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Eager to revive the early 20th-century American architecture in your property? Cape Cod house style may be the best option. In the middle of futuristic and quirky house design trends, the simple charm of this home remains undeterred.
Cape Cod style has several basic design elements. It flaunts rectangular style, steep roof, double windows with multiple panels, shingled sides, shutters, and simple architectural lines. The front side looks symmetrical, with windows that flank a door. The interior consists of main living areas that are connected to each other, usually without permanent walls.
Cape Cod is loved for its simplicity and often becomes a favorite first house for the young couple. However, these design ideas will transform a regular house into a beautiful sanctuary.
The two-story "blue sky" house
This two-story house brings Cape Cod house to the next level. The classic symmetrical front reminds you of British colonial houses. The vintage-style building received modern treatment with sky blue and white paint jobs, reflecting the clear summer sky. The house also has two terraces that provide modest exterior space. Stone planters with colorful flowers make the house brighter.
Classic Puritan house
This house recreated a typical house of Puritan populations among the early American colonies. The house has symmetrical front, with three window panes on the steep ceiling. However, instead of a modest residential building, this house was extended to both sides with modern style influence. The wings have flat roofs that serve as balconies. The living areas are connected to each other without partition walls, channeling the communal style of early American houses.
Large family beach house
This beach house is large enough to accommodate a family, with perfect size for social events or entertainments. While the front is not exactly symmetrical, it still shows visual balance. The multiple window panes on the front, sides, and second floor provide great views of the beach and surrounding trees. The lawn is utilized as a place for social gathering, with wooden chairs arranged in a circular design.
Cape Cod living room
This living room has a modern twist of Cape Cod house interior. The room has modest basic colors of beige and khaki. The sofa set has simple patterns and neutral shades, and the other furniture items are made of slightly dark wood. Table lamps were placed on several spots to provide softer, more intimate lighting.
Cape Cod kitchen
This Cape Cod kitchen has a typical farmer family house style. The colors are modest and muted. The kitchen island provides a spacious work surface. A circular table with two chairs provides a nice place to have tea or coffee with snacks, so you don't have to use the larger dining room. The white cabinets and countertop are adorned with flower pots and colorful ceramic plates.
Elegant Cape Cod-style bathroom
This bathroom reflects the simple elegance of a Cape Cod house. White dominates the ceiling, walls, and furniture. The mirror and cabinets reflect the symmetrical look of the house. The decorations are modest and mostly consist of natural elements such as potted plants, woven basket, and starfish ornaments. Try pairing this bathroom with a sandpapered floor.
Cape Cod backyard
This backyard reflects the typical Cape Cod style characteristics: sandpapered stone floor, muted colors, and modest decorations. Rattan furniture and garden provide rustic charm, and two lounge chairs with pillows offer additional space for relaxing.
Luxurious living room with fireplace
If you want to create even more authentic Cape Cod style inside, add a fireplace. It is a staple feature in all early colonists' homes in the US because of the harsh winter. This luxurious living room retains the classic look with the fireplace, large windows, and an intimate seating area. However, the modern elements come from the sleek fireplace design, modern lighting fixtures, and high-quality furniture with patterned cushions.
The classic door (with a modern touch)
One door and (at least) two flanking windows is a typical Cape Cod house front look. The door may have additional glass panels that allow you to look outside. The door consists of one panel, and it usually has dark or neutral colors. Even if you have a more modern approach to a Cape Cod design, this typical look will bring that classic charm.
A Cape Cod house is the perfect sanctuary for the lovers of vintage architecture. Bring the classic Americana to your house by applying these design characteristics.


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Who We Are
We strive to be brave Christians, dedicated to doing justice in Honduras and to inspiring others around the world to seek justice in their own contexts.
Our Vision
Working together to create a more just society.
Our Mission
We strive to be brave Christians, dedicated to doing justice in Honduras and to inspiring others around the world to seek justice in their own contexts.
To do this, we:
- Collaborate with, learn from, and advocate alongside our partner organization AJS-Honduras to promote peace, justice, and the transformation of society and government in Honduras.
- Share our experience in Honduras with communities of justice seekers in order to learn together and advance best practices in justice work worldwide.
- Challenge and inspire Christians to live out the Biblical call to do justice and to effect change in their own communities.
Our Strategy
AJS supports efforts in Honduras that promote the interests of the most poor in legislative projects, defend the rights of the most vulnerable in judicial processes, increase the awareness and democratic participation of churches to practice the Biblical teachings on justice, and publish journalistic investigations on issues that affect the poor of Honduras.These projects are generally implemented by Asociación para una Sociedad más Justa (AJS-Honduras), our partner organization in Honduras.
We work especially in two areas:
AJS also works from North America to produce various online and print publications, organizes events and presentations, and participates in conferences to raise consciousness about justice issues in Honduras and to inspire North American Christians to follow God's call to do justice locally and globally. Please contact us if you are interested in organizing an event or if you would like to host a presentation.
Our History
The Association for a More Just Society ( AJS) was founded in the United States in 2000 in response to the Biblical call for Christians to "do justice" (Micah 6:8, Isaiah 56:1, Proverbs 29:7, Isaiah 10:1-2), with the goal of helping to create a "more just society" in Honduras and around the world. AJS-US supports the work of AJS-Honduras, which was founded two years earlier in Honduras and functions as a sister partner to AJS-US. AJS-Canada has an established Board of Directors and is currently awaiting to receive their non-profit status.
AJS's founders had seen the efforts of many other government and community organizations had not been enough to truly reduce poverty and allow communities to live more fully. They also realized that those efforts often failed, not because they were flawed in themselves, but because too many policies, laws, and unethical businesses failed to respect the needs and rights of the poor. In short, these efforts failed because of injustice. Thus, AJS works to promote justice, especially for the poor and the downtrodden.
As Jeremiah 22:16 says, " 'He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me?' declares the LORD."
More about the history of AJS.
Christians and Justice
Learn more about our roots in faith and the Christian call to do justice and love fearlessly.
What others are saying about us
Find out what others justice practicioners have said about AJS after getting to know of our work for justice.
Learn more about AJS's funding.
Staff and Board of Directors
Click here to read more about AJS's US staff and US board of directors.
AJS Co-Founder Kurt Ver Beek delivers a talk at Calvin College's January Series, a prestigious lecture series. Kurt's talk focuses on lessons learned from AJS's work pursuing justice in Honduras.

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The Ashendene Press was a small private press founded by Charles Henry St John Hornby (1867–1946). It operated from 1895 to 1915 in Chelsea, England, and was revived after the war in 1920. The press closed in 1935.
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What a fabulous place we live in for economic development, especially for the industrial segment. The recent development of both "dry" and "wet" gas wells in the nearby Marcellus and Utica Shale basins place economical energy and industrial manufacturing inputs, such as ethylene, right at Northeast Ohio's doorstep. These resources will become even more readily available as more transportation pipelines are installed.
With our proximity to Lake Erie, where better to locate water dependent and "green" focused industries, such as beverage, semiconductor and pharmaceutical? Fully developed water treatment technologies, which often return water in a more purified condition than its source, are now commonly used by industries that use water in industrial processes. Where else but Northeast Ohio is there such immediate proximity to every type of intermodal transportation, such as freight handling by truck, rail, air or ship?
We, however, lack the skilled, motivated workforce needed to entice companies to our region. Since this is a nationwide problem, the region that provides a sustainable supply of skilled workers will win the economic development race. With everything Northeast Ohio has to offer, we must find a way to show companies looking to start, grow or relocate a business that we have a supply of qualified workers to meet their demand.
Wanted: People to train
Ohio, as well as a number of regional organizations, already has both the funds and training resources required to give men and women the skills they need to obtain well-paying jobs of which they can be proud. Generally, we are not lacking in training infrastructure, we simply lack the number of people to train.
The notion that you cannot get a good job without going to college is both a false and often damaging statement to our youth. We must begin the process at home and in our schools to let our children know that there is great respect for skilled tradesmen.
We all know of seemingly smart college graduates who are saddled with student loan debt and cannot find jobs, often because they have pursued degrees in areas of study that are not in high demand. The sooner we begin to send the message that there is no shame in pursuing a job that not only requires them to use their brains, but also their hands, the better off their generation and our economy will be.
As for filling the recruiting funnel, don't forget our military veterans. The uninformed believe that military people are too rigid for civilian jobs. What some may call rigidity could be called keen focus. These men and women are accustomed to taking and giving orders while working as a team. I challenge our public and private training organizations to consider hiring our respected military veterans.
Our company's first recruiting call is to the Wounded Warriors Project. We owe a great degree of gratitude to these brave men and women. Why not look to them as being the resource we need to rebuild the Northeast Ohio and U.S. economies into the most vibrant in history.
Mike Baach is president and CEO of The Philpott Rubber Co. Founded in 1889, Philpott is a leading innovator and provider of cost effective polymeric systems and solutions in the industrial and energy markets. Mike has guided Philpott's transformation from a relatively obscure industrial rubber company with great people to one that now serves a multitude of markets with a vast array of polymeric product and service offerings.


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Neptune Maritime Security Becomes ICoC PSSP Signatory
Neptune Maritime Security is pleased to announce that, as of April 1st 2011, it will be recognised as a full signatory to the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers (ICoC PSSP).
This initiative, launched by the Swiss government in Geneva in November, 2010, has been widely hailed as a landmark agreement and praised by governments and human rights groups alike.
By becoming a signatory, Neptune Maritime Security agrees to adhere to the terms of the ICoC, pledging to respect human rights and to fulfl humanitarian responsibilities towards all those affected by Neptune Maritime Security's business activities. It will also give Neptune Maritime Security the chance to contribute to future policy by working with the ICoC steering committee and working group on Maritime Security.
Nigel Booker, director of Neptune Maritime Security, said the company was delighted to become a full signatory, adding: "Private security providers have required a regulatory body for some time. This International Code of Conduct sets and monitors standard operating procedures and practices for the industry. More importantly, it provides peace of mind for ship owners and shareholders, allowing them to employ legal, reputable and strictly governed security practitioners.
"When employing armed guards in these challenging times, shipping company security offcers must only utilise companies which comply to stringent codes of practice like the ICoC PSSP. Only then can they be certain that their vessel, cargo and corporate reputation will remain intact and out of the headlines."
Neptune Maritime Security is the leader in its feld, and offers experienced, well-trained operatives who fully understand the needs of today's shipping companies and have the training and ability to confront any security situation. We appreciate the value commercial shipping companies place not only on their cargo and reputation, but also upon their crew. Neptune Maritime Security employs meticulous planning and strategy experts to ensure the safe passage of any vessel in our care, regardless of status or size.
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Will Alex come to America?
According to the Milan sports daily, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Del Piero is weighing an offer.
"Ale Del Piero ci sta pensando seriamente: trasferirsi a New York a fine stagione. Al capitano della Juventus è giunta un' allettante offerta dai Red Bulls di New York e lui sta riflettendo sul da farsi e tra non molto darà una risposta. E' vero, Ale ha un altro anno di contratto con la società di cui è ormai la bandiera indiscussa. Ma i cambiamenti in corso e le lusinghe dell' ambiziosa franchigia del New York potrebbero indurlo ad accelerare i tempi di un progetto che il fuoriclasse di San Vendemiano aveva già messo nel conto per la stagione 2011-12. Ne aveva già parlato in famiglia, prendendo in considerazione tutte le problematiche legate al trasloco dei bambini."
Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport, April 19, 2010.
"Alessandro Del Piero is seriously thinking to transfer to New York at the end of the season. The Juventus captain has received an alluring offer from the New York Red Bulls and he is reflecting what to do and will shortly give a decision...He Loves the NBA and Speaks English
It is true. Del Piero has another year left on his contract with the club where he is the undisputed flag bearer. But the upcoming changes and flattering offer from the ambitious New York franchise could force him to accelerate the time for a project that the superstar from San Vendemiano had already put into place for the 2011-12 season. He has already discussed the matter with his family. Taking into consideration all of the problems tied to relocating his children."
Italian to English translation by Steve Amoia of World Football Commentaries.
He speaks very good English and is a huge NBA fan. He is also good friends with Steve Nash. When I saw the NY x Juve friendly announced yesterday, I thought something else was in the works. Del Piero has one year left on his current contract. After a very disappointing season for Juventus, and seemingly out of Marcello Lippi's plans, il Capitano may be lured to a new challenge. He has been rumored to go into the Juventus front office when his career ends. John Elkann, a native New Yorker, runs Juventus FC.
Here is an English language link from The Guardian:
Juventus great Alessandro Del Piero weighing up a move to MLS side New York Red BullsCareer Highlights for Del Piero
- 628 appearances for Juventus since 1993 which is the absolute record.
- 270 goals in all competitions for Juventus which is the absolute record.
- 91 caps with 27 goals for Italy. (Fourth best goal scoring record in Italian history.)
- World Cup champion in 2006.
- Euro 2000 runner-up.
- Serie B leading goal-scorer in 2006/07.
- Serie A leading goal-scorer in 2007/08. (He became the only player in Italian calcio history to lead both the Serie B and Serie A in goal scoring for consecutive seasons.)
- Champions League leading goal scorer in 1997/98.
- Only the second Italian (Paolo Maldini is the other) to feature at 7 international competitions (Euro 96, 2000, 2004 and 2008: World Cup 1998, 2002 and 2006.)


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WTC7 seems to be a classic controlled demolition. WTC 1 &2 destruction appears to have been enhanced by thermate (a variation of thermite) in addition.
Pentagon was not struck by a passenger aircraft. It was a drone or missle.
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Established in November of 2009, owning a business has been a long-time dream. I wanted a place where friends and family could gather and enjoy company in an inviting, comfortable atmosphere. Being part of downtown historic Neenah, in what used to be Morton's Pharmacy, was the perfect location. Uncorked is my answer…I hope it will be yours.
Uncorked is as much about the gathering as it is the great wine and spirits. I chose to make it easy for the novice wine drinker and fun for the connoisseur by arranging the store area by taste. The ease comes from being able to have a selection of wine that is safe to try, without having the risk associated with picking something that you don't enjoy. The interesting part for the connoisseur is being able to taste multiple wines and then discuss whether their taste agrees with ours.
Uncorked offers food, spirits, flights of wine and beer as well as rotating features on a regular basis. I want to ensure that our customers can always find a new experience but also the comfort of what they know. Come on in…we look forward to seeing you.


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De La Salle University in Manila established the Office for Strategic Communications (STRATCOM) formerly known as Marketing Communication Office (MCO) to formulate, execute, and supervise the overall marketing and imaging efforts of the institution. Through the use of available marketing public relation tools, the STRATCOM will assist the University in improving the public's perception of the institution, positioning the University as a world-class teaching and research institution, and eventually recruiting the brightest high school graduates to enroll in our programs. STRATCOM's mandate is to improve the profile of incoming freshmen, and to market aggressively the slow-moving programs.
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Well, it's October, and so in this slightly expanded GeekScholars Movie News podcast, the crew looks at the upcoming month's highlights by telling you which movies they are most (and least) excited for, as well as their predictions on how each film will score on the Rotten Tomatoes freshness scale! Click more to see what else is featured on this week's show!
Before that, however, this week's show begins with a bunch of interesting news to discuss, including a potential Fargo television show, Tom Hardy in a biopic about George Mallory attempting to climb Mount Everest, Gina Carano starring in an all-females Expendables-type movie, updates on Spy Hunter, The Mummy reboot, and Dawn of the Planet Apes, and finally the crew's thoughts on Seth McFarlane being named the host of the 85th Annual Academy Awards.
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From: pema
To: Ed Babinski
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 2:41 PM
Subject: Mental manipulation
Dear Mr Babinski,
I was born in Poland Warsaw and by reading your name it led me to believe that your origins were too from Poland. I Found your web page very creative and humanitarian.
My web is www.onlyonetruth.com
which I would love to shear with you and which I believe that could be helpful for many peoples to recover from religious addiction and abuse. I have written a book " Anatomy Of A Life Possessed" It is a true story of main and which I have self-published. Since the book is against religions it is very difficult to promote not only my book but even my articles where I try to urge people to not allow any one to possess them and their families. I have discovered recently the Web Ring where I try to place my articles. But I have technological difficulties and I found Web Ring quit complicated. Moreover my English is not my first language. I speak Polish and Italian and now since seven years I am struggling with my English. I would love to link my web page to yours I have join Free Thinkers but I can't link to your page . Could you help me in this as well as to promote the subject about which I care very much such as the mental manipulation practice in all religions. I hope to hearing from you soon with the best wishes to you Maria Ferrara
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A graphic, disturbing memoir, October 8, 2002
Reviewer: Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
Anatomy Of A Life Possessed is the personal memoir and testimony of Maria Ferrara Pema, a woman who was possessed and tortured by a Catholic priest for 27 years. Anatomy Of A Life Possessed is a graphic, disturbing memoir that hides no secrets and spares no sharpness in its accusations. With today's focus on pastoral pedophilia, it is an unhappy and overlooked truth that most sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and exploitation by priests is perpetrated against their female parishioners -- and always has been. Anatomy Of A Life Possessed is raw, severe, and unforgettable reading.
From: Ed Babinski"
To: pema
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Mental manipulation
Dear Maria,
Yes, I have Polish roots, but I am third generation, fully "Americanized." Interesting and scary story at your website. I've never heard anything like that before. I hope your health has recovered since then. My website administrator, Sharon, may have linked your site to the necessary webring(s), but she is quite busy with many things, so I cannot speak for her. She has graciously created the sites where my articles reside. I hope more people who are addicted to religion will read your book.
Other books that come to mind regarding the psychology of religious addiction include:
Leaving the Fold (by an Australian psychiatrist -- not to be confused with the book of the same title that I edited)
The Mind of the Bible Believer by Edmund Cohen
and a very new work I just saw by a Canadian psychologist, titled PsychoBible
Best, Ed


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We do realise that it's been close to a month since we've entered 2012, but somehow some of us at Cherwell Music keep looking wistfully back at 2011. To kick off Cherwell Mixer for 2012, and provide you with some listening material before the slew of upcoming releases, we take one final glance back at some of the best (and most interesting) singles of last year.
'Shake the Shackles' – Crystal Stilts
We begin with the opening single of New York noise rockers' 2011 release for Slumberbland, In Love With Oblivion. The perfect mix of jangly discord and irrepressible, earworm-riffs.
'Ice Cream' – Battles ft. Matias Aguayo
Having lost their vocalist Tyondai Braxton, Battles was liberated to make the sugary delight that is Gloss Drop. 'Ice Cream' is the pièce de resistance, an ecstatic romp expertly accompanied by Chilean guest vocalist Matias Aguayo.
'The Look' – Metronomy
Metronomy surpassed already lofty expectations with the sleek, synthy, and unquestionably catchy release of The English Riviera, of which 'The Look' is the prime example: pure pop genius.
'Lion's Share' – Wild Beasts
Wild Beasts are now three for three, after hotly-anticipated third album Smother was released to near universal acclaim. The Kendal quartet has always explored the dark yearnings of male desire, and 'Lion's Share' takes it to predatory excess: "I take you in my mouth, like a lion takes his game."
'Misery' – Veronica Falls
To label London C86-throwback quartet Veronica Falls mere mimicry would be unfair: theirs is a luscious, nostalgic sound, but wholly their own. 'Misery' is fairly self-explanatory: melancholy encapsulated, amidst plenty of heart-tugging guitar jangles.
'Cruel' – St. Vincent
'Cruel', to be a little hyperbolic, is rapturous: distorted hooks, thudding bass, and Annie Clark's gorgeous layered vocals, racing along in shambolic glee. Did we mention there's a guitar solo too? There's a guitar solo too.
'French Exit' – The Antlers
For those needing respite post-St. Vincent, worry not. The Antlers' Burst Apart, 2011 follow-up to the widely adored Hospice, is rather less forlorn, but nevertheless retains a unique beauty, of which 'French Exit' is a excellent example.
'The Noose of Jah City' – King Krule
Nobody has quite worked out who exactly King Krule is yet. He appears to be a 17-year-old British producer/singer, who looks even younger on his press photos. But does it really matter? 'The Noose of Jah City' is too good to ignore: a spacious, syncopated jam topped with Krule's preternaturally mature vocals.
'Space Is Only Noise You Can See' – Nicolas Jaar
An anomaly within the mostly tranquil, ambient works of Space Is Only Noise You Can See, Nicolas Jaar's title track features one of the most thumping bass lines of the year. An impossible listen without at least some head bobbing – just try it.
'The Words That Maketh Murder – PJ Harvey
PJ Harvey's Let England Shake, deserving winner of this year's Mercury Prize, is a beautifully crafted thing – a mournful ode to England and the ravages of war. 'The Words That Maketh Murder' stands out even amid Harvey's majestic suite: rippling guitars, lamenting vocals, cut with bitter lyrical irony.
'Better Off Without You' – Summer Camp
Summer Camp's 'Better off Without You' was undoubtedly one of the summer's most pitch-perfect singles. It's got it all: the sound, the hook, and the teenage drama of a John Hughes flick. Elizabeth Warmley's voice is oh-so-satisfyingly derisory as she tells an imaginary jilted ex-lover that "if you said you're never calling back, I'd be so happy."
'I Can't Compete' – Balkans
Criminally overlooked this year, Balkan's self-titled debut was the perfect amalgam of bouncing, jangling, punk-influenced pop. Breakneck single 'I Can't Compete' has it all: gutsy, teenage longing in the vocals, and guitar hooks to die for.
'Ritual Union' – Little Dragon
One of the year's most overtly sensual releases was Swedish synthpop quartet Little Dragon's Ritual Union, whose title track is an exercise in warm electronics and soulful longing, courtesy of Yukimi Nagano's stunning voice.
'Stop' – Twin Sister
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Private investment into sport - what governing bodies need to know
Published 04 December 2018 By: Lydia Zakrzewski, Chris Smith
Transformational private investment deals in sport are big news not only for the target club or event, but for the sport as a whole and are likely to remain part of the landscape as the industry continues to mature and globalise. Transactions such as the sports investment group Kosmos'1, a ground-breaking agreement2 with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) in relation to a 25-year, US$3 billion project to revamp the Davis Cup competition and create an annual season-ending Finals event, involve a wide range of corporate, commercial, financial, sports governance and regulatory issues. Finding a balance between the investor's commercial interests and the wider sporting and regulatory interests of a governing body is a complex challenge.
This article considers the sports sector from a private investor's perspective, why they are investing more now than ever, and looks at different models for investment. It then examines external investment from the sports' point of view and considers some common legal and commercial issues that sporting bodies could address in order to make their sports more attractive to external investors. Specifically, it looks at:
The sport investment landscape: why and how private investors are investing
Equity deals
Asset purchases
Partnerships and collaborations
Creation of "new generation" events
Legal and commercial considerations for sports governing bodies seeking investment
Commercial control vs regulatory independence
The necessary balancing act – relationships, tensions and public perception
The ability to identify "assets"
Key conditions – early stage considerations and long-term strategy
Exit plan
Sport investment landscape: why and how private investors are investing
The "business of sport" has seen a period of unprecedented growth and diversification in recent years. This has been driven by a combination of innovations including greater broadcasting opportunities offered by disruptive digital technology, such as OTT platforms, which enable sports to adapt to the changing viewing habits of their fans and learn more about them in the process, the revolution of sports betting including the legalisation of sports betting in the US3 and the growth of mobile betting applications and websites, the growing popularity of e-sports and the general enhanced branding opportunities available to an increasingly global marketplace.
These developments have helped raise the profile of sports themselves and have been instrumental in their evolution from recreational leisure activities to global businesses. Sport is increasingly seen as complimentary to and influential in adjacent markets including healthcare (for example fitness and performance tracking technology), retail, gaming and entertainment, to name a few. In summary, the sports sector has become an attractive option for investors who are not interested in just acquiring "trophy" assets, but are more interested in realising a sizable return on investment within a growing and increasingly influential sector.
We are seeing more and more investments into sport and the methods of investing are also evolving in interesting ways.
This is a common form of investment whereby the investor acquires shares in a company operating the target sporting entity in return for its investment. Obvious examples of such equity investments have come in the form of purchases of football and other sports clubs by private owners, with varying degrees of success.
Less common has been equity investment into an entire sporting competition, such as CVC's investment into Formula One, which it has subsequently sold to Liberty Media for a large profit4. The success of that investment was in large part due to Formula One being structured in a way that allowed commercial considerations to be at the forefront of the sport's development; investor friendly corporate structures within sports are explored in the "commercial control vs regulatory independence" section below. However, investment into a sporting competition or governing body can be more difficult and often controversial when multiple sporting stakeholders are involved; CVC experienced this when it had to revise its offer (from £275m for a majority share to just over £200m for a minority share) to run the commercial arm of Premiership Rugby which is owned by its member clubs. Investor-friendly internal structuring of the sport is examined in more detail in below.
Asset purchase
Another means of investment into sport, and one which has hit the headlines recently, is where the investor buys a specific sporting asset which will generate the return on its investment, such as a sports stadium. Shahid Khan's £600 million bid for Wembley5, although failing at the last hurdle, shows an increased appetite for the acquisition of sporting assets by private investors.
Partnership / Collaboration
An interesting development in this area is the rise of "partnerships" between the investor and the sporting governing body, such as the aforementioned Kosmos/ITF collaboration in respect of the Davis Cup. Typically, rather than resulting in the investor owning equity in a sporting entity or owning a sporting asset, such collaborations essentially involve contractual arrangements between the investor and the relevant sports body under which certain commercial elements of an event are licensed by the governing body to the investor in return for a fee paid to said governing body. The investor can develop the event to increase revenue generation (for the benefit of the investor), whilst the governing body can use the guaranteed income paid by the investor for the commercial rights to further other key strategic goals for the good of the sport.
Creation of "New Generation" events
Instead of seeking investment into their established events, some sports are creating innovative new events to attract fresh audiences and to tap into new income streams. In most cases, a new legal entity will be created to own, organise and manage the event and to receive external investment. Structuring a new event in this way can "ring-fence" it from the traditional formats of the sport in question and can also make it more attractive to potential investors.
The investor can focus its funding and attention on developing the new event and, given that it is likely to be a riskier proposition than established events, it may be able to negotiate a higher level of equity and control over the commercial aspects of the event than would otherwise have been available without this structural separation of the new event from traditional formats of the sport.
Examples of recent "new generation" events include:
the T10 League, the first internationally approved professional ten-over cricket league launched by a private entity called T10 Sports management and held annually at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. It's matches are 10-overs-a-side and the duration of a match is 90 minutes;
the Next Generation ATP Finals, created by the Italian Tennis Federation in association with the Italian Olympic Committee as a new ATP tournament featuring the world's top 21-and-under singles players of the ATP World Tour season. The first five editions of the Tournament will be hosted in Milan, Italy from 2017 to 2021. The competition introduces new rules including shorter sets, no-ad scoring, no lets, electronic line calling and the shot clock;
the Hundred, the working title of a proposed professional 100-ball cricket league run by the England and Wales Cricket Board which will offer faster matches with 15 traditional six-ball overs and a single 10-ball over to complete each innings. The league will consist of eight city-based franchise teams, each of which will field both a men's and women's team; and
the International Swimming League (ISL), a four-day event in association with the Italian Swimming Federation which was to feature eight international clubs each made up of 12 male and 12 female swimmers to take place in Turin, Italy in December 2018. They would have competed over two days of races across all swimming events in a short course pool before the four teams to have gained the most points progress to a grand final over the following two days. Citing short notice, the International Swimming Federation (FINA) did not approve the event and threatened to impose sanctions resulting in the event being cancelled. However, despite this, ISL has outlined plans to run a full series of events from late 2019 which have been warmly welcomed by the athletes within the sport6.
From an investment perspective these new format events, which attract new and younger fans, often have shorter, more intense matches and allow for a greater number of commercial breaks, can be seen as having increased revenue generating potential. From the sports governing bodies' perspective, creating such new events allows the traditions of their sports to be protected from the investor's influence and so lessens the risk that fans will view that investment as a "sell-out" of the sport as a whole.
Legal and commercial considerations for sports governing bodies seeking investment
Commercial control vs regulatory independence
Investments into and collaborations with sports governing bodies are on the rise. However, every sporting body is different and the ease with which investment can be injected into a sport or sporting event will largely depend on the internal structuring of the sport itself.
For private investors, the degree of control is fundamental. However, on the whole, sports governing bodies are extremely reluctant to cede any control over their sport, citing their responsibility to maintain the sport's integrity and traditions. Where a sport has separated its commercial rights from its governance structure, it should be easier for an investor to exploit those commercial aspects to generate its financial returns whilst the governing body preserves its independence over how the sport itself is governed and played.
As mentioned, the pioneer and prime example of this structural separation is Formula One – the sport is governed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile but a completely separate entity owns, controls, promotes and exploits the sport's commercial rights (Formula One Group). This made it perfectly suited for external investment firstly by CVC and latterly by Liberty Media. However, for those sports considering following this model, it is important to weigh up the benefits of attracting investors with a commercial focus against the impact and influence they will have on the sport, its traditions and accessibility.
Complications arise where the target sporting entity is owned by a collection of clubs or unions whose objectives are more sporting than commercial, particularly if their interests are not entirely aligned. Premiership Rugby's recent rejection of CVC's takeover bid is an example of how difficult it is to reach an agreement when multiple parties are involved, particularly if a super-majority or unanimous vote is required to effect such fundamental change. It is therefore important to consider internal restructuring to make a sport a more investor-friendly model if the sport is contemplating external investment.
It's a balancing act – relationships, tensions and public perception
Before accepting investment for a specific event or a series, it is important to consider the politics and current calendar of the target sport. FIFA's president, Gianni Infantino, recently proposed an investor-fuelled, revamped football Club World Cup featuring top clubs internationally7. This event would have been in direct competition for teams, audiences and revenue with the Champions League and resulted in a negative reaction from UEFA (European football's governing body and the organiser of the Champions League). Due to the opposition, Infantino's proposed event is currently going through a consultation process which will explore the merits of the new formats in more detail and will be presented at the next FIFA council meeting in March 20198. Regardless of the outcome of the consultation, this sort of public conflict may be damaging and may deter future investors, participants and audiences alike.
There is an important balance to be struck here. Those sporting entities considering accepting external investment must not be overly influenced by the potential commercial gain, and should fully consider the position of the proposed event or series within the current calendar and the effect that the investment will have on the sport as a whole. With so much at stake, it is advantageous to have the support of the sport's governing body to encourage coexistence and positive publicity.
Ability to identify "assets"
In an investment scenario, the sports organisation must be able to clearly identify and evidence the ownership of the assets being licensed, sold or transferred. Being able to demonstrate a clear chain of ownership is particularly important, and investors will often carry out substantial due diligence to ensure that the assets they are acquiring an interest in belong to the sports body that they are contracting with. Those assets might include, for example:
intellectual property (e.g. key trade marks);
sponsorship rights;
hosting rights; and
media / broadcast rights.
Any agreement for the sale, license or other exploitation of assets or rights in a sport or event must clearly identify each of those assets or rights being sold or licenced to the investor by the sporting body, and what the investor can do with those assets or rights (including any restrictions). This should ensure that the investor is clear from the outset as to the rights it is acquiring and should avoid future disputes as to the parties' respective rights to control and exploit aspects of the sport in question.
Key conditions – early stage considerations and long-term strategy
The parties to any form of investment transaction in the sports sphere will need to be very clear on the key terms and conditions of the deal and, in a partnership scenario, will need to develop guiding principles (which will assist in fostering a successful relationship between the parties) at an early stage. Key issues, terms and other conditions to be negotiated will include:
the fees / price payable for the property / assets / rights;
the rights granted (if any) by the sports body;
the key performance indicators (if applicable);
the obligations placed on both parties (which can be substantial and wide-ranging);
the way in which the property / rights may be exploited;
warranties (and indemnities) provided by both parties; and
evolution, exit procedures (discussed below) and sport-specific requirements.
The parties will often have differing priorities, as noted above. From a sports organisation's perspective, the protection of the image, reputation, integrity and regulation of the sport will be paramount whereas the investor will be primarily focused on maximising profits and seeking control over assets / rights. Having said this, there is likely to be a high level of collaboration between the parties with the overall aim of promoting the sport which will in turn protect the investment.
In a partnership arrangement, it will also be necessary to negotiate and put in place policies, procedures and structures (e.g. steering committees) to oversee the management, implementation and evolution of the venture. The parties will want to ensure they are fairly represented and procedures are in place for resolving inevitable differences of opinion and conflicts of interest etc.
Exit plan
One of the key elements in any sports investment will be the provisions surrounding the "exit" of the investor. Both parties will want to ensure they are adequately protected in this regard, either on termination of a partnership or, potentially, the sale of the investor's interest. The sports body in particular will want to maintain a strong position to ensure it is able to take over and continue to run an event or competition when its agreement with an investor comes to an end, for example.
Further, in circumstances where an investor wishes to sell its interest to a third party, the sports body will usually seek approval rights over any potential new owner of the assets, and may also request a veto right in relation to a proposed sale of the investor's interest to certain third parties (e.g. parties which the governing body may consider to be inappropriate from a stakeholder / political perspective and/or parties whose involvement might comprise, or be seen to comprise, a conflict of interests). Further, the sports body might seek to share in the "upside" of any sale of the investor's interest.
Finally, where an investment is structured as a partnership, it must include an exit plan which will contain detailed terms to ensure that when that partnership comes to an end or is terminated:
there is a smooth transition of the rights and assets (and/or event) back to the sports body; and
the responsibilities of both parties (e.g. in relation to the transfer of intellectual property, data, documentation, other information (such as commercial and sponsorship information) and the provision of support etc.) are clearly set out.
In 2016, KPMG estimated that the global sports industry was worth in the region of $600bn and $700bn9, a value which has continued to grow at a rapid rate year on year. The opportunities to invest in sport and the potential returns on such investment have also increased and have in turn led to new market entrants and an appetite to engage with, and exploit opportunities in, the sports industry.
This increase in investment activity in sport has meant sports governing bodies and other organisations in the sports sphere are having to adapt and think carefully about their role and the position of their sport in the "market". There are many new opportunities for sporting bodies to improve the commercial value of their sport whilst also ensuring that their sporting traditions are preserved and their governance structure remains independent.
The tensions and competing interests that exist in various scenarios and structures for investment in sport, and the legal and commercial issues that arise between the parties involved, can be wide-ranging and difficult to reconcile. Identifying the key concerns of each party, clarifying exactly how certain assets will be exploited commercially, and negotiating appropriate terms becomes particularly important in such circumstances.
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Lydia Zakrzewski
Associate, Charles Russell Speechlys
Lydia specialises in corporate advisory and transactional work including, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and reorganisations with a focus on the Sports sector.
Chris Smith
Associate, Charles Russell Speechlys
Chris is a multi-specialist lawyer who advises a range of clients in the sports, tech and lifestyle sectors. He played tennis to a professional level before entering the legal industry.


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The fifth episode of HBO's "Westworld" answered several key questions, but the thing everyone was talking about today in the wake of last night's premiere was the giant orgy sequence. Even by HBO standards, things got graphic as visitors of Westworld indulged their deepest sexual desires with wild abandon.
Unfortunately that depiction of rampant hedonism has ran afoul of the non-profit organization The Nation Centre Of Sexual Exploitation, a group also known as 'Morality In Media'. Said group has issued a press release criticising the network. Here's an excerpt:
"The latest episode was replete with gratuitous depictions of female nudity, and included an orgy depicting several explicit sex acts, as well as a scene focusing on exposed male genitalia. I would love to hear [episode director] Richard Lewis explain to me how these scenes reflect a 'modicum of taste.' No plot necessitates this level of explicit depictions of sex acts and nudity. In fact, one wonders if HBO producers are capable of creating plots that don't depend on pornography for shock value.
What the creators of 'Westworld' don't understand, is that graphic sexual scenes are not artful or compelling. Instead, they are toxic fodder for our societal crisis of using people – especially women – as sexual objects, and minimizing the sexual trauma or violence that can result. The creators of 'Westworld' and executives at HBO need to start focusing on plotlines instead of prurient and pornographic scenes that objectify women and men."
Unlike many sex scenes, this one actually had a narrative point – pushing further the divide between friends Logan (Ben Barnes) and William (Jimmi Simpson) with one becoming more consumed by the consequence free easy tittilation and the other becoming even more unsettled by the shedding or morals and ethics.
Whatever the case, "Westworld" is still set to air its remaining five episodes over the next few weeks on Sundays on HBO.
Source: THR


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The Panhandle Regional Planning Commission board gave preliminary approval to a $21-million budget Thursday.
The commission budget covers a diverse group of 12 main programs ranging from water planning to services for seniors to preparations for regional emergencies.
"The budget is more than dollars and cents," executive director Gary Pitner said. "It captures the goals."
One of the largest changes is the end of a safe room rebate program due to a federal grant expiring and a reduction in security funding totaling $1.2 million. That's balanced by the carryover of $1.3 million not spent this year in the work force development program, finance director Cindy Boone said.
The commission will be dropping the equivalent of almost two full-time employee positions and boosting employee pay by 2 percent.
The budget, which is essentially flat compared to last year's, now goes to the general membership, which is made up of cities, counties and special districts throughout the Texas Panhandle. Spending is down from its peak in 2011, when it hit $25.8 million.
"2010-2011 were stimulus years," Pitner said, referring to heavy federal spending meant to boost the economy. "We had an artificial bump."
Money for the budget comes almost completely from federal and state agencies. After paying for operating costs and some of the expense of running the Texas Workforce Center, about $17.5 million passes through to other entities and contractors that provide services to residents.
In other business, directors voted to renew a contract with Amarillo College to provide training at the Panhandle Regional Law Enforcement Academy for all area agencies except the Amarillo Police Department, which has its own academy. The contract is for $70,048 to support the program that covers training for candidates trying to earn state certification and for officers to maintain their certification.
"Almost 70 percent of local officers have graduated from it," said Elizabeth Thomas, regional services program coordinator for the commission.
There are two sessions each year for the basic training.
"It requires 700 hours of training for basic certification," Thomas said. "The cost is about $2,500 counting tuition, psych exam and equipment."
Directors also approved allocations of $92,695 to 12 cities for recycling projects and to a program that consolidates marketing and transporting recycled materials.
"The major goal is to conserve landfill space by recycling, diversion, composting, things like that," Thomas said.
The money is to be spent on everything from yard waste bins in Borger to collection units for used motor oil in Perryton, according to information from the commission.


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Psycho Lesbian Podcast Episode 5 - Vagina - Summary and Links Synonyms of Vagina – cunt, twat, slit, pussy, trim, quim, vagaga, poonani, taco, cheesy taco, hairy taco, cheese steak hoagie, hamberger, pooter, snatch, cooter, beaver, coochie, bacon sandwhich Sound Clips Tom Greens "Vagina†song - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s11HAxG1tAo Pupetry of the Vagina - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R74s8lJO3NM Pussy Cat Song - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_biZ8b2R0DA&feature=PlayList&p=3541A4B71D1BACFD&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=23 Gynocologyst – Our recomindations for Gynocologyst – To use a warming lube to make those cold metal instruments a little more tolerable. The origin of the word Gynocologyst - 1. Woman; female: gynandromorphism.2. Female reproductive organ or system: gynoplastics. To shave or not to shave – We discuss shaving, hairy women, and brazilian wax (ouch), we also have a conversation about nair, and the little wonder machine that just pulls all the hair. Is electrolize the anwer? The News Lesbian Couple Accosted at Church - http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid107077.asp A lesbian couple in Memphis, Tenn., told police they were assaulted while attending an 11 a.m. church service Sunday, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal. August 24, 2009By Michelle Garcia Lutherans Vote to Approve Gay Clergy - http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid107010.asp The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America voted on Friday to allow gays and lesbians in committed relationships to serve as clergy, becoming the largest denomination in the country to allow non-celibate gay and lesbian ministers. August 24, 2009By Julie Bolcer Iceland's Lesbian PM Makes Forbes List - http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid107517.asp Iceland prime minister Johanna Sigurdardottir has made Forbes magazine's "100 Most Powerful Women†list, becoming the only openly gay woman on the magazine's annual list. August 26, 2009By Chris Jai Centeno Lesbian Couple Battle Russian Courts - http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid107690.asp In a high-profile same-sex marriage case in Moscow that has sparked outrage and protests from people on both sides of the issue, on Wednesday a court held up a Russian lesbian couple's appeal of their being denied the right to marry, according to the Associated Press. August 27, 2009By Chris Jai Centeno Our Music Pick Halcyon – Offical Webite – http://www.halcyonmusic.com MySpace Page - http://www.myspace.com/halcyonsince1989 …
Episode 4 - Do Lesbians Hate Men? Nah!!!
Do lesbians Hate men? My partner and I discuss men and if we hate them.
What types of men are there that were determined within this conversation.
Men we dig (we not meaning all lesbians but just us) (PS I LOVE YOU CHRIS, BILL, BUTTERs (TOM), RYAN ,TONY, RON, JOHN. ) These are the guys who seemingly are just chill, whom I feel like one of the guys with/ gals they tend to be kind of fem………
THEN THERE IS THIS - These are the fellows who are not intimidated or somehow over compensating for what they feel they need to fulfill in today's manly roles. REALLY NOT THAT IMPORTANT.– the guys who obviously need to take notes – the guys who THINK that lesbians hate men. How they over compensate and only turn their girls off. By being overly aggressive and turning love of their STRAIGHT women into hate.
LESBIANS DO NOT HATE MEN – as many things in life are multi level this is no different, to simply group men into one category, and lesbians into one category is SILLY…… I as a LESBIAN do not hate men. And MEN do not hate me….. I have found many men whom I love and adore…….. And many whom I could distance myself from…. BUT ISNT THAT THE WAY OF EVERYTHING…. …
Episode 3 - Closet Lesbians 2 Types – "I am not gay†type and One foot in and one foot out
So far in the closet they still think they like men – My partner and I discuss the ladies, who look so gay, but will never admit to their gayness. In fact they run for the hills when they see us out ladies on the street. Stop pointing fingers at them, they will come out in due time or be miserable till the end of time. We shouldn't hate on them, we should have a "that sucks for you†outlook.
Lizzy the Lezzy - the lesbian comedian "I'M PROUD†EPISODE 1
Lizzy the Lezzy - Episode 2 - "Coming Out "
Lizzy the Lezzy - Episode 13 - "Lesbian"
Lizzy the Lezzy - Episode 12 - "National Coming Out Day "
One Foot in and one foot out – My partner and I discuss the gals who are gay in the sheets and straight in the streets, how horrible it must feel to be in such a mind set, and the effects it has on the women who are with them. And a little tale of when I was with a woman who was a one foot in one foot outer (Horrible – will never ever ever ever ever do it again) …
Episode 2 - Psycho Lesbian Stories, and a Discussion about U-Hauls
Sitting at the Softball field after games, is the best time to hear all the Psycho Lesbian Stories, so I brought my digital recorder to the softball game and asked the girls on my team to tell me all about the Psycho encounters they have experienced. Here is what they had to say.
Gum Girl – Hooking up in a bar, and finding that your new friend has left you a present in your shorts.
Dirty Dirty Girl – Is about the relationship that you thought was a good idea going into it, and once you get there you realize, things are not going to work out the way you thought. And the other person usually has a different idea of what that is. I make Pads – Some gals, are totally granola (not that there is anything wrong with that) but they do some pretty Psycho things to maintain their greenness.
I love you, I don't even know your name – Everyone fears the psycho, don't even know your name new girlfriend, and this one takes the cake. She finds out where you work, brings you flowers and a ring (a ring she stole at Wal-Mart, and when you tell her it isn't going to work out, she says "what a shame, cause I got your name tattooed on my tit. PSYCHO
Why oh Why are Lesbians associated with the second date U-haul Phenomenon. My partner and I (who waited a year to move in together) discuss just what it is, or might be that make lesbians so eager beaver to move in after meeting one another.
That's What she Said Website
That's What She Said U-Haul Video
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Episode 1 - Crazy Neighbor In The South
Crazy neighbors – you know you have them or have had them and had to move far far away. This VERY FIRST episode is about the craziness of 1 neighbor in the south, and how my sister would like to shank her (I know I used the wrong word the whole episode but I found it amusing after the fact) Also gave props to the Lesbian Mafia Podcast – the podcast that keeps me laughing I apologize for the sound quality, with some practice I will get it right. …
Psycho Lesbian Podcast
The word psycho is not synonymous with lesbian, but we sure do have a few in our community. INCLUDING MYSELF….. Now I am not clinically psycho, but on numerous occasions I have been called that in a fit of anger usually from some psycho GF (at the time). I used to cry my eyes out about it, I hated being called psycho HATED it. So now I have decided to take ownership of it. I AM A PSYCHO LESBIAN!!!!!!!!! Do you want to tell me your psycho lesbian story. VERY SIMPLE, record your psycho story on your computer and send it to me in .mp3 or .wav file formats, and you might just hear your own story on Psycho Lesbian Podcast. Rules - 1. No Specific names other than your own(I will have to bleep them out). 2. The Story has to be about a lesbian, doesn't matter if it is your mother, sister, exgirlfriend, current girlfriend, as long as they are a lesbian and they are PSYCHO (or least their actions)Email to: email@example.com


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We are having a relaxed Friday today. Our mum's garden is bursting with flowers now, and the roses are coming out. Mum is quite a green thumb, and some of her roses have won in the local rose competition on several occasions. She doesn't spend as much time gardening these days, but despite that the backyard is still loaded with colour this spring.
So I thought I'd share a few pics we've taken recently. Hopefully it will make you feel all relaxed for the weekend :)
|This is from one of mum's award winning rose bushes, the variety of which is aptly named "Gold Medal"
|Checking out the flowers with my eldest
|My eldest, "hiding" in the flower gardens. She is obsessed with "Waybuloo" at the moment and is always telling me "Mum, the ceebees are coming!" and then we have to hide in the garden.
We had the rare privilege of spotting an Australian King Parrot in our backyard the other day. I don't know where it came from, it's not something we normally see around here. What a gorgeous bird! We didn't get a chance to grab the camera, but my daughter and I managed to sneak nearby and get a good look at it in the tree before it sailed past us in a quick getaway.
Below is a photo of an Australian King Parrot, so you know what I'm talking about. I've borrowed this from http://www.birdphotos.com.au, the site of photographers Greg Holland and Leon Keasey. However I have to tell you, that digital images just don't do justice to the red on this bird. I mean seriously, this creature was just stunning, and the red was amazingly rich in reality. Made such a nice change from those noisy magpies (and whatever birds are canoodling on my rear vision mirrors every single night and leaving a fine mess for me to clean off the car every morning).
Enjoy the colours of the season - whether it's the Southern Hemisphere blooms or the changing leaves of the Northern Hemisphere. Inspiring season wherever you are in the world :)
Have a lovely weekend!