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All That Is Left Of You Is The Snapchat Memory💔

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A bandeira do Planeta Terra

O projeto intitulado A Bandeira Internacional do Planeta Terra foi criado pelo designer Oskar Pernefeldt, da Beckmans College of Design em Estocolmo, na Suécia. A ideia da bandeira, tal como o próprio escreveu no site da iniciativa, é a de recordar as pessoas de que todos partilhamos o planeta azul, independentemente das muitas nações e suas fronteiras. Mas também ter um símbolo que tenha…

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Misc.

Path Breakers—Path Finders: Suzanne Lee (Union of Concerned Researchers in Fashion)

Glean, Glow, Glam – Denise Treizman at Coral Springs Museum (Art Spiel)

Unboxing the Origins of Civilization (Hyperallergic)

Periwinkle Bubble Wrap: Denise Treizman and the Art of the Disposable (The Interior Review)

The Textile Anthropology of Supernaturae (SUSTAIN the Mag)

Creativity in Crisis (AGAATI Artisan Fashion Foundation)  Summer Dream is Finally Here! (AGAATI Blog)

Fashion Companies Need to Encourage Customers to Recycle (Medium)

New Yorkers Anne Whiting & Allison Vicenzi Talk About Sustainability & The City (ReFash Magazine)

Ode to Autumn: or, on falling leaves and failing friendships (bSmart Media)  If The Shoe Fits: Dating As E-Commerce  artTECA: Celebrating Your Individuality through Art and Fashion Artists in Action: Fostering Community, Bridging Divides with IThou Art On the Importance of ‘Me Too’ (bSmart, selected by Medium as top story for Women’s History Month) 

Cuban art opens up to the world (The Global Post/The World)

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Virginie Delalande (1980 - )

Ou celle qui a décidé de dire merde à la surdité !

Virginie Delalande est née le 18 août 1980. Dès la naissance, on lui diagnostique une surdité profonde et on annonce à ses parents que leur petite fille va avoir une vie plus limitée et surtout que jamais elle n’entendra et jamais elle ne parlera.

Les Delalande n’en croient pas un mot et c’est ainsi que Virginie suivra, tout au long de son enfance et de son adolescence, des cours d’orthophonie. Elle apprend également à lire sur les lèvres.

Oui, Virginie est une badass.

L’adolescente a également la chance de bénéficier d’un codeur pour suivre ses cours : cette personne code ce que disent les professeurs en Langue Française Parlée Complétée. La LFPC se basant sur le code manuel autour du visage et de la lecture labiale, cela semble parfaitement adapté pour la jeune fille.

A 18 ans, elle sait également parler la langue des signes.

18 ans, majorité… et tentative d’une pose d’un implant pour essayer de lui permettre d’entendre un peu. Vont s’en suivre quatre ans de tentative de réglages, de migraines, qui vont se solder par la perte définitive d’une des oreilles. Désormais, elle n’a plus qu’un implant qui lui permet de déterminer son environnement.

Après ses années lycées, Virginie entre en droit à l'Université Panthéon-Assas et malgré les difficultés liées à son handicap, elle valide chaque année, passe l’examen du Barreau…

Et devient la première femme sourde de France à devenir avocate.

Oui, je vous l’avais dit, Virginie est une badass !

Cependant, la jeune femme décide de ne pas se tourner vers les plaidoiries dans les tribunaux ou les cours et devient juriste avant de développer son activité et de devenir également coach en 2019.

L’histoire de Virginie est terriblement inspirante, au point qu’avant qu’elle ne développe son activité de coaching, elle est approchée par la réalisatrice Laëtitia Moreaux. Ainsi naît le documentaire L’Eloquence des Sourds dans lequel l’avocate explique son parcours, ses difficultés, et aussi les préjugés qu’elle a à subir au quotidien.

Rien n’arrête notre Virginie nationale puisqu’en 2019, elle participe au concours d’éloquence organisé par Laurent Ruquier : Le Grand Oral, où elle arrive deuxième derrière Bill François !

En juillet 2020, elle est sélectionnée parmi les 40 femmes inspirantes en France selon Forbes11 et en novembre, parmi les 25 Linkedin Top Voices 2020 France D’ailleurs, elle fera la une de Forbes en 2022.

Virginie écrit aussi un livre dont le titre la définit si bien : Abandonner ? Jamais ! Cette biographie retrace son parcours et donne des pistes de développement personnel.

Elle anime une émission de télévision depuis 2022 : B-Inspired, sur la chaîne Bsmart, un talk show où elle reçoit des personnes au parcours aussi inspirant que le sien.

Enfin, toujours en 2022, elle est faire Chevalière de l’Ordre National du Mérite.

A côté de ça, Virginie a aussi sa vie de femme : elle est la mère de deux enfants, sourds eux aussi et gageons qu’avec une mère comme elle, eux non plus ne se sentiront jamais limités par leur handicap !

Quelques citations de Virginie :

Sourde profonde de naissance, je me plais à dépasser les barrières que la société dresse régulièrement devant moi.

Mon credo : Différents ou non, nous avons tous en nous des trésors que nous pouvons mettre au service de chacun.

Arrêtez de me mettre des barrières que je ne me mets pas moi-même !

Virginie Delalande est une véritable battante et à elle, rien ne lui semble impossible ! Quel dommage qu’elle ne soit pas plus connue, que ce soit dans notre hexagone comme à l’étranger !

- Marina Ka-Fai

Si toi aussi tu veux en lire plus sur Virginie, tu peux aller regarder ces sources :

Le site internet de Virginie : https://www.handicapower.com/

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Franchise Gone Wrong!

A dilemma in the franchise business in the area of Bukidnon has given the owner a headache.

In this day and age, many people dive into the path of making additional income by starting their own business. One method that an aspiring business owner did was to franchise an already existing business in their area. But what does franchising mean?

Franchising is a type of license that allows a franchisee to sell a product or service under the brand name of the franchisor by giving them access to the franchisor's unique business expertise, procedures, and trademarks. In exchange for obtaining a franchise, the franchisee typically pays the franchisor an initial start-up fee as well as annual licensing fees. This type of business can assist an entrepreneur in getting started. It is easier to start a business using this method, BUT you must invest and try to earn as much money as possible.

Now you might think that starting a business through this is as easy as writing your name backwards, but remove that thought! Franchising is a business that can also have problems. Of course, if you start a business, you want to make much more money than you put in, but what if the products you franchise are the ones you least expected?

Let's take a look at the situation.

Food is one of the many things that we require in the Philippines and around the world. We seek food at all times and in all circumstances! Much more if these are snack foods.

In times like these (a.k.a. pandemic), the most convenient way to view the products that are offered is through a video presentation. Snacks such as burgers, lemonade, siomai, siopao, and a few others were featured in the video, which included a total of eight products. In addition, the franchisee can easily order the burger patties, siomai and siopao from the franchisor and everything seems to be in a good condition. So, what exactly is the issue here?

The main problem here is the burger patties. They're tasty, which is great, but the franchisee found that the patties were too thin even when they were raw. As a result, when cooked, it became even thinner, much smaller than in the franchising company's advertisement and promotional video.

This image is from the franchisor's promotional video, and notice the small margin between the patty and the bun.

This was of the franchisee's, and you can see that there is a much larger margin between the patty and the bun.

So, let’s ask ourselves:

How will the franchisee sell those burgers when its buns are twice the size of its patties?

Is the price reasonable in relation to the product's content?

 To solve the situation, below are some options:

1. Buy the burger patties elsewhere.

Since the size of the burger patty is the problem, this option will emphasize more on the size of the patty. The franchisee could reach out to other suppliers that provide a much thicker patty. However, it must be kept in mind that this option will require additional cost. Another to issue to look out for is that will the taste of this patty pass the customers’ taste? 

Thus, when purchasing the burger patties, they may come in twos. It could be big enough for the bun and taste good, or it could be big but not tasty.

2. Lower the planned price.

Although lowering the planned price may appear to be a good option from the consumer's perspective, it may be the opposite for the franchisee because it may not make a profit on the money invested.

3. Innovate the food product.

Adding some twists to your product through the addition of other ingredients may come in handy to hide the fact that you have a thin burger patty. This may increase the franchisee's expenses, but it may also increase its selling price. Taking care of two birds with one stone!

4. Ask the franchising company about the burger patties.

Despite the fact that this appears to be the most logical response to the current situation. This may also be a hassle for the franchisee, as they have already agreed on the franchise. Furthermore, the process may take a long time and cause harm to both parties.

  What is the best solution?

Innovate the food product!

Instead of leaving the burger as it was, the franchisee could add some more fillings. For example, top it with an egg, cheese, or even bacon, and other burger toppings such as tomatoes and lettuce, then sauce it with your local mayo and ketchup, and voila! With this option, the planned price will not have to be reduced; instead, the price will be reasonable and sufficient to satisfy the customer's hunger.

Hypothesis:

The addition of several fillings make the burger look more plumpy and tastier, fitting in with the price range and increasing the rate of acquired customers.

  What do we say to this solution?

Choosing the best option for a new business is critical to its success. And the first step toward success is acquiring more customers and converting them into regulars, because customers generate your income. However, these all depend to your products’ quality. As a result of the franchisee's decision to simply innovate the product, many more customers became aware of it and took an interest in it. 

In a nutshell, business is a trial and error, it is always a learning process.

 The upgraded versions of the burger. 

What did we learn?

Having a good business is essential for success. Budget, quality, and customer feedback should all be taken into account. We cannot expect a successful business unless we think outside the box. The worst-case scenarios that could occur are essential for us to progress in developing solutions to specific problems in every business. And keeping in mind that every business will face problems, being prepared to solve them is the best solution.

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Facebook on Thursday morning announced its long-awaited launch of smart glasses into space, launching Ray-Ban Storie’s smart glasses in partnership with glasses giant EssilorLuxottica. Voluntary frames are one of the few profiles still available for consumers and will allow users to snap photos and videos with two embedded 5MP cameras, listen to music and make phone calls with in-frame speakers. The glasses need to be connected to an iOS or Android device for full functionality, although users can save and store hundreds of photos or dozens of videos in the glasses before transferring media to their phone via Facebook's new View app. The Twin Camera will allow users to add 3D effects to their photos and videos after uploading to the app. These glasses can hold more than 500 pictures. I can make videos, take pictures while walking. I can receive calls. I can use Facebook. Again can be used like ordinary glasses. The funny thing is we can't secretly take videos or pictures with these glasses. This is a good aspect of these glasses. The current market price is 299.00 USD

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“Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life “ #bepic #bstrong #bsmart https://www.instagram.com/p/B9DoE-ZpSH7/?igshid=19621x8iqlsxj

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Norwegian pop singer, Astrid S, explains to her Boston audience why she write her hit single, ‘Such a Boy!’ 

Growing up she realized that girls are often portrayed in relationships as the unstable and dramatic ones: “I remember being really confused when I was a little girl because I thought, a girl is the best thing to be!” 

We rise when we empower each other - and ourselves! - to be the best that we can be, despite the roles the media puts us in. Join the bSmart community today to find a mentor and to grow your professional goals!

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Haze Tomika...

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There Goes My Online Shopping

A dented parcel.

What a wonderful reward in a week full of hard work than browsing through your phone and buying a gift for yourself.  Since people can’t physically go to malls, online shopping has been a go-to activity by most people during these times. The agony and joy of waiting several days for your parcels to arrive, to popping up those bubble wraps while opening what you just ordered.

Forget about perfectly wrapped products because in the case of this customer it went the opposite. When the parcel arrived, on the outside everything looked fine, but  when they opened it the product was poorly packed, and as a result it was damaged. Luckily, there was just a small dent on it. However, this experience made the customer reluctant to buy again in case this happens in the future.

So, if you were that unfortunate shopper, how would you approach the situation?

Below are some options to approach the situation:

1. Contact the seller.

Before purchasing the products, ask the seller to make sure that the products is tightly sealed using bubble wrap before delivery in order for the product to obtain an unprecedented degree of protection.

2. State your Concern.

Discuss the situation with the seller calmly in order to avoid causing problems as well as to achieve healthy conversation regarding to the problem.

3. Take a picture of the product and post it on social media.

Post the picture of the incident in the social media platforms in order to inform people about the improper packaging of products and for the seller to take immediate action to it.

4. Return and Refund.

If you have already receive the product, return it to the seller and ask for refund or replacement with good quality of packaging. Of course, present to them the picture of the products to avoid unnecessary confrontations.

What do you think is the best solution?

Contact the seller and state your concern!

Most times, when products come to you with damages and dents, the first question to pop is, who is at fault for that? Fortunately, that is an easy question to answer, especially if you've read the return and refund policies by online sellers. If you've received a dented product, the first thing you'd want to do is inform the seller the minute you recognize the damage, the time interval of your complaint and the time you received the parcel could be crucial in these scenarios. Contacting the seller and stating your concerns are the best legal ways to solve issues like this, keep in mind that it is better if you maintain your composure and try not to take your frustration on them. Aside from the fact that you are keeping a healthy and unaggressive approach, which is good for both parties, you are also helping their business to improve further in terms of the way they handle and package their products. You do not take slight and mediocre inconveniences through posting everything online, which can be much of a hassle and complex, so if you were to experience such scenario in the future, in which I hope you'd not, try to handle things with proper composure and address your concerns without putting other people's job at stake.

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