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I was looking for a photo of "me as a stereotypical architect" and I think I found the perfect one: This photo was taken by a dear friend and I think that you could easily play "how to spot an architect": Dressed in black (to simplify the morning rituals), Camper shoes (for comfort), Cycling friendly clothing (to be able to jump on the bike to go to meetings or site at any time), large bag (we no longer carry portfolios but still carry large bags) and a foldable umbrella …which lives in the bag (to give us shelter anytime) …Gosh!
After all that, back to the story:
I decided that my contribution to this day will be sharing my chapter in an on-going project we have at NAWIC titled "Ask the…". It is a collection of mini interviews with professionals of the construction industry to share an insight to their daily lives as well as their journey to get there with the next generation in mind.
It is available for free online and as the project grows we hope that it will become a true reflection of our industry that may attract the new faces we desperately need in order to overcome the Skills Shortage that we are already suffering and it is about to get worst.
Architect: Residential
What do you like most about your job?
"I love the sense of achievement I feel when people move in to the buildings and happily settle in to start a new chapter in their lives. I also love to see communities come together through the process of planning wanting to see their neighbourhoods thrive.
I like to work in a diverse team where everyone brings a new point of view to the table and where each person shares with the team their particular expertise for the benefit of both the team and the project.
I joined the profession to change the world by creating places that allowed people to have a good life and there is , indeed, something very empowering in helping clients and communities achieve their own vision . "
What are the challenges?
"There are many challenges; but i rather look at them as opportunities.
The planning frameworks is complicated and often contradictory, specially in large scale regeneration projects as politics mix with the everyday .
Working and leading a very large team of consultants and architects by shifting the focus from the individual forces to the common goal is also a challenge at times; however, it helps to remember that we don't (individually) have all the answers and who you are doing your job for."
How did you train to be able to do your job?
"I am a real nerd. I love learning about everything. The way I see it, the better I am the more useful I become to the clients I work with and the team.
I commenced my training in architecture in San Sebastian, Spain, where I am from; but i decided to complete my training in the UK because the technical and fragmented nature of my studies made me nervous. I felt that unless I looked at buildings as a whole, I would never be the architect I wanted to be.
I chose the UK because I spoke English and London was a place I felt a connection with. I knew nobody here but this did not stopped me. (There are many Europe wide opportunities for British students too)
Due to a misunderstanding I ended up studying longer than I would have needed to (this I learned years later). However, because of that, I had to find a job and pay my way at a small company where we designed and built our own projects. Hence, by the time I completed my second degree (Architecture in the UK is structured in 3 parts) I had a considerable experience in managing the design process on site whilst many of my peers didn't.
It took me a while to register in the UK because you have to take another course and I had become busy delivering large regeneration projects. Eventually, as one of those came to an end, I saw a window of opportunity and took the exam ."
Did you find any gaps in your studies/training when you started working?
" In Spain only architects can design buildings, If you are not an architect, you cannot. In contrast, in the UK, you do not ned to be an architect to design or build. As a result, the architect has the role of a designer/coordinator and there are many engineers who deal with areas that, in Spain, we were trained to deal with.
Education, in the UK, reflects this. Therefore, if you are thinking about studying in the UK, you will need to carefully consider what type of architect you want to be and find out which school would prepare you best for that as what you learn will be vastly different.
As a senior architect who has been involved in recruitment at the offices where I've worked, I'd say that finding a company where you can get a good practical experience between your degrees is key to complete your training."
Does your job require continuous development? How do you grow/develop in your job?
" Learning never, ever, stops. Not in architecture, nor in any other job. The world is changing at a rapid pace and we need to keep our eyes open to stay competitive and to be competent.
CPD (Continuous Professional Development) is required by the professional bodies in order to ensure that we keep on the top of changes in technologies, legislation and industry wide advances. You are expected to better yourself to stay sharp and offer the best service to your client.
Personally, architecture is something i feel passionate about and it is part of my everyday life. I therefore read a lot of magazines, travel to purposefully visit buildings and regularly attend lectures and exhibitions. These are not chores for me but the tools to let me be who I want to be"
Does your job rely on changing technologies? Are you expected to be up to date or is this something that companies offer?
"It does. The current trend in the industry is to use technology to improve efficiency and part of that plan is using online based platforms to work remotely with the rest of the design team. (you can read more about it on the BIM Coordinator chapter). In order to do this, I have had to learn how to use different softwares that have capacity to do this and the company has paid for it."
Does your job promote awareness on environmental issues?
"Sustainability is more and more embedded into design as legislation requires for minimum standards to be achieved. Then, each client/studio partnership may push the minimum requirements higher.
As the high demand on housing is stretching the boundaries between where you would and where you would not have built in the past, I am interested in developing strategies where by rationalised systems can collectively deal with a variety of issues."
Does it involve community engagement in any form? Does your job require / leave time for you to volunteer or take part in other activities?
" The large regeneration projects require for me to work with the local communities. The involvement depends on where the project fits in. I recently worked in a project where the developer had a development agreement with the local authority that required for us to deliver a new market, a Local Service Centre and elderly accommodation for existing council tenants. I regularly met stake holder from all three groups and worked together to make sure there was a place within the scheme for them.
I have done a lot of volunteering (mentoring at FLUID, collaborating and charing NAWIC (London and South East) in my own time and since the summer, I have incorporated part of what i do to my day to day job as part of the company's CSR. In addition to this, my former company developed a structured mentoring program in support of the least experienced members of staff where I also mentored."
How does a normal day look like for you? Where are you based?
"The day to day changes depending on the stage of the project. When you are in the design stage, there is a lot of time at the office, on the computer ,drawing and testing; but also a lot of time discussing the brief and strategies with both client and wider team. There is also a considerable amount of time negotiating with local planning officers at their offices and consulting local residents on the immediate areas.
When you are in the construction phase, the pace is faster. First you need to work with the team to detail the various strategies and develop the construction details. Then, very often, you need to assist the client choosing the right contractor to build the project. Finally, you need to lead the building of it. This means coordinating the team, answering questions, attending emergency calls on site and addressing emerging issues to do with coordination. It is never boring."
How many people do you work with? Does your job involve team work?
"The team changes depending on the project. Each type of building requires different set of experts and a different number of people.
The construction industry relies on teams and so does architecture. You can do very little without a team as it is highly unlikely that you will design and build a project with your own two hands and no team.
New technologies and efficient methodologies however ,are resulting in a dramatic reduction of the architectural team. In a project where a few years ago I would have worked with 3/4 people to deliver a planning application, I am working on my own with support from an other person at specific stages"
What character traits are useful in your job?
"You have to care about the work you do and be a team player , flexible and honest. You will need to be comfortable asking difficult questions when your client's best interest requires it and you will need to constantly remember that this is not your project but the result of a partnership with your client. (This can be hard when you have put your heart into something and it disappears in front of your eyes. Briefing is key)"
What has been the best decision you have made with regard to your career?
"The best decision was to come to London and stand in my own two feet. However, coming to terms with the limited role of the architect (by comparison with Spain) was a shock at first.
I have since found ways to successfully work within the UK framework and have no regrets."
Any lesson or tip you'd like to share with the younger you?
"At school you are given the impression that you will be able to design what you think is right for a client on a site but this is not a reflection of reality hence the important of a good brief.
Before you do anything, spend time listening to your client/boss and understanding how you can help them realize their "dream/vision". This alternative approach will save you heartache and will give you a sense of purpose as enabler."
Where could someone learn about salary expectations and Training?
RIBA Appointments, salary guide – Link here
Bespoque Careers – Link here
Architects Registration Board – Link here
The Association of Consultant Architects- Link here
Royal Institute of British Architects- Link here
Any useful links you would like to share?
Mimoa – Link here
El croquis – Link here
Architizer- Link here


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West Ham fans blast this man after Everton capitulation: 'Why hasn't he been dropped?'
Joe Hart suffered the wrath of West Ham United fans on Twitter as he turned in another below-par performance in the 4-0 Premier League defeat at Everton.
On a cold Wednesday evening on Merseyside, the home team put their recent poor form behind them to condemn the Hammers to a second defeat in three matches since David Moyes took over as manager earlier this month.
It means that the Londoners remain 18th in the table after 14 matches and now have the worst defensive record in the division, having conceded 30 goals.
And whilst Hart cannot be solely blamed for that statistic, his display at Goodison Park showed why many no longer consider him England's number one goalkeeper.
The 30-year-old conceded a penalty in the first half, dashing off his line only for Dominic Calvert-Lewin to beat him to a loose ball.
The youngster knocked it around Hart, who got a faint touch on the ball before clattering into the forward.
Despite protestations from the former Birmingham City stopper, the penalty stood and Wayne Rooney nodded home from the rebound after seeing his initial effort saved.
The ex-England captain added his second just before the half-hour mark, tucking in at the back post following Tom Davies' cross.
A spell of West Ham pressure after the break looked set to be rewarded when they were granted a penalty of their own, but Manuel Lanzini's spot-kick was parried away by Jordan Pickford.
The Hammers continued to press but after a long ball forward from the home side, Hart raced from his goal and cleared the ball straight to Rooney, who struck a magnificent first-time shot into the unguarded net from inside his own half of the pitch to complete his hat-trick.
There was still time for Everton to add a fourth as Ashley Williams rose highest to head in from a corner to put some gloss on the scoreline for the Toffees.
As for the Irons, they were left to reflect on another poor display that leaves them firmly in a relegation battle.
Hart took the brunt of the blame on Twitter, with the best of the reaction to his performance below:
And if you are Adrian watching the Joe Hart performance you must be thinking 🤔 "if I can't get in this poor #westham side I'm kidding myself if I think I can play for Spain" #taxi #transferwindow Anybody Somebody I am a goalie, get me outta here! #coyi
— Kriss Akabusi MBE OLY (@krissakabusi) November 29, 2017
Defense no idea what they're doing, Joe Hart an absolute goddamn joke who can't even move, this is ridiculous. #COYI
— Daniel M. Ford (@soundingline) November 24, 2017
⚽I still think that Hart is a good keeper despite some terrible performances for WHU and particularly last nights. It is time though to bench him and play Adrian COYI
— Amad Purtow (@aphammer) November 30, 2017
yeah, Hart did horrible, but let's not make it out like that was the decider. sadly. Bilic would've done better than this.. #EVEWHU #COYI
— Gabor (@wtfiGabor) November 29, 2017
After that gaff I think it is seriously time to start thinking about re-instating @AdriSanMiguel as the 1st Choice keeper again. Hart has not looked great to say the least. Not that the back 4 have been great, but that goal is on Hart #COYI #EVEWHU
— Josh Ouellette (@JoshoYouKnow) November 29, 2017
@davidgold you applauded us fans after the Leicester game so when are the board going to play their part? Joe Hart 30 goals conceded in 14 games and Adrian still on the bench! #WHUFC #COYI
— Terry Driscoll (@tdriscool) November 29, 2017
Let's all look on the bright side. Hart can't play on Sunday. Rather have Adrian's heart than Hart. #coyi #whu #irons #EVEWHU #whu #hammers
— HammersSteve (@HammersSteve) November 29, 2017
Joe hart take early retirement. I'll pay your pension #COYI #hammers #westham
— Jack Munroe (@JF_Munroe) November 29, 2017
I have said it over and over there was no need to buy Joe Hart. Darren Randolph was a good goalkeeper #COYI
— Nial O'Farrell (@NialOFarrell) November 29, 2017
Thing with Hart is he will make good saves but then he will make basic errors and cost you points
— Jonesy ☆ (@RockyWhu) November 30, 2017
Not being funny if Adrian was to concede as many goals as hart has he would have been dropped so why hasn't hart been dropped yet
— Ryan (@RyanThorpe_WHU) November 29, 2017

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Village Neighbors to hold Grand Opening Party on October 14
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A Grand Opening Party for Village Neighbors will take place on Sunday, October 14, 2018, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Shutesbury Athletic Club, 282 Wendell Rd. The evening will include dinner, raffles, and oldies music, and is free to residents of Shutesbury, Leverett, Wendell, and New Salem.
Village Neighbors is a volunteer non-profit community of neighbors empowering aging adults to lead independent and engaged lives at home and in their communities, serving elders in Shutesbury, Wendell, Leverett, and New Salem. Village Neighbors welcomes new friends to become helpful volunteers, to be members, as well as to join one of the supportive committees.
Volunteers will provide assistance to members with occasional household tasks, yard work, or minor home repair, as well as technical support for electronic devices and simple computer problems. They will also provide transportation to various appointments, visits with friends, social and cultural events, or grocery or other shopping trips. Additionally, Village Neighbors will provide referrals to vendors such as landscapers, house cleaners, repair persons or home health providers. A simple phone call to a central number will allow members to request a service. Subsidized and waivered membership will be available where there is a need.
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I'm very excited about my latest acquisition. A group signed 1964 UK concert program. Acquired from Perry Cox from his personal collection. An item that he has described as "truly the most aesthetically appealing Beatles signed item Ive seen". I'm thrilled to be adding it to my collection. Will post a photo after I get it framed soon.
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From my experience, even when an autograph is framed behind a UV glass, the ink can still fade (even if it is 99% UV)
I've given a lot of thought in the past to this theory. Myself, I enjoy seeing the actual item framed. I've had my signed Beatles photo framed for almost 20 years and have not seen any degradation. Again, UV glass (expensive) and hung where the sun will never hit it. It has worked for me and I'm happy that it hasn't faded over the years.
But what if it did fade? You got lucky.
I enjoy displaying a high-resolution copy because, worse case, I damaged a $3 copy while I know I'm being a good steward of the original.
On the value side, as much as I don't like this aspect, is this. One good thing about nice items fading over time is that it may help make other similar nice items more valuable (because of increased scarcity of similar items remaining in such good condition.)
With that, I'll rest.
I agree. As I've said, I've struggled with this as well. I have compared my original hi-res printed scans from when I originally acquired it to the current framed version many times throughout the years to see if it has degraded at all and have seen no change. If I did, I would certainly switch it out. Yes, I definitely got lucky - but spent a large chunk of money for museum quality matting and framing and glass to ensure that it didn't happen...so, It worked for me !
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I can't think of a nicer Beatles-signed piece.
Beautiful piece. Congrats!
Absolutely gorgeous...beautiful condition and excellent signatures. It's worth it to spend a bit more to get such a choice piece. You'll never regret it! Congratulations!!
This is a GREAT item!!!
Yes, Fantastic piece !! Will display beautifully with the vibrant red ! Is this an 8" x 10" or larger ? You got a great one !
Thanks! Yes, essentially 8 x 10".
Marc, I guess this is an okay item...I mean...if you're into perfection. Lol. Wow! That's a DREAM piece!


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Bus routes are likely to be taken over by councils in what has been called a "declaration of war" on transport firms.
Representatives of the five Tyne and Wear councils will be recommended to back a controversial plan to effectively nationalise bus routes, granting the region London-style powers over bus fares, timetables and routes.
Nexus, which put together the recommendation for a quality contract process, says it must act now to prevent cuts to the £10m-a year subsidised bus network and other benefits.
In a document prepared for members of the Integrated Transport Authority, councils are warned that without change cuts will mean the money behind all 255 school buses would be removed.
Another 200 bus routes would likely disappear, as would concessionary child fares. Also for the axe would be the Shields Ferry and the Metro Gold Card.
This can be avoided, councils have been told, if they take over the bus routes, using the subsidy and profits to grow the service.
Bus firms have already warned they will challenge the plans in the courts, insisting their voluntary plan to improve services can deliver transport benefits.
Councillors meeting to discuss the plans on Friday are likely to be divided, with opposition Conservative leader Peter Wood saying it "represents a declaration of war by Nexus on the bus companies".
He added: "Nexus believes Stagecoach, in particular, is making too much profit from its provision of bus services in Tyne and Wear.
"But would halving Stagecoach profits really finance better bus services across the board? In the post-war period this was Labour's argument in favour of nationalisation. That didn't work either.
"The aim should be better bus services for passengers in Tyne and Wear, not wresting control of those services from the bus companies.
"A quality contract network would take at least two years to introduce, much longer if, as they have promised, the bus companies make a legal challenge and the courts have the final say. Nexus willing, a quality partnership could be up and running in months.
"Quality contracts transfer the financial risk of running bus services from the bus companies to local councils – any losses would be borne by the council taxpayer."
The Labour chair of the transport authority, Newcastle's David Wood, said it was "a shame" the Sunderland councillor had spoken out ahead of the full debate this week.
He added: "The ITA has done a lot with Nexus and bus operators and it is important to say a decision has not been made yet.
"This is not nationalising this is about getting the best for the travelling public in Tyne and Wear, and that will involve discussions with bus companies thoughout."
Labour councillors and others have been urged to back the plans by Wearside MP Bridget Phillipson, who has led a campaign to get services improved.
The Houghton and Sunderland South MP said: "Local councillors on our Transport Authority face a clear choice. They can either maintain a failed system where operators dictate terms to commuters and local authorities with no legal guarantees, or they can support the introduction of London-style regulation which could help grow our economy and provide better services to passengers."


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Plum Sykes dishes on her latest novel's killer twist
Society author celebrates her new book at a party at Burberry Houston
Victoria "Plum" Sykes, Vogue contributing editor and "Party Girls Die in Pearls" author, is first and foremost, a feminist, she says.
Surprised? Don't be.
Despite being credited as one of the "chick-lit" genre's founding figures, the English-rose-turned-writer behind "Bergdorf Blondes" and "The Debutante Divorcee" is quick to point out that the term "chick lit" is slightly derogatory. And sexist.
"Maybe it was invented by a man," Sykes, 47, suggested over afternoon tea at Hotel ZaZa last week. "Let's face it, they don't call anything 'boy-lit.' Having said that, it's a very useful phrase for marketing purposes, because in a nutshell, this book is written by a woman, for women."
It's also an ideal summer read for 1980s nostalgics and rom-com enthusiasts, though this time around, there's is a decidedly modern slant. Unlike the privileged damsels-in-distress of fiction past, the two protagonists in Sykes' third novel are well-polished heroines, not husband-hunters.
"The book is the story of Ursula, a freshman at Oxford University, and her best friend Nancy, who's an American study-abroad student," she explains. "They arrive expecting books and ballgowns, but find a body."
When Ursula discovers one of her glamorous classmates has been murdered, she dives into the investigation - and story - for the university newspaper. There's no shortage of suspects at the upper-crust parties Ursula attends.
As is her signature, the plot draws liberally from Sykes' own life. She, too, attended Worcester College at the University of Oxford, 1988-1992. Just don't expect her to recall any information relating to her history degree.
"I was in the library all day and in a ballgown every night," she says, chuckling. "There were a lot more boys than girls at that time. Few girls went to university and far fewer went to Oxford. I was invited to everything because there weren't any other girls to invite."
But there was no shortage of dramatic material befitting a whodunit. Sykes recalls that a fellow student murdered his girlfriend and buried her body beneath the floor boards in his dorm.
"I do wonder now whether that case has always stuck with me," she says.
Not that the future best-selling author's college experience was all doom and gloom. The late '80s were her introduction to preppy culture, excess and glamour.
"I was particularly amused by Sloane Rangers, which was the English version of a preppy. Lady Diana was the ultimate Sloane Ranger," Sykes says. "Lots of girls wanted to dress like her - with pleated skirts, high-neck collars and pearls. I thought it would be fun to do a spoof or satire on these people who think they're posh."
By comparison, Houstonians are unironically turned-out.
"To an English person, you all seem immaculate," Sykes says, before sharing that her own look - white Rag & Bone jeans and a Vince cardigan - was from (where else?) Bergdorf Goodman.
"You're all very well-groomed, very dressy and you're not afraid to be very feminine. Even the way that women talk here is so nice; it's unaggressive compared with New York or London."
All points considered, the crowd that gathered at the Burberry boutique for an exclusive "Party Girls Die in Pearls" book signing later that evening stands in a class apart. Sykes herself changed into one the British luxury brand's shift dresses and crystal-encrusted Manolo Blahnik pumps to greet philanthropists Lynn Wyatt and Isabel David, real-estate executive Carolyn Wolff Dorros and oncologist Ishwaria Subbiah. Allison Sarofim, who hosted Sykes' Galleria debut for a "Bergdorf Blondes" book party back in 2006, paired up with her sister-in-law Courtney Sarofim for Monday night's intimate gathering.
"When I was thinking about the book tour I thought, 'How do I get the message out there to the women I want to speak to?' " Sykes says. "You can sign books in bookshops, which I've been doing, but adding fashion stores just adds a whole other layer of people who wouldn't go to a bookshop necessarily."
The moral of Sykes' story, then, is that women can be both feminists and feminine, fashion-forward and forward-thinking. In fact, she and husband Tony Rowland are raising daughters Ursala and Tess, ages 10 and 6, with a feminist ideology, she says.
This is a former Oxford party girl who knows her audience - and what she wants to read.
"My books are all quite frothy and light because I think that life is quite hard for most people. There's always something horrible going on," she says.
"If you can escape for a bit with a book, especially in Houston where you've all got swimming pools, what a great way to pass a couple of hours, you know?"


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Its the most wonderful time of the year! Its spring time! So, to make sure your garden and patio are in tip top shape for summer 2015 browse through these activities:
1. Clear away and compost the dead stalks of perennials that may harbour unwanted diseases and bugs.
2. Prune shrubs and small trees to maintain good form and vigour (except the few mentioned in our fall post about species that should be pruned in the fall. Click here if you would like to see this post)
3. Rake lawns to remove winter debris; this also helps aerate the soil.
4. Wash summer hummingbird and butterfly feeders thoroughly to avoid the buildup of harmful moulds and bacteria.
5. Clean out bird boxes to avoid diseases and pests (such as mites) that can harm feathered visitors to your garden.
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RALEIGH, N.C. – The Shaw University men's tennis team dropped a 5-2 to Catawba College Monday afternoon at Lions Park. The loss dips the Bears to a 0-2 start for 2019 while the Indians improve to 3-2 on the season.
Shaw trailed 2-1 after doubles action with senior Daniel Ac (Kikinda, Serbia) and Diego Nino (Bogota, Columbia) registered a 6-4 win at the No. 2 doubles. The Bears was able to secure two wins at the No. 1 and No. 2 singles led by junior Diego Leal (Bucaramanga, Columbia) with 6-4, 6-2 victory while senior Ngonidzash Makambwa (Mabelreign Harare, Zimbabwe) fought hard for a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win. However, the Indians claimed victories at the No. 3, 4, 5 and 6 positions in addition to the No. 1 and 3 doubles.
The Bears will return to action Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Pfeiffer for a tilt beginning at 3 p.m.
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Singles competition
1. LEAL, Diego (SU-M) def. Jack Joel (CATM) 6-4, 6-2
2. MAKAMBWA, Ngonidzash (SU-M) def. Luca Picci (CATM) 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
3. Ryen Reid (CATM) def. NINO, Diego (SU-M) 6-2, 6-2
4. Cason Hiers (CATM) def. AC, Daniel (SU-M) 6-2, 6-3
5. Adam Rocko (CATM) def. UDOFE, Destiny (SU-M) 6-2, 7-5
6. Darius Perkins (CATM) def. MUNOZ, Gabe (SU-M) 6-2, 6-2
Doubles competition
1. Ryen Reid/Luca Picci (CATM) def. LEAL, Diego/MAKAMBWA, Ngonidzash (SU-M) 6-4
2. AC, Daniel/NINO, Diego (SU-M) def. Jack Joel/Cason Hiers (CATM) 6-4
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|IUPAC names
Carbon oxide sulfide[citation needed]
Carbonyl sulfide[1]
3D model (JSmol)
|ECHA InfoCard
|EC Number
PubChem CID
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
|Molar mass
|60.075 g/mol
|colorless gas
|2.51 g/L
|Melting point
|Boiling point
|0.376 g/100 mL (0 °C)
0.125 g/100 mL (25 °C)
|very soluble in KOH, CS2
soluble in alcohol, toluene
|-32.4·10−6 cm3/mol
Heat capacity (C)
|41.5 J/mol K
Std molar
entropy (S
|231.5 J/mol K
Std enthalpy of
formation (ΔfH⦵298)
|-141.8 kJ/mol
|Safety data sheet
|Carbonyl sulfide MSDS
|NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
|Explosive limits
|Related compounds
Related compounds
|Carbon dioxide
Carbon disulfide
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Carbonyl sulfide is the chemical compound with the linear formula OCS. Normally written as COS as a chemical formula that does not imply its structure, it is a colourless flammable gas with an unpleasant odor.[not verified in body] It is a linear molecule consisting of a carbonyl group double bonded to a sulfur atom. Carbonyl sulfide can be considered to be intermediate between carbon dioxide and carbon disulfide, both of which are valence isoelectronic with it.
Carbonyl sulfide decomposes in the presence of humidity and bases to carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide.[2][3][4]
This compound is found to catalyze the formation of peptides from amino acids. This finding is an extension of the Miller–Urey experiment and it is suggested that carbonyl sulfide played a significant role in the origin of life.[5]
Carbonyl sulfide is the most abundant sulfur compound naturally present in the atmosphere, at 0.5±0.05 ppb, because it is emitted from oceans, volcanoes and deep sea vents. As such, it is a significant compound in the global sulfur cycle. Measurements on the Antarctica ice cores and from air trapped in snow above glaciers (firn air) have provided a detailed picture of OCS concentrations from 1640 to the present day and allow an understanding of the relative importance of anthropogenic and non-anthropogenic sources of this gas to the atmosphere.[6] Some carbonyl sulfide that is transported into the stratospheric sulfate layer is oxidized to sulfuric acid.[7] Sulfuric acid forms particulate which affects energy balance due to light scattering.[8] The long atmospheric lifetime of COS makes it the major source of stratospheric sulfate, though sulfur dioxide from volcanic activity can be significant too.[8] Carbonyl sulfide is also removed from the atmosphere by terrestrial vegetation by enzymes associated with the uptake of carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, and by hydrolysis in ocean waters.[9][10] Loss processes, such as these, limit the persistence (or lifetime) of a molecule of COS in the atmosphere to a few years.
The largest man-made sources of carbonyl sulfide release include its primary use as a chemical intermediate and as a byproduct of carbon disulfide production; however, it is also released from automobiles and their tire wear,[11] coal-fired power plants, coking ovens, biomass combustion, fish processing, combustion of refuse and plastics, petroleum manufacture, and manufacture of synthetic fibers, starch, and rubber.[2] The average total worldwide release of carbonyl sulfide to the atmosphere has been estimated at about 3 million tons/year, of which less than one third was related to human activity.[2] It is also a significant sulfur-containing impurity in synthesis gas.
Carbonyl sulfide is present in foodstuffs, such as cheese and prepared vegetables of the cabbage family. Traces of COS are naturally present in grains and seeds in the range of 0.05–0.1 mg·kg−1.
Carbonyl sulfide has been observed in the interstellar medium (see also List of molecules in interstellar space), in comet 67P[12] and in the atmosphere of Venus, where, because of the difficulty of producing COS inorganically, it is considered a possible indicator of life.[13]
Carbonyl sulfide is used as an intermediate in the production of thiocarbamate herbicides.[3] Carbonyl sulfide is a potential alternative fumigant[14] to methyl bromide and phosphine. In some cases, however, residues on the grain result in flavours that are unacceptable to consumers, e.g. barley used for brewing. Carbonyl sulfide is readily converted to the gaseous signaling molecule hydrogen sulfide by carbonic anhydrase enzymes in plants and mammals. Because of this chemistry, the release of carbonyl sulfide from small organic molecules has been identified as a strategy for delivering hydrogen sulfide in different biological contexts.[15] In ecosystem science, carbonyl sulfide is increasingly often being used to describe the rate of the photosynthesis.[16]
Carbonyl sulfide was first described in 1841,[17] but was apparently mischaracterized as a mixture of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. Carl von Than first characterized the substance in 1867. It forms when carbon monoxide reacts with molten sulfur. This reaction reverses above 1200 K (930 °C; 1700 °F). A laboratory synthesis entails the reaction potassium thiocyanate and sulfuric acid. The resulting gas contains significant amounts of byproducts and requires purification.[18]
Hydrolysis of isothiocyanates in hydrochloric acid solution also affords COS.
As of 1994, limited information existed on the acute toxicity of carbonyl sulfide in humans and in animals.[3] High concentrations (>1000 ppm) can cause sudden collapse, convulsions, and death from respiratory paralysis.[2][3] Occasional fatalities have been reported, practically without local irritation or olfactory warning.[3] In tests with rats, 50% animals died when exposed to 1400 ppm of COS for 90 minutes, or at 3000 ppm for 9 minutes.[3] Limited studies with laboratory animals also suggest that continued inhalation of low concentrations (~50 ppm for up to 12 weeks) does not affect the lungs or the heart.[3]
- ^ a b International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (2005). Nomenclature of Inorganic Chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2005). Cambridge (UK): RSC–IUPAC. ISBN 0-85404-438-8. p. 292. Electronic version.
- ^ a b c d "Carbonyl Sulfide CASRN: 463-58-1". Hazardous Substances Data Bank. National Library of Medicine.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Chemical Summary for Carbonyl Sulfide". U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 2013-07-19.
- ^ Protoschill-Krebs, G.; Wilhelm, C.; Kesselmeier, J. (1996). "Consumption of carbonyl sulphide (COS) by higher plant carbonic anhydrase (CA)". Atmospheric Environment. 30 (18): 3151–3156. Bibcode:1996AtmEn..30.3151P. doi:10.1016/1352-2310(96)00026-X.
- ^ Leman L, Orgel L, Ghadiri MR (2004). "Carbonyl sulfide-mediated prebiotic formation of peptides". Science. 306 (5694): 283–6. Bibcode:2004Sci...306..283L. doi:10.1126/science.1102722. PMID 15472077.
- ^ Montzka, S. A.; Aydin, M.; Battle, M.; Butler, J. H.; Saltzman, E. S.; Hall, B. D.; Clarke, A. D.; Mondeel, D.; Elkins, J. W. (2004). "A 350-year atmospheric history for carbonyl sulfide inferred from Antarctic firn air and air trapped in ice" (PDF). Journal of Geophysical Research. 109 (D18): 22302. Bibcode:2004JGRD..10922302M. doi:10.1029/2004JD004686. eid D22302.
- ^ Crutzen, P. (1976). "The possible importance of COS for the sulfate layer of the stratosphere". Geophysical Research Letters. 3 (2): 73–76. Bibcode:1976GeoRL...3...73C. doi:10.1029/GL003i002p00073.
- ^ a b Seinfeld, J. (2006). Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics. London: J. Wiley. ISBN 978-1-60119-595-1.
- ^ Kettle, A. J.; Kuhn, U.; von Hobe, M.; Kesselmeier, J.; Andreae, M. O. (2002). "Global budget of atmospheric carbonyl sulfide: Temporal and spatial variations of the dominant sources and sinks". Journal of Geophysical Research. 107 (D22): 4658. Bibcode:2002JGRD..107.4658K. doi:10.1029/2002JD002187.
- ^ Montzka, S. A.; Calvert, P.; Hall, B. D.; Elkins, J. W.; Conway, T. J.; Tans, P. P.; Sweeney, C. (2007). "On the global distribution, seasonality, and budget of atmospheric carbonyl sulfide (COS) and some similarities to CO2". Journal of Geophysical Research. 112 (D9): 9302. Bibcode:2007JGRD..11209302M. doi:10.1029/2006JD007665. eid D09302.
- ^ Pos W, Berreshein B (1993). "Automotive tire wear as a source for atmospheric OCS and CS2". Geophysical Research Letters. 1 (9): 815–818. Bibcode:1993GeoRL..20..815P. doi:10.1029/93GL00972.
- ^ Rosetta Blog. "OMET'S FIREWORK DISPLAY AHEAD OF PERIHELION". blogs.esa.int. European Space Agency. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
- ^ Landis, G. A. (2003). "Astrobiology: the Case for Venus" (PDF). Journal of the British Interplanetary Society. 56 (7–8): 250–254. Bibcode:2003JBIS...56..250L.
- ^ Bartholomaeus, Andrew; Haritos, Victoria (2005). "Review of the toxicology of carbonyl sulfide, a new grain fumigant". Food and Chemical Toxicology. 43 (12): 1687–1701. doi:10.1016/j.fct.2005.06.016. PMID 16139940.
- ^ Steiger, Andrea K.; Pardue, Sibile; Kevil, Christopher G.; Pluth, Michael D. (2016-06-15). "Self-Immolative Thiocarbamates Provide Access to Triggered H2S Donors and Analyte Replacement Fluorescent Probes". Journal of the American Chemical Society. 138 (23): 7256–7259. doi:10.1021/jacs.6b03780. ISSN 0002-7863. PMC 4911618. PMID 27218691.
- ^ Yakir, Dan; Montzka, Stephen A.; Uri Dicken; Tatarinov, Fyodor; Rotenberg, Eyal; Asaf, David (March 2013). "Ecosystem photosynthesis inferred from measurements of carbonyl sulphide flux". Nature Geoscience. 6 (3): 186–190. Bibcode:2013NatGe...6..186A. doi:10.1038/ngeo1730. ISSN 1752-0908.
- ^ Couërbe, J. P. (1841). "Ueber den Schwefelkohlenstoff". Journal für Praktische Chemie. 23 (1): 83–124. doi:10.1002/prac.18410230105.
- ^ Ferm R. J. (1957). "The Chemistry of Carbonyl Sulfide". Chemical Reviews. 57 (4): 621–640. doi:10.1021/cr50016a002.
Further reading
- Beck, M. T.; Kauffman, G. B. (1985). "COS and C3S2: The Discovery and Chemistry of Two Important Inorganic Sulfur Compounds". Polyhedron. 4 (5): 775–781. doi:10.1016/S0277-5387(00)87025-4.
- Svoronos P. D. N.; Bruno T. J. (2002). "Carbonyl sulfide: A review of its chemistry and properties". Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 41 (22): 5321–5336. doi:10.1021/ie020365n.


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Each room has independently-controlled heating, and the high ceilings complement the spacious layout. There are two fridges in the upscale kitchen, with granite countertops in all the bathrooms and the kitchen, and a washer and dryer are inside. We're throwing in a big-screen TV, and Ethernet and cable TV hookups are located throughout the house. The air is clean, because it's completely smoke-free.
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Brendan Rodgers reckons the "explosive" style of Moussa Dembele was a major cause in yet another hamstring injury that will see the French striker miss Celtic's Champions League second-round qualifier at home to Rosenborg on Wednesday.
Dembele, 22, scored two goals in last week's 3-0 win against Armenian club Alashkert at Parkhead as the Scottish champions completed a 6-0 aggregate victory but limped off in the second half.
"Moussa will probably be out for a couple of weeks, certainly both legs of this round," Celtic manager Rodgers told reporters on Tuesday.
"It is a minor strain. Sometimes the hamstring can be six to eight weeks but this is one that from the time it happened, we have been told two to three weeks maximum.
"It is unfortunate because he has looked very good over pre-season but he will be back fit and strong."
The former Liverpool boss added: "Maybe he has it once or twice a year. Sometimes you get that with explosive players.
"As I say, they are into the season early. He couldn't have done any more. He came back lean and fit, it is just one of those unfortunate things. But he will be back soon."
The Northern Irishman said that, ideally, clubs would not be playing fixtures as early as July.
"I feel for all the coaches up here, in terms of Champions League, Europa League and the (League) Cup games," Rodgers remarked. "Managers and players are expected to be in full flow within one or two weeks which is unrealistic really."
"I feel for all managers and players who are having to get teams out to win games when this time of the season is for fitness," added Rodgers, who also said Odsonne Edouard had overcome a knee injury ahead of the first leg against Norwegian side Rosenborg.
Celtic, the first British club to win the European Cup back in 1967, have played in the Champions League proper in the last two years but now face four qualifiers instead of three this season.
Greek club AEK Athens are waiting for Celtic if they beat Rosenborg, who recently experienced off-field turmoil when manager Kare Ingebrigtsen and his assistant Erik Hoftun were sacked last week -- a decision that led to the Rosenborg players issuing a statement saying they "vehemently disagreed" with the move.
"Obviously the manager previously had great success and it sound like he built up a real bond with the players," said Rodgers.
"For them to qualify and for him to lose his job was obviously a surprise and the support of the players and the supporters showed they maybe weren't so happy with the decision.
"However, the club has made the decision and the players and the new coach (Rini Coolen) has to move on.
"It can work one or two ways. It can either galvanise the team or it can have a negative effect.
"But our concentration is very much on ourselves to do our own job and we will look to do that over the two legs."


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As you know I recently embraced the large floral ring trend thanks to my fashionable sister-in-law but when it comes to jewelry multiple rings are not really my thing (for which my husband's wallet is grateful). Maybe because I don't pay a lot of attention to my hands; I don't get manicures or spend hours shaping my nails into perfect ovals. They're clean and that's about as far as I'll go.
For a number of reasons bracelets are more interesting. One, it may be an outdated fashion rule, but I don't like my glasses and earrings to clash so I stick largely with silver, gold, and copper earrings. Anything too big also feels odd as if there is simply too much going on around my face. Two, another personal preference, necklace and earrings should, to some degree, match. OK, you've now decided I'm one of those matchy-matchy people, which I'm really not except when it comes to jewelry. I would have been so happy in the old days when they made sets of everything and you got a necklace, bracelet, earrings, and if you were really rich, a tiara. All the work done for you!
Earlier this year I indulged my bracelet love with the purchase below (after almost two years of looking at cuff bracelets- I was so ahead of this trend) but instead of being satisfied I've continued bookmarking images of other lovelies I'd like to own. It might be because I'm actually contemplating showing my wrists after a long winter and damp chilly seemingly unending spring. Mind you, I did not say arms. We have yet to hit above 60 degrees for more than 3 days so I'm simply considering layering and ¾ length sleeves.
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Here are few of my favorites.
Energy Muse makes beautiful intention-based jewelry. Each stone is carefully chosen for its spiritual properties and each piece arrives with a detailed scroll explaining how it was made. You can choose to believe or not but I find them inspiring and like to feel that I am getting a little extra help when I need it!
Mandy Allen Metal Arts- anodized aluminum, light and fun for summer
When (if) I want to splurge Carelle makes gorgeous, colorful pieces. On my wish list...
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When life gets crazy and the stress starts to set in, sometimes you need a little reminder of life's beauty. Inspire yourself - and your loved ones - each day with this decorative wall decor, showcasing the words "home sweet home". Simply hang it by the front door to instantly soothe your mind when you walk into your home, sure to have you smiling as you slip off your coat. Or, if it's sweet dreams that you're after, try it above your bed along with a few framed family photos to make your master suite feel like a cozy retreat.
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After being largely shut out last year, pro-life and pro-family advocates are taking a more prominent role at CPAC, the premier annual gathering of conservatives held outside Washington, D.C., from Thursday through the weekend.
At the same event last year, Breitbart reported that not a single panel or specific speaker on pro-life issues had been scheduled. Pro-lifers noted panels on the IRS scandal, immigration, Common Core, privacy, gun control, and criminal justice reform. They saw panels on career counseling, making friends, pot-smoking, making posts go Upworthy, and even a panel on Vaccines vs. Leeches. Though there were speakers noted for their pro-life advocacy, they were speaking on other issues.
A number of pro-life leaders spoke to Breitbart last year and complained about the dearth of speakers on their issue, including Kristan Hawkins of Students for Life, Troy Newman of Operation Rescue, Paul Rondeau, then of American Life League, and Ryan Bomberger of the Radiance Foundation.
This year is different, likely because of the new chairman of the American Conservative Union, overall sponsor of the event that draws many presidential aspirants. Matt Schlapp and his wife Mercy have impeccable pro-life credentials since before their time in the Bush White House and down to today. They are close friends with pro-life activist Reverend Pat Mahoney in the work he does.
Schlapp told Breitbart's Matt Boyle last week that they are making a deliberate attempt to embrace social conservatives this year.
Though still largely about economic, regulation, and national security issues, this year, pro-lifers have two panels. Charmaine Yoest of Americans United for Life is hosting a panel on how to confront the abortion industry as a big business. And a number of pro-life advocates–Marjorie Dannenfelser and Darla St. Martin–are speaking at a panel on pro-life success stories.
Two panels will even touch on something of a third rail for libertarian conservatives: gay marriage. Tony Perkins of Family Research Council is hosting a panel on religious freedom, something social conservatives see as under assault in the gay marriage debate. And the American Principles Project is hosting a panel about the future of marriage in America.
The LGBT issue may get an airing out when Breitbart News Chairman Stephen K. Bannon gives the Andrew Breitbart Defender of the First Amendment Award to Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson, who quite famously stood up for traditional marriage and came under sustained attack from gay marriage supporters. They tried to get him to apologize under threat of losing his highly popular show. He refused and backed them down.
All the possible presidential candidates who are speaking this week will likely mention the pro-life issue. Social conservatives are seen as one of the important pillars of the conservative three-legged stool.
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Maity, Debanjan and Deepa, Melepurath (2019) PHOTOSENSITIVE SELENIUM NANOPARTICLES TETHERED TO SILICON NANOWIRES FOR SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION. Masters thesis, Indian institute of technology Hyderabad.
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This work aims at fabricating different types of liquid junction silicon nanowire solar cells and testing their photovoltaic performance. Se NPs are p-type, visible light responsive electrically conductive material that has been synthesized using a very simple and facile hydrothermal method. The n-type silicon wafers are etched using metal catalyzed electroless etching method to produce SiNWs. The SiNWs because of its several beneficial optical and structural properties is applied as photoanode. 0.05 M Br2 in 8.6 M HBr redox mix is used as electrolyte and carbon fabric as counter electrode. The highly expensive Pt electrode which is reported in previous literature is replaced with robust and highly conductive carbon cloth which reduces the cost of device fabrication. When SiNWs is used as photoanode the solar cell gives an efficiency of 4.91%. But when this SiNWs are modified by dropcasting photoconductive SeNPs over it then 43% rise in efficiency is observed. This rise in efficiency is mainly attributed to the hole transporting property of Se NPs through its c axis of hexagonal crystal structure. This facile hole transportation reduces charge recombination in electrode-electrolyte interface and enhances solar cell performance. The previously reported electrocatalytic metal NPs like Au and Pt are replaced by Se. The expensive Metal nanoparticles like Au and Pt can only act as electron trappers where as SeNPs are hole conductors and thus can rapidly transport the photogenerated holes. These photogenerated holes causes photooxidation and reduces the device performance and stability. But in presence of hole transporting material like Se NPs photooxidation is minimized and device performance is further improved compare to Au nanoparticle decorated SiNWs electrode. To prove this statement a control cell experiment is performed. The results show a 1.5 times rise in efficiency when SiNWs are decorated using Se NPs but for Au NPs the efficiency is almost same as the pristine SiNWs electrode. Optical, structural, PEC, and impedance studies furnish a deep understanding of the phenomena involved in yielding a superior performing liquid-junction PEC solar cell based on the Se NPs@Si NW photoanode.
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New joint venture will focus on healthcare, education and utilities and may also invest in the wider Middle East and Levant
Bahrain's Investcorp Bank and Standard Life Aberdeen plan to raise $800 million to $1 billion for a fund to invest in infrastructure in the Gulf Cooperation Council.
The venture between the Bahrain-based alternative-assets manager and the Scottish firm's Aberdeen Standard Investments unit will focus on healthcare, education and utilities. It may also invest in the wider Middle East and Levant.
"The GCC region has always benefited from significant availability of capital from the state," Investcorp co-Chief Executive Officer Hazem Ben-Gacem said in an interview in Abu Dhabi. "Now with oil at half what it was a few years ago and the ambition of governments to diversify away from oil, the window is opening for private capital to play a bigger role in this area."
The partnership comes as Investcorp pushes ahead with plans to boost assets under management to $50 billion through acquisitions and growth in its private equity, real estate and alternative investments units. Last month, it announced a $1 billion European buyout fund in partnership with Coller Capital.
Set up in 1982, Investcorp is the Gulf's largest private investor in U.S. real estate and has charted a new growth plan after a shift in management in 2015. Abu Dhabi sovereign investment fund Mubadala Development Co. acquired a 20 percent stake in Investcorp in 2017 as part of its strategy to grow through partnering with other investment firms.
Investcorp expects to have a first close for the fund at about $250 million in the summer and reach its target size about 12 months later, Ben-Gacem said. Besides the region, there is interest from Asian investors in the venture as the Gulf carries the advantage of being an emerging market with dollar pegs, reducing currency risk, he said.
Investcorp is already evaluating deals and will announce its investments at the time of the first close -- each of which would involve investing between $50 million to $80 million. It expects returns of between 11 percent to 14 percent, Ben-Gacem said.
"Saudi Arabia will undoubtedly be a big part of the fund given the plans to privatize a lot of healthcare assets over the next few years," he said. "I hope this will be the first of many funds with Aberdeen, and all being well we could be back in the market for a second fund in a few years from now."


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Let's face it, from time to time you have a translation job that you might not really enjoy working on. It could be a financial translation (a report with very dry data) or a document with a topic not very appealing to you. So you will end up in a situation where you have to keep yourself productive throughout the day and complete the job as soon as possible. Sometimes you procrastinate and that, of course, is not a good thing not only because you delay your task but also because it interferes with the other things. You can't for example read a book because the fact you have that translation to work on keeps coming to your mind. So here are some tips and tricks that have been tried and tested:
Have breaks, but not too often
It is very important to concentrate and keep moving on without interruption. I personally find it harder to start than to keep pushing on. On the other hand, it is clearly not advisable nor healthy to work 5 hours without a break. When translating documents, I take a 5 to 10 minute break every hour or so. I use this time to walk or to stretch a bit. It is always better to do some physical activity as translating documents doesn't require much. Keep away from reading news online, as they can easily absorb you for a long time before you realise it. The key is variety and to mix mental and physical activity as much as possible.
Stay away from the TV
TV is a real distractor. Having a TV in your office (study/ room) is not a good idea, as it can suck you in for a long time. I prefer having a radio playing low in the background. It gives me a pleasant atmosphere to work in.
Plan and prioritise: important tasks first
It is essential to plan your day first thing in the morning, but don't spend more than 5 minutes doing that. The most productive period of the day is the morning. Make sure you schedule all your important tasks before lunch time and start with the important tasks first. Keep the meetings and appointments for the afternoon.
I simply cannot imagine a linguist working efficiently without proper sleep. Of course, sometimes you might need to stay up and translate late into the night to meet a tight deadline. But this is definitely not the way forward. You shouldn't make a habit out if it. If you go to bed early, thenyou wake up early so you can do more of your work during the most productive hours of the day – in the morning.
Think about the outcome
To keep myself motivated, I usually use this trick as well. I have the end result in mind. This is, most of the times, a cheque. We all have to make a living after all.
If you have any tips or tricks you would like to share, please leave a comment.
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Monday, August 8, 2011
Friendship warms the heart !!!
Today I want to show you a card which was inspired by a group of friends , Do you hear about "BookEndz" group , well if you have not, why do you not visit them HERE.
For my card I did use the adorable digi image by Elisabeth Bell ~ "A Tasty Read"
She is coloured with Copics. The cute embelishment is from Make it Crafty - chipbord which was coloured with copics so does the flowers. You can buy the chipbords from Make it Crafty in Australia or in Europe from "Quixotic Paperie" .
I'm entering this into the following fabulous challenges:
CMC - Colour your Embelishments and Friendship Themed card
Craft Us Crazy ~ Anything Goes
Dutch dare Card Challenge ~ For The Kids
Crafts and Me ~ Anything Goes
Wish you all a fantastic week!
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Beautiful as always! Your background paper is perfect for the image, and your colouring is fantastic!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 6:14 PM
EEEK!! I love love LOVE this project hun!! Gorgeous coloring of this image and a stunning layout!! ;)ReplyDelete
I love that stamp, Renkata, it's so adorable, and of course you coloured her as beautifully as ever. CoBReplyDelete
Wow Renkata alweer zo'n pracht kaartje!ReplyDelete
Groetjes heidy
Beautiful card!! So very pretty!ReplyDelete
Such a beautiful card, Renkata! I LOVE the image you have used and your great colouring! I love all the dots too:-)! Hugs Delphine xxReplyDelete
I just love her... Just so cute as always. I love how you did your ribbons looks so awesome. That paper in the background is perfect also.ReplyDelete
So cute! Love the papers! Thank You so much for joining us at Dutch Dare!ReplyDelete
Your coloring is gorgeous and so is your card creation, Renkata!ReplyDelete
Oh I love this one Renkata and the DP is perfect for the image. Wonderful design and coloring. Thanks for stopping by sweetie and for your always generous and kind comments. "Love & Hugs" CarolReplyDelete
Oooh Renkata! This is stunning!!! And these colors are so yummmmmmy!!! They actually make me think of a delicious tart juicy apple! :) Love it!ReplyDelete
Очарователна е! Хартията е много сладка.ReplyDelete
Love your fabulous card Renkata, adorable image.ReplyDelete
heel erg mooi kaartje, Renkata, prachtig papier!ReplyDelete
groetjes, Alina
What an adorable card! love what you came up with:-) Thank you for joining us at color me creativeReplyDelete
Michele spera
Such a cute card - your image is wonderful! So glad you linked up at Craft Us Crazy!ReplyDelete
Such a lovely and cute card. Beautiful colours and emblishment....thanks for sharing with us at DDCC this week.ReplyDelete
beautiful card Renkata, I love this EB image she is gorgeous and perfect for this cardReplyDelete
Mina xxx
Stunning Renkata! Love everything about it!ReplyDelete
Beautiful and elegant Renkata. I especially love your ribbon treatment :o)ReplyDelete
Hi there friend~~oh my this is beautiful!! Great papers and Just lovvvveee the MIC chippies~~Aren't they fabulous??:) Have a wonderful weekend :DReplyDelete
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So cute and that paper is great! Thanks for joining us at the CMC Copic Challenge.ReplyDelete


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A key tool to developing an online presence is through the power of blogs. You can open doors for yourself by having your blog get a reputation online. If you're a business owner, you can increase your customer base, helping your business to succeed. Or, if you're just looking to give your opinion on a subject, you may be able to earn money. Read the following article to learn some writing a blog tips.
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