#CCR office

[townpostin]

Emergency Services Enhanced with Dial 112 in Jamshedpur

Dial 112 for Quick Response in Emergencies Emergency services in Jamshedpur now have a faster response system with Dial 112. JAMSHEDPUR – Dial 112 is now available for swift assistance in emergencies, including accidents, health issues, disasters, and fires. Dialing 112 will connect individuals to the relevant department for quick action. On Sunday, a session was held at the CCR office to raise…

[darkeagleruins]

COLORADO ELECTION PASSWORDS LEAKED AND SYSTEM MAY BE COMPROMISED (Greenwood Village, CO) –

According to an affidavit sent to the Republican Party of Colorado, Colorado Secretary of State, Jena Griswold, shared a file on her website that contained over 600 BIOS passwords for voting system components in 63 of the state’s 64 counties. On Thursday, October 24, 2024, those BIOS passwords were discretely removed by an unnamed official. A letter from the Colorado GOP has been sent to the Colorado Secretary of State's Office and can be reviewed below.

The passwords were not encrypted or otherwise protected – this means they were available for public consumption. The file appears to have been posted at least since August; the amended version[1] of the file was reposted last Thursday.

BIOS passwords are highly confidential, allowing broad access for knowledgeable users to fundamentally manipulate systems and data and to remove any trace of doing so. Due to the sensitivity surrounding BIOS passwords, Colorado election regulation (8 CCR 1505-1), Rule 20.5.2(c)(11), requires limited access to a select few at the Colorado Department of State; neither county clerks nor commissioners have access to these files.

While the above does not constitute evidence of a breach by itself, it does demonstrate a major lapse in basic systems security and password management.

“We hear all the time in Colorado from Secretary Griswold and Governor Polis that we represent the 'Gold Standard' for election integrity, a model for the nation,” said Dave Williams, Chairman of the Republican Party of Colorado.

“One can only hope that by the Secretary of State posting our most sensitive passwords online to the world dispels that myth.” said Williams.

[armoredisopod]

New Main Story PV

New Operators

Morgan, 5* Welfare Dreadnought Guard

There are also rules to fighting.

Humus, 4* Reaper Guard

Hm? Anything you need help with? Just talk to me.

Cement, 5* Duelist Defender

Doctor, don't stay in the office all the time, come with me to the mines some other day to have a look.

Ines, 6* Agent Vanguard

All you need to know is that i'm not here to threaten your life for now, "Doctor".

Operator Skins Update

Total of 4 new skins, 3 new additions for the Epoque brand and 1 new addition for the Marthe brand

Epoque

Harmonie's Invitation

Heidi's A Thousand Correspondences

Horn's To Effloresce Whitely

Marthe

Skadi's 下一顿午茶 (Next Afternoon Tea)

Skadi's Marthe skin will be up for sale during Stultifera Navis Retrospect

Announced skin reruns, up for sale during the same time as the new Epoque skins

Series 2 of the Raythean Striker brand skins

Series 2 of the Bloodline of Combat brand skins

Operator Modules Update

Morgan and Cement being part of branches with modules immediately gets their modules

DRE-X module base effect increases Morgan's ATK to 115% when attacking blocked enemies

HES-X module base effect allows Cement to generate SP slowly when not blocking enemies

Phalanx Caster and Trapmaster Specialist branches gets 1 module type each

Nian and Ceobe gets their second modules

PRO-Y module base effect gives Nian +1 block count

CCR-Y module base effect allows Ceobe to gain 1 SP when her normal attacks hit an elite/boss enemy

Events and Stories

Episode 12: All Quiet Under the Thunder

The heart of Victoria that had been beating for hundreds of years is no longer intact, and the fragments of Londinium have become an obstacle for the Sarkaz to halt the advancement of the dukes.

The giant ships sailing in the sky brought war, sowed the shadow of death, but also provided a glimmer of life for those who lurk in the dark.

What is a king and what is a subject? In purgatory, they are just living beings trying to redeem themselves.

The road ahead is close at hand, under the iron curtain, what we need may be —a small push.

Stultifera Navis Retrospect, scheduled after the 2-week Ep12 release event

Operator Archives update for Morgan, Click, Jaye, Ayerscarpe, Lumen, Leonhardt and Quartz

Record Restore update for A Walk in the Dust

Misc Stuff

CN voices for Ines, Cement, Humus, Morgan and 6 other operators

Annihilation 19 - Pausenstraße, annihilation mission with Lingering Echoes mechanics and enemies

SSS New Season #2, Recapture Land - Mama John's Newly Built Plate & Raythean Industries Testing Platform

[yeswecare]

Domestic Services

Domestic workers are employees who perform services of a household nature in or about the private home of an employer. This includes cooks, house cleaners, babysitters, nannies, nurses, caretakers, janitors, gardeners and drivers for the family car.

When most labor laws, like the Fair Labor Standards Act, were drafted, domestic workers were intentionally left out. This continues to be a problem today.

Household Management

Managing a household can feel like running a business, and it requires many of the same skills. Household management can include things like creating and maintaining systems for meal preparation, grocery shopping, laundry workflows, cleaning schedules, budgeting, and more.

Often, people who utilize household management services are looking to reduce their stress levels and enjoy an overall better standard of living at home. This can be a result of reduced food waste, easier grocery shopping, more comfortable and clean living spaces, and even improved remote work productivity levels due to a more structured and organized home office.

Personal Care

For individuals with physical or mental health challenges, personal care services help them maintain their independence and well-being. This assistance can include meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry, transportation, errand running, and medication management.

Often, people who work in this field are trained to offer end-of-life support and comfort. In addition to symptom management, they focus on the emotional and spiritual needs of patients, families, and caregivers.

Domestic services workers who provide personal care are typically covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These employees must be paid at least minimum wage for all hours worked, and overtime pay at not less than one-and-a-half times their regular rate of pay for all hours they work over 40 in a week.

Child Care

Child care is care for a child on a regular basis away from the child's parents, guardian, or relatives within the third degree of consanguinity, that supplements parental supervision and enrichment and is primarily provided for a fee. The providers of this care may be individuals or a family, group, school, or private business.

Most states and territories regulate the licensing of child care providers, so you should check your state’s consumer education website to find out more about what to look for in quality childcare in your area. Most states also have a child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agency that can help you find child care options in your area by phone or online.

The industry and occupation data on this dashboard is based on the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. To learn more about how this data is calculated, visit the QCEW technical notes webpage.

Pet Care

Pet care services involve keeping pets happy and healthy by feeding them good food, grooming them regularly, ensuring they have access to clean water, and providing comfortable shelter. Maintaining their health involves regular visits to the veterinarian and routine vaccinations and parasite control. It also includes physical exercise and mental stimulation, such as playing with them or encouraging them to use interactive toys.

Veterinarians are one of the top types of pet care professionals. These doctors research diseases and medical conditions for a variety of animals. They must be able to explain their findings and recommendations clearly and with compassion.

Other pet care service providers include animal trainers and boarding facilities. These workers need to be able to handle multiple pets at once and be willing to work around the schedules of owners who bring them in for care. They should also be able to handle noisy environments, such as parties and fireworks displays, that may frighten the pets they care for.

[crelaw-commercialrealestate]

Representative Matters for Shams Merchant

Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions & Dispositions

Represented a REIT in the $200 million sale of a corporate campus and North American HQ of a large public company.

Led the sale of a $150 million award-winning mixed-use development for a private investment firm to an out-of-state buyer.

Assisted a biomedical company in purchasing industrial property from a large chemical corporation for $10 million.

Represented a private seller in the $30 million sale of an award-winning redevelopment project in Houston.

Managed the $112 million acquisition of a medical office building in Sugar Land, Texas, for a REIT.

Guided private equity in acquiring a $10 million office building in Houston and over 10 acquisitions of raw land for retail and hospitality projects.

Commercial Real Estate Leasing

Represented one of the largest real estate developers globally in leasing office and retail projects in Houston.

Assisted private investment groups with leasing Class A office and retail spaces in award-winning developments.

Represented leading industrial real estate firms in leasing industrial properties and resolving various leasing disputes.

Commercial Real Estate Development

Represented a private investment firm in a $150 million mixed-use development in downtown Houston.

Managed raw land acquisitions for retail center development and ongoing real estate development matters in Texas.

Commercial Real Estate Finance

Assisted high-net-worth clients and private groups with loan document revisions and acquisition loan negotiations.

Represented private equity firms in negotiating CMBS loans and "bad boy" carve-outs.

Commercial Real Estate General

Drafted and negotiated a wide range of real estate agreements, including REAs, CCRs, easements, and development agreements.

Handled 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, construction contracts, and other real estate-related matters.

Corporate and Business Law

Structured corporate documents for private equity firms, including partnership agreements, LLC operating agreements, and business reorganizations.

Provided on-going legal support to real estate investors and private equity firms on various corporate matters.

Securities and Fund Formation

Represented private equity groups in Rule 506(b) fund formations, including a $30 million fund for industrial properties and a $50 million fund for build-to-rent homes.

Provided legal advice for multi-family, retail, industrial, and office property acquisitions.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Represented restaurant owners in acquisitions, including lease negotiations and expansion projects.

Title Insurance, Closings & Escrow Services

Managed title, escrow, and closing services for investors, developers, and private investment firms through affiliated title companies. Successfully closed billions of dollars in commercial real estate transactions.

Shams Merchant continues to lead high-profile transactions, ensuring clients' interests are protected while maintaining efficient and effective legal services across a broad range of commercial real estate matters.

[printedword]

Last month, in the Presidential suite of a five-star hotel in Georgetown, Washington DC, two men – members of a wealthy family from New Mexico – anxiously awaited an important guest. The family’s patriarch, Joe, had hoped to be at the meeting but he was recuperating from surgery. He sent his brother, Tom, and his son-in-law, Edward, in his absence. Joe is a deeply religious man, concerned about the direction of America. He’s given some money to political candidates in the past but, in recent months, he’s pored over a controversial 900-page blueprint for a second Donald Trump term published by a coalition of conservative groups, called Project 2025. He wanted to offer his support to the project and, more importantly, his money. Joe had dispatched his relatives to DC to meet one of the project’s key architects and scope out a possible donation. At least, that’s what their guest thought. Tom and Edward were not, in fact, relatives of a wealthy conservative donor. They were working undercover for the Centre for Climate Reporting (CCR) – one is an investigative journalist, the other a paid actor. In the moments before their guest arrived, they strategically placed cameras around the hotel suite. One went into a bag placed on the dark, wood floor; a second on a side table. Another sat discretely inside a reporter’s suit jacket. As the cameras rolled and the men laid out refreshments, the buzzer sounded. Their guest had arrived. Russell Vought, with his clipped grey beard and glasses, looks more like an accountant than a MAGA radical. He is the founder and president of the Center for Renewing America, a conservative think tank he described to his hosts as “the Death Star,” which alongside the Heritage Foundation has been at the heart of Project 2025. The head of the Office of Management and Budget in Trump’s White House, he is known for his fierce dedication to the former president’s cause. He’s a frequent guest on War Room, a popular podcast for MAGA diehards hosted by Trump’s former advisor Steve Bannon.

[jhavelikes]

The group said that the Israeli order for more than 1 million Palestinians to leave their homes in Gaza, alongside the language used by Israeli political and military leaders, amounted to a call to commit genocide. The lawsuit noted Benjamin Netanyahu’s quoting of Deuteronomy: “You must remember what Amalek has done to you, says our Holy Bible, and we do remember, and we are fighting.” The CCR’s complaint said: “In the Bible, God commands the extermination of Amalekite men, women, children, and animals, and this commandment is described by scholars as ‘divinely mandated genocide’.” The lawsuit said senior Israeli officers stated “the intention to destroy Palestinian life in Gaza” including Ma Gen Ghassan Alian, who said: “Human animals must be treated as such. There will be no electricity and no water [in Gaza], there will only be destruction. You wanted hell, you will get hell.” The CCR quoted an international court of justice ruling that there is an obligation by states to prevent genocide by employing “all means reasonably available to them”. “Under international law, the United States has a duty to take all measures available to it to prevent genocide,” the lawsuit said.

US rights group sues Biden for alleged ‘failure to prevent genocide’ in Gaza | Joe Biden | The Guardian

[liopleurodean]

Season 8, Episode 9: Citizen Fang

CCR!

Maybe you should make a list

Benny!

Sure

You're way too old, buddy

That's so impolite

And suspicious

Watch out, Benny

Uh oh

What?

Sam?

Nope

Who's that?

Sam!

Sam, I swear-

Right

This is a fantastic situation

Weird

Respectable

Oookaaay...

Nope

Yeah

Right...

Because he is

Purgatory!

Yup

That's the part I'm concerned about

Sorry, Martin

Doggo!

Right

Bother him? Absolutely. Will he let you? Of course!

Dean never changes

Probably

Nah, Dean's got a great eye for vehicles

Something's up

The police officers literally right there 💀

Yikes

Benny...

Didn't take long

Either, I'd bet

Right

I figured

Yeah

Makes sense

Fair enough

Yeah

Wow

Dean. Seriously

That's great

Okay, but it wasn't his fault

Dean can help

Role reversal

Yup

Dude needs to chill

Patterns are everything

Sometimes that's all you have

Truth

Yeah. Because that's Dean's fault

Benny's tougher than your standard vamp

Yes!

He's not all there

Yeah, well, John was a jerk

The first good thing Sam has said

Well you're not one of them

This is weird

Poor guy

Huh. He's got it right

Thanks, Don

Wow

Pick up the phone, Benny

Sam's no amateur

What's this about?

At least they didn't take Baby

You guys did

What?

He just ditched him?

Who, Dean?

Spooky

Nice

Dean is tired™

Ew

There we go

Dean could never

Benny...

Not really

Sorry, Benny

Yeah

I wish they could

Dean and Sam are... struggling right now

Say goodbye

That's concerning

Not exactly

They got a chance. Then Don enlisted

I guess

He'll try

Oh boy

I think he does

Right

Oh no

Martin, no

Dude.

That is not okay

I'm rooting for Benny on this one

Oh, he's really off the deep end

This won't end well

Dude, chill

He can't

About any of it

Oh no

He's not gonna go for her

He's gonna kill Martin

She's gotta be so confused

Oh, Benny

The only monster is you, Martin

Oh. Benny, no...

Please no

Not the cliffhanger 😭

What?

So what was the call?

Not for long, Dean

Oh no

Man, Baby really fishtails

Oh poor girl

Thanks, Dean

Classic creaky screen door (they really do sound exactly like that)

Man, the place is trashed

Oh no

Blech, sad country music

Who did that?

That is pretty clever

Right

He did though

Oh boy

[nickgerlich]

Start Me Up

One of the most powerful forces in the world is music. It is something that shapes our lives, to the extent that Daniel Levitin wrote of it in 2006 in “This Is Your Brain On Music.” In it he explained how the music of our pubescent youth—you read that right—becomes the music that defines the rest of our years. It is my music, and when I hear those tunes from the magical music years of my life, I am instantly swept away to a different place.

It explains why restaurants and stores use music as part of their atmospherics. I swear that the Walmart near me plays music over the PA that best matches the demographics of those people likely to be shopping in certain time slots. I tend to visit there around 3pm most days, and I hear an upbeat blend of classic rock, from the Beatles to CCR. It gets people humming and singing along. And—here’s the best part—in the mood to spend.

Movies and TV shows are also guilty of licensing songs, the hooks that sink deeply into viewers and help them relate better to what is on the screen. Of course, it’s all about your target audience, because you probably don’t want to be spinning G-Eazy when your aging Boomer target craves some Journey.

And then there is the music that somehow manages to transcend time. The Rolling Stones are one of only a handful of artists whose music is still just as hot today as it was—wait for it—61 years ago. They have a lot in common with successful marketers, giving people exactly what they want.

I laughed out loud when I read of the new partnership between Keurig and the Stones for a limited edition iced coffee kit. The machine is emblazoned with the Stones’ familiar Hot Lips logo. Oh, and what music, you ask?

 “Start Me Up,” of course, their 1981 hit from the Tattoo You album.

But but but…didn’t the Stones also license that song to another marketer many years ago? You would be right if you said “Yes.” Back in 1995, when Microsoft was readying the launch of Windows 95, they licensed the same song. I suppose the Keurig people were thinking that if it could help sell an operating system, surely it could help sell an iced coffee maker.

The Stones were accused of being sell-outs, though. This was long before artists who have recently been selling their entire catalog of music and lyrics to publishing houses to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. I guess we’ve just accepted the fact that these artists can do whatever they darn well please. And maybe they really are going to take it with them when they die.

As for the Stones, though, these guys are so old they’re not even Baby Boomers. Both Mick Jagger and Keith Richards will turn 80 this year. Here’s the crazy part: While we have witnessed that the life expectancy of a hard-rocking musician is somewhere between 65 and maybe 72, Mick and Keith are proving that means are just the calculated average of an array of numbers, some big and some small.

These guys are still crushing it, too, and Keurig was wise to partner with the Stones, just in time for Father’s Day. It is marketing gold meets marketing gold, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig on the same team. Keurig redefined how we drink coffee at home, in the office, and in hotels. Never mind the inconvenient truth about all that K-Cup trash, it’s just a heck of a lot easier to make your coffee a cup at a time. And the Stones are just so good that, well, I think the Super Bowl better hire them one more time for a halt-time appearance while they still can.

If you’re looking for a gift for the old man, this might just be the ticket. It’s $140. Maybe I should send this blog to my daughters, and if you are a family man, feel free to do likewise. Because you sure don’t want to hear any of us old guys singing about how we can’t get no satisfaction.

Dr “I Try And I Try And I Try” Gerlich

Audio Blog

[petrosolgas]

Grupo CCR abre grande processo seletivo com 45 vagas de emprego para Moço de Máquinas, Operador de Terminal e Mecânicos no Rio de janeiro

Grupo CCR, uma das maiores companhias de concessão de infraestrutura e mobilidade da América Latina, abre processo seletivo no Rio de Janeiro para preenchimento de vagas de emprego na empresa, no total há cerca de 45 oportunidades disponibilizadas para candidatos com e sem experiência, alguns dos cargos disponíveis são: operador de terminal, condutor, marinheiro auxiliar de convés, moço de máquinas, moço (a) de convés, entre outros.

A CCR contribui para o desenvolvimento socioeconômico e ambiental das cidades e regiões onde atua, busca sempre aprimorar os serviços para encantar os clientes, transformando suas experiências em melhor qualidade de vida, a empresa possui 37 ativos, presença em 13 estados brasileiros e 17 mil funcionários.

Vagas ofertadas pela CCR

Confira os cargos e requisitos exigidos pela empresa:

Operador de terminal – sem experiência – Centro do Rio

O profissional deve ter ensino médio completo e conhecimento básico do pacote office, vaga para pessoas sem experiência, será responsabilidade do operador: prestar suporte aos passageiros das embarcações nos processos de atracação e desatracação, realizar os procedimentos operacionais para embarque e desembarque, auxiliar na amarração e desatracação.

Moço (a) de máquinas, 5 vagas – Rio de Janeiro

Necessário ensino técnico completo, conhecimento do pacote office, CIR, categoria condutor de máquinas (CDM) ou categoria acima, desejável domínio dos fundamentos de máquinas e motores, dos procedimentos de conservação e limpeza e das técnicas de combate a incêndios, disponibilidade para atuar em escalas. O profissional será responsável por auxiliar na execução da faxina de limpeza das salas, filtros e efetuar o transporte de materiais de sua seção.

Moço (a) de convés, 6 vagas – Rio de Janeiro

Requisitos: ensino médio completo, CIR, categoria condutor de máquinas (CDM) ou categoria acima, conhecimento do pacote office, domínio em técnicas de combate à incêndio, manobras de leme e marinha em geral, desejável noções de navegação, regras de governo e disponibilidade para atuar em escalas.

O profissional será responsável por controlar os serviços realizados e autorizados pelo comandante, zelar pelo conforto dos usuários, prestando o apoio necessário em todo o transcurso da viagem, manter os equipamentos e instalações das embarcações nas melhores condições de higiene.

Condutor (a) de máquinas, 3 vagas – Rio de Janeiro

O profissional deve ter ensino técnico completo, CIR, categoria condutor de máquinas (CDM) ou categoria acima, é desejável domínio dos fundamentos de máquinas e motores, das técnicas de combate a incêndio, manobras de praça de máquinas e conhecimento do pacote office.

O condutor de máquinas será responsável por zelar pelo patrimônio da empresa, comprometendo-se que a praça de máquinas esteja em bom estado de conservação e funcionamento e garantir o adequado desempenho dos equipamentos da casa de máquinas das embarcações, solucionando problemas visando assegurar o funcionamento e segurança durante as viagens.

Marinheiro auxiliar de convés – Rio de Janeiro

Necessário ensino médio completo, curso básico de convés, CIR, categoria condutor de máquinas (CDM) ou categoria acima, desejável domínio das técnicas de combate a incêndio, manobras de leme, noções de navegação e regras de governo, conhecimento do pacote office e disponibilidade para atuar em escalas.

O profissional será responsável por atuar priorizando a comunicação eficiente junto à tripulação, zelar pelo patrimônio da empresa, assegurar o desempenho da operação de forma segura e satisfatória, cumprindo as legislações marítimas.

Saiba como se inscrever no processo seletivo da CCR

Os candidatos que possuam os requisitos básicos e tenham interesse em passar pelo processo seletivo para trabalhar na CCR deverão acessar o portal de vagas da empresa, selecionar o local e a vaga desejada, ler atentamente os requisitos exigidos, criar uma conta colocando dados básicos e aguardar o retorno da contratante.

Benefícios disponibilizados

Confira alguns benefícios disponibilizados pela contratante aos seus colaboradores:

Assistência odontológica;

Seguro de vida;

Vale-alimentação;

Previdência privada;

Vale-refeição;

Assistência médica;

Participação nos lucros ou resultados.

Sobre o Grupo CCR

O Grupo CCR foi fundado em 1999, com atuação nos segmentos de concessões rodoviárias, mobilidade urbana, aeroportos e serviços, a empresa foi a primeira a ingressar no novo mercado da B3 e foi responsável pelo primeiro contrato de concessão rodoviária do país, com a CCR Ponte, responsável pela Ponte Rio-Niterói de junho de 1995 a 31 de maio de 2015. O Grupo CCR está presente no segmento de transporte de passageiros por meio das concessionárias via quatro, via mobilidade, CCR Barcas e CCR Metrô Bahia.

A empresa é responsável por 3.615 quilômetros de rodovias da rede nacional de concessões, também faz parte do controle acionário da concessionária via rio, responsável pela construção e operação do corredor expresso transolímpica no Rio de Janeiro.

Em 2012, o Grupo ingressou no setor aeroportuário, com a aquisição de participação nas concessionárias de Quito (Equador), San José (Costa Rica) e Curaçao, já em 2015, adquiriu a TAS (Total Airport Services), empresa americana de prestação de serviços aeroportuários. Em 2022, a empresa deu início a administração dos Blocos Sul e Central, compreendendo 15 aeroportos no Brasil e também o Aeroporto da Pampulha, localizado em Belo Horizonte-MG.

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[cburambles]

The Shinras were already a family of weapon manufacturers with seemingly a buisness that was considered small & from the devs interviews, had a parent company as well. Parent-company who went against him upon his discovery on how mako can be used to make life more comfortable

So in a way, Shinra sr would have been already decently well-off to live comfortably at the time but likely not rich enough to be considered to be from the elit class. The Shinra are likely considered to be nouveau rich, with all its gaudy tastes that would be considered ditasteful for the Old money club.

In CCR, we also discover that he was openly dating Lazard's mother via the npcs roaming around the church, a woman from the slums & it's the only time he had a relationship with a woman that is described as a romantic one. Before he ended up abandonning her.

From the devs interview, we learn that he also used to be a decent man but upon being faced with opposition, he became an extremist

I think any opposition caused him to backlash intensly, which caused his ego to inflate to the point of narcissism but also pushed his need to recreate everything in Shinra's image. Impose his own standards on the world.

It's not only Shinra HQ in Midgar, his presidential office or the museum that is mostly dedicated about him ( & notice the lack of presence of a supposed wife or his son in the displays) It's also Upper Junon, a city full of luxuries, built over the remnants of a republic that he sank.

Shinra sr not only tries to place himself above everyone, he's trying to re-write history, control the narrative, reshape the world in his image.

So when Rufus comes & doesn't turn out to be just a mini-clone or extension of himself but another human being with his own thoughts & ideas, of course it's bound to clash. When the idea that a 5 y old is worried for you is an offense to your ego, your relationship is doomed from the start.

It's gonna warp Rufus's own vision of what a decent familial relationship is. Abusive relationships tend to squatch any sense of individuality. Him expressing his own is likely gonna be perceived as him being rebellious by either of them. & it's really likely the search of the Promised Land is the thing that make him feel connected to his father as he says he dream of finding it since he was a child.

I wouldn't be surprised if he developped his current fashion sense quite late & used to have a similar fashion sense as his father when he was younger until he felt that need to look different & develop his own taste. It's also likely not a coincidence that he get along with the Turks, aka the group that let a lot their individuality shine despite them all being in black suits & some of them being a bit indoctrined into thinking they can only live thru their loyalty to Shinra, from Reno's dyed hair, Rude's piercings & glasses or Elena bedazzled pink gun

& it resulted in Rufus ultimately being similar as we see they share the same goals, are scheming, have similar body language, don't want for themselves & their other family members to look weak but also grow to be different people as Rufus tend to be more accepting of his current situation, is flexible enough to negotiate with his ennemies for various purpose, is willing to be a shield for his little brother so he & his friends can get away, was willing to accept the Turks leaving him at his most vulnerable, shows empathy & compassion, is brave enough to stand & fight with his men tho to the point of recklesnesss etc...

Shinra sr is inflexible while Rufus can adapt and i'm not going to go into all the life & death, redemption & all the Phoenix imagery that is now canonically surrounding him vs his father wanting an eternal positive legacy (while committing atrocities on the side) & existence of Shinra & constant growth aka late stage capitalism/technofeudalism in a nutshell

Him being threatened by Rufus is also really likely why he probably never let Rufus gain proper experience or prop him in the eyes of the public.Added to the fact he was in the Turks basement for years which is a thing of his own doing. In rebirth, some NPCs just seem to discover that he existed.

Shinra sr also made Lazard Director of SOLDIER, which could be perceived as a way to balance power in the Board but would be seen as major threat to Rufus as his half-brother gain power ( & TKAA shows us that he was actually scared that one of his siblings could be a potential replacement for him. Knowing Shinra sr propensity to re-write history with the case of Kalm & Nibelheim, it's not far-fecthed) . & of course, Shinra sr never talked to them about Deepground, which could have been used against both of them.

You can also feel it impact the Board as Rufus doesn't control the room like his father used to. And many Board members likely knew him since he was a child, which is gonna affect how his perceived by them & may undermine his authority.

Poor Reeve who prob thought "maybe there's some hope with Rufus" to then discover that he might not be better than his father & be used by him. No wonder he turns full anti- Shinra in public post OG ( but then has to still accept him in secret because he needs the money lol)

In any case, I really like how in the story Shinra sr set up the company & his son for failure. & yet, it's legacy will keep enduring from the subsequent crisis humanity has to deal with because of Shinra's meddling but Rufus having to rebuild his company & thus the potential to reshape it in something better & maybe smaller too while he still get to have some influence on the world behind the scenes, which might suit better for someone with his personnality. I think CoS comparing him & the Turks to a gang of children who don't have a place to call home anymore & their hierarchy being blurried really fitting. It give you the sense they are re-learning life while trying to help with the best they can & seemingly building a whole new community alongside other geostigma stricken patients living with them in Healen Lodge.

But it's too bad it's not explored outside of this paragraph.

I was remembering discussing the missed opportunity of FF7 expanding on the faction of nobles/old money on Gaia with @cburambles and I had some rambly shower thoughts. I also may just be reading too many fantasy webtoons, but anyway...

I could absolutely see President Shinra feeling like he has to compete with and outdo the existing wealthy before, and while, Midgar was being built (unless he fucking lied about his background. I think it's possible). It would explain his awful and gaudy taste. The 70th floor office is something I am constantly horrified by. But the rest of the building is actually not that bad. It's like a combination of trying to be different than, better than, and the same as wealthy people with poor taste. His office is so high up, it's like he was trying to separate himself from everyone else. And perhaps, it was an effort to alleviate any insecurities when comparing himself to the established wealthy, because he doesn't have to be reminded of them.

I have considered the impact this may have had in Rufus growing up. That perhaps he tried to mould his son into something that's the same as, but also better than, these other people. An improved version, you could say. Another way to say "Shinras are better than these old snobs." By having him thoroughly educated (judging by how Rufus speaks), for example. Although, it's not clear how many of his current skills are because he was self-driven or not. It's possible that certain things were forced on him with no rational reason given (I can relate to this. Abusive parents don't explain, they just demand). But anyway, I think this would just further drive the two away from each other, because President Shinra wouldn't be able to relate to Rufus and whatever he's taken an interest in and exposed to. He seems to have an interest in fashion, judging by his clothes, for example. And it already seems like Rufus has quite a few different ideas than his father, judging by how he is in Before Crisis. It's hard to tell what is being rebellious and what is a result of being a different person.

I think President Shinra having a son he was constantly annoyed with is something he did to himself. Even if that wasn't true, these two were always going to clash. They are both driven and controlling individuals. I honestly think he felt somewhat threatened by Rufus. Why else would he bristle at Rufus questioning him during a meeting (again, in Before Crisis), while, in contrast, Reeve is thinking about what "a fine young man" Rufus grew to be. Unfortunately, Reeve is too young to be Rufus's father, even when Rufus was canonically 25 years old in FF7. :(

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Representative Matters for Shams Merchant

Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions & Dispositions

Represented a REIT in the $200 million sale of a corporate campus and North American HQ of a large public company.

Led the sale of a $150 million award-winning mixed-use development for a private investment firm to an out-of-state buyer.

Assisted a biomedical company in purchasing industrial property from a large chemical corporation for $10 million.

Represented a private seller in the $30 million sale of an award-winning redevelopment project in Houston.

Managed the $112 million acquisition of a medical office building in Sugar Land, Texas, for a REIT.

Guided private equity in acquiring a $10 million office building in Houston and over 10 acquisitions of raw land for retail and hospitality projects.

Commercial Real Estate Leasing

Represented one of the largest real estate developers globally in leasing office and retail projects in Houston.

Assisted private investment groups with leasing Class A office and retail spaces in award-winning developments.

Represented leading industrial real estate firms in leasing industrial properties and resolving various leasing disputes.

Commercial Real Estate Development

Represented a private investment firm in a $150 million mixed-use development in downtown Houston.

Managed raw land acquisitions for retail center development and ongoing real estate development matters in Texas.

Commercial Real Estate Finance

Assisted high-net-worth clients and private groups with loan document revisions and acquisition loan negotiations.

Represented private equity firms in negotiating CMBS loans and "bad boy" carve-outs.

Commercial Real Estate General

Drafted and negotiated a wide range of real estate agreements, including REAs, CCRs, easements, and development agreements.

Handled 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, construction contracts, and other real estate-related matters.

Corporate and Business Law

Structured corporate documents for private equity firms, including partnership agreements, LLC operating agreements, and business reorganizations.

Provided on-going legal support to real estate investors and private equity firms on various corporate matters.

Securities and Fund Formation

Represented private equity groups in Rule 506(b) fund formations, including a $30 million fund for industrial properties and a $50 million fund for build-to-rent homes.

Provided legal advice for multi-family, retail, industrial, and office property acquisitions.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Represented restaurant owners in acquisitions, including lease negotiations and expansion projects.

Title Insurance, Closings & Escrow Services

Managed title, escrow, and closing services for investors, developers, and private investment firms through affiliated title companies. Successfully closed billions of dollars in commercial real estate transactions.

Shams Merchant continues to lead high-profile transactions, ensuring clients' interests are protected while maintaining efficient and effective legal services across a broad range of commercial real estate matters.

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