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Central Massachusetts is affectionately referred to as the Heart of the Commonwealth, offering visitors easy access from across the state and New England via the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90).
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Bali Activities Tour is a Bali Adventure Activity Packages we offer for your holiday by offer Outdoor and Indoor Activities and Adventure Tours to enjoy Bali has to offer. Bali has a coastline which offers every possible water activity such as diving, surfing, sailing and many more also Bali is perfect spot to do out door activities suchs as cycling, hiking and many other including some extreme activities. We can help you to arrange activity for you, below Bali Activity Tour package in Bali Tours and we always keep update if there is new Bali Activities Tour in Bali islands. If you have another activities tour that we dont know in this program, just let us know and we will help you to arrange and will make this holiday very special for you and family. Our Bali Tours Driver always make sure your safety and satisfacion during Bali Activities Tour in Bali Islands. Please see below is short description our Bali Activities Tours package we choose from the best Adventure Tours to make your holiday amazing dan you will never forget. All the selection of our Bali Activity is comprehensive one from water activity, adventure activity and the most extreme Activities Tours Activity.
Bali Spa Tour is a relaxing Bali Activities Tours package to enjoy relax, refresh your mind and pamper yourself on the bali island by following a Activities program of the SPA packages, possibly as long as your country is always busy and no time to pamper yourself. This is the place where you can select the massage package that you like here is not just pamper yourself but refresh your mind.
Bali Cycling Tour is a exercise and Fun Bali Activities Tours to enjoy adventure cycling tour starts from Kintamani mountain peaks continue to fall through the expanse of green plantations and rice fields, we can feel the cool air away from the rural town atmosphere that makes us stressed. in this adventure we certainly supervised by the best experienced cycling adventure instructors.
Bali ATV Ride Tour is fun and rare experience of Bali Activities Tours to enjoy a high quality of service of fun ATV Riding trips in Bongkasa village area. Our experience ATV Ride adventure instructor will carry out a full safety briefing before riding through the jungle, Balinese villages, and see view rice paddy in the crossing back road tracks and take in the breathtaking nature beautifull views.
Bali Zoo Park Tour is a fun and education Bali Activities Tours for your children to enjoy to visit private zoo own by balinese, the bali zoo parks was set in 12 acres lush tropical garden and flowers surrounded. Very up market zoo wtih 100s quality build habitats including petting area for animals, walk through bird aviaries, Gibbon Islands, and Komodo Dragon cage and latest open range for african lions den.
Bali Trekking Tour is a stunning and amazing experience in program Bali Activities Tours we have by offer to enjoy to climbing Mount Batur in the early morning. This adventure is may be an alternative of your choice while in Bali, in the early morning hours around 4 pm you will be invited to climb the mountain accompanied by a local adventure trekking guide who knew a shorter road to the summit of the mountain.
Bali Horse Riding Tour is a fun adventure by riding horse during the Bali Activities Tours packages program we offer, this adventure to enjoy sweeping the beach while passing water waves serangan beach and also look at the life of local residents. in this adventure we will also pass some beautiful view of the scenery of serangan village. Never missed the excited and rare experience explore the village by riding a horse.
Bali River Tubing Tour is a Fabulous water activity inBali Adventure Tours packages we offer by try different way to explore the river in Bali, located in the north east of Ubud and will provide you to best river and by float your own tube. You can check out this unspoiled, authentic portion of Bali in the really adventurous way. So you will see that this blend offers you an unforgettable memory.
Bali Elephant Ride Tour is amazing riding in program Bali Adventure Tours packages we have to enjoy riding elephant program with variety duration and is its place in the side of the river soar, here you will get a new adventure riding elephants in the open air. Along the way you sit in the back of an elephant while enjoying the beautiful scenery with views of rice fields, passed local village and river views.
Bali Orchid Garden Tour is the beautiful journey in our Bali Adventure Tours packages by offer you to visit the botanical garden with hundreds of beauty orchid plants, is open for individual tourists, tour groups and private functions. Within this relaxing tropical garden haven grow many different tropical plants from Cordylines, Bromeliads, Heliconia, Aroids, Pitcher plants (nepenthes) and many more.
Bali Safari Marine Park Tour is fun and exciting journey in our Bali Adventure Tours packages program by offer you to visit animal and marine park in Bali, located on a step hillside between the mountain and the sea on the splendid island of Bali, Enjoy various adventure program in this parks and each of the adventure program offer full of excitement, education and surely is fun for your kids and children.
Bali Odyssey Submarine Tour is great experience in program Bali Adventure Tours packages by enjoy dive for 45 minutes in the submarine in the east bali. the best submarine in Bali and definitely your best choice to explore the Bali underwater. With the normal diving site up to 90 ft deep in this unique vessel, you will be taken to the most breathtaking and rarely visited underwater world.


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*If you are ready to consider the above process, please give the school a call and ask for Eliska Dumas. We realize that picking a school or changing schools can be an emotional and/or logistical procedure. We would love to talk you through it and help you to be comfortable and confident throughout the entire enrollment process...after all, you are part of our SJV family!


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OPPO Reno10 series India launch timeline tipped, Reno 9 lineup may not debut
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The OPPO Reno10 series is said to launch in India around the week of February 1 or 2. Furthermore, it is known that there will be no Reno9 series in the country; instead, the brand will directly introduce the Reno10 series.
According to tipster Sudhanshu, the Chinese mobile manufacturer may not introduce the Reno9 series in the country. He said that the brand will skip the Reno9 series and launch the Reno10 series instead. To recall, the Reno9 series debuted in China some time ago and consisted of three models.
However, it is still unclear whether the Reno10 series will be renamed to the Reno9 series or there will be completely new models in the country.
Currently, there is not much information regarding the Reno10 product line. Leaked reports about OPPO Reno10 Pro+ have revealed that the device will have a completely new design camera module and a flat screen. The phone will have an elliptical module on the back, with two small circular and one square cutouts, which could be a telephoto sensor. We can also see an LED flash cutout. There is the words "Powered by MariSilicon" engraved on the module.
Specifications of OPPO Reno10 Pro+ (tentative)
The Reno10 Pro+ is rumored to have model number PHU110 and could come with an OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone can be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor or a chipset that supports MediaTek Dimensity 5G. The phone is capable of booting the Android 13-based ColorOS custom skin right out of the box. The company can supply a 4,700mAh battery for the phone. The battery is said to have 80W fast charging support.
The device is expected to feature a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and an unspecified periscope camera. There is currently no information about the selfie camera specifications.
Besides the Reno10 series, previous rumors have claimed that OPPO is testing the Find N2 Flip in India and it is expected to launch in the country sometime around the end of Q1 2023.
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What Does Australia Make for Construction These Days?
Construction is pump priming the post mining boom economic hole, so it's perhaps useful to reflect on what Australia actually makes that goes into projects these days.
A huge case is made about the economic benefits of construction. That's true, but the reality is that a good deal of Australia's construction expenditure now stimulates a lot of other economies as well.
There's not a lot of published material on this subject, and much of what is published is hard to find. The Australian Bureau of Statistics does not make it easy. For instance, timber and fish are in the same grouping. Australian content is not a driver for most of those who benefit from construction's upswing. They profit from trading across a basket of construction's goods and services and they are mostly indifferent to the source.
The mining boom led the charge in redefining where much of Australia's future construction inputs will come from. The high cost of labour and recalcitrant unions drove billions in potential construction supplies and jobs offshore, thereby accelerating this trend. Developers and builders today increasingly look offshore just to stay viable in the local construction game.
Australian governments seem oblivious to all of this and on the face of it, they appear just as indifferent. This is in sharp contrast to the efforts of many of our international trading counterparts, who are purposely intent on turning around their declining domestic construction outputs and stemming the economic loss of over reliance on imports. Australia is sorely lacking in policy and leadership in this area.
There are minor differences in the sourcing of construction materials between the commercial and residential sectors. Multi-unit construction three storeys and above generally behaves like the commercial construction sector. There are several explanations for this. The traditional residential market predominantly builds detached and town house dwellings up to two levels. These builders are craft orientated and use traditional trades. They are typically non-union, but they are now being driven to change by increasing labour costs and a decline in the quality of skilled trades people.
The term "bricks and mortar" has traditionally been used as the hallmark descriptor of construction assets. These days, the cost of laying bricks on site is often double the cost of the bricks in the first place. Bricks are heavy energy consumers. Brick manufacturers are struggling to compete with less labour intensive alternatives such as texture coated fibre cement sheeting and precast concrete. Meanwhile, there is now an impressive range of autoclaved masonry alternatives coming onto the market from offshore that will probably redefine a new metaphor for bricks and mortar assets. There are many other disruptors on the horizon. Composites and plastics are among them.
Timber consumption in construction is under pressure as the residential market increasingly turns to high-rise multi-unit development. Detached housing is the main user of timber in construction, but Australian construction consumers would be astounded at the amount of timber imported for residential construction, much of it grown in northern hemisphere forests. Timber use in higher rise construction has a long way to go if it is to emulate emerging uses in northern hemisphere markets. Despite sound reasoning about the environmental benefits of timber in construction, Australia has neither a national forest strategy directed at growing the necessary regrowth timber species or much client side demand to see timber replace their belief that traditional bricks and mortar is best.
Before a single construction build starts onsite, no materials or labour can be moved without the use of imported fuel. Then materials and workers are conveyed in the imported vehicles that line every road at the start and end of each day. The rubbish generated from construction's still inefficient procurement and work practices then fill imported trucks that help clog our roads and are rapidly reducing future landfill capacity. The cost of these materials, the wasted labour effort, and disposal and in the end the final cost to the industry's customers is a pretty unsustainable scenario.
New buildings are then furnished and fitted out with appliances such as fridges, washing machines, televisions and the like, all imported. Most information technology used in the design of buildings, managing the construction process and operating the final product is imported. There are exceptions. Firms like Aconex and Health Projects International are making strong overseas incursions. Often Australian innovation needs to go offshore to be accepted or to gain success. There is little to support or enable domestic innovation to alternates from overseas.
At a time when construction is enjoying many incentives such as publicly funded infrastructure spending, record low interest rates and fast tracked building consents, it's difficult to understand how policy makers are getting away with claiming the level of economic benefits of construction to the public. Yes, there is massive investment in the end product, but the growing leakage of what is held out as a domestic success story must be brought into perspective. Simply using cranes on city skylines, the surging pace of new apartment developments and an upswing in housing supply more widely helps address prior supply short comings, but it is not evidence of a viable domestic construction industry. If this were acknowledged, there would be a case to redirect some existing industry incentives more strategically for the longer-term benefit of construction and the economy.
I wonder if any politician stops to consider that not one of those cranes is made domestically. Some are designed and assembled here but over 80 per cent of their content is imported. I wonder if any policy maker gets down to the wharfs and counts the container loads of construction equipment, timber, steel, glass, plasterboard, bathroom and kitchen components that we now seem unable to make here.
The construction value chain is like an ecosystem. It needs direction and care. Leaving it to the elements and those indifferent to where it comes from is bad policy and it fails the economic test. How can countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, the UK and Germany have worked this out?
Turning this lamentable situation around will require a fundamental rethink about what the Australian construction supply chain can excel at in the future. We also need to take stock of the economic advantage we give to competitors through the supply of cheap coal and iron ore, and in the case of New Zealand, massive quantities of raw logs.
Our Tasman neighbours are the largest supplier of raw logs to China. We need to take stock of what manufacturing leverage we could create from lowering construction's dependence on imported fuel and the burden of high-energy costs. Australia has the potential to accelerate the supply of renewable and stored energy. Even if this needs to be subsidised to help offset the economic advantages we are giving to competitors, it's an option.
Australia and New Zealand should give serious consideration to rapidly harmonising their construction markets, adopting common standards and compliance regimes. It is foolish in the extreme to sustain eight state and territories' sovereign rights, just as it is to allow the industry's trade and professional associations to preserve these barriers to a "one country" response to a game we are losing. New Zealand has a lot to offer. Their industry standards organisation BRANZ is well established and respected. Given the substantial investment required, to maintain industry standards and compliance and to keep pace with new technologies and construction methods duplication across borders seems a folly that can no longer be sustained. Developments in engineered timber are a good example.
Its high time Australia's states and territories demanded the creation of a national construction ministry, one they did not need to emulate at state and territory level. And its time that they acknowledged the decline in economic benefit from the observable leakage of construction inputs to offshore. Its time they started to do something about it. Its time measured productivity improvement, innovation and competitiveness became the core strategies to help Australia get back in the game where construction has become global, industrialised and increasingly leaving us behind.
It really is time for our politicians and policy makers to tone down their diversionary tactic of calling the current burst of construction stimulus an economic godsend. It may have been in the past, but construction will eventually reach a point where as much as 60 per cent and possibly more of its inputs will occur off-site through the use of widely sourced smarter materials, components, sub-assemblies and modules. If there is doubt about this, look at what is already happening in China and India.
Remaining indifferent to source will only consign another industry to the oblivion now being experienced by Australia's motor vehicle industry and dilute construction's future economic value.
The multiplier effect is generally ignored by business and governments, because making Australian made products initially costs more and directly helps OTHER businesses. Unfortunately they do not reason that the money made by other businesses eventually contributes back indirectly to them. The long-term effects are totally ignored nowadays by this blinkered approach.
Unfortunately while I agree mostly with what you have said you have failed to take into account that the Government at some stage signed the MAI agreement which allows multinational comapnies to buy up Australian companies and bring in their own labour force to the detriment of Australia as a whole. The agreement was signed for the duration of 25 years and was to end in the year 2000. This agreement has changed how we operate, where our goods and services come from and ultimately allowed 90% of income to go offshore. it also dumbs down our trades and education to that of those previously taken through the same system in other countries. I wonder who signed the agreement and just what they expected to happen. We will not see any progress in this nation until the multinationals stop taking the profit out of Australia and we start valuing quality and knowledge once again. There is no 'Australian Standard' anymore in anything. I am thoroughly dissenchanted in the moral decline of Australia in every aspect.
Of course there are Australian made materials and products still available and your point about the difficulty to identify those, or in some cases the motivation to, is a good lead to the benefits of a more coordinated group of Australian manufacturers to collectively boost their own profile.
There are a number of groups that do promote Australian made, yet a big step in recognition and future broader benefits of support would result if the Government and more people got behind them and the remaining companies took a more collective approach.
Industry groups are gaining momentum from the much higher degree of non-compliance of materials that are causing failures so costly (electrical cable insulation, windows and frames, steel and coatings, cladding to name a few) that the justification of savings for offshoring is being challenged.
Proper attention to scrutiny and accountability for compliance and safety will strengthen the case for a more level playing field as long as the momentum continues and the imperative for improvement becomes a national priority.
The current proposal for change (PfC) to the National Construction Code to allow the use of timber (both traditional framing and engineered timber systems) in buildings of up to 8 storeys presents an opportunity for Australian processors and manufacturers to supply this new market. With estimated cost savings of around 10-15% per project potentially going straight to developers' bottom line, demand could be considerable – and met by imports if there's no viable local alternative.
Recent media reports about BlueScope testing the waters with "leaks" of closure of Port Kembla are evidence of this.
The kiss of death can also be applied to what remains of local manufacturing. Much of it has already gone. Electrical cable, door locks, hinges, doors, and general hardware, taps, hot water heaters, etc etc all gone.
All written off so the farmers can sell to China their wheat, lamp chops and sausages.
I hope it's all worth it.
Probably one of the best indicators of all this is the decline in the domestic steel manufacturing industry, which has shrunk in output volumes by more than a third over the past five years and has analysts questioning its long term viability. With the recent signing of the FTA with China, which produces more than half of the world's steel, domestic manufacturers will be under further pressure.
One way to address these is through industry participation plans which require owners of major projects to demonstrate that they have given local suppliers fair opportunity to gain work.
None of that matters, however, if we do not have in place a sound strategy for the long-term viability of our manufacturing sector. There are varying views about whether Australia can or even should try to compete in a global manufacturing environment, but if we are going to try, then at least surely we need a sound game plan and a strong culture of innovation.


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The stage was set at the Mount Ida Farm & Vineyard in Charlottesville, VA last September for Katie and Michael to be married.
They had met in college at UVA so this was the perfect place for them to begin their futures!
Katie was a vision in her detailed gown and bead lined veil. Can we talk about that bouquet?! I'd say the perfect word to describe it would be EPIC!
Before the ceremony, they exchanged letters but not looks as they wanted to wait until the walk down the aisle to see one another for the first time that day.
The ceremony took place under a gazebo with the property's beautiful pond in the background.
They said their vows, took communion with one another, were pronounced man and wife by none other than Michael's father!
All rejoiced and celebrated the gorgeous new Mr. and Mrs.!
This couple has such a sweetness about them!
What a cute photobomber haha!
After the couples portraits, Katie grabbed her bridesmaids for a few quick photos. I love all of their dresses! Each so unique but overall they go together perfectly!
The reception took place inside the barn and no detail went untouched.
The evening was filled with heartfelt speeches, cake, and of course lots of dancing! Congratulations Michael and Katie!


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I found something super cool on my wanderings through the internet, and I end up (as I have noticed I often do) browsing through Design Sponge's DIY section. I came across something super special and awesome, but be forewarned, this is probably something that will take a little bit of time to put together, not to mention patience, but the end result is super impressive. Check out the full tutorial here.
black rubberized fabric like a non-slip black drawer liner material from the hardware store, but a thin neoprene foam will work, as well, You can also probably use vinyl from a fabric store.
Your first step is to use your box cutter and (carefully, so as not to remove phalanges), to remove the pages from the book, keeping the covers and the spine in tact. Lay your book, face down, on top of your black fabric and trace the dimensions, and use your box cutter and a ruler to cut a rectangle 1/8″ smaller on all sides than the traced dimensions.
Next, take your elastic and cut it into both short strips (the width of your book cover) and long strips (the height of the cover), and cut enough of them to fill the book cover when laid side to side. If your strips don't match up exactly, opt for one less and space them out slightly. Starting in the upper left corner of the black cut fabric, pin your long strips in a row and sew them down along the edge. Don't secure the bottom yet, and don't forget to remove the pins.
You do not want a symmetrical weave, as the more space you leave, the bigger the accessory that you can store. Keeping places where you leave 2 or 3 elastics exposed is a good thing.You can choose how big or small you want your spaces to be, and you may want to keep some accessories handy so you can test it out.
When all the short strips are pinned in place, and you're happy with how it looks, sew around all of the other unsewn edges to secure them in place and trim any excess from around the edges.
Cut your illustration/mat board to the inner dimension of the front book cover. Use your sewing machine or an awl to poke holes around all four edges of the board. You can hand crank the sewing machine, which allows you to space the holes out a bit more.
Use a needle and thread to sew the board to the backside of the black fabric – behind the side of the elastic grid.You can do this easily and securely using a blanket stitch. Just make sure to pull each edge tight, since you're sewing to stretch the fabric and tighten the grid.
Once your board is sewn to the backside of the grid and the grid is pulled tight, cover the three edges with black photo tape (or you can sew or glue on fabric tape if you prefer).
On the right-hand side of the fabric rectangle (the side that will cover the inside of the back book cover), use your knife to cut a 3.5″ horizontal slit for the pocket 1″ from the edges (not including the width of the spine) and 4.5″ up from the bottom edge. You can also cut 2 horizontal slits at 4 inches above the pocket and instert a thick band of fabric so that a phone can be held in place. You can really add whatever you'd like, and if you really like the elastic grid, you can do a second one of those too.
You're now ready to add your lining to the book cover. You can use craft glue on the side with the paper board, but be sure to use glue that is good for fabric on the side with just the fabric backing. Add your glue (make sure to get to the edges), and press into place. Make sure to line up the edges evenly and press down firmly. Clean any glue mishaps, and lay the book open on the floor, cover it with a sheet of clean scrap paper and then put something heavy on top so that everything will dry flat. Let everything dry overnight. If you want to add any latches or elastics over buttons to help to keep this closed, you can do that. Or you can leave it just like a book.
I think that this is such a fabulous tutorial for such a unique gift. Love it so much.
Yeah. I'm still in its grasp, and if you're a Pokemon fan I imagine you are too. Like me you've also likely noticed the drain it can bring to your phone's battery. Well, one pokefan has come up with a design that with a bit of electrical work and access to a 3D printer.
That's right, it's a custom case with built in charger that looks like the original pokedex. 😀 Designed by Spark Fun user npoole this case is pretty simple and super sharp to carry around. They have a nice set of instructions so you can make it yourself (with estimated cost around $40) though it is sadly only available for the Samsung Galaxy S4 and iPhone 6. If you are decent at computer modeling, or know someone who is, you may be able to tweak the design and make one to fit your phone as well. Now if only the servers would stay reliable….
Made by youtuber Shadowman (of working K'nex Skeeball fame) this massive machine is a work of art and engineering. It took years to build and according to the builder features 'more than 45 new elements, 5 different lifts, and 2 new path separators that separate into 17 paths. It's also themed, with Knex men all over the place working on it, giving it a factory-type feel with catwalks and stairs. There are 3 total motors, one of which powers all 3 floor lifts'.
My build level for these has always just been follow the instructions like the lame-o I am, so this sort of creativity is always a bit like witchcraft to me. The video of it in operation is definitely worth the 15 odd minutes of your time.
While not the most practical thing to type on any more, classic typewriter definitly had a certain style and visual appeal that you just don't get with today's slimmer and minimalistic design. Don't let that beauty rot though, cause Jack Zylkin of usbtyperwriter has got you covered.
Ever heard the Snow White fairy tale and gone, "Wish I had a mirror that would tell me stuff." Well one guy decided to make his own.
The base version he designed is simply a monitor with a mostly black background behind a double sided mirror so it can display simple things like the time, weather and an uplifting message. 🙂 It's still incredibly cool and actually not too hard to put together if you're comfortable with woodworking and electronics. The guy, Dylan Pierce, has a step by step guide online so you can make your own including the source code you'll need to program your magic mirror with! If you still feel overwhelmed during the process he also setup a handy forum where you can ask more knowledgeable people about the process for help. 🙂 One post is even entitled a step by step for dummies for can't make it work. Maybe not the nicest but as someone who only knows a bit about code, that's the type of stuff I know I'd need, lol.


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Meet Trailblazer Larissa Miller
Today we'd like to introduce you to Larissa Miller.
Larissa, let's start with your story. We'd love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I am the founder of PI, a brand that started on a dream to "continue infinitely in the direction of your dreams".
It all started back in 2015 when I quit my job to live my dream of traveling the world. I was uncertain of what I might discover but I knew that whatever it was – it was going to be great.
I first had the idea for PI when I was in Pai, Thailand. I thought PI would be the perfect name since it has such a magical meaning.
Fast forward a few months and I'm living in Bali!
Bali is a beautiful gem with so much to offer, and with me being from California, I was naturally drawn to the ocean. I picked up diving and fell in love when I swam with a sea turtle for my very first time!
However, diving also showed me a closer look into the harsh reality of what life is like under the sea. With coral bleaching, dynamite fishing, and pollution visibly causing a problem in the ocean it was obvious that this was where I needed to help.
After swimming in the ocean, I went looking for a seamstress to create some magical yoga pants.
Believe it or not, it was a taxi driver who introduced me to my seamstress! I was inspired by how she started her business from scratch. She was very ambitious and showed me it was possible to start a business of my own and to empower other women by working together.
Since then, the message of women empowerment has become deeply rooted in the PI mission and to this day she and her daughter still make the pants.
At this point, the idea of starting a business seemed like an unattainable dream, but I asked myself this question. "If I could start any business, what would my intentions be?"
I knew that if I was going to start a business, I wanted to create a brand with strong support and foundation. I wanted it to have morals, a mission, an intention.
My intentions were clear. To create a conscious brand that would empower women, contribute to conservation, and inspire myself and others to pursue our dreams.
These morals have become infused into our missions to:
1. Empower Women and Men to Feel Comfortable & Confident on and off their yoga mat
2. Save the Sea Turtles! We proudly donate 10% of net profits back to sea turtle conservation
After that, it all happened so fast. Within 2 days we had a sample made and within a month I was on my way with 100 pairs of yoga pants and thinking to myself "How on earth am I going to sell this many pants?!"
I decided to end my year-long journey and made it back home to San Diego, California (the land of good wifi) to upload the product photos and create a website. Shortly thereafter, the website was launched and PI was officially online!
The following year I launched our Crowd Funding Campaign with the hopes and dreams of becoming an international brand.
Today, PI can be purchased around the world in the USA, Canada, UK, Bali, Australia, Mexico and continues to infinitely expand… thanks to you. 🙂
I would refer to the entrepreneurial journey as something more like a roller coaster than a road! There are major ups and major downs, but you never lose unless you quit.
My biggest advice is to leap, and the net will appear. Give your desires a true chance and start before you are ready! The two major reasons why businesses fail is because they either fail to start or they fail to pivot when they encounter roadblocks.
We'd love to hear more about PI YOGA PANTS.
We are most proud of the fact that everything we sell is handmade with the intention to empower women of all shapes, sizes, and ages to feel comfortable & confident on their yoga mat. A lot of women face insecurities when it comes to their body and sometimes these perceptions of themselves can actually prevent them from doing yoga, or following their dreams!
Our goal is to encourage women to feel confident and comfortable enough to do yoga and to follow their dreams. The symbolism of PI, like the math number that goes on forever, is to continue infinitely in the direction of your dreams.
I am also very grateful for the opportunity to donate 10% of net profits back to sea turtle conservation efforts! I love sea turtles and the ocean and giving back this definitely added more value to the work we do. It's a very humbling experience to be hands-on with these conservation projects and giving back in this way makes the whole thing worthwhile.
Which women have inspired you in your life?
My Mom has always inspired me because she is an entrepreneur herself!
She didn't really start with much in life. She was from the country in upstate New York and her Dad grew his own garden to feed the family. She never got a college degree but she never let any of that stop her.
When she turned 18 she moved to the city, San Diego, and started a life of her own. After having 2 kids (referring to me and my brother!) she pursued an online business selling on eBay turning rags to riches.
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Photo Flash: Hudson Theatre Guild Presents GOING… GOING… GONE! by Ken Levine
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2016
Our universal need to be remembered is the underlying theme of a behind-the-scenes baseball comedy by Ken Levine, an Emmy Award-winning writer (Cheers, M*A*S*H, The Simpsons), acclaimed sportscaster and former host of Dodger Talk. Andrew Barnicle directs the world premiere of Going... Going... GONE! for an Oct. 1 opening at the Hudson Guild Theatre in Hollywood.
Emma White Shares 'The Actress' EP
by TV News Desk - Sep 21, 2019
Rising singer/songwriter Emma White released her latest EP, The Actress, now available on all digital platforms. She treated fans to an early taste of the project when three out of the six tracks - a?oeThat's Why I Drink,a?? a?oeSeriously Casual,a?? and a?oeMarried Mana?? - premiered exclusively with Taste of Country (9/17), The Boot (9/18) and Wide Open Country (9/19). The EP marks the first project release for White's co-owned label Whitehouse Records, which launched in May and was established with co-founder and Nashville entrepreneur Jennifer Coyle to invest in fellow female artists.
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David Ortiz and Keith Hernandez Join FOX Sports for MLB Postseason Studio Coverage
by TV News Desk - Oct 2, 2017
With five World Series titles between them, David 'Big Papi' Ortiz and Keith Hernandez are no strangers to October's biggest stage, only this time they return to the postseason with a microphone in hand.
Lana Del Rey Announces Next U.S. Leg Of Her NORMAN ROCKWELL! TOUR
by TV News Desk - Oct 10, 2019
Following a complete sell out of her initial dates, Lana Del Rey has announced the next U.S. leg of her 'Norman Fucking Rockwell Tour' with an additional run of shows across the U.S. this fall. Produced by Live Nation, the additional eleven-city outing will kick off November 3rd in Albuquerque, New Mexico and make stops in Denver, Chicago, and more, before wrapping November 19th in Nashville Tennessee. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, October 11th at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.
Sundog Theatre Announces 2016-2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2016
Sundog Theatre is pleased to announce the 2016-2017 Season. The first presentation will be A Christmas Carol at the Newton Theatre, New Jersey, on December 15 at 7:00pm and at the Bergen Performing Arts Center on December 18 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm.
The World's Most Refreshing Beer Introduces New Sustainability Initiative
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2017
Since pioneering the recyclable aluminum can, Coors Brewing has been a leader in sustainable brewing practices. This summer, the World's Most Refreshing Beer is continuing its rich tradition in sustainability by introducing EveryOneCan, a summer-long program that underscores the commitment we all can make to sustainability.
ESPN to Present 'Pivot with Alex Rodriguez' in 2018
ESPN and Alex Rodriguez, one of the greatest Major League Baseball players ever, are teaming up to present a special series called Pivot with Alex Rodriguez in 2018. The four-part series will air on ESPN and ESPN DEPORTES during the MLB regular season. Rodriguez will serve as the executive producer and host for Pivot.
BWW Preview: NEIL BERG'S 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY Benefits Historic Lighthouse
by Marina Kennedy - May 13, 2016
The best of Broadway comes to Long Island on Wednesday, June 1 at 8 p.m., as Neil Berg's '100 Years of Broadway' shines at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport to benefit the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society.
Sundog Theatre to Stage Existential Tragicomedy WAITING FOR GODOT
Sundog Theatre is pleased to announce this summer's acclaimed Samuel Beckett tragicomedy, WAITING FOR GODOT.
Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter Signs 10-Year Touring Contract With Live Nation
by TV News Desk - May 11, 2017
Today, Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter and Live Nation announced an exclusive touring partnership. The agreement continues JAY Z's longstanding partnership with the world's leading live entertainment company.
Seattle Opera Gala Funds Company's Mission of Equity in the Arts
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2017
Everyone is invited to Seattle Opera's 2017 Gala-Beyond the Stage. The black-tie event celebrates the fanciful artistry of The Magic Flute and serves as a pivotal fundraiser for the company's Education and Community Engagement programs.
Sundog Theatre Announces Plays and Creative Team for SCENES FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY 2018
Sundog Theatre is proud to announce the six plays and creative team for Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry 2018, to be presented April 14-22 at New Dorp Moravian Church Theatre.
ESPN to Present MLB Season-Opening Action All Day 4/3 & 4/4
by TV News Desk - Mar 31, 2016
ESPN's new Sunday Night Baseball team will debut during the company's seven-game, two-day season-opening coverage on April 3-4, by calling two games in 24 hours.
New Book Release from Fireship Press'Death Beneath the Waves'
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2019
The Fox Theatre And Good Times Productions Present HAMPTON 70
Atlanta's legendary surrealist musician and icon Col. Bruce Hampton will celebrate his 70th birthday with Hampton 70: A Celebration of Col. Bruce Hampton, on Monday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. at the Fox Theatre, with proceeds benefiting the Fox Theatre Institute and other musician-focused charities.
Sundog Theatre Honors SCENES FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY National Awardees
Sundog Theatre is pleased to announce the 2016 Scenes From The Staten Island Ferry awardees. The six awardees' plays will be produced as 6 original, 1-act plays about life on the historic Staten Island Ferry. This year submissions came from all over the world. The five performances will be held at New Dorp Moravian Church Theatre, 2205 Richmond Road on Staten Island and Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for students/seniors. For additional information, please visit www.sundogtheatre.org.
Sundog Theatre Announces SCENES FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY National Awardees
MLB Superstar David Ortiz Makes 2018 All-Star Game Debut as FOX Sports Studio Analyst
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2018
The Staten Island Children's Museum Announces New Science Outreach Program
The Staten Island Children's Museum has been hitting the road with a popular exhibit and children on the Island's North Shore are now getting hands-on experience with engineering!
Sundog Theatre's WAITING FOR GODOT Starts Today
Sundog Theatre presents Samuel Beckett tragicomedy, WAITING FOR GODOT, beginning today, June 17..
ENCHANT CHRISTMAS Comes to Safeco Field This Holiday Season
Seattle, prepare for your most captivating holiday season event to date. Enchant Christmas is an immersive holiday light experience that will transport visitors to a world with Christmas trees up to 80 feet tall, larger-than-life ornaments, twinkling snowflakes and, of course, Santa in a glittering sleigh. Brighter and more heartwarming than your wildest holidaydreams, Enchant will make its Seattle debut at Safeco Field, November 23 - December 30. The outfield will be transformed into a twinkling maze where guests will search for Santa's reindeer. The infield will house an ice-skating trail, and The Pen will become a lively music lounge.
The Old Laundry Theatre Announces Autumn Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2016
The Old Laundry Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District, announces its exciting and diverse Autumn season including GRIFF RHYS JONES' first solo comedy tour with his brand new show Jones And Smith. ALAN AYCKBOURN directs the first major revival of his classic comedy Henceforward. And, as part of Beatrix Potter's 150th anniversary year, The Old Laundry Theatre presents a new adaptation of Eric Pringle's insightful play Meeting Bea.
ESPN's SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL to Feature Cubs v Cardinals, 8/14
by TV News Desk - Jul 25, 2016
ESPN announced today its game selection for the August 14 edition of Sunday Night Baseball presented by Taco Bell: the National League Central-leading Chicago Cubs and Anthony Rizzo will host their rivals and the second place St. Louis Cardinals and Yadier Molina
Lineup of Sports Celebrities Set for 10th Anniversary Season of ESPN's MY WISH
A strong lineup of sports celebrities will highlight the 10th anniversary season of the award-winning ESPN MY WISH Series starting Sunday, July 17.
Pacific Northwest Kindie Stars Take Over Symphony Space This Month
by BroadwayWorld JR - Jan 23, 2016
It's a Pacific Northwest Invasion as Kindie stars from Seattle and Portland perform Just Kidding shows at Symphony Space this month!
Pacific Northwest Kindie Stars to Take Over Symphony Space This Month
The Who Announce North American 'MOVING ON! TOUR'
by TV News Desk - Jan 14, 2019
For WHO fans everywhere, the announcement of a brand new tour means only one thing: the world's most untameable rock band is about to deliver the goods once again. Never ones for nostalgia, singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend will be unleashing the combustible force that is The Who, with symphonic accompaniment this summer and fall in 2019. Produced by Live Nation, The Who's North American MOVING ON! TOUR will bring their indelible brand of powerhouse rock to 29 cities beginning in May (see tour itinerary below). The kickoff date is May 7 in Grand Rapids, MI with the band wrapping up the first leg of the tour June 1 in Toronto, ON. A much-anticipated series of fall dates will launch on September 6 in St. Paul, MN and conclude on October 23 in Edmonton, AB. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, January 18 at LiveNation.com.
Winter Memorial Planned for Sarah Nash Gates, Former UW School of Drama Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2016
A memorial service for Sarah Nash Gates, former Executive Director of The University of Washington School of Drama, is planned for Monday, February 1 at 6pm at Meany Hall, located on the west edge of the University of Washington campus. The service is open to the public.
Baptist Health and New World Symphony Announce Partnership Highlighting the Intersection of Wellness and Music
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2018
Baptist Health South Florida and the New World Symphony, America's Orchestral Academy (NWS), have entered into a dynamic partnership.
Visit Cambria for an Off-Season Extended-Stay Getaway
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2019
Whether travelers are headed to Cambria for a long weekend or taking off for a midweek adventure, an extended stay on the Central Coast allows for more time to see it all-or rest and relax to the max. With wonderful weather and abundant activities year-round, guests are invited to take advantage of the low, off-season rates for a longer stay. Visitors can download the Visit Cambria app, available on both iOS and Android, and select the activities that will create their perfect getaway. Then they are invited to explore, rejuvenate, and enjoy everything Cambria has to offer.
PFAC Names New Director of Marketing
by BWW News Desk - Dec 29, 2015
Burchfield joins the team to lead the marketing and PR efforts of the museum in a way that prioritizes creativity and community participation and to continue to spread and share PFAC's vision of being a thriving central gathering place that brings together people across different walks of life through shared exploration of art.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, BABY and More Set for Sundog Theatre's 2017-18 Season
Staten Island's Sundog Theatre has announced its 2017-2018 Season: A Christmas Carol, The Originals: Radio Play Readings, Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry and the musical, Baby.
ESPN Unveils First Wave of Game Selections for 30th 'Sunday Night Baseball' Season
ESPN today unveiled half of its game selections for its upcoming 30th season of Sunday Night Baseball presented by Taco Bell - the exclusive, national MLB game of the week. The 2019 slate will feature five appearances by the reigning World Series Champion Boston Red Sox and American League M.V.P. Mookie Betts, including games against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a World Series rematch, plus three games against their rivals, the New York Yankees and Aaron Judge. The schedule opens on Sunday, March 31 when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves.
San Francisco Giants to Host New York Mets on ESPN SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL, 8/21
by TV News Desk - Aug 3, 2016
San Francisco Giants Face Los Angeles Dodgers August 24 on Wednesday Night Baseball ESPN announced today its game selection for the August 21 edition of Sunday Night Baseball presented by Taco Bell
ESPN Announces Game Selection for Sept 11 Edition of SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL
by TV News Desk - Aug 25, 2016
ESPN announced today its game selection for the Sept.11, 2016 edition of Sunday Night Baseball presented by Taco Bell
Baseball Comedy GOING… GOING… GONE! by TV Writer & Sportscaster Ken Levine Gets World Premiere at Hudson Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2016
Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. to Join ESPN as Guest Analyst for Yankees-Mariners Telecast
Hall of Famer and 13-time MLB All-Star Ken Griffey Jr. will be a guest analyst in the booth for ESPN's entire telecast of the New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners game presented by USAA today, Aug. 23
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Lana Del Rey Announces 'The Norman F***ing Rockwell! Tour'
Lana Del Rey has announced her highly anticipated return to the road with a run of shows across the U.S. this fall. Produced by Live Nation, the eight-city outing will kick off September 21st in New York and make stops in Seattle, Portland and more before wrapping October 11th in San Diego, CA. The highly anticipated trek will also include an October 10th date at the famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, August 9th at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.
Sundog Theatre Announces Casting For SCENES FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY 2018
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2018
Sundog Theatre is proud to announce casting for Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry 2018, to be presented April 14-22 at New Dorp Moravian Church Theatre.
World War II Letters Reveal Unique Insights in Book
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2016
Imagine being an 18-year-old off at war. Now picture yourself at that age as a Merchant Marine Corps sailor during the height of World War II. For Frank B. Bradshaw Jr., that was reality, and now others can live it alongside him through the release of his personal letters.
MLB All-Star Raul Ibanez Joins ESPN as MLB Analyst
by TV News Desk - Apr 27, 2016
Former Major League Baseball All-Star Raúl Ibañez has joined ESPN as a baseball analyst. In this new, multi-year agreement, Ibañez will primarily provide commentary for Baseball Tonight on ESPN. He will also serve as an analyst for select games.
2016 Bumbershoot Lineup Announced
Recognized by national media as one of the 'top 5 reasons to visit Seattle,' Bumbershoot today announced the official lineup for its 46th annual festival at the Seattle Center over Labor Day weekend, Friday Sept. 2 through Sunday Sept. 4. Headliners include Seattle natives and hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, alternative rock band Death Cab for Cutie, and critically acclaimed Norwegian producer KYGO, among others.
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Halina Reijn (Amsterdam, 10 de novembre de 1975) és una actriu i escriptora neerlandesa.

Carrera
Halina Reijn es va formar a l'Academia d'Art Dramàtic de Maastricht. Mentre era estudiant, fou convidada a unir-se al Theatercompagnie on va tenir papers destacats en obres com Hamlet (com Ophelia) i Shopping and Fucking (com Lulu) per quin va rebre el premi de teatre holandès la Colombina, com a millor actriu secundària l'any 1998. El 2003 es va unir al Toneelgroep Amsterdam amb qui ha actuat amb papers principals a La feréstega domada, Hedda Gabler, Orestíada i Mourning Becomes Electra, per qui va ser nomenada per un Theo d'Or per "millor actriu".

Halina Reijn ha actuat en la pantalla gran per la pel·lícula nominada a l'Oscar Zus & Zo (Paula van der Oest), A Father's Affair (Maarten Teurniet), i Grimm (Alex van Warmerdam).

El 2006 va protagonitzar Mil Petons, dirigida per Willem van de Sande Bakhuijzen, el llibre Negre, dirigit per Paul Verhoeven (l'entrada neerlandesa pels Premis de l'Acadèmia com a Millor Pel·lícula en Llengua Estrangera) i Cec, de Tamar van den Dop. El 2008, va representar Margarethe von Oven a Valquíria, protagonitzada per Tom Cruise.

Una de les millors amigues de Reijns és l'actriu holandesa Carice van Houten, des de 1994. Van treballar juntes a les pel·lícules Llibre Negre i Valquíria.

El 2013 les dues van publicar un llibre anomenat Anti Glamour, una (simulada) guia d'estil i una celebració de la seva amistat, així com un una visió càndida de la part de les seves vides amb menys glamour. Tot i que les dues ocasionalment s'han fet un peto damunt càmera, han fet broma sobre el seu possible lesbianisme, sense que tinguin actualment cap relació.

Filmografia
 Îles flottantes (2001)
 Zus & Zo(2001)
 Vil·la des roses (2002)
 De Afrekening (2002)
 Flicka (2002)
 Moonlight (2002)
 Grimm (2003)
 X & el Wildmen (2003)
 Polleke (2003)
 L'afer del pare (De Passievrucht) (2003)
 Masterclass (2005)
 Mil Petons (Ik Omhels Je va Conèixer 1000 Armen) (2006)
 El Llibre negre (Zwartboek) (2006)
 Voor een paar knikkers meer (Per uns quants anys més) (veu) (2006)
 Cegar (2007)
 Nadine (2007)
 Valquíria (2008)
 Sintel (2010)
 Isabelle (2011)
 Goltzius I el Pelican Empresa (2011)
 Charlie (2012)
 De Overloper (2012)

Referències

Enllaços externs
 Homepage Halina Reijn
 Interview with Halina Reijn at european-films.net
 Halina Reijn at Virtual History

Artistes d'Amsterdam
Actors neerlandesos
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Full House Star Bob Saget Dead At 65
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TV star and comedian Bob Saget has died at the age of 65. Saget was on tour in the USA. He had just started the tour in Florida. He was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Orlando, Florida.
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Weird Al Tweets Kid Rock's Anti-Vax Song Is Not Him
Weird Al Yankovic has tweeted that the new Kid Rock antivax nutter video is not him.
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Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 11 Is Coming 24 October
Season 11 of Larry David's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', the show starring Larry David playing the part of Larry David, will return on 24 October.
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Comedian Norm Macdonald Dies At Age 61
Norm Macdonald, best known for his role in Saturday Night Live, has died from cancer at the age of 61.
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Jim Jefferies Australian Tour Postponed Dur To Covid Lockdown
Jim Jeffries shows in Sydney have been reworked due to the current lockdown in the city due to the latest Gladyscluster ripping through the city.
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Tom Gleeson Uses 'LOL' In A Tweet, Oh And His Perth Show Is Cancelled
Comedian Tom Gleeson has outed himself as a dinosaur by using the obsolete 'LOL' in a tweet. Oh yeah and his Perth show has been cancelled.
Tagged as: Australia, comedy, Perth, Tom Gleeson, Western Australia
Jim Jefferies Melbourne Shows Rescheduled To 2022
Jim Jefferies two Melbourne shows for 3 July 2021 have been rescheduled for 1 April 2022.
Bill Bailey To Return To Australia In October
Comedian Bill Bailey will return to Australia in October for Adrian Bohm.
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Jim Jefferies Heads Home For Australian Dates
by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere
Jim Jefferies has escaped the USA to head home to Australia for a tour starting in June.
Tagged as: Australia, comedy, Frontier Touring, Jim Jefferies
Melbourne Comedy Festival 'Circus' Is A Family Hit
Melbourne Comedy Festival has delivered one for all the family with the surprise hit 'Circus'.
Tagged as: Arts Centre Melbourne, Australia, circus, comedy, Comedy Festival, Entertainment
Sooshi Mango Add Nine More Shows
Sooshi Mango will play an additional nine dates on their upcoming Australian tour.
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John Mulaney Enters Rehab For Cocaine and Alcohol Addiction
American comedian John Mulaney will spend Christmas and New Year in rehab after fessing up to his addiction to drugs and alcohol.
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Sooshi Mango Become First Australian Comedy Act To Sell Two Rod Laver Arena Shows
Melbourne comedy act Sooshi Mango have become the first ever Australian comedy act to sell two shows at Melbourne's iconic Rod Laver Arena.
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Trevor Noah To Host 2021 Grammy Awards
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Harry Shearer Creates Comedy Gold With The Many Moods Of Donald Trump
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Dr. Thomas Wayne is a major posthumous antagonist in Batman: The Telltale Series. A billionaire and doctor based in Gotham, he was the father of Bruce Wayne. When Thomas and his wife, Martha, were assassinated by Joe Chill, they inspired Bruce to pursue a life of crime fighting. During the events of the series, it was revealed that Thomas had ties to crime lord Carmine Falcone and corrupt mayor Hamilton Hill.
Backstory Edit
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Thomas Wayne was a prominent doctor in Gotham, and, to the public, a humanitarian. However, in reality, he was a greedy billionaire with a strong obsession to control people and thought himself invincible. Eventually, he became a member of the Falcone Crime Syndicate and became partners with both its leader Carmine Falcone and Mayor Hamilton Hill. While Carmine acted as a fall guy and collected profits for the others, Hamilton controlled City Hall and its politics, and Thomas laundered the money and legalized many of the operations. The group also used hitmen that worked for Falcone, such as Joe Chill to take care of competition, including Theodore Cobblepot, who ran against Hill as Mayor. He would also make deals with arms dealer, Rumi Mori, which the latter owed various favors for him. While Martha was aware of his double life, Thomas kept the information away from Bruce.
The group also collected large amounts of psychogenic chemicals and modified them to induce violence in whoever was infected with them.
During his time working with Falcone and Hill, Thomas used Arkham Asylum, Gotham's local mental hospital, convicted people, and took control of their land and money to make himself and his partners even richer. To make sure that their "insanity" looked plausible, he injected them with the chemicals they collected to make them act violently. Among one of his many victims was Esther Cobblepot. Shortly afterwards, the trio built the Wayne Enterprises tower on Esther's property. Thomas also ordered the assassination of the Arkham family when they objected to his use of the Asylum.
Death Edit
Eventually, Martha found out about Thomas' use of Arkham and objected to it. She threatened to reveal his crimes to the public if he didn't stop and close all ties with Falcone and Hill. Thomas would have agreed, but word of that got to Hill. As Thomas, Martha, and Bruce returned from an annual showing of "The Mark of Zorro", at the Monarch Theatre, Chill, who had been hired by Hill to assassinate them, ambushed the Waynes in an alleyway.
As Thomas begged for his life and tried to protect his family from Chill, whom he believed that he was sent by Falcone, he was shot twice in the torso. After he stated that it was nothing personal, Chill shot Thomas again, that time straight through his left eye, and killed him. Chill then murdered Martha, and took her pearls that she wore to make it look like a mugging gone wrong, but was forced to flee before he could kill Bruce.
Following their deaths, Thomas (mistakenly) and Martha were looked upon by Gotham as martyrs and many of Gotham's elite became inseparable to make sure that none of them suffered a similar fate. That also forced Falcone to begin to use his own resources to manage his empire. Their deaths also inspired Bruce to become the vigilante Batman, who hoped to clean up Gotham in their name.
However, the public's unknowing of Thomas' dealings lead to the Arkham's daughter, Victoria, to become the terrorist, Lady Arkham, and form the Children of Arkham, a group that she commanded. On the twentieth anniversary of Thomas and Martha's deaths, the Children of Arkham leaked information about Thomas' dealings with Falcone by leaking an account that was managed by him and the crime lord was leaked to the press, possibly through Hill (whom they blackmailed) or a member of the group. With that, the Wayne family's legacy was tarnished and Bruce was forced to suffer from those consequences, but took the responsibilities that were directed at him. After the Children of Arkham's defeat, Bruce's public image would recover, but Thomas and his reputation were ruined beyond repair.
Initially, Thomas Wayne was seen by many as a wise, respectable, and caring man and father who devoted many of his resources of Wayne Enterprises to make the lives of Gotham's citizens better.
Sadly, that all changed when Thomas' criminal connections to Hill and Falcone were discovered. Throughout Season One, Thomas was revealed to have committed various atrocities, including drugging Esther Cobblepot, committing people to Arkham Asylum in order to steal their lands and wealth, and had the Arkhams assassinated when they opposed his amoral actions. As described by Falcone, Thomas was 'more ruthless than any of them' when people got on his bad side. He would ignore his victims' pleads for mercy, which suggests that Thomas was so remorseless, he had little to no concern for the lives of the citizens of Gotham.
Despite his ruthlessness and cruelty, Thomas genuinely cared about Martha and Bruce, and often gave him anything that he wanted. That was shown when Bruce recalled seeing the film 'The Mark of Zorro' countless times at the Monarch Theater, where Alfred Pennyworth revealed that Thomas and Martha had arranged the screenings themselves. He was willing to protect Bruce from harm if he was in trouble, even attempting to save the two from being murdered, showing a deep amount of love for his wife and his only son.
Relationships Edit
Martha and Bruce Wayne Edit
Thomas had married Martha years before the two were murdered by Chill, though it is unclear whether it was out of love or for other reasons. Falcone recalls her being the only one to control his brutality with her humility, though it is unknown whether this is true. Though she was aware of Thomas' activities, she would never interfere in his work. However, Alfred recalls that she wanted to stop him once she learnt the full extent.
Thomas' relationship with Bruce seemed to be very strong, with many of his memories being positive. In his final moments in life, Thomas tried to protect his son from Joe Chill, telling him to stay behind him whilst he tried to talk Chill down. After he and Martha were killed by Chill, Bruce swore to dedicate his life to crime fighting and avenging their deaths. However, after learning about his father's ties to the underworld, Bruce's views on his father changed significantly. And although Bruce still loved his father, he was angered and disgusted by his connections to organized crime.
Carmine Falcone Edit
Thomas and Falcone were partners in crime. Despite some differences, Carmine considered him and the Wayne family to be his surrogate family. However, he noticed his brutality and was cautious of him. This might have been a factor in having the Waynes murdered, out of fear for Thomas double-crossing him.
Hamilton Hill Edit
It is unclear what the relationship between Hill and Thomas was, however Hill claims that he was once given some key cufflinks by him as a gift. However, he was willing to arrange both his and Martha's murders to prevent the latter from revealing their crimes.
Thomas can be considered the main antagonist of the game, as his ruthlessness and cruelty led to the Children of Arkham's reign of terror in Gotham.
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Data from the trade body, ADS, shows aircraft orders registered their highest delivery figures of the year in October, with 85 commercial aircraft deliveries globally.
However, the figures remain low relative to pre-coronavirus levels. There were 97 deliveries made in October 2019 and more than 130 deliveries in the same month in each of the previous two years.
Moreover, the pandemic also seems to be prompting a shift in the sector. October's new orders were entirely for single-aisle aircraft, which are now airlines' preferred models, as opposed to the larger, wide-body aircraft they once favoured.
Even with October's improvement, it's clear the aviation sector faces a slow and uncertain path to recovery. However, one positive step in recent weeks has been confirmation the UK's 'Test to Release' system. The idea is that international travellers arriving in the UK from departure points not covered by a travel corridor will only have to quarantine for five days, rather than 14 as is currently the rule, if they have a negative coronavirus test on their fifth day.
In such difficult times, the sector needs all the positive news it can get. The Government's announcement of new investment in defence and security is welcome news for the whole defence industry, and also for aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Overall, the investment is expected to sustain existing jobs and create 10,000 new roles.
Major funding commitments include an additional £1.5bn investment in research and development, plus a promise to invest further in the Future Combat Air System. The Government also plans to create a new 'Space Command', which will be capable of launching a rocket from UK soil for the first time by 2022. They also plan to set up a new agency dedicated to artificial intelligence and create the National Cyber Force.
Plus measures announced in the recent Spending Review and the National Infrastructure Strategy include the below.
Additional funding of more than £24bn in cash terms over four years for defence, including £6.6bn of research and development (R&D) support.
£21m of support for the decarbonisation of aviation, via sustainable aviation fuels and zero emission flight infrastructure, to be overseen by the Jet Zero Council.
A pledge that from August 2021, employers that pay the Apprenticeship Levy will be able to transfer unspent funds to small and medium-sized enterprises.
One disappointment is that the Government hasn't offered long-term capital investment in the industry's supply chains. This would help to minimise the risk of lost skills and jobs, and enable companies to continue to invest in new technologies.
More positively, it's increasingly clear that space offers exciting opportunities for the UK's aerospace sector. Industry association, UK Space, says the Space Command should bolster the UK's ability to defend both the freedom of space and the UK's sovereign assets, as well as to enhance the co-ordination of UK military and commercial space operations. It believes the UK can be 'the global centre of excellence for the satellites and other space industrial assets of the future'. More detail on support for UK space hubs is available here.
Rail sector focuses on collaboration
The Access Project is a new initiative promoting cross-sector collaboration and sustainable supply chains. Led by industry associations from different sectors the Access, standing for Accelerating Cross-sector Collaborative Ecosystems and Sustainable Supply chains, is funded by Innovate UK, the Government-backed innovation agency.
Participating associations include the West of England Aerospace Forum, the North East Automotive Alliance and Rail Forum Midlands (RFM). These groups will create a digital business networking platform to facilitate closer working relationships, with the aim of minimising supply chain risk amid the coronavirus pandemic and into the future. For example, it may help companies expand into new sectors, facilitate onshoring by simplifying the process of identifying new suppliers, and accelerate sustainable transport initiatives by encourage better exchange of technologies, skills, innovation and capacity.
'The rail supply chain continues to experience significant peaks and troughs in workload and whilst the industry is committed to creating smoother pipelines, we need to do all we can to ensure suppliers don't have all their eggs in one basket and can tap into wider markets both in the UK and overseas,' says Elaine Clark, the CEO of RFM.
'We also need to move faster in the development and deployment of new technologies to ensure that rail can take a leading role in the decarbonisation agenda for the UK. Working with other sectors has the potential to accelerate technology development, help companies make better and more informed investment decisions, and achieve cost effective production volumes faster.'
Manufacturing sector news
The Government has in recent weeks made two important policy announcements that will have a direct impact on UK manufacturers. Its Green Plan is aimed at driving a 'Green Industrial Revolution' with targeted investment of £12bn, while its Spending Review sets out the Government's forthcoming spending plans.
Green Plan
Looking at the Green Plan first, the initiative is focused on ten key areas.
Offshore wind. The Government has pledged the UK will produce enough energy from offshore wind to power every home, quadrupling production to 40GW by 2030 and supporting up to 60,000 jobs.
Hydrogen. The aim is to have 5GW of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030 for use by industry, transport, the power sector and homes. Ministers hope to develop the first town that is heated entirely by hydrogen by the end of the decade.
Nuclear. The Government is committed to nuclear as a clean energy source, and has plans for both large-scale plants and the development of the next generation of small and advanced reactors that could support 10,000 jobs.
Electric vehicles. The Government promises to support manufacturers in automotive centres such as the West Midlands, the North-East and North Wales to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, including investment in key infrastructure.
Public transport, cycling and walking. The Government is committed to making cycling and walking more attractive, and to investing in zero-emission public transport.
Greener air travel and maritime. Ministers have promised to help industries seen as more difficult to decarbonise. Plans include research projects in areas such as zero-emission planes and ships.
Homes and public buildings. The aim is to improve the environmental performance of homes, schools, and hospitals through energy efficiency improvements. This includes a target to instal 600,000 heat pumps a year by 2028. There's scope here to create 50,000 jobs by 2028.
Carbon capture. The Government says the UK can be a world leader in technology that makes it possible to capture and store harmful emissions. Its target is to be removing 10 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030, the equivalent of the emissions today of the industrial Humber region.
Nature. The Government has pledged to protect and restore the natural environment, with 30,000 hectares of tree planting every year.
Innovation and finance. Cutting-edge technologies will be needed to achieve these goals, which the Government believes the UK is well placed to develop. It aims to make the City of London the global centre of green finance.
Turning to the Government's Spending Review, the Chancellor has this time set out plans for just the next 12 months, rather than for three years, as is the normal practice. Given the uncertainties of the coronavirus pandemic, the Government has chosen to focus on immediate priorities. MakeUK has published a useful summary of impacts on manufacturers from the review, including the below.
Increases to the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage. These will rise next year, in line with previous announcements, with 23 and 24 year olds now qualifying for the former.
An extension of apprentice incentive payments for employers, along with a continuation of the Kick Start initiative, which offers a £2,000 payment for employers that recruit an apprentice.
Significant increases in innovation spending, with £16.4bn of funding for research and development. This is critically important if the UK is to maintain its productivity and competitiveness.
A warning that the domestic economic environment remains challenging, with bleak forecasts in key areas.
Post-Brexit planning
Time is running out for UK manufacturers to prepare for the end of the post-Brexit transition period on 31 December. A comprehensive checklist of the actions that businesses need to take, along with useful resources, is available on gov.uk
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