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Jens J. Wischmann: "Also in the hospitality sector, bathrooms need more lifestyle appeal."
"Interior lifestyle is an extremely popular topic right now and is also boosting the attractiveness of the bathroom, which is increasingly being perceived as a proper, fully fledged room," Jens J. Wischmann, VDS.
All photos: Karsten Jipp, Vereinigung Deutsche Sanitärwirtschaft e. V. (VDS)
Pop up my Bathroom Atelier
Jens J. Wischmann is Managing Director of the Association of the German Sanitary Industry (VDS) as well as Managing Director of the Bonn-based Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Sanitärwirtschaft mbH. Since becoming head of the umbrella association for German companies in the bathroom and sanitary sector in 2001, he has been representing members' joint interests by raising public awareness of the bathroom as living space.
In this interview Wischmann talks about growth markets, trends in bathroom design and Inside | Outside, the Pop up my Bathroom motto for the ISH digital 2021.
From one ISH to the next, Pop up my Bathroom has increasingly evolved into a central platform for ambitious bathroom planners and architects. Did you expect it to be so successful?
Yes and no. But we evidently recognised interior professionals' information needs and, with Pop up my Bathroom, have created an attractive platform with added value – whether it's the analogue version at the ISH or the digital version on the web and social media. We've not only identified a great many trend developments, we've amplified them and made them popular as well. With 1 million views this year, our neutral and ad-free Pop up my Bathroom website is heading for a new record. And about one-third of visitors to the site come from outside Germany. Those figures have grown in a totally organic way, without any investment in advertising, purely as a result of the added value the content delivers. Nobody could have foreseen just how successful the platform would be.
How will your current Pop up my Bathroom trend show address the changes we've experienced as a result of corona?
Hardly at all. That's not our subject matter. We want to show content that inspires and informs people and creates an appetite for the next few years. It goes without saying that our trend platform will address the changes in the market, but when it comes to observations and interpretations of how our bathroom culture is changing and which trends will be shaping bathroom design over the next few years, the corona experience has virtually no direct impact.
But you do see some indirect effects? What do you mean by that?
The kind of thing everybody can relate to. Up until recently, for example, I didn't realise just how important the bathroom is for things like upholding everyday rituals. The fact is, the private home and private spa are taking on greater significance in people's lives, and the experience of the pandemic and the resulting isolation have made customers even more aware of certain functions that are playing an increasingly important part in bathroom design – things like fitness or wellness, and especially relaxation. But the trend developments that Pop up my Bathroom is interested in for the ISH digital 2021 are more enduring than that; they're based on observations of lifestyles that are establishing themselves long term, on social and socio-structural developments like demographics and urbanisation, as well as on interior trends that are influencing the home in general. Those developments aren't being caused by corona; it's more that the pandemic is weakening or strengthening them. As in many other areas of life, the crisis is acting like a catalyst that accelerates developments and exposes strengths and weaknesses.
So how do you see the current economic situation for the bathroom?
Interior lifestyle is an extremely popular topic right now and is also boosting the attractiveness of the bathroom, which is increasingly being perceived as a proper, fully fledged room – with all the expectations of an aesthetic design and comfortable furnishings to match. In the private sector, the hugely important role that people's home environment plays in their quality of life is certainly a driver for the good to very good economic situation Germany's bathroom sector finds itself in. The bathroom is becoming a place of refuge within our own four walls and is experiencing a huge upgrade due to higher-quality furnishings and equipment. Given these very good market conditions, the challenges the trades are facing have more to do with staff shortages, which don't allow for much in the way of reserves – partly because we've had a recruitment problem for years now. Obviously our member companies with a strong export focus have been very directly affected by the global impact the pandemic is having on the economy – but so far, the decline in sales has been manageable.
"The ISH is the innovation engine for new products and trends in the bathroom."
"When it comes to setting a new quality standard, the challenges aren't so much associated with the individual products as with how to connect all the different products intelligently," Jens J. Wischmann, VDS.
Now the ISH 2021 will be purely digital. Does that change the situation for Pop up my Bathroom?
The ISH is always an important occasion for us because it's the innovation engine for new products and trends in the bathroom. Although the physical exhibition at the ISH 2021 in Frankfurt has had to be cancelled, that doesn't prevent us from communicating the trends for the ISH digital 2021. Right now we definitely also see advantages to that, because we have a functioning digital platform that's already accepted and used by the community. After all, business continues, and if anything the pandemic is only strengthening end customers' desire to renovate their homes and bathrooms. Pop up my Bathroom will play a special role in the ISH digital 2021 and perform an important function as an interface between the exhibitors who are taking part and interior professionals.
Speaking of refurbishing the bathroom: with Inside | Outside, Pop up my Bathroom is addressing the trend towards holistic bathroom planning.
Obviously that particular trend is nothing new for professionals, but the new technologies that are establishing themselves are making it more dominant. Plus, there's not enough public awareness. It's also about adapting the image of the trades to reflect the new realities. And the current Pop up my Bathroom campaign is only the first step.
So you want to draw attention away from the individual product and look behind the wall?
Exactly. When it comes to setting a new quality standard, the new challenges aren't so much associated with the individual products as with how to connect all the different products intelligently. For the future, we need a new understanding of integration, we need to adopt a holistic approach by trying out cross-system concepts. A fantastic lifestyle bathroom is only as good as the sum of the products in front of and behind the wall. A lot of building and home owners tend to ignore that and give in to the temptation of cheap prices in online shops or glossy photos. As we know, professional bathroom planning depends on several different trades working hand in hand to ensure smooth collaboration and coordination, and the true heroes of a minimalist bathroom are often "hidden away" behind the wall.
And at the same time, the Inside | Outside motto is also intended to draw attention to the growing bathroom refurbishment market, right?
Approx. 16.7 million Germans are planning to invest in their bathrooms in the near future, and 6.2 million are even planning a complete overhaul – and according to the B&L Renovation Study, that was back in spring! Given this background, the sector's leading international trade fair, the ISH digital 2021, takes on even more significance. Product concepts that are specifically intended for refurbishment and modernisation projects could help the sector take full advantage of the dynamism to be found in this market and make more efficient use of it, even when staffing levels are low. In Germany, the refurbishment of private bathrooms is a huge growth market and will keep us busy for the next 10 to 15 years.
"In the next few years, cosiness, sustainability and smartness will be the three themes that shape tomorrow's bathroom."
"Rather than showing the bathroom of a distant future, Pop up my Bathroom portrays the Smart Bathroom equipped with the technical possibilities of our time," Jens J. Wischmann, VDS.
Is the pent-up demand for bathroom refurbishment limited to the private sector?
The private sector is undoubtedly one area where demand is high, but Covid-19 has also resulted in increased requirements with regard to public and semi-public bathrooms in places like schools, restaurants, event locations and hotels. And it's not just hygiene concepts that are in demand: the ambience plays a vital role as well. To put it another way: in sports halls, schools, universities and preschools, acceptable bathrooms and toilets have to meet a certain hygiene standard. Here in Germany, there's definitely got a lot of catching up to do in that respect. And in the hospitality sector, i.e. in cafés, eateries, restaurants and hotels, bathrooms need more lifestyle appeal. Standards and expectations are definitely rising.
At the ISH 2019, Pop up my Bathroom proclaimed a new enthusiasm for colour in the bathroom. Which trends are you seeing right now?
For the ISH digital 2021 we'll be focusing on three important trend topics in The Bathroom Experience. In the next few years, cosiness, sustainability and smartness will be the three themes that shape tomorrow's bathroom – that's why we want to point the way with our Pop up my Bathroom campaign.
What do you mean by a Smart Bathroom? The bathroom of the future?
Rather than showing the bathroom of a distant future, Pop up my Bathroom portrays the Smart Bathroom equipped with the technical possibilities of our time. We were intending to use a combination of products that are already on the market to create an exemplary Smart Bathroom in the Europa Hall at the ISH 2021. That would certainly have been a first for the sector. Now we're working on the digital implementation of the idea and can combine the individual components and systems with one another virtually. It's fascinating – for us too!
And sustainability remains an important theme, I imagine?
We've been pointing to sustainability's increasingly important role in purchase decisions ever since we first showcased the Green Bathroom for the ISH 2011. When all the turmoil because of corona has died down and we're talking about content more again, sustainability will be one of the defining themes in professional bathroom planning. For the ISH digital 2021, we'll be showing where developments are right now and taking a look into the future.
"The refurbishment of private bathrooms is a huge growth market."
"The Living Bathroom is featuring more furniture and more fabrics, is more flexible and more attractive – and there's no shortage of old bathrooms that are waiting to be kissed awake," Jens J. Wischmann, VDS.
And what's behind the trend you've called Living Bathroom?
The Living Bathroom is a response to the still-growing demand for an individual, comfortable, convenient and cosy wellness retreat in one's own four walls. The bathroom has undergone a continuous upgrade in recent years: cosiness, zeitgeist, fashion and style are very much in demand as the cornerstones of a professionally planned bathroom, as are modern usage concepts that enhance the quality of the space and permit health-related activities. It's featuring more furniture and more fabrics, is more flexible and more attractive – and there's no shortage of old bathrooms that are waiting to be kissed awake.
Can you already say to what extent corona will have an impact on how people use the bathroom and how bathrooms are planned?
There's definitely a shift in perception. Our member companies are seeing increased demand for products with added hygiene benefits – things like touchless taps or soap and disinfectant dispensers. But there's also a growing demand for antibacterial finishes or hygienic shower toilets. In the hospitality sector, these hygiene conveniences meet with a very positive response from guests. And that has a knock-on effect on the planning of private bathrooms. A lot of people don't want to go without that level of hygiene and convenience in their own four walls any more. It's also interesting that an enhanced standard of hygiene in the bathroom often goes hand in hand with measures that improve sustainability.
What does more convenient hygiene have to do with sustainability?
Touchless taps use less water, smooth finishes and optimised, rimless toilets help save on cleaning products, and shower toilets reduce the amount of toilet paper while simultaneously enhancing the feeling of cleanliness. More convenient hygiene as a result of innovative products from the bathroom industry is a win-win situation for users and the environment.
What's on the Pop up my Bathroom agenda before the ISH digital 2021 kicks off?
After relaunching the website in summer 2020, we're in the process of stepping up our publication frequency. We're also responding to the numerous requests for a newsletter and will be publishing a regular trend newsletter from now on. We'll be presenting the Smart Bathroom, Green Bathroom and Living Bathroom before the ISH digital 2021 gets underway. For us, the ISH digital 2021 will be an occasion to showcase the new products from The Bathroom Experience.
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Moscow City Duma District 33 is one of 45 constituencies in Moscow City Duma. The constituency covers parts Butovo in South-Western Moscow since 2014. In 1993-2005 District 33 was based in Strogino and Khoroshyovo-Mnyovniki, however, after the number of constituencies was reduced to 15 in 2005, the constituency was eliminated.

Members elected

Election results

2001

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! colspan=2 style="background-color:#E9E9E9;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" |Candidate
! style="background-color:#E9E9E9;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" |Party
! style="background-color:#E9E9E9;text-align:right;" |Votes
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|align=left|Aleksandr Kovalyov
|align=left|Independent
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|28.69%
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|style="background-color:"|
|align=left|Tamara Shorina
|align=left|Independent
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|24.42%
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|style="background-color:"|
|align=left|Aleksandr Krutov
|align=left|Communist Party
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|18.60%
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|style="background-color:"|
|align=left|Yury Zelikovich
|align=left|Independent
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|8.68%
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|style="background-color:"|
|align=left|Sergey Maksimov
|align=left|Independent
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|2.10%
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|style="background-color:#000000"|
|colspan=2 |against all
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|13.81%
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| colspan="5" style="background-color:#E9E9E9;"|
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left;" | Total
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2014

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! style="background-color:#E9E9E9;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" |Party
! style="background-color:#E9E9E9;text-align:right;" |Votes
! style="background-color:#E9E9E9;text-align:right;" |%
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|style="background-color:"|
|align=left|Lyudmila Guseva
|align=left|United Russia
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|55.82%
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|style="background-color:"|
|align=left|Anton Tarasov
|align=left|Communist Party
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|18.10%
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|style="background-color:"|
|align=left|Aleksandr Popov
|align=left|Yabloko
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|9.24%
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|style="background-color:"|
|align=left|Platon Grekov
|align=left|Liberal Democratic Party
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|7.07%
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|style="background-color:"|
|align=left|Vyacheslav Makarov
|align=left|A Just Russia
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|6.47%
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2019

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! style="background-color:#E9E9E9;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" |Party
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|align=left|Lyudmila Guseva (incumbent)
|align=left|Independent
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|40.83%
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|style="background-color:"|
|align=left|Levon Smirnov
|align=left|Communist Party
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|32.00%
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|style="background-color:"|
|align=left|Vladimir Grinchenko
|align=left|Liberal Democratic Party
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|8.87%
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|style="background-color:"|
|align=left|Pavel Fedorov
|align=left|Communists of Russia
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|7.74%
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|style="background-color:"|
|align=left|Viktor Prisnyak
|align=left|Rodina
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|4.11%
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|style="background-color:"|
|align=left|Garegin Papyan
|align=left|A Just Russia
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|3.21%
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Share this Story: How do you spice up a baroque concert in Ottawa? Add a touch of theatre, and monsters
How do you spice up a baroque concert in Ottawa? Add a touch of theatre, and monsters
An upcoming concert is a rare example of the National Gallery hosting a companion concert tied to one of its exhibitions.
Lynn Saxberg
David Brennan (right) rehearses with cellist Olivier Henchiri, the artistic director of Ottawa Baroque Consort. Photo by Julie Oliver /Postmedia
The Ottawa Baroque Consort with David Brennan
How do you spice up a baroque concert in Ottawa? Add a touch of theatre, and monsters Back to video
2 p.m. Jan. 25, auditorium, National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr.
Tickets: $30 at the door or $27 advance, available at ottawabaroque.ca or by phone at 613-400-1511
Every once in a while, the Ottawa Baroque Consort revs up a program of period music with a shot of drama.
Their next show takes the stagecraft a step further, with Ottawa actor/comedian David Brennan telling stories inspired by Beautiful Monsters, an exhibition of prints and drawings at the National Gallery of Canada, as the orchestra performs music from the era and monster images are projected on a screen.
The upcoming concert is not only the first time the Ottawa Baroque Consort has added a visual-art element to one of its multi-disciplinary concerts, but is also a rare example of the National Gallery hosting a companion concert tied to one of its exhibitions.
The idea to add a theatrical element to centuries-old classical music was dreamed up by Jacinthe Hudon, a nurse who happens to be married to one of the Consort's founding members, cellist Olivier Henchiri, who's also the artistic director of the professional ensemble. She sat through her fair share of baroque concerts before it occurred to her that having something else on stage might keep her mind from wandering.
"Everybody knows at classical music concerts, you go, you sit, you applaud, you leave. I could do about 15 minutes of that before the music melded together," Hudon said. "Having something new and exciting to focus on keeps you stuck to the story. We don't have the special effects of movies but we can grab different art forms to stimulate your senses so that you don't fall back into the boring, automatic, passive listening experience."
She was also happy to have an outlet for her crafting skills, sewing, for example, music-stand covers out of vibrantly coloured fabric.
Her fresh perspective, not to mention a willingness to jump into any non-musical aspect of the behind-the-scenes work, has helped the Consort develop a dedicated following for its theatrical programs, and Hudon is now considered the director of these shows.
Of course, the music has to be top-notch, too. Founded 15 years ago as a chamber quartet, the Consort has grown into a small orchestra of 15 to 20 musicians, all performing on period instruments. What's remained constant is Henchiri's passion for early music performed with historical authenticity.
"What appeals to me is the richness of the history, and the place music had at the time of the Baroque era," said the 41-year-old musician. "There's so much more to discover in the music than we can tell just by listening to it. Baroque music had a lot to do with storytelling, describing things that happened, whether it's natural phenomenon like the weather or the sea, or the emotions that come out when you know how to read the manuscript."
Henchiri has been playing the cello since the age of nine, when he switched from viola for the simple reason that he thought it would be more comfortable to sit down while playing an instrument.
He went on to study at the Conservatory of Music in Gatineau and Toronto's Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute, specializing in period performance. Consort musicians must also be comfortable with the baroque technique, which involves using gut strings, a tapered bow and having proper training in the style.
With a harpsichordist in the lineup, the resulting sound is softer than a full orchestra, better suited to more intimate venues. In fact, the gallery's 400-seat auditorium will be the ensemble's biggest stage to date. Their usual concert home is Glebe-St. James United Church.
Brennan was brought into the creative fold after the Consort crew saw him perform at a storytelling event. "I heard monsters and I said, 'I'm in,'" Brennan quipped, noting that he already apes a dinosaur and a praying mantis in his comedy act.
"In 10 minutes, we knew this guy was a perfect fit for this," says Henchiri. "He had some dramatic bits in his story, and he was physical with his storytelling. His body is engaged, which is what we want in a show about monsters, and he also has a lot of humour, which we really like to integrate in our storytelling. It will make you laugh."
The stories are directly inspired by the fantastic beasts portrayed in the gallery's exhibition, Beautiful Monsters in Early European Prints and Drawings (1450-1700). Demons, sea monsters and other meticulously rendered creatures reflect the fears of the time, often echoing the beasts that populate Greco-Roman myths.
The team chose about half a dozen monsters, including Neptune and Medusa, to star in the stories. The original artworks are quite small so they blew them up, creating a dramatic backdrop for the show and allowing the audience to see the incredible detail of each fearsome creature.
Picking the music to go with the stories is one of Henchiri's special skills. He has a comprehensive knowledge of the baroque era, which started around 1600 and lasted until the death of Bach in 1750.
"It's like pairing wine with food," Henchiri says. "Sometimes I start with the wine, sometimes I start with the food. Sometimes I find a piece of music that's so vivid and so good that it can start the story or end the story so we craft it so it leads to that musical emotion. Or sometimes we write the story first."
Ultimately, the mission is to get more people, including the next generation, interested in the baroque era. If it's engaging, they will come.
"My goal is for you to get lost and come out of it feeling like you had this amazing adventure, just like you did when you were a kid and your parents would read to you," says Hudon. "That's exactly the effect we're trying to get."
The Beautiful Monsters exhibition runs until March 29.
lsaxberg@postmedia.com
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A TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
In 1983, backstage at the Lyceum in London, Tracey Thorn and Lindy Morrison first met. Tracey's music career was just beginning, while Lindy, drummer for The Go-Betweens, was ten years her senior. They became confidantes, comrades and best friends, a relationship cemented by gossip and feminism, books and gigs and rock 'n' roll love affairs.
Morrison - a headstrong heroine blazing her way through a male-dominated industry - came to be a kind of mentor to Thorn. They shared the joy and the struggle of being women in a band, trying to outwit and face down a chauvinist music media.
In My Rock 'n' Roll Friend Thorn takes stock of thirty-seven years of friendship, teasing out the details of connection and affection between two women who seem to be either complete opposites or mirror images of each other. This important book asks what people see, who does the looking, and ultimately who writes women out of - and back into - history.
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Loewen Leadership Campaign Kicks Off Tomorrow
The campaign to elect Todd Loewen as leader of Alberta's United Conservative Party will be held on June 7th, 2022 in Valleyview, Alberta.
The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) at the Crabbie Goat Distillery, located at 22249 Township Road 704, Valleyview, Alberta, T0H 3N0.
The event will also be broadcast live beginning at 6 p.m. on Todd Loewen's Facebook Page.
Loewen, the MLA for Central Peace-Notley, joins current UCP MLA Brian Jean, former Wildrose leader Danielle Smith, and former finance minister Travis Toews.
"I never saw myself having to do this, but I think it's necessary to make the changes we need in government," Loewen said.
He was elected as a UCP MLA but now serves as an independent MLA after the United Conservative Party removed him and MLA Drew Barnes, from caucus in May last year for challenging Premier Jason Kenney's leadership in a letter and calling for his resignation.


Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his running mate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Friday unveiled their development agenda for the state ahead of the March 2nd gubernatorial election.
Sanwo-Olu's running mate, Dr. Hamzat, while speaking on the plan for Education and Technology said the incoming administration will introduce measures to address three broad issues, namely: students, teachers and school infrastructure, adding that government will invest heavily in developing a strong pool of talented and well-trained young people to drive economic development.
"We want to assure Lagosians that there would be increase budgetary allocation for education from 12.07 per cent to 18 per cent during the tenure of our administration if we win the election. Besides, the state government will collaborate with industry, Federal government and academia to update the education curriculum to reflect current and future industry needs.
" We will galvanise grassroots participation in sport and revive periodic community sports competition, street sports championship and community shield periodically to promote wellness, community spirit and generate employment".


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Enigma at Palazzo Versace Launches
Poised to take Dubai's culinary scene by storm, Enigma at Palazzo Versace Dubai is an avant-garde new restaurant opening on 10th January 2016, where captivating stories will be told by the world's best chefs. Enigma will be the first restaurant to change its dining concept and world-class chefs four times a year, and will take discerning diners and gastronomists on an unexpected multi-sensory journey, with each new chapter ingeniously unfolding before their eyes.
Press Release - Dec 7, 2015
London, December 7, 2015	(Newswire.com) - Poised to take Dubai's culinary scene by storm, Enigma at Palazzo Versace Dubai is an avant-garde new restaurant opening on 10th January 2016. Enigma will be the first restaurant to change the dining concept and world-class chefs four times a year, and will take discerning diners and gastronomists on an unexpected multi-sensory journey, with each new chapter ingeniously unfolding before their eyes.
As the name indicates, Enigma will keep guests guessing the next chapter in the collection – including the menu that will remain confidential until guests are immersed in the almost surreal epicurean world. As another first for Dubai, Enigma will allow guests to pre-book their seats in advance through www.enigmadxb.com, just as you would for a performance, fundamentally reinventing the way restaurants take reservations. With a ticket to dine, Enigma disrupts the conventional reservation system by applying dynamic pricing.
The first of Enigma's culinary masters is one of the world's most radical avant-garde chefs, Quique Dacosta, whose eponymous restaurant in Spain holds an impressive three Michelin stars and is included in the prestigious World's 50 Best Restaurants by Restaurant Magazine's list. With a gastronomic imagination like no other and a desire to live life to the fullest through his food, Quique is committed to carefully creating masterpieces by manipulating style and substance in harmony.
Quique Dacosta will unveil the untold story through the not-to-be-missed Vanguard culinary performance from 10 January to 12 April 2016. As seats are limited, advance booking is highly recommended.
Dinner prices (excluding beverages) will be available on the website. Grape-based beverages will be carefully selected and paired with each course by the sommelier on request.
"Enigma was conceptualised to emulate the very nature of our current lifestyle; fast paced, versatile and dynamic. Always innovating, evolving and creating anticipation. We want Enigma to be an exceptional dining experience people crave and yearn to keep up with, just like other highly desired commodities," said Patrick Robineau, Hotel Manager, Palazzo Versace.
"Additionally, the chefs selected are among the 50 best in the world, who have the culinary and creative prowess to reflect the Enigma persona and spirit, and deliver our vision. Enigma is a blank canvas for these talented chefs to paint their stories – give their souls through food. Together with the team, I am beyond excited to see Enigma come to life," Robineau added.
Open six days a week, Enigma will delight diners with the chefs' 'untold stories' and stimulating culinary experiences every evening from 6:30 – 10:30pm.
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Senior Spring Sports Player Profile: Central's Jake Miller
The Times-Reporter is highlighting area high school senior athletes who have had their spring seasons canceled due to the coronavirus.
Tuscarawas Central Catholic baseball standout Jake Miller is today's subject.
What are your thoughts on spring sports being canceled?
It is a sad feeling that's for sure. It's tough to think what could've been and it's also difficult to know that part of my last year was taken away. Most of all, I am going to miss all my teammates and all the memories we were going to make this season. Yet, I understand the decision that was made and it was made in the interest of safety for all of us. That is what is most important.
What were your goals for this season?
My goals this season were to help take this team as far as I could while also being the best teammate and leader. This team has a lot of potential and has a chance to be very good in the years to come. Most importantly, the main goal was just to have fun with all my teammates and make memories to last a lifetime.
How have you adapted to remote learning?
It's been a new experience and an interesting way of learning. I definitely enjoy in person learning better than online, but I have put myself through a routine to try and get my work done sooner than later while pacing myself. At TCC though, we have a great principal and great group of teachers who are willing to help us and be there every step of the way through these tough times. They have been a HUGE help in this process.
What do you miss most from your day-to-day routine, sports aside?
Definitely seeing all of my friends in the hallway. It feels so weird that I haven't seen my classmates in over a month. Besides that, I do miss just being at school overall. Never thought I would say that, but yes, I miss school.
What do you miss most about your sport?
What I miss most about my sport is my teammates. I wish I could be out there laughing and making memories with them and seeing them improve over the season.
What have you been doing to stay in shape?
I actually just started doing a couple at home bodyweight workout competitions with Paul Buss and Carter Swartz to try to stay in shape. Besides that, I have been taking walks with my family and running on my own.
What are you doing to find inspiration or motivation through this?
I try to find inspiration knowing that I am not the only person going through these rough times as all Seniors in Ohio and many other states feel the same way.
How have you been staying in touch with teammates and friends?
I have been able to text and snap most of them to see how they are doing and how they are getting through this. Fortnite is another way I have kept communication with them as well, especially with Ryan Dick. It is also great to be able to talk to them during our Zoom meetings.
Best binge-worthy TV show?
I would have to say The Office. Shoutout to Alex Price who showed me the show and Jackson Triplett who is the show's biggest fan.
Are there lessons you've learned from this?
I learned that I should enjoy every day I have and live with no regrets because you don't know when it's going to end. Live life to the fullest.
What are your post-high school plans?
I am going to be attending Bowling Green State University in the fall and will be studying Accounting.
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Vasantlal Ravchandbhai, Chairman, Sanghavi Exports Intl. Pvt. Ltd. is now no more.
Vasantlal Ravchandbhai, Chairman, Sanghavi Exports Intl. Pvt. Ltd. is now no more. 63 years old Vasantbhai died of a severe heart attack early in the morning of May 16, 2009 at his Mumbai residence.
Born on October 15, 1946, Vasantbhai Sanghavi is highly regarded for his distinguished efforts for the noteworthy progress of Sanghavi Exports from 15 to over 10,000 employees with the status of "DTC Sightholder." Under his ablest leadership, the company has consistently progressed in innovation and is recognized as one of the most fully integrated firms across the entire sphere of the diamond and jewellery business. The company has been honored with countless awards around the world including seven top export awards in India.
Vasantbhai and his brother Chandrakant Sanghavi were to be honored with 'Lifetime Achievement Award' during the JCK Show on May 30, 2009 at the Venetian Hotel by the The Indian Diamond & Colorstone Association (IDCA).
The entire diamond sector is shocked to learn the sad demise of this stalwart. Diamond World is deeply grieved by the untimely death of Vasantbhai. May the Lord rest the dear departed soul in peace.
I am never forget him.It's a great honor to work for a Karma Yogi like him & for Jayeshbhai. he made so many good work in his life....he left the earth recently so god give him pece and rest to his soul.....khudake liye jo jiye woh jindagi hai aur dushro ke liye jiye woh bandagi hai....that was the jivanmatra of Vasantkaka.
Respected Vasantbhai was A man of Vision, A man of Mission. A man with positive thinking, a man with creative working. He was the one of the great Teacher, the ultimate mentor, and a man with business encyclopedia. Who has passion for diamond and jewellery business with endless dedication and hard work. Although he is not within us physically today, But, He will always be present in our mind & heart as a passionate hardworking visionary and for his teachings with business ethics and as a great human being. We all are following his vision with passionate hard work. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
We from the Surat jewellery marketing department shall be missing truly a positive and dedicated gentleman with positive and a fruitful decision. His dedication and commitments for the up lifting of this empire has brought a lot of recognition and respect to us in this industry. We pray to God for his loving soul to rest in peace and enlighten his blessing upon us for further fulfilling his dreams and commitments. From, Hiren,Nainish,Ankit,Vishnukant,Apurva,Narendra,Ankur,Shakit,Palak,Ravi ,Amar,Divyang and Amee.
one rock solid shelter and living business encyclopedia, well wisher and well informed guide who you truly need to rely on and then forms habit in us to go to him for any and all help. all of those fond memories, fear of getting work done in your time limit, decisions before blink, energy level, belief of work as worship and still more humane than others and help all going out of way at all levels. business tycoon who does not come so often and we are fortunate to see you and work with you. my true salute and hearty wish to almighty to rest your departed loving soul in eternal PEACE.
A great person, right attitude towards work, always on his toes. His presence made the atmosphere at work very lively and he will be truly missed in the office by all of us. May his soul rest in peace.
a man full of positive energy a truely kind hearted person an extremely level headed and down to earth. vasantkaka z a unique one about whom we dont hav a specific definition.vasantkaka we will always mis you.ive never met him personally and i truely regret for that but i treat him as my dad.those people would be really lucky who had met kaka personally.my heartfelt condolence to his family may god rest his soul rest in peace.we luv u kaka..
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.DIAMOND INDUSTRY HAS LOST A VISIONARY.
Respected Vasantbhai was a very noble soul. It's a great honor to work for a Karma Yogi like him & for Jayeshbhai. He always took the position of a giver in his life & he gave everything wholeheartedly. I would like to dedicate this stanza for Vasantkaka Shaheb- Veero mein veer Mahavir, Bhukhe ko kelaye khir, nange ko pahnaye chir, sukhi nadi mein bahaye neer, wahi hai sacha veer, Jai Mahavir. He worked with the courage of a lion & at the same time his heart had the tenderness of a flower. His advises were always inspiring & had a sense of direction in them. Extremely level headed & down to earth, he never let materialistic pleasures like power, status, wealth or position affect him in any way. He was truly people's person. He will be with us forever. This is our Vasantkaka, we will remember you always Sir & we know you will be shining like a big North star to show us the way.
Vasantkaka left a lasting impression on anyone he met. I will always remember him for his spontaneity as I had the most amazing experiences with him when I first met him. A very astute businessmen with a golden heart…a rare combination to find. An amazing personality, with Vision and Foresight second to none. I pray to GOD to bless his soul, and help the Sanghavi Family through this most difficult period.
Sudden demise of Vasant Kaka has brought to an end to one more dynamic personality because of whose efforts Sanghavi Group got recognition world wide. It was due to his fore-vision & countless efforts that we have been able to reach this great heights & achieve various laurels & awards. May his soul rest in peace & may god give his family the strength to control themselves at this moment of grief.
Vasantkaka was an inspirational figure for all of us working with Sanghavi Exports.His attitude towards work will keep on inspiring us forever and ever.He will be missed. He will be cherished.I am really grateful for having the chance to interact with him,work for him.
I have been working with Sanghavi Group since last 18 years in mumbai and Shri Vasantbhai Sanghavi has been my source of inspiration right from the beginning. Vasantbhai Sanghavi was very fast in taking right decisions related to business developments, new projects and would make efforts to get the projects completed on time. Vasantbhai Sanghavi is not with us today but his presence is felt everywhere. We all miss him. May his Soul rest in peace. Vasantbhai Sanghavi, the Chairman of Sanghavi Group would consider all human beings as equal which is a very special quality. Inspirations and memories of Vasantbhai Sanghavi will be with us forever.
Great Man with good heart and positive ideas, his name will forever live with me. I am very happy that I had a chance to meet such kind of person in my life. He was a living man, his smile, his attitude towards people and his character are unforgettable, he was GREAT MAN. People who are dead but if they remembered by other people, it means that they are not dead they are living with us. Vasant Kaka will never be forgotten, people who had a chance to meet him personally hardly can forget him. My deepest condolence to his family. May his soul rest in peace.
Deepest condolences to his family and friends. Why are we always late in honouring peoples achievement??


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California Association of Realtors unveils new ad campaign
The California Association of Realtors recently released a new video campaign that highlights the strength of Californians working together amidst the COVID-19 crisis
California Association of Realtors
The California Association of Realtors recently released a new video campaign that highlights the strength of Californians working together amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
The California Association of Realtors (CAR) has launched a new ad campaign, running now through July 6 in a variety of markets statewide. But, unlike previous campaign videos the association has released, viewers likely won't realize what the ad is for until the end.
"Hi, California," the video begins. "We just wanted to check in, see how you're doing."
The video highlights essential workers doing their jobs, families playing at home, colleagues meeting over Zoom, and, of course, Realtors doing their jobs (although it's ambiguous who those suited professionals are until the video's close) — all despite the COVID-19 crisis.
Californians are no strangers to adversity and crisis. It was just a little over one year ago that the state faced rampant forest fires in several regions, many of which devastated entire communities. In 2015, the state also fell victim to a horrific mass shooting in San Bernardino, in which 16 people were killed, including the attackers.
As people across the world face unprecedented degrees of uncertainty and fear, CAR's ad reminds the people of California that they've faced hard times before, and that they will get through it again — together.
"One thing we've learned from living and working here: Together, we're tougher," the video's voice-over says.
Jeanne Radsick | California Association of Realtors
In the two weeks it's been running, CAR President Jeanne Radsick says the ad has been very well-received.
"We've received an overwhelmingly positive response to our new, statewide advertising campaign," Radsick said. "We can all use more positive news during these difficult times, and this campaign does that by paying tribute to the incredible resiliency of the people of California."
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As per statistics, the global two-wheeler upside down forks market is expected to rise at a CAGR of 6.12% during the coming years.
The upside down fork specially comprises a change in position of the dampening unit apart from the conventional forks. Also, the dampening units in upside-down forks usable bikes are linked to the handle which offers more vehicle stability during high-speed riding. The major driving force includes the capability of the upside-down forks to provide better performance to the rider during high-speed applications.
According to a recent research report published by Market Research Hub (MRH), the market for global two-wheeler upside down forks on the global scale is anticipated for a positive CAGR of 6.12% during 2017-2021. This expected growth is a result of the advance techniques adopted by the makers of two-wheeler upside-down forks. The demand for high-performance two-wheelers has led to the increasing use of upside down forks or inverted forks for the front suspension and eventually adding durability of the two-wheeler.
Presently, the different upside down forks for two-wheelers popular in the market consist of Entry level (below 400cc), Mid-size (between 400 and 700cc) and Full-size (above 700cc). The major geographical regions active in the production of upside down forks include the Americas, EMEA, and APAC; the Americas enjoy the prominent shares of the market for two-wheeler upside down forks, as per the statistics of 2016.
The low penetration of two-wheeler bikes is surely acting as the major driving force of the two-wheeler upside-down forks market; moreover, the entry of new players has added extensively to its market growth. There are several active manufacturers from the worldwide scenario which are contributing to the two-wheelers upside down forks sector. Some of the famous names include Ohlins Racing AB, WP, Gabriel India, Endurance Technologies and Showa Corporation.


The flying chair resembles a big umbrella that hanging a lot of beautiful, delicate, safe condole chair, when the big umbrella turns, the chair is in the air wave fluctuation ground spins and dance. The tourists who sit on the chair are full of excitement and romance.
Merry go round(merry-go-round), also called amusement carousel, carousel horse, it is one of the traditional amusement rides in park , is always loved by our passengers for it's luxury decoration and lovely animal design . After the rides start , the turntable rotate at a regular speed ,passengers sit on the realistic modeling animal have a good view of the whole scenery . Especially when the night comeing , the various lED lights make the carousel shining.
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Encouraging young people to make positive choices in their lives using mentoring and support.
To give hope to young people in the community, enabling them to make positive choices. We provide a first point of contact to the youth living within the Berkshire area to raise the awareness of alcohol drug, substance misuse and general wellbeing and to challenge their social attitudes based on Christian values and ethics.
JAC provides help and support to young people in the Berkshire area raising the awareness of alcohol, drug and substance abuse and general well-being. Last year we had contact with 20,000 young people through various street and small group sessions. Recently our work has taken a new direction in emotional literacy work with primary school children. There is increased demand for our equine assisted learning programme at the JAC stables.


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Chillerton is a village between Newport and Chale in the Isle of Wight in southern England. Chillerton is in the middle of a farming community. It is in the civil parish of Chillerton and Gatcombe, along with nearby Gatcombe; the parish had a total population of 422 at the 2011 census.

The nearby Chillerton Down is the site of an unfinished Iron Age promontory fort and a  antenna for the Isle of Wight radio station broadcasting on 107.00 MHz, as well as several other stations. It is the village's most prominent feature and can be seen from most parts of the island. It is known as the Chillerton Down transmitting station. Chillerton Down is flown by Paragliders in a E to SE wind and on days with good thermals the top of the mast can be reached.

In 1907, a contract was signed that ensured that properties older than 1907 in Chillerton and nearby Gatcombe would receive free water, while newer homes receive it at a reduced rate. In 2009 Southern Water proposed that everyone to pay the same rate, claiming that the reasoning behind the initial pact is now invalid, as the costs for the original project have since been paid off.

Originally, the main school was Chillerton and Rookley Primary School, located on the Main Road in Chillerton. It was a small village school with a total of 43 students on roll from local areas as of 2008. However, in 2010 it was announced that the school would be combining with primary schools in Godshill and Wroxall. The new school would have two campuses, in Godshill and Wroxall.

Public transport is provided by Southern Vectis bus route 6, which runs between Newport and Ventnor and Wightbus route 36, running between Newport and Moortown.

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Chia eggs are simple to make, contain a lot of nutrition and consist of only two ingredients – chia seeds and water. They are naturally vegan and gluten free.
Chia seeds are an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids, which help raise your HDL (good cholesterol) and can help protect against heart attacks and strokes. They are also high in fiber, iron and calcium. If you want to know more about the health benefits of chia seeds click HERE.
If you are serious about eating healthier, then I highly recommend chia eggs! Why? Because traditional chicken eggs have more calories, more cholesterol (chia eggs have no cholesterol), more fat, less calcium, less iron, less carbohydrates (chia eggs have complex carbs) and no fiber.
Granted you won't want to scramble them, but they can be used as an egg substitute in cookies, cakes and quick breads. Give them a try and you'll be surprised at how easy and versatile they really are!
Chia eggs are simple to make, contain a lot of nutrition and consist of only two ingredients - chia seeds and water.
Mix chia seeds with water in a small bowl.
Let it rest and thicken for 5 minutes.
*This is not my original recipe, but one that is used by many plant based bakers.
I love using chia eggs in my 125 Calorie Chocolate Cake and my Black Bean Brownies.
Did you know Chia seeds make great pudding, too! Check out this simple recipe for Easy Chia Seed Pudding!
I have never had chia… does it have a crunch to it? I really want to try this as your post has raised my curiosity!! Thank you for sharing!
They have a little crunch if you don't hydrate them and just sprinkle them on a salad. If you hydrate, like the "egg", then they have a gel consistency.
I love chia seeds! I think this is great!
I love using chia seeds in baking, especially bread, but I've never made them into a chia "egg". I've always wanted to try a regular egg substitute in a cake, so really need to give it a go!
You won't get as much "lift", but you'll get a lot more nutrition!
I love chia seeds, it's so healthy. This is one ingredient i always keep in my kitchen.
I had no clue what chia was until I read your post, and now I also know how to make chia egg. Thanks.
It's a great way to add calcium, magnesium and fiber!
I never knew chia seeds could substitute for an egg like this! I have chia seeds in the pantry because we like to add them to our smoothies, but I've never really tried them any other way. I love pudding, I'll have to look at that recipe next!
They are a great sub and boost nutrition! You'll love the pudding!
I don't have any Chia on hand. I would be interested in trying this recipe and checking it out as a substitute.
You can also make a flax egg – 1 Tbsp flax and 3 Tbsp water if you don't have chia. Chia seeds are great to have on hand because they will last a long time and you can throw them into smoothies and salads to boost nutrition.
I've only had chia in a drink. I'll try this out though.
I am definitely curious as to how this tastes. I know some friends who really love doing the chia seeds in water and I have heard about the pudding. I will have to try making this.
The pudding is yummy! Chia eggs shouldn't have much taste, just enhance your baked good.
I have never heard of Chia egg. I am very curious to know how it tastes. Thanks for sharing your recipe on how to make a chia egg.
It really shouldn't have much taste, just enhance the flavor of your baked good.
I never had chia that I know of. Does using Chia eggs as a substitute change the taste of the end product?
No change in flavor, but it might not rise as high as with a chicken egg. However, you will be cutting cholesterol and fat, plus adding omega 3, calcium, magnesium and fiber.
This is interesting. I had no idea you could substitute an egg for this mixture. I am definitely going to give this a try!
I had never heard of a chia egg before but what an awesome and simple way to cram in so much goodness, I will have to try this. I like how healthy and easy this is to do!
Awesome! I like to use flax eggs in heartier baked goods, since they have a nutty flavor and chia eggs in more delicate tasting treats.
I'm so glad I came across your post. It seems that I'm developing a slight allergy to chicken egg (depending on the way it is prepared) and it's good to know that it can be replaced in some cases with chia egg.
I hope the recipe helps!
What a great idea, using these as a substitute for egg. Chia seeds are really healthy so this recipe is great.
I don't think I have ever heard of chia egg. I know that the chia seeds are very healthy and I have often added them in smoothies, but never thought that they could be used at cooking something else.
It really packs nutrition into your baked goods!
I love chia seeds and how versatile they are. I had no idea that you could use chia seeds as an egg substitute. I'm going to have to try this out soon. Is there anything these little seeds can't do?
I'm sitll not sure if I am a fan of chia yet, but this looks so so simple to make!!
When you bake with them there is no taste or texture at all.
It took me a while to understand what you mean by a "chia egg"… But allow me to rephrase in case I misinterpret. Do you mean the white transparent film chia seeds produced after soaking in water looks like tadpole eggs, or even normal eggs but with black seed instead of yellow yolk, hence the name?
Thanks for the question! A chia egg refers to simply soaking chia seeds in water which causes them to expand and thicken. You then use that substance instead of a chicken egg. Hope that clears it up for you.


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Very cool. I had a similar one, a Charlie Gehringer model that I traded away years ago. The leather on that one was really dry and stiff, though. Yours looks much nicer and way more supple. Nice pickup.
I'm not very knowledgeable on gloves but I found this one art a garage sale. Any ideas?
Was very excited when this popped up on eBay - knew they existed due to picture from 1962 Sporting Goods Dealer - happy to add it to the collection.
I thought you would be on that Sonnett stuff from ebay.
I picked up this 1939 Spalding Robert Rolfe model 212 glove. I've had several wide wrist strap models in the past, either Reach or KenWel but no Spaldings. This one is in the best shape of them all. I like the lace trap web.
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That's one nice, high quality glove, Mike.
Love that Sonnett display piece, too, Brett. Back in the day, those eye catching displays caught my attention as much as the gloves did. I still have one by Rawlings that I love.
Here's an old favorite "good glove photo" of Rolfe with Lou Gehrig. Check out that cool Spalding 3-finger.
The catchers mitt box was proving to be elusive - glad I could finally snag one to complete the set.
Looks to be a D&M mitt. Here are some before and after shots. The crescent pad and sewn pocket needed some stitching. There looked to be some padding loss and the mitt was a little misshapen. I liked the homemade wrist protector.
I had to soak the leather heel lace in conditioner to soften it up enough to unlace the heel to remove the padding, resew the crescent and re-install the padding. Nail biting time!
Nice transformation, Mike! That looks great!
Great job Mike! I had forgotten about that one - got that from a local picker - wish more would turn up.
Thanks for the comments. That one had been in the vault for a long time. Finally got around to doing something with it.


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Friday 13th strikes on day two of Marseille One Design	After a perfect opening day with fully flying sailing and the full schedule completed, conditions failed to repeat themselves on day two of the 2017 GC32 Racing Tour's final event
Friday 13th strikes on day two of Marseille One Design
By on 13 Oct. 2017
After a perfect opening day with fully flying sailing and the full schedule completed, conditions failed to repeat themselves on Friday, the 13th – day two of GC32 Racing Tour competition at Marseille One Design. Under an overcast sky, the wind remained elusive and the one design foiling catamarans remained tied to the dock at the Marina Olympique du Roucas Blanc, recently announced as the sailing venue for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
"There was a lot of high level cloud which killed off any opportunity for circulation and any thermal breeze," explained Principal Race Officer, Stuart Childerley. "There were moments when it looked promising and we saw some signs of southerly breeze offshore, but there was a big area of no wind and we had the local westerly-northwesterly on the Bay. Let's hope for better things tomorrow."
The skippers sympathised. Team ENGIE's Sébastien Rogues said: "The weather hasn't been good today. The Mediterranean Sea is a difficult place, but under these skies it is often not possible to sail. But a lot of things can happen. We will see what happens tomorrow."
The overall leader of the GC32 Racing Tour competition at Marseille One Design remains Erik Maris' Zoulou. Helmsman of the French GC32, Arnaud Psarofaghis, on loan from Ernesto Bertarelli's Alinghi team, was seen eyeing up the fleet of Moth singlehanded dinghies, a class in which he is a two time past European champion. "It was frustrating today with the cloud killing off the wind," he said. "We were hoping to go out today, but I think it will be better tomorrow so we can get in some nice racing."
Day three of racing is scheduled to begin at 1300 tomorrow with the final day on Sunday, when the winner of both Marseille One Design and the 2017 GC32 Racing Tour overall and owner-driver prizes will be awarded, along with the winner of the ANONIMO Speed Challenge.
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John M. Bennett is incredible. He's an old school experimental writer. He takes no prisoners. He looks for new ways of expressing his ideas. And he finds anywhere he looks. His work ethic is insane and he can be considered to be "the man" in realm of experimental literature. He's a go-to guy if you need to know something about being experimental all the time and not being ridiculous. His body of work is an example of how it is possible to steadily move forward for more than five decades without falling into self-repetition or being boring.
His online HQ is here. You can purchase some of his books here.
And here's an interview with John that will help you understand his ways of work and life.
VB: For a start. Let's make it funny. Can You blurb yourself?
JB: I confess I have done that; it's kind of fun, pretending I'm someone else (something I've done as an artist as well). But of course I prefer someone else to write blurbs for me. Don't ask me for examples, I won't tell you!
VB: Isn't that funny – to talk about such intimate thing as creative act? "Dancing about architecture"-quote brought an idea that it's more like talking about something that is not exactly a thing but it is but you can't actually dig it that way. What do you think about it?
JB: Since High School I've been interested in trying to understand the creative process. and have kept my drafts and versions of poems and notes toward that end. I still don't fully understand it, but I know it's something that involves training many parts of the brain and body, most of them unconscious, so that they all come together to create something, to do something, to be something.
VB: What training techniques have you tried over the years?
JB: Everything I write is a kind of training.
VB: Are there any completely pointless but fun to do practices?
JB: It's all "pointless", isn't it? And "fun" is always at least some part of what I do.
VB: What do you think about overall practice of giving an interviews? Is it important for you? What do you want to achieve by it? Is there a need to express your ideas that way? a way to express your artist statements?
JB: An interview is mainly a way for me to try to explain certain things I do in my work, in a general way, so that people can maybe approach my work with some kind of understanding, or some kind of way to approach understanding. Complete understanding is not possible, or even desirable. Sometimes I find myself saying things I didn't expect, but it rarely has much effect on what I do in my work.
VB: Is there any possibility to escape self-serious and unintentionally funny tone?
JB: Humor is a way of creating a new perspective on something, a multiplying of one's point of view. As if another voice were speaking, in addition to "your own". The more voices in a poem, the better!
VB: Can interview somehow help you to solve some creative problems inside your work?
JB: It can help me understand some things in a more objective-seeming way, but it's doesn't solve any creative problems. Creative problems are not something you want to "solve", anyway: if something is a "problem", it's something that has meanings and value, so you should work with it and let it exist.
VB: How is it feels to be a writer over the decades – against all odds? How age affects your working habits? Is there anything strange you've noticed about?
JB: When I was much younger, I envisioned myself as an old writer calmly and surely writing some of my best work. The reality is a bit different: I do think I'm doing some of my best work, but there's nothing calm or sure about it. In other words, the process is basically the same.
It is hard work, every single poem I start to write strikes me as being a piece of crap, and there's still a lot of stress about that. I have learned, however, to ignore those feelings, and write anyway, because it usually isn't crap at all. And once I get started on the poem, I get really absorbed by it and I'm in a part of my brain I can't reach any other way. Getting there is why I write; without that experience I get very depressed and anxious.
VB: What has changed in your method through the years?
JB: One thing that for sure is different is that I have developed a lot of skill, have developed many different voices and ways of writing, and I can call on all of that without thinking about it. I enjoy exercising those skills, it means I can focus on the "content" or voice or self of the poem, rather than the technical details.
VB: Ok. With that out of the way – can you describe your more or less ordinary working session?
JB: I sit down before some blank paper, usually a blank notebook, and just start, whatever comes out is what I work with and continue. I write first by hand. Then type into a computer (I used to use a typewriter!). Then I will revise. I usually finish, or abandon, the poem during the same day I started it. But not always. When it comes time to assemble poems in a book, I might make further small revisions here and there.
VB: What are the main phases of your creative sessions? Do you perform warm-ups or doodling sessions? Or you just jump into the fire? Do you know when and where to stop? Is it intuitive process or there is some kind of discipline? Was is it different when you started years ago?
JB: I just jump in and start, ignoring my doubts and feelings of idiocy. This takes a lot of discipline, developed over many years.
VB: What is your primary gear?
JB: Ink pen, blank notebooks, computer, printer, binders. I always print out what I write, as I basically distrust computers.
VB: How do you work with notes? Is there any specific method of assembling? Do you have any specific way of starting the session?
JB: Sometimes I make brief notes of things that occur to me when I can't sit down and write. I will sometimes use these as the start of a poem. There are some pieces I do that involve rapid selection and re-writing of texts of others, as I have done recently quite often with work by Jim Leftwich and Ivan Argüelles. As to a way of starting, I just start; whatever comes out, whatever is in my head. No planning ahead, except occasionally with regard to forms, but not content. As to revision, that varies: sometimes I revise not at all, other times I revise a lot. Revising is a kind of meditation, a way of hearing/listing to the poem and exploring it.
VB: What do you think about compulsive note-taking – notes for notes sake?
JB: I write poetry compulsively, you might say, if you want to use that psycho-babble term. The poems are my notes, perhaps.
JB: I don't take very many notes. When I do, they are fragments that get incorporated into something I write, like other fragments from my life and my mind's life.
VB: What do you think about working chaos? Is it a thing for you? Have you ever experienced a chaotic episode in which lots of stuff was created by accident?
JB: In a way everything is chaos; my work is a way of trying to corral or channel some of that chaos into forms that resonate with me in some way. So the poems are little bits of chaos. Reality is chaos, but it makes sense if it can be seen from the right perspective.
VB: What comes after you have finished the piece?
JB: I go outside and fiddle around in my garden.
VB: Aside from English you also write in Spanish – can you tell me what gives you writing in another language? For me it's another perspective and it greatly affected my feeling of mother language. Can you share your experience?
JB: Language is an embodiment of a culture, and knowing (and writing) in more than one language enriches all the languages you know. Every word in every language resonates with all other words in all other languages, and the more languages you know the more you can operate within those swarming and endless zones of resonance. Much of what I write in Spanish, say (I also write a bit in French and other languages), is written in the context of a different culture, and in a different literary culture/history. Of course, the different literary cultures I inhabit (or that inhabit me) blend together to some degree, creating a hybrid culture. All cultures are hybrids, it must be said, and are constantly changing, like language itself.
VB: Are you translating your stuff or you write it straight in a different language?
JB: It is impossible to translate poetry. I write directly in whatever language I need to in order to say something close to what I'm trying to say. I did an exercise of trying to translate a book of mine, written mostly in English with some Spanish, into a version with mostly Spanish with some English. What I found myself doing was less a translation than a re-writing. Both versions were published as CANTAR DEL HUFF, 2006.
JB: Reviews and studies of my work are interesting because they tend to confirm my belief that poetry – and art in general – is a kind of mirror in which one sees oneself. That is, another person's take on my work is always very different from my own, and I enjoy that.
VB: Can you tell me more about your history of publishing endeavors? When you have realized that you need to do that? What was the point of entry of you?
JB: Long story. I started publishing because I was frustrated at not being able to get others to publish my stuff. Then as things developed I started publishing not only my own work but the work of others, focusing on work that was otherwise unpublishable, but that I thought had to be in print. Now I can generally get others to publish much of my own work, but still like to publish some of my own things, because I like having complete control over some things. Though it is also true that I very much enjoy seeing how others treat and present my work.
VB: Is editing for you a balancing act? Some editors trust the authors and their m.o. and some like to assist them to improve their works. Have you developed your own way of dealing with authors? Can you describe it?
JB: Every author is a unique case, and I treat them all differently. Though in general I tend to not try to intervene much, if at all, in what they do.
VB: What are your differences between experiences as an artist and as an editor?
JB: Being an editor and curator has helped sharpen my ability to see what's good and what isn't, even for my own work.
VB: Is editing of your own writing is a natural continuation of it?
JB: Yes. Sometimes I revise or edit a lot over a day or 2 or 3, sometimes no revision is needed. Then in a year or more, when I am compiling a book, I may revise a few poems a very little bit.
VB: In your opinion – does editing present any new possibilities for the piece? In a strategic way – can it bring something new to the table that late in the game? Or such manipulations can harm the piece?
JB: Sometimes it can bring something new, and sometimes it can destroy the poem. In general, though, a poem is a trace of a specific psychic moment and shouldn't be changed a lot. I just write a new poem to find new possibilities.
VB: As for conclusion, I would to try give the reader an opportunity to unleash their imagination. Can you give me an imaginary setlist for readers to play in their heads?


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Олена Іванівна Ноздрань (народилася 20 липня 1975 у м. Дніпропетровську, УРСР) — українська бадмінтоністка. Майстер спорту міжнародного класу.

Перший тренер — Лілія Щеглова, С. В. Бендін. Учасниця Олімпійських ігор 1996 в Атланті, Олімпійських ігор 2000 у Сіднеї.

Чемпіон України в одиночному розряді (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006), парному розряді (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007), змішаному парному розряді (1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007). Бронзовий призер Кубка Європи (1997, 1998). Учасниця чемпіонату світу 2005, чемпіонатів Європи 2004, 2006.

Переможниця Hungarian International в одиночному розряді (1997), змішаному парному розряді (1993). Переможниця Bulgarian International в одиночному розряді (1995, 1999), парному розряді (1994). Переможниця Slovak International в одиночному розряді (1994, 1995), парному розряді (1994, 1995). Переможниця Polish Open в одиночному розряді (1999), змішаному парному розряді (2004). Переможниця Portugal Open в одиночному розряді (2000).

Посилання
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 Профіль на сайті Бадмінтон України
 Olena Nozdran olympedia.org

Українські бадмінтоністки
Бадмінтоністи на літніх Олімпійських іграх 1996
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Українські бадмінтоністи на Олімпійських іграх
Майстри спорту України міжнародного класу
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He's a one-eyed, one-hand, shooty, purple people eater!
Re-spin you around, replay that sound of you laughing when we hit the ground.
S.T.R.A.T.U.S. Episode 27: What Am I Looking At?


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Huge success for Hebden Bridge Arts Festival
Hebden Bridge Arts Festival
Organisers of the Hebden Bridge Arts Festival are hailing this year's event as another success for the town - and Calderdale.
Crowds lined the streets to take in all the festival had to offer as stacks of events showcased all that is great about Hebden Bridge.
A feast of creativity and quirkiness, locals and visitors alike joined in the fun to make the event, with a theme of 'The Hills Are Alive', another one to remember.
Now in its 21st year, the event is one of the longest running arts festivals in Yorkshire, with a reputation for delivering big names in the stunning Calder Valley setting.
And organisers say that the festival, which is months in the making, is a great boost for the town and the borough.
Helen Meller, festival director, said: "I'm absolutely delighted with how it went, the weather held out and we really needed that sun to smile on us.
"People came from outside the area, which can only be a good thing, short term and long term, for businesses.
"Everbody seemed to have bags of shopping whilst walking around, they were eating, sitting outside cafes and drinking in pubs.
"I would be surprised if there wasn't a really nice, healthy uplift for businesses in the town. Businesses are also getting on board and they are beginning to realise what can be done when we all work together.
"It's about helping each other out. It's about putting on things that keep people coming back, it's the legacy I'm aiming for.
"We want to say to people that Hebden Bridge is like this all the time, and while you're here there's lots of other great things going on in Calderdale.
"It really felt this year that we had started to attract people in our local community, while also putting on a really great show, for locals and visitors.
"People have said they really felt the town came together, there's a massive impact for all the little groups and people feel a part of it."
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Okay fellow submitters, back to the mysterious art of the query letter. As I'm wrestling with the beast, I decided to see if I could figure out what agents want to see, instead of concentrating on what they don't want. It's been a bit of a revalation, and I thought I would share the results of my research.
The question is, what do agents consider good? See below for a list. It starts with the easy basics and proceeds to the more elusive elements that separate the soon-to-be-published from the gotta-keep-trying.
Not convinced? I'm going to include some some responses and examples directly from the agents' keyboards.
Now, taking into consideration what I've learned in researching query letters from the "What We Want" instead of the "What We Don't Want" perspective, have I gotten my queries right? Nope. That's why we all have to keep improving our research as well as our writing. Excuses don't matter. The right query letter has to get results.
Need more info? Check out this list of What Agent's Don't Want in a Query Letter. Successful Query Letter Examples are here.
What a great list of resources! Methinks you will do well writing this query of yours!
Great post! Handy to have such a comprehensive summary. I've bookmarked it!
From your mouth to someone's ear, Suzette. I don't normally have trouble with summaries, but this particular query may kill me.
And thanks so much, Linda! I hope you will both keep participating!


What is a brand? It's more than a logo. It's every element that touches your audience: Logo. Tagline. Colors. Fonts and typefaces. Advertising. Collateral. Social media. Web. Tone. Environmental. Customer service. Dress or uniforms.
Chris Jones, president of the creative services firm the Popcorn Initiative, offered the following steps for brand success during a session called "Branding: The Big Brand Wolf" at the 2015 FPRA Annual Conference.
1. Develop a brand positioning statement.
Define your target audience. Who are your core customers who most represent your services offered?
Define your category. This allows you to see who your competitors are.
Define your benefit. Why would your target audience choose you over another brand?
Reasons to believe. What reasons does your audience have to believe your brand delivers on its promises?
What impressions do your customers already have about you?
What qualities do you want your customers to associate with your brand?
This is a self-discovery phase that every organization should go through. It will involve a little research, but in the end you will discover the needs and desires of your customers.
3. Take a brand inventory.
Have a concise brand positioning statement.
Evaluate every touch point of your brand to your audience.
Develop templates and a brand standards guide.
Editor's note: This is a summary of a post written by Chris Gent for the FPRA Annual Conference blog team. Read the full post here.