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Singapore National Player Shaheed ALAM in action at the ITF Futures Tennis tournament held in SG.
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design by Loes van Esch and Simone Trum of Team Thursday
for Moving Futures
The traveling dance festival with the newest generation dance makers
With Greater Anglia going for a somewhat dicey punt on new Stadler EMU's for the Great Eastern, and Virgin expecting a whole heap of Incredibly Expensive Trains for the East Coast, there will be, in the next 5 years or so, a glut of locomotive hauled mk3 and mk4 stock going spare.
From GA, there will be a dozen or so full rakes of mk3's, mk3's that are currently being expensively refurbished for a relatively short future with the franchise. Included will be CET toilets, but not the plug doors a la Chiltern.
With Virgin retaining a few hauled rakes to boost their new trains, there will still be more than 20 mk4 sets up for grabs.
So, what happens next?
Well, the will they won't they saga regarding the Midland Main Line and the mk4's is never ending, if, and it's a big if, the wires are up by the start of the next decade, the mk4's, perhaps with refurbished class 90's or even new Traxx locomotives would make reasonable sense, especially in view of no-one having the faintest idea what the MML will look like post HS2. But as I say, there's a big if there...
How about Chiltern? Well, they've invested very heavily in their mk3's. First there was the WSMR refurbs, then more added by Chiltern. Also the CET toilet work and then the plug door mods. There's been some money spent there, will Chiltern and ultimately DB throw all that investment away by pursuing a fleet of newer mk4's as replacements? Or, perhaps more sensibly, will they try for more mk3's and give them the same treatment as the current fleet?
An outside bet perhaps, but how about Arriva Trains Wales and a few more mk3's to add to the existing ones?
Of course, there will be many who scoff at such thoughts. The locomotive hauled train is dead. Well, not quite it ain't. And with TPX opting for some new locomotive hauled stock, hey, anything's possible...
68008 and heavily modded Chiltern mk3 at Birmingham Moor Street with 1H62 to the 'bone, 19 September 2016.
Tracy Fullerton, Game Designer and Professor, University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, USA, speaking during the session: Alternate Futures, at the Annual Meeting 2017 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 19, 2017
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um outro futuro é possível.
série de estampas desenvolvidas para a Redley, que tem a preservação do planeta como tema desde sua criação.
(completando a série)
Tracy Fullerton, Game Designer and Professor, University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, USA, speaking during the session: Alternate Futures, at the Annual Meeting 2017 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 19, 2017
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Singapore National Player Shaheed ALAM in action at the ITF Futures Tennis tournament held in SG.
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The panel Tracy Fullerton, Game Designer and Professor, University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, USA, moderated by Andrea Bandelli, Executive Director, Science Gallery International, Ireland speaking during the session: Alternate Futures, at the Annual Meeting 2017 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 19, 2017
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Day 5 of the July 2016 Farnborough Airshow is Futures Day which is designed for the 11-21 age group. This saw around 35 visiting coaches which were parked in nearby Army barracks for the day.
Here we see Coliseum of Southampton 537853 MIB652, an Irizar i6 integral.
Tracy Fullerton, Game Designer and Professor, University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, USA, speaking during the session: Alternate Futures, at the Annual Meeting 2017 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 19, 2017
Copyright by World Economic Forum / Ciaran McCrickard
Tracy Fullerton, Game Designer and Professor, University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, USA, speaking during the session: Alternate Futures, at the Annual Meeting 2017 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 19, 2017
Copyright by World Economic Forum / Ciaran McCrickard
The panel Tracy Fullerton, Game Designer and Professor, University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, USA, moderated by Andrea Bandelli, Executive Director, Science Gallery International, Ireland speaking during the session: Alternate Futures, at the Annual Meeting 2017 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 19, 2017
Copyright by World Economic Forum / Ciaran McCrickard
Tracy Fullerton, Game Designer and Professor, University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, USA, speaking during the session: Alternate Futures, at the Annual Meeting 2017 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 19, 2017
Copyright by World Economic Forum / Ciaran McCrickard
Photo of the crew working onthe Collaborative Futures book, taken for the Japanese magazine Pen.
Image is CC-BY, Gianni Plescia
Two of Direct Rail Services stored Class 37s, 37422 and 37606 ponder what the future may bring at DRS' Gresty Bridge depot.
Alongside the 37s is a loco with a much more certain immediate future - TransPennine Express Class 68, 68031 "Felix".
New sensors. More intelligent apps. Mobile-connected smart objects. Wearables. LTE. Augmented reality. Multi-platform development tools. Precision indoor location sensing. Ultra HD. Flexible screens. The list of anticipated future mobile technologies goes on and on.
On April 23, NYC Media Lab and Razorfish presented an evening of demos and discussion on Mobile Futures to learn what’s on the verge of commercialization, what’s still in the lab, and what advances will change the nature of media and communications in the future.
Learn more at www.nycmedialab.org.
A bustling Futures event was held here at MHSG on 14th March 2018 where students could explore a variety of routes to success.
The Local 5 Year Anniversary!
Unlike the employment market today, ten years ago there were very few jobs available and the competition was fierce. What was available was government funding for self-employment. Having previously been a business owner, I enrolled
in a self-employment course at Community Futures and set myself up as Montgomery Promotions that handled various publishing ventures over the years. In 2003, I was encouraged by the business community to start a newspaper. Modeled on
an “advertiser format,” I published the first The Local on the third week of June that year. In the first issue, I felt compelled to write a little bit about myself, who I was, where I was coming from. I wanted to introduce myself to anyone who did not
already know me. We printed 12,000 copies of an eight-page flyer and sent them out by Canada Post to every mailbox on the Sunshine Coast. In the next issue there was only advertising. To me it felt like a hollow shell. So started my publisher’s
message, which I have written every week since.
In those early days, The Local office was one room and a bathroom. We had three desks crammed in the room that was made bigger with a huge mirror that was given to me as a gift by my dear friend Dan McCormick. Dan also supplied an assortment of fabulous photos to use wherever necessary. There was one fulltime reception person, one graphic artist, a delivery boy/truck driver and myself. In a very short period of time The Local prospered and outgrew the small space, necessitating a move to our current location on Cowrie Street. I would like to thank Shirley and Tania Hall for being awesome landlords in those early days. They even allowed me to throw an open house Christmas Party in their Hostel facility The Upper Deck. Our graphic artist was Jason Silverthorne who went on the produce the Sunshine Coast Super Map. I am eternally grateful to Jason for his support then and since.
It wasn’t long before all sorts of people approached me to ask if I wanted articles or photos for the paper. 2004 proved to be a very exciting year. Doug Hockley wrote
some interesting historical articles and Ron Dinsdale started ‘Coast Facts,’ an interactive column about a myriad of Coast facts and questions that came from our readers.Four significant persons contacted The Local that year. Retired UBC physics professor, Garth Jones contacted me and asked if I was interested in a weekly article about astronomy. I am particularly proud that I accepted Garth’s proposal. Garth’s weekly article brought people together who loved to watch the stars. From this the Sunshine Coast Astronomy Club was born. Recently the club was accepted as a member of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Coast residents were showing a keen interest in The Local and submitting articles, photos, kudos and comments. One day after a long stint of rain, a photo was
submitted of a family enjoying the first day of Sunshine on Roberts Creek Beach. I thought, “Now here is a person who understands what The Local is all about.” That
person was Duane Burnett. Duane continued to send in photos capturing Coast life and the beauty that surrounds us. Before long, we asked Duane to become our official photographer. Duane has brought the essence of the Sunshine Coast to The Local. Through his fabulous photos he has documented community, people and scenery. He is an invaluable source of encouragement, enlightenment and entertainment. Duane has recently delved into journalism covering events with his photos, research and writing.
Our weekly cartoonist Matt Evans joined us that year as well. Matt is an amazingly talented artist with a quirky sense of humour. He possesses the irony that a cartoonist
needs to make a point. His drawings are sometimes tongue in cheek, sometimes straight to the point and often laugh out loud hilarious. Michael O’Connor also called
The Local that year. He is a syndicated columnist throughout British Columbia and Alberta. I will never regret accepting Michael’s proposal to supply The Local with his
Astrology column every week. Michael’s inspirational column is very popular with our readers.
As time went by, the paper grew and so did my workload in the editorial department. In 2006, I decided to get some help. Linda White France was hired to assist me
in processing submissions, researching, editing and reporting. It wasn’t long before I grew to respect Linda’s straightforward approach, her excellent editing and writing
skills and her ability to be impartial. Before long I asked her to become our editor and she accepted. It was around that same time that I realized that we had become a
“newspaper.” By provincial government standards a publication must have 20% editorial content on a consistent basis in order to call itself a newspaper. I applied to the government for a ruling and submitted the supporting documentation. Not only did we receive a healthy PST refund going back to 2005, but also most treasured, we were declared a newspaper. I am proud to say that The Local far exceeds government standards by carrying an average of 35% editorial content.
We did not get to our five-year anniversary without a lot of help. The Local is the largest Canada Post account on the Sunshine Coast. Every week the post office and rural
route drivers deliver 12,200 newspapers to mail boxes from Egmont to Port Mellon, including Gambier Island. Post Masters Maureen Matkin in Sechelt and Suzanne Leslie in Gibsons have been a constant source of support. My sincere gratitude goes out to all Canada Post staff for their part in delivering The Local to your mailbox throughout the year. Our printer, Horizon Publications, has never let us down. They constantly strive to improve systems and quality. Printing is not an exact science and can sometimes be fraught with problems. By working together there has not been anything we could not solve and improve upon. So many, many people have helped, supported and encouraged The Local over the years. Notably I would like to thank Ron Howes of Community Futures, Mary Degan former office manager extraordinaire, Jan Brinton, Linda Williams and Tom and Dean of Tom’s Signs.
Running a successful newspaper allows us to give back to the community in which we live. I am very proud of the support we have been able to give to many groups
clubs, organizations and societies by way of editorial support, free advertising, discounted advertising and financial support. Happy Cat Haven, Renaissance Rescue, Back the CAT, Sunshine Coast Schizophrenia Society, Habitat for Humanity and Crime Stoppers are only a few of the many good causes The Local has been happy and proud to support. All this could not be done without our valued advertisers to whom I am eternally grateful.
I am inspired and encouraged by what the next five years will bring to The Local and this exceptional community we live in. From cream cakes to kudos, you, our
readers encourage us to continue with our work and to strive to help support and report on this community in all the right ways. To my staff, I thank you from the bottom
of my heart for all your hard work and the heart that you put into this paper. On this page, I am proud to showcase the wonderful people who make The Local happen every week. No acknowledgement would be complete without recognizing the unending support of my family. Thank you for everything you have done over the years, I am truly blessed.
Pauline Montgomery
Publisher
The Local - Staff and Contributors
Duane Burnett - Photographer
Duane was born in Vancouver General Hospital, but spent many summers on the Sunshine Coast as he has extensive family here. He has lived on the Coast fulltime for over fourteen years. Taking photos of the community was an early pastime for Duane. He even has photos of the Beachcombers’ film set that he took at the age of thirteen. In his teens and early twenties, Duane became energetically involved in the environmental movement. He
helped co-found an award winning wetlands education society called The Fraser for Life and Friends of Boundary Bay, and also got involved in the Don’t Dump on Delta campaign, Ban the leg hold traps Society, Burns Bog Society, West Coast Wilderness Society where he helped write a paper about Burns Bog. He then moved into print media, radio and community television. Duane contacted The Local in August
2004 when he sent a photo of families enjoying a sunny day on Roberts Creek Beach. Soon after The Local asked him to become their official photographer. He is currently a free-lance photographer who accepts contract work from groups, clubs and organizations, as well as the work he does for The Local. To view thousands of Duane’s Sunshine Coast photos go to duaneburnett.com or view his YouTube tribute to the Coast at Sunshine Coast YouTube Music Video. Duane’s work is a highly prized component of The Local and he is very much loved and respected by the community.
Linda White France – Editor
Linda was born and raised in Montreal. After they married, her partner’s work took them to Frobisher Bay/Iqaluit, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Terrace, Courtenay and finally to Sechelt where they have lived with their three children for almost eight years. Linda joined The Local in March 2006 as editorial assistant to the Publisher. Her education in photo-technology, graphic design and fine arts lent themselves well
to the position. Before too long, Linda was asked to become our editor and has succeeded in bringing the editorial content of the paper to today’s level. Linda’s signature article ‘Go Green’ has run for over a year now and is very popular with our readers. As one reader commented about Linda’s reporting, “It was nice to read something accurate without any assumptions or inferences.” As well as being a
talented writer, Linda is also a gifted potter. Her Serendipity pottery is available at the Sechelt Farmers’ Market every Saturday and she frequents most of the larger craft fairs on the Coast.
Ken Philps – Production Manager
Ken was born in New Westminster, grew up in the
lower mainland and then moved to Montreal. Prior to
moving the Sunshine Coast and joining The Local, he
worked in Chilliwack for ten years. He brings a wealth
of experience in print media, design, publishing and
web development. Ken revamped production systems
at The Local making production fl ow smoother, which
has brought about a significant reduction in mistakes. Ken is
currently working on a website for The Local, which we are very excited about.
Gosia – Production Assistant
Gosia was raised on the Sunshine Coast and graduated
from Elphinestone Secondary. After high school she
moved to Vancouver to attend design school. Her
love of the Coast brought her back and she currently
manages her own accounts, works one long day at
The Local and three full days at a new design company
in Gibsons. Gosia brings enormous talent to The Local
and is responsible for some of the beautiful collages and
layouts you see in our pages.
Adrianna – Reception
Adrianna is the friendly voice answering the phone
and the smiling face that greets you when you walk
in the office. She was born in Kelowna, grew up in
Port Coquitlam and moved to the Coast with her
family last summer. She started with The Local in
August and has mastered her department. Adrianna is
extremely organized and a quick learner. Taking care of
the classified advertisements including final layout is just
one of the many administrative duties for which she is responsible.
Nicole – Production Assistant
Nicole is a recent addition to The Local and a new
graduate of design school. She commutes from
Vancouver for her work at The Local and visits with
her mother who lives in Gibsons while she is here.
Nicole said, “I really like the Sunshine Coast. It is a
beautiful community and I don’t mind making the trip.
I love what I am learning at The Local.”
Katie – Girl Friday
Katie was born and raised on the Sunshine Coast and came to
work for The Local three years ago as an after school student.
Katie has learnt many areas of work within the office including
archiving, post office procedures, reception, research and
invoice processing. Katie currently delivers papers to over
one hundred newsstands and high profile locations in Pender
Harbour, Sechelt, Roberts Creek and Gibsons. She is an invaluable
asset to the company.
Garth Jones
Astronomy
Matt Evans
Cartoonist
Linda Williams
Guest Writer and
Photographer
Tricia Rife
Part-time Receptionist
Michael O’Connor
Astrologer
Jan Brinton
Guest Writer and
Photographer
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New sensors. More intelligent apps. Mobile-connected smart objects. Wearables. LTE. Augmented reality. Multi-platform development tools. Precision indoor location sensing. Ultra HD. Flexible screens. The list of anticipated future mobile technologies goes on and on.
On April 23, NYC Media Lab and Razorfish presented an evening of demos and discussion on Mobile Futures to learn what’s on the verge of commercialization, what’s still in the lab, and what advances will change the nature of media and communications in the future.
Learn more at www.nycmedialab.org.
Shaheed Alam (SGP) in a men's singles match at the Singapore ITF Futures 2018 (F1) at Kallang Tennis Centre on 14 May 2018. Photo by Cheah Cheng Poh/SportSG. © 2018, Cheah Cheng Poh. All rights reserved.
design by Loes van Esch and Simone Trum of Team Thursday
for Moving Futures
The traveling dance festival with the newest generation dance makers
New sensors. More intelligent apps. Mobile-connected smart objects. Wearables. LTE. Augmented reality. Multi-platform development tools. Precision indoor location sensing. Ultra HD. Flexible screens. The list of anticipated future mobile technologies goes on and on.
On April 23, NYC Media Lab and Razorfish presented an evening of demos and discussion on Mobile Futures to learn what’s on the verge of commercialization, what’s still in the lab, and what advances will change the nature of media and communications in the future.
Learn more at www.nycmedialab.org.
New sensors. More intelligent apps. Mobile-connected smart objects. Wearables. LTE. Augmented reality. Multi-platform development tools. Precision indoor location sensing. Ultra HD. Flexible screens. The list of anticipated future mobile technologies goes on and on.
On April 23, NYC Media Lab and Razorfish presented an evening of demos and discussion on Mobile Futures to learn what’s on the verge of commercialization, what’s still in the lab, and what advances will change the nature of media and communications in the future.
Learn more at www.nycmedialab.org.
Nigel Topping, UNFCCC High Level Climate Champion, speaking at an event for Futures Labs @ COP26, speaking at an event for Futures Labs @ COP26, Climate Action for Health, at the Hydro, Glasgow. 09/11/2021.
New sensors. More intelligent apps. Mobile-connected smart objects. Wearables. LTE. Augmented reality. Multi-platform development tools. Precision indoor location sensing. Ultra HD. Flexible screens. The list of anticipated future mobile technologies goes on and on.
On April 23, NYC Media Lab and Razorfish presented an evening of demos and discussion on Mobile Futures to learn what’s on the verge of commercialization, what’s still in the lab, and what advances will change the nature of media and communications in the future.
Learn more at www.nycmedialab.org.
New sensors. More intelligent apps. Mobile-connected smart objects. Wearables. LTE. Augmented reality. Multi-platform development tools. Precision indoor location sensing. Ultra HD. Flexible screens. The list of anticipated future mobile technologies goes on and on.
On April 23, NYC Media Lab and Razorfish presented an evening of demos and discussion on Mobile Futures to learn what’s on the verge of commercialization, what’s still in the lab, and what advances will change the nature of media and communications in the future.
Learn more at www.nycmedialab.org.