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Happy 100th birthday, Bauhaus!

If youre an architect, interior designer or art enthusiast, youve undoubtedly heard of the Bauhaus School. Launched in Germany 1919, its become one of the most influential cultural movements of the 20th century. Still relevant 100 years later, its form follows function philosophy has influenced all facets of design including architecture, furniture, interior, graphic, and product design.

Hawaii embraced the Bauhaus principles, as evidenced by Governor John A. Burns work of the Hawaii State Capitoltrue to the traditions of Bauhaus in its use of clean lines, simple geometric shapes, and the openness of the entire structure. Other Bauhaus-influenced public buildings include the Battleship Missouri Memorial, the IBM Building, the original Kahala Hilton and Apartments, and the East West Center. Bauhaus design also became a trend in Honolulu office buildings erected in the 1950s and 1960s, with simplified forms and minimal ornamentation. Their interiors were often furnished with Bauhaus-inspired furniture.

As Hawaiis exclusive Knoll dealer, CEI Hawaii has furnished many Hawaii businesses over the last 20 years with these iconic modern pieces including clients such as the Honolulu Museum of Art, Halekulani, Hawaiki Tower, Howard Hughes Corp. and Bank of Hawaii. Clients love them for the timeless and elegant, simple modern design.

Knoll company co-founder Florence Knoll studied under the Bauhaus Schools founder Walter Gropius, incorporating Bauhaus modernist philosophy into her designs for the interiors of Americas largest corporations, including IBM, GM, and CBS. Today, Knoll is an international arbiter of style and design, and found in corporate headquarters and global tech campuses such as Apple and Google, and respected institutions like Stanford University and Stanford Medical.

Interested in further exploring the Bauhaus Movement and Mid-Century Modern Design? We invite you to contact Ann Motonaga, M.Arch.(RISD) (amotonaga@ceihawaii.com) to learn more.

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100 Years of Style - Hawaii Business Magazine

Black Friday has come and gone, and BOH editors have rounded up the latest industry releases that you may not have seen coming.

Jean-Marie Massaud: The Clayton Bench and Armchair

French architect and designer Jean-Marie Massaud is debuting two new pieces for the century-old Italian furniture brand Poltrona Frau (pictured above). Massauds uber-modern designs are clad in a tailored upholstery that will remind you of a time gone by. Inspired by couture craftsmanship, both seats can be customized in a variety of jewel-tone leathers and fabrics.

All in the details: The pieces share a signature weave that pays homage to the larger geometric forms of the two seats. The armchairs frame and the benchs pillow are both texturized by the distinct 3-D stitching.

The Trapeze mobile with porcelain bowlsCourtesy of Apparatus

Apparatus: Trapeze, Lariat and Triad

Much-hyped New Yorkbased brand Apparatus has released new additions to three of its signature lighting collections: the Trapeze, the Lariat and the Triad. The familiar lineup of geometrically inspired lights hold true to their original forms, but have been revamped by way of newly configured mobiles, wall mount fixtures and pendants.

The encore: The lights can be designed using brass or porcelain bowls, with each material giving off its own distinct glow.

The Herron sofa by Alexandra ChampalimaudCourtesy of Alexandra Champalimaud

Charles Burnand x Alexandra Champalimaud

Alexandra Champalimaud, founder of New Yorkbased firm Champalimaud Design, joined London gallery and studio Charles Burnand to debut a capsule collection at the 2019 Salon Art + Design Show. Inspired by the majesty of North American glaciers, the pieces carve themselves into space, blending the grace of nature with robust bronze detailingall in the context of Charles Burnands midcentury modern Italian designs.

The human element: From the Lacuna tables glass slab to the alabaster orbs in the Tana pendant, all of the pieces are handcrafted in London.

The Amphora vase, rightCourtesy of Ray Booth

Arteriors x Ray Booth Collection

At High Point this fall, Texas-based home furnishings wholesaler Arteriors announced a collaboration with Nashville-based interior designer Ray Boothhis debut lighting and accessories line. The 44-piece collection celebrates the contrast of the organic with the man-made, and clean, sculptural forms provide a fresh perspective across several product categories.

A little this, a little that: Almost all of Booths designs for Arteriors mix materials, tastefully pairing ceramic, wood, steel, iron and stone.

The iC1 sneaker by SertaCourtesy of Serta

The iC1 Sneaker by Serta

Mattress giant Serta announced a surprising addition to its repertoire today: a shoe. The company collaborated with hip-hop DJ and producer Clark Kent to create the iC1 Sneaker, which uses mattress technology to bring the same cooling support to feet that the Serta brings to your sleep cycle.

Sole chance: The sneaker is a limited-edition release and will come numbered with a mattress tag listing the product details.

The Lakota rugCourtesy of Lorena Canals

Woolable by Lorena Canals

For the last couple years of her two-decade career in washable rug designs, Barcelona-based Lorena Canals has been researching new methods to design the impossible: a washable wool rug. And now its here. In her new collection, Woolable, Canals announces two bohemian designs: Berber Soul and Lakota. These new rugs (and a pouf) come in mellow neutrals that lend versatility to the pretty and practical designs.

A perfect 10: Each one-of-a-kind rug requires the skills of 10 artisans, from the selection of the wool fibers to the finishing stages of production.

Homepage image: The Clayton bench, courtesy of Jean-Marie Massaud

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Tis the season to be jolly on Daniel Island! This weekend, the Annual Daniel Island Holiday Festival comes to town with plenty of merry-making opportunities for the whole family. On Saturday, December 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Volvo Car Stadium will be transformed into a festive, lively holiday showcase of shopping, entertainment and tons of holiday kids' activities to enjoy!

Bring the whole family out for this feel good holiday community event! The day will include fabulous holiday shopping, featuring over 100 of Charlestons finest vendors as well as musical entertainment on stage and plenty of kids activities on the ground level. Headlining the entertainment portion of the program will be a holiday extravaganza performance led by the 70 piece Charleston Community Band. The festival is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season. Once inside the gates, youll find an entire holiday shopping village conveniently located along the Volvo Car Stadium concourse. Enjoy festive drinks and food while you shop for just the right gifts for those on your list - including you!

$5 Admission/Kids 3 & under are admitted FREE!

Parking is available along Seven Farms Drive and Island Park Drive. Should the event need to be rescheduled due to severe weather conditions, the event will take place on Sunday, December 8 from 1 to 6 p.m. (note different time). Visit http://www.dicommunity.org and the Daniel Island Property Owners Association Facebook page for Holiday Festival event updates.

KIDS' ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Candy Cane Stilt Walkers Photos with Santa Claus KidsFerris Wheel KidsChallenge Inflatable Juggling Elves KidsHelicopter Ride Wacky World Inflatable Elf Band Holiday Glam Station Holiday Craft Station Holiday Games(Snowman Toss,Ring the Tree,Photo Props Station) Costumed Holiday Characters Face Painting Glitter Tattoos Balloon Twisting Little White Box Photo Booth Holiday Cookie Decorating Station Holiday Ornament Decorating Station

STAGE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE11:00Holiday Music11:30The Charleston Caroling Company12:00Charleston Community Band Jazz Ensemble1:00Daniel Island Peace Love Hip Hop2:00Charleston Community Band3:00Hannah Burton3:30 Holiday Music

*Please note that entertainment is subject to change.

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Posted By: Larry Felton JohnsonDecember 2, 2019

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced in a press release that contractors will implement a traffic shift Wednesday for the rehabilitation of the I-75 southbound bridge over Barrett Parkway.

The GDOT describes the Wednesday traffic shift as follows:

Weather permitting, on Wednesday, December 4, crews will shift three through lanes on I-75 southbound to the right for temporary striping. The temporary striping will remain until the completion of the project in March 2020. Message boards and signage will alert drivers of the traffic shift.This project will provide rehabilitation of the I-75 northbound and southbound bridges over Barrett Parkway, including bridge joint replacement, deck overhang repairs, replacement of anchor bolts, and painting of the superstructures.

Message boards will give drivers advance notice of the upcoming lane closures. Motorists are advised to expect delays and use signed detours, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones.Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.

This is an ongoing project.

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December 03, 2019

SCRANTON Sparked with creativity and plenty of holiday cheer, Downtown Scranton business and property owners are preparing for the annual Holiday Window Decorating Showcase on display Dec. 6 through Jan. 3, 2020. More than 50 storefronts will be featured in this years competition.

A secret panel of judges will award prizes in the following categories, many of which are new to this years contest: Unique, Traditional/Old-Fashioned, Most Retro, Most Whimsical, Most Festive, Best Use of Greens, Best Use of Recycled Materials, Most Childlike, Most Innovative, Most Glamorous/Bling, Best Use of Lights, Most Modern, Best Display of the Spirit of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and Most Scrantastic.

Where to Find Holiday Windows

Linden Street

Duffys Accessories, 218 Linden St.

Electric City Escape, 507 Linden St.

Caf West, 535 Linden St.

Lavish Body & Home, 600 Linden St.

North Washington Avenue

The Garden, 116 N. Washington Ave.

Raintree, 116 N. Washington Ave.

Steamtown Hot Yoga, 121 N. Washington Ave.

Over The Moon, 123 N. Washington Ave.

Sew Smart Fabrics, Inc., 126 N. Washington Ave.

New Laundry, 127 N. Washington Ave.

Peoples Security Bank, 150 N. Washington Ave.

Terra Preta Prime, 301 N. Washington Ave.

Pizza by Pappas, 303 N Washington Ave.

Comics on the Green, 307 N. Washington Ave.

Abes Deli, 326 N. Washington Ave.

Posh @ The Scranton Club, 404 N. Washington Ave.

Adams Avenue

Yoga West, 311 Adams Ave.

Tammys Stained Glass Treasures, 348 Adams Ave.

Spruce Street

NOTE Fragrances, 401 Spruce St.

Amendolaro, 410 Spruce St.

Tom Grudis Optical and The Bare Accessories, 424 Spruce St.

Burlap and Bourbon, 530 Spruce St.

Freedlove, 532 Spruce St.

Northern Light Espresso Bar, 536 Spruce St.

Salon A Go Go, 544 Spruce St.

The Beauty Mark Boutique, 546 Spruce S.

Wyoming Avenue

The Pink Pedal, 222 Wyoming Av.

CaPAA (Creative and Performing Arts Academy), 222 Wyoming Ave.

Franklin Avenue

Veloce Scranton, 120 Franklin Ave.

The Color Bar, 134 Franklin Ave.

Penn Avenue

The Wandering Hen Cafe and Market, 305 Penn Ave.

Peculiar Slurp, 307 Penn Ave.

The Giving Tree Wellness Center, 311 Penn Ave.

Electric City Bakehouse, 314 Penn Ave.

AV Restaurant, 320 Penn Ave.

RD Blow Dry Bar, 324 Penn Ave.

The Daisy Collective, 328 Penn Ave.

Mifflin Avenue

Duffy Jewelers, 250 Mifflin Ave.

Bogart Court

Trinity Studio & Gallery, 511 Bogart Court

Lackawanna Avenue

The Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Av.

Alexanders Salon and Spa, 431 Lackawanna Ave.

Coney Island Lunch, 515 Lackawanna Ave.

8 Count Dancewear, 534 Lackawanna Ave.

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Start your engines! - The Abington Journal

December 03, 2019

SCRANTON Sparked with creativity and plenty of holiday cheer, Downtown Scranton business and property owners are preparing for the annual Holiday Window Decorating Showcase on display Dec. 6 through Jan. 3, 2020. More than 50 storefronts will be featured in this years competition.

A secret panel of judges will award prizes in the following categories, many of which are new to this years contest: Unique, Traditional/Old-Fashioned, Most Retro, Most Whimsical, Most Festive, Best Use of Greens, Best Use of Recycled Materials, Most Childlike, Most Innovative, Most Glamorous/Bling, Best Use of Lights, Most Modern, Best Display of the Spirit of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and Most Scrantastic.

Where to Find Holiday Windows

Linden Street

Duffys Accessories, 218 Linden St.

Electric City Escape, 507 Linden St.

Caf West, 535 Linden St.

Lavish Body & Home, 600 Linden St.

North Washington Avenue

The Garden, 116 N. Washington Ave.

Raintree, 116 N. Washington Ave.

Steamtown Hot Yoga, 121 N. Washington Ave.

Over The Moon, 123 N. Washington Ave.

Sew Smart Fabrics, Inc., 126 N. Washington Ave.

New Laundry, 127 N. Washington Ave.

Peoples Security Bank, 150 N. Washington Ave.

Terra Preta Prime, 301 N. Washington Ave.

Pizza by Pappas, 303 N Washington Ave.

Comics on the Green, 307 N. Washington Ave.

Abes Deli, 326 N. Washington Ave.

Posh @ The Scranton Club, 404 N. Washington Ave.

Adams Avenue

Yoga West, 311 Adams Ave.

Tammys Stained Glass Treasures, 348 Adams Ave.

Spruce Street

NOTE Fragrances, 401 Spruce St.

Amendolaro, 410 Spruce St.

Tom Grudis Optical and The Bare Accessories, 424 Spruce St.

Burlap and Bourbon, 530 Spruce St.

Freedlove, 532 Spruce St.

Northern Light Espresso Bar, 536 Spruce St.

Salon A Go Go, 544 Spruce St.

The Beauty Mark Boutique, 546 Spruce S.

Wyoming Avenue

The Pink Pedal, 222 Wyoming Av.

CaPAA (Creative and Performing Arts Academy), 222 Wyoming Ave.

Franklin Avenue

Veloce Scranton, 120 Franklin Ave.

The Color Bar, 134 Franklin Ave.

Penn Avenue

The Wandering Hen Cafe and Market, 305 Penn Ave.

Peculiar Slurp, 307 Penn Ave.

The Giving Tree Wellness Center, 311 Penn Ave.

Electric City Bakehouse, 314 Penn Ave.

AV Restaurant, 320 Penn Ave.

RD Blow Dry Bar, 324 Penn Ave.

The Daisy Collective, 328 Penn Ave.

Mifflin Avenue

Duffy Jewelers, 250 Mifflin Ave.

Bogart Court

Trinity Studio & Gallery, 511 Bogart Court

Lackawanna Avenue

The Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Av.

Alexanders Salon and Spa, 431 Lackawanna Ave.

Coney Island Lunch, 515 Lackawanna Ave.

8 Count Dancewear, 534 Lackawanna Ave.

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Since Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. (NASDAQ:GIFI) and Core Laboratories N.V. (NYSE:CLB) are part of the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry, they are influenced by contrast. The influences particularly affect the profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, earnings and valuation of both companies.

Earnings & Valuation

Table 1 demonstrates Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. and Core Laboratories N.V.s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Profitability

Table 2 shows us Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. and Core Laboratories N.V.s return on equity, net margins and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. has a 1.03 beta, while its volatility is 3.00%, thus making it more volatile than S&P 500. Competitively, Core Laboratories N.V.s beta is 1.89 which is 89.00% more volatile than S&P 500.

Liquidity

2.8 and 2.7 are the respective Current Ratio and a Quick Ratio of Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. Its rival Core Laboratories N.V.s Current and Quick Ratios are 1.8 and 1.4 respectively. Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. has a better chance of clearing its pay short and long-term debts than Core Laboratories N.V.

Analyst Ratings

The Ratings and Recommendations for Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. and Core Laboratories N.V. are featured in the next table.

Competitively Core Laboratories N.V. has an average price target of $47.33, with potential upside of 5.72%.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

Roughly 69.3% of Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. shares are owned by institutional investors while 0% of Core Laboratories N.V. are owned by institutional investors. Gulf Island Fabrication Inc.s share owned by insiders are 4.2%. Competitively, 0.1% are Core Laboratories N.V.s share owned by insiders.

Performance

Here are the Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly, Yearly and YTD Performance of both pretenders.

For the past year Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. was less bearish than Core Laboratories N.V.

Summary

On 8 of the 12 factors Core Laboratories N.V. beats Gulf Island Fabrication Inc.

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a fabricator of offshore drilling and production platforms, and other steel structures for customers in the oil and gas, and marine industries in the United States. The company fabricates jackets and deck sections of fixed production platforms; hull, tendon, and/or deck sections of floating production platforms, such as tension leg platforms, single point anchor reservoirs, floating production storage and offloading vessels, and minimum deepwater operating concepts; piles, wellhead protectors, and subsea templates, as well as various production, compressor, and utility modules; produces and repairs pressure vessels used in the oil and gas industry; fabricates various other types of steel structures; and provides onshore and offshore scaffolding and piping insulation services. It also fabricates and repairs offshore supply vessels, anchor handling vessels, lift boats, tugboats, towboats, barges, and other marine vessels; constructs dry docks to lift marine vessels; and offers steel repair, blasting and painting, electrical systems repair, and machinery and piping system repairs, as well as propeller, shaft, and rudder reconditioning. In addition, the company provides interconnect piping services on offshore platforms and inshore structures; fabricates pressure vessels and packaged skid units; and on-site construction and maintenance services, as well as offers conversion projects. It serves oil and gas companies and their contractors, petrochemical, marine, offshore support, offshore and inland barge, support vessel operators, offshore construction contractors, alternative energy, and diving companies, as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Navy, and state and local governmental agencies and their contractors. Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Core Laboratories N.V. provides reservoir description, production enhancement, and reservoir management services to the oil and gas industry in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Reservoir Description, Production Enhancement, and Reservoir Management. The Reservoir Description segment comprises the characterization of petroleum reservoir rock, fluid, and gas samples. This segment offers analytical and field services to characterize properties of crude oil and petroleum products to the oil and gas industry. The Production Enhancement segment includes services and products relating to reservoir well completions, perforations, stimulations, and production. This segment offers integrated services to evaluate the effectiveness of well completions and to develop solutions to enhance the effectiveness of enhanced oil recovery projects. The Reservoir Management segment combines and integrates information from reservoir description, as well as provides production enhancement services to increase the production and improve recovery of oil and gas from its clients reservoirs. The company markets and sells its products through a combination of sales representatives, technical seminars, trade shows, and print advertising, as well as through distributors. Core Laboratories N.V. was founded in 1936 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. (GIFI) and Core Laboratories N.V. (NYSE:CLB) Contrasting side by side - The Broch Herald

Touted as theworlds largest celebration of veterans in second careers, the Ex-forces in Business Awards had its Scottish debut on December 3 in Glasgow.

The event made clear its distinction from its English counterpart with a Scottish pipe band that welcomed the (mostly) tartan glad guests to the ceremony.

However, the national pride on show revealed something deeper about Scottish culture, namely its deep respect for the military institution.

A traditional pipe band plays at the Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards.

Scotland has a long-establishedrelationship with its military, with a significant part of the population being associated with the armed forces in some way.

Statistics from Citizens Advice Scotland suggest that as many as20%of Scots are part of the Armed Forces Community, whether serving, a veteran or related to a serving member.

Government statistics put the number of military veterans in the country at 237,000 in 2017 a number thats undoubtedly risen over the past two years.

These facts give us a snapshot of the significance of the veteran community in Scotland, as well as the importance of commending those who have forged successful careers after service.

Advocate of the Year winner, Louise Macdonald poses for a picture (centre).

Like its English counterpart, the Scottish Ex-forces in Business Awards was launched to highlight the skill sets veterans have developed through military service including a high work ethic, flexibility, leadership and teamwork skills.

These are all highly valued attributes private sector employers look for in candidates. However, misconceptions among hiring teams relating to the commercial applicability of veteran candidates, (thousands of whom leave the forces each year), combined with a lack of exposure around those that succeed, has created something of a grey area for veterans looking for second careers.

Awards such as the one held on December 3 provide the inspiration, as well as the contacts veterans need to manage this transition successfully. To decide upon the nights winners, a panel of 20 high profile veterans, (including the Scottish Veterans Commissioner Charlie Wallace), presided over 250 nominations to decide the winner of each of the 14 categories.

Here they are:

2019 marks the first year of the awards in Scotland.

ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR

Louise MacDonald, Wood

The judges were particularly impressed by the extent of advocacy that Louise has not only pushed for veterans at Wood, but which she has also received from others in her organisation and beyond. Its clear that her impact is wide ranging and profound, and despite having no personal military background she has led the way in defence engagement with passion and dedication. The judges also highly commended Michael Hashim of Bruce Stevenson, who they see as a leader of the future having already made a big impact in a short period of time.

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARD

Ian Smith, Gray and Adams

The judges found Ians story of perseverance to be truly inspiring. The skills and values he acquired during his army service have genuinely shaped his approach to work and life, helping him overcome some notable challenges. To balance a full-time job and family life with further education in his 40s and again in his 50s demonstrates bravery and inner steel and his successes have come as a result of this hard work. The judges also highly commended Ian Hodge of Peak Scientific who has carved out a strong career in the engineering field while employing a number of ex-forces candidates.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

Gavin Neate, Neatebox

The judges felt Gavins achievements really stood out for their outstanding innovation and huge impact. His services ethic shines through in his business and the work he has done to grow the company, and he exhibits a real entrepreneurial flair. Gavin has made significant personal sacrifice to fund the business, and has taken the best of his RAF background to create a truly disruptive company with global potential. The judges also highly commended Tom Morton of Safe Shores Group who they identified as a clear innovator with great social impact as well as business impact.

INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

Chris Newlands, Spelfie and Tripsology

Having successfully embarked on a career as a financial advisor after leaving the Royal Navy, the judges admired Chriss ambition and courage to launch a new parallel career as an entrepreneur. They commended his innovation and disruptive spirit through both of his businesses, as well as his desire to raise awareness of social issues such as air pollution. The judges praised Chris for creating interesting and unique concepts and then developing viable commercial models to turn them into successful businesses.

INSPIRATION OF THE YEAR

Jamieson Rogers, GlaxoSmithKline

The judges were won over by Jamiesons very inspirational story of overcoming adversity to get into engineering. They noted that he didnt just succeed against the odds once, but overcame setbacks multiple times to reach where he has. His perseverance in the face of considerable adversity is a key attribute he gained during his military service and which he has used to carve out a successful second career and achieve terrific results for GlaxoSmithKline.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

David Dent, Parexel International

The judges were full of admiration for the longevity of Davids commitments and achievements across military service, business and charity throughout his career, and the truly international nature of his impact. Having delivered life and limb saving interventions for soldiers and civilians alike in his career, David has not let his own significant injury in the line of duty hold him back from his achievements in business and sport as well as his considerable efforts to support veterans charities.

MILITARY VALUES IN BUSINESS AWARD

Simon Watkins, University of St Andrews

Simons incredible leadership and response to not one but two major fires at the University wowed the judges. He was prepared to remain in post without a break for 48 hours to ensure the job was completed, using skills formed through his years in the RAF. He has helped to secure significant additions to the maintenance budget and to install innovative new systems, while his leadership has saved lives and implemented changes that will enable a safer and more organised response to any future incidents.

NEW SERVICE LEAVER OF THE YEAR

Bryan Flannagan, City of Glasgow College

The judges applauded the incredible range of achievements in the two years since Bryan left the Royal Navy. In everything that Bryan has turned his hand to he has made a tremendous impact and demonstrated an innovative approach. Everything he does is used to inspire service leavers in their second careers and to help bridge the gap between the military and the commercial sector. The judges also highly commended Nicholas Hayes, whose dedication to supporting veterans resulted in more than 15 service leavers joining Openreach in just 18 months.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR

Graham Allison, Amazon

Graham was chosen by the judges for the sheer scale of his achievements over the last couple of years, which have enabled him to make it to a director-level position in Amazon at the age of just 35, a feat that is even more remarkable given he spent over five years in the Royal Navy. Graham has also conducted more than 100 interviews with a focus on high-potential military candidates. The judges also highly commended David Gillespie of Collins Aerospace who as well as forging a successful second career has also mentored young people for a career in STEM.

RESERVIST OF THE YEAR

Amanda Scott, FDM Group

Amandas impact is clear from the outstanding commendations she has received from senior leaders at FDM Group. She demonstrates great leadership, living by military values both in her civilian job and in the army reserves. She has applied these values to her day job at FDM with great effect, gaining the respect and admiration of her colleagues. Amanda has also inspired others to join the Reserves through being a positive role model and a beacon of everything that is great about the modern reservist.

RISING STAR OF THE YEAR

Gillian Dowds, Fujitsu

In order to succeed in her post service career Gillian has been prepared to adjust, initially taking a more junior role in order to enhance her education credentials and to develop her skills and experience ultimately leading to rapid progression. To successfully complete an MBA whilst holding down a full-time job is hugely impressive. At Fujitsu she has managed a major and complex project, through which she has received great commendations from both colleagues and MoD representatives.

ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR

Darren Taylor, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Everything that Darren has achieved in his post-military career has made him a genuine role model. He has used his skills and successes to set an amazing example to other service leavers and has never stopped reaching out and guiding these people. He has also inspired the next generation, engaging with local schools as part of the Scottish Governments Developing Young Workforce initiative, promoting both his current industry and the benefits of pursuing a career in the military.

SERVICE LEAVER OF THE YEAR

Emma Chesney, Pasquill

Since medical discharge in 2010, Emma has carved out a successful second career by applying the organisational and people management skills that she gained in the RAF. Her quick progression and consistent promotions at Pasquill are testament not only to her hard work but to the strong results she has driven for the business. The work she has done to transform workplace culture has resulted in a can-do attitude and greater employee engagement as well as improvements in sales, profitability and productivity.

TEAM LEADER OF THE YEAR

Jemima Estabrook, FDM Group

The judges were impressed by Jemimas team leadership skills and the way in which she has honed them from her military experience training her troops. She is constantly looking to improve and develop her team, while also advancing her own pursuit of personal development by seeking to learn about new technologies or processes. The judges also highly commended Karis Hynd of Royal Bank of Scotland for the high regard and respect she receives from her team and her strong leadership capabilities.

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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) Xavier Johnson and Andrew Lewis combined for 41 points and Chicago State rallied past SIU-Edwardsville in the second half to claim an 89-81 victory Wednesday night that broke a near-record losing streak.

The Cougars entered with a 53-game losing streak on the road or at neutral sites. The NCAA record is 56.

Chicago State (4-6) trailed by double digits much of the first half until closing on a 13-2 run, cutting SIUEs lead to 42-41 at halftime.

Amir Gholizadeh scored from distance, rebounded a SIUE miss leading to a fastbreak layup by Solomon Hunt for a 46-45 lead two minutes into the second half.

SIU-Edwardsville came within 53-50 with 11:21 remaining, but Andrew Lewis scored on a putback and Rajeir Jones nailed a 3 off a steal and the Cougars built leads as large as 11 points. Points, 16 coming in the turnaround second half.

Johnson made six free throws as Chicago State was 8-for-8 at the line in the final 41 seconds.

Johnson, who finished with 23 points and five assists, made all 13 free throws, the Cougars were 25-for-27 at the line and shot 58% from the field (28-for-48). Andrew Lewis scored 18

Zeke Moore poured in a career-high 28 points for SIUE (2-7) on 11-for-16 shooting with four 3-pointers. SIU-Edwardsville has lost its last five.

Chicago State plays Tennessee State on the road on Friday. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville plays Northwestern on the road next Sunday.

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Chicago State sheds lengthy losing streak on the road, 89-81 - week.com

After town council voted to take no action on a proposed zoning amendment that would have eliminated a billboard overlay district near Route 3 and at the end of Finnell Drive, councilors are looking at other options to address concerns raised by residents in the area.

This summer, a digital billboard at 611 Pleasant St. spawned numerous complaints about nighttime light pollution from many nearby residents.

Cove Outdoor turned the billboard off in August as a result of those complaints, but the company turned the billboard back on Nov. 19 and cited a failure by town officials and residents to reach a consensus for an alternative plan.

The councils decision to take no action followed a Nov. 19 vote by the planning board to not support the proposed amendment submitted by Belmont Street resident Robert Delaney. Delaney could not be reached for comment about the councils decision.

The board agreed with the residents along the Route 3 corridor that they experienced unintended consequences because of the placement of an electronic billboard, said District 3 Councilor Kenneth DiFazio, chairman of the council's ordinance committee, during a Dec. 2 council meeting. "However, the planning board concluded that at this time, the removal of the billboard overlay district would limit options to remedy the situation and be a hindrance to any compromise."

Town council, however, has agreed to ask Attorney General Maura Healey to review the legalities of the permits issued to Cove Outdoor by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the towns zoning board of appeals.

According to the town councils ordinance committee, the controversial digital signs at 611 Pleasant St. and a proposed digital sign at 613 Pleasant St. do not appear to meet the requirements for receiving special permits from the town or a permit from MassDOT.

DiFazio said the permits were given to Cove Outdoor LLC "without the necessary scrutiny to protect nearby residents from the adverse effects of electronic billboards.

Its now known that the potential impact of the electronic billboards is spread much further than the 500-foot radius, DiFazio said during the Dec. 2 council meeting.

District 5 Councilor Ed Harrington and Councilor-at-large Michael Molisse agreed send a letter to Healeys office expressing concerns about the legalities of the permits awarded to Cove.

They also agreed to ask Healey about whether the community can hire a private legal firm to represent Weymouths interests.

We need to be sure it is legally possible to have an outside attorney, said Michael Smart, president of the town council.

Harrington said the permit process for the billboards was flawed from the beginning, and it needs to be reviewed by Healey or a private legal firm.

We are trying to fix this internally as opposed to having a state agency or another board involved, he said.

Molisse said the council needs to take a stand for the people of Weymouth by opposing the permitted billboards with outside legal counsel if necessary.

We have people on Century Road and on other streets who will be suffering if this keeps going on, he said.

Councilor-at-large Chris Heffernan said the council cant leave any rock unturned and must oppose the billboards.

We need to look at all of our options and include as many options as possible, he said. If that includes outside counsel, Im open to that.

The overlay district was created by Mayor Robert Hedlund and the town council in April 2018 to remove unwanted billboards along Route 3A. The creation of the overlay district was also done to diminish the negative impact of a digital advertisement on Route 18.

The overlay district also includes a portion of undeveloped land at the end of Finnell Drive.

Cove Outdoor has an agreement with Weymouth to install electronic billboards in the overlay district along Route 3. The deal requires Cove to remove nine static or non-electronic advertisement boards on Route 3A and to diminish the impact of a digital sign on Route 18.

Cove owns a location at 613 Pleasant St, and the firm recently received a permit from MassDOT to construct an electronic billboard at the site.

Coves agreement with Weymouth would eventually provide the town with advertisement fees, which are equal to receiving $10 million from commercial development, according to Christine Howe, a town program manager.

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