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Theresa May: 'The Shared Society' – January 2017
January 10, 2017 08:00 / Leave a comment
The Shared Society speech by UK Prime Minister Theresa May at the Charity Commission's annual public meeting on January 9, 2017. She set out her vision for the shared society, the government's role within it and her plans to transform mental health supports in Britain.
"Thank you for inviting me to be here this morning to deliver the prestigious Charity Commission annual lecture.
I am delighted to have this opportunity to express my appreciation for all those who work in our charity sector and for those who freely give their time, money and expertise in the service of others. We are a country built on the bonds of family, community and citizenship and there is no greater example of the strength of those bonds than our great movement of charities and social enterprises.
But the strength of that civil society – which I believe we should treasure deeply – does not just depend on the ingenuity, generosity and commitment of countless volunteers, social entrepreneurs and philanthropists. As with other parts of our economy, it also depends on the practices that our charities and social enterprises adopt; and above all on the public trust they command.
That is why the work that William, Paula and their team at the Charity Commission are doing is so important. Because the reforms they are leading are strengthening the sector – and together with the new Fundraising Regulator – ensuring public confidence in our charities and the contribution they make in helping to meet some of the greatest social challenges of our time.
The challenge of our time
And let's be clear that some of those challenges are significant and long-standing.
We live in a country where if you're born poor, you will die on average 9 years earlier than others. If you're black, you're treated more harshly by the criminal justice system than if you're white. If you're a white, working-class boy, you're less likely than anybody else in Britain to go to university. If you're at a state school, you're less likely to reach the top professions than if you're educated privately. If you're a woman, you're likely to be paid less than a man. If you suffer from mental health problems, there's not enough help to hand. If you're young, you'll find it harder than ever before to own your own home.
There are not easy answers to these problems, but it is vital that we come together to address them. For they are all burning injustices that undermine the solidarity of our society and stunt our capacity to build the stronger, fairer country that we want Britain to be.
But the challenges don't end there. Governments have traditionally been good at identifying – if not always addressing – such problems. However, the mission I have laid out for the government – to make Britain a country that works for everyone and not just the privileged few – goes further. It means more than fighting these obvious injustices. It means acknowledging and addressing the everyday injustices that too many people feel too.
Because while the obvious injustices receive a lot of attention – with the language of social justice and social mobility a staple of most politicians today – the everyday injustices are too often overlooked.
But if you're from an ordinary working class family, life is much harder than many people in Westminster realise. The injustice you feel may be less obvious, but it burns inside you just the same.
For you have a job but you don't always have job security. You have your own home, but you worry about paying the mortgage. You can just about manage but you worry about the cost of living and getting your kids into a good school.
You are putting in long hours with little time for yourself – working to live, and living to work. You give work your all, but there is still little left over at the end of the month to spend on the things that really matter to you. Your wages have stagnated for several years in a row, and you feel you are getting by, not necessarily getting on.
And at the same time, over recent years these people have felt locked out of the political and social discourse in Britain. If they voiced their concerns, their views were shut down. Decisions made in faraway places didn't always seem to be the right decisions for them. They saw their community changing, but didn't remember being consulted – or agreeing to – that change. They looked at the changing world – the onset of globalisation and the advances in technology – and worried about what the future held for their children and grandchildren.
It is clear to me – and I believe that last year's vote to leave the European Union partially revealed this to be true – that there are growing numbers of people in every part of our country – in our cities, suburbs, towns, countryside and coastal areas – for whom this is the reality of life.
And the consequence is this: when you see others prospering while you are not; when you try to raise your concerns but they fall on deaf ears; when you feel your very identity – all that you hold dear – is under threat, resentments grow, and the divisions that we see around us – between a more prosperous older generation and a struggling younger generation; between the wealth of London and the rest of the country; between the rich, the successful and the powerful, and their fellow citizens – become entrenched.
That's why I believe that – when we consider both the obvious and the everyday injustices in unison – we see that the central challenge of our times is to overcome division and bring our country together by ensuring everyone has the chance to share in the wealth and opportunity on offer in Britain today. And that starts by building something that I call the shared society.
The shared society
The shared society is one that doesn't just value our individual rights but focuses rather more on the responsibilities we have to one another.
It's a society that respects the bonds that we share as a union of people and nations. The bonds of family, community, citizenship and strong institutions.
And it's a society that recognises the obligations we have as citizens – obligations that make our society work.
A few months ago at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, I upset some by saying that "if you think you're a citizen of the world, you're a citizen of nowhere".
But my point was simple. It was that the very word 'citizen' implies that we have responsibilities to the people around us. The people in our community, on our streets, in our places of work. And too often today, those responsibilities have been forgotten as the cult of individualism has taken hold, and globalisation and the democratisation of communications has encouraged people to look beyond their own communities and immediate networks in the name of joining a broader global community.
I want to be absolutely clear about what I am saying here. I am not arguing against globalisation – nor the benefits it brings – from modern travel and modern media to new products in our shops and new opportunities for British companies to export their goods to millions of consumers all around the world. Indeed, I have argued that Britain has an historic global opportunity to lead the world in shaping the forces of globalisation so that everyone shares in the benefits of economic growth.
But just as we need to act to address the economic inequalities that have emerged in recent years, so we also need to recognise the way that a more global and individualistic world can sometimes loosen the ties that bind our society together, leaving some people feeling locked out and left behind.
And the central tenet of my belief – the thing that shapes my approach – is that there is more to life than individualism and self-interest.
We form families, communities, towns, cities, counties and nations. And we embrace the responsibilities those institutions imply. And government has a clear role to play to support this conception of society.
It is to act to encourage and nurture those relationships, networks and institutions where it can. And it is to step up to correct injustices and tackle unfairness at every turn – because injustice and unfairness are the things that drive us apart.
This means a government rooted not in the laissez-faire liberalism that leaves people to get by on their own, but rather in a new philosophy that means government stepping up – not just in the traditional way of providing a welfare state to support the most vulnerable, as vital as that will always be. But actually in going further to help those who have been ignored by government for too long because they don't fall into the income bracket that makes them qualify for welfare support.
It means making a significant shift in the way that government works in Britain. Because government and politicians have for years talked the language of social justice – where we help the very poorest – and social mobility – where we help the brightest among the poor. But to deliver the change we need and build that shared society, we must move beyond this agenda and deliver real social reform across every layer of society so that those who feel that the system is stacked against them – those just above the threshold that attracts the government's focus today yet who are by no means rich or well off – are also given the help they need.
So we will recalibrate how we approach policy development to ensure that everything we do as government helps to give those who are just getting by a fair chance – while still helping those who are most disadvantaged. Because people who are just managing, just getting by, don't need a government that will get out of the way, they need a government that will make the system work for them. An active government that will help them share in the growing prosperity of post-Brexit Britain.
That's why we will shortly launch a new housing white paper to boost supply, tackle the increasing lack of affordability, and so help ordinary working people with the high costs of this most basic of necessities.
It's why we will shortly publish a green paper to put forward our approach for a modern industrial strategy, setting out our plans to encourage growth, innovation and investment and ensure that as we aim to increase our overall prosperity – that prosperity is shared by people in every corner of our country.
It's why as part of building a great meritocracy I have already outlined plans to increase the number of good school places so that every child – not just those who are fortunate to have parents who can afford to move to a good catchment area or pay to go private – can enjoy a school place that caters to their individual interests, abilities and needs.
So with all these steps we will deliver this new agenda of social reform. And government will step up to support and – where necessary – enforce the responsibilities we have to each other as citizens, so that we respect the bonds and obligations that make our society work.
This means government supporting free markets as the basis for our prosperity, but stepping in to repair them when they aren't working as they should.
It means standing up for business as a great driver of prosperity and progress, but taking action when a minority of businesses and business figures tear away at the social contract between business and society by working to a different set of rules from everyone else.
It means creating an environment in which our charities and social enterprises can thrive – but responding when a small minority pursue inappropriate and unacceptable fundraising practices.
And it means not being ambivalent about the efforts of all those who give their time, money and expertise in the service of others; but recognising, supporting and championing those who lead the way in shaping a civil society that can bring the talents of so many in our voluntary sector to bear on some of the great social challenges that we face together.
That is why I have continued the important work that David Cameron began through the Points of Light programme, using the office of Prime Minister every day to recognise an outstanding volunteer in Britain whose service can be an inspiration to us all. It is why we are making National Citizen Service a rite of passage for every young person in Britain and supporting all those brilliant organisations in the Prince of Wales' #iwill campaign who are encouraging our young people to give their time in the service of others.
And it is why we will continue to lead the way internationally in the development of social finance to harness the full potential of our charities and social enterprises in working with business and government to tackle some of the biggest social challenges in our country.
Our opportunity and responsibility
This is the new approach – the new philosophy – that we need in Britain today. An approach with fairness and solidarity at its heart.
And as we reflect on – and implement – the result of the referendum, we must recognise that we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to deliver the change that people need.
An opportunity because Britain is going through a period of great national change, and as we do so we have a once-in-a-generation chance to step back and ask ourselves what kind of country we want to be.
A responsibility because a failure to take this opportunity to show the ability of mainstream, centre-ground politics to respond to public concern would further entrench the very divisions we seek to overcome.
For we know what happens when mainstream, centre-ground politics fails. People embrace the fringe – the politics of division and despair. They turn to those who offer easy answers – who claim to understand people's problems and always know what – and who – to blame.
We see those fringe voices gaining prominence in some countries across Europe today – voices from the hard-left and the far-right stepping forward and sensing that this is their time.
But they stand on the shoulders of mainstream politicians who have allowed unfairness and division to grow by ignoring the legitimate concerns of ordinary people for too long.
Politicians who embraced the twin pillars of liberalism and globalisation as the great forces for good that they are, but failed to understand that for too many people – particularly those on modest to low incomes living in rich countries like our own – those forces are something to be concerned, not thrilled, about.
Politicians who supported and promoted an economic system that works well for a privileged few, but failed to ensure that the prosperity generated by free markets and free trade is shared by everyone, in every corner and community of their land.
Politicians who made the deals and signed the agreements that changed the nature of their country, but failed to listen to the public's concerns – dismissing them as somehow parochial or illegitimate instead.
The result of this consensus – this way of conducting politics – has been to bring us to a place where all the old certainties are called into question.
People are questioning whether the system of globalisation, free markets and free trade – one that has underpinned so much of our prosperity – is actually working for them.
When they lose their jobs, or their wages stagnate, or their dreams such as owning a home seem out of reach, they feel it is even working against them – serving not their interests or ambitions, but those of a privileged few.
And they are questioning the legitimacy of all the old institutions and systems we have relied on for decades. They have seen a small minority in the banking and business sectors appearing to game the system and play by their own rules. They have watched Parliament dragged into a row about political expenses, the media mired in questions about phone-hacking, a system that allows lawyers to get rich by hounding our brave troops. And they come to a simple conclusion: that there is one rule for the rich and powerful and another for everyone else.
This is dangerous for it sows division and despair as the gap between those who are prospering and those who are not gets ever larger, and resentments grow.
And it emboldens the voices of protectionism and isolation who would tear down all we have achieved and take us back to the past.
So our responsibility is great. It is to show that mainstream, centre-ground politics can deliver the change people need. That mainstream, centre-ground politics can respond to public concern. And that a mainstream, centre-ground government understands what needs to change and has a plan to set things right.
Our plan for a stronger, fairer Britain
And that's why this government has a plan, not simply to manage our withdrawal from the European Union, but to take this opportunity to fundamentally change Britain for the better.
A comprehensive, wide-ranging plan for the kind of country we want to be. A plan to build a country where wealth and opportunity are shared; where all of us, no matter what our background, play by the same rules; and where future generations enjoy the same opportunities from which their parents have benefited throughout their lives.
I will say more about this plan in the coming weeks. I will talk more about our plans for economic reform, our plans to build a global Britain and our ambitions to build a more united country.
But at the heart of the plan is a commitment to building a fairer society and tackling the burning injustices that have been allowed to stand for too long.
The burning injustice of mental illness
And I want to turn to one of those burning injustices in particular – the burning injustice of mental health and inadequate treatment that demands a new approach from government and society as a whole.
Let me be clear: mental health problems affect people of all ages and all backgrounds. An estimated 1 in 4 of us has a common mental disorder at any one time. The economic and social cost of mental illness is £105 billion – roughly the same as we spend on the NHS in its entirety.
And for children – 1 in 10 of whom has a diagnosable condition – the long term effects can be crippling: children with behavioural disorders are 4 times more likely to be drug dependent, 6 times more likely to die before the age of 30, and 20 times more likely to end up in prison.
We all know someone – a family member, friend or colleague – who is directly affected by mental health problems. But while people talk about 'parity of esteem' – and it was a Conservative-led government that legislated for it – there is no escaping the fact that people with mental health problems are still not treated the same as if they have a physical ailment – or the fact that all of us – government, employers, schools, charities – need to do more to support all of our mental wellbeing.
As Home Secretary I was determined to take on the grave injustices concerning mental illness that were within my remit – and I made improving the police response to people with mental health needs a top priority.
And I am delighted that we have taken great strides forward in reducing the number of people suffering a mental health crisis who end up in a police cell, for want of somewhere else to go.
Since 2011 to 2012, there has been an almost 80% reduction of such incidences across England – so more people detained under section 136 of the Mental Health Act are rightly being taken to a health-based place of safety, rather than being held in a cell.
And for children and young people the reduction is comparable, and through the Policing and Crime Bill I personally introduced, this practice will be abolished entirely for under 18s from this spring.
This proves that innovative reforms that challenge the established way of doing things can improve the response to mental illness.
Now as Prime Minister I want us to go further. I want us to employ the power of government as a force for good to transform the way we deal with mental health problems right across society, and at every stage of life.
For years the only people who have stood up for those with mental ill health have been civil society groups and charities. Now I want us to build upon your success and the fantastic work that many including those here today are doing.
Organisations such as Mind who have led the way in helping those experiencing mental health problems. The Heads Together campaign – and the fantastic leadership shown by their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry – that aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health problems.
And the tremendous campaigning work by Black Mental Health UK – with whom I worked at the Home Office – to expose injustices in the way black people with mental ill health in particular are treated, and ensure politicians take action to put things right.
So you are leading the way – but today I want us to forge a new approach recognising our responsibility to each other, and make mental illness an everyday concern for all of us and in every one of our institutions.
What I am announcing are the first steps in our plan to transform the way we deal with mental health problems at every stage of a person's life: not in our hospitals, but in our classrooms, at work and in our communities.
This starts with ensuring that children and teenagers get the help and support they need and deserve – because we know that mental illness too often starts in childhood and that when left untreated, it can blight lives, and become entrenched.
There is, for example, evidence to suggest an increase in self-harm among young people, with the number of 16- to 24-year-old women reporting self-harm increasing threefold – to 1 in 5 – between 2000 and 2014.
And we know that the use of social media brings additional concerns and challenges. In 2014, just over 1 in 10 young people said that they had experienced cyberbullying by phone or over the internet.
First, we will introduce a package of measures to transform the way we respond to mental illness in young people starting in our schools.
We will pilot new approaches such as offering mental health first aid training for teachers and staff to help them identify and assist children experiencing mental health problems. And we will trial approaches to ensure schools and colleges work closer together with local NHS services to provide dedicated children and young people's mental health services.
These steps will accompany a major thematic review – led by the Care Quality Commission with input from Ofsted – looking at services for children and teenagers across the country to find out what is working, and what is not.
Following this, CQC and Ofsted will consider how their future joint programme of inspections can ensure child and adolescent mental health services are properly held to account for performance.
And alongside these reviews, later this year we will bring forward a new green paper on children and young people's mental health to transform services in education and for families.
These measures will build on the work we are already doing to put a stop to the untold misery of hundreds of children being sent halfway across the country to access mental health services.
By 2021, no child will be sent away from their local area to be treated for a general mental health condition.
But treatment is only part of the answer. We must look at what more can be done to prevent mental health problems, and work with you to capitalise on the crucial role civil society has to play in helping young people – and indeed people of all ages – build resilience.
Second, I want us to do more to support mental wellbeing in the workplace. So I have asked Lord Stevenson, who has campaigned on these issues for many years, and Paul Farmer, CEO of Mind and Chair of the NHS Mental Health Taskforce, to work with leading employers and mental health groups to create a new partnership with industry, and make prevention and breaking the stigma top priorities for employers. Because mental wellbeing doesn't just improve the health of employees, it improves their motivation, reduces their absence and drives better productivity too.
We will also review employment discrimination laws for employees with mental health problems to ensure they are properly supported.
And we will do everything we can to get the right support to those with mental health problems who are out of work. For example, through our global leadership on social impact bonds – which drive investment in social outcomes – we are already providing up to £50 million to support those with mental health issues back into work and to help local areas tackle the link between drug and alcohol dependency and co-existing mental health problems.
Third, I want to ensure more people get the support they need, when they need it, in their communities. So we will make up to £15 million of extra funding available for community clinics, crisis cafes, and alternative places of safety to support a wider range of preventative services in the community, and ensure that charities, churches and community organisations can access funding to run them too.
And we are already investing over £10 million to support the fast track Think Ahead programme – which aims to increase the number of high-calibre mental health social workers – by at least 300.
Fourth, we will rapidly expand the treatment available by investing £67.7 million in digital mental health services. Online therapy has the potential to transform the way mental health services are delivered by allowing people to check their symptoms, be triaged online and receive clinically-assisted therapy over the internet much more quickly and easily, assuming it is clinically appropriate. These treatments have been tested in other countries and they work. In the right cases, they can offer access to treatment far quicker than traditional services.
Fifth, we will right the everyday injustices that those with mental illness encounter – starting by examining GP forms relating to mental health and debt. Because sometimes those whose illness has resulted in debt, or means they are struggling to pay their debt, have to prove their mental ill-health to debt collectors and pay their GP to fill in a form to do so. Such a process can worsen both mental illness and financial difficulties, so we will work with the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute to consult on these forms, with a view to ending the practice.
And finally, today we are publishing a strengthened cross-government suicide prevention strategy, which sets out a comprehensive plan to reduce the suicide rate in this Parliament, and targets those most at risk such as young and middle-aged men, those in contact with the criminal justice system and those in the care of mental health services. Because, on average, 13 people kill themselves every day in England, and if we want to improve the life chances of current and future generations, we need to address this shocking reality.
And in addition to all this we will ensure that the NHS itself takes the steps it needs to ensure that parity means just that: parity. We will hold the NHS leadership to account for the extra £1 billion we invested in mental health last year. We will make sure that mental illness gets the attention it deserves, in funding, research and technology investment. And we will be clear that when NHS leaders are redesigning services and developing new local solutions, mental health should get its full weighting.
As I have said these are just the first steps in our plan to transform our approach to mental health in this country. Meeting this challenge will take years and require more than government action alone – it will need a sustained effort on the part of everyone in this room and everyone across society.
But this is a historic opportunity to right a wrong, and give people deserving of compassion and support the attention and treatment they deserve. And for all of us to change the way we view mental illness so that striving to improve mental wellbeing is seen as just as natural, positive and good as striving to improve our physical wellbeing.
For too long, mental illness has been something of a hidden injustice in our country, shrouded in a completely unacceptable stigma and dangerously disregarded as a secondary issue to physical health. Yet left unaddressed, it destroys lives, separates people from each other and deepens the divisions within our society. Changing this goes right to the heart of our humanity; to the heart of the kind of country we are, the attitudes we hold and the values we share.
I remember the reaction when, back in 2012, Charles Walker and Kevan Jones spoke in Parliament about their own personal challenges with mental illness. The courage of these 2 MPs – Conservative and Labour – to speak out in this way, encouraged us all to put aside party differences and come together in solidarity.
That sense of solidarity will be essential in helping us to transform the support we offer those with mental health conditions and to defeat the stigma that makes addressing this issue so much harder than it should be. But I also believe that in a wider sense, that commitment to strengthening the bonds we share as a union of people, can be a defining part of how we meet the great challenge of our time and bring our whole country together.
It is by tackling the injustice and unfairness that drives us apart and by nurturing the responsibilities of citizenship that we can build that shared society – and make it the bedrock of a stronger and fairer Britain that truly does work for everyone
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Jean-Louis Janssen June 10, 1941 – February 4, 2021
Jean-Louis Janssen.
A life well lived...
Jean-Louis Janssen passed away peacefully at his home in Bear Valley Springs, California, following a brief illness, in the early morning hours of February 4, 2021, at the age of 79. JJ, as he was known by his friends and loved ones, was born and raised in war-torn, occupied Belgium on June 10, 1941, to entertainers Jean-Pierre Janssen and Marie Francoise Audermans.
He moved to the United States at a young age and graduated from Boston University, holding a master's in business administration. Upon graduating from college, he moved to Santa Monica, California and was an entrepreneur, business consultant, promoter, manager, producer, musician, deal maker, etc .; he covered it all. He resided in Beverly Hills, San Francisco, Malibu, Laurel Canyon, the jungles of Costa Rica and beyond.
JJ had a love for classic cars, owning a Packard, Lamborghini, Lotus, several Mercedes Benz and other. He sailed the world with friends seeking their own personal paradises. He lived an extraordinary life, traveling the world.
Amongst his many other talents as a businessman, consulting for Hilton Hotels, Mobil Oil and others, he was also an accomplished bass guitarist playing with such renowned headliners as Joey Dee and the Starlighters, Three Dog Night, Sir Paul McCartney, David Bowie and many others. JJ enjoyed creating music videos for Disturbingmusic and others and continued helping friends reach their business goals.
After his semi-retirement from his consulting firm, The Janssen Ellison Co., JJ moved to his mountaintop retreat home in Bear Valley in the early to mid-1990s. Jean-Louis brought much love, joy, wisdom, and teachings to all he knew. He was a man who cherished, valued, and supported children and animal causes, giving so much to such charitable organizations. JJ adopted, sponsored, and educated a child in Africa who, repaying his generosity, became a nurse to serve her fellow countrymen.
As a philanthropist, he donated much time, money, and energies to such causes as Christian Children's Fund, Feed the Children, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, World Health Organization, American Cancer Society, Midnight Mission, Bakersfield Union Mission, World Wildlife Fund, Save the Chimps, Kern County Humane Society. Marley's Mutts and many others.
JJ was a man who loved his dear wife, Dianne, who in turn admired, loved and respected him. He was a great and gentle man who spent a lifetime making a difference in others' lives by sharing what he could for family, friends, and those in need.
Jean-Louis is survived by his loving wife, Dianne Walker Janssen. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that his many friends and loved ones give generously, in his memory, to any of his beloved philanthropic organizations.
A MAN LARGER THAN LIFE. REST IN PEACE, OUR DEAR FRIEND.
Wood Family Funeral Service, Inc. has been entrusted with his care. For condolences, please visit http://www.woodmortuary.net.
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Drama (26) Thriller (10) Crime (8) Biography (6) Comedy (6) Action (5) Adventure (5) Mystery (5) Romance (4) Sci-Fi (3) History (2) Fantasy (1) War (1)
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1. Mystic River (2003)
R | 138 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The lives of three men who were childhood friends are shattered when one of them has a family tragedy.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon, Emmy Rossum
2. Good Will Hunting (1997)
R | 126 min | Drama, Romance
Will Hunting, a janitor at M.I.T., has a gift for mathematics, but needs help from a psychologist to find direction in his life.
Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård
3. Up in the Air (I) (2009)
Ryan Bingham enjoys living out of a suitcase for his job, travelling around the country firing people, but finds that lifestyle threatened by the presence of a potential love interest, and a new hire.
Director: Jason Reitman | Stars: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman
4. Schindler's List (1993)
R | 195 min | Biography, Drama, History
In German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley, Caroline Goodall
Votes: 1,138,313 | Gross: $96.90M
5. Gladiator (2000)
R | 155 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed
Votes: 1,258,956 | Gross: $187.71M
6. Inception (2010)
A thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a C.E.O.
Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Ken Watanabe
7. Amélie (2001)
R | 122 min | Comedy, Romance
Amélie is an innocent and naive girl in Paris with her own sense of justice. She decides to help those around her and, along the way, discovers love.
Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet | Stars: Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, Lorella Cravotta
8. Fair Game (I) (2010)
PG-13 | 108 min | Biography, Drama, Thriller
CIA operative Valerie Plame discovers her identity is allegedly leaked by the government as payback for an op-ed article her husband wrote criticizing the Bush administration.
Director: Doug Liman | Stars: Naomi Watts, Sean Penn, Sonya Davison, Vanessa Chong
9. State of Play (2009)
PG-13 | 127 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.
Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren
10. Oldboy (2003)
R | 120 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
After being kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must find his captor in five days.
Director: Chan-wook Park | Stars: Min-sik Choi, Ji-Tae Yoo, Hye-jeong Kang, Dae-han Ji
11. Donnie Brasco (1997)
R | 127 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the mafia life, at the expense of his regular one.
Director: Mike Newell | Stars: Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby
12. Donnie Darko (2001)
R | 113 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after he narrowly escapes a bizarre accident.
Director: Richard Kelly | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne
13. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
R | 118 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
An oddball journalist and his psychopathic lawyer travel to Las Vegas for a series of psychedelic escapades.
Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Michael Lee Gogin
14. Blow (2001)
The story of how George Jung, along with the Medellín Cartel headed by Pablo Escobar, established the American cocaine market in the 1970s in the United States.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Franka Potente, Rachel Griffiths
15. The Monuments Men (2014)
PG-13 | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, History
An unlikely World War II platoon is tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their owners.
Director: George Clooney | Stars: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett
16. Michael Clayton (2007)
A law firm brings in its "fixer" to remedy the situation after a lawyer has a breakdown while representing a chemical company that he knows is guilty in a multibillion-dollar class action suit.
Director: Tony Gilroy | Stars: George Clooney, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, Michael O'Keefe
17. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
R | 99 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Director: Wes Anderson | Stars: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Brody
18. A Beautiful Mind (2001)
PG-13 | 135 min | Biography, Drama
After John Nash, a brilliant but asocial mathematician, accepts secret work in cryptography, his life takes a turn for the nightmarish.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer
19. Babel (I) (2006)
R | 143 min | Drama
Tragedy strikes a married couple on vacation in the Moroccan desert, touching off an interlocking story involving four different families.
Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu | Stars: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Gael García Bernal, Mohamed Akhzam
20. 21 Grams (2003)
R | 124 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A freak accident brings together a critically ill mathematician, a grieving mother, and a born-again ex-con.
Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu | Stars: Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Naomi Watts, Danny Huston
21. The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
R | 110 min | Comedy, Drama
The eccentric members of a dysfunctional family reluctantly gather under the same roof for various reasons.
Director: Wes Anderson | Stars: Gene Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller
22. A Separation (2011)
PG-13 | 123 min | Drama
A married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer's disease.
Director: Asghar Farhadi | Stars: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, Sareh Bayat, Shahab Hosseini
23. The Machinist (2004)
R | 101 min | Drama, Thriller
An industrial worker who hasn't slept in a year begins to doubt his own sanity.
Director: Brad Anderson | Stars: Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian
24. Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)
PG-13 | 93 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Faced with both her hot-tempered father's fading health and melting ice-caps that flood her ramshackle bayou community and unleash ancient aurochs, six-year-old Hushpuppy must learn the ways of courage and love.
Director: Benh Zeitlin | Stars: Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly, Lowell Landes
25. Lion (2016)
A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.
Director: Garth Davis | Stars: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara, Sunny Pawar
26. Eat Pray Love (2010)
PG-13 | 133 min | Drama, Romance
A married woman realizes how unhappy her marriage really is, and that her life needs to go in a different direction. After a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey to "find herself".
Director: Ryan Murphy | Stars: Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins, Viola Davis
27. Cloud Atlas (2012)
An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution.
Directors: Tom Tykwer, Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski | Stars: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Hugo Weaving
28. Law Abiding Citizen (2009)
R | 109 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free.
Director: F. Gary Gray | Stars: Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Bibb, Colm Meaney
29. American History X (1998)
A former neo-nazi skinhead tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did.
Director: Tony Kaye | Stars: Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien
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Planning a trip to Paris? One of your first decisions may be what neighborhood to stay in as your home base. Twenty arrondissements spiral out from the island in the center of the sprawling city. After some study, I chose the 4th, also known as the Latin Quarter. And we felt at home there on arrival.
Here you'll find the Sorbonne, a university system that dates back to the 1200s. The school today is spread over different campuses, but the stately buildings in the Latin Quarter house the heart of the school.
We stayed across the street in a tiny, clean hotel with a friendly desk staff.
Every time we ventured out, we were treated to views like this.
Around the corner from our hotel you'll find the Place de la Sorbonne. This is a square flanked by sidewalk cafes out of storybook Paris. People living here walk their dogs, take their kids to school, and rush to work.
We enjoyed a breakfast of croissants and cafe au lait outside, watching the neighbors plunge into their day. In the evenings, we dined in the same restaurant while around us local friends met and students held animated discussions.
The Latin Quarter holds layers of history. For example, during World War II, resistance workers built barricades of furniture in these streets to defy the Nazis. But today, it is home to Parisians whose lives may be much like mine. And for a few magical days, we were a part of life here.
Linking up with Texture Tuesday, Wednesday Around the World, and Sweet Shot Tuesdays. Photo edited with Kim Klassen's texture kk-BB1.
Going to Paris would be my dream trip of a lifetime!
What a lovely visit to Paris you have given me! Your photos and descriptions gave me a glimpse of the city – its texture and light -as only a photographer could. So happy for you that you were able to have this adventure.
Looks absolutely wonderful!! I bet you have thousands more beautiful photos to go through. 🙂 Thanks for taking me to Paris this morning.
How lovely. I lived in Paris for a bit (a few years back). This has bought back some lovely memories.
Giving me the travel bug! What a gorgeous city!
I so love the architecture of Paris so different from London, I have never visited that part of Paris thanks for sharing your walk.
Lovely images – glad I stopped by!
It's been years since I've been to Paris. You have captured it so beautifully. Thanks for the memories.
What a wonderful series of photos. Back in the 1950's I stayed in a small local hotel…it was great. And my favorite restaurant was just across the street.
Haven't been here for years, and these beautiful photos bring back so many memories.
Wonderful choice of neighborhood! I live right off Rue Mouffetard :)… love your cafe shots. Looking forward to seeing more!


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JW Marriot Hotel Mexico City
Andres Bello 29, Polanco, Mexico City, 11560 Mexico
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Connecting the main decision makers of the Mexican market
The 3rd edition of the already consolidated Infra Mexico GRI will bring together investors, operators, banks, specialists, and government authorities to discuss Infrastructure challenges, as well as the directions of the sector in Mexico.
In the first editions of the Mexican meeting, respectively in 2017 and 2018, were present executives such as Alex Greenbaum (GIC), Alfredo Vara Alonso (BANOBRAS), Alonso García-Tamés (CDPQ), Demetrio Sodi (Red Carreteras de Occidente), Dorothée Peuzé (Crédit Agricole), Carlos Redondo (Roadis), Eduardo Ramos (CKD IM), Eduardo Barrera Montañez (Banco Sabadell), Emilio Uquillas (CAF), Fernando Tovar (Engie), John Kaye (Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan), Jorge Valenzuela (Arup), José María Zertuche (BlackRock), Juan Ignacio Rubiolo (AES México), Patrick Enriquez (Brookfield Infrastructure), Jorge Araujo (CFE), Eduardo Rodríguez Ampudia (SCT), José Luis Martínez González (SHCP), Leonardo Beltrán Rodríguez (SENER), Luis Brossier (Morgan Stanley), Mario Gabriel Budebo (MIP - EXI CKD), Mauricio Barreto (Enel), Miriam Morenes (Fermaca), Michel Rodríguez (Advance México), Sophie Brossard (BNP Paribas) y Noé Reza Gómez (HSBC), and others.
Special rate for participants. Reservation form
Address: Andres Bello 29, Polanco Mexico City, Mexico 11560
Keynote session
Regional infrastructure - What are the possibilities of private participation in the priority projects of the Mexican States?
David Zamora Bueno
Secretary for Infra and Public Works
Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco
José Guadalupe Tarcisio Rodríguez Martínez
Infrastructure Secretary
Gobierno del Estado de Guanajuato
Secretary for Infra and Public WorksGobierno del Estado de Jalisco
Infrastructure SecretaryGobierno del Estado de Guanajuato
Regional development - How to prepare locally for the impacts of large infrastructure projects?
Agathe VigneEgis
Alonso García TamésCDPQ Capital Mexico
Bernardo SerafimVinci Concessions
Carlos Redondo RincónROADIS Mexico
Carolina BarretoClimate Bonds Initiative
Emilio UquillasCAF Development Bank of Latin America
Legal certainty - What are the scenarios that strengthen investor confidence?
Benjamín Torres-BarrónBaker McKenzie
Daniel GettingsMarsh & McLennan Companies
Frederick PierruMarverde Infraestructura
John KayeOntario Teachers' Pension Plan
José María ZertucheBlackRock Real Assets
Octavio LievanoCredit Agricole CIB
Willem SutherlandING Wholesale Banking
Renewables - What is the strategy to achieve the targets of a more sustainable matrix and investment possibilities?
Carlos EgidoX-Elio México
Jaime Perez de LabordaBalam Fund
Laurie FitzmauriceEDF Renewables
Noé Reza GómezHSBC
IFRS - What are the impacts of the new regulation on contracts for public and private companies?
Manuel Rodríguez ArreguiAinda Energía & Infraestructura
Compliance and anti-Corruption - Is infrastructure in Mexico prepared to adopt international standards?
Mario Gabriel BudeboMIP - EXI CKD
PPPs - Is it the right moment to think of a new model and a new risk allocation?
Aquilino EspejoSacyr
Carlos EspinosaAON
Eduardo De la PeñaDeloitte
Mario Alberto Guizar BernalGobierno del Estado de Jalisco
Patrick FischerBrookfield Infrastructure Group
Interoceanic Multimodal Corridor - How new projects will be structure and what opportunities are coming?
Alex GreenbaumGIC
César Cañedo-ArguellesCIFI
Energy planning - What are the perspectives for energy transmission investments?
Andrés García NovelInternational Finance Corporation
Eduardo Barrera MontañezBanco do Sabadell
Horacio VergaraAccenture
Juan Ignacio Diaz VergaraSiemens
Marcos GanutAlvarez & Marsal
Roads - What to expect from the portfolio of greenfield projects aiming at expanding the network?
Alejandro ZamaconaCredit Suisse - Mexico
Anton KobzevOntario Teachers' Pension Plan
David Zamora BuenoGobierno del Estado de Jalisco
Pascal LemonnierEgis
Raul Felipe BorelliManesco Advogados
Midstream - Where will the investments for the necessary expansion of the gas pipeline network come from?
Jorge MartinezBarclays - Mexico
Agathe Vigne
Business Development LATAM
Alonso García Tamés
Director General Latinoamérica
CDPQ Capital Mexico
Bernardo Serafim
Head for Latin America Development
Vinci Concessions
Carlos Redondo Rincón
ROADIS Mexico
Carolina Barreto
Country Manager Mexico
Climate Bonds Initiative
Emilio Uquillas
Director Representative in Mexico
CAF Development Bank of Latin America
Business Development LATAMEgis
Agathe Vigne is in charge of Business Development for Egis Projects in Latin America. She has a Master's degree from Lyon's Institute of Political studies and the Faculty of Economics of Lyon II, with a specialization in Latin American Energy Policy. After various research projects on Mexico's national oil company Pemex, she occupied several positions in the French Embassy's trade and investment office, in Madrid and Mexico. Her current activities aim at developing partnerships with both public and private actors in Mexico in the infrastructure sector, more specifically to implement new technologies and know-how in road operation and maintenance.
Director General LatinoaméricaCDPQ Capital Mexico
Based in Mexico City, Alonso plays a key role in developing and managing CDPQ's investments in Mexico and Latin American region. He also establishes and maintains close relationships with key public and private institutions to reinforce CDPQ's positioning as a long-term partner and investor in the LA region. Before joining CDPQ México, since 2011, he was Corporate Managing Director, Public Sector and Capital Markets – Latin America at Citi and Banamex. Previously, Alonso worked as Chief Executive Officer of Banobras and Deputy Minister of Finance and Public Credit in the Mexican Ministry of Finance. He also held several positions at the Central Bank of Mexico over almost 20 years, including as General Director of Operations.
Head for Latin America DevelopmentVinci Concessions
Bernardo Serafim is Development Director of VINCI Concessions for Latin America and Executive Director of Vinci Highways. Holds a Civil Engineer degree from the Technical Superior Institute, a Master's Degree in Business Administration by Indeg-ISCTE Business School from Lisbon, an MBA degree from Catholic University & Nova University (Lisbon MBA) and a Diploma in Leadership Development Program from IBMEC. Before joining VINCI Concessions, he worked in several geographies and positions: Project manager in several infrastructure projects, Country Manager for Spain, Business Development Director for Mozambique, South Africa ,Tanzania and later for Europe and Euroasia. Finally served as General Manager for Colombia, Peru and Ecuador.
Director GeneralROADIS Mexico
Professional with over 13 years' experience dedicated to the Infrastructure and Renewable Energy sectors with main focus in Management, Investment and Business Development areas. I have participated on the Origination, Assessment, Structuring, Financing and Selling assets with a total value of more than USD 6 billion. Broad international experience in leading companies in their sectors, having spent more most of my career abroad in the USA, UK and Mexico. Double bachelor degree in Business Administration and Law.
Country Manager MexicoClimate Bonds Initiative
Director Representative in MexicoCAF Development Bank of Latin America
Benjamín Torres-Barrón
Daniel Gettings
Marsh & McLennan Companies
Frederick Pierru
Marverde Infraestructura
John Kaye
Senior Principal
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
José María Zertuche
Managing Director, Infrastructure
BlackRock Real Assets
Octavio Lievano
Country Head Mexico
Credit Agricole CIB
Willem Sutherland
Head of Latin America
PartnerBaker McKenzie
Benjamín Torres-Barrón leads Baker McKenzie's Energy, Mining & Infrastructure Practice Group in Mexico. He handles all legal matters related to the development of real estate, mining, infrastructure and major projects, and advises clients on the development of projects relating to electricity, oil, gas, fuels, water, waste, LPG, LNG, biofuels, energy efficiency and public bids called by Mexican government agencies. Benjamín also represents clients before the regulatory authorities and agencies in matters regarding permitting for energy projects, and advises clients on maritime and navigation matters, due diligence, contracts and financing, as well as regulatory issues.
Managing DirectorMarsh & McLennan Companies
Practice Leader for the Latin America region of Marsh's Private Equity M&A and Infrastructure practice, a dedicated group supporting financial sponsors; strategic investors; and M&A advisors. His team performs insurance and risk management due diligence; designs insurance procurement strategies for portfolio assets; and develops insurance solutions for M&A. Formerly an Associate Partner in the Manufacturing, Transportation, and Energy practice in Oliver Wyman's NY Office. Graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in finance. He is a native English speaker and fluent in Portuguese. Formerly Series 7 and 63 certified.
Managing DirectorMarverde Infraestructura
Frederick is currently the CEO of Marverde Infraestructura. On top managing the company, he co-supports KKR's business development effort in Mexico. Prior to his current role, Frederick has held several operational positions, in particular in the O&G industry. More recently he was also a Principal at The Boston Consulting Group, leading management consulting projects in many countries of the American continent. Among other degrees, Frederick holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from the ITESM, a Master in Industrial Engineering from Ecole Centrale Paris and a Master in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School.
Senior PrincipalOntario Teachers' Pension Plan
John Kaye is a member of the Latin America Infrastructure team and is a board member of our Chilean regulated water companies, Essbio and Esval. John has a variety of transaction experience across the utility, transport and power sectors from his tenure at Ontario Teachers'. He joined the infrastructure team full-time in 2008 after completing an internship with Ontario Teachers' in the summer of 2007. He was previously an investment banking analyst at National Bank Financial. John earned a BBA and a B.Sc. from Bishop's University, and an MBA from the Rotman School of Management. He is a CFA Charterholder and has completed the OTPP Private Investments Board of Directors Program at the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management.
Managing Director, InfrastructureBlackRock Real Assets
Mr. Zertuche has over 16 years of experience investing in Mexican real assets. He is former Vice-President of I2, the leading infrastructure investment manager in Mexico acquired by BlackRock in October, 2015. His prior experience is in investment banking, including M&A, debt and equity capital markets transactions, asset management, strategy and operations. Mr. Zertuche was a founder of Infraestructura Institucional ("I2") in 2010, and served as Chief Financial and Investment Officer since its inception in 2010. Prior to founding Infraestructura Institucional, Mr. Zertuche served as Chief Investment and Control Officer of Mexico Retail Properties ("MRP Group"), which he co-founded in October 2002.
Octavio
Country Head MexicoCredit Agricole CIB
Head of Latin AmericaING Wholesale Banking
Willem Sutherland heads the Latin America region for ING. While travelling extensively in Latin America, he is based in New York. Prior to assuming his current position, he was head of the Infrastructure Finance and Advisory activities for ING in the Americas. Willem has more than 20 years of experience in debt structuring, advisory, project finance and debt placement in the Americas. Prior to joining ING, Willem worked for ABN AMRO in Europe, Mexico and New York. He has been based in New York since 2001. Willem holds an MSc degree in Business Engineering from the Technical University of Twente, in the Netherlands.
Carlos Egido
Head of México
X-Elio México
Jaime Perez de Laborda
Balam Fund
Laurie Fitzmaurice
Vice President Business Development
EDF Renewables
Noé Reza Gómez
Director – Infrastructure, Energy & RE
Head of MéxicoX-Elio México
Managing DirectorBalam Fund
Jaime is Managing Director at Balam Fund. He led the M&A and financing team at Vector Cuatro, focusing on the merchanting operations and financing in the Latin American market (and leading Vector Cuatro's implementation in the region). Previously, he was the Director of one of leading Spanish corporate finance firms, building a 10+ years experience in M&A, assessment and raising capital and debt in a wide range of sector, advising the key venture capital firms and industrial clients in national and cross-boarder transactions.
Vice President Business DevelopmentEDF Renewables
Laurie Fitzmaurice is Vice President of Business Development at EDF EN Mexico. She is in charge of opening and developing new opportunities in the Mexican market in the solar, wind and hydroelectric categories. In addition, she is responsible for the expansion and management of the portfolio of projects and the inclusion of new business partners. Laurie joined the EDF EN México group in June 2016 with a track record of more than 20 years of experience in the Energy Sector. She has led a number of natural gas, wind and biomass projects in the United States, the United Kingdom and Latin America.
Director – Infrastructure, Energy & REHSBC
Graduated with a degree in Industrial Engineering from ITESM (Mexico) and an MBA from University of Bradford / Audencia / Universidad de Deusto, joined HSBC in 2004. Noe has extensive experience in infrastructure including the energy, transportation and engineering & construction sectors, and has been involved in a number of energy and infrastructure deals as well as syndication and capital Markets.
Manuel Rodríguez Arregui
Ainda Energía & Infraestructura
Founding PartnerAinda Energía & Infraestructura
Licenciado en Economía por el MIT, cuenta con una Maestría en Administración Pública por la Universidad de Harvard. Ha ocupado cargos públicos y privados relacionados con el sector de infraestructura, entre los que destacan: Director General de Estudios de la Secretaría de Agricultura y Recursos Hidráulicos (1993–1994), socio fundador de Análisis y Desarrollo de Proyectos (ADP), Subsecretario de Transportes de la SCT (2006–2008), Jefe de la Unidad de Cambio Estructural de la SCT (2008–2009), Oficial Mayor de la Secretaría de Gobernación (2009–2010), Director General de GBM Infraestructura (2010–2015), Presidente del Consejo de Administración de Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA) y Miembro Suplente del Consejo de PEMEX (2006-2007).
Mario Gabriel Budebo
Partner and Chief Executive Officer
MIP - EXI CKD
Partner and Chief Executive OfficerMIP - EXI CKD
Mr. Mario Gabriel Budebo obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México. He obtained a masters degree and PhD, both in Economics, at UCLA. He is founder and CEO of Mexico Infrastructure Partners, a company that manages funds, aimed to the Energy and Infrastructure sectors in Mexico. Mr. Gabriel Budebo has made most of his professional career in the Mexican Government, designing public policies in several areas such as taxation, development banking, public finance, pension regulation and hydrocarbons. Mr. Gabriel was awarded with the National Banamex Prize on Economics, Tlacaélel Prize on Economic Consulting and received the Professional Merit Award from ITAM.
Aquilino Espejo
Director General de Concesiones
Director Comercial Especialidades
Eduardo De la Peña
Mario Alberto Guizar Bernal
General Director for Infra Management
Patrick Fischer
Brookfield Infrastructure Group
Director General de ConcesionesSacyr
Ingeniero de Caminos, Canales y Puertos por la Universidad de Granada, Maestría en Prevención de Riesgos Laborales por el Instituto Madrileño de Formación, Diplomado en Asociaciones Público Privadas por el Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey, Executive MBA con especialidad en Advanced Management por el IE Business School. Acumula más de 10 años de experiencia en posiciones directivas en el área de Concesiones. Desde 2016 es Country Manager de Sacyr Concesiones México, en donde desarrolla proyectos energéticos, además de la concesión de autopistas y hospitales.
Director Comercial EspecialidadesAON
SocioDeloitte
General Director for Infra ManagementGobierno del Estado de Jalisco
Senior AssociateBrookfield Infrastructure Group
Patrick Enriquez joined Brookfield Infrastructure Group in 2015 as an associate in the Latin America team. In that capacity he is responsible for business development and transaction execution within Latin America, with a focus on Mexico. Prior to joining Brookfield, Patrick worked in the investment banking division of Morgan Stanley in Mexico. He holds a B.A. in finance from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland and an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.
Alex Greenbaum
Senior Vice President, Infrastructure
César Cañedo-Arguelles
CIFI
Senior Vice President, InfrastructureGIC
Mr. Greenbaum joined GIC's Infrastructure team in 2015. He is responsible for the origination, execution and asset management of GIC's infrastructure investments in North America. Prior to joining GIC, Alex was an investment banker at UBS advising public and private sector clients on infrastructure mandates, including the structuring of public-private partnerships and the acquisition, sale and financing of infrastructure related companies. Before his tenure at UBS, Mr. Greenbaum worked in the United States Supreme Court and United States Congress. He holds a BA with honors from Harvard University.
CEOCIFI
César Canedo-Arguelles is the CEO of CIFI, the leading non-banking financial institution in Latin America and the Caribbean in the fields of infrastructures and energy. He is a Founding Member of CIFI and he leads the global development of the company, especially the advisory, financing and fund management activities. Today, the company has taken part in over 160 projects with a total investment of $1.3 billion in the region.
Andrés García Novel
Principal Investment Officer
Eduardo Barrera Montañez
Managing Director Banca Corporativa
Banco do Sabadell
Horacio Vergara
MD - Energy and Utilities
Juan Ignacio Diaz Vergara
CEO - Mexico and Central America
Marcos Ganut
Alvarez & Marsal
Principal Investment OfficerInternational Finance Corporation
Focused in origination, structuring and management of debt and equity investments since 2006, Andres is currently based in Mexico City, where he moved from Washington DC in November 2014 and from where he now leads IFC's infrastructure business origination in Mexico and Central America. He has more than 12 years of emerging market investment experience, including 10 years in the energy sector with IFC globally. His responsibilities currently also include originating and structuring equity transactions comprising co- investment opportunities in Mexico for the US$1.2 billion China-Mexico Fund managed by IFC's Asset Management Company. He received an MBA from the IESE Business School (Barcelona, Spain) in 2006.
Managing Director Banca CorporativaBanco do Sabadell
MD - Energy and UtilitiesAccenture
Horacio Vergara, is Managing Director for Natural Resources Industry in Mexico. Horacio has more than 18 years of experience working for Accenture. During that time, he has led several projects related Oil & Gas, Utilities (electricity) and Mining industries in Mexico, in different geographies like Latin America, USA Canada and Europe. Horacio has extensive experience in transformation projects, reengineering process, cost reductions, IT deployment strategies and complex systems integration. His experience also encompasses various areas including procurement, join venture, operating model design, finance and enterprise performance and change management.
CEO - Mexico and Central AmericaSiemens
He has a Law Degree from the Finis Terrae University, MBA from the Adolfo Ibáñez University and a Master's Degree in Law from Duke University, in the USA. He is the former Legal Director of Siemens Chile, City Account Manager for the Metropolitan Region of Santiago, Strategic responsibilities for the Austral - Andean Region (9 countries). He was also the CEO Siemens Chile, VP of the Chilean Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC), Director of the German-Chilean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CAMCHAL), and Director of the Chilean Association of Renewable Energies. Now he is the CEO of Siemens México, Centroamérica y El Caribe.
Managing DirectorAlvarez & Marsal
Marcos Ganut is Global Partner and Head of Capital Projects & Infrastructure at Alvarez & Marsal. Experience of more than 20 years in the coordination and execution of capital projects services, claims consulting, internal controls and risk management, control and cost evaluations, works audit, litigation analysis, among others. Ganut was a partner at Deloitte, where he structured the Infrastructure and Capital Project area, coordinating a team of more than 120 engineers. He was a leader in the practice of Latin America for Infrastructure and Capital Projects with experience in international projects. Graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Mackenzie, MBA in Corporate Finance and Strategic Management and MBA in Project Management at FGV.
Alejandro Zamacona
Credit Suisse - Mexico
Anton Kobzev
Principal, Infrastructure & NR
Pascal Lemonnier
Raul Felipe Borelli
Manesco Advogados
AssociateCredit Suisse - Mexico
Principal, Infrastructure & NROntario Teachers' Pension Plan
Anton Kobzev is a Principal in the Latin America Infrastructure team within the Infrastructure and Natural Resources group at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. He has been involved in the infrastructure sector for five years and has significant experience in structuring and executing investments in North and South America. In his current role, Anton is part of a team that covers the infrastructure sector in Latin America, with a focus on Mexico and Brazil. Prior to Teachers', he has worked in investment banking with Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Canada. Anton holds a BCom degree in Finance and Economics from Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto. He is a CFA charterholder.
Business Development DirectorEgis
Engineer, graduated from Orsay University, Pascal Lemonnier started his professional career in within CS Route as a Tolling Project Manager for Latin America zone. He joined Sofrecom, a subsidiary of France Telecom whose activity consisted in billing and customer care system integration for Telecommunication, as Managing Director of Sofrecom subsidiaries in South Africa and Indonesia. He joined CS ITS Division as Business Development Manager, and then he becomes Business Development Vice President. Pascal acts in particular as bid director for French Truck Tolling 3P project (Ecotaxe) for more than two years.He was Business Development Manager for Egis Projects to develop activities in US and Canada as well as Latin America.
SócioManesco Advogados
Jorge Martinez
Barclays - Mexico
Managing DirectorBarclays - Mexico
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Advisory Board MembersAdvisory Board Members
Canadian long-term institutional investor, CDPQ has been a major infrastructure investor for more than 15 years.
Multilateral global development institution focused exclusively on supporting private sector development in developing markets.
https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en
As the largest law firm in Latin America with over 850 attorneys across 15 offices in 7 countries*, Baker McKenzie offers clients 60+ years of on-the-ground presence in the region for their most important energy and infra transactions and disputes.
ROADIS is a reference company in the development, operation and management of highway concessions with 1,610 kilometers of roads throughout the world.
CAF es un banco de desarrollo constituido en 1970 y conformado por 19 países - 17 de América Latina y el Caribe, España y Portugal- y 13 bancos privados de la región.
BlackRock is trusted to manage more money than any other investment firm. Our business is investing on behalf of our clients - from large institutions to parents and grandparents, teachers, nurses, doctors and people from all walks of life.
For over 17 years, EDF Renewables Mexico has dedicated its efforts to creating a sustainable energy economy through the deployment of renewable energy resources.
Ainda is a listed private equity fund (CKD) focused on investing in energy and infrastructure projects in Mexico. Ainda has signed a strategic alliance with Goldman Sachs Merchant Bank Division to identify opportunities to co-invest in the country.
Mexico Infrastructure Partners (MIP) is an independent Mexican fund manager of alternative investment vehicles, such as Promotion of Energy and Infrastructure in Mexico (EXI).
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Melissa Dalla Rosa
Head of Infrastructure Latam
Head of Infrastructure LatamGRI Club
Melissa Dalla Rosa é Diretora de Infraestrutura e atua principalmente na expansão do GRI Club Infra na América Latina. Graduada em Comunicação Social – Relações Públicas pela Unisinos (RS), Pós-graduada Publicidade Institucional, Comunicação Multimídia e Organização de Eventos pela Universidade de Florença – Itália, onde viveu por sete anos, está concluindo um MBA em Gestão do Agronegócio pela ESALQ/USP. Possui mais de 10 anos de experiência na área de relações públicas e eventos.
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http://www.accenture.com/
Accenture is a leading global professional services company,providing solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. With experience across more than 40 industries and clients in more than 120 countries,Accenture drives innovation.
http://www.grupoccr.com.br/
It's Grupo CCR's first company to have a business portfolio outside Brazil. It's responsible for the management of Quito Airport, Curaçao Airport, San José Airport, Belo Horizonte Airport, and Total Airport Services (TAS).
http://www.manesco.com.br/
Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques Law Firm was founded in 1991. The company had a central role during the institutional changes that occurred in Brazil since the enactment of the Brazilian Constitution of 1988 and participated in the most relevant infrastructure projects since the 1990, offering legal assistance in public and corporate law to public and private agents.
http://www.new.abb.com
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization and driving the Energy and Fourth Industrial Revolutions. As title partner of Formula E, the fully electric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 136,000 employees.
http://www.cisco.com/
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is a world leader in technology that has made the Internet work since 1984. Its employees, products and partners help society securely connect and take advantage of tomorrow's digital transformation opportunities.
http://www.deloitte.com
Deloitte is one of the world's leading firms, delivering outstanding management, consulting and advisory services in 154 countries.
FTI Consulting, Inc. is an independent global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional.
http://www.granaymontero.com.pe
Infrastructure Holding Company
https://www.deere.com.br
John Deere is a global leader for agricultural and forestry machines production and also a major manufacturer of heavy equipments for construction and mining. Due to the company's vision of the future based on innovation, John Deere invests millions of dollars per day in research and development. Recently, the company launched its Parts Distribution Center and two construction factories. These and other actions shows the commitment to the brazilian agriculture and infraestructure sectors. In Brazil, John Deere has four thousand employees, alocated in five factories and the Regional Office.
http://www.brasil.jlt.com/
We are experts in Risk Management, Insurance and Guarantee for Infrastructure projects, power generation, transmission lines and power distribution
http://stoccheforbes.com.br/
Stocche Forbes is a group of experienced lawyers with wide experience and distinguished participation in complex and high-profile transactions for structuring, development and financing of infrastructure projects.
http://globalinfrastructurehub.org/
The Global Infrastructure Hub is the only organisation dedicated solely to infrastructure in both developed and emerging markets.
We focus on collaborating with governments, the private sector, multilateral development banks and other international organisations to promote the enabling environment that will allow the identification and development of infrastructure projects that are high-quality, resilient, sustainable and needed, in a rapidly-evolving world.
Our aim is to help bridge the gap between public and private sectors, helping governments unlock trillions of dollars in private investment to fund much needed public infrastructure, creating productive economies and more liveable cities.
New investment opportunities in the gas sector
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25 - 26 June, 2020
Parliamentary Front of Logistic and Infrastructure
New regulatory framework for basic sanitation
Northeast: Alternatives for financing urban infrastructure
Hotel Vila Galé - Salvador
Airport Sector - Evaluation of the 5th round and the future of the next auctions
Stocche Forbes Advogados Office - Sao Paulo
Transport infrastructure's connectivity and integration
Deloitte Office - Mexico
Integrated Infrastructure Plan
Roadshow Porto Luís Correia Governo do Estado do Piauí
Setor Elétrico - Nova Governança do Mercado Livre
Trench Rossi Watanabe


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AJ McKee vs Pitbull Odds, Date, Prediction (Bellator 263)
Patricio Freire Pitbull will defend his title against AJ McKee at the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix final this Saturday
Pitbull has a track record of 36 fights and with 32 wins
McKee has a pristine record with 17 fights and no losses
AJ McKee will fight against Patricio Freire "Pitbull" this Saturday at the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix final. The winner of the fight will take home the grand prix belt, the featherweight belt, as well as a $1 million prize.
Bellator 263 Starts This Saturday
MMA fans are in for a treat, as an iconic fight will take place this Saturday during Bellator 263. This weekend, at the main event, Patricio Pitbull will defend his featherweight championship title against AJ McKee. There are bragging rights a title and the hefty $1 million prize up for grabs!
When and Where Is the Fight AJ McKee vs Pitbull?
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Place: The Forum, Inglewood, California, USA
Watch: Showtime, YouTube (for Canada)
Pitbull VS AJ McKee Odds to Win
Fighter Odds
Patricio Freire aka Pitbull -122
AJ McKee +100
*According to FanDuel as of July 26, 2021
Pitbull's Professional Background
Patricio Freire aka Pitbull was born in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil in 1987. Currently 34, he fought 36 times and has 32 wins and 4 losses. Focusing on the wins, we see that he has won by a knockout 11 times, while 12 wins were granted by technical submission. Pitbull is 5'6 and has a 65.5″ reach.
With 13 Bellator finishes, Pitbull is undoubtedly a worthy adversary for McKee. Besides being a current Bellator Lightweight Champion, Pitbull is also a two-time Bellator Featherweight Champion and current titleholder. Fighting his way up, he won fights against Emmanuel Sanchez, Juan Archuleta as well as Pedro Carvalho.
AJ McKee an up and Coming American MMA Fighter
AJ McKee is a professional MMA fighter born in Long Beach, California, United States. Born in 1995, he's currently 26 and has participated professionally in 17 fights and won all of them. From that total, McKee won six fights by knockout, six fights by submission, and five by decision.
Overall, he has participated 12 times in Bellator. While the victories speak for themselves, some fights are worth mentioning. In August 2016, McKee won a fight against Cody Walker by submission. That fight took only 32 seconds. Similarly, he won a fight against Brian Moore in November 2017. The fight lasted only 42 seconds until McKee was declared a winner via technical submission. Another spectacular fight which the American has won is the one against Georgi Karakhanyan in September 2019. It took McKee less than 10 seconds in the fight to knock out his opponent and to be declared the winner.
Jerome García, Senior Journalist
Jerome is a welcome new addition to the Gambling News team, bringing years of journalistic experience within the iGaming sector. His interest in the industry begun after he graduated from college where he played in regular local poker tournaments which eventually lead to exposure towards the growing popularity of online poker and casino rooms. Jerome now puts all the knowledge he's accrued to fuel his passion for journalism, providing our team with the latest scoops online.
Entain Launches Initiatives to Support Vulnerable Esports Players
FSB Appoints David Charnock as Business Development Director
One Championship Mixed Martial Arts Firm Seeking SPAC Merger
One Championship, a mixed martial arts (MMA) sports media company from Singapore, is actively seeking to go public in the US via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Bloomberg reports. Preparing for Public Listing According to unnamed sources familiar with the matter, One Championship has already contacted Credit Suisse Group AG and […]


We have four projects this summer! Check them out and donations are welcome!
PV18 is a 2-week service project working on the main theme of Social Emotional Learning and Alternative Education. We are motivated to offering innovative approaches to happiness and stress management, thus empowering the youth to unleash their full potential and increasing their will while attending school. The methods in use include but are not limited to meditation, workshops, artistic activities and public event.
SEALNet Project Indonesia 2018 "Better Border, Better Future" is a 2-week service leadership service project to empower students to pursue higher education in North Kalimantan, Indonesia. We aim to provide mental support and empowerment for Indonesian students to pursue higher education. Along with the students, we hope to achieve support from their parents so they may corporate in designing a better and brighter future for their children. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," Nelson Mandela said.
SEALNet Project Cambodia 2018 – Siem Reap, under the theme of "Less is More" aims to inspire and empower the youths in Siem Reap to come together and work hand-in-hand to solve waste management issues through "small tests of change" principle.
Based on the 2 pillars of SEALNet – service and leadership – our missions are to build awareness of waste management issues among the local beneficiaries, instill service leadership passion in them, and equip them with practical waste management practices to create sustainable impacts in their communities.
Project Philippines 2018: Mental Health Awareness aims to build and nurture both knowledge capacity and project implementation skills among youths to be the agents to further raising awareness in their school or community.
This project is the brainchild of individuals who share the same imperative to do something about mental issues that concern the modern world, especially in South East Asia. While mental health problems are increasing especially among the youth, awareness of the realities of mental illnesses are still not high. Many people still do not realize the importance of conversation and acceptance about mental health issues. It is also clear that many young people in South East Asia are passionate about this issue. Thus, this is the driving force that impassion the team behind Project Philippines 2018: there is a need for awareness, and many are willing to work for it.


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Spencer returns to the world of Jumanji, prompting his friends, his grandfather and his grandfather's friend to enter a different and more dangerous version to save him.
Genre : Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Actors : Alex Wolff, Ashley Scott, Awkwafina, Colin Hanks, Danny DeVito, Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Madison Iseman, Nick Jonas
Director : Jake Kasdan
Quality: CAM
Rating(164)
Tim Vine: So I Said to This Bloke…
It's Tim Vine recorded live doing what he does best, peppering gags at a defenseless audience. Armed with an arsenal of rapid fire one-liners, a bag of cheap props and a pocket full of stupid ditties. Watch Tim in full flight…. resistance is futile.
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Five-time Emmy nominee and Golden Globe winner Henry Winkler stars in The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, the story of what happens when you open your heart to the power of Christmas. Disenchanted single mom Jennifer Cullen (Brooke Burns) is a Scroogette when it comes to anything Christmas. In fact, even her six-year-old son, Brian, is having trouble believing in Santa Claus. But when her Uncle Ralph (Henry Winkler) visits and brings a fellow passenger from his flight named Morgan Derby (Warren Christie), Jennifer s dubious heart awakens to the possibility that perhaps Christmas really does hold miracles. It s uplifting and laugh-packed and a story that will inspire the whole family to believe.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Royal Family Christmas
In the sequel to "A Royal Family Holiday", the children Phillip "Flip" Royal (Romeo Miller), a good-looking spiritual guru; Austin Royal (Eric Myrick III, At Sunrise), a Washington, D.C. community activist; Kelsey Royal (Chelsea Tavares, Fright Night), a fashion designer's gopher; and Pamela Royal (Taquilla Whitfield, Magic Mike XXL), a hair and nail salon owner; join forces to reunite their parents in time for Christmas. They try every trick in the book – including "playing nice" and setting aside old sibling rivalries – only to learn their mom and dad are enjoying "the single life." Their plan also goes awry as getting their parents back together ends up taking a back seat to their own personal and professional drama.
The Final Member
Thirty miles from the Arctic Circle, in the northern Icelandic town of Husavik, stands the Icelandic Phallological Museum – the world's only Penis museum. Over 40 years, the founder and curator has collected every specimen from every mammal except for one elusive penis needed to complete his collection: The Human Specimen. The film follows the curator's incredible, sublimely comic, often shocking quest to complete his eccentric collection, and the two intrepid men who have raised their hands to be the first human
Genre: Comedy, Documentary, Drama
The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across America prepare to take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives — the Mayflower Dog Show. The canine contestants and their owners are as wondrously diverse as the great country that has bred them.
Dark Awakening
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Short
Final Target
After completing a covert mission in southern Thailand, CIA agent Gunja finds herself forced to fight off operatives who've been ordered to take her out at all costs. She survives and after two years of laying low, re-emerges in Bangkok to face her old foes and foil a plot to detonate a bomb in the city.
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie
Set Sail For Adventure! A boatload of beloved VeggieTales pals embark on a fun and fresh pirate adventure with their trademark humor and silly songs in The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything – A VeggieTales Movie! Larry the Cucumber, Mr. Lunt and Pa Grape find themselves on the ride of their lives when they are mysteriously whisked back to the time when pirates ruled the high seas.
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Musical, Sci-Fi
Fall Girls
Paige Davis has just gotten promoted to President of Sales at her job. After a night of partying, Paige and her girlfriends hilariously wakes up to a dead boss.
Edsa Woolworth
The ties that bind this family go beyond language, race, culture, food, and even blood. Bound by a stubborn affection and the utmost respect for each other, despite their quirks and idiosyncracies – the Woolworth family stick together.
Cutthroat Island
Morgan Adams and her slave, William Shaw, are on a quest to recover the three portions of a treasure map. Unfortunately, the final portion is held by her murderous uncle, Dawg. Her crew is skeptical of her leadership abilities, so she must complete her quest before they mutiny against her. This is made yet more difficult by the efforts of the British crown to end her pirate raids.
Country: France, Germany, Italy, USA
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
World's End (Downstream
Wes Keller is a young man living in a world where oil has collapsed, the food supply has been wiped out, and cancer rates for women have skyrocketed, depleting the female population. In a barbaric environment where bio fuel, batteries, bullets and people are currency and marauders roam free, Wes tries to escape to a mythical world run on cold fusion "Plutopia", a place that may only exist in the mind. THE BILL IS DUE. 'Downstream' is a view of the not so distant future. We follow a young man (everyone's son) as he pays the price for society's decadence.
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi


I'm having issues using a domain I bought at godaddy, changed nameservers to Cloudlfare, and trying to use for a custom site on Kajabi.
Kajabi is an online course platform where you can build products. I built a product but want a branded domain. I bought a domain through godaddy. (domain is realestatefacebookmastery.com) Kajabi "requires that all custom domains use SSL security via CloudFlare." Step 1 is to change nameservers…I did that. Step 2 is to add a CNAME record…I did that. Step 3 is to enable SSL in Cloudflare by checking "crypto" tab and look for "Active Certificate" on the page…did that but NO "Active Certificate. Its been over 24 hours (about 40 now) and still nothing. I contacted Cloudflare support and got the following email (screenshot attached).
That confused me a little but when I read "origin source" in the email I figured it had something to do with Godaddy. So I called them. They mentioned 'hosting" over the phone; that I needed to deal with the hosting first. But in my head "Kajabi is the host, they need Cloudflare to 'work', it's not because of the 'origin source' which is Godaddy (you), but now you're telling me it's them (the host)." This feels like some sort of paradox and if you're not confused by my post PLEASE help. Any direction/advice welcome. Thank you so much in advance!


British photographer's work that set the tone for the way we view celebrity is on display at Toronto's Izzy Gallery.
Montreal designer Erdem recently visited Toronto and paid homage to his alma mater, Ryerson University's School of Fashion. He spoke with Jeanne Beker before addressing a group of current Ryerson students.
Olympic medallists have set their sights on the fashion business, with each bringing their own unique style to the brand.
1964 was a pivotal year in pop culture and a year that also marked the opening of a shopping centre that was the epitome of cool: Yorkdale.
Over the past 40 years, Lowit has amassed a glorious archive chronicling life behind the scenes at some of the planet's most legendary and fashionable extravaganzas. You can see "Toujours Glamour" at Izzy Gallery until March 15.
Exhibition exploring the conceptual toy opens Friday and runs until May 19. Art toys are a mash up of street culture, hip hop, graffiti and fashion.
From David Bowie and his sartorial savvy to the embattled John Galliano's sobriety and re-emergence on the scene, fashion's finest made some haute headlines this year.
Off to Istanbul with Ryerson fashion students to see Istanbul's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and the latest in Turkish fashion.
Toronto's World Master Card Fashion Week launches "Fashion Saturday" a consumer event for the clothes horse crowd.
Beker caught up with Mizrahi recently when he came to Toronto to launch his brand on The Shopping Channel.
Musician used fashion to make a statement and continually reinvent his image.
Arianna Huffington sat down to speak with the Star's Jeanne Beker during a Toronto visit.
Jeanne Beker talks with Michael Budman and Don Green, who 40 years ago this week launched Roots Canada, the lifestyle brand that epitomizes the Canuck spirit.
Looking your best is all about attention to detail, and making the most of your best qualities, says up-and-coming Toronto musician.
Successful investment banker — and style blogger — Amy Patel finds inspiration everywhere from street vendors to high-end retailers.