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PROFILE: KODALINE
'Coming Up For Air', Kodaline's second album, is out today. We caught up with the band and talked about living the dream, cucumbers and cabin fever.
I go from journalist to fangirl in 2.36 seconds every time I cross paths with Kodaline. I don't think they've realised though, I laugh at all their jokes discreetly and I've only hinted that we're besties once. They're guitar-wielding dreamboats with soft Irish accents, what's not to love? I very quickly discover that they're also one of the most easygoing bands I've ever met. Steve Garrigan (lead) and Mark Prendergast (guitar) met at school and over the years, Vinny May (drums) and Jason Boland (guitar) joined the line-up.
Today sees the release of Kodaline's second album 'Coming Up For Air'. The sophomore offering comes with expectations for any band, often impossible to meet, because you have to maintain your style, supersede your debut's success and mix things up, all in neat little package of approximately 10 tracks. I ask the boys about the sinister second album curse but they're nonplussed. "We kind of avoided it somehow," Jason says, "everyone talks about the second album syndrome. We didn't really stop before we started recording so we didn't have a moment to let the pressure build up or to even have any pressure. By the time we were halfway through the record we didn't even think we'd started it, so it kind of crept up on us!" 'Coming Up For Air' was finished in just eight weeks. Mark explains, "It just kind of happened so quickly. We went in to write some songs and came out with an album!" I'm baffled, they chat to me about it like it's nothing, just another album, you know.
Eight weeks in a room of the same four people sounds like hell to a lot of people, myself included, alarm bells ring and cabin fever sets in simply at the thought of it. Jason jokes, "I tried to get away, there was a wall – it won." I'm laughing like a hyena, it's the fangirl fever. Mark continues, very sweetly and sincerely, "Like any band, there were times when it was tense, but you need tension in order to get the best out of us. It was nice to be in the one place for two weeks here and there and actually unpack your suitcase and bring your slippers with you."
Despite being completed in just two months, 'Coming Up For Air' is a fully formed record. At their showcase at The Box, Soho, Kodaline played a selection of the songs to their harshest critics – the biggest names behind the industry and their friends and family. Amongst the velveteen surroundings, the tracks were obstructed and restricted by the confines of the packed room. 'Coming Up For Air's' hits are made to be sung back by thousands and reverberate around the edges of arenas.
"We're a live band, that's our bread and butter," Jason says when I ask if they prefer to perform or create, "That's where we're most comfortable but before that we were a studio band. So we do love both sides and they bring out different sides in us." I'm trying to work out whether Kodaline are in this for the love or the money, (even though surely they're scraping in enough to pay the bills by now, album two went straight to number one in Ireland) so I ask what their goal is, suggesting whether they would rather headline the likes of Glastonbury or have 10 consecutive number ones. Mark's answer is instantaneous, "I think Glastonbury is like the holy grail of music. That's probably my favourite place on Earth when it's there and there's people there, the vibe just sucks me in, you just become a part of it."
"15-year-old you has that dream," Jason continues. "We're a very ambitious band, we're not afraid of that, we're not going to say we don't want to be huge – but you have to believe yourself to expect everyone else to!" The confident attitude is certainly working for them so far, but once again, upping the likeable factor by one hundred per cent, Vinny slides in to summarise, "What we're doing now is our dream. When we first started, when you first picked up your instrument it was to make music for the rest of your life."
At this point Steve enters, after having finished a phone interview – that's the trouble with being the frontman, you're always in demand – and he immediately dives into conversation when I ask whether a particular song seems to resonate with fans, "It's quite strange because when we released our first album, we wrote the songs, like all the songs we write, in our bedrooms or in jam rooms and as you know we grew up together," He says everything in such a hushed and humble tone. "It was really strange when people started singing back our songs, it's like somebody singing back a letter you wrote for somebody. A big crowd of people just talking it back to you. It's hard to explain but yeah, it's kind of amazing, there's no better feeling."
It's clearly something that's touched them all, bless you Kodaline fans, they appreciate your support. Jason tells me about the first time they played 'One Day' a track from the new album written for the wedding of a friend, "Steve sang it with an acoustic and the whole crowd sang every word from the verse the whole way through. That's the difference, you expect people to sing that big song that everybody knows but when someone sings track seven of the first album it's weird, it's like – you actually like our band!"
Plenty of people love the band, there's two girls on twitter who have made a Kodaline calendar from shots they took themselves at gigs, Vinny has one in pride of place on his kitchen wall, but he does remark how weird it is to see Mark peering at him while he makes his coffee. They've been given personalised teddy bears and there were even two girls in the US who sold their mattress to pay for their way to a show. "I hope that was a good night for them!" Mark laughs.
Despite people selling their possessions for a glimpse of them, Kodaline aren't making any A-list diva demands just quite yet. The most raucous they get on tour is when they don't get their cucumber to go with their G&Ts. "Its gotta be cucumber with gin or shit will go down." Mark says in half serious, half sarcastic tone. "Shit will be said." So that's my suggestion boys and girls, you want to be Kodaline's number one fan? Throw cucumbers (finely sliced not whole) instead of the classic knickers or making banners.
'Coming Up For Air' is available to purchase now. Kodaline tour the UK, Europe, Canada and the US throughout February-May.
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In an effort to punish immigrants crossing the Southern border of the United States, the current administration adopted a so-called "zero-tolerance" policy against those seeking entry, resulting in the separation of children from their parents. This policy is the latest in a series of actions over the past year-and-a-half that have altered how we treat migrants seeking refuge at our borders and reversed our historical role as a beacon of hope and freedom for the world's most vulnerable people.
In response to widespread public outcry, the administration recently issued an executive order that would allow it to detain family members together indefinitely. Detaining children indefinitely—either with or without their parents—not only violates existing law, but it also runs counter to long-established best practices and norms in the child welfare arena as well as basic tenets of morality and human decency.
As of this statement's publication, more than 2,300 children have been taken from their parents, according to the Department of Homeland Security's own statistics. These parents are still languishing in immigration detention without information about the whereabouts of their children, including many under the age of four, while others are at risk of permanently losing custody after being deported without their children against their will. The newly issued executive order on family detention does nothing to reunite these separated children with their parents.
Family separation is causing profound trauma for both children and parents rising to the level of a "crisis of sorrow." Mothers have described hearing their children's screams from the next room after being separated, and at least one parent has committed suicide after his child was taken away from him. The United Nations considers the practice "a serious violation of the rights of the child," the American Bar Association calls it "inhumane," and the American Psychological Association believes it is "needless and cruel." The American Academy of Pediatrics condemns the practice, explaining that the resulting fear and stress can harm children's developing brains as well as short- and long-term health.
We, the undersigned, stand united in our belief that separating families, as well as detaining them together indefinitely, is morally unacceptable and traumatic for parents and children. We have a collective responsibility to act with compassion when responding to the needs of those who come to our country seeking protection. We urge our grantmaking colleagues to join us in speaking out, shifting the public discourse locally and nationally, boldly taking action, and responding generously and swiftly to on-the-ground needs.
Together, we stand firm in shared values of fairness, compassion, and family integrity that underpin our work in philanthropy and our very identity as a nation.
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Isaac Newton Primary School entered a team into the Grantham and District Indoor Athletics Competition and competed against six other local primary schools.
Events were a mixture of track and field, including sprint, obstacle, triple jump, vertical jump, speed bounce, javelin, chest push and speed bounce.
The children had practised incredibly hard for the event, which allowed them to compete in two track and two field events apiece. Each child was scored based on their performance and then added together to create a whole team total.
Isaac Newton is pleased to announce it was successful in securing first place with a total of 312 points – a fantastic achievement for each and every one of the pupils involved.
Isaac Newton PE lead Ellie Atter said: "The victory is particularly special as it is the first time Isaac Newton have won this event. The team will now go on to represent South West Lincolnshire at the County Finals in June.
"A huge well done to the pupils, they thoroughly deserved their gold medals, and the PE Department are very proud of them."


If you cool your home or apartment with an air conditioning unit, here are a few tips that will help you make more efficient use of the appliance, resulting in lower energy costs and more efficient disbursement of the cool air.
Don't make the mistake of buying a bigger unit with the impression that bigger will automatically be better. In fact, a room air conditioner that is too big for the area it is supposed to control will perform less efficiently. Cooling units work better if they are operated for longer periods of time than if they are switched on and off continuously. In fact, longer run times allow air conditioners to better control the room temperature.
Change your air filter. Dealing with indoor air quality most effectively means filtering or cleaning all the air in your home.
Don't try to offset your home's temperature by drastically lowering your thermostat. The less difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be.
Using an interior fan in conjunction with your air condition will spread the cooled air more effectively through your home without greatly increasing the energy usage levels.
Avoid placing lamps or television sets near your air conditioning thermostat, as it will sense the heat produced by these appliances, leading the unit to run longer than necessary, and at lower efficiency.
If you have access to the part of the air conditioning unit that is placed outdoors, consider planting trees or shrubs to shade it, but be careful not to block the airflow. A unit operating in the shade uses as much as ten percent less electricity than one operating in the direct sun.
A shower/bathtub combination can be a good solution for bathrooms that have limited space, but the trend is to separate these units if you are remodeling or adding on a bathroom. This might require expanding into other existing space—like a nearby closet, for example. It can also sometimes be accomplished by rearranging the layout in a bathroom. Often in older baths the layout is not very functional and does not make the best use of space. When reinstalling the units, it is possible to save some money on plumbing costs if they are located next to one another.
Plan your space carefully, taking accurate measurements. Transferring the dimensions to graph paper can be a great help in getting an accurate layout. Design software can make this an even simpler process, allowing proposed changes to be considered with the mere click of a mouse.
Consider how the elements will relate to one another in your space. A shower with sliding doors or a shower curtain may be preferable to a shower door that swings out into the bathroom.
Shower stalls come in a variety of choices, from wide models to slim, space-saving options. There are corner shower stalls to consider, as well. Removing or adding a shower or tub to an existing space presents its own set of challenges. Removal may require some demolition to get it through the door. And be careful when shopping to be certain that the model you want can be maneuvered into your house and the room itself.
Many units are available in multiple pieces that can be reasssembled, and these prefabricated models are of a much better quality than those produced in the past. Many feature all or most of the extras found in one-piece shower units.
You'll find many stand alone shower options at your local home improvement center. Do some online browsing, as well. You will need a shower floor, shower walls, a shower head and shower doors. Most of these items are sold in a kit, but check to be absolutely certain you are getting everything that you'll need to finish the job.
When selecting a shower head, either choose one with a pressure balance valve included, or install a pressure balance valve separately. This will allow you the comfort of maintaining the temperature throughout your shower even if water is run elsewhere in the household.
Whether your needs call for a wide shower, a slim line shower stall or even a corner shower, there is a unit that will fit your needs and situation.
Improving walls and ceilings is an excellent way to bring back the life of your home and great for maintaining equity on one of the biggest investments in your life.
Many of the wall upgrades can be handled by an experienced do-it-yourselfer with a bit of know-how and the time to undertake the projects.
If you have dents in the walls or ceilings and/or holes, you will need to have scrapers, plaster, knife, spackle, cloth, sandpaper and paint. You may also need the patches that come with plastering kits in the event some of the holes require additional attention.
Before you start with the spackling, make sure the area is clear of dust and other debris. Apply a coat of spackle to the area and wait until it dries. Then sandpaper the area and dust it again to remove any remaining particles.
If you are peeling off old paint, use a putty knife or paint-scraper to remove as much of the material as possible. Spackle around the edge of the chipping paint and then sand down the area and dust it thoroughly before applying new paint.
Removing stains will require solvents; some require nothing more than a damp sponge; you can also try dish soap in small quantity. Tougher stains will obviously require a stronger cleanser. If mildew has collected, particularly mold spores, this should be cleansed with a bleach solution to prevent it from reappearing right away.
A larger quantity of nail holes or other more significant damage may require re-plastering an entire area. Obviously, this is a much larger undertaking, not necessarily beyond your ability to do it, but it's well worth considering if, at this time, you would be better served by engaging the services of a professional remodeler/repairman.
In any event, maintaining the upkeep and look of your walls and ceilings has more than just cosmetic value; it keeps the integrity of your home at its best, as well.
Spring cleaning is usually viewed as one of the most dreaded tasks people must undertake each year. It's a time to air out your home, get rid of old, unwanted items, and to reorganize those things you still plan to use. By taking a few minutes to put together a "prep list," you can organize your plan and in the process, make it seem less daunting.
Wash your windows, inside and out.
Vacuum or wash the draperies and other window treatments.
Wash blankets, throw rugs and bed covers. This is a more time-consuming than difficult process, and you will be better served by setting aside the appropriate block of time to do all of this in one burst of activity.
Check all downspouts and clean them accordingly to reduce the likelihood of clogs and other problems.
Arrange to have your air conditioning system inspected. Spring is the best time to do this, because the hot weather has not yet taken hold. Also, check and clean air filters and vents.
Check and replace smoke detector batteries. This should be done every six months, so setting up a timetable that has you doing this regularly every spring and fall will help to establish a consistent routine.
Drain any sediment from your hot water heater to keep it in top working condition.
Use a small foam paintbrush to clean small spaces between cabinets or under appliances. These are those easily-overlooked areas where dust and cobwebs can accumulate undetected for lengthy periods of time.
Just this short list will make an impressive difference in the freshness and cleanliness of your home and set you on the right course for enjoying those longer days and pleasant, warm evenings.
UPVC windows are manufactured from poly vinyl chloride and contain galvanized steel which is the reason they are perfect for homeowners. Not only are they highly effective in keeping out the cold in winter, they also are particularly good at insulating the interior of your home. UPVC will ensure outside noise is kept to a minimum, keep your home warm and cozy, and allows you to save money on heating bills.
You'll find a wide selection of UPVC windows suitable for every type of new or replacement project, allowing you plenty of options when it comes to choosing quality exterior windows for your home. They are smart, straightforward to fit, require little maintenance and are competitively priced.
Pivot windows are designed for and suited to commercial or apartment buildings. The sash pivots around the central horizontal axis which means you have access to the outside window pane from the inside of the house, making them a safe, clean option for anyone with a property above floor level. Their large clear panes also allow for a lot of light to flow in and the chance to enjoy the views.
Tilting reversible windows are another option for multi-story residential and commercial buildings as they have the ability to reverse 180 degrees outside the building envelope, allowing for full access to the outer pane for easy cleaning. Reversible windows are a safe option for those living on the ground floor of apartment buildings as the glass can't be removed by intruders; they also incorporate child-safety catches which limit how far they can be opened, preventing young children from falling out of them.
Vertical sliders are a traditional style that offer beauty, durability and low maintenance. If you want to maintain the look of your period property then the classic, stylish looks of Georgian sliding windows, is a good option. UPVC sliding windows have triple seals for excellent draft proofing, an anti-jimmy bar for protection against break-ins and resistant hardware for optimal safety measures, in addition to a slide-and-tilt mechanism for effortless cleaning.
If you are building a new house and about to order the windows, or your home has old timber frames that are in need of replacement, consider UPVC as it offers a vast range of styles, and choice of colors. Whatever your preference, from traditional vertical sliders, tilt-and-turn, pivot and reversible to contemporary styles or energy efficient options, you'll find lots of information and guidance online to help you make the right choice.
UPVC also provides a higher level of insulation against outdoor noises and is predominantly popular in areas located near to busy roads, motorways or train lines. Window systems are generally guaranteed for up to 10 years and available in a wide choice of colors and finishes to suit any building. UPVC windows are expressly designed for fast, easy production and fitting.
Highly effective against harsh weather conditions, unlike wood, iron and aluminium, UPVC is the clear choice as an attractive and practical way to ensure your family home is safe and secure.
Consider the scope of your bathroom remodel up front in order to accurately gauge the time and finances involved.
Will this be a partial or complete renovation? Are you looking to re-paint, install new cabinets, new lighting and/or new fixtures? These are simpler fixes, and can often be done by the homeowner himself. But when the task is going to involve demolition, plumbing and floor replacement, it's likely that professional services will need to be involved. And keep this in mind: You will want to take into consideration the amount of time you'll need to set aside for the process. If you are a "weekend warrior" when it comes to home repairs/improvements, will this leave your bathroom in a state of disrepair for an extended period of time? Can you and your family manage to live around that out-of-commission room for that long?
When utilizing a professional remodeler, choose wisely. Ask for references and contact previous customers to see how they felt about the contractor and the work he did. Determine how long the company has been in business. Compare rates. Take to time to compare material costs by visiting a few home improvement centers. Steer your contractor to the type–and the price range–of the materials you want adorning your bathroom. Don't simply rely on him to make the decision for you.
If the job is an extensive remodel, perhaps there are some aspects of the renovation that you can complete yourself, in order to keep the budget within a manageable level. But be realistic about this–if you have even the slightest doubts about your ability to do it, leave it to the professionals! Don't run the risk of creating a bigger problem and ultimately adding more money to the remodel!
The kitchen is the heart of your home and is more than just a place to prepare, cook, serve, and eat meals. Modern designer kitchens should be the ultimate representation of your lifestyle yet provide compete functionality.
When we say 'lifestyle', we really mean how will the kitchen be used and by whom? How much time do you typically spend preparing meals, what type of meals…gourmet or fast food? How are your meals prepared…made from scratch or pulled from the freezer and placed into a microwave? Are your meals eaten in the kitchen, a formal dining room, or in front of the television? Do you have pets to be considered in your new kitchen design? Do you have hobbies which also are done in the kitchen?
The best kitchen designs are laid out with work zones in mind. Using what's called "the work triangle," kitchen designers place everything from ovens and cooktops to sinks and refrigerators — as well as the cabinets themselves — within various zones. Space planning or work zones should be driven by your needs to maximize storage, accessibility and comfort in your kitchen.
• Storage Space – Is there enough? Storage should be accessible to people of all ages and it should accommodate work needs and storage preferences. Don't overlook the important needs of handling your refuse, garbage, and recycling bins. Well designed storage spaces provide enhanced functionality for your kitchen.
• Work Zones – The basic work stations in your kitchen include a) storage for refrigerated and non-refrigerated items, b) cooking and/or heating, and c) meal preparation. Each work station must complement the other and the distance between each station should be as short as possible and without impediments.
• Open Floor Plans – Reflecting today's more informal living; open floor plans are very popular in new and remodeled kitchens. Open floor plans create new design opportunities and can help you eliminate bottlenecks, improve traffic flow, and even create a perception of more overall space within your home.
• Cabinets – There are literally thousands of options to consider when choosing kitchen cabinets. Your task can be made easier by narrowing your options using these five things – Price, Material, Type, Color, and Style.
• Counter Tops have an enormous importance on the look and feel of your kitchen. The many choices available offer varying aesthetics, cost, weight, durability, and upkeep.
• Sinks – Material for your sink should blend with your décor; options include stainless steel, composite granite, cast acrylic, cast iron, and copper. The size of your countertop may limit your options for size and number of bowls within your sink. Drop-in or dual-mount sinks work well with existing countertops while undermount sinks offer a clean and stylish look with replacement countertops.
• Appliances are the workhorses in your kitchen. Appliances should be attractive, powerful, quiet, easy to clean, and safe. If buying new, look for super-high energy efficiency ratings to guide your choice.
• Flooring – The best time to lay a new floor is immediately after your old kitchen has been stripped out and your plumbing and electrical work has been completed. New flooring should cover the entire area, as the additional cost is negligible compared to the time it takes to cut around cabinets. Like your countertops, kitchen flooring should be durable, stain resistance, and complimentary to your overall décor.
• Lighting – Given the plethora of functions your kitchen performs, sufficient ambient and task lighting is critical. You need to have the correct lighting at all the conceivable spaces for whatever task may be done at that spot. The type of surface, which is being lit, will also have an impact to the lighting choices you need to make. Colors also play an important role in your lighting selections.
1. Put your plan to paper – draw a plan and make a list to help you determine costs.
2. Hire a reputable contractor experienced in complete kitchens. Get references and a timeframe in writing. Labor costs can be estimated at approximately 30% of the total remodeling job.
3. Do it yourself – coordinate with your contractor for the pieces of work which make sense based on your skill and experience in remodeling. Unless you are licensed, hire reputable plumbers and electricians.
4. Keep at least 10% of your budget for unexpected costs. Who knows what lies beneath those old walls or floors?
Buying a new kitchen is not something you do every day; plan wisely to ensure getting the most for your investment. Remember that fitted kitchen products and services are not 'off the shelf' items so make sure your plan also includes the delivery of items so installation is not stalled. A 'build your plan' and 'follow your plan' approach will ultimately save you money and provide you with the kitchen of your dreams.


The Performance Matters events showcase the best Overclockers in the world. HWBOT the host of these events invites press & tech influencers to demonstrate live some of the highest overclocks ever seen. This time the event takes place in Moscow, Russia for the launch of Intel's new High End Desktop processors.
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HWBOT in partnership with Intel is celebrating the launch of new multicore processors in Moscow, Russia. For the occasion they invited three top overclockers from Europe for a demonstration evening. To reach a wider global audience, HWBOT wishes to host a live stream.
Concept, artwork design and event management. Stream pre-production, production and technical commentary.
We worked closely with event organizer HWBOT and event partner ASUS ROG Russia to prepare this event. A first segment of our task was focussed on the event concept and artwork design with HWBOT. We supervised the artwork production and installation on location.
For the stream, we brought-in our expertise in the production of hi-quality overclocking streams which required some custom video capture solutions we developed in-house.
In addition to our local production unit, we also had remote technical commentators from the UK and the United States of America to bring more insights and technical expertise to the desk.
The evening was a success – full house! The client and the partners were very pleased with the execution. Local media and influencers invited for the occasion were able to witness a unique performance demonstration along with some snacks and refreshments.
The stream played your smoothly and reached a global audience. The stream was also featured on the front page of Twitch.tv thus enlarging the classical reach within the realms of the PC enthusiast community to a more regular gaming crowd.


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This traditional origami cap allows you to wear it if you prepare for a large square paper.
paper dimension, x = diameter of you head * 20 / 6.
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2023 Mazda Miata Release Date
2023 Mazda Miata Rumors – Toyota cars are indeed one of the leading products in the automotive world. There are so many fans and users of this one brand, and it has spread worldwide. This car continues to make innovations from year to year.
Currently, the plan is that in 2023 a new car will be launched under the Mazda Miata name. Although it hasn't started production yet, you can get various leaks ranging from pictures and specifications. This is because leaks regarding the specifications and models of this new car have spread.
In 2023 Mazda Miata is expected to be a very aggressive car and quite enjoyable to own. At that time, the vehicle will be introduced at the Chicago Auto Show. This car includes a midsize sports sedan, the latest debut of a similar type, namely the Mazda 6 and the All-New Mazda 3 hatch.
This car is one of the developments of the most recognizable brand icon in today's modern era. Its presence is a refresher after a new model has not been launched for quite a while. The new model is said to have a reasonably clear direction in styling, which is quite different from a roadster in Mazda's class.
2023 Mazda Miata Rumors
In 2023 Mazda Miata is supposed to be launched and is the production of a Japanese automotive company. This car will become one of the best-selling vehicles among several different generations. Lots of updates in terms of design and more put forward a design that looks more sporty.
This model abandons rear-wheel-drive sport with an exterior that the Shinari concept points to. This model still pays attention to the reduction in total weight so that it looks lower. This latest generation of cars brings newer ideas and new designs. The initial target for this car was to curb the weight of 2,200 pounds for the next-generation vehicle.
Additionally, there are indications of a final curb weight approaching 2,400 pounds. The existence of a lathe savings of between 150 to 200 lb compared to today's cars is a consideration for its affordability. The car body is believed to be made of strategic and lighter components to keep the weight low.
The year 2023 Mazda Miata uses a turbocharged engine which is then also equipped with a naturally aspirated I-4 with a capacity of 1.5 and 2 litres. The focus of this car is the balance of performance and handling versus the power of the vehicle itself directly.
The body of the car is made of steel and features high-strength panels with several structural solutions. One of the car's main characteristics is the light that gets a better fix by using LED lighting technology. The new lighting configuration is very similar to the original look.
The seats use different sports and aluminium chairs. In 2023 Mazda Miata will enter the market using a lighter body and looks more dynamic. The sporty appearance of this car weighs about 1000 kg which is lighter than the previous version.
The interior is reportedly made by Alfa Romeo, so that the interior of the Mazda is almost similar to Alfa Romeo vehicles. In the interior, some sports seats allow you to drive more comfortably and better. To go long distances, this car is also still recommended.
2023 Mazda Miata Interior Redesign
In 2023 Mazda Miata will come with a particular room for the Skyactiv engine. The exhaust manifold design on this car makes it look more prolonged and more extensive, allowing for reasonably high fuel efficiency. Even the advantage of this efficiency can reach 30%.
The hardtop it has can be recalled with popular power as a continuation of the new model. The new design that protects the car is equipped with more luggage space. This car also uses a small cylinder engine of approximately 3.1 litres of turbochargers to produce 167 horsepower.
In general, there is no official release date and time certainty regarding its release. According to rumours, the car will be unveiled later this year for the 2023 model. However, in 2023 Mazda Miata will be fully equipped and mass-launched.
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2022 Honda Civic Redesign
New Volvo XC90 Model 2022
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Q: Can't create view from query that uses Table Wildcard function Seems to be a bug when saving views that contain TABLE_QUERY()
SELECT word FROM
TABLE_QUERY(publicdata:samples, 'table_id CONTAINS "shakes"')
LIMIT 10

This query runs successfully but when I try to save as a view I get:
"Failed to create view. Table name cannot be resolved: dataset name is missing."
When I refer to the table name explicitly I am able to save the view successfully. e.g.:
SELECT word FROM
publicdata:samples.shakespeare
LIMIT 10

Ultimately I'm trying to create a view that queries from a date-partitioned dataset. Any suggested workarounds?

A: See Use of TABLE_DATE_RANGE function in Views
This is not yet supported; we realize it is an important use case however.

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ODTUG Kscope Community Service Day Renamed to Honor Its Founder
To honor its longest-serving executive director, ODTUG has renamed its Community Service Day to the Kathleen McCasland Community Service Day.
The first official Kathleen McCasland Community Service Day will take place June 9 in Orlando, Florida, at UP Orlando, an organization that helps 180,000 people dealing with hunger in Orange County, Florida. Click here to learn more.
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ODTUG Kscope18 Keynote Speaker & General Session
We are pleased to announce Dr. Heather Knight as the ODTUG Kscope18 keynote speaker!
Dr. Heather Knight is an assistant professor of Robotics at Oregon State University. There, her CHARISMA research group uses methods from entertainment to bootstrap the development of social robots. Their research interests include minimal social robots, robot ethics, charismatic machines, and multi-robot/multi-human social interaction.
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Q: Error:setting an array element with a sequence     if triangles is None:
        tridata = mesh['face'].data['vertex_indices']
        print(tridata)
        print(type(tridata))
        print(tridata.dtype)
        triangles = plyfile.make2d(tridata)

there have a error :setting an array element with a sequence.
I check the type of tridata:
[array([    0,  5196, 10100], dtype=int32)
 array([    0,  2850, 10103], dtype=int32)
 array([    0,  3112, 10102], dtype=int32) ...
 array([ 2849, 10076,  5728], dtype=int32)
 array([ 2849, 10099,  8465], dtype=int32)
 array([ 2849, 10098,  8602], dtype=int32)]

<class 'numpy.ndarray'>

object
ValueError:Error:setting an array element with a sequence.

I don't know where is wrong?
There is the code of function "make2d" :
def make2d(array, cols=None, dtype=None):
    '''
    Make a 2D array from an array of arrays.  The `cols' and `dtype'
    arguments can be omitted if the array is not empty.

    '''
    if (cols is None or dtype is None) and not len(array):
        raise RuntimeError("cols and dtype must be specified for empty "
                           "array")

    if cols is None:
        cols = len(array[0])

    if dtype is None:
        dtype = array[0].dtype

    return _np.fromiter(array, [('_', dtype, (cols,))],
                        count=len(array))['_']

A: Where's this code from?  The use of a compound dtype in fromiter is tricky.
In [102]: dt1=np.dtype([('_',int,(4,))])
In [103]: dt2=np.dtype('i,i,i,i')
In [104]: x = np.arange(12).reshape(3,4)
In [105]: np.fromiter(x, dt1)
....
ValueError: setting an array element with a sequence.
In [106]: np.fromiter(x, dt2)
...
ValueError: setting an array element with a sequence.

If I flatten the array, it works - except values are replicated:
In [107]: np.fromiter(x.ravel(), dt1)
Out[107]:
array([([ 0,  0,  0,  0],), ([ 1,  1,  1,  1],), ([ 2,  2,  2,  2],),
       ([ 3,  3,  3,  3],), ([ 4,  4,  4,  4],), ([ 5,  5,  5,  5],),
       ([ 6,  6,  6,  6],), ([ 7,  7,  7,  7],), ([ 8,  8,  8,  8],),
       ([ 9,  9,  9,  9],), ([10, 10, 10, 10],), ([11, 11, 11, 11],)],
      dtype=[('_', '<i8', (4,))])

Converting the array to a nested list, works:
In [108]: np.fromiter(x.tolist(), dt1)
Out[108]:
array([([ 0,  1,  2,  3],), ([ 4,  5,  6,  7],), ([ 8,  9, 10, 11],)],
      dtype=[('_', '<i8', (4,))])
In [109]: np.fromiter(x.tolist(), dt2)
....
ValueError: setting an array element with a sequence.

But if I make it a list of tuples, I can create this structured array.  List of tuples is the normal way of filling a structured array.
In [110]: np.fromiter([tuple(i) for i in x.tolist()], dt2)
Out[110]:
array([(0, 1,  2,  3), (4, 5,  6,  7), (8, 9, 10, 11)],
      dtype=[('f0', '<i4'), ('f1', '<i4'), ('f2', '<i4'), ('f3', '<i4')])

But with an object dtype array, none of these tricks work:
In [111]: a
Out[111]:
array([array([0, 1, 2, 3]), array([5, 6, 7, 8]), array([10, 11, 12, 13])],
      dtype=object)

I can make an array with dt1 using assignment to an initialized array:
In [123]: b = np.zeros((3,), dt1)
In [124]: b
Out[124]:
array([([0, 0, 0, 0],), ([0, 0, 0, 0],), ([0, 0, 0, 0],)],
      dtype=[('_', '<i8', (4,))])
In [125]: b['_']=x
In [126]: b
Out[126]:
array([([ 0,  1,  2,  3],), ([ 4,  5,  6,  7],), ([ 8,  9, 10, 11],)],
      dtype=[('_', '<i8', (4,))])

I can also iteratively fill it from the array of arrays:
In [128]: for i in range(3):
     ...:     b['_'][i]=a[i]
     ...:
In [129]: b
Out[129]:
array([([ 0,  1,  2,  3],), ([ 5,  6,  7,  8],), ([10, 11, 12, 13],)],
      dtype=[('_', '<i8', (4,))])


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For the last two weeks, kindergartner Adam Deloreyes has struggled in the morning before school. When his grandmother drops him off, his thoughts have been somewhere else.
All this week, teachers across the country have been praised, honored and thanked for their contributions to their individual communities. Teacher Appreciation Week occurs every year in May as an official recognition to those in the educational field.
Schools and students vote for their favorite teachers and city officials commend their hard work and plaques are given out.
For one mother and one six-year old, plaques and congratulations cannot match their gratitude.
"They (teachers) shouldn't have to wait until they've worked for 30 years to get recognized," said Sharon Delosreyes, 6-year-old Adam's mother.
At the beginning of the month, Delosreyes was hospitalized and her stay was extended.
It was his mother who drove Adam to school, motivated him and picked him up at the end of the day. He has his grandmother and his father, but at school, it was always his mother who reassured the kindergartner.
After his mother was hospitalized, Adam couldn't get out of the car in the mornings until one teacher made all the difference.
"She's gone that extra mile to be there for my son," Delosreyes said. "She goes out to the car in the morning and talks him into getting out of the car and he goes with her. He adores her."
Yvonne Nguyen is a young kindergarten teacher at South Houston Elementary School, and she has already made a lasting impact on one family in a time of need.
"His mother told me that his grandmother was having a difficult time with him because he wouldn't get out of the car," she said. "I feel that it's been very difficult for him because his mother is not here. He has had a hard time and has not been wanting to come to school."
Adam would often cry to his teacher and she, in turn, would console and reassure him.
"She was there to tell him everything was going to be okay," Delosreyes said. "That has meant so much to me."
For Nguyen, teaching is about more than lesson plans and report card evaluations.
"Yes, we are here to teach the kids, but I feel its more than just giving them facts to learn and academics," she said.
Delosreyes said her prognosis is good and she will soon be going home. But while she struggled with health issues, her young son was also struggled.
"I'm just so grateful that she (Nguyen) was there for him," Delosreyes said. "Mrs. Clements (South Houston Elementary Principal, Naomi Clements) and the whole staff there is so special. I am so grateful to the school and how they have taken care of my little boy during a rough time and especially Mrs. Nguyen. She is a wonderful teacher."
Nguyen said that being there for her student in a time of crisis is nothing extraordinary, but something that comes instinctively for most teachers. Adam's situation and his mother's expressed gratitude, she said, has reaffirmed her calling.
"I believe there is a purpose for me being at this school and there is a reason why he was in my class," she said. "I just look at the bigger picture. I don't mind doing this stuff. I feel that he's one of my kids in a way because he's in my class."


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HMRC Penalty Appeal, Hearings & Tribunals
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You may not be happy with the decision and may want to enquire about an HMRC Penalty Appeal. If you think the decision is wrong or something was missed during the tax inspection, you can appeal the decision. Known as the Tax Tribunal, it allows you to refer the areas of disagreement for a hearing and decision by an independent body.
The Tax Tribunal is a public hearing that allows both parties to present their respective cases. During this time, the information gathered from the inspection can be presented to show why the decision was made. You will also be able to provide everything you think is relevant and shows why you disagree with a tax penalty.
The Tax Tribunal body does not charge a fee to consider cases. The proceedings are more of an informal affair with friendly and helpful judges. The judiciary will look at all circumstances and come to objective conclusions based on all of the information and on the balance of probabilities.
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During the appeal, it is the taxpayer's responsibility to disprove a case put forward by HMRC and not for HMRC to prove their case. However, do not feel apprehensive or feel intimidated by the tribunal process. It is there as an opportunity for you to show why you feel the decision is wrong. You have a right to appeal the HMRC decision and the tax tribunal allows you to do this.
However, even though the hearings are an informal affair it is vital that you are always mindful that this is a real court. The specialists acting on behalf of the HMRC could be formally trained and qualified legal advocates. HMRC representatives will have experience in these types of proceedings and be more familiar with the process.
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January is the month of Capricorn, with it's opposite Cancer. And this month, and year, begins with a revelatory super Full Moon in Cancer, the peak of the lunar cycle.
Happy New Year to all. I hope your holidays were safe and happy, no matter how you celebrate. My wish for 2018 is that it will be less chaotic, and have less disasters than 2017.
This Full Moon represents a choice. Do we stay stuck in the past, or break free of the patterns that no longer serve our growth, and open expansion in ourselves and life.
The Full Moon in its home sign of watery Cancer represents the Great Mother goddess, empowering the start of the New Year with fertile, creative energy. Further activating the flow, the Moon forms a grand water trine with Neptune in Pisces and Mars in Scorpio. Our psychic sensors are wide open, allowing access to our deeper knowing.
Opposing the Cancer Moon are the Sun and Venus, in earthy Capricorn, the pragmatic sign of long-term goals, worldly success, and social responsibility. The job of Saturn ruled Capricorn is to focus the ever-shifting structure of the Cancerian flow, and bring it into form. But when our inner guidance seems to defy logic or practicality, or seems to disrupt the plans for how we think our lives should go, fear and insecurity can arise.
Powerful insights are available at this Full Moon. But if we let fear take the reins, we're in danger of defaulting to the shadow expression of the Cancer-Capricorn polarity. The Cancer part of us pulls back into its crab shell, clinging to the safety and comfort of the known and familiar. The Capricorn part attempts to control, restrict, or shut down the flow. This Full Moon asks us to soften our defenses, open our hearts, and feel it all. Balance is the key.
With Saturn now in Capricorn, and approaching the great meeting of Saturn, and Pluto in January 2020, this Full Moon reminds us of the importance of leaning into the water element to balance the emphasis on earth. Cancer's acceptance of all emotional states balances Capricorn's tendencies toward judgment and the accomplishment at the expense of needs and feelings.
Amping-up the Full Moon's capacity for breakthrough and transformation, Uranus stations direct on January 2nd. For the past five months, the Uranus retrograde has been a time when major changes have been simmering on the back burner or happening on a more internal level. Now, Uranus's return to direct motion brings a lightning bolt of awareness about the changes that are ready to happen, catalyzing us out of stagnation and into action.
Uranus is back within a 6-degree orb of its square to Pluto, a paradigm-shifting alignment that was strongest in 2012 – 2015. Capricorn is the sign of responsibility, and Pluto in Capricorn says that the more responsibility we take for everything that happens in our lives, the more powerful we become as creators of our reality.
There may be some confusion on Friday evening the 5th, so be sure directions and information are clear. As they say in construction, measure twice, cut once. Make sure the other heard what you thought you said, and vice versa. Saturday, the 6th will probably be a very busy day, as the helpful Virgo Moon makes lots of harmonious aspects. And this afternoon, when Mercury in Sagittarius trines Uranus in Aries, bringing new and original insights, we waste no time putting the novel ideas to work, as Mars and Jupiter meet in Scorpio an hour later. We'll feel very productive, but the next day, Sunday, we may not have much energy left, at least in the morning, as the Moon in Libra squares Saturn. So, sleep in and relax that day.
On Wednesday night, the 10th Mercury, planet of communication moves into Capricorn. And for the rest of the month our thinking and words take on a more diplomatic and organized approach. This next weekend may start slow, and possibly serious, as Mercury crosses Saturn in Capricorn late Friday night, the 12th. And a half hour later the Balsamic Moon in Sagittarius squares nebulous Neptune. And like last Friday, there may be confusion, so clarity is a must.
The next two days are all about eccentric Uranus. Venus squares Uranus, compelling 'not the usual' social activities on Saturday, the 13th. Be flexible, as invitations may be impromptu. The next day, Sunday, the 14th, the Sun squares restless Uranus, compelling a one-day need for freedom and independence. Allow yourself to take some space and privacy.
On Monday, January 15th, the first Jupiter-Pluto sextile of 2018 occurs from Scorpio to Capricorn, initiating a cathartic process that will be advanced at the second sextile on April 14th, and the third on September 12. Jupiter represents expansion, and Pluto transformation. Jupiter and Pluto working in harmony can inspire us to more fully embrace our passions and to manifest our vision in new ways.
The first New Moon of 2018 on Tuesday evening, the 16th, features six planets in Capricorn, challenging us to take charge and commit to a course of action. Capricorn is a powerful manifester and master builder, and rules both fear and authority. Saturn and Capricorn sometimes get a "bad rap," and said to be negative. Because organization and safety are two of the primary gifts, their job is seeing what could go wrong and fixing it. Saturn and Capricorn also get criticized as being overly concerned with worldly ambition and material accumulation, but one of the expressions of Capricorn is the Hermit, and Capricorn needs some time in solitude and meditation. "High-vibration Capricorn is worldly power wedded with an awareness of our inherent relatedness, power with compassion.
On the 17th, Venus moves into quirky Aquarius. Until February 11, Venus will encourage us to explore new and different activities. And on Friday evening, the 19th the Sun, also moves into Aquarius, which will be the sign focused on next month.
The afternoon of Wednesday, the 24th begins the challenging First Quarter Phase through Saturday, the 27th, when the Universe suggests there may be adjustments needed to be made in many of our lives. On Friday, the 26th, Mars, planet of how we use our energy leaves intense Scorpio to move into the fire sign of Sagittarius till March 18th. This could propel us into action, lighten our energy, expand our desires, and bring out our playfulness.
As the month began with a Full Moon, the month ends on the 31st with another Supermoon, this one in Leo and a lunar eclipse. The Leo Full Moon presents a powerful opportunity to heal our hearts and expand our capacity for love. Because it's a total lunar eclipse, our shadows are revealed. We can see more clearly everything in our life that is not yet love, the places where we've closed our hearts and restricted the flow of love. The big Leo solar eclipse on August 21st is a useful reference point for this one. How has our capacity for giving and receiving love shifted and evolved in the past six months? What seeds of intention were planted then that are now coming to fruition?
Have a good start to 2018. I'll report back for February's month of Aquarius.
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As an organisation there has been a bias towards deliver, deliver, deliver! NAP over the years has achieved huge success, we have added more brands, theOutnet.com, mrporter.com and more recently expanded into APAC. Achieving this growth, coupled with tight deadlines has paradoxically impeded business responsiveness.
We have processes that communicate via ActiveMQ. They mostly work, but sometimes we get very strange problems. This is the story of one of them.
The consumer I'm talking about is written in Perl, using the Net::Stomp module.
The idea of feature switches is neither new nor complicated; devop's darlings Etsy and Flickr have been talking about them in the context of continuous deployment for a while.
Essentially, what it boils down to is merging part-complete features into your master code branch before the work is ready for some, or all, users. These features are then kept "in the dark" until such time as the feature is completely ready, when it's switched on for all to see.
We use Catalyst::Engine::Stomp for all our ActiveMQ consumers. It works rather well, and (especially with the addition of our Net::ActiveMQ) makes working with queues mostly painless.
This is the story of how I implemented both.


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Today's homeowners, builders, and designers recognize the value in using concrete in their designs and plans. Decorative concrete transforms traditional grey concrete into warm brown floors, expensive slate-style patios, and weather-resistant outdoor kitchen benchtops, to name a few.
Decorative concrete/decorative cement lets you decide which hue of red will give you a Spanish tile look on your pool deck at half the cost, and what personal mementos you'd like to embed in your new concrete countertop island. The advancements in concrete tools, concrete stains and dyes, textures, and stamping patterns have made concrete the most versatile, durable and cost-effective material on the market.
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Kronos Homes Hands Over its First Developments & Invests €2bn in Land
30 January 2019 – Press Release
Kronos Homes, the residential real estate development brand of Kronos, has been consolidating its presence and position in the Iberian market with significant growth in 2018 and strong forecasts for the year ahead.
The company invested €2 billion in total during 2018 and is aiming to reach €2.4 billion in 2019. Of that amount, €700 million corresponds to investment in land in Spain and Portugal, a figure that it intends to increase by another €300 million in 2019 to reach €1 billion in land.
The focus of Kronos Homes continues to be the major cities and provincial capitals across the whole Iberian peninsula. In this way, whilst in 2018, it finished the year with a housing portfolio of 12,000 units across 16 developments, in 2019, it intends to increase that figure by 4,000 units to reach 16,000 homes in total across 24 developments (…).
In addition, in December 2018, the company delivered its first two developments on the Costa del Sol, Nature and Horizonte, located in Alicante and Benalmádena, respectively (…).
Nature and Horizonte are the first developments that Kronos Homes has delivered since it began its activity in the residential sector in Spain in 2015. The forecasts from Kronos Homes indicate that the firm will deliver 500 more homes across five developments during 2019.
Original story: Press Release
Author Carmel DrakePosted on January 31, 2019 Categories Land, Real Estate News, ResidentialTags Costa del Sol, developments, Horizonte, Iberian peninsula, Kronos, Kronos Homes, land, Nature, new homes, portfolio, property developer, residential sector, spain
German Fund Manager Aquila Capital Launches its own Property Developer in Spain
1 August 2018 – El Economista
The German fund manager, Aquila Capital, is demonstrating its commitment to Spanish property by launching a new property developer called AQ Acentor.
Until now, the firm has worked in Spain by delegating its development activities and in partnership with other real estate companies such as Inmoglacier, with which it has undertaken several projects. "The strategic partnership with the property developer has been positive and has resulted in the construction of three successful real estate developments, which have contributed to Aquila Capital's expansion plans in the Spanish market under its own brand, AQ Acentor", explains Sven Schoel, CEO of the German manager in Spain.
Aquila has been operating in Spain since 2014, focusing its business on the real estate sector, with projects worth more than €800 million. With the creation of this new brand, the firm has incorporated a management team to boost growth through in-house development.
AQ Acentor has been created with more than 3,000 new homes under construction, of which around 500 will be handed over during the course of this year. Currently, the firm is working on residential projects in metropolitan areas, primarily in Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga and Valencia.
"The company has a multidisciplinary team comprising more than 40 professionals located in offices in Madrid, Barcelona and Málaga", explain sources at the firm.
"The creation of AQ Acentor responds to our firm commitment to the Spanish market and is backed by a pipeline amounting to €1 billion over the next five years", specifies Schoel.
The manager is also present in the logistics market in Spain, one of the other real estate segments that is experiencing a boom, besides the residential segment. In that case, it has launched an investment plan amounting to between €350 million and €400 million for the Iberian Peninsula and Italy.
Original story: El Economista (by Alba Brualla)
Author Carmel DrakePosted on August 3, 2018 Categories Industrial & Logistics, Real Estate News, ResidentialTags AQ Acentor, Aquila, Aquila Capital, barcelona, expansion plans, homes under construction, house builder, Iberian peninsula, InmoGlacier, investment plan, logistics market, Madrid, málaga, partnership, pipeline, portfolio, professionals, property developer, residential market, spain, valencia
ING Granted €1,000M In Loans To RE Sector In 2016
21 March 2017 – El Confidencial
ING has returned to the Spanish real estate market with a bang. The Dutch bank, which was one of the main foreign players in the years before the bubble, has become one of the most active entities in terms of financing in this market, which has taken an about-turn over the last two years.
Last year alone, ING Real Estate Finance granted financing amounting to more than €1,000 million to 13 different real estate operations, ranging from the purchase of offices, shopping centres and logistics assets to corporate refinancing agreements.
The most high-profile deal was the acquisition of Torre Espacio by Grupo Emperador, the Philippine holding company to which ING granted a syndicated loan amounting to €280 million in February last year. That loan has a 7-year term and represented a turning point in the entity's commitment to this market.
A few months later, the bank, which is now led by César González-Bueno, also participated in the most important corporate operation ever recorded in the sector, the merger between Merlin and Metrovacesa, by granting €170 million to the Socimi and €200 million to the real estate firm.
By the time that merger happened, ING had already financed several operations for Merlin, such as, for example, the acquisition of a portfolio comprising seven logistics assets with a €67.9 million loan over five years, which was signed in January 2016.
Other giants in the sector that have also received support from ING over the last year include GMP, with corporate financing amounting to €75 million, and Axiare, to which the Dutch bank granted a €75 million loan to acquire the building located on Calle Almagro, 9 in Madrid.
The entity's commitment to the real estate market spans the whole Iberian Peninsula, including Portugal, as the bank showed when it granted €50 million to the Vasco de Gama shopping centre, in Lisbon, which is owned by Sonae Sierra and CBRE GI.
And it was specifically in the shopping centre segment where the entity has closed its first major operation of 2017, granting a €57.5 million syndicated loan over 7 years to Trajano Iberia, funds that have been used almost in their entirety (€55 million) to finance the acquisition of Alcalá Magna.
"This operation strengthens the position of the Real Estate Finance area in the core asset segment, such as high quality offices, shopping centres and logistic assets. Our intense level of activity has allowed us to start 2017 as market leaders", said Julián Bravo, Head of Real Estate Finance for Spain and Portugal.
Original story: El Confidencial (by Ruth Ugalde)
Author Carmel DrakePosted on March 21, 2017 Categories Real Estate NewsTags Alcalá Magna, Axiare, CBRE GI, financing, Gmp, Grupo Emperador, Iberian peninsula, ING, loan, Merlin, Metrovacesa, Real Estate Finance, Socimi, Sonae Sierra, syndicated loan, Torre Espacio, Trajano IberiaLeave a comment on ING Granted €1,000M In Loans To RE Sector In 2016
Eurosic Teams Up With Allianz To Launch A Socimi In Spain
13 February 2017 – El Economista
The Socimi market is still going strong and for the first time since the legislation governing these listed companies was reformed, a vehicle is now being created with mostly French capital. In December 2015, the French real estate giant Eurosic created Eurosic Investment Spain Socimi, with the aim of debuting it on the stock market with a share capital of more than €100 million, according to sources in the sector.
Eurosic, which already tried less than a year and a half ago to debut on the Spanish stock market by purchasing Testa, will launch this Socimi in partnership with the Allianz group, which will use this vehicle to take a new step in its strategy to gain weight in the Spanish real estate business.
The insurance company, through two of its companies, Allianz Invest Pierre and Euler Hermes Reinsurance – world leader in credit insurance – has entered the shareholding of Eurosic Investment Spain Socimi. Both companies, which are headquartered in Switzerland and France, respectively, have taken positions in an operation worth €67 million, according to TTR.
Allianz gains in strength
With this move, Allianz increases its exposure to Spanish real estate, a market it broke into last September, through Allianz Real Estate, which opened a branch in Madrid to track operations in the Iberian Peninsula and manage the Group's properties on the ground.
Allianz Real Estate's portfolio contains assets under management worth €41,700 million; €29,300 million in direct and indirect investments and loans worth €12,400 million – figures as at end of 2015, when operations amounting to €7,400 million were closed. Its aim is to reach AuM of €60,000 million "within a few years".
The strategy that Allianz is carrying out, which includes acquiring stakes in debt and listed companies, as well as direct and indirect positions in financing, places it amongst the most active insurance companies in the real estate market. (…).
Companies such as Mapfre, Mutua Madrileña, Santalucía, Reale and Línea Directa have acquired properties recently and are now looking for opportunities, although their incursion as financiers is residual or non-existent, in contrast to the role played by multinationals such as Axa and Allianz.
Eurosic's portfolio
In Spain, Eurosic set the wheels in motion last year to feed its portfolio of assets. In this way, in October, it closed the purchase of two buildings in Madrid, at number 40 on Calle Atocha and number 27 on Calle Magdalena. In the same month, it acquired Hotel Tropicana, located on La Carihuela seafront in Torremolinos. This year, it has continued its spending spree with the purchase of Hotel Monterrey Roses (a three-star establishment in Roses, Gerona) and a portfolio of assets in Palma de Mallorca, comprising two hotels and some tourist apartments.
Author Carmel DrakePosted on February 13, 2017 Categories Real Estate NewsTags Allianz, assets under management, Axa, debut, direct investments, Eurosic, Eurosic Investment Spain Socimi, exposure, French, Iberian peninsula, indirect investments, Línea Director, loans, Mapfre, Mutua Madrileña, real estate, Reale, Santalucía, share capital, Socimi, stock market, testaLeave a comment on Eurosic Teams Up With Allianz To Launch A Socimi In Spain
CBRE GI Acquires Airesur Shopping Centre For €76.5M
26 March 2015 – Expansión
The fund manager CBRE GI has finalised its purchase of the Airesur shopping centre in Sevilla for €76.5 million. Through this transaction, CBRE Global Investors strengthens its portfolio in the Iberian peninsula, where it manages 20 shopping centres for its large clients.
Original story: Expansión
Author Carmel DrakePosted on March 26, 2015 Categories Real Estate News, Real Estate TransactionsTags acquisition, Airesur, CBRE GI, fund manager, Iberian peninsula, portfolio, Sevilla, shopping centre, transactionLeave a comment on CBRE GI Acquires Airesur Shopping Centre For €76.5M


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Working Heritage is a Committee of Management appointed by the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978. The committee is supported by Executive Officer Ross Turnbull and a small team of staff who manage Working Heritage's projects and operations.
Helen Weston
Helen is a retired urban planner with extensive experience in statutory planning, environmental and social impact assessment and community consultation.
Helen has worked on the environmental and/or social impact assessment of transport infrastructure (road, rail and airport) projects throughout Australia and has international experience in India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Kiribati and New Zealand. She also has extensive experience in the design and conduct of community consultation programs.
Helen was appointed to the Board of Parks Victoria in August 2017. She chairs the Board's Planning Project and Asset Management Committee and is a member of the People and Safety, Conservation and Science, and Commercial Business and Engagement Committees.
As a small business owner and founder of the Operation Next Gen Program, Kerry Anderson works with rural Australian towns encouraging them to take control of their own future by looking at existing landscapes with fresh eyes. Committed to sharing positive stories of rural businesses and communities, she is the author of Entrepreneurship: It's Everybody's Business and frequently speaks at national and international conferences and events. As part of her work she facilitates important community conversations with a rural emphasis.
In 2018 Kerry was named as one of Australia's Top 50 Regional Agents-of-Change and awarded the Regional Innovation Ecosystem Leadership Award.
A graduate of the Australian Company Directors Course, Kerry serves on the Board of Castlemaine Health and is a volunteer tour guide at Buda Historic Home & Garden in Castlemaine.
Phillip Davies
Phillip has held and continues to hold a range of senior executive management roles in both the private, legal and public sectors in Australia.
Phillip is currently Chief Executive and General Counsel of the not for profit company – Advanced Paediatric Life Support Services. He has a number of key directorships including Box Hill Institute of TAFE, Box Hill Enterprise Pty Ltd and Box Hill Institute Singapore PTE. He is a member of the Board of Trustees at the Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust.
Phil is a member of a number of state disciplinary and professional standards tribunals.
Elizabeth Drozd
Ms Elizabeth Drozd has been working in community services sector and local government since 1991. Ms Drozd is currently the CEO of Australian Multicultural Community Services, Board Director of Care Connect and a Chairperson of a charitable foundation for the Rotary Club of Footscray.
She was a Victorian Multicultural Commissioner from 2008 to 2015.
In 2019, she was awarded a scholarship by the Harvard Club of Victoria to participate in the prestigious Strategic Perspectives in Non-profit Management at the Harvard Business School in Boston, USA.
Community engagement, mentoring, business management and leadership are some of her key strengths.
In her work-free time, she enjoys gardening, travelling, enjoying Melbourne's multicultural cuisine, and scintillating conversations with friends.
Haleh Homaei
Haleh Homaei is the CEO of HousingFirst. Haleh has over 27 years of experience in housing, 12 years of which were with the Victorian Office of Housing and the rest within the Community Housing Sector.
Haleh's expertise is in the area of social advocacy, strategic and business planning, governance and compliance, leadership and stakeholder management.
She has a Diploma in Social Science (Housing Management and Policy) and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
Haleh has been a member of the Australasian Housing Institute (AHI) since 1998 and was a Director on the National Board representing Victoria until mid- 2015. She has been a Board member of the Community Housing Federation of Victoria since 2009 and served as Chair from 2016-19. Haleh has also been a Board member of ASRC since 2018.
Dr Timothy Hubbard
Timothy is a retired architect and planner. Before establishing his own practice is 1988, Timothy worked with the Department of Planning and the Historic Buildings Council. He has been heritage advisor to many municipalities, both metropolitan and rural. Alone and with others, he has authored some thirty major reports and studies.
With the support of the Daryl Lindsay Scholarship and the Marten Bequest he was the Australian nominee to ICCROM in Rome for 1986. With the assistance of a Deakin University Scholarship, he completed his PhD 'Towering Over All, the Italianate Villa in the Colonial Landscape' in 2004. He was awarded the inaugural ISSI Leslie M. Perrott Travelling Fellowship in 2006 to study historic roads in the US, UK and Europe.
Timothy has been a member of the Heritage Council of Victoria, of the Executive Council of the Victorian Chapter of the Institute of Architects and of the Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee. He continues as a member of the ICOMOS International Committee on Cultural Routes, with a special interest in air routes as cultural routes, and is a sessional member of Planning Panels Victoria.
Joan Ko
Joan is a Chartered Environmentalist focused on sustainability in planning and strategy. She leads Advisory, Planning and Design for Arup in Victoria.
Joan specialises in leading multidisciplinary teams that work across environment and economics. Examples of her work include advising on sustainability standards for the City of Melbourne, identifying circular economy opportunities for government and precincts, and developing sustainability strategy for resources companies.
At Working Heritage, Joan chairs the Audit and Risk Management Subcommittee. She is active in embedding sustainability and climate change resilience into Working Heritage's strategic agenda.
Adam Magennis
Adam Magennis's career and industry experience includes the past 15 years working within the Victorian Heritage, Environmental and Communities sector within local and state government. Prior to a career in the public service, Adam's first career was in the building sector mainly a bricklayer and stone mason. He has worked as a mason in Ontario Canada and Michigan in the US.
He has qualifications as a Heritage Advisor, Archaeology (hons) 2014, a current PhD candidature in archaeology. He enjoys investigating cultural archaeological landscapes and has a keen interest in historical brickwork, brick architecture and brick making. He has also been a professional artist for over 25 years.
Borz Shahsavand
Borz is the Chief Executive Officer of Sustain Group, a leading sustainability focused asset management company building and managing commercial properties. Having held senior executive positions within leading design, construction and facility management companies across Australia, he has made it his mission to leave a legacy of sustainable change in the property sector.
Borz's passion is to constantly improve on the total cost of ownership and facilitate a broader view of facility management practices that cover utilities and risk of operations.
Borz holds a Masters of Corporate Sustainability Management, undergraduate Aerospace and Mechanical engineering degrees from Monash University as well as postgraduate qualifications in contract law and project management.
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I'm pretty sure I'm not terrible at personal finance, but I'm equally sure I'm not in any position to offer advice on the topic. Until recently I'd been in a bit of a panic about how on earth I was going to make it through my golden years, should I even get there in one piece. That was until I finally took notice of the RetireJapan website and got round to interviewing founder Ben Tanaka here. A lot of what he said resonated with me, so when he recommended the Millionaire Teacher book for people like me (serial financial procrastinators) I had to read it.
The $15 I spent on the book (and the ¥4,000 for RetireJapan's guides to tax efficient investing in Japan) is the best investment I have made. Possibly ever. I'm pretty good about the importance of saving money and not blowing it on frivolous pleasures (apart from books, obviously), but when it comes to investing for the future I find myself bamboozled by jargon and when I try to edu-macate myself about it with personal finance advisors (actually only one) I get the distinct impression that they (OK, he) are more interested in lining their own pockets with my hard-earned cash than offering what is best for me. Welcome to life, you might say. But where should you go to get good (let alone the mythical "unbiased" ) personal investment advice?
Create an index account no matter where you live.
Learn to fight advisors' sales BS.
Avoid schemes and scams that tickle the greed button.
And that is largely it. What I walked away from this book with was an understanding of why passive index funds (which you keep a track of once a year) are better than actively managed investments. And I finally understood what on earth the stock market is: a crazy dog on a long lead. Sometimes It races wildly ahead of its master, and other times it falls behind or is yanked back. But its master (companies' profits) continues walking forward. I've still got just enough time to profitably join in that journey. Maybe you do too.
No. 18 of 100 books I intend to read and review in 2019.


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