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"It is unacceptable that healthcare personnel in Uganda have to spend 16 minutes of their valuable time with each child that is to be vaccinated on administration, instead of teaching the parents about diet and how to care for the child instead. Our technology reduces this administration time to 4 minutes," Nabiev says.
Published Dec 16, 2021
Rustam Nabiev, the recipient of the KTH Innovation Award for 2021, grew up in the shadow of civil war in Tajikistan.
When he was 12-years old, he supported his family by collecting PET bottles. Today, his company facilitates functioning healthcare and welfare services for people living in areas where there is no phone and internet connectivity or roads.
In 1992, civil war broke out in Tajikistan and Rustam Nabiev's parents fled to the north of the country with their children.
"My dad was a doctor but was very poorly paid and my mum looked after my younger siblings, so I took it upon myself to help with the family finances," he says.
Nabiev began his early career path by washing cars outside a hotel, until the day a competing gang of older boys outmuscled him and put a stop to that enterprise.
"I then discovered that an acquaintance in a neighbouring town was making a living by collecting loads and loads of empty PET bottles and claiming the deposit on them. I offered to go from door to door in my area after school asking for empty PET bottles, that I then sold on to him, and we both made a decent profit," Nabiev says.
Sometime later as a teenager, he was queuing on behalf of his family for milk and bread distributed by an aid organisation and was outraged by what he witnessed. They always closed the hatch on the truck at a certain time of day, even if some people were still waiting in the queue outside.
"They said they had run out of stuff, but later in the afternoon, I saw the same truck parked in the market where they were selling the food that was left. I thought, 'how hard can it be to create systems where people take responsibility for what they give and take?'. All societies need controlled processes to enable people to get help."
Shifo's solutions are used in more than 3,000 health service delivery points in 8 low-income countries with more than 1 million children being registered with unique ID to date, and over 230,000 children have received vaccinations and become fully immunised.
When Nabiev's youngest sibling was three, his mum started her own business, and asked him to stop collecting bottles and focus on his schoolwork instead.
"But my business was profitable, so I selected a few enterprising class mates who wanted to earn some money of their own. Suddenly, I had about ten boys collecting PET bottles for me. But mum got fed up with the cellar at home always being full of empty PET bottles, and put a stop to it, so I handed the enterprise to a class mate and got stuck into my studies properly."
When he was 18, Nabiev left the country to study computer science in Germany before applying to Sweden and KTH to study for a master's degree.
"I studied digital solutions for healthcare, worked as a research assistant and did field work in Africa. I came to realise that I wanted to make primary care more efficient and accessible to everyone in the low-income countries, and became involved in founding Shifo," he says.
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A health care worker in Uganda fills in patient forms for previously unregistered persons. Smart Paper Technology is a simple solution with a form for registering children and parents with unique ID. Patient medical records are continuously updated and accessible on care personnel smart phones via Smart Paper, even when there is no internet connection available.
To get the logistics to work in locations around the world where there were no telephone and internet connectivity or roads, Shifo uses its own innovation, Smart Paper Technology, that with the aid of a paper form, saves 96 percent of the time otherwise spent on administration in maternity clinics. In the case of vaccination centres, the technology saves 72 percent of the time personnel need for paperwork.
Health workers bring the form from the rural clinic to towns, where it is scanned and digitalised. Shifo's solution is described as a "hybrid solution of a paper and data product for primary care and healthcare".
"Our employees enable healthcare personnel to register each baby born in a village quickly and efficiently, and the time saved also allows for more preventative healthcare, for instance, personnel have more time to offer dietary advice to parents", he says.
"Primary healthcare in the low-income countries must become more efficient. Care personnel out in the field are forced to spend what could be valuable patient time on inefficient administration, and we aim to simplify the process," Nabiev says. "We want to save more lives."
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Rustam Nabiev's vision for Shifo's future activity
"We will need to work closely with organisations such as Sida, WHO and Unicef. Shifo's e-health solutions do not require extra money for care, just a reallocation of resources, we want governments to see that if the local health provider ensures every child in their area is fully immunised via vaccines, for example, this will pay for itself. As a rough estimate, an investment of one billion dollars would be enough to be able to implement our Smart Paper Technology in every developing country on Earth", says Rustam Nabiev.
About Shifo
Shifo prioritises missions in 63 developing countries with the greatest need for basic care and healthcare. This primarily concerns infant and maternal mortality.
The company concentrates on low income countries, with a basic package that makes vital health services accessible to several generations.
The basic package includes registration of dietary supplements for disease prevention, vaccinations, growth monitoring, maternal health, prevention, test and treatment against HIV, TB, malaria, and Covid-19, plus childbirth and child welfare services.
Shifo is a not-for-profit organisation that uses technology to prevent children in developing countries from dying from preventable diseases.
The Shifo vision is "We believe in a day when no mother or child dies or suffers from preventable diseases".
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"I want to make primary care more effective in low-income countries"
As a 12-year-old, Rustam Nabiev, recipient of the KTH Innovation Award 2021, supported his family during the civil war in Tajikistan by collecting PET bottles. Today, his innovation Smart Paper Technology contributes to more efficient healthcare for millions of people in low-income countries.
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The Mummy: How Stephen Sommers pulled off an action-adventure-horror
ByNicola Austin
Action-adventure and horror don't usually go hand-in-hand, yet Stephen Sommer's 1999 re-imagining of pre-code 1932 horror flick The Mummy defied critics to become a box office success and fan favourite, spawning two sequels and a spinoff with Dwayne Johnson at the helm, whilst also influencing numerous films down the line.
The Mummy (1999) still remains one of my favourite films to date. As a huge fan of action-adventure and horror flicks, this is a rare Blockbuster which manages to incorporate elements from both genres, with a mix of romance and ancient Egyptian mythology for good measure. It's pure escapism and a huge amount of fun which never fails to immerse me in a thrilling adventure in Egypt, years before superhero flicks took over multiplexes across the world.
So how did Sommer pull off such an unexpected pairing of genres in a film which may have been a risky departure from the source material, to become one of the most fun (and definitely one my favourite) monster movies yet?
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In the mood for an action-adventure which harks back to the golden era of adventure blockbusters? The unforgettable magic and pure escapism of classic action-adventures have the power to whisk you away to exotic destinations across the world, as our heroes take us on exciting journeys and quests. There hasn't been a film that's captured the nostalgic spirit of adventure quite like the Indiana Jones franchise until The Mummy, complete with key elements such as; expeditions involving hidden tombs, trap doors, puzzles/booby traps to overcome and buried treasure/historical items to find. These films are fast-paced and packed full of action, often exploring historical myths and legends along the way.
But Sommer didn't stop there, the director added elements of comedy and romance to the screenplay, resulting in a sweeping and hugely entertaining romp full of heart and humour. Stars Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser wonderfully capture the bickering nature of Michael Douglas' Jack Colton and Kathleen Turner's Joan Wilder pairing in 1984 action-adventure Romancing the Stone, whilst also fully embracing the more ridiculous and fantastical elements of the genre. The leading duo are charming and amusing, yet never take things too seriously, gleefully leaning into the tropes and plot holes for a hugely fun ride. The addition of John Hannah's useless sidekick, Jonathan Carnahan, also bolstered the comedic elements – with the central trio clearly influencing the main characters in Disney's Jungle Cruise.
Meanwhile there's plenty of scares too, as Sommers sets a new precedent for the iconic monster in Arnold Vosloo's Imhotep. Long gone are the bandages and slow, stomping walk, replaced with a faster, almost unstoppable force with supernatural powers – proving a formidable foe for the modern era.
It revitalised the monster movie with a fresh take on horror
Producers James Jacks and Sean Daniel originally pitched the idea of an updated Mummy flick back in the late 80s, with numerous directors and writers hired to draft a screenplay and direct the project for Universal, even with the legendary George A. Romero onboard at one point. Despite the behind-the-scenes production issues, Universal were still hoping for another hit monster movie which drew on the beloved Universal Classic Monsters – enter Sommer and his new vision for the classic character.
The director pitched a fresh and scarier take on the almost tragic villain, while the central narrative stayed true to the original 1932 Boris Karloff Mummy. In result, Arnold Vosloo's newly resurrected Imhotep stepped out of the lumbering bandages of old to emerge as a faster, meaner and more thrilling ancient monster for our heroes to tackle.
Watching the film for the first time as a child, there were plenty of suspenseful moments and scares which creeped me out (and still do!) There's the gouged out eyes of O'Connell's competitors, the flesh eating scarab beetles which strip a man to bone, grim deaths shown in shadows on walls and bugs that burrow under your skin. But nothing tops the scares from the just come-to-life skeletal Imhotep, thanks to the still impressively terrifying CGI effects, particularly as he sucks the life force out of unsuspecting adventurers to rejuvenate himself. Thank goodness for cats!
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The impressive visual effects and action sequences still hold up today
Effects house Industrial Lights and Magic (ILM) really brought the thrilling magic and terrifying horror set pieces to life with a number of impressive visual effects, which still look fantastic – adding to a real rewatchability of the film. John Berton Jr. (who previously worked on Terminator 2) was the visual effects supervisor, incorporating exciting new techniques in particle sims, motion capture and computer-generated imagery, reportedly costing $15 million of the budget alone.
Sommer and the ILM team brought a new twist on the iconic monster, combining a mix of live-action acting with prosthetics, make-up and digital effects, incorporating the use of digital tracking, for a more believable (and terrifying!) reincarnation. Imhotep has four distinct visual stages during his resurrection, with a varying mix of prosthetics and VFX used. But the most impressive shot has to be the one where a mostly reanimated Imhotep eats a scarab beetle which has just entered his mouth through a huge hole in his cheek – it's a scene that still makes me shudder! Motion capture, a relatively new form of technology which was still being developed at the effects house, was utilised to bring the character to life in his more decayed state, complete with complex digital textures.
Along with bringing a reanimated corpse gradually to life with a surprising amount of believability, ILM also crafted a number of outstanding sequences which impressively blended with the more practical action scenes. One of the main highlights of the film is the sequence where Imhotep magically commands a sandstorm to transform into a giant version of his own face, with the aim of consuming O'Connell's airplane whole. The battle sequences and fight choreography are impressively staged, while also entertaining and exciting. The scene in which O'Connell saves Evie from being sacrificed by battling Imhotep's mummified priests is a brilliant throwback to the mummies of old, whilst also adding some comedic relief and showcasing Brendan Frasier's fight skills.
The spectacle of the filming locations and production
While ILM did a phenomenal job of bringing the more fantastical elements to life using cutting edge digital techniques, Sommers paired this with plenty of on-location shoots and impressive sets, maintaining a level of realism and practicality which grounds the action.
Filming primarily took place in Marrakech, Morocco and the Sahara desert outside the town of Erfoud, which doubled as exteriors for the ancient lost city of Hamunaptra. This town was the home of another impressive action sequence – the Battle of Hamunaptra – which involved two hundred cast members as the Tuareg horseman who lead the charge towards O'Connell, Benny and eighty actors starring as officers of the French Foreign Legion.
There's no denying that the film is visually striking thanks to the impressive sets, costumes, vehicles and props which transport you to 1920s Egypt. A number of the sets were painstakingly constructed, but none more impressively so than Hamunaptra, which was built in an old fort inside a dormant volcano crater! This part of the Sahara desert also appeared as the exterior of SPECTRE's crater facility in the 2015 Bond movie.
Another standout set is the underground tunnels and passageways of the necropolis and the cavernous chamber which is absolutely packed full of historical statues, inscriptions, trap doors, archaeological artefacts, ancient treasures and mystical books. These sets and productions really did evoke the golden age action-adventure films, wonderfully capturing the exciting spirit Steven Spielberg rebirthed in the Indiana Jones franchise. I know I certainly wanted to be an archaeologist and explorer after watching this flick for the first time!
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The cast had fantastic chemistry
You know that meme, my sexual orientation is the cast of The Mummy? Well I think we can all agree that perfectly sums up the eye candy of the central cast!
George of the Jungle lead Brendan Frasier, primarily known for his comedy roles, starred as the dashing treasure hunter Rick O'Connell, alongside Rachel Weisz as the endearingly clumsy but cute librarian/budding Egyptologist. The leading pair shared a sweet chemistry which brilliantly defied gender stereotypes in the genre (and let's face it, they were both stunning!)
Rick is a gun-tooting, swashbuckling adventurer dressed head-to-toe in typical Indiana Jones garb, complete with a leather shoulder gun holster. He's the typically brawny American who thinks shooting at a magical sandstorm in the shape of Imhotep's face is a good plan. However there's more than meets the eye to the charming O'Connell as, in some ways, he defies the traditional hero archetype. He isn't your typical Bond-esque womaniser, as he does act a little nervous around Evie at times, and on numerous occasions Evie has to save him. The pair's initial annoyance for each other slowly evolves into admiration, as their chemistry grows.
Arnold Vosloo's Imhotep is a wholly formidable foe for our leading pair, and while he isn't afforded as many lines, he commands fear and terror wherever he goes. Driven by his desire to resurrect his ancient lover Anck-su-namun, the character is motivated by his surprisingly tragic backstory. While the mysterious and charismatic horseback-riding Medjai warrior Ardeth Bay (Oded Fehr) aids O'Connell, Evie and Jonathan in their quest to return Imhotep to his grave. Intriguingly, the character was actually meant to be covered head-to-head in tattoos before Somers changed his mind!
The film champions female-driven stories
While females are finally leading tentpole action blockbusters such as Black Widow, Jungle Cruise and Wonder Woman, The Mummy was paving the way for female-driven stories 20 years prior. Rachel Weisz' loveable librarian and aspiring academic Evelyn Carnahan (aka Evie) has long been an icon for me, as it was so refreshing to see an unapologetically nerdy but wholly endearing protagonist as the main heroine of the tale.
Evie is a rare leading lady who's primary motivations are to progress her career, deepen her knowledge in archaeology and finally be accepted into the leading group of academics; the prestigious Bembridge Scholars. Bearing in mind that the film is set in 1920, this is a hugely progressive and ambitious depiction for a woman in that era. It's her passion to improve her field experience and seek out the mysterious artifact (the Book of Amun-Ra) which leads to the formation of the merry band of adventurers. Therefore, her ambitions predominantly drive the narrative, subverting the typically male-led action adventures.
Despite initially resurrecting the villainous Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo) and facing derogatory remarks from men throughout the mission, Evie never doubts her own abilities and intelligence. The character is self-assured and determined, loves adventure and is brilliantly funny, yet Sommers isn't afraid to give her flaws – she's also clumsy and naive but grows and learns throughout the film. In previous action-adventure films, it's the strong male lead who swoops in to save the day, yet in The Mummy, it's Evie's intelligence and translating skills which come in most handy – saving the band in the most crucial moments.
And yes there's even some romance – but it's never forced or at the detriment of Evie's character development – the quest always comes first, defying typical conventions of the time. She's thankfully not the archetype damsel in distress for Rick O'Connell to save and sweep off her feet, the romance gradually evolves as a subplot throughout the runtime, with O'Connell seemingly being the one to fall for her passion and spirit.
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Meanwhile, Patricia Velásquez's Anck-Su-Namun is also an intriguing and tragic, yet somewhat underused, character who's resurrection proves to be Imhotep's main drive and motivation. Despite largely resigned to flashbacks, Anck-Su-Namun does get a larger role in the sequel, encapsulating more of the villainous role.
The film's impact at the box office
Initially released on the 7th May in the US and 25th June in the UK, The Mummy kicked off the summer blockbuster season, hitting the No.1 slot for the first two weekends (until Star Wars: The Phantom Menace was released.) The reviews from critics weren't overwhelmingly positive, but despite this audiences seemed to enjoy the entertaining flick, with the film grossing over $43 million in its opening weekend in the US and Canada, and eventually over $415 million worldwide. Considering the production budget for the film was around the $80 million mark, which is surprisingly cheap compared to today's blockbuster, that was an impressive and hugely profitable return.
The film's box office performance and commercial success, along with a generally positive response from filmgoers, lead to a franchise for Universal Studios. Director Sommers and the majority of the cast returned for the 2001 The Mummy Returns, which saw a more involved narrative (and fight sequences) for both leading females, Rachel Weisz and Patricia Velásquez. This sequel made even more of a profit, grossing $435 million worldwide, and even had the second highest opening weekend of all time behind The Lost World: Jurassic Park. A third instalment, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008), was launched, however without Sommer and Weisz.
The second instalment even led to prequel The Scorpion King (2002), which saw wrestler-turned-actor known as The Rock lead his own spinoff film, which marked the beginning of his own successful acting career. The franchise continued with spin offs including an animated series, Scorpion King sequels and even a popular ride – Revenge of the Mummy – which opened in Universal Studios Florida 2004.
The success of the beloved franchise resulted in Universal attempting to reboot the property and kickstart a new 'Dark Universe' in a Marvel-esque shared universe, which would connect the studio's monster movie characters. However, the 2017 film, directed by Alex Kurtzman and starring Tom Cruise, failed to encapsulate any of the spirit of the 1999 original. In result, the 'tentpole' flick opened with an underwhelming $31 million, as it struggled to a domestic take of $80 million, clearly nowhere near returning the reported budget of $125 million(!)
It's hard to imagine a film which has better encapsulated the fun spirit of previous action-adventures, whilst also interweaving terrifying horror moments and a sweet central romance. While Disney's Jungle Cruise came close, with a brilliant dynamic between leads Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt and Jack Whitehall, I couldn't help but feel like the film was a pastiche of better films that came before it – while lifting A LOT from The Mummy. Yes, there was even a ladder scene!
With Disney recently announcing an official sequel, along with a fourth Jumanji flick and an Uncharted adaptation in the works, it'll be interesting to see whether this resurgence in action-adventure films will break any new ground in the genre. Will the upcoming movies perhaps delve into more of the fantasy/horror elements Sommers did so well?
As it's Halloween season, I'll certainly be scheduling in a Mummy franchise rewatch (albeit perhaps skipping the Tomb of the Dragon Emperor), along with Sommers subsequent monster flick Van Helsing (which is criminally underrated if you ask me). It's clear to see the passion and enthusiasm the director had for monster movies, (along with elevating librarians!) has not quite been recaptured yet.
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Hoteles City Express Reports 10.2% Chain-wide Growth in RevPar and 21.3% Growth in Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2015
November 30, -0001 April 23, 2015 by Nevistas News
Total revenues came to $376.4 million, an increase of 21.0% over the same period in 2014, mainly due to a 19.9% rise in Occupied Room Nights at the Chain level, combined with growth of 10.2% in Revenue per Available Room.
Hoteles City Express S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: HCITY), announced its results yesterday for the first quarter ("1Q15") of 2015. The figures have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and are presented in Mexican Pesos ("$").
Financial and Operating Highlights (1Q15)
Total revenues came to $376.4 million, an increase of 21.0% over the same period in 2014, mainly due to a 19.9% rise in Occupied Room Nights at the Chain level, combined with growth of 10.2% in Revenue per Available Room ("RevPAR").
Operating Income was $58.6 million in 1Q15, an increase of 28.6% over the same quarter of the prior year.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA were $118.8 million and $120.7 million respectively, increases of 24.1% and 21.3%, over the same period a year earlier. EBITDA margin and Adjusted EBITDA margin for the period were 31.6% and 32.1%, respectively.
Net Income for the period rose to $45.2 million, an increase of 171.4% over the 1Q14. Net Income Margin came to 12.0% for the quarter.
At the Chain level, occupancy for 1Q15 reached 57.1%, 185 basis points ("bps") ahead of the same period a year earlier. Average Daily Rate ("ADR") and RevPAR showed increases of 6.6% and 10.2% over the prior corresponding period, at $762 and $435 respectively.
At the close of the quarter, the Chain was operating 96 hotels, a gain of 11 new units compared to 85 hotels at the close of the same period in 2014. The number of rooms in operation in 1Q15 was 10,929, a gain of 13.0% compared to the 9,670 rooms that were operating at the close of 1Q14.
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Operating Statistics for the Chain
Number of Hotels at the End of the Period
Number of Rooms at the End of the Period
Number of Installed Room Nights
Number of Occupied Room Nights
Average Occupancy Rate (%)
185 pbs
ADR ($)
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Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%)
9 pbs
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Adjusted EBITDA = Operating Income + depreciation + amortization + non-recurring expenditures (pre-opening expenditures for new hotels).
Luis Barrios, Chief Executive Officer of Hoteles City Express, commented:
"We are proud to announce our results for the first quarter of 2015, which show double digit growth in RevPAR, Revenues, Operating Income, Adjusted EBITDA and Net Income. Importantly, the strengthening trend in the Chain's key metrics of occupancy and rate continued during the period. Looking ahead, we are focused on building upon the positive track record of our key operating metrics and reaching the goals outlined for our development plan and new hotel openings.
During the quarter, Hoteles City Express remained positioned as the leading hotel chain in Mexico's limited service segment, with 96 hotels in operation and a development plan for 18 to 20 new hotels over the course of the year. We hosted more than half a million guests throughout 29 states and 58 cities in Mexico, as well as in Costa Rica and Colombia.
Despite an economic backdrop characterized by uncertainty, subdued expectations for growth in Mexico and high volatility in main economic indicators, Hoteles City Express is presenting record operating figures. Operating revenues and results continue on the right path, with growth in excess of 20%, and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.1% for the quarter. This is significant given that the first quarter of the year has the lowest occupancy rates due to seasonality, in addition to the impact of new hotel openings in the final months of 2014.
We remain focused on expanding our installed capacity through the execution of our development plan and we continue to acquire land at sites where we see long-term growth potential, where our business model can meet the needs of travelers looking for a high price/ value ratio.
Proudly, we also announce that in March, we were recognized by the CEMEFI with the Socially Responsible Company award, the result of various initiatives that the Company has been implementing in connection with sustainability and social responsibility.
We continue working to strengthen our competitive position and offer our shareholders an investment alternative for profitable growth and exposure to the entire value chain of the hotel industry."
About Hoteles City Express:
Hoteles City Express is considered the leading and fastest-growing limited-service hotel chain in Mexico, in terms of number of hotels, number of rooms, geographic presence, market share and revenues. Founded in 2002, Hoteles City Express specializes in offering high-quality, comfortable and safe lodging at affordable prices via a limited-service hotel chain geared mainly towards domestic business travelers. With 98 hotels in operation located throughout Mexico, Costa Rica and Colombia, Hoteles City Express operates four distinct brands: City Express, City Express Plus, City Express Suites and City Express Junior to serve different segments of its target market. In June 2013, Hoteles City Express completed its IPO and began trading on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "HCITY;" furthermore, on October 8, 2014, Hoteles City Express completed a subsequent public offering of stock with the aim of accelerating its growth in new hotels in coming years.
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The marquee lights shine brightly. And not just from the Ed Sullivan Theater across Broadway. 's relocated New York office has its own blazing display right inside. Marquee lettering, inspired by theater signage and rising through three of the five levels, sizzles with lights that spell out a quotation attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in translation: "Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." That conviction finds apt expression in the office overall, orchestrated by principal and design director .
Larger, at 120,000 square feet, the new office represents multiple changes. The antithesis of "backstage," previous environs were "formal, corporate," Morton says, reflecting the character of Gensler in earlier days, when its clients tended to be straitlaced financial and law firms. While those clients still abound, many are looking to jazz up their workplaces, too. Plus, Gensler has segued into more creative-minded interiors for such buzzy clients as , , and as well as diversifying into branding. In the process, staffers have become younger and hipper.
Much of the ancillary furniture came from the old office. 's Brno chairs, purchased decades ago, were still going strong, just in need of reupholstering. Now they're pink, red, or orange. Some line a conference table, and others surround an Eero Saarinen table in a meeting area where Dan Flavin studies for light sculptures hang on the wall. From the meeting area, doors open to a meeting room that accommodates 100 in auditorium seating. Strands of aluminum beads, salvaged from the old reception area, now shade the windows of this large space—known as Studio 53 in honor of the legendary nightclub Studio 54, a block uptown.
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Proper 17(B): What About the Rules?
Proper 17 (B): What About the Rules?
My spouse and I have a niece who is bright, glib, cheerful, and curious. From an early age, she's one of those kids you want to listen to because everything that comes out of her mouth is unexpected and often hilarious. Yet, like so many extremely bright children, she has a particular penchant for seeking out precisely what she is not supposed to do. We talk about her as being the textbook example of obeying the letter of the law rather than the spirit of the law. Not supposed to go past this point on the driveway? Well, she's going to play exactly on that border. Need to sit down for meals? She can figure out the most complex and uncomfortable looking squat that is hard to classify as either "sitting" or "standing." I watch her parents constantly have to decide whether she's pushing the boundary too far, or whether her precise but hardly innocent obedience to their instructions is, technically, within the rules. Suffice to say, she's awesome.
But what is cute in an exasperating child isn't so attractive in full-grown adults, and I see Jesus tackling that impulse as he verbally spars with the Pharisees in this passage. They look to a clear law and can't see any reason to flout it; why would Jesus' followers be so careless about their ritual washing? It's tradition; it's presumably not that hard to do. In the disregard for this one law, I imagine, they see more than just eating with unwashed hands; they fear (or maybe hope to find) that this is evidence that Jesus and his followers aren't as good of Jews as others think they are. Maybe this relatively innocuous choice reveals them as disdainful of tradition, or ignorant of it; maybe this choice is all the confirmation they need to be able to dismiss this band of misfits as nothing more than a group of troublemakers who don't really care about their religion.
I wish it were harder to think of modern equivalents, but I know all too well how this plays out in my Catholic tradition. You don't go to Mass every Sunday? Well, you must not have any real idea of what Catholicism means. You don't go to the sacrament of Reconciliation twice a year like the bishops recommend? Then how can you expect anyone to take you seriously when you claim to love the Church? You've decided to use a method of birth control that the Church condemns? You're not a real Catholic.
I'm endlessly frustrated when my faith tradition is regarded (by insiders or outsiders) as somehow nothing more than a collection of rules to follow. It's something I hear often from my undergraduate students, especially those who weren't raised in any religious tradition. Christianity, from their perspective, is a set of strict beliefs that one must wholly accept and flawlessly adhere to, and anyone who marches out of time is sent packing. It worries me that that is what they've seen modeled. The letter of the law, in this interpretation, has no room for humanity, for context, for imperfection, or for conscientious dissent – it is synonymous with the whole religion. To be Christian is to follow orders.
This is why I am so heartened by the way Jesus teaches following this tiff, calling attention to a person's motivations and intentions as far more important than the rules they follow. He refuses to argue about the specific rule and instead pushes his learners to think beyond compliance into the much harder space of morality. What does it mean to be greedy, or deceitful, or lewd? That's tougher to answer than the question of whether one washed one's hands properly before a meal. Sometimes it's easier to "round down" and to obey a rule rather than to try and figure out why that rule exists in the first place, what it's supposed to encourage and discourage within a person's heart. My niece will, at least eventually, understand that the boundaries her parents impose are usually about safety (stay on the sidewalk!) or compassion (you can't hit your sister and take her toy) – if she somehow grew up without realizing this, and without trying out the values for herself (my friend is upset; is it more compassionate to let her vent, or to help her come up with a solution?), we probably would say something went wrong in her learning. In the same way, rules make great litmus tests; moral discernment, by contrast, is messy, awkward, and fraught with mistakes. You can be a great rule-follower by, well, obeying the rules; it's darn near impossible to be a moral person without screwing up a lot because so much of our moral development happens by observing and acknowledging our errors.
Personally, I think that any work we can do as religious professionals or ministers to de-emphasize "rules" and talk in more expansive ways about moral decision-making is worthwhile, and not because the behavioral guidance passed down in our tradition is worthless. Far from it; to comprehend the "rules" is to understand more about virtue and vice and how earlier Christians have wrestled with the same questions. But we do ourselves a disservice when we forget to dig in, when we let our tradition be reduced to a series of boxes to tick. The goal for my niece is that she'll come to understand what the rules are about (safety, boundaries, love, compassion); same deal for us. Jesus seemed to think so, anyway.
Dr. Emily Kahm is a Teaching Fellow in Religion at Augustana College in Illinois, where she teaches courses on contemporary Christianity and Catholicism. She resides with her spouse, Chris, in Iowa, along with their dog, Bosco, and rabbits, Exodus and Hildegard.
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The WZFO was the first company to mass-produce photographic equipment in Poland, beginning with the Start camera in 1953-1954. Between 1954-1957, WZFO introduced the Fenix, a relatively higher-end viewfinder camera, and the Druh, a simple Bakelite-cased camera popular with young people. When the Druh series ceased production around 1958, the Ami series was introduced as its replacement. In 1962, the firm released the Alfa, a small 35-mm camera that came in unconventional colors such as powder blue.

During its years in production, WZFO also produced a range of photographical equipment such as lenses, flash bulbs, magnifiers, and similar items.

In 1968, at the direction of the Heavy Industry Ministry, WZFO was merged with Polish Optical Industries.

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Interview: Feeder's Grant Nicholas
By Sarah McCrossan
It's hard to believe that it has been 20 years since Feeder first burst onto the UK music scene with their mini-album 'Swim' in 1996, and since then they have clocked up 9 albums – 3 of them Top 5 hits.
After a four year break ,which saw front man Grant Nicholas release his first solo album 'Yorktown Heights', Feeder are back with a new single 'Universe of Life' and their 10th studio album 'All Bright Electric,' set to be released on 30th September 2016.
I was lucky enough to catch up with the front man and talk to him about the album.
Sarah: Hi Grant, great to talk to you. So Feeder are back after a 4 year hiatus,why was the time right now to return?
Grant: "I don't know that it is [laughs]! The plan was to have a bit of a break and I was going to do some writing for other artists. I didn't have plans to do a solo album really but then I wrote material that was different to Feeder and then I had enough for an album, then a mini-album. I was just keeping busy and Taka [Hirose, bass player] was off doing a side thing in Japan. I was writing more and it just moved into Feeder songs. It's a really good album. My solo stuff has brought something to these songs and in a way the new Feeder album was born from it."
GNI: The first single off the album is 'Universe of Life' which was released on 15/7/16 and it marks a return to the old Feeder sound of down tuned sludgy guitars. What can we expect from the new album?
Grant: "Well the music is more riffy so I can see what you mean about the 'old' sound but we've always had a specific guitar sound and we have great chemistry. But there is a sound similar to back when we made 'Polythene'. I feel this album has a bigger sound, more analogue. It touches on elements of 1970's rock also.
"I feel in a way Feeder have always been misjudged as a band and we were once called the 'British Smashing Pumpkins' in an attempt to pigeon hole our sound. But just because we had went slightly poppier doesn't mean we weren't Feeder anymore. Personally I like music that is new but sounds influenced by older stuff like The Black Keys, Jack White, Queens of the Stone Age and even Arctic Monkeys sound so I am hoping we will pick up some fans of bands like those with the new album as well as pleasing our fans who have always been there."
GNI: So do you intend to carry on with the solo stuff and which do you prefer, Feeder or solo writing and playing?
Grant: "Well, the solo stuff influenced the new record a lot. Like, I wasn't going to go away from the band and do a dance record or typically catchy stuff so while it was different to Feeder, it helped with the new album. But I intend to carry on the solo writing and it's good for my head space.
"But at the minute I want to focus on Feeder as too many things can leave people confused. Plus I have two kids [laughs]! I see people in like 8 bands and think 'how do you have the energy?'! But I have been doing some producing and really I am enjoying Feeder more than ever. Its more natural. There's no pressure now like there was with previous album making. I've been writing and recording tracks at home, then Taka will come round and have a listen and give his input. Plus, I got to take long breaks and really live with the tracks."
GNI: 'Polythene' will be 20 years old next year as it was release on 18th May 1997. Any plans for touring and playing it as an album in full?
Grant: "Well , 'Swim' is 2o years this year too. So, we might do! [laughs] Why, would you come? [laughs] We just started with 'Swim' as we wanted to do a mini-album and we got great reviews so it was a great launch pad and 'Polythene' just went from there.
"For now though, the plans are to tour the new record and go to Japan. There's talk of other places like the US as we have fans there also, then blitz as many festivals as we can get [laughs]! That's why we only did the Isle of Wight festival this year so we would be back with a bang. We also had Nathan Connolly from Snow Patrol playing with us at that. He lives near me and had done a solo project too (Little Matador)."
GNI: Will Connolly be touring with Feeder on the UK dates and was he brought in to beef up the sound?
Grant: "Well, we usually have a keyboard player who triggers guitar samples for some songs, but I like a live guitar to play the little subtleties and melody lines. We have never needed extra people really. Feeder have always had a big sound anyway."
GiggingNI: After over 20 years of touring are there any standout moments for you?
Grant: "We've played with Red Hot Chilli Peppers, U2, Coldplay and The Rolling Stones. They were all high points for sure. But doing our own arena tour was massive. Other high points were playing festivals like Fuji Rock in Japan. And the first time we played Reading Festival everyone was like 'Who's this band?' and we got a great welcome and Steve Lamacq came and watched us, totally got it and championed us from then on.
"I feel that Feeder have consistently made good music and but I feel more inspired now than ever. I don't know why, maybe its because having 2 kids has broken me [laughs]! I have an 11year old and a 9 year old. My daughter had done artwork for my solo album and sings on this Feeder album. They are both artistic , and that's cool because my wife and I are also so its good to pass that on. For some people they have a family and then are really uninspired but for as long as we do Feeder I want to keep pushing forward.
"For me Feeder is about moving forward. And you know, I think we do well at it. It could be worse. At least I still have my hair! And its all natural now ha ha with a few greys! [laughs] But really, the record is a mixed bag, I feel more comfortable now in the band and I really believe in the album. I hope you do too."
GiggingNI: And finally, are you looking forward to playing Belfast?
Grant: "I can't wait to get back to play in Belfast, I've had some great nights there. And some rough hangovers! It sounds terrible but a bit of alcohol sometimes helps me to write. But the hangovers aren't great now I'm older! (laughs) I look forward to seeing the Belfast crowd and playing the new album and some old songs."
Feeder play the Limelight on 17th October 2016. 'All Bright Electric' is released on 30th September 2016. Tickets are available to purchase priced £24.50 here.
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How do the children refer to the painting outside of the time that it is taken down to paint on a birthday? What meaning does the painting hold outside of the act of being a canvas?
The teachers have observed the children frequently refer to the painting during snack, recalling what they did on their birthdays and the colors they painted with on their birthdays. Children with upcoming birthdays share their preferences for the color they wish to add to the canvas on their birthday.
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Q: How to write this symbol for a Banach algebra? How to write the following symbol in LaTeX

that's used for Banach algebras.

A: It is a fraktur "E".
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$\mathfrak{E}_p(I)$
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I think you could have a faulty graphics card. The reason I say this is because if you keep trying you eventually get it to work.
If the fault occurs all the time then it would point to a setting in the UEFI such as fast boot or CSM but as you have not mentioned flashing the UEFI or changing any of the settings then this is unlikely.
This is nothing to do with OS drivers. When you boot a PC one of the first things the UEFI will do is to access the BIOS in the graphics card (VBIOS) which it needs to do quickly before it moves on. What appears to be happening here is that the UEFI is unable to access the VBIOS most of the time and is outputting this message but if you keep at it, it will eventually get there.
As rdave13 suggested, try reseating the graphics card. The only other option would be to try another graphics card.


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I'm finding that I often asked about my fitness routine. What I eat, what workouts I do, how I stay motivated throughout the week. Ya know, fitness-y stuff.
While I could write a literal novel on everything I do to stay in shape (don't worry those posts will come in time, I just have to stock up on sugar-free red bull in order to knock them out), I'll start by sharing my top 10 tips to live a fit 'n healthy life.
Don't forget… little things go a long way, people!
1. Find a workout that you actually enjoy.
But if you need a little boost to enjoy your workout… a cute workout set will 100% do the trick. (Or maybe that's just me? Idk, I need shopping rehab.) My all white attire is from Cute Booty Lounge and I'm obsessed. I'll obviously ruin it by sweating off makeup and fake tan, but hey, it looks good?
I make it a point to chug a full glass of water right when I wake up. It's a great way to fire up your metabolism and keep you hydrated for the day. I also drink a full glass of water before I eat any meal because I find that it helps me eat slower and stay full.
3. Find a workout buddy or accountability partner.
Staying healthy is always more doable when you have someone doing it with you. Whether it is your roommate or your coworker, find your fitness friend. Go try new workouts together, text each other healthy recipes, vent when you are feeling like you aren't making progress. It's a lot easier to stay on track when you have someone else to encourage you.
4. Cut the sugar at Starbucks.
I am the world's biggest coffee drinker. For real.
And for the longest time, I would treat myself to a tasty drink at Starbucks not realizing how much sugar is in each of their drinks. A simple vanilla latte has 35 grams of sugar, people!!! I still let myself go there… everyday… but now I stick to a normal iced coffee with almond milk.
Every Sunday I sit down with my planner, look at my schedule and plan that weeks workouts. It is a good way for me to know what I am getting myself into and mentally prepare. If I know I am going out on a Friday or Saturday night, I will pencil in a harder workout those days to counteract the margaritas I am inevitably about to consume.
6. Veggies and protein are your friend. And so is Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel seasoning.
I eat pretty clean. Ok, very clean.
Minus when I slip up here and there on the weekends and at happy hour. We are all human, right?
I try to incorporate a serving of veggies or lean protein into every meal. It can be bland but guess what THIS SEASONING IS GOD'S GIFT TO THE EARTH AND MAKES EVERYTHING TASTE DELIGHTFUL. So eat your brussell sprouts, kids.
7. Sleep at least 8 hours a night and limit your naps.
I do not nap during the day. I know, I am a psycho and you probably don't trust me now.
But my body doesn't sleep well if it is light outside and when I do try and take naps, I end up just lying in bed longer than needed. Instead, I make sure I get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. It is a magical concept. People call me a grandma for going to sleep so early and there is no way you'll be able to reach my phone past 11… but haters gonna hate. I am 20x more productive with a full night's sleep.
8. Pay attention to what you're eating and read the labels!
You'd be surprised how many things you think are "healthy," are actually terrible for you! Those Lean Cuisine pizzas (that I sadly love) are pure sodium, people!
I use an app called MyFitnessPal to track when I eat and it helps me be mindful of what I am putting into my body.
9. Find ways to stay moving.
Take the stairs, walk to the grocery store, stretch while watching TV. All these things are quick ways to stay fit and require so little effort! Or be a weirdo like me and do some donkey kicks while watching The Bachelor. Just ask Alex, it happens.
10. Don't be too hard on yourself + give yourself some self love.
You won't always be able to live the healthiest life. And you won't always have the time to get a workout in. Don't stress if you get off track, life happens and just bounce back the next week!
I am the worst about being hard on myself and too self critical. But instead of beating yourself up, BUILD YOURSELF UP.
Love this! If I slip up at lunch then my next meal is something healthier, or after I eat a cookie – or 4 – then I try to "burn it off" at my next sweat sesh!
Awesome tips!!! Would love for you to do a post on some of your favorite clean eating recipes that are somewhat quick/easy.


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When Staff Writer Meredith Nardino is not at Us Weekly's New York City office, she can be found bundled up on the couch in her tiny East Village studio, listening to records with a glass of wine in hand. An avid supporter of the performing arts since birth, Meredith will often spend her weekends at the nearest concert, dance showcase or musical she can find. Not only does she love to be up close and personal with her favorite bands at general admission shows, she's also a comedy fanatic and has watched every episode of Parks and Recreation, New Girl and Schitt's Creek more times than she cares to admit. Meredith basically lives at her neighborhood yoga studio and is on a constant mission to find the best cold brew the city has to offer. She has never once kept a houseplant alive (but no, she will not stop trying).
Work or writing background leading to expertise
Meredith has always had a passion for music, arts and culture, which led her to pursue a role as her university newspaper's designated music columnist for three years of her college career. She carried this love for music and entertainment with her to internships at The Celebrity Cafe and Baeble Music, where she was able to interview some of her favorite artists and cover live performances all over the city. Eventually, she went on to combine her knowledge of pop culture and politics at DoSomething.org, a non-profit organization focused on empowering young people to create social change.
Meredith found her ram-ily at Fordham University's Rose Hill campus, where she was a double major in journalism and communication & culture before graduating in 2018.
Before joining the Us Weekly team, Meredith was a contributor for Atwood Magazine and created campaign-related editorial content at DoSomething.org.
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Q: Call a handler function on event I believe it is possible to call a function in an event handler, just like this:
$([selector]).[event](function(){
    handlerFunction();
});

Is there a way of doing this in a more compact way? like this:
$([selector]).[event](handlerFunction());

In any case, how do you pass to handlerFunction() the element in which you're calling the event handler? Is it done implicitly? Is it needed a parameter both in the calling and function?
I got an unique handler function which behaves differently depending on the item that calls it and I don't know how to pass that info and even if this is correct.

A: $([selector]).[event](handlerFunction);

The element that triggered the event gets passed to handlerFunction via the this keyword:
function handlerFunction() {
    $(this).hide();
}

In this example, handlerFunction would hide the element that triggered the action. Notice that this is the DOM element, $(this) the jQuery equivalent.

A: You can pass the handlerFunction as reference, like this:
$([selector]).[event](handlerFunction);

If you use handlerFunction(), the function will be called, and the return value will be passed to the event handler

A: Do this:
$([selector]).[event](handlerFunction)

Don't put () after handlerFunction or else you'll call it immediately and use its return value as the function to run, which won't work because it doesn't return anything.
To access the element inside handlerFunction, use $(this), llike $(this).html('triggered!').


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An obligation contract commits the obligor to delivering a specified amount of a fungible asset (for example the Cash contract) at a specified future point in time. Settlement transactions may split and merge contracts across multiple input and output states. The goal of this design is to handle amounts owed, and these contracts are expected to be netted/merged, with settlement only for any remainder amount.
P - the product the obligation is for payment of.
Represents where in its lifecycle a contract state is, which in turn controls the commands that can be applied to the state. Most states will not leave the NORMAL lifecycle. Note that settled (as an end lifecycle) is represented by absence of the state on transaction output.
Subset of state, containing the elements specified when issuing a new settlement contract.


In a concert that may go down in rock history, the US band "Eagles of Death Metal" did their damnedest to exorcise the horror of the Bataclan massacre as they played in front of its survivors in Paris on Tuesday.
Eagles's frontman Jesse Hughes bounded off the stage to hug a survivor in her wheelchair, as the night wore on and the emotion grew.
The band then tore into a favorite song, "I Only Want You," but stopped halfway.
"Let's take a moment to remember, and then we will get back to the fun," said drummer for the night Josh Homme, Hughes' best friend and lead singer of "Queens of the Stone Age".
"Eagles of Death Metal" was playing at the Bataclan concert hall on November 13 when jihadists opened fire on defenseless fans.
The assault was the bloodiest in a string of attacks in central Paris and the national stadium that left 130 dead and 350 injured many grievously.


ʿ Uqba ibn Nafi ʿ (* 622, † 683 ), عقبة بن نافع بن عبد القيس القرشي االفهري / ʿ Uqba b. Nafi ʿ b. ʿ Abd al - Qays al - Fihri was Qurašī al - Arab governor of Ifriqiya ( 662-674 and 681-683 ). He is the founder of the city Qairawan.
ʿ Uqba ibn Nafi ʿ came from the clan of the Umayyads and was a nephew of ʿ Amr ibn al - ʿ as, the conqueror of Egypt. First ʿ Uqba was commander of the troops in Tripoli to protect the western border of Egypt. But He soon first forays into the Byzantine provinces of Ifriqiya.
From 662-674 the first governor of Ifriqiya, he began with the submission of the Maghreb. After a victory over the Byzantine Empire at Carthage and the area of present-day central Tunisia, he founded 670 there is a camp to secure the conquests. From this camp later Kairouan developed as an important cultural and economic center in North Africa. The camp was created in the interior of Ifriqiya in order to protect it from attacks by the Byzantine fleet, which continues dominated the Mediterranean. In Kairouan ʿ Uqba ibn Nafi ʿ founded 672 the first simple mosque in Ifriqiya, which rose later become one of the most important religious centers of Islam in North Africa. The main mosque of Kairouan still bears his name: Jami ʿ ʿ Uqba Sīdī.
After a replacement by Abu Muhajir Dinar ( 674-681 ) was appointed governor of Ifriqiya ( 681-683 ) ʿ Uqba ibn Nafi ʿ Caliph Yazid I. from again. He came forward with his army through the Maghreb to the Atlantic. Because of the uncertain replenishment and the uprisings of the Berber tribes but he had to withdraw again. South of Biskra, at Tahuda the Arab army was defeated by 683 the Berbers under Kusaila ibn Lemzem, where ʿ Uqba coincided with a large part of his army. After this defeat, conquered the Berber quite Ifriqiya and the Muslims had to retreat into Cyrenaica.


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Tadeusz Makowski, född 29 januari 1882 i Oświęcim, död 1 november 1932 i Paris, var en polsk målare.

Makowski utbildade sig vid akademin i Kraków 1903–1908 och flyttade därefter till Frankrike. Han utförde över 600 oljemålningar och flera tusen teckningar, akvareller och etsningar, där huvudtemat övervägande är barn framställda som små figurer i toppiga luvor. Makowski räknas som en av de främsta polska målarna under 1900-talets första hälft.

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Whose grocery list is that? A farmers-market shopper's, that's whose.
Peoria's newest farmers market, in a retail parking lot near 83rd Avenue and Thunderbird Road, offers these items and other customary fare such as free-range eggs and locally grown collard greens.
Merissa Ramos, who runs farmers markets in Scottsdale and Tempe, opened the Peoria market in January at the prompting of vendors who said there was demand in the West Valley.
The Peoria location has 33 vendor spaces, with sellers including a grass-fed-beef rancher and a dairy farmer.
Unlike markets held once a month, the latest market is open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Being a regular weekly market helps attract shoppers, Barrett Srstka, vendor at Made By Bees, said as he organized his tent before the crowds ambled started amblingin on a recent Sunday morning.
"It's nice to have something every week, so people can count on us on being here," Srstka said.
Glendale resident Angela Dillon, 37, said she heard about the market from a friend and stopped by to see what it offered. She picked up a tub each of Doctor Hummus' sun-dried-tomato pesto and artichoke hummus for $12.
"It's a bit more expensive, but I don't mind paying that, because you know it's made fresh and it's helping a local business," Dillon said.
The market's operator said it's "crucial" to support local farmers.
"We want to teach the community to lean on each other and to support each other," Ramos said.
She said it's important to know where food comes from.
"Our goal is to bring organic and pesticide-free food closer to people and to help them understand why this is a healthier way to live," she said.
Peoria resident Diego Johnson passed by the market without stopping, saying farmers markets in general tend to be too expensive.
Ramos said to consider: "How can the supermarket bring food to you for so cheap? Is it the low farmworker wages or the pesticides to let the food last longer?"
"Ours is the true cost to bringing healthy food," Ramos said.
Along with helping local vendors, Ramos said the markets can help area retailers by bringing in foot traffic.
That's how she and another partner got into the business in Scottsdale.
Ramos said she and her husband owned an information-technology business near 92nd Street and Shea Boulevard surrounded by small-business owners. They started the Scottsdale farmers market to draw traffic to the area. It has become a Saturday-morning destination that "brings the community together."
Ramos said it's too soon to gauge the success of the Peoria market, because it typically takes about eight weeks to get off the ground.
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