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Monthly Archives: July 2014
Exbury feedback
Stephen Turner and Mark Drury visited us at Chichester to see and respond to our work resulting from our visits to Exbury. Their comments were both insightful and encouraging.
My first work in the studio following on from our visits was a drawing made with charcoal and black and white acrylic paint
I was interested to find that where Stephen found space in my first large Exbury painting, Mark thought that because the space seems more defined (i.e. landscape) that it did not convey as much space as 'Another Place'
We also discussed how my second large painting was also about Exbury and the experience of being there – without that having been my intention at the time of painting – it just came through.
For me the greeny black area near the bottom came to represent the marsh 'in-between land' dividing the woodland and the water. Mark commented how he liked that the blue had breached the green area. He also talked about the topographical feel to some of the marks. For me, the dappling near the top right is an important element, reflecting the shifting light coming through the leaves of the trees. Shirley commented that the two Exbury paintings had a sense of movement that Another Place doesn't have and that this was a new characteristic to my work.
Stephen's comment on the second painting was that I am starting to deal with the abstract issues of paint and that the blocks of colour and marks are about painting and not in any way trying to illustrate Exbury.
Artists United Lewes
Raumzeichnung (Reflection) | Fabrica
Raumzeichnung (Reflection) | Fabrica.
Pictures of Grzymala's work on the Fabrica website had reminded me of some 'drawings in space' that I saw in the Hamburger Bahnhoff Museum in Berlin. This was possibly her work as she lives in Berlin.
I was interested in how the building had been used to create a totally unique piece of work that could not be repeated anywhere else, because the pillars and positions of windows etc were all critical to the work. I like the fact that she had used reflective tape as this emphasised the transition of light across the installation during the course of a day. It was still light when I was in the gallery so I didn't see how artificial light might have affected the installation.


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Investors are increasingly looking to factor investing as a valuable tool to help achieve investment objectives.
Today, possibly half of institutional investors use factor strategies for at least some portion of their portfolios. And when over 300 global institutional and wholesale investors who are already using factors were asked why they did so in a 2018 Invesco survey, the majority named risk-adjusted returns as their most important measure of success.1
Given expectations of a lower-return environment in the future, the desire to enhance returns is sensible. But, most investors are not experienced with factor investing nor do they fully understand the practical challenges of applying the theory to practice.
In the second paper of this series, we addressed how investors can start by looking at their existing portfolios in factor terms and understanding where they are over- and under-weighted. In this latest paper we discuss how they can then deliberately position their portfolios across factors in an attempt to enhance performance.
We explore:
- What factors are
- How they work
- How they may be successfully positioning factors in portfolios to pursue specific return profiles
Also in the Invesco Investment Solutions focus paper series:
Read the 'Factors for risk management' whitepaper
- 1 Invesco Global Factor Investing Study 2018, page 21.
Investment risks
- The value of investments and any income will fluctuate (this may partly be the result of exchange rate fluctuations) and investors may not get back the full amount invested. Factor investing (as known as smart beta or active quant) is an investment strategy in which securities are chosen based on certain characteristics and attributes that may explain differences in returns. Factor investing represents an alternative and selection index based methodology that seeks to outperform a benchmark or reduce portfolio risk, both in active or passive vehicles. There can be no assurance that performance will be enhanced or risk will be reduced for strategies that seek to provide exposure to certain factors. Exposure to such investment factors may detract from performance in some market environments, perhaps for extended periods. Factor investing may underperform cap-weighted benchmarks and increase portfolio risk. There is no assurance that the factors discussed will achieve their investment objectives.
Important information
- Where individuals or the business have expressed opinions, they are based on current market conditions, they may differ from those of other investment professionals and are subject to change without notice.
Related insights
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Read our latest research on diversifying oil exposure, how patent data can be a predictor of equity returns in innovation-based companies, fixed income factor investing - and China's second tier cities and the shift toward a consumption-driven economy.
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Here, we have a list of 8 thoughtful ways to show your girl that you love the hell out of her.
1. Surprise Her
Everyone likes surprises. And for women, there's nothing more flattering than a romantic surprise from her life partner. To show that you love the hell out of her, plan surprises for her; a surprise visit at her work place, take her out at lunch time, she will feel like she's on cloud nine to see her colleagues envying her; surprise her with a bouquet of flowers at the morning breakfast table; this will make her day. Any thing romantic that has an element of surprise in it is can spark the romance instantly.
2. Compliment Her
A well-timed, sincere compliment is far more effective than many flattering remarks. Compliment her about her looks, her beauty, her poise; tell her that she is looking stunning in that dress, tell her when she smells nice, let her know that she is looking beautiful. She will just love these compliments. But make sure your compliment is genuine and sincere.
An out of the blue compliment has a deeper impact on her. Compliment about her intelligence, her nature, her personality. Such profound compliments will surely win her heart when they come as a surprise.
3. Give Her Gifts
Every woman adores flowers and chocolates. Show your love by giving her gifts. There is no need to wait for a special occasion, you can give her a gift anytime of the year and she will definitely love it. A gift can be anything that you feel like giving her.
It is not necessary that you go for a very elaborate and expensive gift item every time. For your woman, you can have a vast variety of gifts to choose from; you can gift her anything from a Spa Voucher to her favourite dress, from chocolates to jewellery items etc
4. Romance Her
Keep the romance alive in your relationship. Make her feel special and loved by little gestures. It's not a compulsion that you spend a great deal of money to show your love. Every little thing to express your sincere love and true romance will not go unnoticed and every little thing matters.
5. Buy Her Flowers
Flowers are always linked with love and romance. Show her that you are madly in love with her by sending or presenting her with flowers. Without saying a single word, you can convey your feelings of love for her through flowers.
6. Cook Her Favourite Dinner
Women simply adore it when their man makes the effort to cook a meal for them. Cooking is not an easy task, and women know that only a guy with genuine feelings for them will go through all the trouble of cooking and preparing a dinner for his lady.
So try to make an effort, prepare a special dinner for her. And if you are not a good cook, get some pre-cooked items and try to lay out a candlelit dinner with your own hands. It's your effort that will show her how much you love her.
7. 'I Love You'
Last but surely not the least. Make use of the three magical words. Nothing can compare to the magnificent impact of these three words; 'I LOVE YOU'. Feelings expressed in words have a deeper impact on a woman's heart. Tell her what you feel about her, express your love, talk about your feelings for her. Don't wait for any special moment or occasion to express your feelings in words, you can express your love at anytime. Try to make every small moment count.
8. Assist Her
Assist her in any way you can to show you care and to prove your love for her. Help her with household chores, taking care of the kids, assisting her with the laundry, cooking, packing her lunch for work etc. Show her you really care and she will know that you dearly love her.
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Latest News About Writers Who Are Doing Better Than We Are
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Whoa! It's the second week of December and your little muncher has come back from a holiday in a very secret, very special place (think The South Pole but not) only to find that, lo and behold, there are still a few year-end pilot and other writing deals to report. So:
- Charles Higson (YOUNG BOND) is writing an ITV pilot for a 10 part drama series based on Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. (To which I say, with absolutely no irony cuz you know I never do the irony thing, "Amen!" Looking forward to this one, brothers and sisters!)
- Ben McMillan & Meredith Philpott (hot writers we never heard of cuz NEWBIES!) are writing the pilot for an NBC comedy series called #WINNING about…well, munchilito can't really tell what it's about from the description. (Which only goes to show you how desperate NBC must be. Talk about "blind pilot commitments!")
- Catherine Tregenna has become only the fifth woman ever to get a writing assignment on DOCTOR WHO. (Loude sing "Halloo!")
- Anna Fricke (BEING HUMAN) is writing a Fox pilot based on Deep State, a comic book created by Justin Jordan & Ariela Kristantina, about an FBI agent and her partner go after a mysterious group that covers up all the big – and real – conspiracies by promoting the idiotic fake ones we see in the news every day. (Sounds interesting, but I haven't read the comic…yet.)
That's it for now, munchachos. Don't forget to write in and tell yers truly what you've sold when you sell it. Cuz TVWriter™ can't wait to brag to all your friends. (And, more importantly, enemies. Hehehe….)


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According to World Health Organization (WHO), every minute a child goes blind. Most of the vision impairment in children are avoidable – the vision of most such children will improve with a simple pair of spectacles, properly prescribed. Through such simple measures, the prevalence of visual impairment in the age group of 3-15 years will come down drastically.
JSW Cement Ltd, Bilakalagudur, organized an eye screening camp at 10 schools of Bilakalagudur, Bujunur, Gadivemula, Grandivemula and Allagadda villages from 22nd to 25th of Sep-2015 under its CSR initiatives, in collaboration with Shanthiram Medical College/General Hospital, Nandyal .The objective of this program is to spread awareness on eye disorders, their early detection and to detect refractive errors and eye ailments among school children.
Spectacles were distributed to the students those are with refractive errors on 10th Dec-2015. The camp was inaugurated by Mr.T.Harinath Reddy- AVP, JSW Cement Ltd, Bilakalagudur and addressing the gather, he said that "Some of the major challenges with childhood blindness are lack of awareness among parents and the community about preventive measures. The vision of children can often be improved or maximized by timely intervention and diagnosis. Barriers to accessing services include lack of awareness, distance of eye check up camps, shortage of paediatric eye-care".
The overview of the camps was as follows:
No.of students screened
No.of students identified with refractive errors
No.of students to whom spectacles were given


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CLERMONT, Fla. – The Lake Erie College softball team was in action today as they played a double header against both Seton Hill and Wheeling Jesuit. The Storm defeated Seton Hill, 5-4 in game one, but fell to Wheeling Jesuit in game two, 11-5, with the split the Storm is 3-1 on the season.
The Storm jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first when Allyson Hajnosz (Lordstown, Ohio / Lordstown) hit a homerun to left and drove in Savannah Karako (Fairport Harbor, Ohio / Lake Catholic). The Griffins tied the game at 2-2 with a two run homerun in the top of the second. The Storm regained the lead when Kate-Lynn Urgo (Vermillion, Ohio / Vermillion) reached on a fielder's choice and drove in Hannah Shevenell (Madera, Calif. / Liberty) who doubled earlier in the inning. The Griffins tied the game at 3 runs apiece in the top of the fourth. The Griffins took a 4-3 lead with a run in the sixth. The Storm loaded the bases in the bottom of the seventh inning with two outs. Allyson Deemer (Poland, Ohio / Poland Seminary) hit a line drive into left field to drive in both Ariel Birtley (Mentor, Ohio / Mentor) and Kylie Chandler (Ashland, Ohio / Ashland HS) for a walk off win. The Storm won, 5-4.
The Storm scored first in game two when Hajnosz scored on a double by Shevenell. Later in the inning Birtley drove in both Shevenell and Nicole Grimmett (Geneva, Ohio / Geneva), to give the Storm a 3-0 lead after two innings. The Storm added to their lead in third when Hajnosz singled to center to score Marissa Rizzo (Northfield Center, Ohio / Nordonia). The next batter Chandler, singled up the middle and drove home S. Karako. The Cardinals responded with two runs and trailed the Storm 5-2 in the fourth. The Cardinals scored three runs in the sixth to tie the game at 5 runs apiece. Deemer shut down the Cardinals in the top of the seventh to give the Storm a chance in the bottom of the seventh, but the game went to extra innings. The Cardinals scored six runs in extra innings to win the game, 11-5.
In the circle for the Storm was Deemer, she pitched a complete game in game one and earned her second win in as many starts. She gave up three earned runs on six hits, struck out five batters, and did not allow a walk. Shevenell started game two, pitched four solid innings as she only allowed one earned run on four hits.
Lake Erie will be back in action tomorrow as they play a double header against Wheeling Jesuit and West Virginia Wesleyan at 9 A.M. and 11 A.M. respectively.


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ASU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This collection includes most of the ASU Theses and Dissertations from 2011 to present. ASU Theses and Dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format; however, a small percentage of items are under embargo. Information about the dissertations/theses includes degree information, committee members, an abstract, supporting data or media.
In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.
Dissertations and Theses granted by Arizona State University are archived and made available through a joint effort of the ASU Graduate College and the ASU Libraries. For more information or questions about this collection contact or visit the Digital Repository ETD Library Guide or contact the ASU Graduate College at email@example.com.
- Bradley, Robert
- Arizona State University
- 1 Granger, Kristen
- 1 Hanish, Laura
- 1 Kornienko, Olga
- Gender studies
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- 1 Early childhood education
- 1 Teacher education
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- Reverse Fountain Cytoplasmic Streaming in Rhizopus Oryzae
- Diné Research Practices and Protocols: An Intersectional Paradigm Incorporating Indigenous Feminism, Critical Indigenous Research Methodologies and Diné Knowledge Systems
- Developing an Augmented Reality Solution for Mapping Underground Infrastructure
- Characterization of 2D Human Ankle Stiffness during Postural Balance and Walking for Robot-aided Ankle Rehabilitation
- Using Molecular, Cellular and Bioengineering Approaches Towards Understanding Muscle Stem Cell Biology
Preschool teachers have the opportunity to facilitate children's play with a variety of classroom activities. Preschool activities can be categorized as masculine, feminine, and gender-neutral based on children's preferences. Understanding how and why teachers facilitate children's play with feminine, masculine, and gender-neutral activities is important because children's engagement in gender typed activities has been linked to cognitive development. The current study extends previous and outdated research on teachers' engagement in gender-typed classroom activities by using a teacher-focal observational coding system and survey data to assess the frequency at which, with whom, and why teachers facilitate feminine, masculine, and gender-neutral activities. …
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- Granger, Kristen, Hanish, Laura, Bradley, Robert, et al.
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- 2014


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Date: 2015-05-01
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Six Design Trends to Heighten Your Home's Style in 2015
Date: 2015-02-02
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FrogTape® brand painter's tape unveiled a brand new cafeteria design for a Cleveland elementary school as part of the brand's Love for the Lunchroom cafeteria makeover program.
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Because spammers often masquerade as legitimate senders (claiming that their emails are coming from a real company or person).
Receivers will often see authentication as a way to verify if the sender is really who they say they are. This is especially important when using an email service provider as they may (or may not) be allowed to send on your domain's behalf.
It is important to authenticate the email address you will be sending newsletters from. This will maximize the deliverability of your emails and ensure your emails will not be marked as spam.
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There are four main protocols in use today:
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In Step 1 you will enter the email address that will appear as the sender email
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The Ultimate Comparison: Jawa 300 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350
Jawa 300 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350: Jawa 300 is a direct rival to the Royal Enfield Bullet 350, with both brands having decade old rivalry through their two-stroke products. Jawa 300 is powered by a 293cc, single-cylinder engine producing 27 BHP and 28 Nm while Royal Enfield uses a 346cc engine producing 19.8 BHP and 28 Nm of torque.
Jawa uses a refined 6-speed gearbox while Bullet 350 comes with a 5-speed gearbox. Fans were expecting a similar exhaust tone from Jawa 300 but BS6 level refinement and other changes resulted in a superbike style high rev sound for the motorcycle. When idle, the sound is quite impressive. You can check out the Jawa exhaust sound video here.
Royal Enfield comes with the same iconic thump but the intensity has also gone down due to the new engine construction. The Bullet 350 can be had in either dual disc variant or the ES version with an electric starter.
Both the brands have a niche fan following and those entering the biking community for the first time will prefer getting the ABS-equipped Jawa 300 for safer riding. However, Royal Enfield will also launch a dual-channel ABS variant (better than Jawa's single-channel unit) in the coming weeks. The tires are better on the Jawa 300 and it comes out to be lighter too.
Jawa 300 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350
Quick Specification & Price Comparison
Engine & Gearbox
Jawa 300
- Displacement: 293cc
- Max Power: 27 bhp
- Max Torque: 28 Nm
- Gearbox: 6-Speed
- Cooling: Liquid-Cooled
- Fuel Supply: Fuel Injection
- Emission Standard: BS6
Bullet 350
- Displacement: 346cc
- Max Power: 19.8 bhp
- Max Torque: 28 Nm
- Gearbox: 5-Speed
- Cooling: Air-Cooled
- Fuel Supply: Carburetor
- Emission Standard: BS4
Brakes & Suspension
Jawa 300
- Front Brake: 280mm Disc
- Rear Brake: 153mm Drum
- 1-Channel ABS
- Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
- Rear Suspension: Hydraulic Dual Shocks
Bullet 350
- Front Brake: 280mm Disc
- Rear Brake: 240mm Disc
- ABS (Coming Soon)
- Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
- Rear Suspension: Dual Shock Absorbers
Tyres & Frame
Jawa 300
- Front Tyre: 90/90-18
- Rear Tyre: 120/80-17
- Frame: Double Cradle
Bullet 350
- Front Tyre: 3.25×19
- Rear Tyre: 3.25×19
- Frame: Single Downtube
Dimensions & Weight
Jawa 300
- Seat Height: 765mm
- Wheelbase: 1369mm
- Kerb Weight: 170 kg
- Tank Capacity: 14-liters
Bullet 350
- Seat Height: 800mm
- Wheelbase: 1370mm
- Kerb Weight: 183 kg (Bullet)
- Kerb Weight: 187 kg (Bullet ES)
- Tank Capacity: 13.5-liters
Ex-Showroom Price
- Jawa 300: INR 1.64 lakh
- Bullet 350: INR 1.28 lakh
- Bullet 350 ES: INR 1.32 lakh


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So you've decided to sell your home, but there are some things you need to do to get it ready to put on the market. This is a scenario that just about every homeowner will encounter, whether they plan to sell in the next week or the next year. There are plenty of great projects that are desirable to buyers and add significant value to your home, and we've highlighted a few ideas and tips to get you started!
First things first, when considering projects that will add value to your home you'll want to ask the professionals who assist with buying and selling homes on a daily basis—a real estate professional.
Derek Kats, a real estate agent and owner of Real Estate Avenues: The Brokerage (www.reathebrokerage.com) , offers his advice for those who will be deciding on improvements to make to their home specifically with the intention of putting it on the market:
"From a financial standpoint, there are some primary factors that sellers should be aware of when making the decision to invest in remodeling their home specifically to sell it.
–Return on investment (ROI) is the first thing that sellers should take into consideration when debating what updates, if any, should be done to the home. Many homeowners and first-time home renovators run into trouble spending too much money on the wrong updates to a point where they can't recoup the cost of those updates when the property sells–and at times it prevents the sale completely. At Real Estate Avenues: The Brokerage, we feel that it is important to get in contact with a top-ranked Realtor who understands what areas would offer the best return on investment and which updates buyers value most, as well as being the most profitable to the seller when the sale is closed.
–Our straightforward ROI remodeling approach to getting a home ready to sell in today's market has been a tool that has served as a great aid to our sellers while consulting with them during a listing appointment. We find our sellers to be greatly relieved of the common concerns associated with remodeling to resell after we have had time to meet with them and explain our approach. At Real Estate Avenues: The Brokerage, we are up-front with sellers to inform them on what buyers are looking for in a home (understanding buyer's expectations) as well as establishing a budget and realistic remodeling expectations to get their home ready to sell. In most cases, we've found that a seller would rather maximize their sale price (and profit accordingly) by updating their home and pricing it near the top of the market while waiting for the right buyer, rather than sell it "as-is" and settle for a quicker sale but at a lower price point. With this knowledge, we focus on realistic remodeling expectations that will maximize the seller's return on their remodeling investment. We also have a list of qualified contractors in various fields to call upon for nearly all types of repairs/updates a home will need before putting it on the market.
–Major concerns for most buyers are the big ticket items such as the roof, siding, windows, furnace/air, and foundation walls. If it looks like one of these big ticket items could be a problem, it might be worth looking into what it would cost to get it fixed. Then make sure to either have that estimate ready for the potential buyers when they tour your home, or go ahead and have the repairs/updates done so it will be one less worry for the potential buyer and one less hurdle to overcome when it comes to the home inspection.
–Our Marketing Plan and overall marketing exposure is the top service we can provide our sellers, and is by far the most popular aspect of our offerings. We focus on a modern professional's approach to real estate sales that puts emphasis and added attention on an incredible online and social media presence. However, our approach also still maintains its belief in, and marketing dollars towards, traditional forms of marketing that most others who do not want to spend the proper amount on marketing say are 'dying' markets such as the newspaper, print magazines, and other publications. After all, it is only proper that an 'all inclusive' marketing plan should display your home on all reasonable marketing mediums available.
Research has shown time and time again that the areas that you can improve in a home which are most attractive to potential buyers are the kitchen and bath areas. In today's market you can achieve a good return on your investment if you have the ability to spend a few thousand dollars in the kitchen and bath areas, but how many sellers have the ability to put $5,000 – $20,000+ back into their home just before selling it? Not the majority, so at Real Estate Avenues: The Brokerage, we like to focus on realistic remodeling expectations that provide the highest return on investment, not just the highest sale price:
–Light fixtures can be updated at a very low material cost and are fairly basic to install. With the right style and finish color, light fixtures are definitely a high return on investment and can help a home with outdated fixtures have a newly updated look, in many cases for only a few hundred dollars.
–Curb appeal, whether that pertains to upgrades to the front landscaping or to the front of the home itself, can easily be a top return on your investment. Curb appeal can also be an easy sweat equity one-weekend project to really add value to the front 'gallery' picture that most websites use to first display your home.
–Interior paint is the final improvement suggestion that provides for the highest return on investment because it is low in material cost but high on labor costs, with the benefit being that most home-owners are capable of providing painting labor rather than having to hire a specialized contractor such as one would typically do when updating countertops, etc. Overall, painting is one of the most cost effective ways to add that fresh feeling to a home just before it hits the market.
Our brokerage has a good amount of experience when it comes to providing the most beneficial tips to get a home sold. These tips are very basic, yet are the most beneficial tips when it comes to selling a home. Many Realtors focus on obvious but high dollar items that will help your home sell such as updating a kitchen or bathroom, replacing flooring throughout the house, or finishing a basement. That is great if the seller can afford to pour thousands of dollars into the home before it is listed, but many sellers should focus on more attainable, easier on the budget projects such as the following examples:
–Declutter the house and remove all personal pictures and excess personal property as to help the new buyers picture the home with their own possessions inside instead of seeing the life that the previous owners have lived in the home.
–Fix any wear and tear or deferred maintenance in and around the home. Common repairs would be fixing holes, touching up paint, replacing carpet in high traffic areas, or other minor problems that have been getting put off. The closer the home looks to 'move-in ready' the higher chance of the home selling faster and at a higher price in today's market.
–Clean the home as if the sale depended on it, because many times it does. One would be amazed by the amount of transactions that never come together simply because the home is not clean enough. In most cases as the Realtor, I would be able to suggest requesting a cleaning allowance to put the deal together, but others may not have the experience to get past that hurdle.
–Avoid falling victim to the hot market by not performing your due diligence when selecting a Realtor to represent you and the sale of your home. The marketing exposure of your home still plays a pivotal role in expediting the sales process. Even in a strong market, a weak marketing plan will be detrimental to the sale of your home. When interviewing Realtors to list your home with, always request to see how encompassing their marketing plan is, after all that is what the majority of your commission fees should be going towards, so make sure they are being allocated appropriately.
For a free sales consultation, please contact Real Estate Avenues: The Brokerage and we will arrange for a top sales agent to tour your home, provide a resell remodeling consultation and explain our exhaustive marketing plan, give you an estimated sales price based on a comparative market analysis of nearby homes, and answer any other questions you may have."
Sandra Larsen, a Realtor with BancWise Realty (www.bancwise.com), further explains, "Buyers are attracted to homes that look great, smell good and have the shortest 'To Do' list after they take ownership. Having your home pre-inspected is one way to take the guess work out of the equation. Past that, assuming there's attractive paint and carpet in current colors and all aspects of the home are clean and edited, kitchens and bathrooms trump everything else. Installing new cabinet hardware, countertops, new sinks, plumbing fixtures if they clean to a shine, plus a new tile backsplash and light fixtures will get that 'Wow Factor' you need. Or to add to your curb appeal, punch up the front door with a new color like turquoise and install new hardware for a great first impression. I hear Joe Courtney say in the office all the time, 'You only have one chance to make a good first impression' and it's so true. Every home, no matter the price range, has the potential to be great. Doing even simple improvements will help the buyer have a positive emotional response to the home when they first approach and walk in. Then completing projects that keep that feeling going throughout the showing is where you'll get the most bang for your buck.
As far as resell remodeling, here are some 'Do's' to keep in mind. Do keep your updates light and neutral so they will appeal to a wide range of buyer's. Do clear all flat surfaces leaving only one or two things on the counters, dresser tops, and nightstands. Do remove furniture pieces to open up the space. You're moving anyway; do pack up all the knickknacks, personal collections, family photos and extra items in closets and drawers. Do remove heavy drapes to let in natural light. Do infuse pops of color using flowers on the kitchen table and at the front entry, throw pillows and art work. Do make the yard look its best. Do complete that 'honey-do list.' Do minimize, edit and clean throughout. Don't take buyer feedback personally, but do use it to your advantage and be willing to listen to the valuable information your agent will gather for you."
In response to being asked what a homeowner should take into consideration when making the decision to invest in a remodel of a home specifically to sell it, she adds, "They should take into consideration and be informed about what buyers are expecting in their neighborhood and price range. An experienced real estate agent will have valuable first-hand knowledge about this so call in an expert early in the decision making process before investing in improvements. An agent will provide invaluable guidance and help you spend your limited dollars in the right way. We know buyers in any price range or area do expect a very clean house that is edited and free of clutter and personal items. If at all possible, start with a professional cleaning of the house and windows. Investing in improvements specifically to sell is a great way to get the highest sale price. If carpet is stained and stains do not come up with a professional clean, the carpet should be replaced. Fresh paint and carpet in current colors trends is the No. 1 way sellers can help a buyer fall in love with their house. These simple investments are a good way to get started. Inviting your professional real estate agent over for a tour is the best way to start gathering information about what you should and shouldn't do to get ready to sell your house."
Roger Reynolds, an agent with Woods Bros Realty (www.woodsbros.com), also advises, "Having remodeled hundreds of homes in Lincoln during the past 30 years, I was often asked the same question over and over… 'Will we get our money out of this project when we are ready to sell?' My answer was usually 'No, but you will get the benefit of enjoying the new space for as long as you live here.' That intangible benefit is worth a lot more than dollars and cents in my opinion. Now, in my second career as Realtor, I often hear, 'We just spent $30,000 on our kitchen, so shouldn't our home be worth at least that much more now?' My answer now is, 'No, but you have enjoyed your new kitchen while you lived here and now, your home will be market ready and should sell quicker than if you had done nothing.' Kitchens and bathrooms are the two areas that buyers pay close attention to. It makes sense to keep them updated to current trends and functionality if you want to sell your home quickly and for the highest price. Just don't expect to reap 100% of what you invested. One reason for that is the new owners may not value the super expensive custom-made tile you chose or instead of the unique whirlpool tub you installed, the new buyers would have rather had a large walk-in shower. If you are remodeling for the sole purpose of getting your home ready for sale, my advice is to keep things neutral and don't go overboard on big ticket items that are not absolutely necessary.
"Remodeling your home to sell will reap some additional dollars in your pocket and it will also certainly make your home more attractive to potential buyers," agrees Tyler Reynolds, the second half of the Reynolds team (www.woodsbros.com). "We are finding that the majority of buyers are looking for more of a move-in ready home these days than for homes that require a lot of updating.
Some of the best things to do to increase the market value of your home are also the least expensive. The caveat is they require a little sweat and effort. Decluttering is always a good idea. Box things up and rent a temporary storage unit if you have to. It will pay off in the long run. Buyers don't want to walk into a cluttered, crowded home. It makes it harder for them to visualize how they would use the space. A good thorough deep cleaning is a no-brainer. Dirty counters and floors, dust, and clumps of dog hair are not things buyers want to see. If your home smells bad from smoking or pets, there are companies that can help neutralize those odors which are an instant turn-off to many would-be buyers.
The first impression buyers get is from the street as they drive by. Homes that have what is known as 'curb appeal' are inviting because they don't have peeling paint, overgrown landscaping, missing downspouts, etc. Spend a few hours or a few days, if necessary and do some pruning, painting and deferred maintenance on your exterior and you will increase your odds of that would-be buyer wanting to see the inside of your home.
Once you get the prospective buyers inside, that is your opportunity to sell them on the features and benefits of how you have maintained and updated your home. If buyers are looking at your home, that means they have already decided that it is in the area of town they want to live in and your home is in their price range. If you have made significant improvements, make sure you or your Realtor points those things out."
In fact, more often than not when it comes to looking at homes on the market, it all starts with curb appeal. Your home's exterior should be welcoming and well-kept for optimal presentation. Furthermore, as outdoor entertaining spaces are also growing in popularity by leaps and bounds, adding a few extra touches here can even help the right buyer imagine themselves and their family living there before they've even seen what the inside of the home has to offer. Most times you won't have to make a major investment, but rather, just spruce things up a bit with a few "tricks of the trade."
"Landscaping, finishing touches to the house and property, and outdoor living spaces are features that are particularly important to consider because they draw significant attention from potential buyers," advises Ken Svoboda, owner of Ray's Lawn & Home Care (www.rayslawn.com). "Much like staging the interior of the home, the outside of your home should be equally appealing. Furthermore, outdoor living areas and family rooms are easily becoming as important as the interior family rooms."
Many times for the seller it may not be about adding a great deal to the landscape, but about fixing problems that already exist. "Generally speaking, the biggest problem occurs when a lawn or landscape is out of control," he explains. "If regular maintenance isn't so regular, the lawn can become full of weeds and undesirables and the trees and shrubbery can be overtaken with weeds and growth. Ensuring that the property is staged and appears well cared for is essential, so you may need to look into the best way to make this happen with a minimal investment. Here it is wise to utilize the expertise of a professional. Most professional landscapers have the knowledge and experience that a normal homeowner does not. Though most home owners have internet access to research the proper landscape, there's nothing like the face-to-face consultation we provide. All professional landscapers have already made the mistakes that can sometimes be costly if left to the inexperience of do-it-yourselfers, so its advantageous to utilize that experience."
Improving or adding features to your existing landscape can make a big difference in the appearance and value of your property. Rays Lawn & Home Care will work with you to stage your property through renovation or a fresh new look, giving it the curb appeal that will draw in the right buyer. The company's extensive knowledge of landscaping, helpful ideas, planning and attention to your budget are all complimentary features with any project. In addition to landscaping, planting, mulching, shrubbery shaping, and tree trimming, pruning and treatments, Rays Lawn & Home Care also offers lawn care, power raking, gutter cleaning, and can build or repair retaining walls and water features as well.
"Today's prospective home buyers are looking for a home, someplace where they can live comfortably inside and out," agrees Bill Budler, owner of Nebraska Outdoor Living Center (NebraskaOutdoorLiving.com) . "Good curb appeal or a nicely arranged yard is certainly good. But an outdoor living area that is inviting and comfortable is a real plus. Improvements that make the deck or patio usable, such as a retractable awning or solar screen to provide protection from the harsh sun will make the property much more appealing and easily provide a good return on the investment.
A few years ago when the real estate market was really tough, I was speaking with one of our clients who had recently sold their home. He told me that even though the market was very soft, they had three different buyers bidding on their home and ended up selling it for more than their asking price. 'It was all because of the shade system we had on the deck,' he told me. 'The shade set us apart from other homes, and the buyers really wanted it.'
Next to a kitchen or bath remodel, an investment in the outdoor living area has a very high return on investment. Truly, and even according to our client, it makes all the difference in the world when it comes time to resell.
He adds, "Because outdoor living is so popular, be sure to stage your deck or patio. De-clutter the area and freshen up the stain on the deck if needed. New patio furniture (or at least cushions), a fire pit, and a clean grill will help prospects to see themselves enjoying outdoor living in their new home."
Jason Olberding, owner of J-Tech Construction (jtechconst.com), also offers some exterior projects that will enhance the curb appeal and value of a home:
"Often times when it comes down to remodeling specifically to sell a home you will find yourself needing to have some roof work done. You're going to want to work with a professional who you can trust to assure that the roof is in good condition. If there are issues with the roof you are going to have issues with selling the home. Usually your Realtor will have a professional that they can recommend to come out and inspect the roof for you. At J-Tech we are very proud to be able to say that a large portion of our work comes referred to us by Realtors. We know that the selling and/or buying process can be stressful at times but we believe in friendly service, quality work, and all in a timely manner.
As far as the aesthetics of your home goes, seamless siding can make a world of difference. If you are looking to add value and attractiveness for reselling your home I recommend at least getting a quote for seamless siding. You will find that the price to upgrade to seamless is generally comparable to a high-end vinyl siding. With an investment like that you will definitely find it to be a great selling point. The smooth seamless look really catches a buyer's eye and will give you the curb appeal needed to sell your home.
Another recommendation would be to look into upgrading your windows. For instance if you have a basement 'bedroom' that does not have the proper windows to be considered a bedroom in your listing, adding an egress window can really increase the value of your home. This will take your listing from a four bedroom house to a five bedroom house and that might make all the difference!"
He also emphasizes the importance of working with professionals to get your home ready to put on the market. "Always meet with a professional. Whatever it is that you have decided needs to be upgraded for your sale, make sure you are getting a trade professional's opinion. You want to make sure everything is done to code and that all the proper permits and such are taken care of. Also, there are certain things that insurance companies are requiring before you can sell. These things are the type of projects that you want to be sure to have a professional on your side."
You may not be selling your home in the near future, but it's still important with any major renovations to consider their potential value should you choose to put your home on the market. There are plenty of improvements that will not only hold their value, but will be extremely desirable to buyers in the future and will ensure that your home sells fast and at a price that provides a return on your investment in the long run.
"Automated home systems are in high demand among homebuyers in the current market, especially the systems that include comprehensive, or 'Total Home Connect', features that also include remote access," advises Pat Killeen, owner of Engineered Controls (www.engineeredcontrols.com) . "As I recently mentioned on the topic of residential remodeling, according to many indications our industry has seen a major push in smart home system installations and remote viewing of IP cameras within people's houses. A recent survey by the Coldwell Banker real estate firm of their sales associates shows solid interest from home buyers for smart homes, with 65 percent responding that their prospective home buyers want security systems in their new houses and also want control of their home security, thermostats, and devices to be available from their smartphones or other wireless devices. In fact, some people close to the real estate industry have said that in three to seven years they foresee houses being completely outfitted with smart technology for improving both functionality and lifestyle in our homes.
What I found interesting in this report was that there has been a great increase in home listings that claim the house has smart technology and features. There is also some evidence that smart homes sell faster. So this means that the investment in smart systems and devices can be recouped by the homeowner, and they are increasing the value of their property by having these systems installed. These systems not only serve to protect our families, possessions, and buildings but they will also increase the value of homes and the salability of that value."
He adds, "The most important benefit to upgrading a home control system during a remodeling project is that homeowners can now take advantage of new, cutting-edge residential technology that improves their environment and living comfort, reduces energy use, and provides increased security. Today's smartphones and wireless devices will keep homeowners connected everywhere. Honeywell's Total Connect Service provides a personalized web portal with mobile apps that allow the homeowner to stay connected to their home's heating and cooling system and home security system from their smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Total Connect by Honeywell has made a dramatic positive impact on home control technology. Total Connect allows the homeowner to remotely monitor and control their home at any time and from anywhere. With Total Connect, you can take advantage of all of the amazing benefits next-generation digital technology has to offer – including enhanced communication and the ability to stay connected to your home from anywhere in the world. The state-of-the-art security, lighting, and HVAC controllers provides you with an affordable way to control your security system, video cameras, and heating/air conditioning needs all in one simple to use system.
Homeowners can receive alerts via emails, view live video, control and access their security system, control lighting, lock and unlock doors remotely, and more. Plus the simplicity and comfort that Honeywell's wireless Prestige IAQ HVAC system provides offers a full suite of wireless enabled accessories that help you meet the homeowner's comfort and security needs. Items such as universal diagnostics, water sensor alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and ventilation filtration alarms are just a few of the added benefits of owning such a home automation system. The system also provides customizable reminders for replacing the humidifier pad or UV lamp replacement reminders.
Homeowners can also perform these functions wherever they are with Honeywell Total Connect Remote Services. A built-in web server allows users to control their systems anywhere in their homes on smartphones, tablets, web-enabled TVs, or any compatible wireless mobile device anywhere in the world.
Also, when looking into remodel your home, don't overlook the importance of improving your home's environmental control system – it will improve the air you are breathing, increase your HVAC equipment's energy efficiency, increase your home's comfort, and offer peace-of-mind by increasing your home's safety and security.
Now more than ever we are able to offer connected home technology of the future – a home where heating, security, and entertainment are fully automated and all of the latest gadgets enable creature comforts with the press of a button or a spoken command. From award-winning wireless thermostats and zoning systems to control your home heating and cooling comfort system, to security and monitoring technology like wireless occupancy sensors and cameras to give homeowners the peace of mind they are looking for. And the beauty of it is Engineered Controls already has integrated smartphone apps for the end-user interface from both Androids and iPhones. So when it comes time to sell, these things will be a major draw and an excellent investment that you've also been able to enjoy."
From the perspective of the local remodeling contractors, there are plenty of great projects that can be done around your house to add value when it comes to selling in the future – or choosing to stay in your home longer after the improvements have been done!
"First, it's crucial to invest wisely as far as the rooms of the home that you are targeting for improvements," advises Nate Bahm, CGR, CAPS, owner of Nate's Custom Renovations, Inc. (lincolnrenovations.com) "Generally as previously touched upon the kitchen and bathroom(s) are the top two places where buyers are looking to be impressed, especially the master bathroom. Second, make sure not to go overboard with your selections. As an example, for those in a neighborhood with the price range of $150,000-$200,000, you'd want to stay away from cherry cabinets, high-end granite, high-end fixtures, and other facets that won't get you the money that they should because of the location. The value of your home will largely be evaluated in comparison to the other homes in the neighborhood, so it's generally not advantageous to have the nicest house in the neighborhood unless you plan on living in it for quite some time. Staying in a reasonable, average price range for the neighborhood with respect to any remodeling projects is a safe bet to get the right price for your home when it comes time to sell. There are many things that won't get you the extra investment back that you've put in, so you'll be thankful for making smart decisions in the long run.
However, there are numerous upgrades that will positively affect the resale value of your house and are investments which you have the propensity to recoup your expenses and even gain more back than what you originally put in. Upgrading surfaces is a major draw, including countertops, flooring, tile or shower surrounds, or anything that would benefit from a 'brand new' appearance. This also includes fixtures and hardware, especially if you're giving the room a more modern look by replacing brass with brushed nickel or oiled bronze. Going back to surfaces, painting makes a big difference but it's not a costly endeavor. Usually if you cover the bases of surfaces and fixtures, your home will have a brand new appearance and feel that will be appealing to buyers and will get you the most out of a smaller investment. Whereas if you get into too big of a project, such as moving walls around, it's a large investment that you won't get back if you're looking to sell within a few years."
He adds, "It helps to understand that what buyers are looking for goes hand-in-hand with what is in the seller's best interest. Buyers want to see modern homes, not ones that will need to be updated. Also, it's difficult for potential buyers to see past the small things and they want a home to be move-in ready, especially since the home itself is a major investment. So if you're living in your home for five more years or longer, try to do gradual updates during that time. Then, when it comes time to sell, you'll have a far shorter list of the other small things that need to be taken care of and you can focus more on decluttering, cleaning, and staging.
You may also find that when updating your home along the way, you'll sell yourself into staying longer just by doing a project that transforms the space. A lot of times we work with clients who may have been intending to sell their homes, but after seeing the possibilities or even the end result they fall back in love with it all over again. So above all, make sure to at the very least schedule a consultation with a professional to discuss the best areas of investment and exactly what the possibilities may be."
"Before selling a home it's important to put yourself in the shoes of the buyer to better understand the features they want," agrees Lindsey Reinke of John Henry's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (www.jhlincoln.com) . "As we get quite a few requests to help clients update their kitchens and bathrooms, we can assist our customers with both their decisions and installations. Having a beautiful kitchen and bathroom can definitely make the difference whether a property sells or not, considering you may get a 100% return on investment or more with a responsible, professionally done remodel of these two areas. Also, take into consideration that if you are planning on selling in three to five years, why not perform the remodel now and enjoy it until you sell your home? There's definitely a chance that you may like the remodel so much it will entice you to stay!"
She continues, "Preparing to sell a home is an important step in the sales process. This is especially important if your next home purchase relies on the sale of your current home. If you are in doubt about what is needed, ask professionals for advice or help so there are no surprises or disappointments. Another advantage you can gain when selling your home is having a plumbing, heating, and air conditioning inspection conducted immediately before you list it so that you can share documentation of the evaluation with prospective buyers. This can be done separately or in conjunction with a full home inspection, depending on your preference. You'll effectively take some of the basic worries out of the purchase because it indicates that you as the owner are willing to back up the quality of your home in writing. If you discover your heating and air conditioning system will not pass an inspection, you can then have it repaired or replaced prior to listing your home without having any issues arise during closing. This is important because items that do not pass inspection can be a deal breaker for most buyers. The more advantages you have in your favor when your home is ready to sell, the better the odds are of selling and getting your asking price with minimal concessions."
Flooring is indeed one of the surfaces of a home that is subject to a lot of wear and tear, making it one of the most common things that will need to be replaced prior to selling. Whether you are replacing carpet, tile, wood, laminate or vinyl flooring, EMO Flooring has you covered. Jacque Lee of EMO Flooring (www.emoflooring.com) advises, "When it comes to flooring, make sure to select materials and colors that will appeal to a majority of home buyers. This includes materials and colors that are suitable and practical for both aesthetic appeal and durability. In this particular instance, neutral colors are recommended as opposed to what is trending in the latest design magazine or TV show. There is, however, an exception to the rule as a current color trend in every flooring material is a grey toned palette that also works very well for remodeling specifically to sell the home. If you are in doubt on what will attract the most buyers or will work best in your home, we have interior designers on staff who can help with the selection of flooring materials as well as matching paint, countertops, and so on depending on the scope of the project. As selling a home is time sensitive in most cases, if you will be replacing any flooring my best advice is to plan ahead and select materials well in advance of when you will be putting your home on the market. Due to lead times on ordering materials and scheduling installation, all decisions should be made and the necessary products should be ordered at least a month in advance."
So in conclusion, there are some major checkpoints to cover when you're getting your home ready to sell. Randy King of King's Home Inspections, LLC (kingsinspections.com) offers the following tips on preparing a home for sale:
1. Get a storage unit and move out about half your furnishings. Less is more. Your rooms will look larger with less furniture.
2. Repaint to neutrals or modern colors. That hot pink color your daughter had to have in her bedroom when she was 13 may have been cute then; it isn't now.
3. Kitchens and bathrooms sell houses. If you are going to spend some remodeling money, that is the first place to do it. New faucets, new drawer hardware, new curtains, new light fixtures are among the inexpensive items that give a bright new look to old cabinets, countertops, etc.
4. Get your outside vegetation under control. Prune shrubs, mow and trim/edge lawns, seal cracks in driveways, replace broken sections of sidewalks, scrape and paint all exterior wood trim, and give your deck a fresh coat of stain. Ensure doors open and close correctly, garage door rollers are lubricated and openers operate correctly, drains clear well, gutters are clean and spikes aren't loose, and the seals around sewer vent stacks are in good condition. Hiring a handyman to go over your house and fix all of the little things shows a potential buyer you have cared for the home. As previously mentioned, you only get one shot at a first impression.
5. Have a pre-listing home inspection done. This identifies issues you may not be aware of, and the inspector can recommend things to repair or upgrade prior to listing that house 'For Sale.' Also, having a pre-listing inspection helps with the sale in that it removes fear. That is the number one obstacle in selling a house–fear that there will be things wrong with it. When you present a pre-listing inspection report, and can demonstrate that you have repaired some or all of the items found during the inspection, it removes fear from the buyer about the house.
6. Buy a home warranty for the house when you put it on the market. It will cost $400-$600 on average, but it protects you and the new owner when the dishwasher decides to leak three weeks after they have moved in, or the furnace fails, etc.
7. Have the shingles assessed for approximate service life left and decide accordingly. If your shingles have about five years life left and you are planning to sell in three years, it may be wise to consider replacing them. Old shingles are usually a major factor in marketing a house.
8. Enlist the services of a Realtor. Their marketing experience, knowledge of the valuations in the area, and their ability to take care of the mountains of paperwork, conduct open houses, advertise, and expose your home to potential buyers is well worth the commission that they charge.
While the market is definitely in favor of sellers currently, buyers are still looking for key things in prospective homes. Moreover, there are plenty of ways to add value to your home so that you are able to sell it for price that it's worth. Ensuring that all the bases are covered will make for a quick sale and a smooth, satisfactory transaction for all parties!


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Janie & Jack Spring Collection Inspires Pretty in Pink Mom & Me Matching Outfits
With NYC, London & Milan Fashion Weeks behind us and the weather finally warming, it is time to start thinking about spring and summer wardrobes. Clearly, we love matching mother daughter outfits but we especially like them when the girls' outfits are young and fresh and the mom's are hip and cool. Both can be stylish yet appropriate Nobody needs to look like cartoon characters as they walk down the street. Check out these fabulous looks we put together based on the 2014 Spring Janie & Jack Spring Collection.
We love these coordinating pink gingham dresses for mom & me. Although not exact matches, both featured mother dresses are modern and stylish and neither make the mom look like a little girl. On the other hand, the Janie & Jack Gingham Silk Duppioni Dress daughter dress is the perfect blend of little girl and the gingham gives it a vintage inspired modern vibe. We've paired both mom and daughter outfits with short white cardigan sweaters and hot pink sunglasses. Too cute! Just click on the featured images to find out more about each piece in the outfits. These dresses would be great to wear on Easter or Passover, out to a special occasion dinner, or even to a daytime wedding.
These mommy & me matching pink and white outfits will wear comfortably through the hot summer months. Adorable pale pink cropped denim with crisp flowing white tops accented with hot pink sunglasses are simple, casual, yet put together. Shredded pink denim lends a sweet hint of grunge to these ripped-up Acne Studios boyfriend jeans for mom and coordinate beautifully with Janie & Jack's classic pink skinny with plenty of stretch to accommodate girls from newborn to age 12. When looking for a top to compliment Janie & Jack's Hot Air Balloon Sateen Top we wanted something comfortable and loose fitting with a small cap sleeve. We love, love, these looks. Just click on the featured images to find out more about each piece in these outfits
For our last matching pair we decided to shake things up a bit. Rather than be completely matchy, matchy we wanted to experiment with a reverse matching look. So basically, mom is wearing a very inexpensive pink gingham top while her daughter is wearing Janie & Jack's pink gingham crop pant. You have to admit, this is way cute especially when accented with the same matching pink sunglasses. Again you can click on the featured images to find out more about each piece in these outfits.
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Summary: These might be our best mother daughter matching outfits yet! They are fresh and young yet sophisticated and modern. Whether you choose matching pink gingham dresses for Easter or easy to wear cropped pants for running around town, both mom and her little one will look and feel great!


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Weekly Recap - 7/21/2015
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Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Recap, our countdown of the Top 5 biggest news, reviews, interviews and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddleboarding. If you've got anything newsworthy, weird or worth reading about, don't be shy to share the scoop with us via e-mail.
5. European Cup Comes To A Close This Weekend In Rome
Heat Score - 70
The Italia Surf Expo World SUP Challenge is to kick off this weekend as the prestigious European Cup Final at this unique beach festival. Following this event, the action will head to Brazil, Japan, California and Hawaii to close the season. Read more about the Italia Surf Expo World SUP Challenge and Stand Up World Series here.
4. Boardworks Introduces the Tracker SUP for Anglers
Heat Score - 75
Boardworks, the makers of award-winning stand up paddleboards, was one of first brands to cater to the growing legion of SUP anglers. Boardworks strengthens its dedication to fisherman this season with the release of the Tracker SUP, a new angling-specific SUP board with a fish-approved color scheme. Learn more about The Tracker here.
3. How To Neatly Roll Up Your Inflatable Paddle Board With The Pump
Heat Score - 82
In the most recent episode released from Red Paddle Co.'s "Whiteboard Wednesday" series, the crew gives us a few tips on how to roll up our inflatables with their revolutionary Titan Pump tucked inside. Here are a few steps to follow.
2. NFL Players Paddle Board For Offseason Training
Heat Score - 89
Former San Diego Chargers team member Drew Brees, now the starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, held an offseason training session this week with a group of his NO Saints teammates that included stand up paddle boarding. Brees, calls San Diego home part time and held this training session to help his teammates prepare for the upcoming season. Watch the teammates train on paddleboards here.
1. How To Do A Cross Bow Backside Turn On A Paddle Board
Heat Score - 96
The Cross Bow backside turn is one that should be in everybody's repertoire as it's a really functional maneuver because of it's relatively quick execution and it's support in down-the-line surfing. Here, Sean Poynter gives us a breakdown on how to properly execute the Cross Bow backside turn on a paddle board.
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The Jockey Club at the Grand Stand
Location: Mackinac Island, Michigan (Across from Grand Hotel)
Address: 1874 Cadotte Avenue, Mackinac Island
Hours: [Seasonal] Luncheon from 11am – 5pm
Dinner from 5:30 pm – 9:00pm Daily
Food Type: Meat, Seafood, Soups & Salads
Price: $75+ per person
Dress Code: Cocktail
Reservations: Recommended for Dinner
Special Diets: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
I absolutely LOVE eating at The Jockey Club when I'm on Mackinac Island. It's such a beautiful restaurant, situated directly across from Grand Hotel and next to the first tee of The Jewel Golf Course, and one that can't be missed by anyone riding down the "main hill" of Mackinac Island. Stepping through the arch of Jockey Club is like stepping into another world where horse racing, the excitement that thrives under the warm summer sun, and gourmet dining all converge, and the experience of dining in a place like this can only be found at this jockey themed restaurant. The exterior's peppy red and yellow colors convey a sense of youthful exubberance that is only heightened by its proximity to laughter on The Jewel golf course. Inside the restaurant is even more grand than the outside, with tartan carpet, jockey cap lighting fixtures, oil paintings dotting the walls, a full, wide bar, and other equestrian themed paraphernalia, Jockey Club is fun, quirky, and regal all at once.
While there is no formal dress code, most every diner whenever we've visited, was dressed in resort formalwear. For women, think Lilly Pulitzer dresses, skirts or chino shorts with an Oxford or polo, and for men the dress typically looks like golfing attire or nicer. Whenever my husband and I have dinner at Jockey Club, we relish in the opportunity to dress up, and wear outfits similar to what we would wear inside Grand Hotel's main dining room. If you'd like some outfit inspiration, or just to see more of what we've worn to dinner on the island in the past, check out this post.
Variety of Dishes:4/5
Wait Time:With reservations, none
Food Quality:5/5
Plating: 5/5
Click here to take the Grand Hotel bucket List Quiz, and see how many of the unique experiences the hotel offers you've done!
Like all other restaurants owned by Grand Hotel, Jockey Club uses only the freshest and finest ingredients available. The seafood is caught fresh daily either from Lake Michigan, like the delightful whitefish, or is flown in directly from the source. Vegetables and garnishes are brought up daily from Detroit's freshest sources, ensuring that each meal served to guests of Jockey Club will be flavorful, nutritious, and memorable. As you can see above, few restaurants in Michigan go so far above and beyond in the careful, creative, and entertaining presentation of dishes. We love seeing the new and exciting ways our delectable meals will be plated, and the delightful preparation of each dish serves to enhance our entire dining experience. While you're dining at Jockey Club, I highly recommend bellying up to the bar and ordering a specialty cocktail here. Their mocktails are also incredible for those who don't imbibe, or for younger people.
I cannot write this post in good conscience without acknowledging how absolutely incredible the staff of Jockey Club are. I was recently diagnosed with a severe gluten allergy, and when last I dined at Jockey Club, I informed my server, and asked him for advice on what I should order. Not only did he return with an entire menu full of gluten free options, he also offered to customize anything that interested me on the main menu. He also informed the other serves and asked that special care be taken when preparing my meal, and the kindness and understanding in his voice when he did this was very touching. I have had unkind things said to me by other wait staff in other places (although never anywhere on Mackinac Island), so it's always a relief to have my inquiries greeted by compassion rather than scorn. If you or someone else in your party have any special dietary needs or allergen concerns, trust that Jockey Club's phenomenal staff will take exceptional care of you and your meal, as will all other members of Grand Hotel's family of restaurants, and rest assured that you will be treated with the dignity and respect that you deserve.
I just love Jockey Club, and some of my favorite memories on Mackinac Island include sitting out on Jockey Club's patio, enjoying a delectable, warm meal as the sun begins to set and the breeze from the Straits of Mackinac plays with my hair. Whenever I think of warm summer days, delicious food shared with wonderful company, and a beautiful atmosphere, I think about the many meals I've enjoyed a Jockey Club.
Golfers are able to order boxed lunches if they call ahead, so that they have a wonderful meal to enjoy out on the greens. Grand Hotel guests who are on the Modified American Plan for dining may opt to take dinners at Jockey Club instead of the main dining room, which is a great change of scenery for those enjoying extended stays, or who just wish to try a new restaurant during their time on Mackinac Island. Unlike the main dining room, or other places inside Grand Hotell, tipping is expected at Jockey Club as way of thanking the staff for their excellent service.
Verdict: I highly recommend visiting The Jockey Club!
Have you had a chance to enjoy a meal at Jockey Club? Check out my review of Woods Restaurant on Mackinac Island, and my Photographic Tour of Grand Hotel!
Read more about Grand Hotel below:
Grand Hotel Bucket List (Quiz)
Woods Restaurant on Mackinac Island
10 Best Places to Grab a Drink at Grand Hotel
Stunning Rooms and Suites at Grand Hotel
12 Things to Know Before Visiting Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI
What to Wear at the Grand Hotel
10 Reasons to Visit Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI
A Guide to Dining at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI
Farewell, fellow adventurers!
xAnnie Fairfax
aka @AnnieWearsIt
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Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
MCEC crew and event staff and ensuring quality standards throughout, as well as complying with the overarching MCEC unity principles.
Manage the development and implementation of systems projects for the installation of new and upgraded systems to support technology services for event delivery
Recommend and implement life-cycle equipment replacement programs
You will be working closely with our Technology Services crew and our ICT team to ensure you are across equipment requirements, as well as liaising with external suppliers when required. You will also be supporting our team with coaching and training on new equipment and providing advice on solutions to support the team.
Your role has a focus on continuous improvement in ensuring you are proactively recommending opportunities to improve MCEC's systems and services when it comes to delivering world-class event technology. You will also be involved in capital expenditure projects that enable MCEC to continue to remain as a world leader in event technology.
Please review the Position Description for more information.
To be successful in this role you are a team player who encourages and supports others and has:
- CTS qualification or equivalent
- Extensive experience in the AV industry, with a focus on the corporate or integration markets
- Experience leading a team of technical specialists
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What's in it for you?
Working at MCEC, each day brings something different. Throughout your journey with us we'll provide you with professional development opportunities and a range of benefits including discounted meals and parking. We're proud that our employees believe the most special part of the MCEC workplace is our inclusive culture, where every opinion is valued.
Please include a cover letter and CV with your application.
Applications must be submitted online. Applications will be reviewed as they come in and suitable candidates contacted for an interview, so don't hesitate to apply!
Please click 'Apply for job' below and follow the link to send your application.
To apply for this job please visit careers.mcec.com.au.


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Facile gestione del progetto - Casi di studio
Miglioramento della fornitura di soluzioni Smart Home dal software di gestione del progetto
myComfort è una piccola società commerciale ceca che fornisce sia agli utenti finali che alle aziende B2B soluzioni Smart Home e integrazione e implementazione di tecnologie.
Gestione completa del ciclo di vita di progetti nel settore bancario - PPF Banka
Prima dell'adozione di Easy Project, PPF Banka utilizzava i classici strumenti di Microsoft Office come MS Excel (per monitorare milestone, task, budget e risorse), MS PowerPoint (per creare report sullo stato di un progetto) e inoltre MS Project (per tenere traccia di milestone e pianificazione di progetti).
Innovazioni nella gestione di progetti supportate da Easy Project - JIRI Models
Società ceca con sede a Pisek. L'azienda è specializzata in prodotti editoriali e di merchandising, in particolare libri divertenti e creativi con motivi popolari per bambini. Per molti anni, hanno collaborato con licenziatari sia nazionali che esteri di primo piano (Walt Disney, Star Wars, Hello Kitty, Krtek, ecc...).
Gestione del Portafoglio di Progetto nel settore della produzione - Bosch Diesel
Bosch Diesel s.r.o a Jihlava è una filiale del Gruppo Bosch, che gestisce un impianto che costa oltre 700 milioni di euro. Da una società di 160 dipendenti nel 1994, è gradualmente diventata il più grande impianto di produzione del mondo all'interno del gruppo Bosch per i sistemi di iniezione diesel Common Rail.
Gestione del Cambio nel settore della produzione - Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric sviluppa tecnologie e soluzioni connesse per gestire energia e processi in modo sicuro, affidabile, efficiente e sostenibile. Il Gruppo investe in ricerca e sviluppo al fine di sostenere l'innovazione e la differenziazione, con un forte impegno per lo sviluppo sostenibile.
Sistema di assistenza per macchinari pesanti - Wirtgen America
Wirtgen America fornisce servizi in oltre 250 località negli Stati Uniti e in Canada, gestiti da 35 rivenditori. La rete di rivenditori vende e consegna macchinari per l'edilizia che includono prodotti di marchi tradizionali: WIRTGEN, VÖGELE, HAMM, KLEEMANN e BENNINGHOVEN.
Gestione dell'Interfaccia nel settore del trasporto pubblico - Odense Letbane
Odense Letbane (Metropolitana Leggera) è un sistema di tram programmato a Odense, in Danimarca. Nell'ambito di questo progetto, è previsto lo sviluppo di un binario di metropolitana leggera di 14,5 km entro il 2020. Diversi appaltatori lavorano alla realizzazione di questo progetto. Per coordinare le loro attività verrà applicata una gestione dell'interfaccia nel corso di questo progetto.
Easy Project for working time reports
MARSHALL CAVENDISH EDUCATION (MC Education) is the leading e-learning solutions and services provider in Singapore. Easy Project helps to manage company (especially time reports) more efficiently and stay ahead of competition.
JSC OmskElectro - solution for clients maintenance
JSC OmskElectro is a statewide electric power provider who overlooks regional electric network and respective services in the whole region of Omsk. Easy Project helps improve their business - constantly.
Air Technology - technological units, buildings
Air Technology develops its activity in design and construction of air-conditioning, refrigeration and electrical equipment. Air Technology uses Easy Project in comprehensive implementation of construction project management, installation, service management, administration and marketing. Easy Project is connected to the ERP system SAP.
Awara - IT Project Management
Awara IT Solutions is one of the leading providers of IT services and solutions for efficient business in Russia. In addition, Awara provides service for customers from Scandinavia and Western Europe. They implemented Easy Project to connect support with project management.
BOHEMIA ENERGY - internal requirements management
Bohemia Energy is the largest alternative supplier of electricity and gas in the Czech Republic. To date of December 31, 2013 Bohemia Energy gained over 500 000 customers. They use Easy Project for service project management and requirements of internal customers.
Boomerang Publishing - project management in a production company
Media company Boomerang Publishing uses Easy Project in its full extend - project planning, resource utilization, invoice flow, making orders and monitoring of finance the financial profitability of each project. The company has more than 5000 active projects in Easy Project.
Cemex - IT Project Management
Multinational company Cemex, that is engaged in the construction and production of building materials, uses Easy Project for IT project management.
Client project management in an advertising agency Minkenberg Medien
Advertising agency Minkenberg Medien GmbH specializes mainly on contracts in digital environment where clients' requirements usually change quickly. Elmar Branch, CEO, told us that Easy Project helps the agency to manage everything to the satisfaction of the most important people - their clients.
Comprehensive project management software in the company Banzai
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DIGITECH ČR - project management in software company
Company DIGITECH ČR operates on the market over 15 years and is a supplier of information technologies for logistics and distribution fields. The company uses Easy Project for the implementations of Project Management and Helpdesk Management.
Elektrowin a.s. - project management and organization
ELEKTROWIN a.s. runs a collective system for the return, separate collection, processing, re-use and disposal of electronic equipment and electric waste. Elektrowin a.s. uses Easy Project to streamline regular organization management and project management.
FG Forrest - solution for effective project management
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Inteli - projects, supplies and AV technology installation
The leading Czech supplier of audiovisual equipment. Exclusive distributor of world leading brands in audio equipment. Inteli uses Easy Project for project management installations, management of internal development projects, marketing, sales and administration.
Internet Projekt a.s. - project management in IT company
Internet Projekt, a.s. create internet portals and applications. It's one of the biggest web companies in the Czech Republic. They implemented Easy Project mainly because of task monitoring of projects and improving of service projects.
KERATECH, project management in engineering
KERATECH is a modern enterprise with its own manufacturing base, founded on the basis of engineering and manufacturing of fireproof materials. They use Easy Project to track orders for clients and for contact management.
PeckaDesign - project management of webdesign
"We create custom web solutions in PeckaDesign . We enjoy this job. For 10 years, we keep the highest workmanship quality of your projects." They switched to project management in Easy Project from Basecamp which was insufficient due to its simplicity.
Pharma Future - project management in the pharmaceutical industry
Pharma Future is engaged in the research and development of unique medical, health and nutritional products. They use Easy Project for complex implementation of coordination, management of research and development projects and in the process of marketing products.
Project management in a production company Hobra-Školník
Hobra-Školník is East-Bohemian company producing and supplying industrial filtration and isolation technology across Europe. They acquired Easy Project under the IT operational program in companies, and they use it for the new product development, project research , marketing and sales.
Project management in manufacturing & construction
ESONIC Inc. is a Czech company engaged in the areas of industrial automation of technological processes and production units. In order to streamline external and internal management, the company decided to look for a software for project and process management.
Projektil - project management in an architectural studio
Architectural Studio Projektil is the leading Czech provider of architectural services and the winner of the Grand Prix. It uses Easy Project for monitoring time worked on the projects in their various stages.
Regional Authority, Local Authority - Project Management
Statutory town of Chomutov implemented Easy Project for managing EU projects and investment projects. The goal was to gain an overview of ongoing projects, coordinate and monitor their progress.
Selection of a suitable project software (interview with CEO of company Become s.r.o.)
Company Become s.r.o. is a dynamic firm focused on enterprise information technologies. We interviewed Robert Zavacký, CEO of this Slovakian company, about the selection process of software for project management and the reason for choosing Easy Project.
The Ministry of Transport - Minister´s Office Management
Easy Project Implementation for the cabinet of the Minister of Transport. Minister´s Office Management - project managing across the intermingling sub-organizations, simplifying of entering tasks from appointments (removing quantities of confusing text documents), coordination of operations in the Cabinet.
Transporeon - effective resource management in logistics
TRANSPOREON group offers 3 SaaS solutions, which currently connect more than 1 000 of shippers, 45 000 of carriers and 100 000 of users from more than 85 countries. Easy Project allows to the group more effective resource management.
Xella CZ - producer of building materials Ytong
A multinational producer of building materials Ytong uses Easy Project primarily for long-term project management, marketing and IT. Marketing campaigns and IT development planning.
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Marilyn P. Chelini
Williamson: Entered into rest on June 23, 2019 at age 89.
Predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Nino L. Chelini; brother in law: Leo Smith.
Marilyn was an avid gardener and reader. She worked at the Williamson Hardware for many years. She was a very social person and loved everyone she met. Her family was her most favorite accomplishment.
Survived by her loving children: Cindy Schmahl, Christine Wagner, Christopher (Lisa), Craig (Debra), Cory (Dawn) Chelini, and Cara (Terry) VanderBrook; 16 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister: Nancy Smith; nieces, nephews and many friends.
At Marilyn's request, calling hours will not be observed, and the courtesy of no flowers. Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of her Life at the Second Reformed Church, 3757 Mill Street, Marion on (Friday) June 28, 2019 at 11:30am. Private interment in Furnaceville Rural Cemetery, Ontario, NY.
Family would like to express their gratitude for the wonderful care and support given to Marilyn during her time at Cherry Ridge.
Expressions of sympathy may be directed in her memory to: St. Ann's Foundation Star Fund: 1500 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621.
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30 Jan 2010, 11:41 PM
I've finally chosen what I want to major in, and its web design. Basically wanting to know if any of you guys are sick of it yet, or if you love what you do. I just want to make sure I'm getting into the right career.
Thanks fellas.
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Audu Maikori, a director on the board of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), has urged Tony Okoroji to let go of power to avoid being "disgraced" like Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe.
For the past few months, there has been a power tussle at COSON, with Okoroji and Efe Omorogbe laying claim to the leadership of the body.
The confusion started after an impromptu meeting of COSON on December 7, 2017, declared Omoregbe as Okoroji's successor.
The former chairman was replaced over allegations of impropriety.
It was alleged that he collects 10% commission on licensing income deemed to have been brought in by him and primarily, because he contracts COSON projects and events to his company, TOPS Limited.
Despite Omorogbe's election, Okoroji was reinstated as the chairman at an extraordinary general meeting of COSON held on December 19.
A faction of the board loyal to Okoroji reinstated him and sacked those who voted for Omorogbe.
Commenting on the crisis, Maikori in a statement made available to TheCable Lifestyle urged Okoroji to withdraw from the tussle and take on a fatherly role in COSON rather than fighting Omoregbe, who was recently arrested by the police on allegations of forgery.
"Okoroji had previously won the respect of many people in the music industry over the years- sadly it may seem that the adulation he once enjoyed has gotten into his head such that he now believes he is above the law and that the laws don't apply to him anymore," Maikori said.
"If I were Tony Okoroji, I would simply have resigned in the face of these grave allegations for the sake of COSON. Instead, Tony has utilized COSON funds to wage a media war against Efe Omoregbe and the board members that voted him out of office. The funny thing about his misdirected campaign is that Efe Omoregbe was unwilling to take the position of Chairman of COSON- it was the repeated pressure from many songwriters, artists, and labels that led to him reluctantly accepting to chair COSON. The fight over the leadership of COSON is to ensure we can build a world-class Collection society that matches up with the potentials of such an important copyrights market like Nigeria.
"If Chief Okoroji believes that he is the only man in Nigeria that can successfully chair COSON, then he should simply comply with the NCC directive and wait for the next AGM and recontest.
"We saw what happened to Robert Mugabe, who clung unto power desperately until he was disgraced out of office. This is the plight of Chief Tony Okoroji who one expects should be playing a fatherly and advisory role in the music industry, instead, he is busy fighting with Efe Omoregbe a man he is old enough to father, all in a bid to hold on to something that he erroneously believes is his birthright."
The Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC), the organisation that regulates the affairs of COSON, had asked the body to revert to status quo in a memo dated February 9.
The memo, seen by TheCable Lifestyle, was signed by Afam Ezekude, director-general of NCC. It was addressed to Okoroji and Omoregbe.
The NCC demanded a probe of the events at the December 19, 2017 meeting and "declared the purported actions as illegal, null and void", directing the board to return to the status quo as at December 7.
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So , finally writing a blog after conducting about 8 hangouts before today's meet we are having engineers meet , vipasna session , Stammering interview , and today a Laughter Meet . As people who joined today's hangout meet are ,
1. Sumit 2. Akshay 3. Harnesh 4. Manoj 5. Bhupendra 6. Mahendra
So our meeting started from 9 am . With introduction session. Then everyone shared their experience of week with Stammering. But this time their is some twist in story , we have to laugh on everyones experience , as we have two choices either cry and die or laugh and live proudly with Stammering . So we choose 2nd choice . Where sumit told his bank experience, where everyone think he is in block and everyone think he is having some serious problem and called a doctor , harnesh shared his experiences with his girlfriend and his Stammering in front of her. Manoj also shared a incidence of police parade which make us all laugh . And finally I shared my experiences in Delhi and Ahemdabad that how I prefer to go from auto by 160 rs instead of going from brts bus by 9 rs just because of my fear and what I faced when I first time gone to Delhi and can't able to ask that which metro will go to rk ashram so I can reach to natya ballet centre and meet Delhi SHG team. Everyone laughed a lot on my experiences. In the end we are having open sharing round in which mahendra shared a shayri , I too shared a poem name " my dear crush ", and sumit shared his experience about today's meet. And our meet end with laughter today . Today I understood instead of talking with people what they losses in life due to Stammering it's better to make them laugh on what they have. Thanx tisa daily I'm learning something new from you.


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