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Scale - ♥ a weight watcher ♥
I recorded my weight in my notepad every morning and evening. The fluctuation of the number could stimulate my determination to lose weight.
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Acknowledging the scale of development involved in supertall construction, the design engine reconstructs new context in the adjacent superblocks (typically ~1km in diameter) based on their area, position in the city, preexisting program usage. MRT stations, and their access points are reconfigured, linked with the tower podia around which new urban fabric is reconstructed.
The scaled quail (Callipepla squamata) habits the low lands of the sierra Maderas del Carmen. Most of the year, this species is seen in groups of several individuals, except during the breeding season when it is observed in family groups where a male and a female take care of the offspring.
Photo by Santiago Gibert
We were commissioned to build this giant 6ft. by 7ft. 1:220 scale architectural model of Newtown Luxury Athletic Club. The model is featuring existing buildings and structures as well as future development of the club's properties and landscape.
The topography was CNC carved using the architectural CAD files. All buildings and a pool area were 3D developed and SLA built as well as other custom elements, such as sun beds, outdoor lights and such. One of the challenges was to create a multi-layered "glass" screens representing closely the green mirror tinted windows and glass screens specific to this project.
The model consumed hundreds of car models and hundreds of trees and bushes.
As seen on the photos the model is designed and constructed to be an independent, free standing unit. The model's reinforced wooden frame has its own "legs" with casters and breaks. The frame and "legs" are finished with a rare wood veneer matching the wood finished interior design elements in the lobby and reception area. Even casters have a wooden finish.
Therefore the model complements the surrounding interior, does not require improvised pedestal or horse legs to be displayed, and it is mobile - can be easily rolled to another location or moved for floor maintenance.
The model is covered with large one piece acrylic clear protective cover with hardly visible corner reinforcements.
This model is an excellent example of what we can offer to Luxury and Hospitality Industry. Such model is an invaluable tool for sales, presentation, display and fundraising.
More models and photos at wwwlifeinscale.net
Breakout Session: Scaling Impact Enterprises
Creating energy from landfills, connecting women-led coffee cooperatives with international buyers, verifying medications by mobile phone. The audacious ideas of social entrepreneurs can change the world, but critical barriers often inhibit these ideas from getting off the ground. While social entrepreneurs confront challenges typical for most entrepreneurs—such as access to capital, markets, and talent—by virtue of their business model they face added obstacles. Already expected to deliver on ambitious social and environmental returns in addition to financial returns, they also contend with greater institutional investor skepticism and appeasing a wider array of stakeholders. Social enterprises have nonetheless experienced significant growth, with traditional and impact investors committing more than $10 billion to these companies over the last four years—tripling their investments.
In this session, successful social entrepreneurs from around the world will share challenges from their work, as well as opportunities they see to achieve greater impact by scaling impact enterprises. Leaders from the private, public, and civil society sectors will also discuss how CGI members can:
• Design innovative approaches for impact enterprise talent recruitment, development, and retention.
• Define, measure, and communicate the social and environmental impact of social enterprises.
• Incorporate impact enterprises into their supply chains.
• Scale programs that support women and minority-owned enterprises.
MODERATOR:
Sallie Krawcheck, Co-Founder and CEO, Ellevest
PARTICIPANTS:
Ross Beerman, AllLife Group CEO, AllLife
Ajaita Shah, Founder and CEO, Frontier Markets
Sandy Speicher, Partner and Managing Director, Education, IDEO
The scaled quail (Callipepla squamata) habits the low lands of the sierra Maderas del Carmen. Most of the year, this species is seen in groups of several individuals, except during the breeding season when it is observed in family groups where a male and a female take care of the offspring.
Photo by Santiago Gibert
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Sterling silver, 18k yellow gold.
Cast, fabricated.
61.5" x 2" x 3/16"
2009
Received honorable mention in the 6th Cheongju International Craft Biennale, 2009.
Finalist in the 2011 Saul Bell Jewelry Design Competition.
Miniature magic made by Caroline of Pixie Dust Miniatures in one inch (1:12) scale.
Images, designs, photographs all copyright of Pixie Dust Miniatures 2011
When I first got this model, I did not pay attention to the badge on the sail panel because I assumed it is a Signature Limited L. Out of curiosity, I actually zoomed right in and it definitely says Continental Edition not Signature Limited. The chromed B pillar also bothered me on this model because I thought it was just an inaccuracy that the manufacturer made. It turns out it is not! it is actual on a real car. Basically the last 2010-2011 Lincoln Town Car can also be ordered in a trim level ''Continental Edition'' with that badging, and it comes in chromed b pillar. Although this is definitely a long wheelbase model. But I think that the Continental Edition was not available as a long wheelbase.
Anyway this is one of my favourite models. I have been babying this ever since I got it. Although it is not cheap! but I could not pass it up because it is one of my favorite cars. I am planning to get both white and champagne/gold versions if I have enough money.. or another black one. I hope someone makes a 1998-2002 Version unstretched in this scale along with the 2000-2011 Cadillac Deville/DTS.. it will make such a great pair.