The next day, Luo Sheng arrived at the agency. The hidden workspace took up half a floor inside a building that was situated right in the heart of the city.
Of course, Tangning was not around. This was not the kind of place that she would show up in even if she opened it under her name.
Luo Sheng inspected the space and discovered that it was no different to any other management agency and had everything that was required.
From the looks of it, Tangning was being serious.
For the time being, Long Jie's main focus in the agency was to manage Luo Sheng's initial jobs.
"You don't look like you're used to it here," Long Jie stood up from her seat, walked over to the sofa and sat opposite Luo Sheng.
"Partaking in an idol drama is the fastest way for you to gain popularity. You don't need acting skills, you just need to be yourself for this drama. I don't think you understand your current situation clearly; you have no choice," Long Jie said in seriousness.
Luo Sheng wasn't completely convinced, but he still ended up taking the script with him.
As Tangning expected, Luo Sheng rejected their arrangements. But, after filming the drama, she knew he would definitely regret the complaints he made today.
It wasn't easy for Long Jie to secure this script. Luckily, she knew how the industry worked and quickly built up her network of contacts.
Of course, this was all because Tangning was willing to invest everything into the agency.
This was a necessary step that they had to take. They had no other choice.
After being homebound for one month, Long Jie quickly returned to work and Lu Che was also busy with his work. Although the couple were quite tired, their trust for each other increased.
As for their daughter, they found a trustworthy nanny to take care of her. To prevent the nanny from mistreating her daughter, like many nannies were accused of doing, she installed a few cameras in the house. After monitoring the nanny for a while, she discovered that she was a committed nanny that treated their daughter like her own child. Hence, Long Jie and Lu Che were relieved.
Of course, Luo Sheng was unhappy with the arrangements that Long Jie had made.
By the time he got famous, SMY would perhaps already be at the top of their game.
After hearing this, Luo Sheng finally woke up and realized how short-sighted he was.
Luo Sheng was young, so it wasn't wrong to categorize him as an idol. Plus, he was good looking and fit the mould of what young women wanted in a partner. So, partaking in an idol drama would definitely attract a positive response.
Plus, not all idol dramas were ridiculous. Plenty also became classics.
So, Luo Sheng soon reported to the set with his script.
Originally, he thought that the cast and crew would point and judge him or focus too much on his appearance. But, that was actually dependent on the director.
And Director Lin, who was famous for filming idol dramas, was well-known for treating young actors really well.
He was an extremely talented director and was a flexible person.
The male and female leads were also newcomers. Although they both had a little bit of experience in acting, no one had the right to look down on any one else.
Since they were all on the same level, they quickly got along well and cooperated with each other.
With the added bonus that Long Jie would visit every now and then to deliver treats to the cast and crew, Luo Sheng's life on set was no longer full of darkness and schemes like he had experienced in the past.
However, every now and then, someone would still question which agency he came from.
Although no one had heard of this name before, he had faith that it would soon resound across the entire entertainment industry.
Idol dramas were generally short and ended at about 20 episodes. So, the drama they were filming, 'The Devil's Out: Be Careful' was completed at 18 episodes.
However, after this experience, Luo Sheng found that his image of idol dramas had changed. After all, a good storyline wasn't exclusive to normal dramas and the beauty of youth also created a great story.
So, the time to witness the results had arrived!


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TAU Welcomes Ukrainian Emergency Fellowship Students
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Some "need time to unfreeze", as they begin their studies on campus.
Tel Aviv University officially welcomed seven Ukrainian graduate students, who arrived within the framework of the Emergency Fellowship Fund recently announced by the University in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing refugee crisis.
The all-women group of students hail from different cities in Ukraine, stretching from Lviv and Kyiv to Mariupol and Mikolaiv, and will continue their studies in law, medicine, psychology, music and linguistics.
"You are very much wanted here at TAU," President Ariel Porat told the students at the introductory meeting, expressing hope that despite the unfortunate circumstances students will find "a home away from home" at the University that will enrich their academic and personal lives.
Constant Worry
Most of the students left their families behind in Ukraine, and worry about their wellbeing around the clock. "I managed to speak to my family yesterday, but today the connection was severed and I was unable to reach them," says Alisa, a graduate student in law, who will be studying Crisis Management at TAU. She comes from a small town near Mariupol, in Eastern Ukraine, which has suffered some of the heaviest blows in the fighting. Alisa heard about the Fellowship through her academic advisor, as did most of the other students.
Marina, another law student, was enrolled at the Ukrainian State Pedagogical University in Kropyvnytskyi, a central town which she says is pretty safe for now. The University premises, however, have been converted into living quarters for people escaping from more dangerous areas. Lectures are only taking place online and are highly irregular. "I was supposed to graduate in June," she tells us, "but for now, I'm just happy to be able to continue my studies here at TAU."
Kateryna from Kyiv studies psychology, and left immediate family members in Ukraine. "This is my first time in Israel and I know nothing about the local culture, but I'm very curious to learn," she says, adding that the adjustment process helps her endure the constant concern about her family's wellbeing.
"We need some time to 'unfreeze', before we can start to take in and appreciate our surroundings," adds Alisa.
The students are being offered counseling and psychological services by TAU International, which has been taking full care of them since their arrival in Israel. "In light of the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, we are making a great effort to ensure that the Ukrainian students enjoy their campus experience and have a smooth transition to living in Tel Aviv, and that all their immediate needs are met," says Michal Linder Zarankin, the School's International Projects Coordinator.
Their tuition and living expenses are covered by TAU's $1 million Emergency Fellowship Fund, which was swiftly raised by the University's donors around the world over the last few weeks.
Five more Ukrainian students are expected to arrive next week, as well as some faculty members.
Out of the 30,000 students studying at TAU, over 300 hold dual Israeli-Ukrainian citizenship. In addition to these, there are many Israeli TAU students of Ukrainian and Russian descent.
Featured image: Ukrainian graduate students are welcomed by TAU's President Ariel Porat, Prof. Milette Shamir VP International and TAU International staffers
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The Fund Finance market in 2022 – Guernsey
Guernsey is a leading funds domicile with a proven track record of more than 50 years as an international financial centre, and as such, is recognised by fund sponsors and promoters as a leading centre for the formation, administration and cross-border distribution of investment business such as private equity, alternative investments, property funds, hedge funds and funds of hedge funds. As at the end of June 2021, there were over 1,200 funds and sub-funds administered in Guernsey, with the overall value of institutional and retail funds under management and administration in Guernsey standing at £272.6 billion. Over the past year, total net asset values have increased by £45.8 billion (20.2%).
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There are a range of factors contributing to Guernsey's leading position in this space, including: (i) over 800 years of independent self-governance as a Crown Dependency of the United Kingdom; (ii) an AA-/A-1+ credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, representing Guernsey's very strong capacity to meet its financial commitments; (iii) historical familiarity with the jurisdiction by investors and fund sponsors; and (iv) the increasing dominance of the private equity sector in the funds market.
In addition, Guernsey law, which is derived from a combination of English common law, Norman customary law and local legislation, ensures that Guernsey funds are recognised as internationally accepted and well-recognised vehicles for all kinds of fund-related activity.
Collaboration between the Guernsey government and the private sector also ensures that Guernsey laws keep pace with market evolution and demand. New products are being introduced to the market regularly to keep Guernsey at the forefront of the international funds market; previous products include private investment funds (PIFs) and the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) marketing passport-ready, manager-led products (MLPs).
The growth in this area shows a strong correlation with the fund finance space, where Appleby's Guernsey office continues to see steady growth year on year in the subscription credit facility market. Indeed, Appleby's Guernsey office continues to be a market leader in this area, representing the majority of the largest global banks on a variety of different financing structures.
An increase in fund size across the globe has meant higher commitments being expected of general partners, and this in turn has given rise to market demand for general partner support facilities over and above the standard subscription lines. These facilities tend to bring with them more bespoke security packages, tailored depending on the make-up of each individual general partner and the fund it manages.
Fund formation and finance
Lending to Guernsey funds
Guernsey private equity funds have typically been registered as limited partnerships (LPs) under the Limited Partnerships (Guernsey) Law, 1995, as amended (the LP Law). Though registered pursuant to the LP Law, an LP is not generally a separate legal entity (although it can elect to have separate legal personality from its partners at the time of registration).
An LP reflects a formal legal arrangement between one or more general partners of the LP and one or more limited partners of the LP. A general partner of a Guernsey LP is liable for all of the debts and obligations of an LP and is vested with certain duties and powers with respect to the business of the LP. On the other hand, limited partners contribute or agree to contribute specific sums to the capital of the LP only, and have no liability for any of the debts or liabilities of the LP beyond this amount so long as they refrain from taking part in its management.
Any rights and obligations of the general partner and the limited partners are governed by the LP agreement and any subscription agreements or side letters entered into by the limited partners, and are therefore contractual in nature. The LP's rights and property of every description, including any right to make capital calls and to receive the proceeds thereof, are held by the general partner in trust as an asset of the LP (and this remains the case even if an LP elects to have separate legal personality).
The typical security package
This contractual arrangement and ownership structure largely dictates the structure of the security package available to lenders offering subscription credit and general partner support facilities to Guernsey vehicles. As previously mentioned, limited partners of an LP will usually commit in the partnership agreement and/or subscription agreement to fund investments or to repay fund expenses when called upon to do so by the general partner from time to time. It is this contractual obligation of a limited partner to make these capital contributions, to the extent that they have not already been called (Uncalled Capital), and the corresponding right of the general partner on behalf of an LP to call for Uncalled Capital (Capital Call Rights), which is at the core of the typical subscription credit facility security package. Given that these rights are contractual in nature and will be governed by the laws of Guernsey, the appropriate form of security over such rights is an assignment of title in the form of a security interest agreement in accordance with section 1(6) of the Security Interests (Guernsey) Law, 1993, as amended (the Security Law).
As legal title to the assets of the LP ultimately vests in the general partner, the Capital Call Rights are exercisable by the general partner for the benefit of the LP. As such, the proper parties to any grant of security over the LP's assets (and in particular, the Capital Call Rights) must be the general partner as well as the LP (acting through the general partner). The security package must be in strict compliance with the requirements of the Security Law and, ideally, should incorporate an express irrevocable power of attorney in favour of the secured party, entitling the secured party to exercise the general partner's Capital Call Rights following the occurrence of an event of default.
It should not be assumed that the assignment of Capital Call Rights is necessarily permitted under the LP agreement governing the LP (although it is common enough that the requisite changes to an agreement to permit such security are fairly uncontroversial). The terms of the LP agreement can have a fundamental effect on the structuring of the collateral package and must be reviewed in detail in order to ensure a number of key elements, including but not limited to:
the ability of the LP to incur indebtedness and enter into the transaction;
that security may be granted over (a) the Uncalled Capital, (b) the right to make and enforce capital calls, (c) the related contributions, and (d) the general partner's share; and
that Uncalled Capital may be applied (when called) towards the secured obligations.
In general partner support facilities, security is also taken under this section of the Security Law, with the collateral consisting of less well-known receivables than Uncalled Capital, such as general partner investor distributions.
Service of notice in respect of security over Capital Call Rights
In order to be effective and comply with the Security Law, any security over a contractual right must satisfy the following two limbs (the Two Limbs): firstly, the secured party must have title to the collateral assigned to it under a security interest agreement; and secondly, express notice in writing of that assignment must be served on the person from whom the assignor would have been able to claim the collateral (for example, in the case of Capital Call Rights, the limited partners).
On this basis, the serving of notice under the Security Law is a matter not just of the perfection of the security; the service of notice is crucial to the creation of the security interest, and without it, no security interest exists. Attention must therefore be given to the sometimes tricky issue of the service of notice on limited partners who may otherwise be unaware of the financing arrangements proposed for the LP in which they invest; funds are often reluctant to serve notice promptly following the signing of the security interest agreement, and it can be important to educate lenders and fund managers as to the implications of not doing so.
Where a security interest is granted over Guernsey Capital Call Rights, priority of the security interest over any competing security interest will therefore be determined in accordance with Guernsey law and, given that a valid security interest is only created once both of the Two Limbs have been satisfied, priority may not be established in accordance with the time of execution of the relevant security interest agreements. A delay in the delivery of the notice will therefore open up the secured party to the possibility that a general partner, on behalf of the Guernsey LP, may (quite unintentionally) grant a competing security interest or an absolute assignment over Capital Call Rights to a subsequent assignee. If both security interest agreements have been executed, provided that notice of the second assignment is provided to the limited partners ahead of notice of the first assignment, the second assignee will rank for repayment ahead of the first assignee.
Limited partners are increasingly aware of subscription facilities, and familiarity with the product means that there is now, generally, less resistance by Guernsey LPs to giving notice to limited partners. This has led to notices typically being circulated to the limited partners immediately upon execution of the security documents in order to ensure that security is created and priority is achieved at closing of the subscription credit facility.
Given the importance of actual delivery of the notice to the limited partners, evidence of the notice having been received also assumes some importance. In general, where the limited partners are not part of the same borrower group, it is unlikely that any form of acknowledgment of the notice will be received. It is increasingly common for Guernsey LP agreements to build in provisions that specify the circumstances in which notices delivered in accordance with their terms are "deemed" to have been received by the limited partners. Where an LP agreement contains such provisions, lenders can take some comfort in proof of delivery of any notice in accordance with the provisions of that agreement (rather than proof of receipt by way of a signed acknowledgment by the limited partners, which is the ideal). On the other hand, due to recent judicial cases, there has been a particular focus on limited partners receiving actual notice of the security being granted. That being so, we would typically require the general partner or manager (as the case may be) to give back-to- back notice to the limited partners, and confirm that it has done so.
In all cases, the recommendation would be that the general partner sign and deliver the notice to the limited partners in accordance with the provisions of the LP agreement governing service of notices on the limited partners, with a copy delivered to the secured party. Where no such provisions are included regarding the service of notice and deemed delivery, it is important to obtain proof of delivery to limited partners (such as receipt of copies of courier delivery slips).
We have also seen an increasing prevalence of limited partners, within the terms of the LP agreement, appointing an agent specifically to receive notice of this nature on their behalf (and indeed, sometimes, to also acknowledge receipt of the notice on their behalf ). Wording of this nature should be examined with caution to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Security Law. Increasingly, local market practice is to have the agent sign an acknowledgment to the notice of assignment, containing a specific confirmation that they (the agent) will send the notice on to the limited partners in satisfaction of the requirements of the Security Law (although, see below under "Key developments").
In addition to facilitating the creation of a security interest, delivery of a notice to a Guernsey LP's limited partners of an assignment of Capital Call Rights has other distinct advantages. Two of the more important advantages of delivery of the notice include preventing: (i) the limited partners from obtaining good discharge for their obligations to fund their Uncalled Capital in any manner other than as specifically indicated in the notice; and (ii) set-off arising after the date of service of such notice (on the basis of the common law principle that set-off works between the same parties in the same right).
Other elements of a typical security package
The typical security package will also include the grant of a security interest over a designated bank account under the control of the lenders into which any capital call proceeds must be paid. Although the security interest agreement over Capital Call Rights in a Guernsey LP must be granted under a Guernsey law security interest agreement that complies with the requirements of the Security Law, security over such designated bank accounts should usually be governed by the law of the jurisdiction in which the account itself is situated.
Whilst Guernsey is a popular choice for the accounts of both Guernsey and non-Guernsey private equity funds due to the well-established and regulated status of the jurisdiction, it is equally common for such accounts to be sited in the United Kingdom or United States and, in such instances, it would be usual for such security to be granted under a New York or English law-governed security agreement. If the account is Guernsey situate, security should be taken in compliance with the requirements of the Security Law and take the form of a security interest agreement. Assuming that the secured party is not also the account bank, then notice is once again a key factor, and time should be factored in to deal with the requirements of individual account banks who maintain the accounts that are the subject of the security.
Less typical security elements
Other, less typical security packages may include security directly from the limited partners over their interests in the LPs themselves, and, particularly in relation to hybrid facilities and funds nearing the end of their life cycle, security is often taken over underlying assets of the fund, as this is where the fund's value lies. In Guernsey, these might include shares in Guernsey-registered subsidiary companies, units in Guernsey unit trusts, and/or contract rights arising under Guernsey law contracts. In respect of these asset types, security is taken by way of a Guernsey law security interest agreement, and the formalities to finalise the creation of the security are as follows:
Shares – notice of the assignment is given to the company whose shares are secured, possession is taken of the share certificates (together with blank stock transfer forms), and the register of members is annotated to reflect the security interest.
Units – notice of the assignment is given to the trustee of the unit trust whose units are secured, possession is taken of the unit certificates (together with blank unit transfer forms), and the register of unit holders is annotated to reflect the security interest.
Contract rights – notice of the assignment is given to the contract counterparty and acknowledgment obtained.
With the exception of land located in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, vessels flagged in Guernsey and Guernsey-registered aircraft, there are no registration steps required in Guernsey and there is no general register of security interests in Guernsey accessible to the public. There is similarly no statutory requirement that a Guernsey entity keeps a private register of security interests.
The protection afforded to investors in funds proposed by AIFMD has been at the forefront of the minds of the entire Guernsey funds industry and has seen increased emphasis on the substance of both funds and fund managers, in particular.
Guernsey has worked hard to ensure that from the outset, its regulatory infrastructure is suitable to enable the distribution of Guernsey-domiciled funds to both EU and non-EU countries. In July 2016, the European Securities and Markets Authority announced its recommendation that Guernsey be included in the first round for the granting of a third- country passport for the purposes of AIFMD. Guernsey is still one of only five non-EU jurisdictions to be given such an assessment, and the recommendation (subject to relevant approvals at an EU level) will enhance Guernsey's position as a gateway to the European funds market.
Guernsey publicly stated its intent to participate in the OECD's Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Project as an Associate in March 2016 and remains committed to the collective aim to reach a globally fair and modern international tax system. Accordingly, it has signed a Multilateral Agreement to exchange tax information. The Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement provides for automatic exchange of information in accordance with country-by-country reporting by large, multinational enterprises. BEPS refers to tax planning strategies that exploit gaps and mismatches in tax rules to artificially shift profits to low- or no-tax jurisdictions where there is little economic activity, resulting in little or no overall corporate tax being paid.
Manager-led products
In May 2016, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (the GFSC) launched the MLP. The MLP is aimed at alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs) seeking to market into one or more EU Member States under national private placement regimes.
Under the MLP regime, all regulatory standards are borne by the AIFM and, by virtue of the AIFM's sponsorship, no alternative investment fund or underlying licensee will have rules imposed on it. The MLP regime avoids duplicating regulatory requirements over several entities. Further, derogation requests acceptable to the host country will be considered by the GFSC. The GFSC will be able to register a fund and license an underlying licensee within 24 hours of notification.
The regime is intended to be used by AIFMs seeking to market an AIF into an EU Member State under its national private placement regime. In addition, it is anticipated that the MLP regime will assist Guernsey AIFMs in utilising the EU AIFMD third-country passport (once available) in order to market in the EU. For that reason, the MLP regime anticipates that the AIFM will opt into the Guernsey AIFMD Rules – which replicate the rules of the EU AIFMD.
Until the EU AIFMD third-country passport has been extended to Guernsey, it is unlikely that a Guernsey AIFM would wish voluntarily to submit to the additional regulatory burden of Guernsey's AIFMD Rules. For that reason, the GFSC has indicated that significant derogations from the MLP regime requirements may be available.
The GFSC intends to extend Guernsey's suite of MLPs to include a similar offering for marketing outside the EU.
Private investment fund
In November 2016, the GFSC introduced a PIF regime that provides fund managers with greater flexibility and simplicity. The PIF, which was developed in response to market demand by the GFSC in consultation with the island's funds industry, recognises that certain investment funds are characterised by a relationship between management and investors that is closer than that of a typical agent. The PIF dispenses with the formal requirement for information particulars, such as a prospectus, in recognition of that relationship, significantly reducing the cost and processing time of launching of a fund.
The PIF, which can be either closed- or open-ended, should contain no more than 50 legal or natural persons holding an economic interest in the fund. A key strength of the product is that, where an appropriate agent is acting for a wider group of stakeholders, such as a discretionary investment manager or a trustee or manager of an occupational pension scheme, that agent may be considered as one investor. While there is a limit imposed on the number of investors in the PIF, no attempt has been made to limit the number of investors to whom the PIF might be marketed – a feature not available under comparable regimes.
The PIF is predicated on a close relationship between investors and the licensed manager, who will be responsible for providing warranties on the ability of the investors to assume loss. Under the new rules, both the PIF and its manager benefit from an application process that can be completed in one business day. The two processes may be completed in tandem by the GFSC, ensuring a short regulatory timescale.
As a result of certain judicial cases in the last year, we have seen a tightening of legal structures, with increased scrutiny of the way in which security in fund finance transactions is created, or perfected, in foreign jurisdictions.
From a Guernsey perspective, as noted above, service of a notice of assignment under the Security Law is fundamental to the creation of a Guernsey security interest, and so due service on the counterparty must occur contemporaneously with completion occurring.
Where we have seen key developments in the market is in lenders' internal policy requirements for the service of such notices of assignment. The internal policies often contain little to no room for flexibility in the mode of service, regardless of the terms of the partnership agreement, so as to minimise the risk of a counterparty challenging the security on the grounds of non-receipt.
Such a clear movement in internal thinking has given rise to multiple market discussions around the mode of service of notices to bigger funds with larger pools of limited partners, discussions that will no doubt continue to develop over the coming year.
All of the evidence we have seen indicates that, as the world starts to emerge from the global pandemic, the market is running very hot and there is a good deal of competition between lenders in this space. We anticipate that this will continue.
Accordingly, the Guernsey market continues to see sophisticated lenders providing increasingly complex and tailored solutions to the funds market, with loans being made to the full cast of players in the funds market including funds, secondary funds (against their LP interests, to finance the acquisition of LP positions and release capital to investors), limited partners and general partners (to help finance general partner and fund commitments). 2022 looks set to be a vintage year in Guernsey, particularly as we increasingly see "series funds", which may previously have flirted with other jurisdictions, now returning to Guernsey's shores.
First published by Global Legal Group, January 2022. For the original chapter in GLI – Fund Finance 2022 please visit: https://www.globallegalinsights.com/practice-areas/fund-finance-laws-and-regulations/guernsey
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This is a film that can be read on more than one level. The basic concept of a woman discovering that she can remote control a monster is a fun little science fiction story that wouldn't be out of place as an episode of The Twilight Zone. On another level it's a character study about misfortune leading to self destructive behaviour and making bad decisions.
Gloria (Anne Hathaway) is a mess of a human being after losing her job. Her boyfriend Tim (Dan Stevens) sends her away because he's tired of her constant partying so she moves back home to where she grew up. It feels like the only place she can go to that will allow her to take a step back and process her live before trying to move forward.
I found Gloria to be an interesting character because she's damaged in an unconventional way. A lot of the film is spent showing how constantly self destructive she is with no apparent desire to improve herself. As such her arc doesn't begin until quite late in the film but that makes it feel a little more real. She's definitely a victim of circumstance but also seems content to just drown in her own self loathing. Anne Hathaway's likeable performance is the key here. She manages to make Gloria likeable and I was rooting for her to get her life back on track throughout, a lesser performance could have turned her into a contemptible character but Anne Hathaway manages to make her a character worth investing in..
The other characters enable her rather than help her. Gloria spends most of her time drinking through the night with Oscar (Jason Sudeikis), Joel (Austin Stowell) and Garth (Tim Blake Nelson). These scenes are interesting because the actors have such good chemistry. Joel and Garth pretty much disappear as the film progresses and receive the least development. It does appear that there could have been a solid arc for Garth but the possibility is mentioned then quickly dismissed.
Life becomes really strange for Gloria when she discovers that she is in control of a large monster in Seoul, South Korea when she enters a certain part of the town. It's a compelling idea and the film makes good use of it. The visual effects on the monster are really impressive and the film shows enough of it to allow the viewer to use their imagination when the monster isn't on screen.
The monster plot isn't the main one. Gloria is the focus of the film and the accidental damage caused by the monster is a metaphor for self-destructive behaviour affecting others. It's a fairly obvious piece of symbolism and the film milks it a little too much but it's really effective and delivers a clever spin on the monster movie in the process.
Colossal wears its themes on its sleeve which ultimately proves to be a good thing. Gloria's excessive drinking and erratic behaviour starts her life down the path to ruin and the film also explores the concept of abusive relationships. This is embodied by Oscar (Jason Sudeikis), an old friend of Gloria's who becomes very possessive and unkind when he's drink. He is tied into the monster plot as well and ends up personifying Gloria's conflict for the film. Essentially he becomes the physical representation of everything she needs to defeat to get her life back on track. It's simple, clearly developed and really effective.
Jason Sudeikis is great. He delivers a menacing and intimidating presence that is the right amount of unhinged. He's two dimensional in the sense that he has no redeeming features but his character doesn't need to be any more than that for the purposes of this story. Any scene he's in is captivating to watch and the back and forth he shares with Anne Hathaway throughout is excellent.
Another thing that bears mentioning without spoiling it too much is the ending. I won't say what happens but it delivers something that plays with the bizarre premise in a way that both makes sense within the film's internal logic and ends up being really clever in its own right.
A fascinating character study that delivers a new spin on the monster movie genre. At its core this film is a character piece and the monster story serves as a metaphor about how self-destructive behaviour disrupts the world around you. It's an obvious piece of symbolism but an effective one. Anne Hathaway is great in the lead role and the other actors do a good job of making the dialogue feel natural even if many of the characters fade into the background. Jason Sudeikis delivers an excellent performance as the antagonist of the piece and counters Hathaway wonderfully. The monster action is capably delivered with some impressive CGI used carefully and potently. It also culminates in an ending that both makes sense within the film's internal logic and is clever in its own right.


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Guy Moule says:
I'm on the South Middleton estate in West Lothian. It was built by Persimmon, has 93 freehold properties and it was finished approximately 10 years ago. Sadly the common land areas are owned and maintained by Greenbelt.
Sam Burdett says:
Hiyas Gang.
There's a few of us here from Sankey Drive in Shropshire. We're small, just 26 houses, which means we're organised. The estate was finished in 2012. Mainstay are the maintenance agents appointed by landlords Taylor Wimpey.
Joanne Carlin says:
I am on a Taylor WImpey Estate in Northamptonshire. There are 120 homes and the management company is Central Management. The estate is looking to be completed at the end of the year, to which Taylor Wimpey have informed us that any issues after they leave on site (not snagging) will be addressed by the management company, but no one will answer to who pays the management company for this, but you can bet your bottom dollar it will be out of the fees we are paying.
So you too have been charged before the estate is completed? We have an issue here on Newcastle Great Park about correctly identifying land which has been handed over for maintenance.
Sandie Maitland says:
Hi Joanne. I'm a Parish Councillor in Duston (Northampton) chairing a Working Party to call for changes in the way new homes are (mis)managed by Companies. I'd be interested tgfo hear your story. Where are you in Northampton? Which Management Company do you deal with? How have they been in terms of charges and service?
The Registers of Scotland i.e. the Scottish version of the Land Registry will be removing the burdens from the deeds of all homes on the West Myerton estate based on the judgement in the Lands Tribunal.
The Lands Tribunal found the burdens were invalid due to the open spaces NOT being clearly defined within the deeds. Our Estate are finally rid of Greenbelt. This will have favourable implications for all Scottish estates. If all the open spaces are not clearly defined within the four corners of the deeds including plans the burdens will NOT be valid.
Jonnox says:
I noticed my deeds has a reference to the UK index of Basic Materials and Fuels as a cap on annual increases in management costs.
This documents refers to the financial times.
Do I have a case to challenge in line with the four corners rule?
Any help much appreciated.
Quentin Crisp says:
See sections 174 and 175 of the verdict for the answer, but in a nutshell, the court ruled that the index isn't a viable capping mechanism and falls outside of the 'four corner's rule' – however, it also says that doesn't necessarily invalidate the burden in itself – however a company would have to prove that its raises were 'reasonable'…. and if homeowners don't agree that the raises are 'reasonable', they have a right to withhold payment, thus forcing the company to prove its claim in a court of law… see Section 137 which says… Be that as it may, what the proprietors would be entitled to do is withhold payment of the sums claimed as not being reasonable remuneration, given the standard of the respondents' performance. It would then be for a court to determine what, if anything, was reasonable remuneration.
Paul Scott says:
Our development of 310 dwellings (Taylor Wimpey) was completed last year and we have had a maintenance agent in place doing a reasonable job, albeit expensive. We have now been informed that an additional contractor (Greenbelt) have also been engaged and will be charging around £45,000 per year for work they have yet to start. They are sending out invoices for £147.00 to residents and these are incurring a £20 a month, late payment charge. I cannot fathom why a development in East Kent requires a maintenance contractor based in Scotland to carry out this work.
Imran says:
Hi Scott, I am currently considering a Taylor Wimpey development in Folkestone – I have spent the whole night reading into the maintenance charge having nothing mentioned about it during our reservation meeting – I am becoming increasingly concerned and am considering pulling out having had my heart set on the property – Could I confirm which development you are referring to in East Kent?
Fortunately I have not formally engaged in any of the process as of yet but really want to understand whether the roads, sewage and lights have been adopted by local authority. Any advice would be most appreciated.
Denise Brown says:
Hi, my estate is only 55 houses in Ashbourne. We have been landed with this service charge without any prior consultation, no service level agreement and no terms and conditions. Some residents are now putting themselves forward as a Director of the management company, I think this in the hope that their neighbours will then pay up to save embarrassment. On the plan the area is clearly marked as "public open space". It has a footpath which connects other estates and it has now become a cycling, jogging, dog walking circuit for anyone living in the area. Residents are objecting to paying for something that is used by any member of the public. We feel that this is already provided for in our Council Tax. Derbyshire Dales District Council take 106 money from the developer but I've been told this can't be used for maintaining the public open space, yet they have millions which is unspent. Feel stronger since I found out about you guys. I am convinced this is open to challenge.
John Thornton says:
I bought an ex MOD house on the Fort Halstead estate in Sevenoaks. I remember the TP1 saying that on average the service charge would be in the region of £500 although this figure could go up or down. However, just over a month following the completion of the purchase, I was presented with a bill for nearly £1,500. Many of the residents have disputed and withheld some of the service charges over the past few years but now the management company Acorn Estate Management are threatening legal action to recover the arrears.
John Barlow says:
I am on a mixed Freehold and Leasehold development in St Helens Merseyside, it is built by Harron Homes and managed by FirstPort Property Management. Our service charges rise year on year with no justification. Residents are now challenging fees and withholding payment but FirstPort use bullying tactics and threaten solicitors, a number of residents have taken them to court and been charged excessive legal fees. We are not happy with the service and have no rights apparently as Freeholders. How can this be legally allowed? We need the law changed to cancel perpetual contracts that is basically a licence to rip off residents. Let's fight back!
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We feel that isolation is a problem for home owners and that a network for mutual support and exchange of information initially would help home buyers who find themselves inadvertently in this trap. We are campaigning for a change in the law to offer us protection and redress and ultimately scrap this model being used for residential properties.
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Fifa has been accused of scoring a World Cup "own goal" by agreeing sponsorship deals with companies that sell "unhealthy" products.
The World Cancer Research Fund criticised the governing body for partnering with the likes of Coca Cola, McDonald's and Budweiser.
It said the tournament should be an opportunity to promote active lifestyles.
Teresa Nightingale, the charity's general manager, said: "There is no doubt that when it comes to the fight against childhood obesity, football can be a force for good because it is a type of physical activity that is accessible to almost everyone.
Nightingale acknowledged that the existing sponsorship agreements were now in place but said it would be a great boost for public health around the world if Fifa announced that it would not consider companies that promote unhealthy products as sponsors or partners in future.


A very quick entry for an educational title which was due for release in 1991 on the C64 by Scetlander, a company based in Glasgow.
We know that a C64 version existed, as David Jolliff confirmed he was the coder of the entire series of games on the C64.
Only currently Henrietta's Book of Spells seems to have got a release, so we now begin a hunt to see if the game can be found.
Was it just released in limited numbers, or did Scetlander go under before it could see any sales?


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BA Euroflyer secures Air Operator's Certificate from CAA
LONDON, U.K. — British Airways' international short-haul subsidiary BA Euroflyer obtained its Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) and Operating Licence from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The new airline will operate with a similar business model to BA CityFlyer.
Gatwick International Airport will be the main hub of the newly established carrier. British Airways launched BA Euroflyer on March 29, 2022, when the airline began operations under the British Airways Air Operator's Certificate. The launch of BA Euroflyer marked the return of international short-haul flying from London Gatwick following the COVID-19 pandemic. Travelers flew to more than 30 destinations from Gatwick, including Amsterdam, Santorini, and Marrakech.
"Receiving the AOC is a momentous day in the BA Euroflyer journey and is testament to the hard work of the brilliant teams that have worked closely with the UK Civil Aviation Authority on the AOC and Operating Licence applications, whilst also managing the ramp-up of a start-up airline during its first summer of operations," Tom Stoddart, Acting CEO of BA Euroflyer, said.
Over the next six months, ten Airbus A320s and nine A321s will be gradually transferred from British Airways to BA Euroflyer. One Airbus A320, registered G-GATL, has already joined the BA Euroflyer fleet.
BA Euroflyer plans to operate to more than 30 destinations from Gatwick in the summer of 2023.


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Afterschool programs teach students tech as LAUSD restructures
January 14, 2016 By Jordyn Holman | Senior Reporter Leave a Comment
When Jonathan Marcelino's parents told him he could either own a computer or a cell phone, the decision was not difficult for the 17-year-old to make.
As the eldest of four children born to Mexican immigrants living on a tight budget in Nickerson Gardens, a Watts public housing project, Marcelino knew that although he would have liked to have a phone to regularly text friends, a computer would be more productive.
"Regardless of where I go, I want to study computer science," he said. "I want to do cool stuff, make money and then do a nonprofit. That's why you don't see me running with a phone."
The lack of exposure to technology and its practical applications in daily life is a reality many students living in and around South Los Angeles face, Marcelino said.
Filed Under: Community, Education, Featured Story, South Central LA, Technology, Watts Tagged With: Common Core, hustle 'n' code, LAUSD, Limitless STEM Academy, south central, south l.a., south la, technology, TxT
Opinion: A personal holiday story
December 24, 2015 By Shanice Joseph | Community Contributor Leave a Comment
Shanice Joseph | June 2013
Shanice Joseph is a resident of Watts and a former member of the Intersections South LA Reporter Corps.
When I asked my little brother what he wanted for Christmas, I was surprised when he replied, "nothing." In the history of my twenty-four years of living, I have never heard a child, especially one under ten years of age, say that they wanted "nothing" for Christmas. As much as I wanted to inquire more about what appeared to be a nonchalant and defeatist attitude toward Christmas, I had to start getting ready for work, so it would have to wait until later.
I have been a airplane cleaner for American Airlines at LAX for two years. Although my job is stressful at times, it financially supports me, my family and my education. I usually dread going to work and wanted to call off today, but I needed all the hours that I could get so I could buy everyone something for Christmas….or at least that was the goal until my brother declined the gesture.
I got into my mother's car and sat in between my younger brother and younger sister for the ride to my job. As I looked outside, it appeared it was going to rain. "I don't want to go to work," I sighed for the four millionth time. I wasn't looking forward to cleaning up international throw-up and picking up blankets that people threw everywhere onboard the plane. The thought of calling off again played with my head until my mom pointed out a homeless woman.
"You have to admire her dedication. Rain, snow or heatwave, she's out here hustling," said my mom.
My heart sunk in my chest knowing that my mother wasn't exaggerating. This homeless woman really did stand all day, at this busy intersection (on a small island divider) for long hours holding up a sign, asking for change for survival.
"Yesterday when I saw her, it was pouring rain but something else caught my attention," said my mom. "I was driving down the street when I saw this man and woman both pushing a stroller each, with a young girl walking behind them."
"Wait this street?" I asked, looking out the window and frowning. It was a wide and busy street. There were not many lights. There were no sidewalks, but there was a bike lane that the family must have been walking on, and the speed limit was 40 mph. There was no way I was going to walk down this particular street, especially not in the rain or with three small children. The slightest turn of the wheel could seriously injure a pedestrian.
"Yes," my mother continued. "At first, I wasn't going to stop but it was raining hard, it was Sunday [meaning that the Metro bus was going to take forever], they had kids with them and none of them had on a jacket. They all had on light cotton sweaters or long sleeve shirts, but nothing rainproof. So, I yelled out my window, 'do you want a ride?' They hesitated to answer, but I pulled over anyway and they all eventually got in"
Now, here was something that wasn't surprising at all. I love that my mother is so helpful, but I worry about her. She is always giving a stranger a ride somewhere. She has been doing this for as long as I could remember.
"They all got in. They were soaking wet like they had been walking in the rain for a while," continued my mom. "At first they were quiet, but I start talking so the mother replied back. She explained that they had seen a flyer that said this building was giving away Christmas toys, and they went. It was a long line that went down the street. They stood in that line for hours and then it started raining. She said they tried to stand there as long as they could to get their kids some gifts, but the rain just got worse, so they had to leave."
I shook my head. That was so unfortunate, but something told me my mom wasn't done.
She saw my facial expression and continued, "I felt so bad for them that I start looking for things in the car to give them, because I didn't have any money and I didn't have anything in the car to give. I looked at the father and he was just so distant and maybe even disappointed in himself. So I asked them where were they going and it got awkwardly quiet, so I thought I said something wrong. I asked again and the father spoke for the first time since he been in the car. He said, 'Western and Lomita,'" I frowned again.
My mother knew exactly why I was frowning and nodded her head slowly. "Yes they are homeless" she said, confirming my thoughts. Although, according to a recent article published in The Los Angeles Times, "13, 000, people fall into homelessness each month," it still bothers me to hear such stories, especially when certain factors like children and the holidays are involved. Unfortunately, their situation is nothing new or uncommon. California has one of the highest number of homeless individuals in the country (over 20% of the state's population is homeless,) and the numbers are increasing, forcing the state declare it as an emergency situation. It's so upsetting that I would give up a lifetime worth of Christmas presents to solve the problem.
For some people, the holidays are the best time of the year, meanwhile for others it's a heartbreaking reminder of how they have struggled financially throughout the year. Also, a lot guilt and stress falls upon the parents, especially homeless ones, for not being able to provide the necessities, let alone toys. I have witnessed the stress pass down from the parents to the children, which causes children to be selfless and either not expect anything for Christmas or not want anything for Christmas. I looked over at my younger brother and wondered if this was the case for him.
"Yeah, I felt so bad. The dad probably felt worse; he was probably beating himself up for standing in the rain and still not being able to get anything. To add insult to injury, no one wanted to pick them up and drop them off," my mother continued.
"They are residing at a broken down motel which is in walking distance of Palos Verdes, one of the richest neighborhoods. All of these nice warm cars passing them by and not doing anything….but that's another story. I just told you that to remind you of how blessed you are and how thankful you should be. The next time you feel like calling off work, don't. Some people have the hardest time finding a job or financially supporting their families, and you are complaining about the one job you do have," she said. My mom was absolutely right, I had no right to complain.
When we arrived at my job, I managed to change my attitude and turned to my younger brother once more. I asked again what would he like for Christmas and he paused as if he was thinking. My mom looked at me through her rear view mirror and said, "I heard someone say, as we get older our Christmas list get shorter because what we want, money can't buy." It was an interesting concept. However, my brother smiled as if a light bulb had clicked over his head.
"I want some Pokemon cards, and you have to play Pokemon with me," he laughed. I smiled back at him, "Sure, we can do that."
It wasn't much, but sometimes the bare minimum, be playing cards or a kind gesture like giving a family a ride out the rain, was something people greatly appreciate.
Filed Under: More on Intersections, Opinion, Uncategorized, Watts
What happens when an aspiring teen chef from South L.A. meets the U.S. Surgeon General? + Did you buy a Powerball ticket in South LA? Claim your $866K prize!
Fremont High School senior Xiaxiang English served a chard-based salad to to the U.S. Surgeon General Friday. | Marisa Zocco, Intersections South L.A.
What happens when an aspiring teen chef from South L.A. meets the U.S. Surgeon General?
Fremont High School senior Xiaxiang English stood alongside U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on Friday, promoting nutrition and access to fresh fruits and vegetables as a preventive health measure. (Los Angeles Times)
Did you buy a Powerball Ticket in South LA? Claim your $866k prize!
The California Lottery announced Thursday that a winning lottery ticket purchased at a Florence neighborhood meat market in South L.A. remains unclaimed. (MyNewsLA.com)
Renata Simril to succeed Anita DeFrantz as head of LA84 Foundation
Former Dodger and LA Times executive Renata Simril was announced the CEO of LA84 Foundation on Wednesday. The foundation is endowed with 40 percent of the surplus of the 1984 Olympic Games and has funded more than $225 million in grants to support youth sports programs in Southern California. (MyNewsLA.com)
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South LA youth, non-profits sue city over neighborhood oil drilling
November 19, 2015 By Caitlyn Hynes | Reporter Leave a Comment
At its closest point, the Jefferson drill site is only three feet from homes. | Caitlyn Hynes, Intersections South L.A.
A few blocks west of the University of Southern California, behind ivy-covered walls, is the Jefferson oil-drilling site. The walls may block neighbors from seeing what goes on behind them, but they know, nonetheless.
Now, South Los Angeles youth, tired of living near toxic chemicals with little protection, are joining together with environmental non-profits to sue the city.
The Jefferson drilling site, owned and operated by Freeport-McMoran Inc., is one of the sites named in a lawsuit brought against the city. Located in the heart of a South Los Angeles neighborhood, the site is protected only by a retaining wall that neighbors say does little to contain the noise and odors produced by drilling. Other South L.A. sites face similar problems.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit, the South Central Youth Leadership Coalition, Communities for a Better Environment, and the Center for Biological Diversity, held a press conference last Friday to announce the case. The groups allege that the city has not only violated regulations from the California Environmental Quality Act by issuing exemptions for environmental impact reports on oil drilling and production sites, but that it has also forced residents of color to bear disproportionate environmental and health burdens because of the lack of safety measures around several South Los Angeles sites.
Standing outside City Hall Friday with signs with that read, "Our health is not for sale" and, "Ain't no power like the power of youth," the minors stood behind speakers who demanded that the city comply with the California Environmental Quality Act by conducting environmental impact reports and providing better protection from, odors, toxins and noise pollution at the drilling sites.
"Our health and our environment are at risk. Community members should not have to jeopardize their health by simply being at home," high school student Joshua Navarro told the press.
The lawsuit comes on the heels of an October audit that found that since 2007, most Los Angeles oil sites have not been subjected to an environmental impact report assessing the site's health and environmental impacts on surrounding communities.
Reports from Al-Jazeera America found that the Jefferson drilling location is one of the sites lacking such documentation. It is currently unclear why these oversights have continued.
Protests and this lawsuit against oil companies have drawn the support of youth who live in the neighborhoods surrounding the Jefferson drill site. Many of the kids involved have lived around the site for years. They've smelled the chemicals and heard the loud sounds that often accompany drilling.
Elena Hume, 10, has been involved with several protests. She said she and her family would smell the chemicals as they went on walks around their neighborhood.
"I never knew it was an oil-drilling site. We'd see the bushes, and the rows of trees, and the big yellow gate," Hume said. But now she knows what is happening and she feels it's wrong to expose her neighborhood to the fumes of the toxic chemicals.
Jordan Parks, 12, has lived near the site his entire life. For a long time he and his family didn't know exactly what was behind the walls. But when his father discovered it was an oil-drilling site, "Everyone started realizing how incredibly bad it was," Jordan said.
Youth from the neighborhood around the Jefferson site, brought together by school, church and neighborhood tutoring programs, have become more involved in the issue through protests at the drilling site over the past few years.
Richard Parks, Jordan's father, said that the kids were the ones who wanted to take action. He said the youth wanted to initiate the process because their homes and families were being directly affected.
A report from the National Resources Defense Council found that the chemicals used at oil drilling sites have been linked to cancer and other reproductive health problems. Neighbors have also blamed the site for headaches, nosebleeds and asthma.
Tanja Srebotnjak, a professor at Harvey Mudd College who has worked in oil and gas research for over fifteen years, said that the closer neighbors are to the chemicals used at oil drilling sites, the more susceptible they are to health complications.
"Farther is better and some states and municipalities have set distances ranging…up to 1,500 feet, 2,000 feet," Srebotnjak said.
But a 2014 Community Health Councils study found that South L.A. drilling sites located in neighborhoods with high percentages of people of color were significantly closer to homes, schools and churches than sites in West L.A.
While the average distance from homes, schools and churches in South L.A. is 85 feet, the West L.A. and Wilshire sites, located in primarily white neighborhoods, are about 400 feet away.
Many West L.A. sites also have enclosed structures or some type of geographic barrier like a golf course that can help mitigate noise and odors. The Jefferson site, in contrast, has only a retaining wall as physical protection.
Niki Wong of Redeemer Community Partnership, a South L.A. non-profit that works in the neighborhood around the Jefferson drill site, estimated that the wells at the site are a mere 60 feet from homes, a distance that almost certainly exposes residents to toxins. Without an environmental impact report, it is hard to know exactly how the community would be affected if an explosion or other accident were to happen on the site.
Wong said that it is key to involve the youth of the neighborhood in this effort. "It's important for them [to recognize] the need for a healthy and safe environment to grow up in."
As for the kids around the Jefferson drill site, they say they just want their neighborhood to be safe for families. "It'd be nice if they just shut [the drilling site] down and turned it into a park or something, or more housing," said Jordan.
The city attorney's office told the Los Angeles Times that it will review the lawsuit.
Filed Under: Community, Environment, Featured, Featured Story, Health, Jefferson Park Tagged With: activism, Center for Biological Diversity, Communities for a Better Environment, environment, Freeport McMoRan, health, Jefferson, National Resources Defense Council, oil drilling, protest, Redeemer Community Partnership, safety, south central, South Central Youth Leadership Coalition, south l.a., south la, toxic chemicals, youth
SCLARC Opens New Headquarters + L.A. Extends Shelter Program for Homeless
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center Opens New Headquarters: South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC), celebrated the grand opening of Legacy Plaza— the agency's new headquarters — with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 14. (Compton Herald)
L.A. to Extend Shelter Program for Homeless: With winter setting in and an El Nino weather pattern eyeing California, officials extended a campaign to help nearly 26,000 homeless people by opening public buildings as temporary shelters. (Fox News)
An Architectural Walking Tour of South L.A.'s Stately and Historic West Adams Boulevard:
South L.A.'s West Adams neighborhood is home to an array of architectural styles and several Historic-Cultural Monuments that have stood the test of time. Curbed LA mapped 13 of the neighborhood's must-see spots that can be knocked out in a 2-mile stroll. (Curbed LA)
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Local leaders stress unity in fighting Reef development
November 3, 2015 By Matt Lemas Leave a Comment
Panelist Jorge Rivera discussed methods to combat gentrification in South Los Angeles based on his experience in Long Beach. | Matt Lemas, Intersections South L.A.
Local advocates against citywide gentrification gathered Oct. 28 for a discussion on methods to combat a $1 billion multi-use development in South Central Los Angeles.
The Reef development, a planned residential, hotel and retail complex to be built in two parking lots just south of Washington Boulevard on either side of Broadway, has many in the community riled up. The proposed luxury site ignites residents' fears that the development will drastically alter the community make up and increase nearby rents, displacing thousands that have lived in South Central for generations.
"We're not anti-development," said Jorge Rivera, a community organizer for Housing Long Beach, an organization focused on improving affordable housing in the city. "We want development, but we want to be able to stay and enjoy that development."
Hosted by the South Central Neighborhood Council, Wednesday's panel discussion brought in advocates from Atwater Village, Downtown, Boyle Heights and Long Beach. All groups discussed their own experiences fighting gentrification in their respective locales. The discussion both demonstrated support for the South L.A. community and provided tips for the fight against the Reef development.
About 80 people attended the forum held at the Santee Education Complex. The meeting's theme centered around concerns that communities have been ignored by private and public investment for decades, leading to their decline. Now, in addition, residents have witnessed a surge in outside development that doesn't cater to the community make up.
"This community was created by discriminatory practices," Rivera said. "Government and businesses didn't invest here…but now they want to 'improve' or 'better' the community. They're investing for their own purposes; they don't take into account the community."
Panelists stressed that in the fight against private development, those against the Reef should encourage "people power" over money as organizations' main tool in pushing back.
"Focus on human capital," said panelist Michelle O' Grady, member of the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council.
The room seemed to be split on whether or not local residents could trust Councilman Curren Price, who oversees District 9 where the Reef's project site is located, to speak out against the development.
Price has not taken an official stance on the complex. In the past he has said the Reef could serve as a "lower-cost" alternative to downtown, and on Monday, in light of local complaints on the development's luxury nature, he told ABC7 the development will be supplemented by two upcoming affordable housing projects "minutes" away from the Reef.
The two additional housing complexes, Price said, would supply hundreds of construction jobs. Current plans for the Reef allot none of its spaces to affordable housing.
Community members cited that construction jobs are only temporary, however, and interpreted Price's neutrality and comments as damaging and indicative of a pro-developer's stance.
"Price has not taken a position which it in itself is a decision," Rivera said, citing that his comments lean more toward approving of the Reef.
"His lack of decision could lead to more homelessness in this city," added panelist Jose Fernandez, alluding to the potential effects of a displaced community.
In the fight against the Reef, a recent point of contention among residents has been the Nov. 2 deadline for submitting public comment against the development. The South Central Neighborhood Council stressed it has not had not had enough time to review the 3,000 page environmental impact report released in September.
The public comment period has still not been extended. Price has said on record that extensions are only allowed if new information has come forth, which has not been the case.
A Reef representative told Intersections last week that after the public comment period, the company will still be open to hearing local input regarding a community benefits package attached to the project, which among other things, could stipulate how the development's future tenants hire for their spaces.
Job growth is a common argument for those who favor gentrification, but the panelists warned that the jobs aren't always given to those in the surrounding community.
"There's no guarantee the tenets will do local hiring," said panelist Roxana Alguilar, who worked in job placement during the construction of L.A. Live.
During the event's Q&A period, there was a virtual agreement among the crowd that, rather than combatting the issue of gentrification on a project-by-project basis, organizations would have to form a unified coalition to fight displacement from both the Reef and in the city at large.
Accompanying that call was one to disregard racial differences and combat developer money with unified human capital.
"If we come together as black and brown…it's a lot of people power," said Crystal Mitchell, co-director of the nonprofit business and community development organization Recycling Black Dollars. "They're expecting apathy."
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South Central development project concerns neighbors
October 27, 2015 By Caitlyn Hynes | Reporter Leave a Comment
A new South Los Angeles development project drew sharp criticism from neighbors and health advocacy groups at a press conference Monday. A report released by Human Impact Partners found that "The Reef" development, slated to build two multi-use high-rise buildings, will place over half of renters in the site's surrounding area at high risk for financial strain or displacement.
In September, the City Council released a 3,000 page environmental report on the development. The document has been has been a source of strain on attempting to be involved in the development process.
"In the immediate, we are concerned about the draft [environmental impact review] project that has only given us 47 days to respond to a 3,000 page document," said Benjamin Torres of CDTech.
Beyond the environmental impact report, the community is concerned that the development will bring new residents into the proposed luxury apartments while pushing out lower-income locals because of rising rent and property value.
Read More: Neighborhood council to take action on Reef Project report
Los Angeles is the least affordable city for renters, and HIP found that the city lost 65 percent of state and federal funding for affordable housing between 2009 and 2014.
The South Los Angeles neighborhood surrounding the development is one of the most crowded areas in the city. In the community where 45 percent of residents fall below the poverty line, a rise in prices leaves many residents forced to compromise.
Residents hold a press conference in front of The Reef, which plans to develop two new skyscrapers in South LA over the next 15 years. | Caitlyn Hynes, Intersections South L.A.
Community members are worried that The Reef development will not include affordable housing, an issue that already exists. At the press conference, residents and community leaders urged developers and the City Council to consider their voices throughout the 15-year building process.
Benjamin Torres of CDTech said he was concerned that the decisions made about the development would not include the input of the neighbors who currently live there.
"One [concern] is the long-term process and what the role of the community is, and making sure we have equitable community development that benefits the area," he said.
Neighbors want South L.A. to attract developers. They also want development to reflect the neighborhood's residents as they are now, not those who will move in to be a part of The Reef's demographic.
"Let's imagine for one minute what this project could be. Imagine if this was affordable housing for the residents of affordable housing for South Los Angeles," said Jim Mangia, President and CEO of St. John's Well Child and Family Center. "Imagine if that development was serving the people of this community, who have built this community with their blood and their sweat and their tears. Imagine if some of that retail space were community health centers that served this community."
Read More: Some South LA residents express uncertainty with billion dollar development
Dr. Holly Avey of HIP said that her organization was concerned about the negative impact that this development could have on the historic South Central L.A. neighborhood. The report found that community residents who are impacted by displacement and financial issues are at a high risk of a variety of health problems, including anxiety, depression, obesity and diabetes.
Beatriz Solis of the California Endowment said that some families are forced to make delicate tradeoffs, like choosing between healthy food or preschool.
Cynthia Bryant, the owner of a local ice cream shop, voiced her concern that when the development does go forward, the businesses in The Reef will push her out of the neighborhood. Bryant worries that the business space in The Reef will drive up rent prices across the neighborhood.
"I don't want to be the first one to get on the boat if we get pushed out of this community, because they're pushing us further and further. But where is the boat loading? Should I be the first or should I be the last, should I keep hanging on?" said Bryant.
The rising rents and subsequent displacement of residents worries Solis as well.
"At the community level, when people are forced out, the whole community fabric begins to unravel, and what cohesion and collaborative efficacy, or social and political power did exist begins to evaporate, making it more and more difficult to have a voice in community development," Solis said.
Neighbors like Erendira Morales, a working mother of four children, say they want to be a part of this process to make sure that their concerns are being heard and addressed.
"We feel that they are playing with the life and the future of the people who live in this community. Our local representatives are not listening to us," said Morales. "We have our interests, we have our opinions and we feel that they are not paying attention to us. We want to participate, we want to be part of this process."
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South L.A. Structures on Shaky Foundations
October 15, 2015 By Marisa Zocco | Senior Reporter Leave a Comment
Experts say thousands of Los Angeles homes will collapse in a large earthquake.| Cameron23, Flickr Creative Commons
Imagine the Los Angeles skyline in its entirety. Include the apartment and commercial buildings; the houses old and new. Now, imagine 50 percent of those buildings gone—collapsed either partially or completely.
That is the bleak picture that U.S. Geological Survey seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones painted for attendees during the 2015 Great California ShakeOut Breakfast Leadership Summit on Sept. 30.
Los Angeles has not experienced a major earthquake in 20 years. The last large temblor to slam the region was the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Since then, California faults have been in a quiet period that Jones and other experts on her team insist won't last.
The period of smooth sailing has caused home and commercial building owners to relax their approach to protecting structures against the damage they could sustain in the violent shaking during a substantial quake.
Lack of action to strengthen structures, however, renders the millions of people who live and work in the city's 300,000 unstable buildings susceptible to displacement from work or homes, and even disaster-related death.
Filed Under: Community, Environment, Featured, Featured Story, Housing, Neighborhood, Neighborhoods, Public Safety, South Central LA Tagged With: catastrophe, disaster, earthquake, Great California ShakeOut, Mark Benthien, PrepareAthon, safety, SCEC, south central, south l.a., south la, USC, USGS
Grant allocates $25,000 to promote child nutrition
October 2, 2015 By Matt Lemas Leave a Comment
Council member Curren Price speaks with a student at West Vernon Elementary School, which is launching a grant bid. | Photo by Matt Lemas
West Vernon Elementary School in South Los Angeles is vying to be a recipient of a $500,000 national grant program to fund improvements in children's health and nutrition. The initiative was launched at the school this week.
The initiative, a collaboration between the United Health Foundation and Whole Kids Foundation, has earmarked $25,000 for the Central and South Central region of Los Angeles.
Elementary schools throughout the country will be able to apply for funding, ranging from $15,000 to $25,000, and the application consists of pitching innovative projects in line with the grant's goals. West Vernon is an applicant and if chosen, it will be one of 10 to 12 schools participating in the program nationwide.
"We're breaking through the cycle of unhealthy living," said Councilman Curren Price at Thursday's launch, referencing that the grant could join a long list of initiatives his office has taken to improve access to nutrition and green space in his district. "When our kids are happy and healthy, our future is bright."
Filed Under: Education, Featured, Featured Story, Food, Vernon-Central Tagged With: councilman curren price, food desert, healthy south los angeles, West Vernon Elementary School
High homicide rates move LAPD to put more officers in South LA
September 24, 2015 By Jordyn Holman | Senior Reporter Leave a Comment
Mayor Eric Garcetti and LAPD Chief Charlie Beck speak about crime statistics at a recent conference held at the 77th Division station in South L.A. | Daina Beth Solomon
The Los Angeles Police Department is responding to a hike in crime rates by adding more officers to South Los Angeles streets. So far this year, 43 people have been killed in the 77th Division, which covers most of South L.A.
In August, according to data from the LAPD, the number of people killed in Los Angeles rose 7 percent compared to this time last year. Almost half of last month's killings took place in South L.A. The majority of violence, Police Chief Charlie Beck said, was gang crime.
Capt. Jeff Bert told the LA Times that additional police officers will allow the department to respond more quickly to crimes and also possibly help prevent them.
"We're concerned because it's a loss of life," Bert told the LA Times. "That's why we're doing this big shift and we're pointing the nose of it south, because that's where most people are losing their lives."
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Saxon re-schedule postponed shows | FESTIVALPHOTO
Saxon re-schedule postponed shows
NWOBHM legends Saxon have announced the re-scheduled dates for their recently postponed UK shows. The tail end of the UK tour, originally planned for December 2014, had to be delayed due to Nigel Glocker's sudden health problems.
The drummer, who was taken to hospital with a brain aneurysm, is now back home and on the mend after two surgical procedures; he won't however be able to perform in the remaining dates and will be replaced by Sven Dirkschneider, the son of Udo Dirkschneider (Accept), who will be joining on stage frontman Biff Byford, Paul Quinn (guitar), Doug Scarratt (guitar) and Nibbs Carter (bass).
Biff says: "It's great to see Nige on the mend, he will get the chance to see the band from out front for a change."
Nigel has recently posted a video message on the band's Facebook page to thank fans and loved ones and update them on his current health status. The remaining members of Saxon are extremely pleased with his fast recovery and are looking forward to finishing what they started, performing the last five shows of their landmark 35th anniversary tour.
The new dates are as follows:
February 3rd NEWCASTLE Academy
February 4th NOTTINGHAM Rock City
February 5th WOLVERHAMPTON Wulfrun Hall
February 6th OXFORD Academy
February 7th LONDON Shepherds Bush Empire
Ticket price for London is £27.50 (subject to booking fee) - all other shows £26 (subject to booking fee); please refer to www.Saxon747.com or www.Kililive.com (24 hour ticket line - 0844 871 8803) for more info. December's tickets will be valid for the rescheduled shows and new tickets are now available.
The UK dates are to be the culmination of 38-date European tour "Warriors of the Road" celebrating their 35th Anniversary. The set list will take tracks from what is known to the fans as 'The Holy Trinity' - Saxon's seminal albums Wheels of Steel, Strong Arm of the Law and Denim and Leather.


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Жу́ніур дус Са́нтус Алме́йда (; *12 вересня 1984, Касадур, Санта-Катаріна, Бразилія) — бразильський спортсмен, спеціаліст зі змішаних бойових мистецтв (). Чемпіон світу зі змішаних бойових мистецтв у важкій ваговій категорії за версією UFC (2011 – 2012 роки).

Біографія

Кар'єра в змішаних бойових мистецтвах
Жуніур дус Сантус розпочав заняття спортом після закінчення школи. Його першим бойовим мистецтвом стало бразильське дзюдзюцу. Навичками цієї боротьби дус Сантус оволодівав під керівництвом Антоніу Родріґу Ноґейри. Із найбільших досягнень сам спортсмен виділяє перемоги на регіональних чемпіонатах Баїї з греплінгу та бразильського дзюдзюцу. У 2005 році дус Сантус почав вивчати ударну техніку: бокс та кікбоксинг. У 2006 році дебютував у змішаних єдиноборствах. Перші сім поєдинків провів на місцевому рівні, в Бразилії, здобувши рекорд .

У 2008 році Жуніур дус Сантус дебютував у Абсолютному бійцівському чемпіонаті (UFC). У першому ж бою переміг нокаутом досвідченого ветерана і багаторазового чемпіона світу з різних видів боротьби Фабрісіу Вердума, що стало значним апсетом. За високу техніку виконання вирішальної атаки був нагороджений премією «Нокаут вечора». За наступні два роки Жуніур провів в UFC ще п'ять поєдинків, чотири з яких виграв нокаутами. Переміг таких суперників як Мірко Філіпович та Ґабріел Ґонзаґа (за перемогу над Ґонзаґою отримав другу премію «Нокаут вечора»).

У 2011 році, будучи непереможеним в межах UFC, Жуніур дус Сантус виходить на відбірковий бій за право оспорювати титул діючого чемпіона світу. Свого суперника, колишнього тимчасового чемпіона Шейна Карвіна, дус Сантус перемагає у домінуючому стилі у затяжному бою. Ця перемога виводить його на верхівку світових рейтингів важковаговиків, і він стає претендентом №1. Наприкінці року дус Сантус виходить на титульний бій проти діючого чемпіона світу Кейна Веласкеса. Протистояння двох найкращих бійців світу у вазі до 120 кг стало головною подією дебютного турніру UFC на національному каналі Fox. Поєдинок пройшов швидко: на 64-й секунді першого раунду претендент відправив чемпіона в нокаут. Цей ювілейний нокаут (десятий в кар'єрі) приніс Жуніуру дус Сантусу титул чемпіона світу, першу сходинку у світових рейтингах та премію «Нокаут вечора».

Навесні 2012 року дус Сантус захистив здобутий титул у бою проти екс-чемпіона світу Френка Міра. Напередодні Нового року дус Сантус провів другий бій проти екс-чемпіона Кейна Веласкеса. В ході бою дус Сантус був декласований опонентом, програвши і в ударній техніці, і в боротьбі, а також отримавши нокдаун та загальну значну шкоду від ударів Веласкеса.

У 2013 році дус Сантус провів поєдинок проти переможця Гран-прі K-1 Марка Ханта. Бій був насичений ударними розмінами, що принесло бійцям премію «Бій вечора». Наприкінці третього раунду змагання Жуніур дус Сантус нокаутував Марка Ханта ударом ногою з розвороту. Восени 2013 року дус Сантус утретє змагався проти Кейна Велскеса, за титул чемпіона світу. Цей поєдинок нагадував їх другу зустріч, втім, цього разу дус Сантус отримав істотнішу шкоду і зазнав поразки технічним нокаутом у п'ятому раунді.

Бійцівський стиль
Бійцівський стиль Жуніура дус Сантуса характеризується поєднанням ударних технік (переважно бокс) та технік боротьби (переважно бразильське дзюдзюцу). Використання боротьби характерніше для дус Сантуса періоду 2006 – 2007 років, оскільки в подальшому він сконцентрувався на ударній техніці рук. Більша частина перемог Жуніура здобута шляхом нокауту (шість нокаутів від ударів руками, два — від футбольних ударів ногами). За високу техніку виконання ударних атак Жуніур дус Сантус був тричі нагороджений премією «Нокаут вечора».

Особисте життя
Дус Сантус розлучений. За віросповіданням римо-католик.

Статистика в змішаних бойових мистецтвах

Примітки

Посилання
 Офіційний сайт Жуніура дус Сантуса
 Інформація про Жуніура дус Сантуса на офіційному сайті UFC
 Статистика Жуніура дус Сантуса у базі «Sherdog»

Бразильські бійці змішаного стилю
Чемпіони UFC
Уродженці Санта-Катарини

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I have a very, very clunky thing called "Devawriter Pro" which I have been developing for about 9 years.
[Mainly focussed on the numToChar/ numToCodePoint switchover].
2. Horrible reduplication of code [think 50 buttons using 99% the same code].
3. Other "side-projects" that never got "there" but still lying around under the hood.
According to a conservative estimate I could reduce the size of my main stack by at least 50%.
1. Is the time that will be involved in refactoring going to be reflected in terms of a financial increase.
2. How much of this can be done automatically?
4. Version tracking? Should I build an autosave script into the stack prior to doing anything else?
5. Why am I even bothering to think about this and write these questions?
AND it comes in 2 parts . . .
the way of the woolly mammoth a long, long time ago.
(possibly unnecessarily jargonised) very difficult for "simple" folk like me to follow.
I think the financial increase would be reflected in 'dollars per hour', instead of yearly dollars. In other words, refactoring / re-writing / removing useless code, all of those things cut down on how much you have to dredge through each time, so your productivity increases compared to someone that leaves all that cruft in, so you accomplish more when you sit down to code.
If your doing in 10 minutes what used to take 12, you've increased your per hour financial gain.
Depends on how good you are at writing tools, or whether you have the tools available. Things like finding duplicate code, well finding it is easy. Telling whether it is needed in the entire context of the program is a little trickier. It would also depend on how comfortable you are with the IDEs built in tools for this, like the profiler, or some of the tools made by others.
Well, there are lots of ways to do that. I use both styles of comments myself. For a code change, I use the block comments to wrap the date of the change and the previous code. Once it is commented, you are sure going to know if you haven't been using it for a while.
A side benefit is that it indicates the biggest problem areas in what your trying to accomplish.
I think so. I rarely only ever have one revision of a program in storage.
Thanks "bogs": quite a lot of useful stuff there.
It's always wise to simplify as much as possible, if for no other reason than just to save your own sanity later.
The 50 buttons need to use a behavior, which you can automate. Put the script into a hidden button and use that as the script storage container. Write a temporary handler that loops though all the buttons and sets their script to empty, and sets their behavior to the long ID of the hidden button. There should be no repercussions from that change.
If you need to see if a handler is unused and superfluous, put a breakpoint in it, work with the stack normally, and see if it triggers. Or just use the Find and Replace dialog to do a stack-wide search for the handler name and see if it occurs anywhere outside of itself.
and just rewriting some code so it is more efficient.
The difference is you can use one word, 'refactoring', to replace 8 words, 'rewriting some code so it is more efficient'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_refactoring wrote: Code refactoring is the process of restructuring existing computer code—changing the factoring—without changing its external behavior. Refactoring is intended to improve nonfunctional attributes of the software. Advantages include improved code readability and reduced complexity; these can improve source-code maintainability and create a more expressive internal architecture or object model to improve extensibility.
Typically, refactoring applies a series of standardised basic micro-refactorings, each of which is (usually) a tiny change in a computer program's source code that either preserves the behaviour of the software, or at least does not modify its conformance to functional requirements. Many development environments provide automated support for performing the mechanical aspects of these basic refactorings. If done extremely well, code refactoring may help software developers discover and fix hidden or dormant bugs or vulnerabilities in the system by simplifying the underlying logic and eliminating unnecessary levels of complexity. If done poorly it may fail the requirement that external functionality not be changed, introduce new bugs, or both.
By continuously improving the design of code, we make it easier and easier to work with. This is in sharp contrast to what typically happens: little refactoring and a great deal of attention paid to expediently adding new features. If you get into the hygienic habit of refactoring continuously, you'll find that it is easier to extend and maintain code.
Yes: I read the Wikipedia stuff as well.
AUTOSAVE seems to be a "pain in the bum" on Macintosh.
set the defaultFolder to "/Volumes/X1/DWP autosaves"
should be saving time-stamped backups into my external drive "X1"
bit, instead is saving backups inside my Macintosh app-folder (i.e. inside the LC 8.1.10 app).
Does it work if you provide the complete pathname?
Works here for me, I NEVER EVER rely on "the defaultfolder".
Use the full file path in the backsave handler instead of setting the defaultfolder earlier. Or alternately, set the defaultfolder inside the backsave handler itself. The defaultfolder may be changing between openstack and the time your save handler executes.
Also, are you sure you want to save every 2 seconds? Seems like that would interfere a lot with everything else.
And be prepared to find your stack named: SAVER 6/23 PM on your HD!
You will get: SAVER 6:23 PM again.
The defaultfolder may be changing between openstack and the time your save handler executes.
Yes sure, but it is hard to understand why this should happen in this tiny nanosecond before calling the "backsave" routine . So the first saving SHOULD go into the right place! Not?
I'd think so, but there are several other open* messages and they may take precedence. I found out a while ago that the opening stack behavior isn't what I thought it was.
At any rate, handling the file path only when needed should work. Like you, I almost never use defaultfolder because it can change unexpectedly.
Yes, true, I forgot how busy the IDE is in the background.


The award for Rescue Project of the Year was accepted by the Cambridge Archaeological Unit and the University of Cambridge for their work at Must Farm.
Excavations of the burnt roundhouses at Must Farm have recovered quantities of well-preserved pottery, tools, textiles, and more, which paint a picture of daily life in Bronze Age Britain in greater detail than ever before.
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Among the remarkable artefacts recovered from the site of the new Bloomberg headquarters were 405 writing tablets. Of these, 87 have now been deciphered, allowing a glimpse at the lives and legal wranglings of Britain's earliest authors.
An investigation at a Roman cemetery in Leicester has made some surprising discoveries and has provided the first evidence of the town's migrant population.
In 2004, the government used a compulsory purchase order to take Apethorpe into state care. Some 20 years of work and millions of pounds have been spent rescuing the stately home from decline.