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Australia

Steph Catley x Reader

Word Count: 1.2k

A/N: I've been on a G Flip kick lately

[WOSO Masterlist]

Caitlin’s going to give you so much shit.

You haven’t even signed the contract yet but you just know Caitlin’s going to give you so much shit. 

Moving to Arsenal has always been in your plans. 

Like the rest of your Australian friends, you descended upon the American scene like a moth to a flame. The league was only up and running for a year or two when you signed your contract with Portland. 

Something big and shiny you just wanted to learn a new style of football, challenge yourself with the American environment. 

Falling in love was never on your list of things to do.

Steph wasn’t someone you ever expected. Of course you knew of her. She was on the national team with the likes of Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, top players you could only ever dream of becoming.

So to befriend her was unexpected, the Australian quick to bond with you for your nationalities on the first day of practice. But to fall in love with Steph? Well that was even more unexpected.

Yet you did.

Somewhere along the lines of reminiscing about your homeland and cafe hopping through the streets of Portland, the two of you fell and fell hard. Your relationship flourished despite your seemingly stagnating career and her increasingly decorated one. 

You never managed to break out onto the national team and that was fine for you. You’ve long made your peace with that. Some people were just built different, and you just weren’t made to represent your country.

So you put aside your dreams and put all your effort into propping up Steph’s. You were proud of your girlfriend, happy of everything she was achieving.

Never have you once been jealous of your girlfriend. But that didn’t mean you weren’t unaware of all the looks. Of all the whispers. 

Why was Steph with someone so below her league?

But your girlfriend never made you feel small. She never made you feel bad for never reaching the same height as her.

After all, you both fell in love with the same sport. And it was your love of the sport that brought the two of you together. 

It was enough, getting to call Steph yours. You didn’t need the fame or the glory to be happy with your life.

But then Steph bid farewell to the NWSL. And with that came your relationship.

Despite most of your relationship spent long distance, your girlfriend either out on loan somewhere or playing at a different NWSL team, you guys made it work. Off seasons were spent together, if Steph was out on loan in Australia during that time you’d fly out to be by her side. 

Distance was never an issue.

Until it was. 

“You deserve someone better who isn’t on the other side of the world for most of the year.”

Steph wouldn’t hear your arguments, your pleas. Distance didn’t matter to you as long as she was yours. 

But the distance mattered to her and then she wasn’t yours.

It’s the silence that’s left behind that hurts the most. The two of you went from talking everyday to not even hearing about each other unless your Australian friends accidentally let something slip. 

One of the best things to ever come out of your relationship with Steph are the friendships you have with people you once idolized. Years spent hanging with Steph around the national team meant her friends becoming yours, especially those you eventually became club teammates with. 

Caitlin becomes your confidant, the one person you let see how the end of your relationship kills you.

You’re angry, heartbroken, too emotional to think straight. It’s Caitlin who talks you down from hanging up your boots, from losing the love you have of your favorite sport.

She helps you see why Steph did what she did. She helps you push past the hurt, to find the love even when it’s the last thing you want to see.

Caitlin fixes you and then leaves just as the gap in your soul starts to get used to the absence of Steph’s love.

She didn’t want to leave at first. Caitlin is traded to the other side of the country, similar to the way Steph was sent away during the first year of your relationship. But this time you’ve grown. You know about the offers Caitlin’s been getting overseas and convince your best friend to leave. To chase the dream you know you’ll never get. 

You get used to being alone again. Your nights are spent thinking about a crooked smile, gentle hands cupping your cheeks right before the softest kiss touches your lips. You get lost in bittersweet daydreams of how things would be different if you went with Steph to Australia instead of letting her push you away.

Three years later and you’re still fighting the urge to call the number you have memorized, hear the voice you only ever piece together in your dreams.

Three years later and you’re still playing in the same city you’ve fallen in love for the last time in.

It’s three years later and while you still see Steph everywhere you go you’ve started to move on. Steph becomes another dream to put away on the shelf, someone you know you’ll never reach again.

And then…

Another dream comes knocking.

Arsenal asks you to sign for then and suddenly you’re teetering between excitement and dread. 

Because while playing for Arsenal was something you always dreamed of, moving to Arsenal and having to confront your ex was never in the realm of anything you ever wanted to do. 

You had become okay letting go of your dream to play for the national team. You had become okay with letting go of your dream to marry the love of your life.

You had become okay with letting go of your dreams, never being able to hold on to them long enough to make them true.

Until suddenly your dream becomes a possibility and you find yourself on a plane, leaving everything you’ve come to know behind for the second time.

The locker room is bigger than you imagined, fingers tracing your new name tag with reverence. You’ve just finished your tour, met some of the girls. Leah made a comment about Arsenal being overrun by Australians, but it’s said with a lighthearted wink that told you she doesn’t actually hate it.

All that’s left are the pictures of you in your new jersey when the door opens behind you.

“Hey stranger.”

The smile on your face is genuine as you hear the familiar Australian drawl over your shoulder. She looks a little older, a little wiser, but you can still see the same old Steph that made you fall for her in the streets of Portland. There’s no hiding the pang in your heart at the sight of the band on her left hand, but you could never blame Steph for finding someone greater than you.

When Steph pulls you in for a hug, it feels like you’re finally home again.

Even if she’s not yours to have.

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the interview

this is a snippet from the famous dc!au that started with The Greatest Hits [read here] you don’t have to read it but a lot of things would make sense if you do! hope you enjoy.

It was nice to have to wait on someone else to arrive for once. You haven’t gotten used to California traffic so you’ve been late to several events.

But the one time you arrive on time, your counter part for the day is late. You don’t mind really. It gives you more time to think about what you want to say.

Sitting down with Iris isn’t something you’re too nervous about. She sat down with you once for 60 seconds. This would be way calmer than that. This is an interview for her bi-national newspaper which reaches California and New York.

Iris is running late because one of the twins left something at home. You’ve met them once at a small gathering. Nora and Bart. They were equal parts her and Barry. Running at the speed of light and asking questions at the same time.

You pull out your phone as soon as the makeup artist backs away from you.

You: got a couple of minutes before the interview

Jason: wanna see your face

You: why????

You: what did you do????

Jason: answer my call hun

it takes a split second.

Suddenly your phone starts buzzing. Incoming FaceTime call from Jay in white letters scroll across your screen. The picture you have set is of him sleeping in his set chair, Jane Austen book in his lap.

The ringing coming from your phone is loud as you press the volume down button. You finger hits accept and the screen fades to black. Then the picture clears.

On your phone screen is Jason with a big grin on his face. You're not sure what he's been up to there's nothing in the background to tip you off.

"What did you do?" you ask again.

"I got you something you've been missing." he answers.

He props the phone up. You can see the familiar background now. He's in your house. You two had traded keys about a month ago and it's safe to say you've used his key more than your own key. And he yours.

Seeing him in your house isn't a surprise. What is a surprise is the coffee store sign that is leaning on your wall. The coffee sign to the shop you used to work at.

A few weeks ago you saw on social media it was closing down. It was bittersweet. You thought the place would be there forever. You thought you would work there forever. How things change!

The owner, George or "boomerang", had finally achieved his dream though. He told you it would be the only reason he closed the shop. Him and his family were moving back to Australia.

You brought it up to Jason once, exactly once, that you were sad about it. And now the sign is inside your home.

"No way!" you laugh.

"Yes way! I got there in time too, they were about to dump it." he explains.

The smile on your face reaches your eyes. You cover your mouth with your free hand. There was no way you could cry right now, not after getting finished with makeup for an interview that was about to start in a few minutes.

Jason see's how watery your eyes get. He didn't need to though. With how quickly you got silent and the way you keep looking up are all the things he needs to see to know you're getting emotional.

"Don't cry, baby." he says.

You shake your head, removing your hand from your mouth.

"Sorry, sorry. It's just really sweet. More than sweet, it's everything." you say.

"You deserve it. I can help you put it wherever you want it." he says.

In your peripheral vision you see something move. You look up. It's Iris. She must've walked in while you were on the call with Jason.

She's being touched up by the makeup artist but she's looking right at you. A smile on her face.

You nod your head, "Jay I really mean it. Thank you."

You notice the red flush across his cheek. He'd been blushing around you a lot. Ever since you two decided to finally stop beating around the bush with your feelings. He was easy to tease. All you had to do was touch him at this point and he'd go tomato red. The tips of his ears too. It's cute.

"You're buttering me up sweetheart. I'm gonna let you go though, you're gonna do great." he smiles.

"Thanks. See you later."

"Can't wait. Bye baby."

You hang up first. That was a bit common since before the two of you started this whole thing too. You would hang up first most times. And other times Jason would hang up first and still say goodbye via text.

"Hey, sorry I'm late." Iris says.

She's taking the seat in front of you now. Even though she's late she looks incredible. It's hard to believe that she just breezed in like this but it's also Iris so you wouldn't expect anything less.

"You're good. Everything went well?" you ask.

She snickers, "Yeah Nora left her favorite hair clip at home. Can't go without it."

"She's adorable I won't hold it against her." you joke.

"Thanks. Was that the co-star?" she asks.

"Technically while production is halted he's not my co-star anymore." you joke again.

Iris laughs at that. You do too. She fixes the mic on her shirt a bit.

"Right. So what do you refer to him as?"

Iris wasn't honestly expecting an answer. You were joking, the two of you had easy banter. It was refreshing. So she wasn't expecting you to say what you said. How could she? You were in the biggest will they won't they situation in Hollywood at the moment.

"Boyfriend."

She respects your privacy and keeps to the listed topics during the interview. You talk about your journey so far, your dream film projects, dream co-stars, etc.

When the interview is over Iris congratulates you and Jason on your blossoming relationship. You joke that she'll be the first to know when you two are ready to tie the knot. And she wants to desperately tell you that one of her friends, Cisco Ramon, has a prediction about you and Jason actually marrying a couple of years in the future. But she keeps that to her self.

She wouldn't tempt fate. And she liked the two of you together.

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About Yelenasdiary

Some of you lovely peaches asked me to do a little about me introduction, so, here it is!! Please don't be afraid to ask any questions if you'd like to know more ☺️

Let's start off with the basics, shall we?

Name: Rachel, but you can call me Rach, nox and/or Rachel.

Age: 26.

Birthday: Somewhere in April, I'll let you work it out 🤭.

Pronouns: She/Her.

From: Australia 🇦🇺.

Sexuality: Bisexual. Although, I am far more attracted to women than I am men and I don't actually think I could sleep with a man.

Favourite Colour: Blue, it's a very certain shade of blue.

Socials: floziki on Instagram & TikTok & Yelenasdiary on Wattpad.

Who do I stan? Just to name a few...

Angelina Jolie, Florence Pugh, Elizabeth Olsen, Emily Deschanel, Paget Brewster, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, Ice Cube, Eminem, 50 Cent, Bones, Jaden Smith, XXXTENTION, PNB Rock, Baeza, Rachel Weizs, Michael Ealy, Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Travis Scott, ABBA + more

My favourite Marvel characters;

Yelena, Wanda, Bucky, Nat, Kate, T'Challa, Tony, Killmonger, Falcon, Melina, Thena, Makkari & Groot!

My top 3 Marvel movies;

Age of Ultron, Black Widow, Winter Soldier!

Some facts...

I have 3 dogs & a cat. 2 dogs are mine, one is my mothers but we basically just share all the pets as they are family. Their names are; Duggie, Archie & Fat Tony. Our cat's name is Mazda, yes, after the car brand lmao!

I've met Toby Sebastian (Florence's brother) & TYGA.

I have a store on RedBubble where I sell designs on mostly my faves.

I rather TV Shows over Movies, my favourite show being Bones.

I studied Cert. 4 in Design to help enhance my skills within the digital design/art world.

My music taste is mostly Rap, Hip/hop, R&B, a little pop & plenty of 90s-2000s R&B and Hip/Hop.

I collect Funko Pops! Trading cards and comics. Mostly of my faves as I don't have enough room to collect everything lmao.

Apple over Android.

I have authentic autographs from; Elizabeth Olsen, Paget Brewster, Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, Rachel Weisz, Florence Pugh, David Harbour & Toby Sebastian.

I own props from the TV Show, Bones. I have Booth's tie, Brennan's gold bracelet & a business card from both Booth and Sweets!

I love Whales, especially orcas and begluas.

My number 1 destination to travel to is Rio de Janeiro.

I am dyslexic, unfortunately this was something I only found out a few years ago (my mother always knew, she just didn't want to tell me for self esteem reasons). It's hard to say if I have moderate or severe dyslexia. Moderate or severe dyslexia just means the level of severity of the difficulties you may have. There is no hard and set rules as to cut off points because there are different issues that need to be taken into consideration.

I love gold and rose gold over silver. Goes better with my skin lmao.

I'm more than happy to add to this etc, but I hope you enjoyed this little getting to know me 💖

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APAC Stocks Mixed: Key Opportunities Traders Are Missing APAC Stocks Mixed, but Is There a Silver Lining You Haven't Noticed? Today, APAC stocks were as confused as a trader forgetting their strategy mid-trade—not entirely sure where to go next. The mix in the market was driven by caution after Wall Street's less-than-impressive performance and some anticipation ahead of the big US jobs data release. Let’s break it down and see if we can discover any hidden gems, shall we? Australia: The Tech Drag, and a Surprising Twist The ASX 200 got off to a rocky start, led lower by tech and healthcare—the type of sectors that often feel like they can't catch a break when caution takes over. Gold miners also took a hit as gold prices dipped. And yes, if you've ever bought the wrong-sized shoes online, you know exactly how these early investors must have felt—expectations dashed by just a few millimeters (or in this case, a few dollars per ounce). But here’s where things get interesting: when everyone's licking their wounds, contrarian traders often find the juiciest bargains. Advanced tip: Watch for technical rebounds in undervalued tech plays—this could be an early Christmas for those keeping their eyes peeled. Japan's Nikkei 225: Falling Below 39,000 but Why Does It Still Look Good? In Japan, the Nikkei 225 was the laggard of the day, briefly falling below the 39,000 level despite some encouraging household spending data. Sounds contradictory? It kind of is. Household spending showed resilience, suggesting that domestic demand might help prop up economic activity, even if the stock market's got a case of the Monday blues. Think of it like this: you've got a sturdy car, but you're just out of gas—give it the fuel it needs, and it's back on the road. For the savvy trader, this pullback might offer an opportunity. With spending looking resilient, hidden opportunity alert: keep your eye on consumer discretionary sectors in Japan—these stocks could have potential once broader sentiment catches up to the underlying data. China and Hong Kong: Sailing Steady into Uncharted Waters Meanwhile, the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite held up quite well, despite no major news or fresh catalysts ahead of key events like next week's trade and inflation data releases. That’s like someone saying, "I don’t have any major plans, but I’m feeling good." Sometimes, stability in itself is newsworthy. Investors seem optimistic heading into the Central Economic Work Conference, where China's leaders are expected to discuss economic growth and stimulus. This is where the smart money’s next-level play comes into focus: look at industries that benefit directly from any hint of stimulus—think infrastructure, tech, and financials. The market might not be dancing with joy right now, but trust us, the ballroom is being prepped for a future party. Advanced insight: Consider call options or leveraged plays to capitalize on this upside in a measured way. Notable APAC Headlines You Need to Know - China Might Let Provinces Approve Special Bond Projects: According to Caixin, China could soon allow its provinces more autonomy in approving special bond projects. This move could mean faster infrastructure spending—which, in trader lingo, translates to "Get ready for the local construction stocks to pop!" It’s the kind of subtle change that could drive sector-wide rallies. - RBI Keeps Rates Steady But Cuts Reserve Ratio: Over in India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to keep the Repurchase Rate steady at 6.50%, which was widely expected. However, RBI Governor Das threw a curveball by announcing a surprise cut in the Cash Reserve Ratio by 50 basis points—taking effect in two stages—which will inject INR 1.16 trillion in liquidity. This is like adding more chips to a poker table—more liquidity generally means more risk-taking and market movement. Das also noted that inflation pressures, especially around food, would remain high through the near term but are expected to ease in Q4. Growth forecasts were revised downward, and yet, by not tightening further, the RBI seems to be giving a nod to support growth over fighting inflation. Hidden gem: Expect Indian equity markets to get a liquidity boost, particularly in sectors like banking and infrastructure, which tend to benefit the most when liquidity floods in. - South Korea: Political Tensions Add Volatility South Korea had its share of political drama today—from the ruling party leader suggesting that President Yoon should be suspended, to rumors about a potential martial law. While the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff later refuted the need for any such drastic measures, this kind of political noise is like an unwelcome guest at a party—it can really put a damper on the mood. For the market, political instability often means volatility. Advanced strategy: If you’re a fan of volatility trading, the Korean won might be where you want to focus your energy in the coming days. Options strategies like straddles could prove useful as the market processes the political uncertainty. Hidden Patterns and Opportunities Today’s APAC session offered up some interesting narratives—from Japan's underlying resilience to China’s steady course and India’s surprising liquidity boost. In every twist and turn, there’s a chance for those willing to look beyond the headlines. Remember, markets move in patterns, but sometimes the real opportunities lie in the hidden currents that the mainstream misses. The key? Stay curious, be cautious, and always keep an eye on where the next potential surprise could come from—after all, it's not the storms you see that sink the ship, it's the ones hiding just beyond the horizon. Stay sharp, traders! —————– Image Credits: Cover image at the top is AI-generated   Read the full article

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Global Modular Construction Market Size, Share, Growth and Forecast 2031

Global modular construction market is projected to witness a CAGR of 6.54% during the forecast period 2024-2031, growing from USD 98.56 billion in 2023 to USD 163.61 billion in 2031. The modular construction market is set for significant growth in the forecast years, driven by technological advancements, economic demands, and changing consumer perceptions. As consumer perception toward modular construction evolves, companies are increasingly interested and investing in this sector. Builders are focusing on sustainability and aesthetics, which enhance the visual appeal and shift away from the traditional methods of prefabricated housing. A major driver of modular construction homes is the urgent need for homes to solve the housing shortages in various countries. Modular construction can complete projects significantly faster than traditional methods, allowing companies to meet the demand for the construction of homes and solve the housing crises, along with producing less waste through controlled manufacturing processes and designs for maximum energy efficiency. Furthermore, favorable government policies promoting affordable housing in developing countries are expected to stimulate growth. The increasing adoption of modern building technologies and materials will contribute to the efficiency and quality of modular construction, and in turn, increase its popularity among developers and end-users. Urbanization and population growth exacerbate the demand for innovative housing solutions and the increase in demographics, further fueling the growth of the modular construction market. Companies have initiated collaboration, acquisition, and mergers to innovate and expand their product offerings in different regions with favorable government policies.

For instance, in July 2022, SHAPE announced the acquisition of KL Modular Systems Pty. Limited (KLMSA). It is a modular construction company with over 30 years of experience in delivering modern, custom modular building solutions. Based in Australia, KLMSA has a particular focus on the education and community infrastructure sectors. Collectively, these factors position modular construction as a transformative force in the building industry, addressing consumer needs and sustainability goals.

Cost and Time Savings Through Modular Construction to Bolster Market Growth

Modular construction reduces cost and saves significant time in the project’s construction, coupled with improving overall efficiency. Modular construction enables the fabrication of building components at an off-site manufacturing facility while simultaneously allowing for on-site foundation work. The parallel approach significantly reduces the overall project timeline as manufacturing processes can occur concurrently rather than sequentially.  Moreover, modular construction does not rely on the weather as most work is performed in a factory-controlled environment. This key advantage supports the leading real estate companies in optimizing and saving in construction, with potential gains from overall projects. This type of construction ensures that construction projects are completed on time, reducing the delays that can be caused by adverse weather. This advantage gives modular construction a major advantage over traditional construction methods, allowing the governments across the globe to rely on this method in emergencies and solve the housing crises.

In June 2024, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that USD 24 million in Prop 123 Affordable Housing Financing Fund would be dedicated to cost-effective modular housing projects that use products from Colorado-based, off-site housing manufacturers. It is part of a broader effort to increase Colorado’s housing supply, lower housing prices, and promote economic development by supporting the growth of off-site and innovative construction and modular housing factories.

Technological Advancements to Drive Modular Construction Market Growth

Advancements and innovations in design, manufacturing, and logistics have influenced building construction and made modular construction more efficient, safer, and cost-effective. One of the key notable technological advancements is the utilization of Building Information Models (BIMs). These are digital toolsets developed to ensure that detailed three-dimensional models of buildings in design are achieved. 3D printing and additive manufacturing techniques are the other technological advancements that revolutionize modular construction. By printing entire building components on-site or in controlled environments, construction time and costs are reduced while enabling intricate designs. Such innovations improve the functionality of modular buildings and meet the growing need for smart and sustainable living spaces. Continued technological advancement will further spur the growth of the modular construction market.

For instance, in August 2022, TopHat Corporate Limited announced the delivery of Europe’s largest modular homes facility. TopHat’s facility uses precision engineering techniques such as the latest robotics and TopHat’s proprietary technology to manufacture and distribute up to 4,000 homes per year. This new 650,000 sq ft cutting-edge facility was established in Corby, Northants, in 2023.

Non-residential Segment to Govern the Largest Market Share

The non-residential segment is the largest and fastest-growing segment in the modular construction market, which includes schools, hospitals, office buildings, and others. Modular construction allows for accelerated, efficient, and cost-effective construction by manufacturing companies in controlled factory environments that minimize delays caused by bad weather and site interference. Simultaneously, preparing a site and fabricating modules can shorten project completion time, which leads to saving huge costs on-site labor and cost efficiency, thereby reducing the project costs in general. Standardized modules lead to economies of scale, making them more economical compared to any other processes. In addition, the growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency enables institutions and companies to meet increasing governmental regulations, positioning modular construction as a solution for industrial and commercial projects. Thus, companies in the industry are constructing buildings using modular construction methods.

For instance, in May 2022, Modubuild Limited was awarded the prize for their work on WuXi Vaccines BSL Modular Laboratory. The complex 2-story facility was completed in a record 8.5 months from contract award, with the entire facility being constructed off-site in Modubuild’s off-site facility while planning and site preparations were underway on site. They were honored to win the Industrial Under USD 16.12 million category at the Irish Construction Excellence Awards 2022 at the Convention Centre, Dublin, Ireland, in Europe.

Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Modular Construction Market Share

Asia-Pacific dominates the global modular construction market, led by Japan. Asia-Pacific is the largest market due to the strong emphasis on sustainability, innovative building methods, and government support toward affordable housing solutions. There is a significant increase in awareness concerning waste minimization and increased energy efficiency, driven by the benefits of the modular method. Modular construction saves billions annually in construction costs in the Asia-Pacific market. The current demand is fueled by the adoption of new, lightweight materials and digital technologies that enhance design capabilities, improve accuracy, and streamline logistics. The emergence of new markets in Asia-Pacific is gradually shaping the future of construction practices based on innovation and growing consumer demand. This evolution marks a significant transformation in how large-scale construction projects are in progress using this construction method within the industry.

For instance, in June 2022, a joint study was conducted by Vietnamese power engineering consultancy PECC2, Denmark’s Seaborg, designer of power barges using compact molten salt reactors (CMSRs), and manufacturer Siemens Energy for the development of the first modular floating power plant (MFPP) in Vietnam to provide electricity and hydrogen and ammonia production. The first step in the development of the modular floating power plant (MFPP) involves the preparation of a Modular Nuclear Power Programme and a Strategic Environmental Assessment to be submitted to relevant ministries before any decision by the government to submit it to the National Assembly.

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Future Market Scenario (2024 – 2031F)

Advanced modular constructions will be required for virtual and augmented reality applications, helping to shape immersive experiences’ future.

As environmental concerns push for more sustainable technological solutions, energy-efficient modular constructions will gain significance.

Ray tracing technology will become more widely used, resulting in more realism in gaming and graphics, boosting GPU sales.

Modular constructions will adapt to different form factors to meet the needs of various customer segments.

Report Scope

“Modular Construction Market Assessment, Opportunities and Forecast, 2017-2031F”, is a comprehensive report by Markets and Data, providing in-depth analysis and qualitative and quantitative assessment of the current state of global modular construction market, industry dynamics, and challenges. The report includes market size, segmental shares, growth trends, opportunities, and forecast between 2024 and 2031. Additionally, the report profiles the leading players in the industry, mentioning their respective market share, business models, competitive intelligence, etc.

Click here for full report- https://www.marketsandata.com/industry-reports/modular-construction-market

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Kompleksi - Sara Pain (2007)

Sister Longlegs Dances in the Disco - track 9 (B3 on vinyl).

A video made by Tina Ulevik-Piirto / Spul Films Australia.

Tina Ulevik (later Tina Ulevik-Piirto), an experimental film-maker from Australia, joined as Kompleksi's MySpace friend in summer 2006. During the brief correspondence that followed and pHinn having had seen and liked the DVD of Tina's short film Xenophobic Site that was traded to a copy of Kompleksi's album (which was still unreleased at that point), an idea was had that maybe Tina would also be interested in creating a video clip for Kompleksi. Tina was into the idea, this being her very first music video, too, and the filming got underway in August and September 2006, both in Australia and Kompleksi's hometown Tampere; the final video combining footage from both countries, thousands of miles and oceans away from each other, on virtually opposite corners of the globe.

Different scenes around the town of Tampere were filmed by pHinn on two early Sunday mornings in September 2006, capturing imagery from the quiet Tampere downtown and the town's famous landmarks, such as the Orthodox Church, Wäinö Aaltonen's statues on the Hämeensilta Bridge, some ugly "Brutalist"-style apartment buildings, the desolate Särkänniemi Amusement Park, looking somewhat spooky after the tourist season was over, and naturally the Näsinneula Observation Tower, the very symbol of Tampere. pHinn also filmed himself lip-synching at home, with a camera standing on tripod and very carefully stationed to get the right angle and position; then did some shots of Mike Not playing synths at his home studio; and the silhoutte shot of pHinn singing at the end of video was shot by Mike through an ordinary bedsheet lighted from behind.

This sort of "no-budget" film-making, using ordinary household objects as props, turned every now and then to be quite demanding and time-consuming, but also seemed to work out well in the final cut. In her turn, Tina -- who played the song's Sara Pain character -- filmed herself at her own home, creating in process some very effective shots of Sara, "a skinny girl with a shirt and tie", walking through the dark corridors and brooding in solitude. Add to this some bleak-looking outdoors shots on the outskirts of Sydney, plus Tina's own archive footage from her trips around the world: a highway tunnel in Norway, the gloomy corridors of the Castle Suomenlinna in an island in front of Helsinki, and of a hostel in Dresden, Germany, which added to the mental moods and claustrophobia felt by Sara Pain, the ill-fated main character of the song.

Three DVDs of raw footage of material filmed in Tampere were then sent via snail mail to Australia, and after Tina had received the package, the lengthy editing process could start in earnest, lasting all through autumn 2006 and winter 2007, as Tina also had her day job to take care of, alongside the creative process of putting Kompleksi's first music video together. Ideas were constantly exchanged and thrown around in e-mails, and we received countless rough cuts sent through YouSendIt.com, which were then commented and honed again, on and on... Eventually, in early March 2007, the final cut was at hand.

[iampikachuhearmeroar]

y'know i scrolled past and commented on an article from the new york times last week or something, that was about the interest rate on american student loans skyrocketing to 6.5% this year. this wasn't a surprise to me, when my HECS etc debt for uni here in australia was indexed at 7.1% last year. and at 4.5% this year, because of cost of living pressures. so ,overall, my hecs went up 3k this year over my hecs/vet fee help from business college (2.5k) and my student start up loan (ie centrelink/social services study money for textbooks each sem which i half saved and half spent each sem) went up $450 basically. and last year they went up $645 (ssl) and nearly 4k (hecs etc) in 2023. overall i owe 67k now i think.

anyway. my real gripe with the comments on this article, when it was re-posted for more engagement, was the common complaint that "why doesn't everyone just do trades??? STOP wasting your time doing useless degrees in fairytale land like english and film/media and acting and even business/marketing etc..... and do the REAL work of trades!!!" and "why does everyone forget about TRADE SCHOOL???" stop being afraid of getting your hands dirty and GET IN THERE and do trades!!! who NEEDS a sociology or entrepreneurship major anyway???" etc etc. like yes. i understand there's a shortage of trained/skilled trade workers in the US (and also in australia). and i also understand that colleges/universities globally are graduating WAY TOO MANY grads to fill grad job openings in their desired fields. but that does not mean everyone should do trades.

well. the problem is, trades aren't a be all and end all solution, OR great for everyone. i personally KNOW i am NOT suited for trades and other heavy work. for example, the trades classes that i was forced to do in years 7 and 8 in 2008/2009, bc they were fucking compulsory (and shouldn't've been imo) for 2 years, i failed ON PURPOSE. bc i saw no point in constantly being berated for my work. i saw no point in learning to build my own money box in woodwork, my own chimes (that i turned into crowbars bc i didnt have the stamina to cut the metal by hand or whatever) in metal work. or the remote control car that i burnt my leg with a hot glue gun for, bc i REFUSED to listen to OHS/WHS (ie the safety rules) bc i thought that listening to and following safety rules in the tech rooms "wasn't PUNK and HARDCORE" or whatever dumb shit i said at the time, lmao.

when it came time to do year 11/12, i did pick a tafe (aussie technical college) class in entertainment industry, for the sake of getting rid of maths on my class schedule lmao. this had a trade component of miniature set building and prop-making. which, although ultimately the tafe either threw my project out, bc i kept joking that it belonged in the trash bc i sucked at building things...... or i took it home and threw it out.... or it was just lost.... i kind of enjoyed. mostly bc it was specifically geared to the arts industry. i had learnt from my mistakes with glue guns in plastics shop and not listening to safety rules.... when me being sued by *insert one of my fave for 5eva mid2000s emo band guys here* hung in the balance bc of some faulty light rigging falling down mid show or w/e, that they actually mattered lmao. (not real btw. just an example. although i swear something like this happened to justin beiber in 2013).... aside from the prop-making etc, it was also lighting and sound.

but still. if i'd followed this trade through.... and years after when the pandemic happened 4 score years ago..... where would have my skills gone??? where would my JOB go??? do y'all NOT remember that whole industries... and MOST esp the entertainment industry, was nearly entirely decimated for a year and a bit bc of covid??? i would have HAD to retrain in something, anyway. and that something would've been an arts or creative arts degree tbh.

it also doesn't help, that right now, one of my old colleagues from my shitty cadetship workplace, that i use as a referee on my job applications, keeps trying to get me to study fashion (like. ashwin. where the FUCK are the stable jobs in fashion???) all bc i like DRESSING WELL, which has nothing to do with making my own clothes, imo. i have never had an interest, really, in sewing (mostly destroyed by my year 6 teacher at catholic school in 2007 who told me "you'll never be a real christian woman if you CAN'T SEW!" during a class cross-stitching project of a penguin).... but i can very obvs APPRECIATE all the fibre arts for what they are. i can also appreciate and admire the work that goes into costuming on game of thrones, or bridgerton, or LOTR, or even shakespearen stage productions or WICKED, for example.

but the trade of making clothes has never been my interest or passion. just because i enjoy dressing well, that does NOT mean i want to make clothes for a living. or let alone, probs work in retail for the rest of my life. i have never truly enjoyed trades and exerting physical effort to make stuff. i do not have the strength or fine motor skills for many trades, like being an electrician or refrigeration/air conditioning installer (which funnily enough shared the building with my tafe class in entertainment in 2012/2013). i don't have the fine motor skills for sewing (which is what my shitty year 6 teacher was telling me off for earlier) or other needlepoint arts.

i HATE woodworking and metalworking myself, due to the negative experiences i had in school with them. audio and sound design and tech jobs i can appreciate, but i couldn't picture myself doing really at the end of high school... bc i learnt in my 2 week work placement at a local guitar shop..... that carrying 2 electric guitars at the same time tipped me forwards. i also couldn't lift them over my head to hang them on the walls after cleaning them. so, that then meant i couldnt work for idk, BMTH or ATL or paramore as a stagehand. i hated tying knots and learning types of knots bc my fine motor skills are shitty in that regard too (i took like 4 years to learn how to tie my shoes in primary school). i also struggle to lift things over like 5kgs. and many things in an entertainment workplace are like 10kgs plus.

hell. i dont even like cooking. i probs purposely got my part of the year NOT to do cooking in years 7 and 8 bc i kept making jokes about how incredibly terrible my cooking skills were. that i'd probs burn down the entire tech block, and the one PE demountable at catholic school, by merely trying to boil noodles or by making toast lmao. it's also why i never bothered doing hospitality/hospo in my hsc at public school, bc i would've burnt down the entire like D building lmao.... and i straight TOLD THAT to the careers counselor lol. even though i probs would've gone better with hospo in my schedule rather than biology bc they were on the same line. believe it or not. but i digress.

so where i am meant to go at trade school??? oh that's right. office jobs: so a certificate III in business. or a diploma in HR. or a diploma in legal admin. idek. but these sadly are the jobs that are overrun with uni grads in HR, business or law/legal studies students. so my cert 3 in *enter office field here* is also useless, unless it's part of a traineeship at a business. maybe digital media. hell, some of these fields were/are even done in tandem at my local uni WITH tafe (event management/tourism management, digital media) or at least they were back from 2013 to 2018. i havent looked since tbh.

just. trades arent for everyone. and it doesn't help that unis are actually taking many of the trade certificate sort of courses in artsy fields off of TAFE here in aus. like a cert III in legal admin would be equivalent to the first year of a legal studies degree (probs i have no idea tbh) in a uni arts department. unis took journalism certificates and diplomas away from tafe. instead you have to spend 40k on a communications and media degree majoring in journalism and professional writing and screen media. instead of like 10k on a diploma of journalism or diploma of digital media, that i looked at back in 2013.

there's special schools in sydney that specialise in entertainment industry courses. which if i'd HAD the money for that university (bc they were semi-private and REALLY WANTED people to pay up front) i would've done classes in costume design, audio design, entertainment business management (possibly majoring in the latter). which then cost far more than the tafe diploma of live theatre, production and events that i looked at continuing onto at the end of high school. (it's now called something different i think). besides the point i don't live in sydney. so, that's why i dropped any career aspirations in the entertainment industry tbh.

but yeah. trades arent a solver for the student debt crisis. many people aren't suited to them, like myself. and no. this is NOT me being a "lazy millennial" or whatever. i just personally know that trades have never been my interest or my talent. but i CAN appreciate them. much like people need to learn to appreciate the arts making their fave tv shows and movies.

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It's been 12+ months since international tourists have been permitted in this town due to the pandemic of Covid 19, which has been all but eliminated in Australia, due mainly to its isolation from the rest of the world and being an island nation. Domestic air travel is now picking up, but it will never replace the 4 million overseas visitors who usually come to Sydney every year. Any business that principally relies on that trade is now surely sunk, despite being propped-up by lengthy Government assistance to retain their workers, but that's now over. Then there's the enormous impact of the thousand legal immigrants who routinely used to arrive every week and settle in Sydney for good. They've gone. Hard times.

1. Absolute flight path. Coming into land at Sydney Airport last week. 2. Idle tourist vehicle. 3. Chem trail over the Inner West. A rare sight in 2020. Marrickville.

[calpalirwin]

Ocean Currents

A/N: Since how SOMEONE had to go looking all cute after I already posted a fic about his dumb ass, here’s a part 2 to Ocean Currents that no one asked for. Reading Part 1 is not technically necessary, but highly encouraged.

Word Count: 1k

And away, and away we go!

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30 minutes didn’t give you a lot of prep time, which meant that you didn’t have a lot of time to overthink things as your replacement came in and you quickly changed in the small bathroom inside the lifeguard tower. As you changed you were glad you opted to grab a sundress today rather than your usual shorts and tank top. 

“Whoa, got a hot date?” your coworker asked as you stepped back onto the landing of the lifeguard stand.

“Something like that, yeah,” you smiled.

“Give me the details tomorrow, yeah? And don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. Or do!” they called out as you made a beeline for the pier.

Ashton had his back turned, arms resting against the railing of the pier as he stared out at the water. He looked a little different as he had changed into a regular pair of shorts, and thin long-sleeved white button down shirt. “Hey, you,” you said softly, walking up to him.

He turned, smiling. “Hey! You look… wow.”

“Friends ditch you?” you asked, looking around.

“They’re around somewhere I’m sure. I’ll find them later. Or I won’t. Not a big deal.”

You laughed. “I take it you guys took separate cars. Or still a little butthurt at their teasing you earlier?”

“Little bit of both maybe,” Ashton laughed a little. “Anyway… you ready?”

“Yeah of course! There’s a great little diner here at the other end.”

“Sounds great.” As you fell into step with each other, his hand bumped into yours before he interlaced your fingers, the corner of his lips going up in a sly boyish smirk. And you couldn’t help the small giggle you let out at the teenage antics of it all. “So… how long have you been a lifeguard?”

“Uh… about 10 years total. But a beach lifeguard for only the last 4 or so years.”

“Was the transition hard? From pool to beach?”

“Yes, and no. I was never a pool lifeguard. I was with our parks and rec department, so I was lifeguarding lakes. Which operate enough like pools, but you still get a strong current from time to time.”

“Very cool.”

“Yeah, it’s definitely different from your traditional job I guess. But never a dull moment. What do you do?”

“Oh, I’m a drummer.”

You faltered for a half step, not expecting that answer. “A drummer? I thought you were a swimmer.”

“I said I used to be a swimmer. When I was a kid and in high school I was. And did the typical summer jobs lifeguarding public pools. Until I became a drummer and left home, that is.”

“Oh? Where is home and how long ago did you leave?”

“Australia. And uh, we left about 9 years ago. Stayed in London for a few years. Then settled here… God, I can’t remember how long it’s been. The years kinda blur after a while.”

“That they do,” you laughed as you reached the diner at the end of the pier and he got the door for you both.

“Hi! Table for 2?” the hostess asked.

“Yes, please,” Ashton told them.

“Would you prefer to sit inside or outside?”

“Um… outside?” Ashton asked, looking at you.

“Outside,” you nodded with a smile.

“Follow me,” the hostess chirped.

After you had taken your seats and ordered drinks, you picked up where you left off in the conversation. “So, drummer? Famous?”

Ashton giggled, his smile in full effect. “Some people would say that, yeah. I mean, if you Google me, I definitely show up.”

“So I bet that you’re used to people telling you that you have a really cute smile then, huh?”

His cheeks blushed and he giggled more. “Uh, surprisingly not the compliment I usually get. But yeah, it does happen from time to time.”

“And what compliments do you usually get?”

“Ones too inappropriate to say in polite company, or related to my drumming.”

“Oh!” Your eyes went wide. “That’s, um… actually kind of terrible. Never understood the oversexualizing of celebrities. The way the general public acts like you’re meant only for our entertainment, and that you’re not real actual people yourselves.”

He shrugged and waved a hand dismissively. “You learn to tune it out, sexual and hateful comments alike.”

“That’s still a terrible thing to have to learn.”

He shrugged again. “It helps that the nice comments heavily outweigh the not so nice ones. And having supportive band members going through the same thing helps you to not feel isolated in it, too.”

“Mmm, and your friends from earlier? Friends or band members?”

“Mix of the two. The guys are my band mates. And the girls are fiancées. Although Sierra, Luke’s fiancée, the brunette, she’s also a musician.”

“And Luke was one of the blondes, yeah?” you asked, trying to remember from earlier.

“Yes. The taller blonde. The shorter blonde was Michael, and he’s engaged to Crystal, the other woman we were with. And then you more or less met Calum.”

“You guys all seem really close. Like you became each other’s family almost.”

“Yeah,” he nodded. “I mean, we basically did. People used to think Luke and I were actually brothers. That was a weird year.”

“That’s actually kind of sweet.”

“Yeah. But enough about me and them. I wanna learn about you.”

“Well that might be a problem, because I wanna learn about you. And not from Google.”

~~~

Food dishes and water glasses laid scattered about the table, as you and Ashton spent the better part of 2 hours swapping stories and trading scars like you’d never not known each other, the sun sinking lower behind him, casting him in a heavenly glow of soft sunshine that held the smells of an ocean breeze.

He sighed, propping an elbow up and cupping his chin in his palm, a lazy smile on his face.

“What?” you giggled nervously, wiping at your face with a napkin.

“Nothing. I’m just… really enjoying myself. And kinda kicking myself a bit.”

“Why’s that?”

“Well, one of my friends, not any of the ones I came with today unfortunately, is a photographer. And I kinda wish he was because he’s the only one I trust to capture how breathtaking you look right now.”

“Breathtaking, hmm?” you asked, leaning forward across the table.

“Absolutely stunning,” his breath fanned across your face from how close you were to him.

“You sure do know how to charm a woman, Ashton.”

“Wait until you learn how I kiss.”

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APAC Stocks Show Mixed Signals Amid Trade Tensions and Capex Surge APAC Markets: The Drama Unfolds with Mixed Results Well, it seems the APAC stock markets are putting on a bit of a show, with performances ranging from stellar comebacks to a few, well, uninspired flops. It's like watching a talent competition where some participants shine, and others clearly need a little more rehearsal. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty and uncover the hidden opportunities amidst the mixed vibes. The Aussie Swagger The ASX 200 strutted its stuff, propped up by the strength in sectors like healthcare, tech, financials, and utilities. Australia’s recent quarterly capex data also came in strong—it's like they brought the right size shoes to the dance and ended up leading the pack. Healthcare was leading the charge, almost like it had a secret health potion to power up, while tech and financials joined in, showing some swagger as well. Advanced traders, you might want to keep an eye on the undercurrents here—the utilities sector isn’t usually flashy, but steady gains could signal a more stable play. Nikkei’s Comeback Story Over in Japan, the Nikkei 225 played the comeback kid, clawing back opening losses and rising above the 38,000 mark. The market's strength came after the recent currency moderation. Imagine opening the day like you forgot your lucky socks, but then finding that perfect pair halfway through—the Nikkei definitely turned things around. For those looking to trade on sentiment, these turnarounds can be opportunities to ride waves others overlook. China’s Shadows and Setbacks Meanwhile, Hang Seng and Shanghai Comp took a hit—we're talking a pullback from recent highs, the type of move you might expect when Uncle Sam starts talking about more restrictions. Yes, the U.S. is rumored to be preparing fresh curbs on Chinese chip technology, targeting AI memory chips and adding 100 firms (including Huawei’s partners) to the entity list. It’s like watching two big players trying to one-up each other—traders need to watch this space, as these tensions can spell hidden opportunities for those looking into sectors that benefit from supply chain shifts. A Slow Day in the U.S. Amid Thanksgiving Calm The U.S. equity futures are barely making a move, just nursing some of yesterday’s losses in quiet Thanksgiving trade. It’s like the entire market decided to take a post-turkey nap. Not exactly fireworks here, but, remember, low-volume days can sometimes create unique opportunities for those with an appetite for volatility—but only if you’re trading smart. Europe’s Optimistic Start Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, European equity futures are looking brighter—the Euro Stoxx 50 futures show a positive start, up by 0.6% after a drop of the same amount on Wednesday. It’s almost like Europe woke up, had a good breakfast, and decided to tackle Thursday with fresh vigor. This is a classic case where contrarian traders might find value—the optimists are stepping in, and you might just ride that wave. Hidden Patterns in Market Sentiment The mixed nature of these markets reveals a bigger picture—a divergence in sentiment that seasoned traders should take as a cue. Emerging market tensions (particularly involving China) often coincide with quiet Western holidays, leading to asymmetric risk exposures. This is where the advanced strategy of analyzing intermarket relationships comes into play. For example, when APAC markets move on news about U.S. policy towards China, look for parallel shifts in commodities and currencies—oil and metals in particular might hint at the next domino to fall. Ride the Comeback Waves Consider this your whispered reminder—often, pullbacks driven by broad macro concerns (like those affecting Hang Seng and Shanghai Comp) offer individual sector opportunities. Utility companies in the ASX 200 that are riding high are worth a look not just because of their numbers, but also because of underlying stability—one that could benefit as the world finds a middle ground amidst all this macro tension. —————– Image Credits: Cover image at the top is AI-generated   Read the full article

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Screen-used Autolycus ‘Grandma’ Disguise

I have a lot of things in my collections, but nothing quite like this. I want to talk a little bit about Autolycus’ ‘grandma’ disguise from the Season 3 episode Vanishing Act. This is the outfit that Autolycus uses to disguise himself after it is discovered that the Pax statue has been stolen. Of course, Xena sees right through him.

I have never been one to collect ‘clothing’. I have a myriad of set used weapons and armour- hell yes I love it! Bring them on! But not clothing. I am not sure why- maybe because they are hard to display? Or maybe it just feels weird to have someone’s clothes. I am not sure.

All of that went out the window when I saw this for sale not that long ago. What drew me to this piece is that it is a bridge between my two greatest collecting loves – set used props and Xena trading cards. And this item of clothing has such trading card history!

If you read this blog, you will know that the very first thing I ever collected was Xena trading cards and it is still something that I collect 15+ years later. It truly is my first collecting love and I will continue to pick up cards I don’t have whenever I can. Even back when they were in production they were very hard to find in Australia. The odd tobacconist would have some but that was about it. Maybe you could have got them from dealers? I am not sure, but if you could I didn’t know at the time. My dream is that one day I hope to have master sets (complete with all variants) for each set.

How does this relate back to this Autolycus grandma disguise costume? WELL. 

This costume was given by the Xena set to the Rittenhouse trading card company for use during the production of subsequent trading card sets. They eventually used it when they manufactured their 2003 trading card set ‘The Quotable Xena: Warrior Princess’. This Quotable set featured a 6 card subset of autographed costume cards, one of which, was ‘Bruce Campbell as Autolycus in Vanishing Act’.

See where I am going with this!!

The shirt is the only part of the costume that was used to create the trading cards, and in 2021, an American trading card dealer obtained the rest of the costume. They decided to sell it on, and that’s where I was lucky enough to get my hands on it. 😈 Honestly, what are the odds of this thing sitting in a store-room and then after nearly 20 years finally resurfacing? 💜💜

The remainder of the costume has three parts- there is the skirt (with both an under-layer and an outer-layer), a sash belt and a shawl. It is heavier than you would expect! The image of the complete outfit is from the Rittenhouse company used for advertising the trading card set.

The skirt has a concealed zip and clasp at the back. It is heavier than you would expect! The skirt is made from a woven cotton and the sash is wool. The shawl is a printed fabric. To be honest, it is really well made for something that only gets a few minutes of screen time.

So that is it for me today guys. Take care! x

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