power. Which season you choose depends largely on what your vacation priorities are.
There are two types of weeks: fixed weeks and floating weeks. A fixed week is the same week every year, in the same season. A floating week is a week that exists within one of the timeshare seasons. When you go to reserve with a floating week, you have the choice of multiple weeks within the season. Many enjoy having a dedicated vacation week every single year, whereas others like the option of having a little wiggle room when planning their annual getaway.
What types of activities do you like to do? During what season are they the most fun?
Do you want your vacation to be busy or relaxing?
Do you want to have the flexibility to exchange your week for other weeks and other locations?
Do you enjoy meeting other travelers or do you prefer solitude?
Whether you want to rent or buy a timeshare, we can help you find the perfect season to accommodate all your vacation needs. Call us today at 1-866-430-4384 for further assistance.
Explore our timeshare calendar to find your perfect week now.
It is also important to note that timeshare ownerships are no longer only sold by fixed and floating weeks. People want more flexibility with their timeshare ownership these days. Because of this, many brands are shifting into points-based ownership programs, which allow the owner to use their allotted points to choose when, where, and how long they vacation. More points are required to reserve a more popular time of the year, and subsequently less points are needed for an off-season or less popular time. You can learn more about points and how they work in our timeshare buyer FAQ section.
For any additional questions you may have, contact a timeshare specialist by completing the form above, or call us today!


Futurist Alvin Toffler said: "You've got to think about big things while you're doing small things, so that all the small things go in the right direction." He was probably not referring specifically to architecture students, but his statement applies well to students thinking about design concepts when learning to use computer-aided design applications.
My students in the Department of Architecture and Interior Design at Miami University applied CAD processes while preparing a project for the 2005 Metal Construction Association student design competition. The competition challenged the students to use metal as the primary structural material to design an outdoor band/ performance pavilion for a park in a historic Chicago neighborhood.
First-prize winners Mark Cerney and Taryn Nye used digital media to simultaneously address the structural, functional, environmental, and cultural requirements of the competition. After two weeks of research, analysis, and a site visit, this student team decided to design a kinetic interpretation of the park's landscape.
Their concept was a "light trap" to provide a show of color, light, and shadow even when there was no event scheduled at the venue. They also wanted to sink the pavilion into the land to shield it from street noise and to minimize its visual intrusion on the existing park landscape.
An outdoor performance pavilion for a park was first prize winner in a student competition sponsored by the Metal Construction Association.
A physical model was part of the students' preliminary design process.


Constructed of Corrosion resistant Nickel Plated steel rod, formed and milled.
Ideal for snapping accessories to luggage, lines or webbing belts, quickly and easily.
Features, Integral Screw Lock Device that prevents unintended opening. Not intended for life safety devices. Not for Climbing.


The RTA participates in vendor outreach events where vendors can learn about contracting opportunities.
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The RTA standards incorporate best industry practices that promote accountability and efficiency in our procurement processes.
All purchasing is performed centrally at the RTA offices, 175 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1650, Chicago, Illinois 60604-2705. The RTA's business hours are 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Central Time, Monday through Friday.
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The RTA Annual Procurement Plan identifies potential contracting opportunities for goods and services anticipated by the RTA and is provided as a resource for vendors. The RTA Annual Procurement Plan is subject to change without notification.
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To do business with the RTA, a vendor must first register as a supplier in the RTA Procurement Portal. The information that you provide is used by RTA Procurement and Contracting staff to notify your firm of opportunities. It is in the supplier's interest to update and maintain account information.
Open solicitations are posted on the RTA Procurement Portal for review and download by registered vendors.
RTA conducts formal bidding through public advertisement. An Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) may be published in the Chicago Sun-Times, La Raza and/or Chicago Defender newspapers. Registering your firm into the RTA's Procurement Portal will allow the RTA to include you in future solicitations.
Contract award information can be found at the Regional Transparency Portal.
The RTA reserves the right to cancel in whole or in part any solicitation issued by the RTA.
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If you have any procurement-related questions, please contact the Manager of Procurement & Contracting at (312) 913-3200.
The RTA's DBE program is governed by the U.S. Department of Transportation regulation 49 CFR Part 26. The program ensures that small, disadvantaged business enterprises can compete fairly for transportation-related projects. Additional information is provided in the documents below.
Each year the RTA establishes a fiscal goal for DBE participation along with the rationale supporting it.
See the 2017-2019 DBE Goal Rationale.
The IL UCP DBE Directory identifies the certified DBE firms for the purpose of providing a reference source to assist bidders in meeting any DBE participation requirements. DBE certification does not guarantee that a firm will be approved to participate toward a contract′s DBE goal.
It is the objective of the RTA to take all necessary and reasonable steps to facilitate competition by small business concerns and to eliminate obstacles to their participation. The RTA has established a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program that is an element of the DBE Program in conformance with U.S. DOT regulations 49 CFR Part 26.39 (1).
For Small Business Set-Aside solicitations, your firm must be verified as an SBE with one of the five IL UCP members (IDOT, CTA, Metra, Pace or City of Chicago), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) or IL Central Management Services (CMS) at the time of bid/proposal submittal and provide proof of SBE verification with submittal to be considered for the solicitation.
If you have any compliance-related questions, please contact the Regulatory Compliance Officer, at (312) 913-3200.
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Today was the 5k or 8k to raise funds for Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
So the McTickle clan set off and walked. And walked, and walked. So we missed the 5K mark and the clan walked 8k…..
Yep. I'm in agony, God knows how I will walk again. I'm in agony but I'm still going. Worth it to raise money for the amazing hospital.


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When it comes to homeowner's insurance in Butler, WI, there are quite a few different factors that can affect how much you have to pay. Understanding what these factors are can give you a better idea of how Wisconsin insurance companies come up with the quotes that they give you.
All of these factors come into play when getting Butler, WI homeowner's insurance quotes. If you want to keep your costs as low as possible, consider choosing a policy with less coverage or with a higher deductible. Just make sure that you fully understand how these decisions will affect you if you ever need to file a claim. You may find it more beneficial to go for a policy that offers more coverage or a lower deductible so that you don't have to come up with a lot of money on your own if something does eventually happen to your home.
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Creative writing is a form of artistic expression. While the painter uses canvas and the sculptor uses clay, the writer uses pen and paper – or computer and keyboard in today's world. This course is designed to teach you the tools and mechanics of creative writing. You'll learn about writing fiction, poetry, screenplays, and even nonfiction. It doesn't matter if you're already writing or if you want to learn more about it so you can start. This course teaches you the basics that you need to know and gives you the skill sets you need to start creating your written works of art.
There are fifteen comprehensive lessons in this course. After each lesson, you'll find exercises that will help you review what you've learned. You'll also find a dozen writing assignments that you can use to get the ideas flowing and start writing.
This course is the perfect introduction to creative writing. It will teach even the newest writers how to successfully take their ideas and put them onto paper. Even if you've never written anything before, this course will get you started – and you'll be amazed at how well you can actually do once you've finished.
Creative writing is a form of artistic expression. While the painter uses canvas and the sculptor uses clay, the writer uses pen and paper – or computer and keyboard -- in today's world. These lessons are designed to teach you the tools and mechanics of creative writing. You'll learn about writing fiction, poetry, screenplays, and even non-fiction. It doesn't matter if you're already writing, or if you want to learn more about it so you can start. This course teaches you the basics, and gives you the skill sets you need to start creating your written works of art.
There are 15 lessons in this course. Each lesson is broken down in order to address a form of creative writing, and to explore the tools and mechanics that pertain to it. After each lesson, you will find exercises. These are simply a way to gauge what you have learned and help you reinforce what was covered in the lesson. The exercises are mandatory, and they are what you will be graded on for this course.
After some of the lessons, you will also find a lesson assignment. Each lesson assignment was created to get you started writing. You will be asked to write using the tools and mechanics taught to you in the previous lesson. Unlike the exercises, these assignments are optional and do not have to be turned in. However, practicing what you have learned always helps to "concrete" it in your brain, so you are encouraged to complete every assignment just as you would an exercise.
There are thousands of creative writing courses out there today. You can take them at almost any college or university, online schools, and even through other organizations that offer them to aspiring writers. But with that said, the most important thing you can learn about creative writing is this: No one can teach you how to be a writer. Moreover, no one can teach you how to be creative, and how to use that creativity to write.The best English professor on this planet cannot teach you how to be a writer. Only you can do that – for yourself.
They, like this course, can only teach you the tools and mechanics professional writers use. It's then up to you to practice, to write all the time -- every day, even – and to hone your craft. Not everyone who likes to write will become a professional writer. That said, writing is something you have to enjoy. You have to want to do it a lot. And, most importantly, you must read at least twice as much as you write. It's only through learning from successful professional writers and practicing your own writing that your "creative writing" endeavors may start to turn into the kind of stuff that made John Grisham or Stephen King household names. Still, it's only a maybe. It's a competitive world.
Oftentimes, the term creative writing is given more weight than it actually deserves. Any type of writing that you might do is creative writing. If you write articles, nonfiction books, poetry, memoirs, screenplays, or fiction – this is all creative writing. In the last section, we talked about the fact that nobody can teach you to be a writer, yet creative writing classes are offered at most universities and hundreds of places online.The problem with this is creative writing covers every kind of writing you can do. Most creative writing courses tend to focus on fiction, but fiction is just the start.
Creative writing is defined as the imaginative creation of drama, fiction, or nonfiction, especially as a course of study. In this course, you're going to learn about the most popular forms of creative writing. We may not be able to teach you to be a writer, but we can give you the skill sets you need to be well on your way. All you have to add is practice.
You can also go through this list and maybe determine which types interest you the most.
Fiction . Of course, fiction is the most recognized form of creative writing since the stories begin in your imagination.
Journals and diaries . Most people don't think of this as creative writing, but keeping a journal or diary (for personal or family history reasons) is just as much creative writing as any other form.
Blogs . Let's face it. Blogs have changed the way we read the news and also given us insight into the things that interest us and the lives of those people who interest us.
Articles . Articles may contain facts, but creativity is put into constructing and writing them in a way that will interest the reader.
Screenplays . What's the funniest movie you ever watched? Did you ever think about the writer who created the screenplay?
Nonfiction . It's the same as it is with articles. The facts inside a nonfiction book or story may be true, but a lot of creativity goes into making it fun and interesting to read. It's a safe bet that you've never read a nonfiction book that put you to sleep.
Memoirs . Whether you're writing your own or someone else's, this is another form of creative writing.
Poetry . Poems are probably one of the most artistic forms of creative writing, because of the imagery they evoke when written well.
Too many people start out writing with the hopes of becoming liked by readers and published by some big, glamorous publishing house. However, the people that have the eyes on the prize are often the ones that forget the true value of creative writing.
It's a great thing if your goal is to become a published writer, or even a well-read blogger or journalist. But that should not be your only reason for writing. The writing world is highly competitive, and it's extremely critical. Even the best-known, most popular authors papered their walls with rejection slips, or lived as an unknown for years before they rose to popularity. That said, anyone who starts creative writing simply because they think their writing is so different or special that everyone will instantly fall in love with their words is headed for heartbreak. It's a long road to that point, and it's filled with potholes.
The real value of creative writing lies in the enjoyment you get from it, as well as the enjoyment the people closest to you will get from it. You can publish you own blog and only have 20 people who read it faithfully.Guess what? That makes you successful if you enjoy writing it, and those that read it (no matter how many or how few) enjoy it as well.
Creative writing is our escape from our worlds. It's also a way to document the things that go on around us. Even a short story you write, then cram into a drawer, will have value to those who read it years from now. It will tell them a story about you, the things that were on your mind, and the world around you at that time. Think of the classic books from writers such as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Think of nonfiction biographies like that of Ann Frank. Even if your work is never widely read or published, it will have value to those who read it now – and even more value later as a historical account.
But more than anything, as we said before, the true value of creative writing is the enjoyment that you get from it.
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U.S. emerging as common denominator in world's struggle to secure medical gear
Ontario Premier Doug Ford complained April 6 about a shipment of Ontario-bound masks being held up at the Canada-U.S. border over the weekend
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called out the United States by name April 6 as a global scramble for increasingly scarce COVID-19 countermeasures continued to worsen and Canada's hard-hit southern neighbour emerged as one of the principal culprits.
Canada has been having problems for weeks with incomplete or non-existent deliveries of critical supplies, Trudeau said — particularly N95 respirators, the medical-grade fabric face masks that are considered the most effective way for health professionals to protect themselves from infection.
Shipments coming into Canada from all over the world have been held up, stopped or depleted, but those emanating from the U.S. have been especially problematic, the prime minister said during his daily briefing outside the front door of his residence at Rideau Cottage.
"We have recognized over the past weeks a number of situations in which shipments coming from different countries around the world have been delayed, (or) haven't arrived with as many products as we were hoping to see," Trudeau said.
"This continues to be an ongoing problem — specifically with the United States. We are working with them to ensure the orders Canada has placed get delivered. We expect those shipments to come."
Ontario Premier Doug Ford complained April 6 about a shipment of Ontario-bound masks being held up at the Canada-U.S. border over the weekend, a circumstance he attributed directly to President Donald Trump's decision to order American producers to prioritize the domestic market.
"We're putting pressure on the U.S. from all sides. It's absolutely critical that we get an exemption from this presidential order," said Ford, who appeared stricken as he warned that the province's stockpile of supplies would run out in a matter of days.
"It's certain items that the whole world is trying to get their hands on right now, and I'm doing the same thing," he said. "I'll be on this like a dog on a bone."
Ford initially said that a shipment of 3 million masks was turned around at the border, and that after a conversation with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, he'd been able to secure 500,000. But Ontario government officials later said the premier was mistaken — that the delayed shipment had only been 500,000 masks in the first place.
Regardless of the numbers, Ford said he wants to lay eyes on the goods before declaring his efforts successful.
"I go back to trust, but verify," he said, noting that Lighthizer gave him a "glimmer of hope" that the U.S. would be more co-operative in future. "I've heard in the past, 'It's on its way, it's on its way,' (but) it wasn't on its way."
The Trump White House has invoked the Defense Production Act to compel U.S. manufacturers of the equipment, such as 3M and Honeywell, to prioritize orders being co-ordinated by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The White House insisted late April 3 those orders wouldn't interfere with exports that are in the national interests of the United States — a late-day caveat that came after 3M expressly disclosed that the administration asked that it stop sending masks to export markets in Canada and Latin America.
But reports from around the world suggest the U.S. is using its unmatched buying power and international clout to muscle out smaller buyers. Germany, France and Brazil have all complained about having orders resold out from under them — sometimes right on the airport tarmac after a last-minute exchange of cash.
"We feel we are being hurt," said Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. She said Canada continues to drive home the point that given the interconnected nature of supply chains between Canada and the U.S., "a win-win outcome, where both parties continue to help each other, is the very best outcome.
"We look forward to a definitive resolution to this situation."
Freeland also singled out 3M and its chief executive, Mike Roman, for its "very, very responsible" position in standing up to demands from the White House that it stop exporting its coveted N95 respirator masks to the Canadian and Latin American markets.
As an international supplier of one of the most important pieces of personal protective equipment, 3M is in a "very special place" right now as it seeks to balance domestic demands with global humanitarian responsibilities, she noted.
"It is really a Wild West when it comes to buying medical supplies right now," Freeland said. "This is a global pandemic, and every country in the world is doing its best in a truly fierce competition to get medical equipment."
Trump has invoked the DPA, a Korean War-era U.S. law that provides the power to redirect U.S. manufacturing capacity in times of national crisis, to compel American producers of masks, gowns, gloves and ventilators to increase their production and prioritize orders for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
3M, one of the country's largest producers of N95 respirators, said in a statement April 3 it had been told by the White House to stop exporting to Canada and Latin America — a charge the White House has denied. The company has not responded to media requests, although it did issue a statement April 5 debunking a report about a shipment from China to Berlin being diverted by the U.S.
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Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne discussed the situation April 6 with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. "They addressed the critical need to ensure the flow of essential goods and to keep supply chains intact during this ongoing crisis, especially for medical supplies and personal protective equipment," the government said in a readout of the call.
The State Department readout read a little differently: "Pompeo reiterated the United States' desire to work with Canada to ensure the viability of international supply chains for crucial medical supplies and personnel, while also meeting the needs of regions with the most severe outbreaks."
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When's the right time to switch back to all-season tires?
It seems as though it was only yesterday when safety conscious vehicle owners switched over to winter tires. With spring just around the corner, it will soon be time to switch them back again
Carol Todd • Postmedia Content Works
Mar 07, 2016 • June 2, 2020 • 4 minute read
When the thermometer hits seven degrees Celsius and ice has disappeared from roadways, it's time to make the switch back to all-season tires, say the experts at Taylor Auto Group. Photo by Photo: Fotolia
It seems as though it was only yesterday when safety conscious vehicle owners switched over to winter tires. With spring just around the corner, it will soon be time to switch them back again.
While changing one's tires twice a year can be, well, tiring, the reason to do so is pretty clear, according to the experts at Taylor Auto Group in Regina. "First and foremost, it's about safety," said service manager Gary Colibaba.
John Kowalyk, parts manager, adds that the spring tire switch is also about economics. "You don't want to wear out your winter tires by using them all year round. The all-season tires do their job in the summer months, because they're designed for it. They wear longer and they'll last in the heat."
The expense of having two sets of tires is more than justified by the added safety, especially if you take the long view. The initial out-of-pocket cost is there, but when amortized over the extended lifetime of your tires, it does work out in the consumer's favour.
While some drivers may consider pinching pennies by replacing only two tires at a time, this is not recommended, especially for the increasingly popular all-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicles.
Taylor Auto Group's experts also say that it's a lot easier to switch out the entire wheel, rather than putting the tires on the existing rims each time. Purchasing rims along with the tires will pay for themselves over time in terms of prolonged tire longevity, as it is hard on the tire to be repeatedly removed and re-mounted. To make it easier for motorists to make the twice-a-year switch, Taylor Auto Group now offers a convenient and affordable tire storage service.
As with the autumn switch to winter tires, the timing for changing them over to summer or three-season tires is driven by the weather. Just remember the lucky number seven! When the thermometer hits seven degrees Celsius, it's time for a change.
In the fall, when the temperature drops to seven degrees Celsius, the all-season and summer tires start to harden, becoming less responsive to the road surface. The rubber compound that makes up the winter tire changes its composition when the temperature drops to seven degrees and becomes more pliable, the experts explain. That pliability allows the tire to better "stick" to the road, giving better traction.
In the spring, as temperatures rise above seven degrees Celsius, that pliability makes the tires too soft for summer roads and they will quickly be worn down.
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However, don't be too anxious to pop those winter tires off just yet. Winter tires aren't only for snow. With current temperatures there is a lot of ice, so you still want to have your winter tires on now until the roads are dry.
In addition to making the switch to winter tires, the pros at Taylor also recommend regularly checking tire pressure to ensure tires are inflated to meet the manufacturer's recommendation, which is usually stamped onto the sidewall of the tire. Maintaining tires at the correct pressure not only ensures the tires will perform well on the road, it also helps the tires last longer and reduces fuel consumption.
Spring is also the time to have a wheel alignment done on your vehicle, especially as nasty potholes start popping up everywhere. The 'pulling' associated with an improper wheel alignment is something that the average motorist may not notice until roads start to dry up in the spring, advise the experts at Taylor Auto Group.
Alignments ensure the wheels stay pointed ahead and aren't "toed-in" like a skier trying to stop. Even if the alignment is out by just a few degrees, there will be additional wear on the tire and fuel consumption will increase. If the wheels are toed-in too much, handling will also be affected.
A wheel alignment is not to be confused with balancing, which is usually done when tires are put on the rims to ensure they work together properly.
"If there's a tire that's improperly balanced, you're going to feel a shimmy or a shake when you're driving. Alignment doesn't fix that; it only fixes it if you are, say, pulling to the right," Kowalyk added, comparing an unbalanced tire to an unbalanced load in the washing machine.
With spring on the way, there's even more reason to watch the thermometer. It not only marks the start to warmer weather, it also signals the time to make the switch back to summer or three-season tires. And, don't forget to stay balanced.
Taylor Automotive Group
Regina, SK S4R 1X5
www.taylorautogroup.ca
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Every dog has it's day – and on Monday 11 March, the Kaponga rural swimming pool will be open exclusively for dogs for the third annual South Taranaki Dog Splash Day.
This is a free event so come along and watch your dog enjoy a cooling dip at the pools.
The entire Kaponga complex (three pools) will be open so all sizes of dogs and swimming abilities will be catered for - from those that just like to dip their paws in shallow waters to the deep-sea doggie paddler. Owners are welcome to swim with their dogs.
Dogs must be social with other dogs and wearing their current council registration tag.
This will be the last day the pool will be open before it is drained and cleaned for the season.
Kaponga pool was chosen as it offers the best array of pool sizes and depths, with easy access for dogs. A ramp made by pool staff will be placed in the main pool so that dogs can exit easily.
Don't get in the doghouse! Bring your pooch to the Kaponga Pool, Grace Avenue, Kaponga, on Monday 11 March between 12noon and 4pm. All sizes and breeds are welcome. For more information, please contact 0800 111 323 and speak to South Taranaki Social Dog Club member Susan McMillan.
For human swimming, the rural pools at Eltham, Rawhitiroa, Pātea, Manaia and Waverley will be open for their final day of the season.


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Ria Mae - The Stars Tour
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Babs Asper Theatre	1 Elgin Street	Ottawa	Canada
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Halifax-born, Toronto-based songwriter Ria Mae hits the road with her Stars Tour in support of her highly anticipated Stars EP and new single, "Too Close", featuring Dan Talevski. The EP serves as a follow-up to the JUNO Award nominated pop album, My Love. The EP's first single "Bend," released summer 2017, became an instant hit skyrocketing to the top of the CBC Radio 2 charts for four weeks.
Ria's self-titled major label debut, released in 2016, features the Platinum-selling "Clothes Off" and the anthemic "Ooh Love" (certified Gold). The critically acclaimed album garnered multiple award nominations.
Ria has toured Europe with Tegan & Sara, North America with Dido, and Canada with Scott Helman. To date, Ria's music has been streamed over 60 million times worldwide.
This event ended on: Nov 30, 2019
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MW Thomas R. Dougherty PGM
Past Grand Master Of New Jersey
Retired Director Of Hospital Visitation,
Masonic Service Association Of The United States
MW Thomas R. Dougherty was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Mount Moriah Lodge #28 F&AM in Bordentown, N.J. on June 30, 1948. After spending 11 years in the chairs he served as Worshipful Master in 1961. He was appointed Grand Marshal in 1963 serving under Most Worshipful Horace D. Carl. In 1964 through 1967 he served as District Deputy Grand Master of the Nineteenth District.
In 1968 he was elected Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, serving as senior Grand Warden. Deputy Grand Master in the succeeding years and being elected and installed as Grand Master in 1971.
In 1971 he was elected Chairman of the Board of the N.J. Masonic Home in Burlington, N.J. He was elected Chairman of the Grand Master's Conference Committee 1972.
In 1973 he was asked to organize a statewide Blood Bank, which has been in operation and successful ever since. He has been active on many Grand Lodge Committees, such as the Budget and Finance; the New Jersey Statewide Blood Bank; Grand Master's Advisory Board which he has served as Chairman for four Grand Masters. He is currently serving as Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Dispensation and Warrants, and Advisor to the state wide Blood Bank.
Tom is a member of the Royal Arch Masons, Council and Commandery and Knight Companion; Red Cross of Constantine St. Stephen's Conclave in Haddonfield, N.J. He is also a member of the George Washington Association of New Jersey; a member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Trenton Forest #4; member of Crescent Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S., Trenton, N.J. He was coroneted a 33rd degree Mason in Chicago, Illinois in September 1979. He is charter member of the District of Columbia HI-12 Club and is a Honorary member of Takoma Lodge #29, F.A.A.M. in the district of Columbia; Bethesda Lodge #204 in Maryland; Oriental Lodge #430, Muskogee, OK.; Alt Heidelberg #821, Heidelberg, Germany: Putnam Lodge #46, South Woodstock, CT. and 35 lodges in New Jersey.
He was recently made an Honorary member in Perpetuity of Old Dominion Chapter #364, National Sojourners, Inc., in Springfield, Virginia; and Walter Reed Chapter #303 Bethesda, Maryland. He is a member of "Light Horse Harry Lee Camp," Heroes of '76. He has been elected to the Royal Order of Barrow Whistlers International, which has a limited membership of 100, by invitation only.
Tom is the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Illinois near the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. He is an Honorary Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Alabama, Tennessee, South Dakota, Kentucky, Oklahoma, District of Columbia, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon, Michigan, Mississippi, Alaska, the Goose and Gridiron Club of Alaska and the American Canadian Grand Lodge in Germany, this is only the second Honorary P.G.M. given by that Grand Lodge.
Among his many honors is: the Daniel Cox Medal from New Jersey; the Pierpont Edwards Medal in Bronze for Distinguished Service, and the only out of state recipient of the Pierpont Edwards Medal in Silver for Distinguished Service from the Grand Lodge of Connecticut; the Josiah Hayden Drummond Medal for Distinguished Service from the Grand Lodge of Maine; the Philip C. Tucker Medal from the Grand Lodge of Vermont; The Henry Price Medal from the Grand Lodge Of Massachusetts; the James Mercer Medal (one of four ever presented), from the Grand Lodge of Virginia; the Valentine Reintzel Medal from the Grand Lodge of the District Of Columbia; the Legion of Honor Award from the Chapel of the Four Chaplains in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.; also holder of the De Molay Legion of Honor and the Grand Cross of Color for the Grand Assembly of the Rainbow for Girls.
After his retirement as president of Thomas R. Dougherty Real Estate and Insurance Company in 1980, he accepted the position as Director of Hospital Visitation for the Masonic Service Association of the United States. After thirteen years of service he retired as the National Representative of the Masonic Fraternity to the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) Executive Committee.
Tom is married to the former Norma Ennis. They have two children, a daughter Kerry and a son Thomas, and six Grandchildren. Tom and Norman are members of Pearson Memorial United Methodist Church where he has served on the Administrative Board and as a Trustee, and is active in many Civic projects in the Bordentown Trenton area.
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