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Diorissimo
In the early 1960s when I was nursing in a hospital ward, I had a patient from the American embassy in a private room. I do not remember her name, or why she was there, but when she was about to leave, she called me to her room and presented me with a small, beautifully wrapped box. It was very uncomfortable for me to receive a present from a patient, and I told her so, but she insisted, and left it on the table with my name on it when she left. I thought it was possibly some nice chocolate, and was awestruck to find a most elegant bottle of perfume, Diorissimo. The most perfect fragrance filled the room when I opened the glass cap of the bottle. I did not immediately recognize the smell, but it was like a freshly cut flower. It was love at first smell. Even though I used the perfume very sparingly, eventually it was gone, and the only thing left was an elegant bottle.
Back when my biophysicist husband was studying olfaction of mosquitoes in order to find out what chemical compound would repel them, another biophysicist, Luca Turin, was at that time working on a controversial theory of olfaction. Unlike the theories that were accepted at the time, he based his hypothesis on biology rather than fragrance chemistry. He proposed that "Odor character is determined by molecular vibrations, and odor intensity is determined almost entirely by molecular shape." In spite of the fact that his theory was highly criticized and not accepted, Intel has created a computer chip that can smell without a nose. This IEEE Spectrum article shows Nabil Imam holding a neuromorphic test chip that mimics what happens in your brain when you smell something. "My friends at Cornell study the biological olfactory system in animals and measure the electrical activity in their brains as they smell odors," explains Imam, who has a doctorate in neuromorphic computing. "On the basis of these circuit diagrams and electrical pulses, we derived a set of algorithms and configured them on neuromorphic silicon, specifically our Loihi test chip." One possible application of this chip is sniffing out hazardous chemicals! This builds indirectly on the work that Turin did.
Turin, however, took another path since he did not get tenure. He returned to his first love, the perfume industry, which is much more lucrative than scientific investigation. The Emperor of Scent, by Chandler Burr, tells the strange mystery story of Turin's obsession with scents. Up to the 1960's most scents came from natural sources. The cost of production was getting higher and higher because of labor costs. And then "synthetic raw materials" started to flood the market. Anyone who was familiar with chemistry could start welding together atoms to create "synthetic rose molecules," lemon, and other lovely scents. There are some naturals that still come from Grasse, which used to be the "perfume capital of the world." Grasse, between Nice and Cannes, used to be in the beginning of the 19th century a leather town, specializing mainly in gloves. Gloves were scented, since "people believed disease was carried by bad odors." Thyme and other herbs were used to ward off typhoid. "Antoine Chiris […] set up a natural raw-smell-materials distillery [since] the climate's ideal for growing flowers[. The distillery was used] to make scents to scent the gloves." The method proved to be powerful, and more scents were produced there until it became the perfume capital, where most expensive perfume molecules originated.
Turin loved perfumes since childhood, and spent time in Grasse. He became one of the world's best known perfume critics, and his book Perfumes-The Guide (with Tania Sanchez) is still the go-to book for the industry. In it he relates the story of the creation of Diorissimo. It was created by French master parfumier Edmond Roudnitska, and introduced in 1956. It was an attempt to simulate lily of the valley. The flower was designer Dior's favorite, decorating his stationary, his garden, and often his lapel, as well as serving as the inspiration for his 1954 spring collection, but the flower's scent is difficult to recreate in perfume since no essential oils can be obtained from the actual flowers. Consequently, Diorissimo's lily scent largely uses lab-created molecules and is often considered the most successful effort in the history of perfumery. Edmond planted lily of the valley in his garden. Every day he came home and compared the vial with the artificial molecule to the smell of the fresh flowers in his garden. It took him more than a year until he was finally satisfied that he actually arrived at the exact, perfect lily-of-the-valley smell. Just a side note that I read, Diorissimo also has notes of ylang-ylang, amaryllis, boronia, and jasmine, and was reportedly the favorite of Diana, Princess of Wales.
As for me, it is still the only one I use, though I can certainly not afford the perfume. I buy the Eau de Toilet version when I can get it. Most stores do not carry it anymore. One of the only places I know of that still carries it is The Bay in Canada, and I stock up when I get there. Over time, Diorissimo has been reformulated to comply with the regulations of International Fragrance Association (IFRA), in particular to remove two key components identified as potential allergens. Nevertheless, in the 21st century, Diorissimo has continued to be named to lists of the greatest fragrances of all time. Reading a review of the fragrance by Thomas Dunckley, (The Candy Perfume Boy), I was amused by the following description: "In the base, the fragrance feels softly animalic with a sour warmth that is carnal and sexy, evoking the idea of a demure house wife who rocks sexy underwear discreetly underneath her floral patterned dress. Diorissimo may be polite and pretty, but it also offers up a hint at its performance under the sheets and the signs point to something entirely sensual and unreserved." I let you draw your own conclusions about the reasons I've continued using this fragrance for over 60 years!

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James Buckley urges Congress to stay out of state affairs
George F. Will on May 2, 2019
Published in George Will
WASHINGTON -- At 96, James Buckley still is, like good cheddar, sharp and savory. Buckley, whose life has been no less accomplished than his brother Bill's, recently said at a National Review gathering that his speech there would be his last public appearance. Let us hope not.
He adorned all the government's branches -- senator; undersecretary of state for international security affairs; judge on the nation's second-most important court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Shortly after his 1970 election to the Senate (as a member of New York's Conservative Party; the age of miracles had not yet passed) he was handed a recent study showing that "the work of the average congressional office had doubled every five years since 1936." He explains:
"Given the fact that, in simpler times, Congress worked at a leisurely pace and was in session for only five or six months a year, its members could take the initial increases in stride simply by devoting more hours per day and more months per year to their work. Over time, however, the available hours and months had been exhausted, and the doubling could only be accommodated by squeezing deliberation out of the legislative process."
In 1934, after 145 years of congressional activity, the U.S. Code consisted of one volume of federal statutes. Buckley says when he came to Congress 36 years later, there were 11 volumes. Today, 49 more years on, there are 41 volumes -- supplemented by 242 volumes of regulations having the force of law. This, says Buckley, is the result of a Congress "that largely substitutes political reflex for reflection," and that is so averse to "messy details" that it delegates "essentially legislative authority to executive agencies." All this stems, however, from "abandonment of the Constitution's limits on federal authority."
Buckley says that the mischief erupted after a 1937 Supreme Court ruling that Congress, in promoting the "general welfare," can supply states with money to implement programs that Congress has no enumerated power to write into law. When Buckley entered the Senate, such programs distributed $24 billion. Today, he says, the sum, properly computed, is in "mid-$700 billions." The idea of enumerated powers having been erased, so has the 10th Amendment ("The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.").
Buckley has hitherto proposed converting all such programs into block grants to states. He now proposes a presidential tweet vowing to veto "any bill that tells the states how to run their own affairs." He proposes, and believes "there is a chance," that the Supreme Court might reverse its 1937 ruling on the ground that federal grants to states "have proven to be inherently coercive." These proposals are equally sensible, and -- the age of miracles has now passed -- equally unlikely.
The problem, as Yuval Levin says, is Congress' "willful underactivity." But the growing problem that will continue to exacerbate this problem is this: Having marginalized itself, with judicial encouragement, Congress now attracts members who either disdain it or think members of the president's party exist to tug their forelock when the president issues orders.
Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., who has been campaigning to escape from the Senate into the White House since arriving there 28 months ago, considers the legislative branch a constitutional superfluity: "Upon being elected, I will give the United States Congress 100 days to get their [sic] act together and have the courage to pass reasonable gun-safety laws, and if they fail to do it, then I will take executive action." The 100 days are granted by the grace of Queen Kamala I. In January, Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., explained why Republicans would not consider a bill funding the government without money for a border wall: "The president won't sign it. Why would we work on it?" Perhaps because there is value in Congress expressing its independent view of the public good?
An omnipresent, micromanaging federal government will necessarily be presidential government, with the chief executive's discretion unbound, and unsupervised by a Congress that manages to be both harried and lethargic. Many progressives have long understood this -- and have approved of it because they thought Woodrow Wilson and the two Roosevelts would be the sort of presidents who would benefit from it. But because of the 45th president, progressives are having second thoughts. They should consider Buckley's thoughts.
(c) 2019, Washington Post Writers Group


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Jim Stafford in Branson, MO
Jim Stafford Theatre • 3440 W. 76 Country Blvd • Branson, MO 65616
A family-friendly show presented at Jim Stafford Theatre, the Jim Stafford live show offers an exciting experience filled with music, comedy, and charisma by the singer, songwriter, comedian, guitar virtuoso and entertainer himself. Guests can enjoy Stafford's 25th year performing in Branson, featuring his original band members, impressive lighting and sound, and more.
Show duration approx. 2 hrs.
No flash photography or video.
Features a 15-minute intermission.
Features funny songs like "Spiders and Snakes," "My Girl Bill," and "Wildwood Weed."
Hilarious comedy.
from Jim Stafford
Jim Stafford has consistently been one of the most popular acts in Branson. He's been voted the "Best Entertainer", "Best Personality", and "Best Comedy Show" over his 28 years here. Jim Stafford's show has some of the favorites all his fans want to hear, and new twists and tales as well. Jim has added an Outstanding Band this year with Kellie Black on the bass, among other amazing members whose talent is fantastic, making this show an experience for all ages to come see and here, as the saying goes, "For A Good Time, Call the Jim Stafford Theatre!"
Florida's Secretary of State Ken Detzner was pleased to announce the selection of singer/songwriter entertainer Jim Stafford for induction into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame.
"Induction into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed upon artists by the State of Florida," said Secretary Detzner.
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Jim Stafford is located at Jim Stafford Theatre • 3440 W. 76 Country Blvd • Branson, MO 65616
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Stafford
What is the size of Jim Stafford Theatre?
There is a 15-minute intermission.
The show lasts approximately 2 hours long.
There is no pre-show.
Yes. Visitors can meet and greet the performers after the show in the lobby.
Cameras are allowed with no flash.
Do you offer handicap seating?
Handicap accessible seats are offered. Please make sure you put that in the "Have Special Needs" section when making your reservation.


Shirley Ballas broke down in tears as she talked about her brother's death during her Comic Relief climb of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Shirley Ballas has said Craig Revel Horwood will be a friend for life despite his harsh comments alleging she had fake breasts.
TV judge Shirley Ballas has dismissed the so-called Strictly curse.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers compared the show to Brexit after the judges struggled to dole out scores to the contestants live on air.
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Celtic Cooling was established in 1997 by owner Joost van Klink. Since then, our company has developed into a professional refrigeration business with an excellent market position and reputation in the sector. We followed our customers abroad and in addition to our modern headquarters in Nieuw-Vennep in the Netherlands, we have four branches worldwide in Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana and Kazakhstan.
We have experience in the design and installation of tailor made refrigeration and freezer installations, air conditioning systems and turnkey solutions for every possible purpose. Our customers come from various industrial sectors in the Netherlands as well as abroad. We set great score by building an enduring relationship with our customers and we enjoy anticipating their needs.
The best installation is an installation that does precisely what it is designed for: it creates the perfect environment for your product. That is what we set out to achieve. We are always up to date on the latest international legislation and regulations concerning refrigeration equipment. We produce energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly installations, advise you on the right choice of refrigerant and about available subsidies. All the expertise necessary is available in-house. Our solid foundations comprise a team of highly trained and enthusiastic employees with extensive experience in the field.
Selecting the right refrigeration technique is essential for the quality of your product. We are trendsetters in the development of company-specific and product-specific installations to create the right climate for your product. With the perfect balance between humidity, temperature and air circulation, we provide the most optimal environment. We also take a constructive approach to aspects such as the size of a space or installation, the materials to use, hygiene, energy conservation and logistical flows.
We consider a good co-operation with our customers extremely important; your product knowledge and our expertise therefore go hand in hand. You are continuously consulted during the advisory and design phases, as well as during the installation and maintenance. Step by step, we arrive at a solution that accommodates all your requirements. Partnership at Celtic Cooling means: personal contact, short lines of communication and sound periodic consultation.


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University of San Francisco hires Leonard Griffin as head coach
SAN FRANCISCO (Via University of San Francisco) — Leonard Griffin, a former All-American defender at UCLA who spent three seasons as the assistant coach at the University of Portland, has been hired as the men's soccer head coach at the University of San Francisco, Director of Athletics Joan McDermott announced today.
Griffin becomes the sixth head coach in program history, following Eddie Soto, Erik Visser, Gus Donoghue, Bob Braghette, and Stephen Negoesco. He inherits a program that has won five national championships, 35 West Coast Conference titles and produced 48 All-Americans.
"Our men's soccer search was an exhaustive and thorough process," said Director of Athletics Joan McDermott. "We had many qualified candidates looking to become the next head coach of our storied program. In the end, Leonard Griffin was the obvious choice. His playing experience as both an All-American and as a professional player, along with his coaching experience at several very successful collegiate programs, makes him the ideal candidate to lead USF back to its lofty expectations. This is a program that has five national championships, and we feel that Leonard will help us compete for our sixth."
Griffin, with eight years of Division I assistant coaching experience, has recruited, coached and developed 35 professional players in MLS, USL and abroad. In his first season as the Pilots' assistant coach, Griffin helped guide the team to a 2016 West Coast Conference Championship. He coached three Far West Region Team players and MLS players: Benji Michel (Orlando City), Paul Christensen (Atlanta United), Kris Reaves (FC Dallas) and Rey Ortiz (1st Team).
Prior to joining the Portland staff, he spent two years at UCLA where the Bruins advanced to the NCAA College Cup finals in 2014. Griffin coached nine all-Pac-12 players, including 2014 MAC Hermann Trophy winner Leo Stoltz and 2015 Pac-12 Freshman of the Year Jose Hernandez.
Griffin spent a season as an assistant coach at California in 2013, guiding Cal to a NCAA Quarterfinals appearance. At the time, the Golden Bears received the No. 4 overall ranking in the NCAA, which was the highest ranking in school history.
Prior to Cal, Griffin spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Saint Mary's. There, he led the Gaels to the NCAA Elite Eight and a WCC Championship in 2011.
Griffin attended UCLA from 2000-03. The 2003 All-American honoree led the Bruins to an NCAA title in 2002. Following his college career, Griffin spent six seasons with the Chicago Fire (2004-06), the Columbus Crew (2007-08), and the Los Angeles Galaxy (2006) while also playing professionally for the Portland Timbers (2007-08).
"It is an honor and a privilege to be chosen as a leader and head coach for the USF men's soccer program," said Griffin. "I want to thank Portland for the time and experience, as well as the team, coaching staff and administration. Thanks to Joan McDermott and Frank Allocco for trusting me in guiding the soccer program into the future. I can't wait to get started with this program that I truly believe can be competitive nationally and help restore USF to its championship pedigree. I want to thank my wife, Paige Griffin, and my kids for all their love and support throughout my coaching career."


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African Greeks (also referred to as Afro-Greeks (, Afroéllines), refers to citizens or residents of Greece of African descent.

Some families of African descent mainly from Sudan, who were brought to modern-day Greece by the Ottoman Turks as African slaves in the times of the Ottoman Empire, still live in the village of Avato and are Sunni Muslims. Some of them lived before the Population exchange between Greece and Turkey also on the island of Crete.

Such a very small population came to Greece in 1950–1960.

A number of African immigrants arrived in Greece in 1997. However, most came during the 2000s. The majority of the immigrants migrated from Nigeria and Senegal. Some of them also come from Congo, Ghana, Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Mauritius and Angola. Most live in the Patissia and Kypseli area in Athens. Some African immigrants and Greek citizens with ancestry from Africa report being the victim of racist harassment and assaults from suspected far-right Greek Golden Dawn party members.

The South African Embassy in Athens and the Consulate General of South Africa in Thessaloniki, maintains and develops relations between the South Africa and Greece. Embassy of Nigeria in Athens as well and Embassy of Greece in Abuja in Nigeria. Ugandan Consulate in Athens, Embassy of Sudan in Athens, Consulate of Ghana in Athens, Greek Embassy in Democratic republic of Congo, Consulate General of Ethiopia in Athens, Embassy of Angola in Athens, Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kenya in the Hellenic Republic.

Notable African Greeks

Sport
 Giannis Antetokounmpo - NBA basketball player
 Thanasis Antetokounmpo - NBA basketball player
 Kostas Antetokounmpo - NBA basketball player
 Alex Antetokounmpo - basketball player
 Daniel Batista Lima – footballer
 Nestoras Kommatos – basketball player
 Sofoklis Schortsanitis – basketball player
 Nery Mantey Niangkouara – swimmer
 Tyler Dorsey – American-Greek NBA basketball player
 Emmanouil Karalis – pole vaulter
 Konstadinos Douvalidis – hurdler
 Christopher Duberet – footballer
 Marios Ogkmpoe - footballer
 Etinosa Erevbenagie - basketball player
 Yvette Jarvis - basketball player, model, actress
 Alfa Ntiallo - basketball player
 Kostas Ezomo - basketball player

Entertainment
 Isaias Matiaba – singer
 Jerome Kaluta – singer, actor
 MC Yinka – singer, actor
 Black Morris aka Negros to Moria – singer
 Samuel Akinola – actor
 Idra Kayne – singer
 Stefan Mwange – actor
 Ksenia Dania – singer, actress
 Deborah Odong – actress
 Niki Sereti – actress
 Marina Satti - singer, actress, musician, song writer
 Gabriella Demetriades - model, actress

See also

African immigration to Europe
Mustafa Olpak

References

External links
Immigration to Greece

African diaspora in Europe
Ethnic groups in Greece

Greece

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The vendor landscape in the global 3D printing powder market is dotted with a plethora of manufacturers and producers offering or supplying powders primarily for a variety of industrial applications. This is what accounts for a fair degree of competition prevailing in the market, notes Transparency Market Research (TMR).
TMR observes that over the years, a constantly expanding application of 3D printing technologies will attract new entrants, including local players seeking to firm their foothold. This will also increasingly contribute to the lucrativeness of the global market. Top players operating in the market include LPW Technology Ltd., Sandvik AB, Arkema, Carpenter Technology Corporation, Advanced Powders and Coatings Inc., Hoganas AB, GKN plc, Metalysis, and Arcam AB. Several prominent players are focusing on making strategic investments and consolidating their geographic reach, in order to consolidate their positions and get a better hold over the market, regionally as well as globally.
The opportunities in the global 3D printing powder market is projected to surge from US$313.7 million in 2016 to reach an approximate worth of US$1,558.9 million by 2025 end. This represents the market proliferating at a spectacular CAGR of 20.3% from 2017 to 2025.
The various industries where 3D printing can be applied can be grouped under aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, and architecture. Of these, the aerospace and defense industry is a prominent segment with widespread uptake of powder-based 3D printing. This is attributed to the extensive application of powders in for 3D manufacturing of engine parts, airbuses, and missiles.
On the regional front, North America accounted for the dominant revenue share in 2016 and is expected to display a noticeable potential for growth. However, Asia Pacific is emerging as a promising region for market players over the forecast period. The rising revenue share is fueled by substantial investments being made in the technology.
The rising demand for advanced additive manufacturing technologies for 3D printing complex designs is a key factor propelling the demand for 3D printing powder. The market is driven by substantially growing usage of powder-based 3D printing in a wide spectrum of industries such as healthcare, medicine, defense, energy, consumer goods, electronics, aerospace, and automotive. The rapid pace of manufacturing taking place in several industrialized nations is supporting the market growth.
The search for higher quality finish and advanced mechanical properties of the printed material that can be used to meet demanding industrial needs is a notable factor fostering the demand for 3D printing powders. In this regard, the promising application of 3D printing for producing automotive components and tools with unique mechanical properties is accentuating the demand for 3D printing powders. Furthermore, 3D printing powders are gaining traction among automotive manufacturers for tooling and prototyping jobs.
In recent years, relentless research and vast development activities have been undertaken in various parts of the globe to develop high-grade metal powder which can be used for 3D laser printing. Thus bodes well for the market. In addition, advancements in powder production technology and several industry efforts to make metal 3D printers more affordable are factors catalyzing the rapid expansion of the market through 2025. The growing usage of powder-based 3D printing processes for producing medical implants is creating new, exciting avenues in the market.
The decrease in prices of desktop metal printers in various parts of the world is a favorable trend boosting the uptake of 3D printing powders.
The study presented here is based on a report by Transparency Market Research (TMR) titled "3D Printing Powder Market (Product - Plastics, Metal (Stainless Steel, Cobalt, and Nickel), and Ceramic; Application - Automotive, Aerospace, and Medical) - Global Industry, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2017–2025".


An Irish Attraction is a super cute addition to the Emerald Isle Enchantment series.
It was nice to see some of the familiar characters from the hotel and the other books in the series. And we got to learn a little more about the history of the castle but most especially about the magical elevator.
Keela and Seamus' romance is cute. The matchmaking matron ghosts are a lot of fun and add to the story.
This is a fast, cute read that I would recommend.


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Middle Road's hip quotient boosted by National Design Centre, cafes and galleries
Stuttgart Blackforest Boutique S-Cafe. -- PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES
Sculpture Square. -- PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES
Merely Ice Cream. -- PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES
Teng Bespoke Japanese Vegetarian Dining. -- PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES
Space Asia Hub. -- PHOTO: SPACE FURNITURE
Le Bistro Parisien. -- PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES
Crossings Cafe. -- PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES
Camper's Corner. -- PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES
2902 Gallery. -- PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES
Bobbi's Pole Studio Singapore. -- PHOTO: BOBBI'S POLE STUDIO SINGAPORE
National Design Centre. -- PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI FOR THE STRAITS TIMES
The National Design Centre, which occupies the former St Anthony's Convent, is now where the designconscious hang out. -- PHOTO: MATTHIAS HO
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The hip quotient of Middle Road in Singapore is getting a boost from the opening of the National Design Centre. Cool cafes and galleries can be found in a neighbourhood already known for its places of worship, art schools and museums. Expect the area to become more pedestrian friendly when road enhancement works at nearby Queen Street are completed in the middle of the year
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It will not be difficult to find something that catches your eye at lifestyle concept store kapok, which will officially open on Monday. The 2,300 sq ft boutique - previously just a pop-up - on the ground floor of the month-old National Design Centre stocks up to 100 brands of clothes, shoes, bags and accessories from all over the world.
Check out preppy Swedish watch label Daniel Wellington, soft leather clutches from American bags and accessories company Marie Turnor and the artfully distressed shells of Italian luggage brand Crash Baggage.
Also, look out for local labels, which constitute about 40 per cent of its merchandise, such as Saught jewellery, Mystic Vintage glasses and sunglasses and Code Deco perfume.
The shop is kapok's third in Singapore, after smaller outlets at Tangs Orchard and Robinsons Orchard, and is the biggest worldwide for the retailer, which started operations in Hong Kong. Prices range from $5.50 for an Andy Warhol notebook to $890 for a Seventy Eight Percent backpack.
You can also chill out at kapok's 80-seat cafe which opens early next month. It will serve caffeinated and alcoholic beverages, plus finger food such as sandwiches, pastries and desserts.
The design centre, which is run by the DesignSingapore Council, occupies a converted 120-year-old building, formerly St Anthony's Convent. It is now a hangout for the design-conscious, with an ongoing furniture design exhibition by Xtra featuring the works of Britain's Tom Dixon, America's Herman Miller and Singaporean industrial designer George Soo. The show is on till April 27.
Mr Jeffrey Ho, 47, the council's executive director, said the centre attracted more than 9,000 visitors when it hosted the inaugural Singapore Design Week from March 10 to 16, which exceeded his expectations.
Upcoming activities to look out for include monthly talks and film screenings on design-related topics, such as The Whiteboard Dialogues on April 25 and a screening of documentary film From Nothing, Something (2012) on April 26.
A pop-up weekend marketplace, The Designer's Dozen, organised by BooksActually, will also take place on May 3 and 4. There, 12 creative outfits will showcase design books, stationery, handmade ceramic ornaments, flower arrangements and jewellery.
Where: 111 Middle Road
Open: 9am to 9pm daily
Info: Go to www.designsingapore.org/ndc
2 BOBBI'S POLE STUDIO SINGAPORE
Women-only Bobbi's Pole Studio allows female visitors to sit in on pole-dancing classes. Co-owner and instructor Jasmine Han, 36, has seen the number of students increase eightfold to 800 since the studio opened four years ago.
She chose to set up shop here because the converted 76-year-old building, formerly Catholic High School, possessed the high ceilings needed for the exercise.
The studio also offers striptease, lap dance, burlesque and flexibility classes.
Prices range from $180 for eight one-hour classes for flexibility to $260 for eight pole-dancing lessons (excluding GST).
Where: 222 Queen Street, 02-01
Open: 4 to 10.30pm (Mondays), 4 to 10pm (Fridays), 12.30 to 2pm, 4 to 10.30pm (Tuesdays to Thursdays), 11am to 5.30pm (Saturdays) and noon to 5.30pm (Sundays)
Info: Go to www.bobbispolestudio.com.sg or call 6333-4308
3 2902 GALLERY
View contemporary art photography at 2902 Gallery, which is currently hosting an exhibition by Thai photographer Miti Ruangkritya.
Titled Uncertain States, the show explores the concerns buried deep in the Thai social psyche through visual imagery. It will run till May 9.
The gallery, which opened in 2008 at Mount Sophia, relocated to Queen Street last April to be near people who love art, says its director Gwen Lee, 38.
There are many arts students around the area and that is good exposure for artists, plus her team is also keen to educate young adults.
She says that walk-in visitors at Queen Street have doubled to 15 to 20 on a weekday and 50 to 60 on a weekend, compared to the previous location.
Open: Noon to 7pm (Tuesdays to Saturdays), 1 to 5pm (Sundays), closed on Mondays and public holidays
Info: Go to www.2902gallery.com or call 6339-8655
4 CAMPER'S CORNER
Stop by Camper's Corner to browse its selection of outdoor travel gear, including jackets, trekking boots and poles and camping and ski accessories. Even if you do not have an adventure holiday coming up, grab a cup of coffee and chat with the friendly staff at the cosy 42-seat cafe for ideas on where to go.
The shop, which launched in Selegie Centre in 1989, moved from Stamford Road to its present location five years ago. Owner Calvin Tay, 50, says he chose to set up shop at 51 Waterloo Street, the former campus of Catholic High School, because he was attracted to the "cool place with a nice corridor" and he liked the high ceilings.
The shop attracts 100 to 150 shoppers a day, double the number at its previous location. Mr Tay set up a cafe in the shop for customers to chill out in and share their travel adventures with one another.
At the shop, prices range from $10 for a pair of gloves to $800 for a jacket. A beverage at the cafe costs between $1.30 for a can of soft drink and $3.50 for a latte. Finger food, such as cookies ($2) and cheesecake ($6), is also served.
Where: 51 Waterloo Street
Open: 11am to 8pm daily
Info: Go to www.camperscorner.com.sg or call 6337-4743
5 CROSSINGS CAFE
Tuck into your favourite comfort food without guilt at Crossings Cafe, launched by a social enterprise to provide employment opportunities to youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The 60-seat cafe, which opened last December, is the first project of Crossings Social Ventures. Eleven Catholic church members aged 26 to 60 pooled $500,000 in cash and services to start the company. It now has four beneficiaries working as part of its service and kitchen crew.
Serving an average of 200 people a day, "the cafe has been warmly received, which shows that Singaporeans have a big heart", says chairman Jenny Teng, in her 50s. The cafe carries a largely Western menu of ribs, burgers and fries, and also offers some local dishes such as chicken curry, laksa and bak kut teh. Prices for main courses range from $14 to $18.
Open: 10am to 10pm daily
Info: Go to www.crossingscafe.com.sg or call 6338-2669
6 LE BISTRO PARISIEN
"Unpretentious, home-cooked French cuisine that happens to be halal" is how owner and chef Jean Francois Nordin, 53, describes the food of his four-year-old restaurant, which moved to Bencoolen Street last September.
If a dish such as French onion soup requires alcohol, he adjusts by using non-alcoholic wine and balsamic vinegar and playing with the seasoning.
Mr Nordin trained in France and other parts of Europe for about 15 years before opening a restaurant at Haji Lane.
At 2,000 sq ft, the current space, located next to a boutique hotel and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts campus, is almost twice as big as his previous one.
He says that business is slower here than at hipster enclave Haji Lane. The number of walk-in customers has halved on weekday nights.
Fortunately, he still has a loyal following of about 2,000 to 3,000 patrons. He hopes that the impending completion of the Bencoolen MRT station will drive traffic to the area.
He also plans to add a bakery to his cafe in July to spice things up.
Mr Nordin's specialities include potato gratin, duck confit and beef stew. Prices range from $12 for a soup or salad to $98 for steak of the highest grade.
Where: 48 Bencoolen Street (next to V Hotel Bencoolen)
Open: 7am to 10pm daily, closed on Mondays after 10.30am
Info: Call 6333-1178
7 SPACE ASIA HUB
Space Furniture, a luxe furniture shop at Bencoolen Street, is housed in a 40,000 sq ft three-block complex with two conservation units. One of the conserved bungalows used to be a karaoke lounge. Sandwiched between the two bungalows is the contemporary Glass Block.
The 21/2-year-old, award-winning Space Asia Hub was designed by local architectural firm Woha Architects and at a cost of $50 million.
Guided tours can be arranged by writing in to info@spacefurniture.com.sg at least two working days in advance.
The shop carries premium design brands mainly from Europe and North America such as B&B Italia, Carl Hansen & Son, Emeco, Poliform, Giorgetti and Kartell.
Prices range from the hundreds for a Kartell chair to six-figure sums for a state-of-the-art modular kitchen system from Varenna by Poliform.
Where: 77 Bencoolen Street
Open: 10.30am to 8pm daily
Info: Go to www.spacefurniture.com.sg or call 6415-0000
8 TENG BESPOKE JAPANESE VEGETARIAN DINING
Grab a bite at this chic vegetarian Japanese restaurant. Meat is usually substituted with mushrooms and food is cooked with less oil and flour, says owner Roxannie Teo, 43. She recommends the bento sets that come with a main course, such as rice or noodles with tempura or "pork" fillet made of mushroom, miso soup, salad and dessert. No eggs are used. Prices for the bento sets range from $15.50 to $33.
Ms Teo became a vegetarian five years ago for health reasons and opened the restaurant in February last year, hoping to provide students around the area with a healthier option than fast food. So far, business has been brisk. Teng serves an average of 100 people on weekdays and 200 on weekends.
Where: Sunshine Plaza, 91 Bencoolen Street, 01-50
Open: 11.30am to 3pm, 5.30 to 10pm, daily
Info: Go to www.tengbespoke.com or call 6337-7050
9 MERELY ICE CREAM
Cool yourself down at this ice cream parlour serving homemade ice cream in interesting flavours such as Horlicks with Hello Panda biscuits, Earl Grey and root beer float. The two-year-old shop tries to roll out a new flavour every other month, says co-founder and owner Tham Ying Wai, 32.
He adds that his team get its inspiration from yummy desserts such as red velvet cake and Milo fudge cake, and often try to incorporate them into ice cream. Its ice cream also has a nice texture which comes from adding real coconut flesh to coconut ice cream and graham pie crust to salted butterscotch ice cream.
Prices go from $3.30 for one scoop to $7.90 for three. Alcohol- infused flavours cost 50 cents more. Options include cone ($0.50) and waffle ($2.80). The shop serves 200 to 300 people a day.
Open: Noon to 11pm daily, closed on Sundays
Info: Go to www.merely.com.sg or call 6238-0890
10 SCULPTURE SQUARE
Stop by Sculpture Square for a taste of art from ostensibly the happiest country on the planet.
The contemporary art space for three-dimensional art is hosting a Bhutanese art exhibition from tomorrow till Thursday.
Titled Impressions Of Happiness, it features the works of acclaimed Bhutanese artists such as Karma Wangdi and Rinchen Wangdi, and gives an insight into the notion of happiness in the tiny Himalayan nation.
The main exhibition hall at Sculpture Square, known as the chapel gallery, used to be a Methodist church that housed the Methodist Girls' School in the 1870s. It was later used as a church by the Peranakan community in the 1890s.
The church eventually moved to its present location in Kampong Kapor and ownership of the building changed hands many times before it became an arts venue in 1999.
Where: 155 Middle Road, Chapel Gallery
Open: 11am to 7pm daily, closed on Mondays
11 STUTTGART BLACKFOREST BOUTIQUE S-CAFE
Step into this German cafe and you will be greeted with a friendly "guten tag" (good day) by servers dressed in traditional Swabian costumes from south-western Germany.
The cafe, which opened about two years ago, specialises in the food from the Stuttgart and Blackforest regions such as maultaschen (pasta filled with meat), spaetzle and lentils (a type of pasta) and blackforest cake.
The cafe has a retail section selling produce such as sausages ($10), beer ($12 to $18) and wines (priced from $40) as well as an art gallery on the mezzanine floor which showcases contempory artwork from German and local artists.
The cafe's walls are decorated with artisanal wooden cuckoo clocks ($50 to $5,000) from Germany, which are for sale.
Main courses start from $10 for sausage with bread to $50 for pork knuckle which serves four.
Where: 141 Middle Road, 01-01
Open: 11am to 9.30pm (Mondays to Thursdays and Sundays), till 11pm (Fridays and Saturdays)
Info: Go to www.scafe.com.sg or call 6336-8675
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Phil Adrien is Dentsu International's CEO, Creative for APAC
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Dentsu International has appointed Phil Adrien as CEO, Creative, Asia-Pacific. He will report to Ashish Bhasin, CEO, Dentsu Asia Pacific and Jean Lin, global CEO, Creative, Dentsu International.
In his new role, Adrien will be responsible for driving the regional growth strategy for Dentsu's creative business, in addition to his role as managing director of Creative Group in Dentsu Singapore, reporting into Prakash Kamdar, CEO Dentsu Singapore. The appointment commences with immediate effect with the role based in Singapore.
Adrien, who is a member of our 40 under 40 listing in 2020, will work with Merlee Jayme, newly appointed chief creative officer in Asia Pacific. Dentsu's creative business in this region includes global agencies Dentsu Mcgarrybowen and Isobar, and regional and local agencies such as Dentsu one, Dentsu Webchutney and Taproot Dentsu.
This news follows the recent announcement that Fred Levron has been named global chief creative officer, leading the network's creative agenda and its portfolio of creative agencies worldwide, and Merlee being given a regional chief creative officer remit.
Lin, Dentsu's global CEO, Creative, Dentsu International said, "Dentsu wants to be the most integrated agency network in the world, and Phil's expertise will play a key role in achieving this vision in the region."
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Giovanna Fletcher arrives in Valva, the Italian village where she spent childhood summers with her Nonna, on a quest to reconnect with her family heritage and the culture.
Episode 1 - Giovanna Fletcher arrives in Valva, the Italian village where she spent childhood summers with her Nonna, on a quest to reconnect with her family heritage and the culture.
Giovanna and her family drive along spectacular and winding Italian roads to visit the lesser-known beautiful towns of Cetara and Minori on the Amalfi Coast.
Giovanna and her family view Italy's stunning Amalfi coastline from a different perspective as they travel by boat to the volcanic island of Ischia.
Giovanna and her family are back in Valva to appreciate its culture and embrace traditions including how to make Italy's most famous dish - pasta - from scratch.
Giovanna and her siblings spend 48 hours in the beautiful and bustling city of Naples, where the trio get a taste of the locals' passion for both food and football.
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MLA: Unknown. "446. The Rosebud." Bulchevy's Book of English Verse, edited by Sutherland, Alexander, 1853-1902, and translated by Seaton, R. C., in Bulchevy's Book of English Verse, New York, George E. Wood, ""Death-bed"" edition, 1892, Original Sources. 22 Apr. 2019. www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=CNMTZP54JUY8SPW.
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UC celebrates Bicentennial graduates
The University of Cincinnati confers degrees to undergraduate students in a three-day celebration that coincides with UC's 200th anniversary
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The University of Cincinnati awarded degrees Saturday to undergraduate students on the final day of a record-breaking spring commencement that coincides this year with the university's 200th anniversary.
UC President Neville Pinto's commencement address at Fifth Third Arena echoed the Bicentennial theme – to be Boldly Bearcat.
"More than a motto, 'Boldly Bearcat' is an attitude – reaching for your success by seeking the highest, challenging the norms to achieve something better and living a life of legacy that creates a positive impact," Pinto said.
This week's celebration marks the biggest graduating class in the history of the University of Cincinnati. UC has set graduation records in three of the last four years. UC recognized an estimated 6,653 students for the spring 2019 commencement, topping last year's 6,496 which was the old record.
A student waves to family from the floor of Fifth Third Arena during UC's commencement. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Creative Services
The spring class hails from 75 countries, 49 states and the District of Columbia. About 71 percent of the graduates are Ohioans who hail from 80 of Ohio's 88 counties.
Pinto reflected on UC's humble beginnings.
"Looking back, our first class 200 years ago comprised of an enrollment of just 70 students. In contrast today, the University of Cincinnati enrolls more than 46,000 students and has grown to become a major Carnegie 1 research university with a local heart and a global mindset," Pinto said.
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UC undergraduate students sing the alma mater during commencement. Photo/Lisa Ventre/UC Creative Services
Graduates filed into the newly renovated Fifth Third Arena to "Pomp and Circumstance" while family and friends waved from their seats in the packed arena.
UC Board of Trustees Chairman William C. Portman III urged graduates to be open to learning in their futures.
UC President Neville Pinto gives the commencement address. Photo/Lisa Ventre/UC Creative Services
"This is the moment that celebrates the mission of the university and your own hard work," Portman said. "And it is through you, our graduates, that we make our greatest and most transformative impact on the world."
Portman highlighted some of the famous Bearcats in American history, a list that includes U.S. President and Chief Justice William Howard Taft, Golden Gate Bridge engineer Joseph Strauss, the first female mayor of Cincinnati, Dorothy Dolbey, and the first African American member of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners, Stephanie Summerow Dumas, who was sworn into office this year.
"The world is changing rapidly and one of our goals is to prepare you to be successful in a world that is not yet defined," Portman said.
UC honored longtime Board of Trustees member and chairman Thomas Cassady with an honorary doctor of letters degree at Fifth Third Arena. Looking on is Board Chairman William Portman III. Photo/Jay Yocis/UC Creative Services
On Saturday, UC presented Thomas Cassady with an honorary doctor of letters.
Cassady is a UC graduate with a degree in history who served as member and chairman of the UC Board of Trustees between 2010 and 2019. He is president and CEO of Cincinnati's USI Midwest, a national insurance brokerage firm. Previously, he served as founder, president and CEO of Queen City Insurance Agency.
"President Pinto, I have the honor to present Mr. Thomas D. Cassady with a degree of doctor of letters honoris causa in recognition of his deep love of the liberal arts, his breakthrough professional success and his unrivalled commitment to this community," UC Executive Vice President Ryan Hays said in his presentation.
Pinto thanked Cassady for his service and credited him with helping the university reach milestones such as this year's record-breaking graduating class.
"You embody the highest aspirations of a liberal arts education: a hungry mind, a painter's eye, a poet's ear, a humble spirit and, above all, a wise heart," Pinto said. "A faithful son of the Queen City, you have devoted your life's journey to making this community a better place to live, learn, grow, connect and care.
"Thomas D. Cassady, your alma mater is richer for your curiosity, your counsel, your optimism and, of course, your example," Pinto said.
UC Board of Trustees member Tom Mischell places the ceremonial hood over the shoulders of Doloris Learmonth, who received an honorary doctor of human letters. Photo/Lisa Ventre/UC Creative Services
UC graduate Doloris Learmonth gets emotional during the ceremony. Photo/Lisa Ventre/UC Creative Services
On Friday, UC recognized UC alumni Doloris Learmonth and Robert Richardson Jr.
Learmonth received an honorary doctor of humane letters. She is a graduate of the UC College of Law who earned a master's degree at UC. She is a trustee of the University of Cincinnati Foundation who also serves on the Board of Visitors for UC's College of Law and is co-chairwoman of the college's capital campaign.
Learmonth was managing partner of Peck Shaffer & Williams from 2001-08 and served as president of the Cincinnati Bar Association from 1991 to 1992.
"Your adopted city and your alma mater have advanced with the help of your intelligent guidance, your innate optimism and your respected integrity," Pinto said. "Your loyalty, support and true affection for the University of CIncinnati are constants that have contributed immeasurably to our mission."
UC Board of Trustees member Phil Collins performs the hooding Friday for UC alumnus Robert Richardson Jr. at Fifth Third Arena. Richardson received an honorary doctor of law. Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative Services
UC bestowed upon Richardson an honorary doctor of laws. Richardson previously earned degrees from UC's College of Law and UC's College of Engineering and Applied Science. He served as UC student body president and started the region's first college campus chapter of the NAACP.
After graduation he worked as a labor attorney and ran a congressional campaign for Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley.
"With fervor, you embraced the opportunity to think of the 'next' – the generations to follow you who need help overcoming inequities and financial disadvantage to complete a college education," Pinto said. "With clear vision, you have reminded those with abundance that the well-being of our community is made stronger when we empower those with less to acquire the tools of success."
UC President Neville Pinto applauds students at commencement. Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative Services
UC Provost Kristi A. Nelson, right, honors UC professor John Drury during the ceremony. Drury received UC's 2019 Excellence in Mentoring Doctoral Students Award. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Creative Services
Also Friday, UC awarded the 2019 Excellence in Mentoring Doctoral Students Award to John Drury, a professor of English and comparative literature in UC's McMicken College of Arts and Sciences. Doctoral and master's students Drury has mentored have gone on to teach at Harvard University and are winners of the Walt Whitman Award and the National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship, among others.
Marshall "Chip" Montrose, dean of the UC Graduate School, congratulated the graduates and urged family members and friends to express their unreserved applause.
"Those who are about to walk before you are earning the highest degrees conferred by the University of CIncinnati," he said. "I want to be clear: we have no prohibition against you showing your enthusiasm as they walk across the stage. Please feel free."
Fifth Third Arena is packed during the second of three undergraduate commencement ceremonies. UC witnessed a record graduation in 2019. Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative Services
Among this year's graduates are 72 student-athletes, including five who received their master's degrees. This year's graduates include 2017 NCAA Champion Annette Echikunwoke and two-time NCAA runner-up Loretta Blaut and Leah Heckaman.
Also graduating this week is DerMarr Johnson, a member of the 1999-2000 Bearcats team who was named Conference USA Freshman of the Year. He left UC after being selected sixth in the 2000 NBA Draft. He played for four teams in his eight NBA seasons. Johnson returned to UC in 2017 to finish his degree in interdisciplinary studies and was named a student assistant coach of the men's basketball team.
In his commencement address, Pinto invoked UC's founder, the late Dr. Daniel Drake who lobbied the Ohio General Assembly to approve charters for UC's founding colleges in 1819. Drake was a Renaissance Man in Cincinnati, putting himself through medical school, creating museums and starting public libraries in the Queen City.
UC President Neville Pinto congratulates a doctoral student during Thursday's hooding ceremony at Fifth Third Arena. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Creative Services
Pinto told graduates to follow the example Drake set in his extraordinary life. Drake pored over the dictionary to improve his vocabulary and employed his observational skills in studying nature as a boy to his medical practice, Pinto said.
"Education should not be limited to the classroom. Curiosity can also be a great teacher," Pinto said. "In the years ahead I hope as scholars you will feed your own innate hunger for learning."
Students decorate their mortarboards with personal messages. Photo/Lisa Ventre/UC Creative Services
Likewise, Pinto urged graduates to hold to their personal values when faced with adversity and not to try to please everyone. And he touted Drake's influence and commitment to civic and community life.
"Graduates, always remember a life of legacy involves not just the pursuit of happiness but also the pursuit of joy," Pinto said. "In all he did in his profession, Dr. Drake made sure to spend time with his family and to serve his community.
"No matter where you live, find a need that drives your passion and do something to help."
"Class of 2019, congratulations on your doctoral and master's degrees. It is now time for you to write the story of your own life and legacy. As you lean into the future, always remember this: Be Boldly Bearcat! Congratulations!"
A UC student gets a hug from her father during commencement at Fifth Third Arena. Photo/Jay Yocis/UC Creative Services
Presidential Leadership Awards
While each graduate has a story of success to share, UC President Neville Pinto reserved special attention during the commencement ceremonies for those who exemplify the university's ideals of scholarship, leadership, character and service as outlined in UC's strategic direction, Next Lives Here.
Pinto honored eight graduates this year with a Presidential Leadership Medal for their accomplishments and contributions to society.
A UC graduate waves to supporters. Photo/Jay Yocis/UC Creative Services
They include: Rahul Sandella, a medical sciences major in UC's College of Medicine; Rickey Terrell, a chemical engineering student in UC's Honors program; Kendall Cappel, a Marvin P. Kolodzik Business Scholar; Mariam Elgafy, who will graduate from UC's College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services; Andrew "Scottie" Emmert in the UC College of Medicine and Laura Stegner, who will graduate from UC's College of Engineering and Applied Science. Each received the 2019 Presidential Leadership Medal of Excellence.
Sandella first came to UC for his high school science fair and felt right at home. He was accepted into a UC pre-med program for high ability, intellectually curious students, which provided mentorship from UC's esteemed faculty. As a result, Sandell was able to work on research projects in a variety of disciplines. He served as president of UC's South Asian American Student Association, where he helped organize campus events celebrating Indian culture. Last year, he was named king of UC's Homecoming.
Emmert, a Barry Goldwater Scholar, volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative. He conducted gene-editing research to treat disease along with partners at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. He co-founded the Medical Sciences Ambassadors Program to recruit undergraduates to the UC College of Medicine.
Terrell worked with UC's Center of Community Engagement to develop a science fair for senior students studying engineering at Hughes STEM High School. He will continue his chemical engineering education at Stanford University later this year.
Cappel, a university honors student in UC's Lindner College of Business, is graduating with two bachelor's degrees in marketing and accounting. She studied abroad in England, Australia and France, despite a severe food allergy that can make travel tricky. She completed five co-ops and accepted a position this year at a Cincinnati professional
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Elgafy served as a senior class officer and senator in UC's Undergraduate Student Government. She has been recognized for her efforts to advocate for underrepresented groups on campus. Besides her volunteer activities as an Arabic tutor at the Orient Learning Academy Tutoring Center, she is an ice hockey instructor and teaches figure skating.
Stegner organized a new astronomy club at UC and joined UC's Taekwondo team, helping them raise money for new equipment. She traveled abroad to South Korea and China. She participated in UC's Joint Engineering Co-op Institute, a partnership between UC and Chongqing University in China. Stegner helped create the Engineering Diplomats, a group dedicated to welcoming Chinese students to campus through social gatherings and events.
Likewise, Caitlin Doyle, a doctoral student in English literature and creative writing in UC's McMicken College of Arts and Sciences, and Courtney Giannini, who is earning both medical and doctoral degrees from the UC College of Medicine, were honored with UC's 2019 Presidential Medal of Graduate Student Excellence.
Doyle was the recipient of several national literary awards and served as vice president of UC's English Graduate Organization. Her work has been published in journals, anthologies and magazines. She is working on her debut poetry collection titled "The Blue Meridian," which is the subject of her spring creative dissertation.
Giannini completed the medical scientist training program in UC's College of Medicine. The program awards both a medical and a doctoral degree. She spent three years of graduate study in the Division of Epidemiology. Giannini contributed to a project to create a free health clinic to serve uninsured patients in Greater Cincinnati.
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About the Spring Class of 2019
Students applying for graduation: 6,653
Countries represented: 75
States represented: 49
Counties in Ohio: 80 of 88
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First-generation students: 1,159
Veterans or dependents: 286
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UC College of Pharmacy Dean Neil MacKinnon, left, watches as student Nicholas Michel is hooded by Assistant Professor Ana Hincapie. Michel, PharmD, earned a master's degree in pharmacy leadership.
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Earlier this week, UC's James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy conducted its hooding and recognition ceremony at Music Hall. The college recognized 97 doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) graduates, 3 Ph.D. graduates and 35 master's graduates.
Among the PharmD students, there were 54 women and 43 men. Thirty-four percent of the class is pursuing a post-graduate residency. At least 16 graduates have close relatives who are also pharmacists. Many of these pharmacy family members joined the graduates as they crossed the stage.
Graduate Samantha Stander, PharmD, had the record for the most pharmacy family members when five joined her on stage.
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"I have visited Xiamen University twice, along with some of our faculty, and it is a fantastic international partner for our college," College of Pharmacy Dean Neil MacKinnon said. "We anticipate four new students joining our college in August as part of this program."
The UC College of Law will celebrate its commencement at 1 p.m. May 11 at Northern Kentucky Convention Center.
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Students celebrate during the master's and doctoral recognition ceremonies at Fifth Third Arena. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Creative Services
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Mobile App Development Guide
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Steven Lerner
[13 min read]
With new resources in IT, mobile app development is one of those areas where businesses are hoping to create a competitive advantage. When developed the right away, mobile applications can be a significant boost to an enterprise undergoing digital transformation.
To explore this topic in greater detail, Enterprise Mobility Exchange created this guide about the past, present, and future of mobile app development in the enterprise. This guide includes quotes from thought leaders, trends, and important questions for developers.
What Is Mobile App Development?
Mobile app development refers to the process of creating applications for mobile devices, including smartphones and personal assistants. In the enterprise, the apps should be designed to serve a critical business need. Some companies might outsource this work, but often there are internal developers dedicated to building enterprise mobile applications.
There are seven key phases of mobile application lifecycle management. The development phase occurs after important components (such as people and processes) are identified, and after the app requirements are specified. Testing and quality control should occur during the app's development. Following the development phase, enterprises deploy the app, manage the app, secure the app, and — when the time calls for it —retire the app.
History Of Mobile Application Development
The origins of mobile apps can be traced back to 1983 when Steve Jobs predicted a future with a digital distribution system where software can be downloaded on the phone. Over the next few years, mobile devices increased in popularity. By the 2000s, the rise of the smartphone resulted in the emergence of mobile applications for both consumers and employees.
Mobile application development has its roots in traditional software development. However, unlike web applications, mobile apps are designed to benefit from the specific capabilities of a mobile device. With an influx in different devices and operating systems in recent years, developers are cognizant of the differences, and are able to create apps that are unique to each device.
Industry Experts Explain Mobile App Development
To understand more about the current state of developing mobile apps, here are a few quotes from thought leaders in the industry:
"I would say the most critical element of app development in the enterprise is understanding your environment," said Joe Rago, director of digital innovation at ULTA Beauty. "Understanding where the app or device might be going into, such as if its going into a store or distribution center, [knowing] what the unique scenarios or unique limitations of that environment might be, you definitely need to know about that up front. Otherwise, you might go into a situation where you test it at your office, but if you go into a store, or you go into a distribution center, and those other elements make it [faulty]."
"The most critical part about developing an app for the enterprise is understanding the user's needs," said Don Coates, manager of integrated digital development services at Northrop Grumman. "What does that person do in their job, and could this application — this solution — make their job easier and better? So you really have to understand the requirements and the needs of those people, those users."
"How do you get the IT department to support operations with tools, and have operations workers realize the added value of applying IT's skills or resources in a different way? That difference comes from knowing the specific job skills or duties," said Ryan Martin principal analyst with ABI Research. "It's a matter of communication. There's a big human element that needs to be embodied in the mobile app development process."
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Mobile Application Development Trends
As mobile applications evolve, so is the process for developing them. Here are some of the latest mobile application development trends and considerations in the enterprise:
Real-Time Data Sharing
Enterprises are dealing with more data now than ever before, and employees want their apps have data in real-time. There are many workers in an enterprise that could benefit from real-time data on their mobile devices. Developers should make sure that real-time is compatible with common employee apps, and that push notifications are leveraged to as part of a communications strategy.
In an effort to decentralize data, improve security, and increase transparency, enterprises are leveraging blockchain. On mobile apps, enterprises can harness blockchain technology for payment processing, smart contracts, and to track every step on a supply chain. In the future, developers can leverage blockchain to improve app authentication, and improve the real-time nature of apps.
Cloud-based apps are becoming more popular in the enterprise, thanks in part to the fact that more organizations are migrating to the cloud. Enterprises are developing innovative apps on the cloud, which reduces hosting expenses and decreases the time it takes for apps to load. The cloud also increases app security, which is another big issue in the enterprise.
Mobile Application Development Strategies
To understand more about mobile application development, here are of the best practices to follow:
Early Considerations
Before development begins, it is vital to ensure that the mobile app addresses a critical and urgent business need. Apps should not be created just for the sake of having them. Employees are given several enterprise apps, and they don't need one that fails to address a specific need. The apps should be developed with the intent of helping workers complete their jobs. In addition, the app should be as user-friendly as possible, which means that the business users should be heavily involved during the app testing process before deployment.
Getting a buy-in from the workers is also important before development. This can involve educating workers about the benefits of the app and persuading workers about the importance of it. Once the app is deployed, IT should leverage app analytics (that includes both real-time data and historical insights) to understand usage and to determine app improvements.
See Related: Enterprise App Development: Most Critical Elements
Tracking Performance Metrics
Without keeping track of KPIs, organizations will release apps that fail to help workers, and in some cases, those apps will actually disrupt the workplace. A 2018 study from RingCentral found that nearly 70% of workers waste up to 60 minutes each day just to navigate between apps, which add up to 32 days a year. If an enterprise were to just leverage app analytics and monitor any issues, it can fix flaws and make the apps more user-friendly.
The secret to achieving ROI in mobile application development begins by identifying key performance metrics and tracking them after deployment. When a firm follows the right metrics, it can tell if the app is achieving a reasonable ROI. The metrics often include monetary benefits vs. the cost of the mobile app, usage of the app, adoption of the app, the percentage of users leveraging the mobile app vs. going back to legacy systems to complete the same task.
In a February 2019 survey, Enterprise Mobility Exchange asked respondents to identify the most important metric for measuring ROI in enterprise apps. Here are the results:
Considering The Full Lifecycle Management
Even during the early development stages of an enterprise mobile app, an enterprise should strongly factor in the entire lifecycle. This includes deployment of the app, management of the app, and the retirement of the app. This last phase is often overlooked, but it is so critical. Legacy applications — even ones that are sporadically used — still require costly resources for maintenance and other administrative expenses. These applications could pose a significant compliance and security risk.
After prioritizing which legacy apps should be retired, the enterprise has to decide between completely decommissioning the app, or replacing it with a new app, or consolidating the capabilities of the app with another one. This involves the migration of data from the legacy app into a data repository for storage. The data from the retired app should also be properly cleansed to ensure that any inaccurate or repetitive data is removed. By strategizing for this during the development stages, enterprises will be more prepared later on in the app's lifecycle.
Questions To Ask Before Initiating Mobile Application Development
1. Is The User's Privacy Protected?
Employees have legal rights to their own personal data, and businesses have to ensure that their work-related apps do not infringe on those privacy rights. There should be safeguards that prohibit a business from stealing the personal data of employees. Early in the enterprise app development stages, organizations should develop a robust privacy policy, and create end-user license agreements. This includes having a Terms of Service (ToS) agreement that stipulates the employee's rights in order to use the app. Some organizations are including rules in the ToS that prohibit users from suing.
2. Are Copyright Laws Followed?
Within an app, even one designed only for internal use, the content must be owned by the enterprise, or the content must be copyright-free. Otherwise, the enterprise could find itself in a lawsuit. If there are content contributions from employees, contractors, or third-party companies, it is imperative to leverage written agreements from contributors. An enterprise should strongly consider having limited liability insurance for protection against potential app-related lawsuits. This would be a wise investment, especially with the average defense and settlement costs for business lawsuits being $160,000.
See Related: Enterprise App Development: Legal Considerations
3. Is The App Achieving ROI?
Some enterprises are able to continuously achieve ROI for nearly every mobile app deployment, and others are struggling to break even. In a February 2019 survey by Enterprise Mobility Exchange, 34% of respondents revealed that they achieved a positive ROI for their enterprise mobile apps more than 76% of the time. However, 46% of enterprises are only achieving ROI less than 25% of the time. This epidemic of failing apps is creating a tremendous challenge in the enterprise. Some of the common challenges to look out include internal communication mishaps between departments, failure to identify the business goals, and the lack of collaboration between IT and operations technology (OT).
What Will The Future Of Mobile App Development Look Like?
Developers should be excited about the future of mobile apps in the enterprise. In the future, there will likely be a greater emphasis on enhancing the user experience, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), and on-demand apps. New technologies with chatbots and the Internet of Things (IoT) will be part of the next way of mobile apps.
In the meantime, developers should get familiar with these potential innovations. To ensure that enterprises are creating mobile apps that result in increased business value, download our exclusive report, "Enterprise Mobile App Development: Achieving ROI."
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I did the same thing with a wedding ring and thread and it indicated girl and that's what I'm having....a girl.
I did that and it indicated a boy and im having a girl. My freind says that because I had an abortion before I was supposed to have a boy then is why it indicated that.
My boyfriends aunt did that to him and me but with a necklace and it turned out that we are both having 2 girls. That's weird!!! Do you think that it said that we are both having 2 girls because we might end up having the two babies with eachother???
I have also heard that this test can be very accurate but I read on another thread that side to side is a girl and back and forth (from the fingers to the elbow) is a boy. Which one is correct?
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