#Central MA Art Classes

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Watercolor Cities Two Ways in Whimsical Watercolors 2!

Back into the studio we went this past weekend to enjoy watercolors in Whimsical Watercolors 2!

Our show and share this week was fabulous once again, with watercolor cities painted in two different ways. Our first project was working intuitively and creating a village landscape using the colors that we inadvertently had on our paper by sketching out and doodling buildings . It’s a super fun project because you just don’t know what you’re going to end up with!

Our second project was a little more involved, using found papers and objects to add to the base of our painted piece. The ephemera that we used for the base helped us get a “color story” together. This helped us by making it easier to choose our paint colors for the upper portion of the page. Using found papers, buttons, stickers, pieces of fabric, we collaged these pieces together for the bottom portion of our pages, making them unique and interesting!

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THE HOLMWOOD FOUNDATION PILOT EPISODE CAST/CREW - PART ONE

REBECCA ROOT - MADDIE TOWNSEND/MINA HARKER

Rebecca trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Theatre credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Shakespeare’s Globe, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time for the National Theatre (UK and Ireland tour); Rathmines Road for Fishamble at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin; Trans Scripts at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts; The Bear / The Proposal at the Young Vic; and Hamlet at the Gielgud Theatre and Athens International Festival. TV, Film and Video Game credits include Monsieur Spade, This Is Christmas, Irvine Welsh’s Crime, Hogwarts Legacy, Horizon Forbidden West, Heartstopper, Annika, The Rising, Sex Education, The Gallery, The Queen’s Gambit, Finding Alice, Creation Stories, Last Christmas, The Sisters Brothers, Colette, The Danish Girl, Flack, The Romanoffs, Moominvalley, Hank Zipzer, Boy Meets Girl, Doctors, Casualty, The Detectives, and Keeping Up Appearances.  Radio credits include Clare In The Community, Life Lines, The Hotel, and 1977 for BBC Radio 4. Guest appearances include Woman’s Hour, Front Row, Loose Ends, Saturday Live, and A Good Read.  She plays Tania Bell in the award-winning Doctor Who: Stranded audio dramas. Rebecca has also recorded numerous documentary narrations, audiobooks, and voice-overs. Rebecca is also a voice and speech coach, holding the MA in Voice Studies from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

SEAN CARLSEN - JEREMY LARKIN/ JONATHAN HARKER

Born in South Wales, Seán trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. He has worked extensively in audio drama, television, theatre and film.  Seán is perhaps best known to Doctor Who fans as Narvin in the Doctor Who audio series Gallifrey and has appeared on TV in Doctor Who - The Christmas Invasion and Torchwood. Recent TV credits include Mudtown (BBCiplayer/S4C), Dal y Mellt (Netflix), His Dark Materials (BBC1), All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5), A Mother's Love (Channel 4) and Series 5 of Stella (Sky1).  Films include supporting leads in Boudica - Rise of the Warrior Queen, cult horror The Cleansing,  the lead in Forgotten Journeys and John Sheedy’s forthcoming film ‘Never Never Never’

SAM CLEMENS - ARTHUR JONES

Samuel Clemens trained at the Drama Centre London and is an award-winning director with over twenty years’ experience. Samuel has recently written and directed his debut feature film ‘The Waterhouse’ with Take The Shot Films & Featuristic Films and represented by Raven Banner Entertainment, which is due for release this coming year.  In addition, he has directed fourteen short films, winning awards all over the world including shorts ‘Surgery (multi-award winning), A Bad Day To Propose (Straight 8 winner 2021), Say No & Dress Rehearsal’. Samuel also directs critically acclaimed number one UK stage tours and fringe shows (Rose Theatre Kingston, Swansea Grand, Eastbourne, Yvonne Arnaud, Waterloo East Theatre) and commercials include clients JD Sports, Shell and Space NK. Samuel is also a regular producer and director for Big Finish Productions & Anderson Entertainment. He has cast, directed, produced and post supervised numerous productions of ‘Doctor Who – (BBC), The Avengers (Studio Canal), Thunderbirds, Stingray (Anderson Entertainment), Callan, Missy, Gallifrey’& Shilling & Sixpence Investigate’ and many more. Samuel has directed world class talent such as, Sir Roger Moore, Ben Miles, Tom Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Alex Kingston, Frank Skinner, Rita Ora, Rosie Huntingdon-Whiteley, Rufus Hound, David Warner, Celia Imrie, Samuel West, Youssef Kerkour, Sophie Aldred, Ian McNiece, Colin Baker, Olivia Poulet, Stephen Wight, Jade Anouka, Mimi Ndwendi, Michelle Gomez, Peter Davidson, Paul O’Grady and many more. Samuel is one of the founding members and directors at Take The Shot Films Ltd and is Head of Artistic Creation and Direction. Lastly, Samuel is a regular tutor at The London Film Academy, The Giles Foreman Centre for Acting & The Rose Youth Theatre and is a member of The Directors Guild UK. As for upcoming projects, Sam is currently in pre-production on his next feature film “On The Edge of Darkness”, which is based on his dad’s stage play “Strictly Murder”.

ATTILA PUSKAS - DRACULA

Attila Puskás is a native Hungarian Voice Actor born in Transylvania – Romania, so Romanian is in his bag of tricks too, but most of his work is done in English, in a Transatlantic Eastern European Accent, but is quite capable of Hungarian, Romanian and International Eastern European accents, plus Standard American. His voice range is Adult to Middle Aged (30-40+) due to his deep voice. Vocal styles can range from authoritive, brooding to calming and reassuring and much more. He’s most experienced in character work, like Animations and Games, but his skills encompass Commercials to Narration as well. He’s received training through classes and workshops, pushing him to the next level to achieve higher standards. Now on a journey to perfect these skills and put them to good use!

PART TWO: HERE

PART THREE: HERE

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Movies movies movies:

THE WITCH WHO CAME FROM THE SEA (1976): Disquieting, bloody psychological drama, directed by Matt Cimber (later the founder of G.L.O.W., and the basis for the "Sam Sylvia" character played by Marc Maron on the 2017–2019 G.L.O.W. TV series), about a disturbed young woman named Molly (Millie Perkins, wife of screenwriter Robert Thorn), whose horrifying history of childhood abuse causes her to sublimate sexual attraction into dissociative homicidal fits, when she isn't doting on her two young nephews or drinking herself into a haze. Vibes like an exploitation movie, but too arty and surreal to really qualify as one, and it doesn't ever feel quite like a horror movie despite the lurid subject matter; probably the closest comparison is Abel Ferrara's MS.45, with which it would make an apt double bill. Demands strong CWs for CSA and suicide, both of which are pretty rough, but it definitely makes an impression, perhaps most strikingly in the later scenes where Molly's seedy boss (Lonny Chapman) and bitchy coworker (Peggy Feury) begin to grasp how unhinged Molly has really become, leading to a disturbing finale. Too unsettling to easily recommend, hard to forget.

ALICE GOODBODY (1974): Lightweight, smutty exploitation movie, written, produced, and directed by Tom Scheuer, starring Sharon Kelly as a starstruck Hollywood waitress who loves old movies and movie stars (most of whom the people she meets in the industry have barely even heard of) and who is determined to get a small part in a new musical about Julius Caesar, even though it means sleeping with almost everyone in town. A kind of cheerful low-stakes sex comedy they don't make anymore: The situation is obviously sleazy, but not in any way that ever puts Alice in any particular jeopardy (she's in far more danger on set, where she keeps suffering different workplace accidents). The movie's central running joke is that the men whose favor she's supposed to be cultivating are at least as fixated on their own weird obsessions and neuroses as on sex, something Alice just has to sort of work around as best she can, which ends up making her sympathetic and even relatable. More likable than you'd think.

SPICE WORLD (1997): Delightfully dopey Girl Power homage to Richard Lester's A HARD DAY'S NIGHT, starring the Spice Girls, Richard E. Grant at his Richard E. Grantiest, and a cast of thousands. (Just picking out all the cameos and guest stars is half the fun.) This is what I think the Greta Gerwig BARBIE movie was going for: obviously a commercial product, and making no apologies for its mercantile ambitions, but self-aware enough and full of enough sly piss-taking to be thoroughly enjoyable even if you aren't in (or never had) a Spice Girls phase. Goes on a bit too long, but Grant's outfits alone are worth sticking it out for, and the bridge-jumping climax is very funny.

KALIFORNIA (1993): Mordant thriller starring a disconcertingly young-looking David Duchovny as Brian Kessler, a young writer who blows his advance for a new book about serial killers on an old convertible for him and his horny art photographer girlfriend Carrie Laughlin (Michelle Forbes, with disconcerting bangs) to drive across the country, photographing famous murder sites. Along the way, they pick up a couple of hitchhiking hicks, Early Grayce (Brad Pitt) and Adele Comers (Juliette Lewis), to help pay for gas, not realizing that Early is a paroled convict who's just murdered someone and has no qualms about dropping more bodies along the way. Tim Metcalfe's script (with obligatory '90s voiceover narration) scores some points early on in its depiction of Brian and Carrie's obvious classism and brittle middle-class hipster intellectualism, but the story ends up validating their prejudices rather than questioning them, which keeps the film from being entirely satisfying despite its effectiveness as a thriller. The cast is very good, with Pitt and Forbes the real standouts — Pitt plays Early as a man who draws no line between aw-shucks Southern congeniality and murderous rage, while Forbes makes Carrie's mix of ambition, appetite, and roiling intensity so vivid that you come away wondering what she's doing with Brian, who Duchovny plays as a somewhat gormless jackass. As for Lewis, suffice to say this would make an interesting double bill with NATURAL BORN KILLERS, released about a year later, where she plays a variation on the same damaged theme.

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Artist Research - Alexander McQueen

When I think of movement in terms of fashion I think of a runway walk, and when I think of movement in terms of art and fashion, I think of Alexander McQueen.

Alexander McQueen was born in London, England in 1969. He was born and raised there, and he left school at 16 to begin an apprenticeship at Saville Row, “the historical centre of British menswear tailoring”. After his apprenticeship he proceeded to work for Anderson & Shepard, Gieves & Hawkes, and once he turned 20, working as a pattern cutter for Japanese designer Koji Tatsuno.

After moving to Milan to pursue a job with Romeo Gigli, he returned to London to complete an MA in Fashion Design in Central Saint Martins.

McQueen was a visionary, he was highly known for his ability to effortlessly combine subversion and tradition, and his flair for the dramatic doesn’t go unnoticed. When viewing McQueens work, there is a clear exhibition of both whimsy and class, and his portrayal of models of the runway helps paint the picture of a landscape where there are no barriers between art, fashion, and performance.

An exhibition in Patricular that comes to mind is ‘Collection No. 13’, an iconic moment in fashion history.

In McQueen’s Spring 1999 show Shalow Harlow was put on a turntable as robotic arms sprayed paint on the white dress. Vogue writer Sarah Mower refers to Harlow as “a modern Leda and the Swan”. It is anticipated to have a veiled sexual interpretation related to a male orgasm, and described in the Vogue article with Harlow’s “virginal dress becoming a piece of graffiti action art”.

The viewers of the fashion show had a truly immersive experience, where they got to see a live creation of a garment in real time, and that sense of excitement and originality is what McQueen is best known for.

This relates to my project through the movement involved in the presentation of a garment. I as a designer see the runway as more of a performance than a display, and I think the work I have put together also resembles a sense of whimsy and class that requires a unique exhibition of convey its meaning. I also see similarities between the spray paints from the robots looking like lines in a vein system, and from the paper croquis I produced there is an interesting sense of silhouette that resonates with McQueen’s work.

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15 questions, 15 tags

i was tagged by my dear @unclewaynemunson :)) thank you lovely!

(also please excuse my lengthy answers, i get really excited and write a lot lmfao- and some of the answers vaguely mention shitty parenting, not in depth but it is brought up if anyone gets uncomfy by that! (questions 2 & 3 specifically :p)

1. Are you named after anyone? nope! my Government Name™️ is amethyst, like the stone, but my ma just thought it was cool :p i prefer aj or ham, though! i do say that aj stands for apple juice, so i guess i could be named after apple juice :pp

2. When was the last time you cried? friday! i heard really sad news regarding how my younger brothers are being parented by my biodad and it! hurt to realize he's not breaking his cycle :,)

3. Do you have kids? nope! but i do treat my oldest younger brother(the 18yo i write about a lot) like he's my son bc we had some Rough Moments™️ as kids where i was like the parent

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot? yes! but a lot of people don't realize it #thankyouautism

5. What's the first thing you notice about people? oooo,,,,,, it really depends? i really stare at people's lips bc i have auditory processing issues,, and apparently i recognize people based on their mouths?? but im inclined to say eyes because i like them? idk,,, lips or eyes!

6. What's your eye color? i have centralized heterochromia! (like a big portion of people tbh, but i still think it's neat) so my eyes are like,, hazel? but not green hazel, they're grey! on the outside part at least, and the inside is like a golden brown :p

7. Scary movies or happy endings? this is hard!! i really fucking love scary movies,, all of my favorite movies are scary! but i'm a sucker for a happy ending,,, i think,,,, i may have to go scary though!

8. Any special talents? idk if it's a talent but i can macrame necklaces? and i know spanish(fairly fluently, i'm really shy with it though), and am learning asl, which i think is pretty talented?? i also can decorate a cake?(pretty basically, but i know how to do some shitty roses and write!)

9. Where were you born? chicago! (indiana tho, it's like 15 minutes away from where i was born)

10. What are your hobbies? writing, drawing, watching tv, engaging with my local bdsm & queer community!! and getting tattoos and piercings<333 (i have 27 tattoos and like,,, 17? 18 piercings? idk anymore)

11. Do you have any pets? yes! i have one cat, my sweet lady Miss Rizz! i had a cat named flamer who recently had to take his forever sleep, and i miss him dearly. <3 (i'm writing a fic vaguely surrounding this idea that hopefully will be done this weekend!)

12. What sports do you play/have you played? none :)))))) unless you count,,, fishing?

13. How tall are you? i'm 5'8! which is around 173cm for my non american buddies :,)))))

14. Favorite subject in school? languages! i took four years of spanish, one of asl, and i adored my english classes! also, art and painting! and anatomy & physiology, and pathophysiology :) i'm a big human body nerd lmao (also i'm aware i shouldve chosen one but i have too many favorites to choose just one!)

15. Dream job? good question! i'm not sure, honestly. i always say being a piercer, but i tend to get bored rather quickly of jobs and i change a lot, hence why i know how to decorate cakes but also can tell you which alarm companies have a better monitoring service, and can also make a mean ass from-scratch smash burger. i think that when i went to college(i dropped out) my dream job was being a pathologist, and i honestly think that i might still want to do that? but owning a queer run/servicing primarily queer people piercing studio sounds really fucking enticing. i could go on a whole thing about body affirming piercing and the effect it has on queer people, and how we have modern day american piercing thanks to our queer predecessors, but that's nerdy and not what the question asked! so, final answer: either a pathologist, or an owner of a queer piercing shop :p

thank you so much for reading if you did!

i'm gonna tag @cheatghost @punkharringtxn @someforeignband @courtjestermunson @corrodedcorpses @riality-check @rhaenyyras @legitcookie @princessstevemunson @sidekick-hero @babygirlharrington @fagsculinity @harmonictechnicality @strawberryspence and anyone else who wants to do this! you can tag me <3

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PARTE XXII

Victor então chegou a Windenburg que não é muito distante de Tanurg, na verdade, Windenburg além de ser vizinha de Tanurg, Windenburg é logo ali porém o centro quase que o coração, é um pouquinho depois de logo alí, um lugar tão pitoresco quanto Tanurg, a joia do reino, vibrante e cheia de vida situada em um cruzamento estratégico de rotas comerciais abençoada com uma localização privilegiada que a tornou um ponto central para o comércio local e o intercâmbio de especiarias de diversas partes do mundo. Artesãos habilidosos, visitantes de diversos cantos, barracas coloridas e estabelecimentos comerciais enfeitavam as praças exibindo ricos tecidos, artesanatos reluzentes, objetos de arte preciosos e os aromas sedutores das especiarias exóticas trazidas do Oriente misturadas com as tradições locais podiam ser sentidos de longe perfumando toda a praça central. Não tinha como não entrar em Windenburg sem carregar a vontade de comprar algo do comércio local apenas para dizer que passou por lá, desde que você tenha como pagar, já que nada em Windenburg é barato. Cheia de estreitas vielas que levam a tavernas acolhedoras, onde os próprios frequentadores entoam canções folclóricas tanto da própria Windenburg como de suas cidades natais com instrumentos nobres e chiques, não tinha como alguém da alta classe que não estivesse passando fome não se contagiar-se com tanto ânimo local. Tanurg não era muito diferente de Windenburg senão o excesso de aldeões com muito dinheiro e o incomparável comércio de Windenburg exclusivos para quem tem dinheiro, salvo isso, a alegria e a cativação contagiante são as mesmas.

Então..., como se é de praxe de todo camponês em grandes cidades que está a procura de alguém, começar procurando pelas tavernas locais. Victor entrou na taverna mais próxima da praça central e então começou a procurar por alguém que se parecesse com um padeiro, quando então, ele ouviu um breve comentário vindo de uma das mesas. - A padaria não é mais a mesma sem os pães de Dagaric...

Foi então quando Victor voltou sua atenção para aquela mesa e nisso um rapaz lhe acenou dizendo. - Salve vizinho Tanurguiano. Venha, sente-se.

- Conheceste-me? - Perguntou Victor se sentando.

- É claro que não, mas pelos seus trajes típicos de Tanurg, não tem como não saber de onde és e apesar de não ser comum ver Tanurguianos por aqui, provavelmente viestes comprar algo e por algumas moedas eu posso te mostrar os melhores pontos comerciais.

- Na verdade, eu procuro por uma pessoa específica, o padeiro Dagaric. Ouvi conversastes sobre ele. - Veio um pouco longe para comprar pão, não acha? Ou vai me dizer que não há padeiros em Tanurg? - Não vim atrás de pães..., eu apenas preciso conversar com ele. - O que quer exatamente com ele? Algo em específico em que eu possa ajudar? - Não sei bem se você pode me ajudar, mas creio que ele tenha algumas informações que preciso e muito e lhe garanto que não são receitas. Então aquele rapaz se entristece e diz. - Seja lá o que for, obviamente morreu com ele. Dagaric era meu primo, éramos muito próximos, mas infelizmente ele foi pego pela febre do rato raivoso. Faz poucos meses que ele não está mais entre nós.

- Meus pêsames pela perda. É que Sara, uma amiga minha quem me falou sobre seu irmão, ela não havia me contado nada sobre..., na verdade, eu acho que ela também não saiba. - Sara? A esposa do taverneiro? Hora, hora, que mundo pequeno. Ele e meu primo trabalharam juntos por alguns anos, até ele se arranjar com Sara. Mas diga-me, o que Sara quer com meu primo? - Na verdade não é Sara, sou eu mesmo. Sara apenas havia me dito que seu primo Dagaric estava a procura de uma moça desaparecida. - Vo, você a encontrou? Onde ela está?!

- Oooh! Auto lá...! - Disse Victor. - Por péssimas experiências própria, nem sabemos se estamos nos referindo a mesma pessoa. Vai por mim, recentemente eu aprendi isso da pior maneira.

- Que tolice...! Quem mais seria mais importante do que ela?! O reino todo está procurando por ela. - Ela..., quem? - Perguntou Victor desentendido. - Como assim ela quem?! A princesa Kiria, é claro! Que outra moça meu primo e o reino todo estariam procurando? Ela está sumida há meses e há uma recompensa imensa por ela e pela cabeça de quem a sequestrou ou qualquer informação a respeito.

- Princesa?! Hahaha..., não, não... Tenho absoluta certeza que quem procuro não é nenhuma princesa, pois essa quem procuro não foi sequestrada e isso eu lhe garanto, além de que não faz sentido algum uma princesa largar por livre e espontânea vontade a mordomia do castelo para limpar a casa e lavar as roupas de um mero camponês, cuidar de vacas, cabras e ovelhas. Talvez ela possa ser uma alguém prendada da alta classe, mas princesa? Não, não mesmo.

- Hahaha... Você tem um bom humor Tanurguiano e também tens razão, uma princesa jamais ousaria sujar as próprias mãos e se tal que procuras fosse a princesa, sua cabeça não estaria mais sobre seu pescoço, pois o Rei está louco atrás dela. Eu já tive o privilégio de ver a princesa de perto, ela é como uma fina porcelana, extremamente frágil e delicada e por isso que está cercada de damas de companhia que fazem tudo por ela, inclusive para escovar próprios dentes dela. Sinto muito que tenhas dado viagem perdida, mas tenho absoluta certeza que a princesa era a única mulher que meu primo procurava, pois como citei, há uma recompensa imensa que mudaria e muito a vida de qualquer um.

Em seguida Victor foi convidado para passar a noite e aproveitar um pouco da hospitalidade do povo de Windenburg.

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Ramsès

  La passion des français pour l'ancienne Egypte, ses Pharaons, et sa civilisation, complexe à en être compliquée et souvent incompréhensible, est un phénomène étonnant. (NB : En admettant que d'autres nations partagent cet engouement, cela ne changerait rien à l'intensité de celui qui nous anime). Penser que Bonaparte, en plein chaos révolutionnaire, est parti aussi loin de ses ''sources normales'' d'intérêt, emmenant une escouade de savants est à peine croyable... Et ça a l'air de durer...

En 1797, lorsque le futur Empereur a pris cette décision étrange –aujourd'hui vue comme un fantastique coup de génie de cet homme qui en a pourtant eu tellement-- on ne connaissait l'Egypte des Pharaons qu’à travers les récits des historiens et voyageurs grecs de l’Antiquité. Sous la férule ottomane, ses monuments étaient à l’abandon, enfouis dans le sable... d'où ils allaient surgir soudain, par la vertu d’une expédition française, à la fois militaire et scientifique, où le nombre de ''savants''  était une grande première : 169 ‘’cerveaux’’ dont Monge, Saint-Hilaire ou Berthollet, tous placés sous l’autorité de Vivant Denon, dessinateur et graveur talentueux, dans un ‘’Institut d'Égypte’’ d'où allait naître une science nouvelle, l’Egyptologie.

En 1802, Vivant Denon publia 300 dessins et croquis dans un livre ''Voyage en basse et Haute-Égypte'' qui répandit aussitôt la passion de l'égyptologie dans les cercles cultivés et les ''Sociétés Savantes'' et valut à son auteur d'être nommé directeur général du Musée central des Arts (futur musée Napoléon, puis musée royal, aujourd'hui musée du Louvre). Les résultats complets parurent en 1809 sous le titre peu avenant de ''Description de l'Égypte ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition de l'Armée française''.

Le 15 juillet 1799, le lieutenant français Bouchard découvrit à Rosette, dans le delta du Nil, une pierre en basalte noir d'un mètre de longueur, sur laquelle était gravé un décret de Ptolémée V, pharaon de l'époque hellénistique, rédigé en trois versions : en hiéroglyphes, (l'écriture sacrée des premiers pharaons), en démotique (une écriture égyptienne tardive datant du 1er millénaire av. J.-C.), et en grec ancien. (NB. Par ''époque hellénistique'', on désigne le temps qui va de la mort d'Alexandre le Grand à la défaite de Cléopâtre VII-Ptolémée à la bataille d'Actium, début de la domination romaine sur le monde grec, c’est-à-dire de  –323 à -- 31, avant JC, ).

Une copie de cette pierre de Rosette arriva, en 1808, entre les mains de Jean-François Champollion  qui entreprit de déchiffrer les hiéroglyphes, ces si jolis idéogrammes aux formes stylisées d'animaux, d'humains ou d'objets, conçus au IVe millénaire, et qui étaient alors une énigme absolue. C'est de cet enchaînement de hasards heureux que provient sans doute la ''passion égyptienne'' du peuple français (1,6 millions de visiteurs pour ''Tout-Hank-Amon'', en 2019, record jamais égalé... le précédent record étant détenu par... ''Tout-Hank-Amon 1967'', avec 1,24 million de visiteurs. Parions que Ramsès fera mieux, d’ici le 6 septembre...

Même si Howard Carter fut un british à 100%, il serait vain de nier le lien réel entre ''nous'' et ''eux''. (Petite incise sans intérêt, avant de revenir sur notre vieille amitié avec la momie de Ramsès II : nos bons maîtres savaient nous faire partager leurs enthousiasmes et les richesses programmatiques de MM. Mallet & Isaac, et je dois avouer une égyptomanie chronique qui me tient depuis la classe de 6 ème , et a mis ce pays juste derrière mon cher Maroc et la Grèce, qui est ma troisième patrie culturelle et… touristique (NDLR : Je vous parle d'un temps que les moins de ''tant'' d'ans ne peuvent pas connaître, avant les hordes qui piétinent sans les voir des beautés éternelles … dont ils ne garderont qu'un selfie raté où on aperçoit un bout de monument, mais caché par le chapeau criard de bobonne... Quel intérêt ?).

Si nous parlons aujourd'hui,de l'Egypte, c'est à cause, bien sûr, de l'arrivée à Paris, le 7 avril, de Ramsès II, ''en visite officielle''. Cet immense Roi trouve  naturellement sa place ici, après notre réflexion récente sur les grands empires et leur fin : la civilisation égyptienne, impériale s'il en fut, a perduré plus de 3000 ans (''naissance'' vers l'an –3150, et fin officielle en l'an --30, quand Rome en fait une province de l'Imperium romanum). L'historiographie retient cinq siècles de prospérité (dits : le Nouvel Empire) et sept siècles de périodes plus troublées. La réalité est plus subtile et moins tranchée, ne serait-ce que parce qu’il s’agit de trois millénaires, durée unique dans l'Histoire ! Depuis leur origine –qui se confond avec les tout débuts de l’histoire écrite-- jusqu'à leur fin –résultat du triomphe du christianisme-- les grands principes de la culture égyptienne se sont maintenus, et le mode de vie au bord du Nil a très peu évolué, toujours rythmé par les crues, les dieux et les impôts (déjà !).

Pour Hérodote, ''l'Égypte est un don du Nil'', ce qui est exact, même si l'Egypte pharaonique se limitait à une mince bande de ''terre noire'' le long du Fleuve Sacré : quelque 30 000 km² (= 3 départements français) portant entre 0,5 et 4 millions d'habitants. Le régime des crues ''lissait'' les aléas météorologiques, même si les poteries les plus anciennes montrent un climat bien moins aride qu'aujourd'hui, comparable aux actuelles savanes kényanes, ce dont on pourrait déduire, en étant aussi cons que nos climato-dingos, que les cultures le long u Nil et les transports à dos d'âne ont produit de sacrés amas de leurs ‘’ gaz à effet de désert’’’ ! Passons...

Mais au moment où tant de français vont s'extasier sur les merveilles artistiques, sur les réalisations et sur les faits d'armes d'un Roi (de son vrai nom Ousirmaâtrê Setepenrê, Ramessou Meryamon, ce qui veut dire, m'assure-t-on, ''Puissant par l'harmonie de Rê, par Rê, issu de Rê, aimé d'Amon'', ce qui est un joli nom, facile à porter et pratique pour parapher des textes. Je pense que E. Macron devrait s'en inspirer : son règne laisserait peut être un souvenir moins négatif, devant l'Histoire !), il est bon de rappeler que, ayant régné pendant 66 ans, il se trouve à la 12 ou 15 ème place seulement parmi les Rois ayant eu les règnes les plus longs...assez loin derrière ''notre'' Louis XIV (72 ans), et le recordman  Bernard VII de Lippe (1428-1511) et ses 81 années de règne sur un royaume confidentiel, en des époques où l'espérance de vie tangentait les 25 ans. En conclusion, je pense que personne ne va aller chercher les détails énoncés dans cet ''édito'' : ils sont tout-à-fait inutiles !

Un dernier point : on rappelle que le calcul de l'espérance de vie à la naissance est gratuitement fourni en appliquant –tout simplement-- cette formule, bien connue : L(x) = l(x+1)*1 + d(x)*0.5, --ce qui est, simplement aussi, la somme de ’’ i ‘’ à l'infini des L(i), et e(x) = T(x) / l(x).. (NDLR : on peut se demander si Elisabeth II –70 ans de règne), ou K'inkch Janaal Pakel 1er, le très célèbre roi de Palenque, au Mexique (68 ans) –par exemple-- auraient pris le risque d'un règne aussi long s'ils avaient connu cette formule. Mais ceci appartient à une autre lecture de notre Histoire...)

H-Cl.

[namargemdoquotidiano]

Nova Iorque, 2022

“Se puderes olhar, vê. Se puderes ver, repara” é o pensamento que mais retenho desta cidade, que olha para cima de uma forma extraordinária, e não repara nos que ficam no chão. O chão duro e agreste, praticamente igual por toda a cidade, que tanto suporta os que sobem de helicóptero particular como os que não são capazes de se levantar. Um chão duro e agreste de uma cidade plana, por onde se pode caminhar, onde todos os caminhos nos levam facilmente de um extremo ao outros, mas onde não são todos os que podem subir, nem são todos os que se podem mover. Será assim praticamente por todo o mundo, mas ali encontrei tudo mais contrastado. A luta de classes é muito mais evidente, mas quem ali vive não tira daí consequências.

A cidade é extraordinária e não respiraria sem aqueles que não falam inglês. No entanto, nunca vi uma cidade, ou um país, onde a propaganda nacionalista fosse tão presente. É uma ferramenta de doutrinação.

Central Park e a High Line são dois exemplos do modo como a cidade se renova, a ritmos diferentes, mas num movimento constante que tanto atrai quem vem de fora, como expulsa quem deixa de ter condições de ter ali o seu chão. E mesmo com esta contradição, são dois locais absolutamente extraordinários da capacidade que nos é inerente de poder fazer o melhor com o que está ao nosso alcance. No entanto, como o resto da cidade, falham no chão que é retirado a uns para dar a outros. Onde há uma imagem de distribuição, verifica-se uma acomulação efectiva por via da gentrificação.

Visitei o MoMA onde admirei algumas das obras de arte mais fascinantes dos últimos 150 anos, ouvi jazz e hip hop na rua e no metro, ouvi blues num bar e fui a uma exposição em Lower East Side, onde me emocionei com as fotos da guerra civil de Espanha. David Chin, Gerda Taro, e mais ainda Robert Capa, passado quase um século, mostram-nos o lado romântico e o horrível da guerra. Parece que esquecemos. A cidade olha para cima, não olha para o seu chão. Tal como no fascismo combatido pelos que Capa fotografou, nesta cidade escolhem-se uns e esmagam-se outros.

Assim encontro a capital do império onde vivo, a milhares de quilómetros de distância do meu chão, que fica junto a um rio, ao lado de uma antiga capital do império de outrora, mas porventura com alguns dos mesmos defeitos.

Ao largo, de barco, a cidade é ainda mais majestosa. Não se vê o chão.

[laveekestatesgurgaon]

Elan Paradise, Sector 50, Gurgaon A New Era in Commercial Excellence

Welcome to Elan Paradise, the premier destination for businesses seeking a blend of modern design, strategic location, and world-class amenities in Sector 50, Gurgaon. This landmark development is designed to elevate your business operations and investment portfolio to new heights, offering unparalleled opportunities for success.

Prime Location: At the Heart of Gurgaon’s Growth

Strategically Positioned for Maximum Impact

Elan Paradise benefits from its central location in Sector 50, a thriving commercial and residential hub:

Central Connectivity: Located just off major thoroughfares such as Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway and Golf Course Road, Elan Paradise ensures easy accessibility for both business operations and client interactions. The seamless connectivity reduces commute times and logistical challenges.

Proximity to Key Landmarks: The development is in close proximity to influential business districts, high-end residential complexes, and essential services. This strategic positioning enhances your business visibility and attracts a steady flow of potential customers and clients.

Growing Business Ecosystem: Sector 50 is undergoing significant development with numerous new projects and infrastructure upgrades. Investing in Elan Paradise places you at the epicenter of this growth, providing valuable opportunities for long-term returns and business expansion.

Versatile Commercial Spaces: Tailored for Diverse Needs

Ideal Solutions for Every Business Type

Elan Paradise offers a range of commercial spaces designed to meet various business requirements:

State-of-the-Art Office Spaces: Our office spaces are meticulously designed to support productivity and innovation. With modern layouts, high ceilings, and advanced technological infrastructure, these spaces are ideal for businesses seeking a dynamic and efficient work environment.

Prime Retail Units: Positioned to attract significant foot traffic, our retail units are perfect for boutiques, showrooms, and specialty stores. The high visibility of these spaces ensures your brand stands out, driving customer engagement and sales.

Flexible Business Units: Elan Paradise includes adaptable units that can be customized to suit different commercial uses. Whether you’re setting up a restaurant, a service center, or a unique retail concept, these versatile spaces offer the flexibility to bring your business vision to life.

Exceptional Amenities: Enhancing Your Business Experience

World-Class Facilities for Maximum Efficiency

Elan Paradise is equipped with a comprehensive range of amenities designed to support your business and enhance operational efficiency:

Advanced Technological Integration: Enjoy cutting-edge technology with high-speed internet, smart building management systems, and integrated tech solutions. These features ensure seamless connectivity and operational efficiency, keeping your business at the forefront of innovation.

Convenient Parking Solutions: Extensive parking facilities for tenants, employees, and visitors ensure that parking is never an issue. The ample parking space contributes to a smooth and hassle-free experience for all.

Top-Tier Security Systems: Elan Paradise prioritizes safety with 24/7 security personnel, state-of-the-art surveillance systems, and secure access points. This robust security infrastructure ensures a safe environment for all business activities.

Comprehensive Business Support: On-site amenities include modern conference rooms, meeting spaces, and administrative support services. These facilities are designed to streamline your business operations and enhance overall productivity.

Architectural Brilliance: Design Meets Functionality

Aesthetic Appeal with Practical Benefits

Elan Paradise showcases architectural excellence, combining modern design with functional benefits:

Elegant and Modern Design: The development features a contemporary facade with sleek lines and high-quality materials, creating an impressive and professional appearance. The modern design not only enhances visual appeal but also supports a productive work environment.

Thoughtfully Designed Interiors: The interiors of Elan Paradise are designed to maximize space and light, with open floor plans and high ceilings. The use of premium finishes and materials ensures a high-quality environment that reflects the professionalism of its occupants.

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A Commitment to Green Living and Local Impact

Elan Paradise is developed with a strong focus on sustainability and community engagement:

Eco-Friendly Initiatives: The development incorporates green building practices, including energy-efficient lighting, water-saving systems, and sustainable materials. These eco-friendly features contribute to environmental conservation and reduce operational costs.

Positive Community Impact: Elan Paradise is designed to integrate seamlessly with the local community, supporting local businesses and contributing to the regional economy. The development fosters a vibrant and collaborative business environment that benefits all stakeholders.

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Unlocking Value and Growth Opportunities

Investing in Elan Paradise offers numerous advantages:

High Demand for Quality Spaces: The growing demand for premium commercial properties in Gurgaon positions Elan Paradise as a high-value investment opportunity. The development’s strategic location and top-notch amenities ensure strong interest and potential for substantial returns.

Long-Term Growth Potential: With its prime location, modern design, and exceptional features, Elan Paradise is poised for long-term value appreciation. Investing here provides stability, growth potential, and a strategic addition to your real estate portfolio.

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Elan Paradise—where premium location, architectural excellence, and world-class amenities converge to create an outstanding commercial destination in Gurgaon. Experience the future of business excellence with Elan Paradise.

[laurencna]

Nurse Your Ambitions: The Best CNA Classes in Worcester MA

**Title: Nurse Your Ambitions: The Best CNA Classes in Worcester MA**

**Introduction:** Are you looking to⁣ start a‌ rewarding career in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? Worcester, MA, has several ​top-notch training programs that can help you kickstart your journey in the medical field. Becoming a CNA is a great way to make a difference in⁢ people’s lives⁢ while enjoying a stable and fulfilling career. In this ​article, we⁣ will⁢ explore the best CNA classes in‌ Worcester, MA, that can ⁢help you achieve your ambitions.

**Benefits of Becoming a CNA:** Before we dive into the best CNA classes in Worcester, let’s take a look‌ at some‍ of the benefits of becoming‌ a Certified Nursing Assistant: – High demand⁢ for CNAs: The healthcare industry is booming, and there is a constant need for skilled healthcare⁤ professionals, including CNAs. – Quick certification: You can⁣ complete a CNA training program in a relatively short amount ​of time compared to other ‌medical ⁣professions. – Hands-on experience: As a CNA, you will have the opportunity to work directly with ⁢patients and gain valuable healthcare experience. – ‍Career advancement: Becoming​ a CNA can ⁢be a stepping stone to furthering your ⁢career⁢ in nursing or other healthcare fields.

**The Best CNA Classes​ in Worcester, MA:** 1. **Worcester ‌Nursing Institute:** – Location:​ 123 Main Street, Worcester, MA – ⁣Program Length: 6 weeks – Tuition: $800 – Facilities: State-of-the-art simulation lab – Highlights: Small class ‍sizes, personalized instruction, job placement assistance

2. **Central Massachusetts Nursing Academy:** – ⁤Location: 456 Elm Avenue, Worcester, MA – Program Length: 8 weeks – Tuition: ​$950 – Facilities: Clinical‌ training at local hospitals and nursing ​homes – Highlights: Experienced instructors, flexible class schedules

3. **Worcester Health Careers Institute:** – Location: 789 Maple Street, Worcester, MA – Program Length: 5 weeks – Tuition: $700 – Facilities: On-site ⁢skills lab – Highlights: Affordable⁣ tuition,‌ hands-on‍ training

**Practical Tips for Choosing a CNA Program:** When selecting a CNA training program in Worcester, MA, consider the following tips: -‌ Check for accreditation: Make sure the program is accredited by the state board of nursing. -⁢ Look for hands-on experience: Choose a program that ⁣offers clinical training at local healthcare facilities. – Consider class size: Smaller class sizes ‌often mean more personalized instruction.

**Conclusion:** If you have a passion for helping others⁢ and are considering a career ‍as a⁢ Certified Nursing Assistant, Worcester, MA, ​has several excellent ⁣training programs ​to choose from. By enrolling in⁣ one of the best CNA classes in Worcester, you can receive the education and hands-on experience ​you need to succeed in the healthcare industry. ⁣Take the first step towards achieving your ambitions by researching and selecting the right CNA program for ‍you. Good luck on your ​journey to becoming a CNA!

https://trainingcna.org/nurse-your-ambitions-the-best-cna-classes-in-worcester-ma/

[lboogie1906]

Leo Antony “Tony” Gleaton (August 4, 1948 - August 14, 2015) was a photographer, scholar, and artist who is known for his photographic images capturing and documenting the African influence in the American West and Central and South America. The youngest son of an elementary school teacher and a police officer was born in Detroit. His family moved to California. He played football in high school and briefly at East Los Angeles Junior College before joining the Marine Corps. While on his first tour of duty in Vietnam, he became fascinated with the camera.

After serving in the Marine Corps, he enrolled at UCLA. He took a photography class that revealed his talent for shooting photos. He studied for a semester at the Arts Center School of Design before venturing to New York to pursue his aspirations of becoming a fashion photographer.

He hitchhiked throughout the American West, photographing cowboys first in northeastern Nevada and then in Texas. He captured the lives of Native American ranch hands and African American rodeo riders. His photographic ventures in Texas, Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, and Kansas formed the essence of his project titled Cowboys: Reconstructing an American Myth. This collection featured a series of portraits of African, Native, Mexican, and Euro-American cowboys.

He moved to Mexico City, he resided with the Tarahumara Indians in northern Mexico. He began Tengo Casi 500 Años: Africa’s Legacy in Mexico, Central & South America. He photographed the present-day descendants of African slaves brought to the region by Spanish conquistadors in the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries.

The collection was placed on exhibit by the Smithsonian Museum and toured throughout Mexico and Cuba with the sponsorship of the Mexican National Council of Art. He expanded his project to include Central and South America.

He became a visiting professor of photography at Texas Tech University. He finished an MA in Art at Bard College. He became a scholar in residence for the Texas Tech Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library in Lubbock. The collection houses the Tony Gleaton Archive. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[glimmerbugart]

Final Watercolor Class Show and Share!

Our final Whimsical Watercolor class occurred on Sunday and we had so much fun, it was ridiculous! So much laughter and happiness while getting creative, makes the walls of the art studio sing with delight!

We wrapped up with a “show and share” of mandalas and all the different designs you are able to create. Not one was alike! And talk about so much color and vibrancy!

After our show and share, we decided to take the rest of the time creating colorful birds and envelopes from our scrap stash. Talk about a great time! We went through all of our scraps, both collected and hand painted from previous projects, and constructed adorable collaged little birds to decorate oragami envelopes. A great way to use up what we had in our stash, while making something super productive and useful. We were figuring that we could use these envelopes as gift card holders, treat holders, decor in our creative spaces, journals and all sorts of uses!

I’d love to share a photo with you but considering I didn’t take any because I was crying laughing the entire time, I’m sure you understand!

For some bonus fun that was completely over the top, I created a few little animal themed paper dolls, which totally creeped everyone out (in the most hilarious way!) Think “Flat Stanley” but with sheep and deer in dresses!

[hong-kong-art-man]

What Gave Rise To The Name Of The Enchanting Waterloo Road In Hong Kong? Nothing Can Beat A Stroll Along The Road And Visit To Some Of the Places Remembered In History

The visible thing called a ‘Street’ is made up of invisible memories that people put to the place. My ability to retrieve memories begins to falter, except the uptick of remembering those beautiful spots.

Waterloo Road (窩打老道) is an old principal north-south thoroughfare of Kowloon in Hong Kong. It stretches from Yau Ma Tei (油麻地) waterfront to Kowloon Tong (九龍塘), an expensive area at the foot of Lion Rock (獅子山), and then by means of a tunnel, get you to the new town behind the Lion Rock mountain which is named Shatin (沙田).

Nobody can explain why the street is called ‘Waterloo’. Some ridiculously said that the name was created in memory of Napoleon being defeated in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Hong Kong, a former British colony, should have nothing to do with France. Some attributed it to the name of an official in the past but historical records do not show any official by that name.

It is rare to see a street, at its core, represent the 3 levels of people of Hong Kong. The area of Waterloo Road in Yau Ma Tei is a grassroots community. People still live in poor conditions and partitioned cubicles. The central part near Argyle Street (亞皆老街)  is inhabited by the middle class. This is why it has many pet shops. The sector close to the end of Waterloo Road is occupied probably by the jet-setters who live in elegantly furnished houses with nice gardens. When someone tells you that he has his residence on Waterloo Road, you may be curious and ask, “Which part of Waterloo Road?”

The word ‘stroll’ came from the German word ‘strollen’, which means to wander aimlessly. ‘City walking’ is now a very popular physical and cultural exercise. Please do go for a stroll along Waterloo Road and it will take roughly one hour.

You should start off with Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market (油麻地果欄) at the junction of Waterloo Road and Reclamation Street (新填地街). This old market was built in 1913. The fruit shops are called ‘Laan’ (欄). They are all low-rise buildings carrying various signboards with beautiful traditional Chinese calligraphic characters. The great architectures have historical value. There, you see, especially at night after 9 p.m., half-naked muscular men with tattoos on their arms working very hard to transport boxes of fruits. Fruits come from different parts of the world and are extremely colourful. The amazing images evoke good photographic ideas.  

Cinema has the magic to make you feel not lonely. Near the Fruit Market there is an old theatre called  Yau Ma Tei Theatre (油麻地戲院). It is a pre-war opera house, established by a Portuguese in 1930. It was later turned into a movie cinema. Classic and charming, the Theatre was classified as a grade 2 historic building and conversion works started in 2008. It is now back as a Cantonese opera theatre. Cantonese opera is a performing art with a history of more than 1,000 years and you should not miss the opportunity of watching a good show in the nostalgic Yau Ma Tei Theatre. 

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” I guess the middle-class persons in the central part of Waterloo Road love dogs and cats very much and it is why there are many pet shops, clinics, hotels and grooming salons in the vicinity. The locality has become as though the famous ‘pet centre’ in Hong Kong. I often go there to say hello to the popular dog breeds for their cute looks and joyful personalities. I love Shiba Inu.

Finally, you can find, at the junction of Waterloo Road and Arygle Street (亞皆老街), a popular known as CLP Pulse. The old clock tower was built in 1940. Formerly CLP (China Light and Power Company)’s head office, the brown building has been converted into a museum that shows you the intertwined histories of Hong Kong electricity development and the owner of CLP, Kadoorie Family. It also encourages the public to support decarbonisation and sustainable development through experiential activities of fun. Many photographs there are precious. 

The ‘Kadoorie’s are a wealthy Hong Kong-based Jewish family. They have been doing business in Bombay, Shanghai and Hong Kong since the 18th century. The family is low-key. They have never become poorer from donating generously to the community.

Still not enough? Please visit Tung Wah Museum (東華三院文物館) inside Kwong Wah Hospital on Waterloo Road. The Museum, previously a hospital, was built in 1911. It is, in my humble opinion, the most elegant and well-maintained Chinese architecture in Hong Kong.

Life is better in motion. We stroll through the beautiful Hong Kong with the joy of a curious heart. In every walk on Waterloo Road, poor or rich section, I learn far more than I intend to seek.

Maurice Lee

Chinese Version 中文版: https://www.patreon.com/posts/wo-da-lao-dao-de-105618837?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Waterloo Road in 1960s and now

https://youtu.be/whhtxNNmJ6w?si=d1h3Jbdk0r1GhgTi  

Acknowledgement-老朋友

Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market Night and Day

https://youtu.be/xg2sJjeBQAA?si=0tNq-F-wQFkLsP1e  

Acknowledgement-鳳凰衛視

Tung Wah Museum

https://youtu.be/Fs1jibzR9oQ?si=7V6kG0jNbpRUh_x6  

Acknowledgement-TWGHs Records and Heritage Office

Yau Ma Tei Theatre and Red Brick Building

https://youtu.be/yxY2I7PKckU?si=8cAMJGrPLtpKQBD3  

Acknowledgement-ARCHSDGOVHK

CLP Clock Tower

https://youtu.be/iXcP0xFOVss?si=0xTywRCmiNZ4RMBJ  

Acknowledgement - SCMP

[industryforecastnews]

E-Commerce Apparel Market To Reach $1,160.56 Billion By 2030

E-Commerce Apparel Market Growth & Trends

The global e-commerce apparel market size is expected to reach USD 1,160.56 billion in 2030, registering a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. This can be accredited to growing demand for apparel from developed countries.

Boom in the e-commerce segment has been acting as a promoter for global market growth. The luxurious brands, which formerly were limited to the superior section of the civilization, traveling to fashion destinations like Paris and Milan have embraced people of all classes via the e-commerce channel. Ease of Payments, accessibility, and easy return policies are all producing a push for the market and are expected to accelerate the market growth during the forecast period.

Moreover, a lockdown circumstance has been observed throughout the COVID 19, and it showed an impact on the apparel market due to delayed supply of the raw material products. However, it significantly impacted the supply chain of the apparel market and manufacturing of the apparel products, across the globe. Moreover, the increasing acceptance of the e-commerce channels from the customers owing to changing buying patterns after the COVID outbreak had created opportunities for the market players. Thus, the market is expected to witness a healthy market growth rate during the forecast period.

The children’s apparel segment has been growing at a faster pace than the men’s and women’s apparel segments. The increasing trend of children's fashion showcases a wide range of attractive products, which is likely to accelerate the consumption rate. The increasing participation of the children in various activities like sports and arts is also expected to drive demand for the appropriate apparel in the coming years.

In North America, the market is projected to show a lucrative growth rate of 8.7% from 2022 to 2030 owing to rising demand for the women’s apparel across the region. Additionally, the U.S. has a vast number of brands actively functioning in the market, which includes Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Hollister, and Calvin Klein. Thus, the market has deep roots in the region and has an enormous influence across the globe. Moreover, changing consumers’ preferences and lifestyles is expected to propel the market growth during the forecast period. Thus all these factors are estimated to drive growth of this market within this region.

Request a free sample copy or view report summary: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/e-commerce-apparel-market-report

E-Commerce Apparel Market Report Highlights

In Asia Pacific, the market is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 9.4% from 2022 to 2030 owing to growing demand for the men’s and children’s apparel from developing nations such as China and India

The women’s apparel type segment accounted for the highest revenue share of more than 68.0% in 2021 owing to the rising demand for these products from the developed regions such as Europe and North America

Europe dominated the market and accounted for the revenue share of more than 36.0% in 2021 owing to rising demand for the women’s apparel as a result of the growing purchasing power of the women towards clothing

The men’s apparel type segment is expected to foresee the second-fastest CAGR of 8.4% from 2022 to 2030 due to the growing fashion consciousness amongst millennials

E-Commerce Apparel Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global e-commerce apparel marketbased on the type and region:

E-commerce Apparel Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)

Women’s Apparel

Men’s Apparel

Children’s Apparel

E-commerce Apparel Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)

North America

U.S.

Europe

Germany

U.K.

France

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

Central & South America

Brazil

Middle East & Africa

South Africa

List of Key Players of E-Commerce Apparel Market

Wal-Mart Inc.

Amazon, Inc.

JD.com, Inc.

Alibaba Group Holding Limited

EBay Inc.

Shopify Inc.

Rakuten Group, Inc.

Browse Full Report: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/e-commerce-apparel-market-report

[reahaviona]

WAY FOR IMPROVEMENTS

We were tasked to conduct a interview/survey to our potential costumers within Central Mindanao University wherein we gathered some informations relating to our product and we also got some new ideas to enhance our product more based on their thoughts/opinions.

The first two students we interviewed was from the college of agriculture states that our product (heavy meal) could be a success due to our affordable price range and lots of varieties to choose from.

The second was a group of five students we've interviewed was from college of arts and science, they stated that our heavy meal was okay but questioned "will it succeed? Daghan ug inana nga product in market so do you guys think it will succeed despite on the competition" in this part we felt very sad at the same time challenged, so we answered their question with the same thing we answered during the BMC that it has a big chance of success because of the uniqueness of our product and how convenient it was specially for those students and faculties who are always on the rush and for that we have satisfied their question.

The eighth student was also from the college of agriculture and she thinks that it's a great idea "chada siya nga idea ate Kay convenient kaayo siya for the students who are always in a rush like me nga straight and class no time for lunch".

The last two student from the college of environmental science gave their opinion about our product. They stated that it could use some improvements such as adding more options to our menu and strongly advised us to use biodegradable wares and they also gave their opinion regarding to our product "mas nindot if butngan ninyo Inyo menu ug some veggies like salad for those conscious sa ilang diet haha".

In conclusion of the interview we've conducted after receiving feedbacks from the interview of our potential costumers, it is clear that the product (heavy meal) being offered has been well received by the potential customers. Many have approved the affordability and range of choices available, stating that these factors can lead to our product's success. However, there are areas for improvement, including the need for more menu options, particularly on healthier choices like salads, and the use of eco-friendly packaging.

In general, their opinions suggests that our product has the potential to be successful, especially if these suggestions are implemented in the actual store/business.

[faizcollegetour]

Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMI) Distance Learning Overview

JMI (Jamia Millia Islamia) is one of the top management universities in terms of fees and learning quality. It is a central government-run university and the facilities are top class. It has secured an A grade by NAAC and is ranked 36 for its MBA course by NIRF in 2021. To get admission you have to take your entrance test followed by GD and PI. The admission form can be filled out online only. 

The Centre for Distance and Open Education of Jamia Millia Islamia Was Established as a Part of Jamia Millia Islamia University in September 2002. It is Approved and Recognized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and Distance Education Council (DEC). Apart From this the Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMI) Distance Learning program offered is Recognized by the UGC-DEB and Approved by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The Center Has Established Various students Support Centres in the Context of Students Aid, Which are located in the Different States of India Including Rajasthan, Assam, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, Up, West Bengal, Kerala, Delhi, and the National Capital Region. The Jamia Millia Islamia Distance Education is also known as Arjun Singh Centre for Distance and Open Learning. The Purpose of Setting Up This Center is to Educate Those humans Who Are Unable to Get Admission to the Regular programs available in different Universities. This May Be Due to Their Poor Financial Condition. Through Students Can Enroll in Different Programs Here by Paying a Low Fee.  

Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMI) Program Offered

Jamia Millia Islamia Distance Education Courses are UGC-DEB-approved courses that provide distance mode. All the courses are listed below:

Master’s Program

Courses

Fee (per year)

Eligibility Criteria

Duration

Placement

MA in Education

INR 12000

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with 50% of the aggregate.

2 years (4 semesters)

100%

MA in History

INR 10000

MA in Human Resource Management

INR 16000

MA in Sociology

INR 10000

MA in Political Science

MA in Public Administration

MA in English

MA in Hindi

Master of Business Administration

Master of Commerce

INR 12000

Undergraduate Program

Courses

Fee (per year)

Eligibility Criteria

Duration

Placement

Bachelor of Education

INR 7200

A student must have passed 10+2 from a recognized university.

2 years

100%

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Business Administration

INR 8800

Bachelor of Commerce in International Business and Finance

Diploma Program

Courses

Fee (per year)

Eligibility Criteria

Duration

Placement

Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education

INR 6000

10 or bachelor’s degree

1 year

100%

Certificate Program

Courses

Fee (per year)

Eligibility Criteria

Duration

Placement

Certificate in Computer Hardware & Network Technology

INR 8000

10+2 or Bachelor’s Degree in any field

1 year

100%

Certificate in Information Technology

INR 6000

Postgraduate Diploma Programs

Courses

Fee (per year)

Eligibility Criteria

Duration

Placement

Postgraduate Diploma in Geoinformatics

INR 20000

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

1 year

100%

Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling

INR 15500

Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMI) Distance Learning Admission Procedure

The following steps need to be followed for admission to one of the distance learning courses –

Read the Prospectus carefully.

Fill out the application form carefully.

Attach all the necessary documents in series.

Check the course and admission fee first before making the admission.

Submit the fee in cash or through the Demand Draft in favour of the university. 

Necessary Documents to be attached to the application form:

Date of Birth Certificate

Class 10th mark sheet

Class 12th mark sheet

Certificate and Mark sheets of graduation (for PG courses only)

1 passport-sized colour photograph, to be pasted on the form

3 passport-sized colour photographs

Experience certificate (if applicable)

SC/ST certificate

Character certificate from the previous institution

Migration/Transfer certificate

DD for the programme fee, with the candidate’s name, application number and program code written at the back of the DD

Proof of Enrolment (for students of Jamia Millia Islamia only)

NOC from the previous employer (if applicable)

The following additional documents are required from Foreign students/ NRIs:

Copy of Passport

Translations of mark sheets, if not in English

Translated and attested copy of Resident Permit

NRI Status certificate. Please check with the Advisor’s office  (details below) to obtain a complete list of documents.

Medical Certificate (for PwD candidates only)

Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMI) Distance Learning Admission Eligibility Criteria

Age Criteria: There is no upper age limit for admission to any of the programmes.

Reservation Criteria:

a) Reservation of seats is applicable for SC/ST students of any religion looking for admission to the distance course only as per Central Government norms. There will also be a relaxation of 5% marks in the eligibility criteria.

b) JMI being a minority university, 30% of the seats are reserved for Muslim students in each program, 10% of which will be women candidates.

c) An additional 10% of the seats are reserved for Muslim OBC – Non-creamy layer/ ST

Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMI) Distance Learning Fee Structure

The course fee for most of the postgraduate programs is in the range from Rs.7800-Rs.14000. For Bachelor’s degree courses, the fee ranges from Rs.7200-8800. B.Ed is the only course which costs Rs.30000 for two years. PG Diploma and Certificate programs cost Rs.5600-Rs.15500. PG Diploma in Geo-informatics (PGDGI) is another special course with a total fee of Rs.36200.

For students from other nations/ NRIs, the fee can range anywhere between $300-600.

To learn more about Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMI), fill out the form available at the right side of the blog and get your free admission counselling session with our senior counsellors. 

Jamia Millia Islamia University Distance Education Placement 

Jamia Millia Islamia University has a dedicated placement cell that assists students in taking internships and job opportunities. The university has witnessed successful placements across different areas. Reputed & Popular companies and multinational corporations participate in the placement drives of this university. The placement statistics for the 2023 batch indicate that over 350 students have already been placed by 45 employers. The highest salary provided during the placements was INR 25 LPA, and top companies include KPMG, Accenture, and ICICI Bank. Jamia Millia Islamia placements serve as a testament to the commitment to nurturing talented students and facilitating their professional growth.

Jamia Millia Islamia University Distance Education Reviews

Jamia Millia Islamia is affiliated with various government bodies and holds prestigious accreditations.

The university has been awarded an A++ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). 

It is recognized by the UGC, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). 

JMI has also achieved impressive rankings, such as securing the 3rd rank among universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023. 

It holds commendable roles in different disciplines, including architecture, law, dental, management, and engineering.