A list of Konica lenses for the SLR system can be found on the lens overview. From there you can go to the informations on specific lenses.
You won't find informations about third-party lenses for the Konica mount on this page, as this would overstretch its limits. For informations about third-party lenses, a glance at the Medium Format Photography Megasite is always worthwile.
Over the years, Konica had extended their lens line-up to meet professional demands. From fisheye to extreme long telephoto lenses everything what a photographer desires was available in the mid-70s – most of the lenses in outstandig quality, optically and mechanically alike.
When the new AR bayonet was introduced with the Auto-Reflex in 1966, things were different. The available range of lenses was not broad enough to meet professional demands back then. This might have been one of the reasons why Konica chose to stick with the small 40.5 mm flange-film register of the F bayonet when designing the AR bayonet, thus having the possibility to mount lenses of other manufacturers to the Konica bodies with simple, mechanical adapters. From Konica, such adapters where available for the widely used M42 thread mount, for Nikon, Exakta, and the old Konica F bayonets. Lenses for these systems can be used on Konica bodies from the Auto-Reflex on, but the aperture has to be closed manually prior to exposure.
Sadly, this decision for the small flange-film register had the effect that Konica lenses only be used on very few camera bodies of other manufacturers with simple, mechanical adapters – or at least cannot be focussed to infinity (∞) on these bodies. As almost all other SLR systems – apart from the early discontinued Miranda system and the rather exotic Alpa system– have a longer flange-film register than Konica, the Konica lenses can almost exclusively be used on Konica bodies. Despite the outstanding mechanical and optical quality of most Konica lenses it was therefore nearly impossible to sell the lenses to users of other systems.
The lens line-up has been continually developed over the years. New lenses were introduced, others were discontinued, lenses were redesigned, different coatings were used and so on. Due to this, there is a big variety of models and variants. A rough division can be made with the bayonet versions and the exterior characteristics.
Most of the Konica lenses have a fiter thread diameter of 55 mm, so that filters are needed only in one size. There are a few exceptions, however, especially with fast telephoto lenses.
Lenses for the F bayonet fit the bodies prior to the introduction of the Auto-Reflex. They don't fit all later camera bodies and can only be used with the respective adapter on those. There are two variations of the F bayonet – one with a coupling for the aperture set on the lens to the light meter of the Konica F and one without this coupling for all other Konica SLR bodies of the F series. As far as I know, lenses for each variation can be used on the other variation as well, but I'm not absolutely sure about this. Certainly the coupled light meter of the Konica F will not work properly with lenses that don't have the coupling lever for the aperture value.
All standard lenses and later versions of most other lenses have a so-called fully automatic aperture, meaning that the camera body closes the aperture just before exposure automatically to the value that has been set manually on the lens before. Many of the early lenses still have a fully manual or preset aperture, the aperture has to be closed manually prior to exposure. Preset means that the aperture value can be predefined on the lens – the aperture ring has only to be closed as far as it goes, so after focusing you do not need to take the camera off the eye once again to set the aperture correctly. Fully manual means that the correct aperture value has to be set exactly on the lens just prior to exposure.
With the Auto-Reflex, the new bayonet with a larger diameter was introduced in 1965. The Auto-Reflex does not yet meter through the lens (TTL metering), so the camera's light meter does not need to know the widest aperture of the lens mounted. For all later camera bodies with TTL metering this is important though, otherwise the light meter cannot give correct values.
For the TTL metering feature of the Autoreflex T, the new bayonet has once again been changed two years after the introduction, an additional coupling for the widest aperture was added to the lenses.
Lenses which have this coupling fit on all Konica SLRs from the Auto-Reflex onward, including the Auto-Reflex – whichever variation they may be.
The early lenses built for the Auto-Reflex and missing that coupling are not suitable for bodies with TTL metering (all from Autoreflex T onwards), as the light meters of these camera bodies do not provide correct exposure values with these lenses, so automatic exposure cannot be used. Stop-down metering is also impossible, as the EE lens's aperture is kept open by the camera body. The coupling can be retro-fitted, however – Konica themselves did this free of cost for their customers back in the late 60s, which is one reason why there are so few lenses with the early version of the AR bayonet on the market nowadays.
But from today's point of view the retro-fitting does not make much sense. The old lenses are probably more valuable if in original condition. The later lens versions already having the coupling are more easily found and tend to have better coatings, so that the purchase and retro-fitting of an old lens is not worth the effort – it is better to purchase a newer version that does provide the coupling already.
On bodies with the old F bayonet, lenses with the newer AR bayonet cannot be used.
The lenses with the older F bayonet are almost all marked Konishiroku Hexanon. Only the 52 mm / F1.8 and 52 mm / F1.4 standard lenses that have been distributed in Germany by Foto-Quelle with camera bodies under the Revue brand are marked Hexar. The focusing ring is made of splined metal. The lenses have a chromed ring with the depth-of-field indices. The distance scales are on a separate metal ring that is spanned around the lens and fastened to the lens barrel with a screw at each end. The aperture ring is mostly on the front end of the lenses, not on the body side. They do not have a mechanism for the transmission of the aperture value, the coupling just closes the aperture to the value manually set on the lens. Different from the later AR bayonet lenses, the aperture stays completely open when the lens is taken off the camera body with automatic aperture lenses. There are some preset or fully manual lenses without automatic aperture, that means the aperture has to be closed manually prior to exposure.
With the Auto-Reflex, the new AR bayonet was introduced in 1965. Externally, the matching lenses are quite similar to the models for the older F bayonet, like these they have a splined all-metal focusing ring and a chrome ring with the indices for depth-of-field. They are now marked Konica Hexanon instead of Konishiroku. Different from the predecessors they have a coupling for the aperture that allows for automatic transmission of the aperture value from the camera body to the lens and an EE position for automatic exposure on the aperture ring without lock. There are some exceptions with long telephoto lenses that are preset and do not have the EE position, though. EE stands for Electric Eye.
With the introduction of through-the-lens metering (TTL) in the Autoreflex T in 1968, it became necessary that the widest aperture of the mounted lens is known to the camera body. The bayonet has been extended with a lever at the camera body that is actuated by a pin or metal fin on the back side of the lens. Early specimens are marked Hexanon, later the lenses were marked Hexanon AR. The style of the inscriptions has been changed, the black finishing is less glossy than before. Apart from this, they look like before, still have the splined all-metal focusing ring, chrome ring and EE mark on the aperture ring, which now locks in EE position. Konica provided cost-free retro-fitting of the coupling, so even lenses from the Auto-Reflex era can have it today.
During the construction era of the Autoreflex T2 from 1970 to 1973 the chrome ring has been dropped on the lenses. They are now all black, but still mostly have the splined, all-metal focusing ring and a yellow EE mark on the aperture ring. The lenses are now all marked Hexanon AR.
At the same time, the first lenses appear on which the splined, all-metal focusing ring was replaced by the newer focusing ring with rubber inlay with checkered pattern. These new focusing rings could be produced cheaper and were optically not as stronly affected by use as the blackened metal.
These changes were not made simultaneously on all lenses – on one hand, there are many lenses which are all-black already, not having a chrome ring, but which still have the splined, all-metal focusing ring (i.e. with 21 mm / F4, 28 mm / F3.5, 35 mm / F2 and F2.8, 52 mm / F1.8, 57 mm / F1.2 and F1.4). On the other hand, there are some lenses which still have a chrome ring, but already have the new focusing ring with checkered rubber inlay (i.e. can be found with Macro 55 mm / F3.5, 135 mm / 3.2, 200 mm / F3.5 and 300 mm / F4.5).
Some time in 1973, the colour of the EE mark was switched from yellow to green on some lenses. Then, in early 1974, Konica started to replace the EE mark on the aperture ring with AE (for Automatic Exposure). Green EE markings seem to be rare, however. I'm not sure they exist on all lens types available at the time; I only have seen it on 24 mm / F2.8 and 50 mm / F1.7 lenses so far. Others seem to have changed from yellow EE to green AE markings directly. Most lenses are now marked Hexanon AR, but a series of entry-level, cheaper lenses made by third-party manufacturers are marked Hexar AR.
From 1976 onwards – with introduction of the Autoreflex TC – some lenses have been redesigned to become smaller and lighter. With this redesign, the click stops for half aperture values have been dropped because Konica assumed the users to use more and more the automatic exposure. The index marks for depth-of-field on the lenses have been simplified, some values have been left out. The lenses are marked Hexanon AR now.
After the introduction of the FS-1 in 1979, a smallest aperture of 22 was integrated into many lenses. But not every lens has been reassigned accordingly, some kept their smallest aperture 16 until the end of Konica SLR production. On some redesigned and newly introduced lenses, the round button for the AE lock has been replaced by a long, rectangular button. The index marks and scales on the lenses, that used to be engraved and filled with ink, have been changed to printed only. The lenses are marked Hexanon AR.
With the introduction of the FT-1 and the TC-X in 1983, some completely new lens designs were introduced. These were no longer made of metal, but entirely made of plastic. This can be seen at the focusing ring, that is plastic with checkered pattern instead of the rubber inlay that was used before. These lenses are also marked Hexanon AR.
Starting from approx. May, 1972, Konica Hexanon and Hexar SLR lenses were marked with a production code, showing the production time of the individual lenses. It seems that at this time the change from chrome ring to all-black lenses was already completed. At least I have never seen a chrome ring lens having such a production code so far. The codes were originally printed on the back side of the lens, with white ink. In the last years, Konica used black ink instead.
The production code always consists of a single digit followed by a single capital letter. The digit represents the year of production, the capital letter shows the respective month. The decade is not mentioned explicitly, so a »2« can signify 1972 or 1982, respectively.
In this era, the Konica camera bodies wear the same production codes, embossed into a Sakura Film sticker, which was typically put on the inside of the camera back. With camera bodies from Germany, these are frequently covered by a sticker from the importer and sales partner Carl Braun Kamera-Werk.
The Hexar AR lenses were of simpler construction than their respective Hexanon AR counterparts. They are very sturdily built, but a lot larger and heavier than the Hexanon AR lenses. Optically they are decent performers, but they can't keep up with the Hexanon AR lenses of the same focal lengths.
All Hexar AR lenses exist only in one version. They all have the focusing ring with rubber inlay, a green AE mark, no clicks for half aperture values, and a smallest aperture 16.


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Home Gaming Should Esports Be Considered a Sport?
Gaming is nothing new, but esports itself is gaining more and more traction over the past few years. Following a few political conversations, I was thinking to myself about esports and its current state in the world. Should esports be considered a sport?
I am using this article to share my thoughts about that matter with you. I am not basing this article money involved in the industry, prizes, sponsorships or audience sizes. Let me first share some of my ideas, some facts and then, let's decide together if esports is a sport or not.
Let us begin with the actual term "sport" and find out where it comes from and what it actually means. Like many other terms, we use today, "sport," as it is used in the English language, has been derived from Old French. The original word was "desport" and could be roughly translated into the English term "leisure," describing anything and everything that one could find entertaining.
Does that apply to esports? Yes.
As per Merriam-Webster, the definition of the noun "sport" is, next to others, a "physical activity engaged in for pleasure" as well as "a particular activity (such as an athletic game) so engaged in." I would not say that esports and gaming is exclusively a physical sport but also a mental sport, so either way, I feel that the definition of sport is not conflicting with what we know as esports.
The Global Association of International Sports, formerly known as SportAccord, uses the following criteria to define whether or not an activity is a sport. They say that a sport should have an element of competition, be in no way harmful to any living creature, not rely on equipment that comes from a single provider or company, and not rely on elements of luck for the game/match to be decided.
A sport should be fair and not allow for cheating, doping (drug abuse), nor encourage the audience to behave violently. A sport should welcome practitioners and audience from all demographics, including all age groups, genders, and of course include people with handicaps.
But is it not just gaming?
Esports is gaming, but with a competitive motivation and the idea of improving through practice. You can also kick a ball around for fun with your friends in the park without it becoming a sport and without you being an aspiring football player. Esports requires less physical practice than football but more than chess, which is a sport. For me, esports is right in the middle of being a physical sport and a mental sport.
Should #esports be considered as a type of sport or not?
It's also worth to point out that car racing is considered a motorized sport and that show jumping is regarded as an equestrian sport, which is part of the group of primarily animal-supported sports. So one cannot rule out esports for being a sport, just because they are using computers and consoles to compete with each other.
So what do you think? Should esports be considered as a sport? Practicing esports and gaming, in general, has a lot of positive side-effects. For instance, it can be very social. You also learn how to collaborate and work with others in a team. Which is, by the way, imperative to finding and keeping a job. You learn how to solve problems. If you're not a native English speaker, it's also a good way of improving your skills to speak English, when communicating with players from outside of your country on the Internet.
Practicing esports helps young people to deal with the effects of losing just as much as winning. I think there are many layers and aspects to this subject but based on definitions and facts, I would agree that esports should be considered as sports. I am looking forward to reading your comments and thoughts about this matter below in the comments. Thanks for reading!
Photo credit: The feature image and the image showing esports audience has been taken by Clément Cellier for PSG eSports. The image "eSports Kommentatoren Team beim Arena of Valor Turnier auf der Gamescom 2018" has been taken by Marco Verch.


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Alphaland says 55-storey Makati condo a green building
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You want to have a blast on the water. Having worked hard for your money and don't want to waste it, make a mistake, or be taken advantage of. Used boats are a great way to start your boat ownership experience. Here are a few advantages of used over new boats.
The first year's depreciation is paid by someone else. Any piece of used equipment is worth less the day after it was purchased, buying used allows someone else to pay that.
If in good condition, the cost of ownership can be lower over the lifetime of owning the boat. Because of the lower purchase price and how well they hold their value, owning a 5 year old boat, for 3 years can cost you less than owning the same new boat for the same amount of time.
The wait time to getting on the water can be lower. If the season has started, and the used boat is ready to go, there is no reason you can't be boating in it right away. No need to wait for rigging, or ordering, etc. like sometimes happens on new boats.
This is not a car.
Boats are a luxury, and used primarily for short amounts each season. They also don't get abused going down highways with potholes, or get covered in dirt and exposed to salt.
Boats can hold their value well for 10, 20, or more years in some cases.
There is a reasonably small supply of used boats, because they last so long, people hold onto them and use them for many, many seasons.
Expect to see prices at 80-90% of new for 1-3 year old boats, 50-70% for 4-10 year old boats, and a remarkable 30-50% for 10-15 year old boats. Click here for articles about new and used boat pricing on pontoons, bowriders, and inboard towboats.
Click here to go to Nada for Used Boat Values. Remember, this is a US site, and the currency will need to be converted to Canadian. Also ad in all the options that were not standard with the boat at the time of purchase, and take the "Average Retail" as the likely value of the used boat you are looking at.
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Buying a boat privately can lead to privacy issues (they will know you), and could leave you exposed. There are horror stories of people using kijiji and other that are real.
Buying a boat that ends up having a lien on it or is not really owned by the person selling it. A good marina will get proof of ownership and do a PPSA search to protect you.
You get a boat that has sunk / been under water. This is more common than you think. Boats can sink from neglect, storms, or animal damage. After salvaged, were they completely restored including corrosion and moisture sensitive components.
You get a boat that has been used in saltwater. During times of significant currency rate fluctuation (storing Canadian dollar), there is a higher chance that someone will being up "cheap" southern boats that have often been run or kept in salt water. It happens! It's a double whammy when that is the case after a devastating storm or hurricane.
You get a boat that requires major repairs at some point. This is a piece of equipment, and there is a strong likelihood that something is going to break or fail. There are used boat warranties available from some good marinas, some aftermarket companies, and even some engine manufacturers after the original warranty has expired. Ask questions.
You buy the boat that fits your budget, not your family. Because supply is limited and there is a sense of urgency to not "miss this one", it is much more common for people to jump into a boat at a price they have set in their mind and not worry as much about getting the right boat.
How can you protect yourself? Ask for recommendations from friends. Find a boat dealer that has strong testimonials online in all forums (google, facebook, yelp, other). If there aren't many reviews, steer clear. You may also want to hire an independent marine surveyor - click here for a list in Ontario.
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We are here to help you buy - not sell. Please use this as a tool to look at pricing, or take the next step only if you are ready.
Used Boat Inventory - Len's Cove Marina - Click Here.
We are a 3 generation, family run marina, on Big Rideau Lake between Ottawa and Kingston on the Rideau Canal. Having been helping boaters get the best time and value on the water since 1958, we are pretty passionate about guiding you in this journey. Click here to set up a phone chat to ask me boat questions.
My name is Fraser and I am the head of Customer Service and Experience here at Len's Cove. I am a lifelong boater on both the Big Rideau and St. Lawrence River. Have a repair issue or want to schedule service for a boat you are thinking about purchasing?
Want to see all the above shown to you in a video instead of reading it? Just fill out the form on the side and we will email you the video as soon as it is ready! It will go through all the common problems to look out for when buying a used boat.


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Naomi Campbell Will Get Married on the Nile
OUR EXPERT RENDERING OF THE CEREMONY.
(PHOTO OF NAOMI CAMPBELL COURTESY OF JGRO888)
According to Page Six, controversy-baiting supermodel (and Interview October cover girl) Naomi Campbell's long-whispered-about wedding will happen at—wait for it—the Temple of Luxor in Egypt. The temple, which is located on the east bank of the Nile, dates back to 1400 BCE and was dedicated to creation god Amun, god of youth Chons, and—fittingly!—Mut, the goddess of queens. (Wikipedia has plenty of pictures.)
Reports that Campbell would marry Doronin—and perhaps convert to the Russian Orthodox faith for him—started up in 2008, just a few months after they met at the Cannes Film Festival. It's been a big year for Campbell: she was called to The Hague in August to testify in the war-crimes trial of Liberian president Charles Taylor, who allegedly presented Campbell with blood diamonds after meeting her at a dinner hosted by Nelson Mandela. Several months earlier, she fêted her 40th birthday in May with a giant party in Cannes attended by the likes of Marc Jacobs and Eva Herzigova.
Cannes appearances are easy for Campbell, of course, since she started dating Doronin—he's a yachting enthusiast who rented the Silver Angel, a seven-suite superyacht, for the festivities. Doronin, who is Russian, made billions in real estate and, weirdly, is technically still married to his wife Katya; some accounts have them as separated, while others suggest they have an open marriage with "no immediate plans to divorce." If the Luxor rumors are true, it seems like an excellent time for him to make some immediate plans.
Campbell lives in Russia these days as well, but there's not a lot of information available about her relationship with Doronin—as she told Tony Shafrazi, "I don't discuss my private life."


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Eglinton Country Park
www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Irvine KA12 8TA, Scotland
Spring, summer, autumn and winter – the beauty of Eglinton Country Park is on your doorstep!
Immersed in a rich history, our Country Park gives you space and freedom to enjoy a wide range of pursuits. The area is crisscrossed with paths and bridleways which allow you to get closer to the natural world. Our Ranger Service has a busy programme of events tailored to young people and their families. Children will also love our All-Abilities Play Park and after the fun you can enjoy home-made snacks and a drink in the tea room.
Saltcoats Beach
Montgomerie Cresent, Saltcoats, Scotland
A charming beach, and day out.
Saltcoats is known for its picturesque harbour and golden, sandy beaches set around Irvine Bay. Visitors interested in the history of the area will find a comprehensive overview at the North Ayrshire Museum which is housed in a former church.
Popular attractions in Saltcoats include the Apollo Cinema, Basebowl Ten Pin Bowling and the Saltcoats Town Trail where you can learn about the town's fascinating heritage.
Saltcoats is also home to variety shops to browse and cafés, bars, restaurants to dine in.
Kelburn Castle and Country Centre
www.kelburnestate.com
Fairlie, Ayrshire, Fairlie KA29 0BE, Scotland
Based around a 13th Century castle that's had an amazing makeover courtesy of a team of Brazilian artists, the estate near Largs, Ayrshire also features dramatic walks, breathtaking gardens and many features of historical interest.
Kelburn Estate covers an area of over 3,500 acres, starting at the edge of the sea and rising to a height of 1,300ft. Some 2000 acres is rough moorland, and 1500 acres of the better land is contained within a 7ft wall that encircles the heart of the estate.
One of Kelburn's most outstanding features is its glen. In the space of just over half a mile, the Kel burn, which has helped to form the glen over thousands of years, rises on the moors 800ft above the castle and drops dramatically, by way of many waterfalls and deep gorges, to the sea. The glen is a wealth of wild flowers and ferns, shrubs and trees, partly cultivated but predominantly wild.
The Kelburn Glen with its waterfalls and deep gorges is regarded as one of Scotland's most beautiful woodlands and leads to spectacular views over the islands of the Firth of Clyde.


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Savemore Acacia: The Neighborhood Store of Urban Taguig
The city of Taguig, being as young as it is, has really been a busy city. From its humble beginnings as a fishing community of Laguna de Bay to being
SMIC and SM Prime Announce Plans to Consolidate SMIC's Real Estate Businesses
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO CANADA, AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN(31 May 2013. Pasay City, Philippines.) The Boards of Directors of SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) and SM Prime
SM Prime Creates New Landmark with SM Aura; Sets New Standard in Green Development
(16 May 2013. Pasay City, Philippines.) SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) has joined hands with the City of Taguig in a public-private partnership project to support Taguig's bid to
SM Investments First Quarter Net Income Up 22% to PHP7.4 billion
Change 1Q2013Php bn 1Q2012Php bn Revenue +14.6% 56.84 49.60 Profite attribute to shareholders of the parent +22.2% 7.38 6.04 Basic earnings per share (pesos) +20.2% 11.84 9.85 Dividends per
SM Land, Emerson Sign Lease Agreement in SM Cyber West Avenue
MANILA (April 23, 2013) — SM Land, the commercial property development and management arm of SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) recently signed a lease contract with Emerson Electric (Asia) Ltd. –
SM Foundation Marks 20th Year of Scholarship Program with a 30% Hike in Number of Scholars
22 April 2013, Pasay City, Philippines. SM Foundation, Inc. marked the 20th year of its college scholarship program with the awarding of new scholars for the school year 2013-2014. In
SM, Subsidiaries Receive Honors from Corporate Governance Asia Magazine
(Left photo) SM Investments Corp. (SM) Vice Chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson (middle) receives the corporate award for SM from Corporate Governance Asia magazine among other awards for the SM Group. Receiving
SM Hotels and Conventions Inc. Unveils Park Inn by Radisson in Davao
26 March 2013, Davao City, Philippines. SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC), a subsidiary of SM Investments Corporation, announced that it has opened Park Inn by Radisson Davao, the first
SM Hotels and Conventions Inc. Signs Up Hilton Worldwide First Conrad Hotel in the Philippines now being built at Mall of Asia Complex
Seated from left to right: Mr. Henry T. Sy, Jr, Vice Chairman of SM Investments Corporation (SMIC); Ms. Elizabeth T. Sy, President of SM Hotels and Conventions (SMHCC); and Mr.
SM Investments Expands Net Income 16.3% to PHP24.7 billion
(06 March 2013. Pasay City, Philippines) SM Investments Corporation (SM) reported that net income for full-year 2012 amounted to Php24.7 billion, for a higher than expected growth of 16.3% from
The SEC and sustainable finance
SEC Commissioner Kelvin Lester K. Lee elaborated on their ongoing and planned initiatives to develop sustainable finance market, promote investments in ESG in line with its SuperVision 2025 in the recent GRI-SM ASEAN Sustainability E-Summit.
2GO Travel allows passengers with vaccination cards
2GO Travel, the country's largest premier sea travel provider said local government units of five destinations in its travel network have relaxed travel restrictions and have simplified entry requirements.
Alfamart opens its first store in Bataan
Alfamart, the first and only Super Minimart chain in the Philippines, recently opened its first store in the province of Bataan. The new location plays a pivotal role in Alfamart's strategic expansion.
SM, GRI set sustainability agenda
SM Investments Corp. partnered with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) in this year's GRI-SM ASEAN Sustainability E-Summit held on October 21 and 22.
More companies are carving pathways to sustainable business
SM together with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) convened industry leaders and sustainability experts in a forum that tackled important issues and ESG principles as guideposts for enterprise action.
Sustainability will be a must in the new normal
With the tremendous impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on society, businesses are seen to heed the growing demand from consumers for sustainability to show that they care for both the environment and the community they operate in.
Finance sector collaborates with BSP on sustainability guidelines
Financial regulators led by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) are arming banks, financial institutions and corporates with the necessary tools and guidance in the effective management of climate and other environment-related risks.
Corporations feel growing public pressure for sustainability
The pandemic and the climate crisis are increasing the pressure on corporations globally, including the Philippines, to take accountability for their impact on the environment and push for sustainability efforts.
Incentives for banks being eyed – BSP
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering giving incentives to banks that adhere to sustainability standards, according to BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier in the recent GRI-SM ASEAN Sustainability E-Summit 2021.
PHL 'might stand a chance' on achieving sustainable dev't goals
During the GRI-SM ASEAN Sustainability E-Summit, the Securities and Exchange Commission enjoined all publicly listed companies to help move the sustainability agenda forward by adopting more sustainability practices.
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On the Web – 3/13
By Current Publishing on March 13, 2012 Current in Fishers, Fishers Community
Tip leads to drug task force arrest – On March 6, members of the Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force arrested Curtis Combes, 47, of Indianapolis and charged him with one count of possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony; one count of possession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor; and one count of cultivation marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor. Combes' arrest stems from a five-month-long investigation. A tip to the Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force led to the investigation of Combes. Officials said information obtained during this investigation may lead to further arrests.
U.S. 31 construction to end early – INDOT has announced its intent to speed up U.S. 31 Hamilton County construction using contractor financing, a public-private partnership strategy enabled last year through one of Gov. Mitch Daniels' legislative initiatives. Under this proposed plan, the project would open to traffic by the end of 2015, three years earlier than expected. In May, Daniels signed into law Senate Enrolled Act 473, which allows for expanded use of private capital for transportation improvements. Using this new law, INDOT intends to bundle remaining construction phases for U.S. 31 Hamilton County into one contract, taking advantage of low construction and financing costs.
Baseball umpires sought –Central Indiana Umpires is seeking umpires for the upcoming season. Rookies and those with limited experience are welcome, as well as experienced umpires new to the area. Training will be provided, including a rules review and instruction on umpiring mechanics.
Umpires are compensated for games they work.
CIU, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of umpires, has served baseball programs in theIndianapolisarea for many years, doing mostly Catholic Youth Organization, Babe Ruth, Little League and travel-team tournaments. For more information, call 845-8112, 685-1840 or 902-6175.
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By Current Publishing on March 13, 2012 Current in Westfield, Westfield Community
Tip leads to drug task force arrest
On March 6, members of the Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force arrested Curtis Combes, 47, of Indianapolis and charged him with one count of possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony; one count of possession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor; and one count of cultivation marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor. Combes' arrest stems from a five-month-long investigation. A tip to the Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force led to the investigation of Combes. Officials said information obtained during this investigation may lead to further arrests.
Baseball umpires sought
Central Indiana Umpires is seeking umpires for the upcoming season. Rookies and those with limited experience are welcome, as well as experienced umpires new to the area. Training will be provided, including a rules review and instruction on umpiring mechanics.
Art student of the month
In celebration of Youth Art Month, Westfield Washington Schools have selected student artists who represent the excitement and energy of Youth Art Month. You can see featured artists from Westfield Washington elementary schools, their projects and how they created their pieces.
Boy Scout Breakfast
All Westfield Boy Scout troops will be honored at a breakfast tomorrow. Mayor Andy Cook will be speaking at the event to highlight all the Scouts' hard work during the year.
"The Boy Scouts do a lot for our community. I want to support them any way I can," said Cook.
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By Current Publishing on March 13, 2012 Night & Day
Indianapolis Museum of Art to feature new installations by Alyson Shotz– Artist Alyson Shotz will create a new installation of her works for the IMA. Shotz will adapt her sculpture "Geometry of Light," and display it in conjunction with her animation "Fluid State" and a series of large-scale stills captured from the animation. "Alyson Shotz: Fluid State"will be on display from May 10 to Jan. 6, 2013.
First impressions: Asura's Wrath– Current in Fishers Editor Jordan Fischer gives his initial thoughts on the new Capcom title, Asura's Wrath. Due to heavy use of quick-time events and cutscenes, this one might be more fun to watch than to play.
Music of Ireland at Voices of Youth–On Sunday, the music of Ireland will fill the Hilbert Circle Theatre (Monument Circle, Indianapolis) as the Indianapolis Children's Choir is joined by Indy's premier Irish band, The Irish Airs, as well as The Indianapolis Irish Dancers. Showtimes are 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $13 at the door.
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By Current Publishing on March 13, 2012 Current in Noblesville, Noblesville Community
Noblesville Schools collect school supplies for Henryville area
Noblesville Schools are spearheading a drive to collect school supplies for students in the Henryville area where schools were destroyed by a tornado on March 2. A representative for West Clark County Schools said that although donations have poured into the community, one thing she had not seen were donations of school supplies. The school district has six schools in addition to the ones destroyed. Each of Noblesville's schools and the Central Administration Office served as a collection point for school supplies, and will make a delivery to Clark County this week. Noblesville Schools also served as a collection point for monetary donations through the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis.
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Showbiz Analysis: Legendary Author Roy Blount Jr. Talks Creativity, Satire and Pie
Dr. Nancy Berk
Roy Blount Jr.
Beloved satirist Roy Blount Jr. has worn a lot of hats in his lifetime. And lucky for us, he's shared his thoughts and adventures while wearing many of them. This month, the humor writer, journalist, commentator, screenwriter, actor and revered observer released his 24th book—Save Room for Pie: Food Songs and Chewy Ruminations. I was honored to catch up with Blount for my podcast Whine at 9, where we discussed his writing, word challenges and one thing that he apparently hasn't mastered.
If you had to be stranded on a desert island with someone, Roy Blount Jr. might be one of the best candidates. The prolific author has written about everything from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Civil War. He's written for Sports Illustrated, National Geographic and Rolling Stone. He's covered political conventions and written about a fictitious First Man (as in the first female president's spouse) long before it ever became a real possibility. Clearly, he knows a lot about everything—which can come in handy when you're stranded on an island. And if Blount Jr., a man whose style has been compared to Mark Twain, W.C. Fields and Will Rogers, was stumped, at least he'd have 24 books and an acclaimed one-man show to draw upon for your entertainment.
I share my desert island idea with Blount, but he doesn't seem to think you need an arsenal of stories to survive. "All you need is a little bit of company and some chickens," says the writer, who's got lots of food on his plate these days thanks to the recent launch of Save Room for Pie. It was a familiar topic for Blount to tackle. "Food just sort of comes naturally as a subject…I grew up in the South where people eat a lot and talk about what they're eating while they're eating it. So, you know, words and food mix right in together for me."
Blount covers many food favorites in Save Room for Pie, including chicken, and a song celebrating oysters— which he recites from memory during our conversation. One more piece of proof that he'd be more entertaining than Gilligan on that island.
Does the non-stop writer ever find himself at a loss for words? "Yeah, I would say about every second minute I'm at a loss for words," admits Blount who describes his writing and rewriting as a "tortured process" of striking words, revising and replacing. And yet, it is clearly this ability to ponder words and sculpt sentences that has made Blount a literary star.
This month, Blount will bring his star power to Dayton, Ohio, when he kicks off the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop with his keynote address, sharing his wit with other writers celebrating the inspiration of humorist Bombeck. What advice does he have for those trying to express their creativity? "You have to find those little details," notes Blount, and "realize the comic potential."
When it comes to his own writing, he's always practiced what he preaches."I might have to go way around the block in order to come up with some strange version of better, but I never just wanted to sort of do the obvious thing. And so I didn't."
Interestingly, Blount can add rock band to his résumé as he is a member of the notorious author-driven band The Rock Bottom Remainders which includes such players as Dave Barry, Stephen King, Amy Tan and Mitch Albom. Just when it seems like there's nothing he can't do, he tosses out a tidbit that gives you hope there's something you can do better.
"I'm the least musical member of all. I'm there, I guess, to remind everybody that we're not supposed to be good…On 'Wild Thing' I come in on 'You move me' and I never come in at exactly the right moment."
Really? Can't he just grab a tambourine and steal his Susan Dey/Partridge Family moment on stage? "I'm not even THAT musical," explains Blount. "I've been discouraged from playing the tambourine any more. Because a tambourine that's just slightly out of rhythm is a terrible thing."
I can't help but laugh, because I can totally picture the writer and his tambourine mishap. Of course I can. He's offered up the details Roy Blount Jr. style.
Listen to Nancy's interview with Roy Blount, Jr. on iTunes and follow the podcast on Facebook.
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Welcome Alumnae! It is an exciting time for Carrollton and its alumnae as we celebrate the school's past, present and future. We invite you to explore the homepage and take advantage of its communication resources so you can better connect with the school and one another. In addition, so we can keep the alumnae community current, please be sure to update your personal information by clicking Update Your Information.
We are excited to feature new alumnae events. To view these events and their dates, please visit the Events Calendar.
We welcome you to build an even stronger connection to the Carrollton community by volunteering. There are a variety of alumnae volunteer opportunities offered throughout the year for all to enjoy. Please click on Volunteer Opportunities for more information.
Please contact the Alumnae Office with questions, suggestions and/or ideas. We love hearing from you and look forward to seeing you soon and welcoming you back home!
Alumnae Online Directory
The Alumnae Online Directory provides alumnae the opportunity to instantly update their contact, college and career information. In addition, it serves as an excellent resource to reconnect with fellow alumnae. For any questions please email mcgarcia@carrollton.org. Enjoy!
Graduation - Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
Isabel Singletary
Carrollton's High School graduation on June 5th, celebrated our graduates and thanked the families and faculty who encouraged, supported and championed the students' accomplishments. It is a ritual that we all recognize from our own experience at wherever high school our studies were completed. At Carrollton it is a particularly meaningful commencement because by taking place within the context of the eucharistic liturgy, we acknowledge God's grace, wisdom, mercy and guidance throughout this educational journey. This evening marked the end of each student's journey as a Child of the Sacred Heart and celebrated the start of her being a Woman of the Sacred Heart.
The guests were welcomed by Ceci de la Guardia '19 with a beautiful story, a musical allegory of the Class that could practically be heard as a song. The guests were bid farewell with a reflection by Virginia Moscetti '19, who detailed how the DNA of the Class was formed, and bound the students for lifelong friendships and shared history.
Both of their speeches are shared here. You are encouraged to read in actual words the very essence of the impact of a Sacred Heart education.
Carrollton Rose to the Challenge at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Once again, our school participated in "The Fairchild Challenge" – an award-winning, interdisciplinary, environmental science competition designed to engage students of diverse interests, abilities, talents, and backgrounds to explore the natural world, and become stewards of the Earth. The program has been recognized as a benchmark for exceptional STEM education and for empowering educated voters, policy makers, and environmentally-minded citizens.
Our students demonstrated their different talents in support of environmental stewardship by participating in all the different challenges presented by The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. There were over 300 schools from South Florida and beyond participating in The Fairchild Challenge this year.
In the High School category, we were recognized as one of the top scoring schools overall and were presented with the Silver Award and a cash prize of $750 to support and enhance environmental activities in our school. They also received a certificate for their outstanding participation and a family gift pass. We also received a special recognition for being one of the only two schools from South Florida to participate at the NASA's HUNCH (High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware) Program. Furthermore, Julia Sariol '20 was congratulated as one of the Fairchild Summer Internship Recipients.
In the Middle School category, we received the Bronze Award which included a $500 cash prize and our Primary school won a special framed certificate in the Overall Challenge Award for participating in all of the Elementary School Challenges.
Below is a list of all the challenges and recognitions we received:
Educator Challenge - Mr. Guido Mena, with his rendition of the flower from the cannonball tree was awarded 2nd place.
Challenge 1: Fairchild's New Planting - Students from Visual Arts class, Bettina Legorburu '22 and Mia Fernandez de Castro '22.
Challenge 2: The Everglades Policy Proposal – Students from Debate Class, Olga Sofia Solares '22, Lillian Cullen '22, Cherie Laroche '22, Victoria Estefani '22, Emily Lawrence '22 and Carola Mato '22
Challenge 3: South Florida's Natural Habitats – Students from Biology class, Sofia Eraña '22 and Lillian Cullen '22
Challenge 4: Environmental Debate Tournament – Students from Debate team, Natalie Giustini '20, Caroline Culmo '20, Camille Deschapelles '22 and Dorothy Darden '19
Challenge 5: Green Cuisine – A Stella Side Dish – Students from IB Design Technology, Jimena Arguimbau '20, Sofia Chi '20, Nina Gallinar '20, Ana Jouvin '20, Andreina Macedo '19, Sabrina Mas '20, Haley McCarthy-Levy '20 and Daniela Rabbasa '20
Challenge 7: Growing Beyond Earth – Students from Biology class, Mia Fernandez de Castro '22, Sofia Mortensen '22, Madison Forrest '22, Sydney Toledo '22 and Makayla Green '22
Challenge 8: The Million Orchid Project – Students from IB Environmental Systems and Society class, Jimena Arguimbau '20, Camille Cabrera-Ramon '20, Alessandra Diamond '20, and Ana Jouvin '20
Challenge 1: Fairchild's New Plantings – Outstanding Narrative by Lauren Nieto '24
Challenge 4: Citizen Science: Growing Beyond Earth – Enthusiasm by Mia Deschapelles '24, Olivia Jose '24, and Esmeralda Swietelsky '24; Data Presentation by Grades 6 and 7
Challenge 6: Green Treasures: An Ethnobotanical Journey – Creativity by Sabrina Oliva '24, Cecilia Oses '24, Mia Rodriguez '21, Simrin Shah '24 and Daniela Vila '24
Challenge 7: Lizards on the Loose – Most Comprehensive by Grades 6 & 7
Environmental Role Models – 3rd grade students Monica Rodriguez '28 and Montessori teacher Barbara Clarke
Challenge 3: Eco-Atlas - Engaging Narrative by 3rd Grade
Overall Challenge Award
Carrollton Unveils Plaque Honoring its Past
Carrollton Head Master Olen Kalkus and distinguished guests unveiled a marker commemorating the rich historical and architectural legacy of El Jardin. Built in 1918 by Pittsburgh industrialist John Bindley and designed by renowned architect Richard Kiehnel, the estate at 3747 Main Highway is considered one of the oldest and best-preserved examples of Mediterranean architecture in South Florida.
The addition of a historical marker, located near the entrance gate on Carrollton's Barat campus, is part of school's ongoing commitment to preserve, protect and share the historic property with the greater Miami community. Throughout the past year Carrollton hosted a number of open house tours and lectures in honor of El Jardin's centennial anniversary.
"With the recent renovations on the Barat campus it is now possible to once again see the beautiful El Jardin estate from Main Highway," said Olen Kalkus, headmaster of Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. "We hope the addition of the marker will help increase public awareness and appreciation of this historic and architectural gem in the midst of Coconut Grove."
The Society of the Sacred Heart purchased El Jardin in 1961, and it became home to an all-girls, independent, Catholic school. As stewards of the historic property, Carrollton has long been committed to preserving and protecting the estate for future generations. El Jardin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 30, 1974.
The new marker is part of the Florida Historical Marker Program, which recognizes historic resources, persons and events that are significant in the areas of architecture, archaeology, Florida history and traditional culture. Through the state program, El Jardin is linked to a number of nearby historic properties along Main Highway, including the Coconut Grove Playhouse, also designed by Richard Kiehnel.
El Jardin: The Gilded Age on Biscayne Bay, a book detailing the history and architectural significance of the estate, will be released in the Fall.
NEHS Poetry Month at Carrollton
Virginia Moscetti '19
As Poetry Month comes to a close, the members of Carrollton's National English Honor Society (NEHS) find themselves meditating on a particularly successful year, characterized by ice cream, poetry, Mayoral Proclamations, cross-community activities, and evenings of literary-filled antics.
Spearheaded by NEHS President Virginia Moscetti '19 and NEHS Advisor Mrs. Lyana Azan, the NEHS kicked off Poetry Month with a dynamic collaboration with O, Miami Poetry Organization and iconic neighborhood ice-cream store Whip N' Dip, in which Haikus written by Primary School students and selected through a primary-wide contest were printed on Whip N' Dips ice cream cups and available for poetic consumption throughout the week of April 8th. Organized by Daniela French '19 and Dibe Di'Gregorio '20, the NEHS then hosted its second annual Poetry Night on April 12th, inviting students from Belen, Columbus, Lourdes, and Ransom for an evening of poetry readings and activities. On April 13th, several NEHS members as well as Upper School Head Ms. Hillary Freerick-Hillenbrand and NEHS Advisor Mrs. Lyana Azan participated in a non-speaking poetic exhibit organized by O, Miami at the Perez Museum of Modern Art, where they responded to the silent questions of museum-goers through poetry. The NEHS also organized a ZipOdes workshop segment for the intermediate school and Breakthrough Miami. A poetic structure developed by O, Miami and WLRN Radio Station as a lyrical celebration of Miami, the ZipOde consists of an arrangement of the poet's zip-code on the left-hand side of the five-line poem. Each number in the zip code corresponds to a specific line in the poem and dictates the amount of words per line. After being introduced to the structure, both Intermediate and Breakthrough students alike submitted their ZipOdes to O, Miami's annual month-long contest. On week four, Alyna, a student of the NEHS's Breakthrough Miami Poetry Workshop, was selected as a finalist in the contest and was invited to read her poem at a special O, Miami event on April 24th.
As a final stamp on such an active and successful year, the NEHS acquired a mayoral proclamation in support of Poetry Month effective April 1st 2019, unifying Miami's variegated community under a common appreciation of language.
The NEHS would like to thank all the adults and collaborating organizations that made Poetry Month possible, particularly Dean of Students Mrs. Maritza Fernandez, Ms. Freerick-Hillenbrand, and Mr. Clyde Bertrand. If you missed any of our events- not to fear! Catch up with us on Instagram: @carrolltonnehs.
"Racing for a Reason" – Encouraging Young Women in STEAM Fields
Carrollton's Solar Car Team, CarrollSUN competed on Florida's west coast for the third consecutive year. The SunChase Solar Car Challenge at Florida East Coast University was livestreamed from the car itself. Carrollton delivered a First-Place sweep in all categories of the competition: first place for overall champion, presentation, sprint time and fastest total sprint time. The annual event is a competition, where school teams from across the state build go-karts with solar panels and batteries and race them by harnessing sunlight. A team of 17 students, grades 6-12, worked on the car for over 2,000 hours in a few short months. The team's next goal is to compete at the collegiate level next year in Texas.
Read more about the team in the Miami Herald.
Upcoming Alumnae Events
List of 3 events.
Reunion for all Alumnae
Alumnae Mass and Lunch for Reunion Years
Book Fair Family Night


He has as well worked on two animated TV shows in Malaysia; Didi & friends and Ejen Ali under Digital Durian Studio and Wau Animation Studio respectively. The experience varied as an Animator, Screenwriter and Concept Developer.
In 2014 he decided to quit his job and return to start his journey towards making an impact on the local and continental animation industry in Africa. He has years of experience working in the local professional animation field as the Executive Director of the Creatures Animation Studio, which has produced a variety of commercial work in Uganda for local and international clients such as MIATv, Optimetriks, Gravity and Africa Premier Health. He was also the Director of the animated short, A Kalabanda Ate My Homework.


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Q: Azure DevOps PDF Export Pulgin Suggestion I used jenkins to build jobs, and got a pdf report through restful api in worksapce
And use the "HTML Publisher" plugin to render the pdf report in the job summary download
Now I need to move to azure devops to work, azure devops also has "HTML Publisher" too,
But there is no way to present it like jenkins
Are there any similar plugins for jenkins HTML Publisher on Azure that allow me to see reports or download them in the summary?
Or are there other way that can provide report presentation?
(Compressed into a zip file, display pdf directly, or other methods ...)

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I have been writing my book about autism and I am thinking of wrapping it up at about 120 to 150 pages. Does that seem too much like a novelette or should I make it longer. I did not want to make it longer or too much longer than that because the subject is a bit depressing and I did not want to bog the reader down with details or too much description. Does this effect the publishers and if they would pick up a book or not, it being short. I can make it longer and I have been doing some editing where I add and take away but a little more adding so it would not be too much of a problem to make it longer but as I said details with a serious subject tend to bog the reader when, I believe, they want to hear more of the human interest side of the story.
I would LOVE to read that. Autism is such a fascinating thing, and a friend/neighbor of mine is autistic. Is it like that book The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime or different? Good luck FL.
That's a little short, Ferrit. How many words? Don't pad it, but if there's more story, then tell it. Don't just add prose, add story if you decide to expand. Have something happen.
I always get people asking me how long my book I'm working on will be when I'm done. I have no idea how to answer that. It will be as big as the story allows. FL, I think the most important thing is to tell the story you're telling. The book will be as big or as small as it needs to be. Selling it is a whole different problem, but I think you have to be true to the story first.
If it's too short you can always print in 24 poing font. That'll fill pages.
150 pages is a little too short for you Ferrit. Did you use a chisel.
Too many variables, FL. I don't think an answer is possible.
If it's an utterly tasteless, first person comedy I'll pre-order, though.
I can see that from your tag!
The word count is 35,000 or there about right now. I am at 102 pages and slowly counting. Life has been a bit unbearable lately with work and many other things that you do not want to hear about.
What I was concerned with was the nature of the story. Novels about disease and human interest are interesting to a point but they do get a bit much after a while. The great thing about the subject is that most people with autism are characters, trust me I know. I wanted or want this story to be humorous and thought provoking at the same time. I have had to cut down on bawdy humour so that it doesn�t cloud the seriousness of the issue but I also did not want to make it some drab piece of crap either that was so serious that it would leave the reader never wanting to pick up the book again. It was and is a fine line to cross. I did not want to make the story too long so that it would bore the reader or make them want to top themselves.
No matter how tough the subject matter, a well paced story will hold the reader for 35 pages or 3500 pages.
Thanks Ginjg. I think that is what I needed to hear. Although, I tried reading the Suma Theologica and was bored as hell, sorry for the pun.
Have you ever read War and Peace? When I finally got around to readig it, I braced myself for what I thought might be the Everest of literature. After the first fifty pages, it's a breezy read and it stays that way right till the end. In a sense, size does not matter.
I read the Reader's Digest Version of the Summa Theologica which was about 2000 pages. The non watered down version is 3,020 pages, War and Peace is about 1500 more or less. I do agree when you undertake a book like that and the sheer size of it makes it quite an accomplishment to get through. I suppose the Theologica is the litterary equivalent of Isaac Asimov's complete works, more of less.
Is this what you've been working on for awhile? It sounds interesting. Is it about a child or adult? Just wondering because I have worked with a few autistic and a few asbergers (don't think I spelled that right) and their personalities always stick with me.
I believe that in the last year of his life, the author had a blazing illumination and said, "All that I hae written is as straw," an never wrote again.


BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker is expected to detail plans for revamping the state's education funding system when he files his annual state budget proposal.
Advocates have been demanding changes in the 25-year-old formula for distributing state aid to public school districts. Several Democratic lawmakers recently filed a bill that seeks more equitable funding for districts with large numbers of low-income and special needs students, and Baker has promised his own proposal.
The Republican governor is scheduled Wednesday to submit his budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. Fears of a looming economic slowdown have some analysts urging the state to be cautious about spending.
Baker has already revealed a few provisions of his plan, including a climate change initiative to be financed through an increase in real estate transfer taxes.


MANAGUA, Nicaragua – Nicaraguan authorities are investigating what they call a vast network of drug criminals behind a seizure of $9.2 million in vans driven by people pretending to be part of a Mexican television news crew.
National Police's spokesman Fernando Borge says the destination of the money for which 18 people have been detained was Costa Rica. He says it was a payment for a load of drugs.
Borge told The Associated Press Monday that a former police agent heard in Honduras a conversation from those now detained of their plans to drive through Nicaragua with the money. He said the man alerted authorities in Managua.
Initially, authorities had said they found $7 million in smuggled cash, but on Monday they said it was more money than they first thought.


We're gearing up for the weekend the only way we know how, by making plans to spend time with friends and afterwords, maybe we'll stop by the local farmers market to find our next dinner inspiration. And, of course, hosting open houses at these five incredible homes (three of which are newly listed!) Don't forget to drop by and visit us!


During my last move, moving with my family of five in just three days was the most important thing for me, maybe even more important than the price. We had loads of stuffs scattered around the house that needed to be sorted out. We had a lot of things that needed to be organized in boxes and numbered or labeled accordingly. The 4 men that were sent from Divine moving & storage were completely effortless and meticulous. I couldn't be happier to move all of our things in such short time and to be able to move in our new home without worries or stressing out waiting for the delivery. These strong movers handled this move like true professionals and I'm forever in their debt for the way they conducted it.


News and Information from Holland Homes.
It is the new year and what better way to celebrate than with brand new home renovations. Before you take the plunge and start designing your new home, you should first consider zeroing-in on spaces that you use constantly. Bathroom renovations may be simple, but they go a long way. Renovating a bathroom doesn't always require a total overhaul: it can be as simple as swapping the sink, the faucet or bathroom wall lights. So far, this year has seen launches of some amazing new collections, from patterned sinks, taps and light switches, to curved scalloped fish scale tiles, and colourful mosaic tiles. There are so many ways to turn a bland bathroom into a bold one with the help of the top 2019 bathroom renovation trends.
Building a new home can be an intimidating process. Most people will often shy away from the idea of building a custom home due to their lack of knowledge about construction and the multiple steps it entails. Although the thought of building a custom home can be scary, there are many positive aspects that come with the process. Building a custom home allows the buyer to develop a living space that is designed for themselves and their family. It allows them to have control over the entire aesthetic of the home and it gives the buyer a chance to include their own "twist" and uniqueness throughout the design. Here at Holland Homes, we want the construction process to be as stress-free and as easy as possible so we planned out five tips on how you can make the process of building a home go smoothly.
Remodeling a home can be as simple as updating your bathroom cabinets with a fresh coat of paint, to something far more complex like renovating your entire kitchen. Although every project has its own specific elements, there are similarities in the remodeling process as a whole. These similarities make for a basic checklist that all homeowners can use during the remodeling process.
The new year is fast approaching which means it's time for a revamp! Even though 2019 is still a month away, now is a perfect opportunity to embrace what's in fashion and new. Why not get a head start on some fresh decor and design trends to start the new year in style?
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When you're dealing with something as special as new home plans, we believe there are certain characteristics you must look for when deciding who will have the honor of helping you materialize what you've always envisioned.
We take pride in the quality craftsmanship that goes into each project here at Holland Homes. Since opening in 2006, we have worked hard to maintain our reputation of skilled, efficient home builder professionals with great attention to details. We know our customers have high standards for quality, therefore so do we.