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Sourcing diamonds overseas
Diamond Science
Sourcing Diamonds from Leon Mege
New York is the center of the Universe. It's also the capital of the diamond world. The area within a one block radius of 47th Street in New York's Diamond District holds a vast amount of wealth in diamonds and precious stones.
The concentration of the world's diamonds sitting in the vaults of the New York Diamond District is so immense that it could easily be enough to purchase a country. Strike that - a continent.
Hundreds of international and domestic companies operate here. They loan stones on memo for examination, testing, and sale to members of the trade in good standing. The number and value of the stones a company could borrow depends on its reputation and credit rating.
With so many suppliers and stone's availability in New York there is no compelling reason to look for stones located elsewhere.
In the past decade, India has become a major source of diamonds due to the protectionist policies of the Indian government. The vast majority of the stones located overseas are owned by Indian companies.
Those stones are listed on the wholesale market, and the listings are piped through the web interface to a multitude of search engines found online.
The great majority of Indian dealers and cutters are outstanding members of the trade, but unfortunately it has become increasingly troublesome and risky to source stones from India.
Since the stones cannot be easily examined in person, a consumer has to rely on electronic communications that are prone to hacking. All images, certificates, videos, and scans provided by the seller could be easily forged, tweaked, or manipulated, and they cannot be immediately verified.
There are many ways you can experience a loss while sourcing a stone from overseas.
BMG material
The letters B and G stand for Brown and Green - attributes not mentioned on any certificate, but negatively affecting the stone's appearance and, therefore, its value.
A diamond's color grade refers to the amount of color in the material but not its shade (unless there is so much of it that the stone is graded to have a fancy color and becomes much more valuable). Within a regular color range (D-Z) a stone might have a brown or green tint.
The green and brown tints are very undesirable and should be avoided. The problem is, the tints cannot be detected unless a stone is examined by an expert diamond grader under uniform lighting.
The letter M stands for Milky
Due to some factors such as orientation of the inclusion clouds, graining, and fluorescence, a stone can look foggy or cloudy.
There is a very slim chance for a consumer to find out whether the stone is BGM or not. The risk of losing their reputation would prevent US based dealers to sell such a stone without a disclosure, but dealers overseas are notorious for misrepresenting their stones."Comparing my stone to a competitor in India?" one prominent New York cutter told me recently. "You know the stone is a brownee, don't you?"This sentiment is echoed by many New York dealers we spoke with.
Forged certificates
While attempting to print a GIA certificate would be suicidal in the US, where the strength of laws and regulations would prevent such a scam, there are unconfirmed reports of counterfeit certificates popping up in India.
All new GIA certificates have security features such as holograms, security screens, and microscopic prints that protect them from forgery or duplication. Forged certificates from labs other than GIA that do not have their databases available for instant verification might be much more difficult to detect.
India is the only country with an existing market for unused GIA grading reports. A diamond report is worthless without the diamond it was issued for. Not in India. It's worth a whooping $50 there (a huge amount of money for a third world country). There are cutting shops specializing in cutting diamonds to match those certificates in measurements and weight, but with significantly lower color and/or clarity (attributes not easily noticeable by a non-professional).
The Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences (AIGS) recently issued a warning over fake gemstone reports bearing its logo. The counterfeit reports contain a working QR code that directs users to a fake website with the suffix .co, rather than .com.
A New Delhi based firm was caught selling CVD lab-grown diamonds with natural diamond grading reports. In another development, The International Trading Corporation of New Delhi, a supplier of synthetics, advertised CVD (synthetic) diamonds with a fake GIA diamond report stating that the stone is natural (not man-made).
The synthetic's fraud is widespread, for example, in November of 2017 a forged laser inscription on a synthetic diamond that implies that the stone is a certified to be a natural was discovered, clearly, it's just a tip of an iceberg.
In April 2018 a grading laboratory in China received a 3.10 carat F-G/VS synthetic diamond, complete with a forged inscription and a falsified report stating that the diamond is natural.
When the number inscribed on the girdle was matched with the online database, it turned out that the original report was for a natural H-color, VS1-clarity natural diamond. The inscription and accompanying paper report were fakes.
Stolen certificates
Recently, GIA invalidated grading reports for 1,042 diamonds submitted primarily to its India grading laboratory after someone gained access to its database and altered the grading reports.
The Diamond Trading Network has suspended 10 Indian companies for allegedly participating in a scheme that hacked into GIA's computer system.
When you send thousands of dollars to a third world country there is always a danger of your money being stolen.
Obviously we always check references before wiring your money, but, at stakes being so high, there is always an inherent risk of a loss due to company transgression, or employees acting on behalf of the company.
Delay in production
Let's say you get lucky. The stone is a genuine diamond with a genuine certificate, and it is sold by a very reputable dealer who you feel pretty secure wiring the money to knowing that you will get back the exact stone you purchased and can trust the seller's assurance that the stone is not BMG.
What's next? For starters, it takes at least several days for the stone to arrive. But what if you look at the stone and don't like it? Can you return it? Sometimes you can, sometimes you can't. Even if the return is allowed, restocking fees are charged.
When you order stones from India you have to pay the full amount upfront. They don't loan stones on a memo, like dealers in New York do. So you have to wait for the stone to make the trip home, which is at least another week.
The stone has to be checked and your refund processed. You know how you get an instant refund in the US, sometimes even before you actually return the item? In India the process is… m-m-m .. slower, sometimes much slower. When the money is finally sent back, mysteriously it takes several days to arrive (as opposed to just an hour when done by us)
The result? You just lost a few hundreds of dollars on return shipping and occasional restocking fees. You lost almost a month out of your schedule (unless you have spare money to buy a stone while waiting for a refund - but most people cannot afford such a luxury
You also took a tremendous risk in order to save a point or two compared to an identical but verified stone located right here in New York.
There is a high degree of fraud in India due to lax oversight by the government and law enforcement.
So many payments to overseas suppliers are stolen that warnings advising to be careful are sent frequently through the trading network.
The typical scam works like this: A buying request is intercepted by a hacker who has gained access to a seller's email system. From that point on, the hacker impersonates the seller, and once the deal is struck, provides a very authentic-looking invoice with wire instructions, directing funds to his own bank account. Once the money is withdrawn, nothing can be done to recover the funds.
There is no such thing as "free lunch"
The stone with the lowest price in the category is always the one located overseas.
Most diamonds are priced as a commodity where the market determines and regulates the price. There are no bargains. You get exactly what you pay for.
People who fall for overseas stones are usually "do-it-yourselfers" who think they can outsmart the market by sorting diamond listings by price.
How to spot a stone located overseas besides its unusually attractive price? Very simple: check its availability, if the stone cannot be overnighted to you chances are that it is locked in a safe somewhere in India.
Hundreds of companies clustered around New York's Diamond District hold the vast majority of diamonds available on the market. They could be borrowed (memo program), examined and tested. Not so with stones located overseas.
We always gave strong preference to diamonds located in the US and specifically in New York. Due to our outstanding reputation in the Diamond Trade, we enjoy close relationships with all major diamond companies and have direct access to their inventory.
Whether you use a diamond search on Leon Mege.com or other websites you access the same database. An interface is different but the diamond listings are the same.
However, every reseller has an ability to filter certain listings. Unlike web re-sellers who indiscriminately pump every available listing to their search engines, we take it much more seriously. When you search through our listings you see only those that come from reputable US-based dealers, that we have personal working relationships.
It doesn't mean we don't have access to stones that are not listed in our search. If our customers require a specific stone grade that is only available overseas we are able to source the stone and sell it at a significant discount.


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In 2016 for the first time in Bulgaria, two neighboring ski areas Pamporovo and Mechi Chal start working in tandem with a single ticket and transport system, making the resorts one of the most attractive winter sports and entertainment complexes. The project aims to create the largest attraction sports center in the Balkans by increasing its competitiveness, actively using the available natural resource and enabling Bulgaria to host more prestigious sports events in each of the ski areas.
The investments started in the summer of 2016 set the infrastructure improvements of the two ski areas so that they are adequately covered with the necessary indicative and transport accessibility. The all-day ski lift for Pamporovo ski area gives access to Mechi Chal ski area. For greater convenience, a special ski shuttle service is provided on a schedule to make it as easy as possible to cross the two ski areas. Ski lifts can be used free of charge by any customer who has purchased a lift card valid for the day of use of the transport link. There are 3 stops along the route and signboards inform tourists about the current skiing schedule.
Apart from all the projects for connecting the two ski areas, the guests of the resort will also notice the renewed map of the Pamporovo Ski Area, which this year also includes Mechi Chal Ski Area. An electronic map of the ski area is displayed next to lift №2 of Studenets Ski Center, which shows the current status of the facilities - open / closed runs, lifts and lifts.
Mechi Chal Ski Area features nearly 20 km of different difficulty tracks and ski slopes that are subject to categorization and expansion to meet all international requirements. The ski area is also favorable for developing not only the traditional skiing, but also the biathlon, cross-country skiing and snowboarding.
During the winter season (2016-2017) one of the longest ski slopes in Bulgaria was prepared - the advanced track "Mechi Chal" 1 (red) with a length of 3 km, which has all the necessary characteristics to receive races from world rank. The ski area project for the coming years is one of the longest ski slopes in the country for the average of about 6 km in length, as well as a harder downhill track and 1.2-kilometer freeride downhill runs. A new modern and powerful artificial snowfall system is planned to provide snow cover on the main track and adjacent tracks throughout the season.
Winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy a modern 4-chair lift of the French company Pomagalski, with a capacity of 2000 people per hour. With it, the 2700 meters distance from the Mechi Chal Ski Center to the top is only 9 minutes away. The access system is the Austrian company AXESS - fast and reliable, so as to avoid crowding in the busiest hours of the day.


It is believed that Denmark is the happiest country in the world all thanks to a little something called hygge. According to Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, hygge encompasses everything from "the art of creating intimacy to cosiness of the soul to taking pleasure from the presence of soothing things." The Winter is one of the easiest and best times to integrate values of hygge culture and design into your home. Winter is a time when cozy, warm and inviting interiors are essential. Not only are flurry blankets and a plethora of pillows a requirement for cuddle lovers, clean and generous spaces also contribute to a positive and healthy state of mind. From creating a sense of romantic magic through glowing candles to beautiful loungewear to help you feel more peaceful in your home, this guide on how to hygge teaches the basics of cozy Scandinavian interior design.
There is something so delightful about a space that is brightened by the warmth candlelight. Scented or unscented, a little candle light is an excellent way of adding atmosphere to indoor and outdoor spaces. If you like simplicity and minimalism one candle on a table will truly glow, but if you're looking to foster a sense of fellowship and whimsicality cluster candles in various shapes and sizes on unexpected ledges for a mystical and quirky hygge infusion.
One of the key characteristics of hygge interior design is the ability to make people feel instantly cozy, relaxed and soothed. A soft rug will not only ground your space but also create a sense of texture. Warm on your toes on a cold winter morning, the perfect sisal rug will instantly make your space feel sweetly Scandinavian.
Hygge is something you know when you feel and what feels more cozy than a cute pile of pillows perfect for snuggling into? There is no such thing as too many pillows. Big! Medium! Small! Fluffy! Puffy! Flat! Hygge is all about adding things to a space that make everyone feel comfortable and happy. Load up coaches and chairs with textured puffs of happiness that everyone will gravitate towards.
Hygge encourages concepts of sleep, relaxation and rest so don't feel guilty about hitting the snooze button on Sunday morning sleep ins. In order to carry this essence throughout your home make sure your couches are no stranger to blankets. Quilts, faux fur, chunky knits and the list goes on…blankets are a vital part of beautiful hygge interior design.
It is no secret that Nordic interior design is all about minimalism. The best way to keep a space feeling fresh, clean and simple is by keeping it tidy so make sure your space is organized with the perfect baskets. In Denmark storage is just another opportunity to enhance the simplistic decoration of your home. Woven baskets not only add texture to a space, but are also the perfect place to stash away that extra throw pillow or blanket that sneaks out when guests are over.
Hygge furniture and accessories have a powerful influence over how you feel in a home, however in order to fully embrace this cozy, happy lifestyle trend you need the loungewear to match. A beautiful pair of slippers, a soft and luxurious robe and gorgeous pyjamas are the only way to fully embrace hygge interior design. Splurge on a couple of decadent loungewear pieces that make you feel like you're floating on a cloud and suddenly your hygge home will be complete.
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Cashback News: Mobile commerce breaking through in US retail
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While shopping by smartphone is common in China, it is only beginning to take hold in the US. Retailers are getting on board with mobile phone apps and there's lots of innovation and news to share. US mobile commerce is growing fast and Astound Commerce expects it to reach 33% of online sales or $130.92 billion. According to L2 Intelligence Report – Mobile retailers are under-investing in mobile to date even though 85% of global smartphone owners have used a smartphone to shop inside a bricks-and-mortar store.
Mobile payments in China will reach $6.3 trillion by 2020, according to data from iResearch. Research from App Annie shows time spent on retailer bricks-and-clicks apps was up 55%. In Canada, RBC launched its new RBC Rewards app letting users browse, track and redeem points online for travel, merchandise and other incentives.
Crate and Barrel, Macy's and Timberland are testing new mobile innovations to reach consumers in their omnichannels. According to comScore, 49% of consumers do not download mobile apps though Amazon, eBay, Groupon and Walmart are among the top 25 US retail apps. A strong mobile strategy is key for retailers. 19% of consumer spending is on groceries and Morgan Stanley Research and AlphaWise research says that presents an opportunity for grocery mobile apps.
Facebook users can now purchase products directly from brands with a single tap on the Messenger app. Dick's digital strategy helped the sports retailer grow sales 6.7% to $7.3 billion in 2015. Mobile commerce is poised for growth this holiday season.
Mobile Is on the Rise, But Still Not Where Retailers Would Like It
Mobile is one of the fastest-growing retail sectors at the moment and still projects to grow for years to come, but the technology is still not where most retailers want it.
Currently, smartphone users make up about 64 percent of the U.S. population, but that number is expected to grow to 72.2% by 2020, according to Astound Commerce's 2016 Mobile Research Report. U.S. mobile commerce sales are rising "significantly" compared to overall eCommerce, according to Astound Commerce's study.
Mobile commerce sales are forecast to reach 33% of all eCommerce sales in 2016, up from 26% the previous year — 2.7% of all retail sales for the year. That's an estimated $130.92 billion in mobile sales this year. But that number is expected to double to 5.4% and 43% of all eCommerce and all retail transactions, respectively, by 2020 for an estimated $294.22 billion.
"The important factor to keep in mind is that they are now representing almost half of retail eCommerce's penetration, which is impressive for a channel still in its infancy," according to Astound Commerce's report. Via pymnts.com
Mobile is Critical for In-Store Retail
Reams of recent reports suggest that retail brands are overwhelmingly under-investing in mobile. Is the problem as bad as some say? L2, a business-intelligence firm, seems to think so. In the company's L2 Intelligence Report – Mobile, L2 emphasizes that the trend toward mobile has been exponentially on the rise—while lambasting retail brands lacking in in-store mobile engagement.
For starters, the report points out that mobile devices accounted for more than half of all time spent online in 2013—and that, as of last year, that amount has risen to two-thirds. "Smartphones have become the trusted, portable, always-on shopping companion that desktops or laptops never could be," reports L2, "with 85 percent of smartphone owners worldwide saying they used a smartphone while shopping in a brick-and-mortar store."
Still, L2 admits that there are signs that so-called "mcommerce" hasn't quite caught on—conceding that traditional desktop devices drive far more conversions than do mobile devices. "Today, mobile phones are still best suited for upper-funnel shopping activities like comparison shopping, product research, and browsing and product discovery," notes L2. The firm goes on to highlight that while consumers conduct 60 percent of their online-shopping time via mobile, mobile accounts for only 16 percent of these transactions. L2 maintains, however, that this represents a missed opportunity for brands to enmesh customers via mobile-based tools—including loyalty programs, streamlined checkout, payment options, and cross-channel integration with existing customer data (such as email addresses). Via dmnews.com
MOBILE PAYMENTS IN CHINA: Learn from China's success in mobile payments
The US payments ecosystem is in the midst of a shift toward mobile, and countless new and old stakeholders are attempting to accelerate this migration, which is moving at a glacial pace relative to other markets globally. But mobile payments can rise to the mainstream. For companies seeking to build out a robust mobile payments product, China's thriving mobile payments ecosystem offers some insight — and some lessons.
Total mobile payments volume in China will reach $6.3 trillion by 2020, according to our estimates based on iResearch data. This marks a healthy 33% five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). In comparison, the US will generate $154 billion in mobile payments volume this year by our estimates, which amounts to just 6.5% of China's mobile payments volume.
Even accounting for population discrepancies, China will generate over $1,700 in mobile payments volume per capita in 2016, compared with $475 in the US, based on forecasts from BI Intelligence and eMarketer. China's advantage will eventually diminish, but it will still produce around twice as much volume per capita in 2020. Via businessinsider.com
App Annie study shows US retail leads the way in mobile disruption
For years, the retail industry has talked about the rise of mobile and how it may disrupt everything. But according to a new report released today by App Annie — an app analytics and market intelligence company — the future is already here. Mobile, especially in the US, has already taken over.
Looking at both online-first and "bricks-and-clicks" retailers, the study shows that, while mobile is affecting everyone, the US is apparently leading the way.
"Most surprising is how well US bricks-and-clicks retailers are doing relative to others outside of the US," Danielle Levitas, SVP of research and marketing communications at App Annie, told me. "Specifically, across the several countries we looked at in this report, time in apps of bricks-and-clicks was up 40% year over year (versus online-first, up 50%). However, in the U.S., time spent within bricks-and-clicks apps was up 55% versus online-first, up 60%. I think this demonstrates more innovation among top US retailers." Via venturebeat.com
RBC launches rewards app to let customers redeem points for various products
RBC Rewards is an app that allows RBC customers to view their points balance which are redeemable for a number of products. The app lets users collect points towards several products, including vacations, gadgets and merchandise.
"The RBC Rewards app will allow clients to experience and interact with RBC Rewards in a whole new way," said Athena Varmazis, the vice president of the global loyalty program and rewards.
"With the RBC Rewards app, our clients will now have the functionality of the online Rewards platform, from tracking existing and pending points activity to browsing and redeeming for travel, merchandise and more while they're on the go." Via mobilesyrup.com
Is Omnichannel Marketing Finally Going From Retail Dream to Reality?
There's been a flurry of recent developments that suggest retailers this holiday season may summon the nerve to reboot their omnichannel marketing efforts, tapping into Big Data tactics that in years past may have seemed more like Big Brother.
Crate and Barrel is testing a program, dubbed Mobile Totes, in its Skokie, IL, store in suburban Chicago that leans on several branded tablet devices. The endeavor, bolstered by CloudTags' software, encourages patrons to use the tablets to email themselves products they want but are not available in the store. Yet, here's the thing: When such emails are clicked, thanks to recipients' cookie IDs, the merchant retargets people on its website with banner ads that pitch products they first showed interest in during a store visit. The home-decor merchant attributes a 10 percent sales hike to the 2-month-old pilot. But could this showroom-to-living-room data utilization inspire backlash instead of back orders?
"I don't think customers will find it creepy," answered Joan King, vp of ecommerce, Crate and Barrel. "More and more, people are actually expecting that we know their shopping preferences. They are expecting us to be smarter and smarter." Recent studies show that consumers have generally acquiesced to data-based targeting, according to Joseph Turow, a professor and researcher at University of Pennsylvania. "Resignation rather than anger is the current predicament," he noted. Via adweek.com
With holiday 2016 approaching, retailers need a mobile wallet strategy ASAP
Most retailers are gearing up for holiday sales, and that means many will be seeking to drive mobile app downloads. Most of them will fail.
Among the top 25 US apps, there are four retailers present: Amazon, eBay, Groupon and Walmart. By far, Amazon dominates time spent among retail apps, according to comScore.
Top retail apps
Roughly half of smartphone owners (49%) now don't download any apps in a given month, while the average user downloads two, according to the same comScore report.
What this effectively means is that absent some really compelling features and functionality, most retailers have dimming hopes of driving widespread adoption of their apps. Frequent shoppers and loyalists may have specific retailer apps on their phones, but the majority of shoppers will not.
A Shoe Carnival-SIM Partners case study shows how a mobile wallet strategy can complement efforts to drive app downloads and even stand as a complete substitute for an app download. Via marketingland.com
How Supermarket Apps Profit With eCommerce
Groceries account for 19% of consumer spending as noted from Morgan Stanley Research and AlphaWise. Looking at the US alone, the grocery industry estimates to a net worth of 675 billion USD! With this lucrative opportunity at hand, there's no better way to drive this rapidly growing industry than with empowered supermarket apps. Given that 90% of digital time is spent in apps according to ComScore, by leveraging the mobile app opportunity, supermarket apps should offer exceptional mobile experiences to its consumers so that it drives brand awareness, sales and ideally brand advocacy.
However, the grocery industry still has much work to do. Let's take a look at eCommerce first.
Types of Groceries People Buy Online
Taking a look at the chart below provided by Morgan Stanley. It shows what type of major eCommerce (or online commerce) transactions takes place. One sees that groceries is an auspicious venture considering its anticipated growth starting from 2016 onward. Fresh food takes the lead. It's expected to be the fastest growing margin with 21% to 34% YoY. Via customerthink.com
Facebook lets users make purchases from brands directly through Messenger app
With the rise of chatbots providing a smooth way for customers to interact with their favorite brands, Facebook is taking things a step further by letting consumers open up a full window of products and shopping options, that are all purchasable directly through the app.
The social media giant will now let consumers who engage with brands through the Messenger app purchase products with the tap of a button. The new capability is brought about by a partnership with Shopify
"By making conversations between retailers and customers commerce-able, Shopify is enabling Facebook Messenger users to engage with retailers through a personal yet streamlined experience," said Brian Marvin, COO and co-founder of Bringhub. "As chatbots and conversational commerce continue to grow, this is one of the first major partnerships to offer a new layer of service to retailers and consumers directly through a messaging platform. Via mobilecommercedaily.com
Dick's Digital Strategy is On the Move
Thanks to its ability to thrive in an uncertain and shrinking market, the company racked up net sales of $7.3 billion in 2015, a 6.7% year-over-year increase. Achieving these goals took patience, planning and the development of a business strategy designed to future-proof the company within an increasingly digital marketplace.
Dick's initial move toward a digitally driven strategy dates back several years, at a time when the sporting goods retailer was already well-entrenched in the e-commerce game. It was successfully operating an e-commerce site with the help of a third-party partner, and was enjoying strong e-commerce sales performance prompting Dick's to double down on its digital efforts.
Its first move was to add a multi-tenant platform designed to support multiple e-commerce stores. The flexible architecture, added in 2014, also underscored the company's plan for upcoming strategic projects.
Dick's Sporting Goods launched two proprietary e-commerce sites on its own platform — Golfgalaxy.com and fieldandstreamshop.com. However, in an increasingly mobile landscape, e-commerce is only the tip of the iceberg. Via risnews.edgl.com
More holiday sales reports ahead
We'll have more US retail holiday sales reports in the weeks ahead as we enter into the critical Black Friday and holiday sales season. Welcome to our many new subscribers and you can subscribe at the top of this page to get news you can use, first thing every Monday-Wednesday-Friday morning.
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2018 RM Sotheby's Amelia Island (Exclusively Porsche Announcement)
24 January 2018 by Henk Bekker in Amelia Island, News, Press Releases, USA
RM Sotheby's announced the most complete collection of special Porsche 911 Type 964 variants for its Amelia Island sale in Florida, USA, in March 2018.
1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 – Patrick Ernzen © 2017 RM Sotheby's
RM Sotheby's will offer the "Exclusively Porsche – The 964 Collection" at its March 2018 Amelia Island classic car auction. This collection assembled by a single collector consists of eleven Type 964 (and one Type 930) Porsche 911s including a newer-raced Carrera RSR 3.8, a low-mileage Carrera RS 3.8, and a Turbo S Flachbau. These models are amongst the rare 911s that occasionally achieve million-dollar results at public auctions. Most of the Porsche 911s in this collection are presented in striking yellow.
RM Sotheby's Amelia Island 2018
RM Sotheby's 20th annual Amelia Island classic car sale will be held on 10 March 2018 at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida, USA. RM Sotheby's is the official auction house of the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance and will offer around 100 cars.
1937 Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet by Vanvooren – Darin Schnabel © 2016 courtesy RM Sotheby's
In 2017, RM Sotheby's earned an Amelia Island record $70.9 million but in contrast to most years, a second auction day was held during which 63 cars from the Orin Smith collection were sold without reserve to earn a total of $31 million. The top result in 2017 was $7,700,000 paid for a 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet with coachwork by Vanvooren.
In 2016, RM Sotheby's earned $38.6 million with a high sell-through rate of 89%. In 2015, RM Sotheby's earned $60 million at Amelia Island with a remarkably high 98% sell-through rate.
Exclusively Porsche – The 964 Collection
Patrick Ernzen © 2017 RM Sotheby's
Among the first cars announced for the RM Sotheby's Amelia Island 2018 sale are 12 Porsches in the aptly named "Exclusively Porsche – The 964 Collection". This group of eleven Type 964s (and one 930) was assembled by a single collector, and avid Porsche enthusiast, over a decade and comprises the last of the truly hand-built Porsches, yet the first production models with coil-over suspensions, power steering, and ABS brakes. The collector also sought out the finest examples of all the 964 "specials"—high-performance cars either built or modified in limited quantities by Porsche's Exclusive department.
The leading cars in this collection include a few of the Porsche 911 models that actually manage to sell for over a million dollar at public auction – all are yellow:
The 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8 is an essentially brand-new, never raced car finished in very rare paint-to-sample Ferrari Yellow. One of just 45 built, it has recorded a mere 765 km on its odometer (Est. $1,200,000 – $1,400,000).
The 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 is a one of 55 presented in mint condition with less than 7,000 km (Est. $1,250,000 – $1,500,000).
The 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S 'Leichtbau' is one of 86 built (Est. $1,000,000 – $1,200,000).
The RM Sotheby's Amelia Island 2018 sale will also include a pair of very rare 'flat nose' variants:
The silver 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S X83 'Flachbau' one of the rarest production Porsches at just 10 ever built (Est. $500,000 – $650,000).
The yellow U.S.-production 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S X85 'Flachbau' is one of just 39 built (Est. $600,000 – $800,000).
The Exclusively Porsche – The 964 Collection on offer at RM Sotheby's Amelia Island 2018 also includes:
1991 Porsche 911 Carrera Cup (Est. $250,000 – $325,000) (white);
1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 (Est. $200,000 – $250,000, offered without reserve) (yellow);
1994 Porsche 911 Speedster (Est. $200,000 – $250,000, offered without reserve) (yellow);
1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS (Est. $200,000 – $250,000, offered without reserve) (silver);
1989 Porsche 911 Turbo 'Flat Nose' Coupe (Est. $200,000 – $250,000, offered without reserve) (red); and,
1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS America (Est. $200,000 – $250,000, offered without reserve) (silver).
"The 964 Collection is without a doubt the most complete and best collection of limited-production Porsche 964s to ever come to public auction," says Alexander Weaver, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby's.
"The owner was well ahead of his time in assembling this group, which represents some of the rarest models in the entire Porsche lineage. We've had the privilege of bringing several exceptional collections of Porsche 911s to market over the last two years, and look forward to securing more strong results in Amelia Island, a proven venue for fresh-to-market rarities."
Porsches at Amelia Island
Amelia Island is a good choice for selling Porsches with the German brand often performing well in auctions here. Gooding famously sold Jerry Seinfeld's Porsche collection at Amelia Island in 2016 and also announced a private collection of 12 Porsches for its Amelia Island 2018 sale.
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I first met J.P. Donleavy in July, 1961 at a garden party in London on what was believed to be the hottest day on record. The party was given on my behalf as Director of the Atlantic Monthly Press to meet leading British publishers, writers, and literary agents.
I had asked my hostess to invite J.P. Donleavy whom I had never met, although we had corresponded for over a year about his novel in progress. Fairy Tales of New York. I didn't think he would turn up, since he was known to be a recluse who avoided literary parties; nor did some of my publishing friends who told me in emphatic terms that Donleavy did not like or trust publishers. About an hour after the party was in progress, the garden crowded with London literati, a solitary figure suddenly appeared at the top of the stone steps, slim, bearded, and wearing a Brooks Brothers seersucker suit (which only Americans wore at the time). It was Donleavy, accompanied by a statuesque young lady with flowing blond hair. A number of publishers stopped what they were doing and made a bee-line to shake Donleavy's hand and introduce themselves. He told me later that among them were several who had rejected The Ginger Man with curt one-line replies or standard printed forms. I stayed a few more minutes, in deference to my hostess, then invited Donleavy and his companion to dinner at the Connaught. She had another engagement but Donleavy was pleased to accept. He told me that he frequently went to the Connaught bar in the late afternoon for a glass of champagne, to lift his spirits and because of its vitamins (which he pronounced "vitamins"). After two glasses of vitamins we went into dinner. The Connaught menu is one of the finest in all of England, and the wine list is equally impressive. Donleavy chose steak tartare and I ordered roast duck. I asked him to select the wine and he chose a '57 Chambertin. It was an animated dinner during the course of which he asked me many questions, professional and some quite personal: what my wife was like, what my house on Beacon Hill was like, whether my children had a nanny, where I had gone to college, where did I "take lunch" in Boston, etc. He seemed to be very familiar with Boston, especially Beacon Hill, Charles Street, the Public Gardens and the West End of Boston where a good part of The Ginger Man had been written.


War correspondent and author Jill Jolliffe explored the reporting of World War I and, in particular, the work of official historian C.E.W. Bean, editor of The Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918. Below is an edited extract from the talk she gave at the Library in 2015, which was the result of Jolliffe's World War I centenary fellowship at the Library. Here she details the landing at Anzac Cove and Beans' probable whereabouts at the precise time.
'[C.W.Bean] was to play an enormous role over decades in recording the history of the war and working for an honourable memorialisation of all who died in it (The Australian War Memorial in Canberra was part of this legacy). He was an English-born Oxford graduate who had worked on the Sydney Morning Herald for the six years preceding his arrival at the front.
Once at the front, Bean aimed to observe every battle and was admired by the soldiers for his dedication and bravery. He was struck in the leg by a stray Turk bullet in August 1914 but refused to leave the battlefield to have the wound treated, insisting instead on remaining in his dug-out and having it dressed daily until it healed.
In their earliest survey of the intended battlefront, the Australian and New Zealand commanders had chosen the most hospitable strip of beach on the Gallipoli peninsular as an ideal landing point and dubbed it 'Anzac Cove'. It was here that the invasion force was scheduled to land and fight its way onshore to establish a beach-head for those who followed, but it instead overshot that point by a mile and a half, creating confusion in Allied ranks.
The orders for the fleet were that at around 4.15am on 25 April its ships would each collect batches of soldiers waiting to land from the convoy vessels gathered at the Dardanelles estuary and transfer them to smaller boats which would row them silently to the Gallipoli beaches while it was still dark. That was the theory, at least.
The baptism of fire of the young Australians and New Zealanders was an horrific event. Some managed to reach the beach without unduly alerting the Turkish enemy, but the sun rose soon after and their vulnerability was evident: the small boats were returning to the convoy in the harbour awash with blood and piled with the dead—they had been cut down in a hail of bullets soon after setting foot on the Anzac shore, and some, whose shapes were visible to the Turks as they were rowed in, died even before this.
This is an edited extract from a talk delivered by Jill Jolliffe on July 2, 2015 at the State Library of Victoria. Jill is a former war correspondent and author of eight nonfiction books. She currently works as a freelance writer and researcher.
The Library has many resources related to the landing at Gallilpoli, and World War I, as well as a guide to researching Australians in World War I, digitised newspapers and blog entries .


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Navigating Love in D. H. Lawrence's 'Sons and Lovers'
Posted byharpalkhambay 9th Jul 2020 9th Jul 2020 Posted inUncategorizedTags:D. H. Lawrence, Love, Sons and Lovers
D. H. Lawrence's semi auto-biographical novel 'Sons and Lovers' is very complex, so much so that part of me thinks I need to read it again. The story revolves around Paul Morel, and his relationships with three women, his mother, Miriam Leivers and Clara Dawes. All three are different, all three impact the others. Paul loves them all in different ways, even though sometimes between them can cross and blur. Lawrence's writing at times is so subtle that it's tricky to keep track of what Paul is thinking. Other times it is clear but it chops and changes so much that it's just as difficult. Each woman acts as a sort of stimuli to a part of Paul's character, propelling him to discover more about himself, his sexuality and ultimately, love.
It's funny that, originally, Paul's mother Gertrude always preferred her older son William. However, when William pops his clogs, she moves on to favour Paul. Paul's closeness with his mother impacts his relationship with Miriam, his first long term girlfriend. Gertrude's dislike of Miriam makes Paul dislike her in turn, showing Gertrude's influence over her child. It's Gertrude's jealousy that breaks Miriam and Paul up, which gives us real Oedipus vibes. Freud developed the Oedipus Complex based on the Greek tale of Oedipus, and it basically refers to a child having sexual desire towards the parent. Paul and Gertrude's relationship does link to this idea, as he sometimes to Miriam as 'another mother,' when he does break up with her.[1] Hashtag, weird. His breaking up with Miriam shows that he wants to get away from his mother, as he compares the two, but also doesn't want to upset his mother further by staying with Miriam. Even Paul is subconsciously conflicted about his relationship with his mother, and the love he bears her.
The title 'Sons and Lovers,' is equally strange as it's not fully clear. Are the words two separate ones, for two separate groups? Or is it saying that the sons are lovers? This may not seem that strange because Paul is lover to both Miriam and Clara… but could we throw his mum into the mix? He is Gertrude's son; is it implied that he is her lover too? Does Paul operate on both levels? Let's dial down on the weirdness…
On to Paul's first love, Miriam Leivers. Miriam is the conservative and spiritual type, believing that everyone should be the same. She's complicated, but essentially hers and Paul's relationship is one of intellect and one of the mind. Her aversion to sex and physical contact does drive a wedge between them. Paul even questions that their desire to keep purity between them is 'fierce,' and that perhaps this is unnecessary.[2] Paul does convince Miriam to have sex with him, even though she confesses that she is 'afraid' of it.[3] She gives her virginity to Paul not for herself but for him. She treats it as a 'sacrifice' so that Paul can have pleasure.[4] She redefines sex in her mind, by saying that it's just the concentration and peak of emotion, which she attaches some divinity to.[5] So even though they are physically intimate with each other, Paul and Miriam treat sex very differently. Although physical contact distresses Miriam, she feels that Paul will always come back to her, as together they form some kind of intellectual super couple. They bring out the best in each other intellectually, so she believes that Paul will always belong to her. Paul says that he feels 'naked' before her, as he literally lays his soul bare to her.[6] In a way it's the purest love out there, unaffected by sexual desire. They love each other for their minds, and personalities. But Paul discovered that this type of love was not enough for him. Even though Paul recognises that his soul will always belong to Miriam, the question of his body is left unanswered… until the entrance of Clara Dawes.
Clara Dawes is a modern woman, and she carries some real feminist ideas. She's a Suffragette for starters. She's also married when she starts an affair with Paul, which is quite scandalous. She provides a kind of excitement that Miriam didn't, and Paul becomes attracted to her very quickly, and very soon after he leaves Miriam. In fact, Miriam introduced them. Harsh, Paul. Clara and Paul have an intense physical relationship, even though intellectually, there's not much common ground there. See where Lawrence is going with this? Later on in the novel, even when the two have sex, it's just not that great because Clara doesn't feel Paul has fully committed to her, but Miriam is still on Paul's mind.[7] Paul's indecisiveness rightly bugs Clara, and eventually pushes her to reconcile with her husband Baxter, leaving Paul all on his lonesome. It's heavily implied that this will happen, as Clara doesn't feel that her and Paul will last.[8] She also feels that Baxter, belongs to her, and that this tie can't be severed.[9] She also feels guilty about how she treated him, even though he cheated on her. He does emotionally mature though, with Paul's help. Paul was just a bit of a distraction for Clara, until she realised that she wanted something more permanent, prompting her U-turn back to Baxter. Perhaps Laurence is implying that Paul needs a woman who has both the intellectual qualities of Miriam, and the sexual appeal of Clara…?
Paul spends half of the time being confused, and only manages to find his definition of love 400 pages in, saying that love basically means 'freedom.'[10] Maybe Paul gets the freedom fully when his mother dies. I say dies… but Paul and his sister Annie euthanise her… without her consent.[11] The two of them see that their mother is in pain, crush up all her pills and feed them to her in a glass of milk.[12] There's a weird kind of inversion here, as usually it's the mother feeding her child milk, to get her child healthy and strong. Here, we see the child feeding his mother milk, but using it poison her. It's all very strange. Paul contemplates suicide after this, but overcomes it, deciding to return to the town, to begin the next chapter of his life.[13] Maybe without his mother, Miriam and Clara Paul can finally be free? Maybe he's learnt enough about women to get it right next time.
[1] D. H. Lawrence, Sons and Lovers (Oxford, Oxford World Classics, 2009), p. 335.
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There are people that like to use things as they are, and then there are people that tweak and adjust until they've created exactly what they want. Today we're going to highlight that second set of people.
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Book News: Penguin India Defends Decision To Yank 'The Hindus' : The Two-Way Also: A new Valentine's Day scene from Nathaniel P; James Wood on going home; Robert Caro on LBJ.
Book News: Penguin India Defends Decision To Yank 'The Hindus'
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The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly.
Penguin Books India is defending its decision to settle a lawsuit over Wendy Doniger's The Hindus: An Alternative History and withdraw the book from sale in India. The publisher says it has become "increasingly difficult for any Indian publisher to uphold international standards of free expression without deliberately placing itself outside the law." The lawsuit filed by a Hindu group claimed Doniger skewed and sexualized aspects of Hinduism. Penguin India was widely criticized for capitulating, with Man Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy writing in an open letter, "[Y]ou have fought for free speech against the most violent and terrifying odds. And now, even though there was no fatwa, no ban, not even a court order, you have not only caved in, you have humiliated yourself abjectly before a fly-by-night outfit by signing settlement. Why?" A statement from the publisher reads: "Penguin Books India believes, and has always believed, in every individual's right to freedom of thought and expression, a right explicitly codified in the Indian Constitution. This commitment informs Penguin's approach to publishing in every territory of the world, and we have never been shy about testing that commitment in court when appropriate. At the same time, a publishing company has the same obligation as any other organisation to respect the laws of the land in which it operates, however intolerant and restrictive those laws may be."
The Washington Post asked Adelle Waldman to write a Valentine's Day scene with characters from her novel The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P. "He began pacing the Valentine's Day aisle. Finally, he happened to see, tucked away near the end of the aisle, a pink box — called 'The Box of Love.' Through a plastic window, Nate could see that the Box of Love contained two champagne flutes with hearts on them and a small, malevolent-eyed teddy bear wearing a bib with the words 'I love you' printed on it. It was so hideous it could only be meant ironically."
Among other Hemingway documents digitized by the JFK Presidential Library is the elaborate recipe for the writer's favorite hamburger. (What happened to "Hunger is good discipline," Hem?)
Literary critic James Wood writes about leaving England for America, and the elusive idea of "Home": "It's not uncommon for expatriates, émigrés, refugees and travellers to want to die 'at home'. The desire to return, after so long away, is gladly irrational, and is perhaps premised on the loss of the original home (as the refusal to go home may also be premised on the loss of home). Home swells as a sentiment because it has disappeared as an achievable reality."
An interview with Robert Caro — in which he talks about craft and his award-winning books on Lyndon Johnson — is posted on the Nieman Storyboard: "I was thrown into investigative reporting when I really knew nothing about it. I was 23 years old, and I told my editor that I didn't know anything about it, and he said, 'Just never assume a damn thing.' He said, 'Turn every page.' That's really what I've tried to do."


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Music Review: Jesus Is King By Kanye West
Thorne Wolfenbarger November 1, 2019 October 21, 2020
After over one year of continuous release delays, on Oct. 25, 2019 musician Kanye West released his ninth studio album "Jesus Is King." As the title suggests, the album is a devoted worship album to God and Jesus Christ.
With an 11-song tracklist, "Jesus Is King" has a total runtime of 27 minutes. This runtime is significantly shorter than the typical album release, but falls in line with Kanye's recent sub-30-minute album releases. Only 3 of the 11 songs on the tracklist exceed three minutes.
The album begins with "Every Hour," an energetic choir praise, backed by a piano that contributes a very lighthearted vibe. The choir performing this song is the same choir that has been performing "Sunday Service" with Kanye every Sunday over the past few months. Strangely, the song seems to be very roughly cut at some points. There is significant repetition on the track and it seems that Kanye simply copy and pasted the same audio clip of the performance three times, bringing the track to a total runtime of 1:52. It massively falls short of what Kanye's fans have come to expect from him.
Arguably the strongest track on the album, titled "On God," reminds Kanye fans of the energy that is embedded in his album "808s & Heartbreak." Fueled by a constantly repeating synth sequence, "On God" excites the listener and provides some insight into Kanye's personal life. Kanye brings up the times he has bleached his hair and complains about tax rates. Rapping, "The IRS want they fifty plus our tithe. Man, that's over half of the pie," Kanye seems to fail to understand the mechanics of the progressive tax by implying that he loses half of his income to taxes. He proceeds to justify charging large amounts of money by using the fact that he is taxed heavily. This tangent is completely unrelated to the theme of the album.
"Jesus Is King" finished with the 49-second track "Jesus Is Lord." While "Jesus Is Lord" is fitting as a closing track in theory, the song seems to cut off in the middle of a bar. It is a horribly unsatisfactory conclusion to "Jesus Is King" and I am sure that many fans are disappointed by the outro.
Overall, "Jesus Is King" has excellent production, but really only that. Christian lyrics can be appreciated, but the elementary nature of Kanye's verses throughout the album makes me think that Kanye haphazardly replaced secular lyrics with religious ones.
"Jesus is King" earns a 70% in my book. Hopefully Kanye repeats what he did at the release of "The Life of Pablo" and edits some of the tracks. Better luck next time, Kanye.
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Only local are considered too gentle for severe conditions on the Russian objects. In 2019 the Russian government plans to reduce number of migrants to 80% of the total number of builders. The initiative of the Cabinet of Ministers was sounded by the Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova at a meeting of the commission on the social and labor relations. The draft of the governmental decree was already supported by departments and also associations of workers and employers. Changes can affect 6,3 million people. It is so much, according to Rosstat, today are engaged in the construction sphere. Migrants make a considerable share of workers. "We prepare for it. – the chairman of the central committee of Labor union of migrant workers Renat Karimov has reported "to Policy Today". – If the retirement age is removed, then there will be new working hands which need to be borrowed somewhere". However, Karimov recognizes that building - not the best option of employment for the elderly person, however the labor union treats the right of the state to regulate migration policy with understanding. "Please, let introduce restrictions. However we pay attention, as 80% demand caring attitude to themselves, but not simply, as to workers deprived of civil rights who can not pay salary which can work over duration of working hours", - Karimov reminds of the rights of migrants. According to the chairman, today on the Russian buildings there is already that balance of foreigners and citizens of the Russian Federation which the government intends to achieve. That is 80% to 20%. Russians, according to Karimov, prefer to work with comfort. "And where conditions absolutely desperate, work entirely foreign citizens there", - he has shared observation. According to public organization "Federation of Migrants of Russia", from January to June, 2018 in Russia 2 676 500 foreigners who have arrived in the country on earnings were registered. The most demanded regions St. Petersburg, Leningrad Region, Moscow, Moscow area. Are in the lead on number arrived citizens of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Ukraine.


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With early access to the powerful authoring technology of Scenarist Workgroup and the top-quality encoding of CineVision HD, Sonic's HDAA members are positioned to 'hit the ground running' as HD launches unfold around the globe," said Richard Linecar, vice-president of professional European operations at Sonic.
Sonic's relationships with consumer electronics companies, studios and creators makes the company ideally suited to found and lead the HDAA AG with new tools, resources and opportunities," said Richard Doherty, Research Director for the Envisioneering Group.
HDAA and HDAA AG members have access to evaluation software to test content for standard and advanced playback modes.
We are extremely pleased to welcome Abbey Road Interactive into the HDAA.
Membership in the HDAA will enable us to better our understanding of the new formats in order to produce high-impact titles making full use of the system's capabilities.
Our ability to begin producing real, playable discs that take full advantage of the interactive potential of iHD and BD-J is a huge milestone that underscores the value of our HDAA participation and lets our clients know that we will be ready for them when they need BD or HD DVD.
Sonic's HDAA training sessions covered the use of Sonic's high definition production tools delivered to HDAA members in August and September, including the timeline-based HD DVD Advanced Content Multiplexer and the HD DVD Advanced Content Player, which comprise the world's first toolset for creation and emulation of HD DVD 1.
By providing the first available tools to take advantage of HD DVD's interactive potential, Sonic will help jump-start title production, allowing HDAA members to begin preparing now for the upcoming HD DVD launch.
We pride ourselves on being leaders in DVD title development, and with these new tools from the HDAA -- as well as the inside information they provide -- we'll be able to maintain our cutting-edge position as the market expands to include HD formats," said Michael Becker, Managing Director of Trierweiler, Germany-based CD & DVD premastering and duplication facility, Skywalk Mastering GmbH / Imagion AG.
Building on Sonic's leading role in DVD authoring solutions and its close, long-standing ties to Hollywood and the consumer electronics industry, the HDAA will increase momentum for successful introduction of the formats, ensuring the timely availability of quality titles by providing members with exclusive access to key information, HD-enabled tools and comprehensive training.


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Helen Childs
Helen is a partner in our Personal Injury team who specialises in the niche area of industrial diseases. She represents claimants with industrial diseases from a diverse range of industries including asbestos-related illnesses such as Mesothelioma , Asbestos Lung Cancer , Asbestosis and Pleural Thickening.
" I have always wanted to work in this area of law. For me, personal injury law is about the combination of the human element; helping people to get recompense for often devastating accidents, with the thrill of the chase; working out who was at fault and forcing them to accept responsibility and pay the compensation that's due. Moving into asbestos claims was a logical progression for me.
My clients are invariably lovely people who have been dealt a very bitter blow with their diagnosis of an often very serious illness, or the loss of a loved one. Listening to their life stories is fascinating, and working out who is responsible for their loss can involve detailed forensic analysis, and is always really interesting and hugely rewarding. It's a pleasure and a privilege to help each and every one of my clients. " Read more >
Jennifer Seavor
Jennifer qualified in 2008 and has specialised in acting for sufferers of asbestos-related diseases ever since. In the last few years Jennifer has recovered over £3 million in compensation for her clients, and is especially recommended by The Legal 500 UK for "asbestos-related claims".
"Often my clients have lost a loved one due to an asbestos disease and watched them suffer during their illness. Helping my clients to pursue claims and recover compensation can never replace their health or the loved one they have lost. However, I consider it vital that those responsible are brought to justice. I have dedicated my career to this work and my clients are my number one priority. It is a pleasure to use my skills and experience to assist them. " Read more >
After qualifying in 2005, Rachel specialised in catastrophic brain injury cases before specialising in asbestos linked diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer and pleural thickening claims in recent years.
"Since moving into asbestos claims, I cannot imagine doing anything else. My clients are always lovely people who have been dealt a devastating and often very sudden blow. While no amount of compensation can replace a love one or change a devastating diagnosis, it is hugely rewarding to know that I can assist in providing some level of financial security and peace of mind to victims and families who find themselves in such a dreadful situation. " Read more >
Nicky Howe
Nicky has a wide range of experience with industrial diseases claims including:
Asbestos related industrial disease claims including a case load of multi track employers liability claims for a number of years prior to working on disease cases. She has experience in cases involving of a mixed range of asbestos conditions such as mesothelioma, asbestos related lung cancer, pleural thickening and asbestosis. Always aiming to achieve the best possible outcome for clients.
"I am excited to be working for RWK, the work opportunities will bring exciting and new challenges to each working week. I feel privileged to work in such a great and highly respected team with colleagues who share my passion for this rewarding area of work."
Emily Barratt
Emily joined the firm from Irwin Mitchell, where she had a background in a broad range of personal injury and asbestos-related disease cases.
" I believe in fighting for sufferers of asbestos related disease and their families because employers should have done more to prevent people from becoming exposed to such a harmful substance. No amount of compensation can make up for their suffering but at the very least they deserve some answers and some accountability. "
Lauren Ruxton
Lauren is a member of our specialist mesothelioma and asbestos claims team. Lauren has been a member of our Industrial Diseases team since August 2018, having previously worked in our Residential Property team.
" I have been at Royds Withy King for 3 years and have been part of the ID team for just under a year. I enjoy working with the team and the work we do is really interesting. I am excited to see how my role might progress in the future. "
Abbie Porter
Abbie is a Paralegal in the Personal Injury team in the Bath office, assisting with Industrial Disease compensation claims. Wanting to pursue a career in law since a young age, Abbie has joined Royds Withy King as a legal apprentice after completing her A levels. Abbie is currently working with the Personal Injury department, assisting associate Jennifer Seavor with Industrial Disease compensation claims.
" Throughout school I was always set on the idea of pursuing a career in law. Undertaking an apprenticeship at Royds Withy King has given me vital experience, allowing me to understand how the work in the personal injury team really makes a difference to clients who have suffered often life changing injuries. I look forward to progressing with the team and continuing to play a part in this important work. "
Kathy Cooke
Specialist Cancer Advisor
Kathy has worked in the cancer field for over 30 years, starting her career as a therapy radiographer then as a lecturer in radiotherapy. She was course leader for the MSc in Radiotherapy and Oncology at University of Hertfordshire before returning to clinical practice to take up the role of Manager for the pre-treatment and dosimetry aspects of the radiotherapy process at the Cromwell Hospital in London.
She then worked in the charity sector, initially for Brain Tumour Support then as Partnership Quality Lead for Macmillan Cancer Support. She is passionate about ensuring that the patient voice is at the centre of all service developments. She is not remunerated for her articles on this website but is happy to support the work that we do to help victims of Mesothelioma and asbestos cancer. Read more >
Claims Manager
Warren is our claims management consultant who has been assisting victims of asbestos diseases for more than 18 years. He was Managing Director and co-owner of a successful claims management company for 10 years before joining us in 2013.
Warren and his team provide an initial assessment as to whether it may be possible to make a claim for Mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases. He ensures that clients are provided with the latest information in a way that cuts through the legal and medical terminology.
He also oversees the writing of the website, providing a conduit between the solicitors and website authors and designers.
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Wow! I just received my first order from you, and all I can say is WOW! I can tell you beyond doubt that I have never been so excited to receive anything such as the delivery that was made today – the end result of your product is simply SPECTACULAR. From the beginning of this project that started around two years ago, I have received nothing short of fantastic customer service from beginning to end. That goes for all areas of your company, from the initial website construction, to the constant changes I needed to make, to the production team, and now the delivery. All to often all you hear back is "what went wrong". So in keeping with that – here is what went wrong with my involvement with you: Absolutely nothing!
Please, PLEASE pass on my sincere thank you to all of your staff, and by all means, keep doing business the way you have obviously chosen to do so. I will without question recommend Polar Engraving to anyone I encounter that is in the market for your services. Thank you – thank you – THANK YOU! Job well done!
We can't thank you enough for the great service!This is saving our small organization ALL the installation costs. FEMA monies are paying for the bricks to be put back in and if we hadn't gotten them here in a timely manner we would have been out of luck. So you guys are heroes.
When the Daytona Playhouse undertook a major renovation to our facility in 2015, fundraising was a major component. We were particularly intent on finding a way to raise funds that patrons of all economic backgrounds could join in and feel a part of the effort. Knowing that a new entry to the building was to be a major part of the renovation, having engraved bricks highlight that new entrance seemed a perfect idea. From the beginning, Matt and the team at Polar Engraving were anxious to be of service. They offered a wide variety of suggestions on everything from pricing to colors and fonts, but in the end they listened to our needs and choices and made our wishes a reality. It was a pleasure to work with them then, and to continue to work with them as we periodically offer our patrons a chance to add their sentiments to our walkway. The bricks have received rave reviews from our patrons and it's always fun to watch those patrons looking over the walkway before they come in to see a production at the Playhouse. I've had friends from other theaters inquire about the project and I always tell them they should start with Polar Engraving. They won't be disappointed!
We truly appreciate all the professionalism and support we received from our account team and Polar Engraving. We hadn't done anything like this before but Matt and his team walked us through and was with us every step in the process and we couldn't be happier with our finished product. I say "finished" but in reality this is a an ongoing fundraiser for us that will continue to change and grow over time as well as help us with an ongoing fundraising effort. We've been installed for just a week now but our new stadium entrance, with customized bricks, looks incredible and has generated a lot of great buzz around the school. It's neat to see people walking around the new plaza, searching for their brick and looking at all of the others too. Can't wait to start getting the orders for Phase 2. Thanks so much for all the help.
We love the brick walkway! You and your team were wonderful to work with throughout the process; from planning, to ordering, to fast delivery. Ever time I had a question someone always responded quickly and professionally. I'd be happy to be a reference for you anytime.
Easy to work with! Reasonable pricing to allow you to have a successful fundraiser! Lots of choices and quick turnaround. Give them a try! You won't be disappointed!
We want to thank you for the excellent service. The first batch of engraved bricks were absolutely beautiful, especially the engraved signatures from all the kids in each class. Your donor website portal was functional and saved us a lot of time.
In the Spring of 2015, Friends of the Frontier Army Museum of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas developed the Tribute Trail, located in front of our museum. This trail is dedicated to the men and women who have served honorably in our military, as well as anyone who has spent time in the Fort Leavenworth area. We have had the utmost pleasure of getting to work with polar engraving and using their bricks. Their product is not only beautiful, but it is also reliable. One of the major selling points for us is the lifetime warranty that your product carries. The customer service that we have received from Polar Engraving has been superb. They are reliable, kind, and helpful with all of our questions and needs. The Friends of the Frontier Army Museum (FFAM) feel very fortunate to work with you.
The crew laid the patio yesterday and you were right the array came out beautifully. Actually I was excited to see all the bricks as they are all unique in there own way and to that particular person and you guys did a wonderful job. All bricks arrived in perfect condition, our installer asked about your company and I gave him that information.
With the extra money we have made with the bricks I was able to buy new patio furniture and umbrellas. I personally was never sure if this project would take off, and it did, and a large part of that was because of you guys and your help and guidance. I thank you for that vey much.
Thanks so much Matt to you and your team, it has been a pleasure.
You may not have time to view this video in its entirety, but it will show you what we have done with Polar Engraving's beautifully engraved bricks.
I am sure we have some still photos to send to you and we will do so.Thanks VERY much for all your efforts.
North Beach Elementary PTA selected Polar Engraving for our Outdoor Learning Center project. The bricks arrived on time as promised, and were exactly like the sample that had been provided. There were no errors: no missing bricks, no quality issues. Polar used thin styrofoam sheets for packing so that the bricks wouldn't scratch each other when stacked. Critical Path Services was able to install them easily and as you can see the patio came out beautifully.
2011 the Hooved Animal Humane Society has just celebrated it's 40th year. We promote the humane treatment of hooved animals thru education, legislation, investigation and if necessary, intervention. We receive many donations from people that like to leave a memorial or tribute to a loved one, 2-legged and 4-legged alike. In early 2010 we dedicated a part of our 26-acre farm to a Memorial Garden and we started offering engraved bricks in 2 sizes, with wording of the donors choice. We would like to thank you for your assistance in providing these bricks for us. We would not be able to memorialize and honor these loved ones without you.
This is our Last Supper out door interactive statuary, by Timothy Schmalz. This was an Eagle Scout project coordinated by Ryan Gilbert and Ethan Gilbert. It is located in one of the fields at St. Emma Monastery. Your bricks are the ones that are just a shade darker ones of the pavers. We will continue to add your pavers as we get more names. I hope that some of these pictures will be of help to you.
In August 2010, after chalking out a design for a 7 circuit classical labyrinth in the field at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Eugene, Oregon, it was decided to make it more permanent with bricks. The initial bricks and labor were donated by church members and it took over a month of weekends and evenings to dig out the trenches and fill them with bricks and sand. The labyrinth was completed just hours before the dedication in September 2010! It was a sunny day, the music was fantastic and there was a large community turnout for this event. A picture of this event is attached.
The next phase of the labyrinth was to put in benches and trees. We needed some funds! So far about 25 memorial bricks have been sold to members of St. Matthews Episcopal Church with very little marketing. We decided to sell them for $50.00, with or without clip art. There are bricks for deceased loved ones, bricks for wedding anniversaries, bricks giving thanks, bricks that the Sunday school kids chose, in other words a large assortment. The clip art has been very popular, over half of the bricks have art. We are placing the memorial bricks in the outer circle of the labyrinth. Attached are pictures of the two benches built in the summer of 2011 and the birch trees planted near the entrance, as well as photos of some of the memorial bricks.
We expect to keep selling bricks as the next phase of the labyrinth is to build an information kiosk for visitors to the labyrinth. The bricks from Polar Engraving have been very attractive and have gotten to us very quickly especially considering they are traveling from Florida to Oregon! The memorial bricks have been a great way to continue work on the labyrinth project bit by bit.
Friends of the Mobile Dog Park have been using the excellent services of Polar Engraving for fundraising in order to establish and off lease dog park. We are using a brick paver program to adorn the entrance way to the park. The quality and workmanship supplied by polar engraving meet our need for a long lasting durable walkway. We would recommend this firm to anyone thinking of fundraising for their own projects.
On behalf of Countryside Presbyterian Church, we wish to take this opportunity to thank you for the beautifully engraved bricks you supplied us with for our Memorial Walkway.
This has been a two year project for us and each batch of bricks matched the previous. The new bricks we just received match perfectly the first batch we ordered and everyone remarks how nice the engraving is.
We will definitely use your company for our next fundraising walkway project.
I am very pleased to give my testimonial for your service at Polar Engraving. I have worked with you for about six years. You have always been very courteous and friendly. Your work is superb and is always presented in a professional manner. Also, I conclude that your prices are reasonable for the products you offer. I have enjoyed working with you and I will continue to be a customer as I have been truly satisfied with your work, service and products. May you continue to have success at Polar Engraving.
Patrick and Regine were extremely helpful in making our walkway tribute paver project a success. Polar Engraving's quick turnaround on orders and superior engraving technique are evident in every brick they produced for us, including their excellent reproductions of company logos.
Patrick from Polar Engraving is very helpful and professional. Polar Engraving has a quick turn around for brick orders and they are delivered in a timely fashion and packed in a safe manner so no bricks are damaged during the trip. The engraving is legible and the clipart has great detail to make each and every brick look special and unique!
I will send a photograph of the brick project as soon as I get a chance to take a ride up to the Country Club.
I can say from my perspective it has been a success at HH since it began about 2 years ago, with close to 200 bricks already laid or to be ordered. While laying the bricks visiting families often stop to look at these and comment how nice they are. One person commented how this is holy ground, and when you think of all the patients who leave this world at HH for their journey into the next life I agree with her. We have quite a few husband and wife bricks side-by-side and I included one of these in the attachments.Families often want to show their appreciation for the wonderful care HH provides, and purchasing a memorial brick is a great way to say "thank you" while also leaving a remembrance of their loved ones.
Our folks are buried some distance away from our home so the planting of shrubs with the bricks on a "berm" in the yard are a little remembrance of them. Since I ordered 5 bricks, I had one made for our past dogs also. All 5 bricks are buried now and look nice with no hindrance to mowing. This will be their first Winter so we'll see how they weather in the Spring.
Although there were not many bricks purchased it did help considerably towards the expenses of the project. The project was my son's Eagle Scout project. The bricks added a very nice touch to the whole Eagle experience, as well as providing troop members with a way to help with the project. It also provided a great memory that will linger long after Theo has graduated and left scouting.
We used Polar Engraving to do a fundraiser for our community center in Virginia City, Nevada. So far we have raised over $8,000 through our engraved brick fundraiser. It is a great way to commemorate people and organizations who contribute to our cause. Thanks for the quality work.
We are using Polar Engraving to engrave our pavers in our Saint Patrick's Patio Garden at Blessed Pope John XXIII Catholic Church. We were able to pay for the paving of the area with the sales. Members can buy a paver in memory of a loved one, a birthday gift, thank you gift and the list goes on. We have found this company easy to deal with and their work is quality and timely.
Our community started the Memory Lane project several years ago as a special fund raiser to build extra tennis courts. The project was so popular and successful that after the tennis courts were built the Condo Board of Directors decided that the project should continue as a tribute to our residents past and present.
We have used Polar engraving for over a year to engrave brick pavers for Estero United Methodist Church in Estero. Florida. We have used this as an extremely effective fund raiser for our Prayer Garden walk way. Not only has this benefited the church to help off set the cost of the walk way but has been a blessing to those who have bought engraved pavers in memory of loved ones. Also working with Patrick at Polar Engraving has been a pleasant experience. He has always been helpful and courteous, along with being very prompt in getting the orders engraved and shipped. I would highly recommend using Polar Engraving for any of your engraving needs.
What I like the best about Polar Engraving is their fast and high quality workmanship. They respond quickly to my emails and are a pleasure to deal with at all times.


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