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Tay Medi Spa Hypnotherapy & NLP
55 York Place
Perth And Kinross
Garden Lodge Therapy Lounge
3 Wylie Court
Murthly Village ~ Druids Park
Perth And Kinross
01738-710758 / 07702 383726
Tay Medi Spa Hypnotherapy & NLP
55 York Place
Perth And Kinross
Garden Lodge Therapy Lounge
3 Wylie Court
Murthly Village ~ Druids Park
Perth And Kinross
01738-710758 / 07702 383726
HYPNOTHERAPY and NLP is now available in both Perthshire / Perth & Kinross & Northumberland
You will still see Lindsay, not another Therapist.
Hypno/NLP therapy practice suites in:
Murthly ~ Garden Lodge Therapy Lounge
Perth City - Tay MediSpa
Blairgowrie Physiotherapy
Lindsay is a Senior Clinical and is Expert in these Associated Fields of Hypnotherapy/NLP
Suggestion Hynotherapy - Hypnoanalysis/Analytical Hypnotherapy - Hypno Psychotherapy - Cognitive Hypnotherapy
Time Line Therapy - Ericksonian Hypnosis - Past Life Regression - Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.
TRUST ~ SUPPORT ~ RESULTS Guaranteed ~ Free Ego-Strengthening session if ever needed
LINDSAY' Promise.
If after your 2x90mins and 30mins Free Consultation of Appropriate Therapy Intervention, 3hours 45mins of my time, should you require any Top-up Hypnotherapy / NLP 'Ego Strenthening' for whatever reason and up to 9months after / of your primary therapy sessions, you will receive Free 'ES' Session, though that is rarely required.
Powerful Subconscious Change Resources and Unconscious Potentials needn't take for ever! They can be engaged and support you instantly with the most appropriate and supportive of empathetic Therapeputic Hypnotherapy and NLP Interventions. I promise you timely lasting results, I will not let you down.
Appts. Can be made for Home Visits / In our Blairgowrie Consulting Therapy Room or soon in The Hypnotherapy / NLP Therapy Lounge in Druids Park, Murthly.
Since Lindsay's recent move to Central Perthshire, he is able to provide Personal One to One Hypnotherapy / NLP Therapy Client ENQUIRY coverage for BOTH Regions.
Lindsay looks forward to receiving and responding promptly to ALL New Client Enquiries from Perth and Kinross and surrounding Region. It's like coming home for him, having been educated in Perthshire and his Father and Grandfather former>
Dental Surgeons LDS RCS Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, from Elgin and Lossiemouth, Morayshire. Lindsay's Father (1909-1995) practised Hypnotherapy and NLP Interventions within his Dental practice in Morpeth Northumberland for over 40years - SEE WEBSITE www.heronnlp.co.uk
Lindsay has maintained a Therapy Room in Northumberland to continue to service and help the significant Clientele / Enquiry base he has successfully established over many years.
About Lindsay Heron
Clinical Hypnotherapist & Master Practitioner of NLP ~ Motivational Therapist & Coach
Senior Practitioner of the:
GHR General Hypnotherapy Register Standards Council Approved
SQHP - Senior Qualified Hypnotherapy Practitioner
CNHC - [Approved] Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council Member
CNHC Member approved _ For Doctor Referal
PSA - Professional Standards Authority & Accredited Register
Advanced SENIOR Practitioner of Clinical Hypnotherapy
Master Practitioner of NLP
Licensed Motivation Therapist & Coach
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT)
Lindsay's most recent clients have had Appointments for....and been helped for......
Weight-loss ~ Think Thin ~ Healthy Eating
'Virtual' Gastric Band Hypnotherapy / NLP Surgery
Quit smoking
General Anxiety ~ Social Stress & Panic Management
Alcohol abuse
Addiction Help ~ Withdrawal ~ Cocaine
Food addiction
Fear of flying
Sexual issues
Gambling addiction
Drug abuse
Fears & Phobias Eliminated
Interview nerves
Low Self Esteem
Anger management
Panic attacks
IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Pain management
Obsessions & Compulsions / taking back control of your life
Motivation Inspiration Assertiveness Hypnosis ~ NLP
Lifestyle Change / Enjoy Life / More Self-Esteem
& Confidence
Business Acumen Communication & Thinking Skills NLP
Pain Relief & Control ~ Relaxation Breathing Techniques
Depression Self-Help ~ Anti-depressant Withdrawal
And so much more - See Persona specific concerns / issues / life's associated overwhements you may associate with ~ need help with
I PROMISE to respond to your enquiry, SAME day within 2-3 hours
YOU can call me on phone numbers above - IF not in Therapy I will take your call or CALL you back ASAP
Send me an Email NOW to.....
ANY EMERGENCIES: I will attempt to see within hours of your contact call or Email.
I'm here to HELP..........empathetically to all your needs, your goals and aspirations.
Where there's a will there's a way!
'YOUR BODY IS YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND' - they're one and the same!
Helping others to help themselves....
is key to allowing clients / patients the opportunity
to change their lives for the better, through motivational enrichment and by tapping into the potential enhancement of an individuals own concealed, subconscious mind / body resources.
Born Northumberland.........
Married with an extended family, including grandchildren now, Lindsay has been living back in the North East for the last 40 years. Having led a very active business and family life, he was unable to contemplate full retirement and with a Hypnotherapy background connection was inspired and motivated to look further into Alternative Complementary Therapies. The first four of these are recognised by the NHS as alternatives or compatably harmonious with existing medical interventions, specifically:
Hypnotherapy - 'INVALUABLE' Hypnotic Trance-Like Deep Relaxation Techniques
NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Re-programming the Body/Mind to Think and Fee Differently.
CBT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Talking Psychotherapy Outcomes
EFT - Emotional Freedom Techniques
Inspired by ...
Norman MacVean Heron Dental Surgeon LDS RCS (Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh) - Medical & Dental Hypnotherapist [deceased 1910-1995] who within his practice used the resource of Clinical Hypnosis Therapy & NLP for the benefit and therapeutic comfort of his patients. For some 40 years he provided this Alternative Complimentary Therapy, an alternative to classical medical intervention, as a means of delivering anxiety and pain free treatment without need for anaesthetic involvement, also offering pain free injections [needle phobia], providing the enhanced benefits of post operative drug and side effect free, swifter recovery.
Motivated by...
A personal recognition whilst in business, of a need to remain in control during particularly stressfull business times, Norman Herons colleague and buddy Geoff Graham Dental Surgeon BDS [deceased 1932 - 2006] formerly of Whickham, was to compound an acceptance by Lindsay that he would benefit from ego strengthening and stress related therapy. Geoff was to teach Lindsay the invaluable technique of Self-Hypnosis. As a Medical Hypnotherapist of some renown Geoff Graham BDS also used the state of Hypnosis throughout his Dental career and became an International Authority with reputation as a teacher of Hypnotic techniques lecturing to medical professionals across North America and Australia, in Brazil, Moscow, Singapore, Indonesia, Norway, Sweden, France , Germany Holland and Belgium. He was President of the North East Medical & Dental Hypnosis Society and involved with a number of equivalent American Societies. Author of How to Change Your Life Published by Real Options Press 1990, also How to become the parent you never had Its a bit of a mouthful and The happy neurotic. Lindsay was to benefit from his readings and teachings over the years. Geoff practised Hypnotherapy for over 35 years, helping thousands of people to loose weight, build confidence, tackle phobias, combat stress and STOP SMOKING as well as with his own patients, his Dental practices in Whickham.
The integration of CBT [Cognitive Behavioural Therapy] and NLP [Neuro Linguistic Programming] with Hypnotherapy, appropriately combined, creates a truly powerful therapy approach for positive change and personal growth.
The fact is that Hypnotherapy is a very safe form of therapy for wide range of ailments and problems whilst being a valuable tool for personal empowerment. It is incumbent as a Practitioner of Hypnotherapy that Lindsay ensures he recognises and listens empathetically to his clients complications of life, stumbling blocks, difficulties, conditions and states of mind, situations and behaviours, with the prime goal of achieving the client / patients ultimate aspirations, whilst ensuring a life [style] change compatible with their fundamental desires and expectations. Their long term enhanced, recuperated and improved health request wishes.
Lindsay Heron Dip.C/Hyp/NLP/CBT
Is an Advanced SENIOR GHR Approved Practitioner in Clinical Hypnotherapy
A SENIOR Master Practitioner of NLP - CBT & EFT
A Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
Who as a Motivation Therapist and Coach.......
is available to coach on a one to one basis or in small company groups.
Lindsay is a Validated Practitioner of the GHSC, the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and bound by their moral ethical and confidential standards.
Anything is possible with the Power of the Subconscious
'YOUR BODY is YOUR Subconscious MIND' - It's literally TRUE
VIRTUAL HYPNOTIC GASTRIC BAND - BODY/MIND THERAPY SURGERY For Obesity Read Testimonials - Website 85% Success rate compared to similar for Real Time Surgery!
A-Z of Common Problems & Conditions That
Hypnotherapy - NLP - CBT - EFT Can Help With & Treat
IBS - Irritable bowel syndrome/easeof
Abuse related problems Insecurity
Anxiety/letting go Insomnia
Asthma Interview preparation
Arthritis ME - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
Assertiveness Memory recall / improvement
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
Nail biting
Blushing - Nervousness
Bedwetting Needle Phobia
Chronic fatigue syndrome
OCD / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Pain control
Fears & Phobias (eg: Fear of Dentist) Public speaking
Fear of failure
Respiratory recovery
Fear of flying
Smoking cessation
Fear of public speaking
Social Phobia
Fear of heights
Guilt complex
Stage fright
Grief healing
Surgery - fear of
Gambling Timidity/shyness
Hypochondria / obsessive pre-occupation
Cultivate calmness, clarity, peace of mind, lucidness and coherence
Smoking Cessation - permanently
Enhance self-esteem & awareness.
Sports Hypnotherapy - NLP - Motivation
Relieve stress, pain and illness
Tinnitus reduction treatment
Weight problems - Diet Issues
YOUR FREE Consultation and overview to establish your needs. 30 mins
After and subject to your acceptance of Therapy that day...
Straight into your initial primary Relaxation Therapy Session a Further 90 mins
Hypnotherapy Sessions & using...
CBT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
NLP Neuro Linguistic Programming
90 mins Therapy enquiry / condition dependant From £90
Customised Therapy Treatments....
PLEASE NOTE: 90% of all Therapy Treatments generally involve a Minimum of 90Mins Therapy - Therapy time OFTEN runs Over HOWEVER there is no extra Fee for that essential time Lindsay considers necessary.
The average Therapy Session to resolve a clients condition-issue-concern is 2x90mins sessions or 3-4hours of Therapy and 1 Free 30mins Consultation to begin with - Cost £270 (Subject matter dependant)
Appropriately with Hypnotherapy / NLP / and or CBT.
One Longer Therapy Session is ALL you'll need.
NO need to re-book weekly Sessions to achieve your goals and aspirations.
JOB DONE IN 3+Hours Always
YOUR GUARANTEE is that for whatever reason you should need a Top-Up Ego-Strengthening Session up to and including 9monthas from your primary Hypnosis /NLP Session it is FREE.
Concentrated sports assessment, focused goal training Visualisation NLP playing a key role in these specialised sessions
'You can do it, you will achieve and aspire to your dreams and anticipated expectations'
SEE Specialised Website for further details
Assignment 'Project you' - Motivational Coaching
Accomplish, fulfil your personal and professional goals
Challenge and confront the way you think, maximising ability...
Challenge, fire with enthusiasm the way you adapt and grow as a person.
Stop Smoking - cessation easily in 3hours with Free Consultation.
Kick the habit permanently - Gauranteed as with ALL Lindsay's Therapy.
Break Through' Sessions
Breaking the constraints of controlled subconscious resistance!
A focused, concentrated approach to help you move
forward in your life, free from restrictions.
'It's your life.... why not make the most of it!'
> Building confidence & Positive Thinking
> Would you like more of something in your life?
> Do you want to let go of unwanted feelings and emotions?
> Perhaps you wish to break free from unwanted behaviours!
Contact me to discuss how I can help you NOW
SEND me an Email - I promise to respond within at least 3-4hours, normally by return.
Email: email@example.com
This Email being used presently for BOTH Northumberland and PERTHSHIRE Enquiries THANK YOU.
And/Or VISIT my Website for additional (hopefully) helpful information & Testimonials
Website: Perthshire
Website: Northumberland
DISCOUNT for ALL my former Northumberland Patient/Clients
I look forward to helping you soon
Anything is possible when your allowed to engage with those extraordinary subconscious resourses and those unconscious more helpful behaviours.
Visit the Website
FOR MORE INFORMATION > Your key to better HEALTH & WELLBEING
Email me
email@example.com For PERTHSHIRE and NORTHUMBERLAND Enquiries
Why Hypnotherapy - Understanding the Therapy.
Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness brought about whilst in a deep state of trance relaxation. Effective to change by suggestion, creating advantageous changes in ideas, concepts and behaviour, a manner of acting to outside behaviours. Our subconscious mind is in control of involuntary functions of the body, habits and things, matters that we perform automatically and is stimulated by our imagination, mental images, our emotions and strong sentiments. The subconscious is also a mind-store of memories.
DURING HYPNOSIS the mind/body is open to suggestion, responsive, receptive and open minded, encouraging rational, healthy beneficial attitudes to those valuable self confident processes that are reality, matter of fact based. Hence Your Body is Your Subconscious Mind see Dr Candice Pert PH.D Neuro Scientist Research Professor of Physiology and Biophysics Author of Molecules of Emotion
THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION As you will discern from Dr Candice Perts research, the mind/body are fundamentally one. One affects the other. So how do we feel the way we feel? How do our thoughts and emotions affect our health? Because our bodies and minds are not distinct from each other , they function together as parts of an interconnected system. Read about her scientific mind-body discoveries, her books and CD sets are a revelation. The power of our minds and feelings affect our health and well-being. Actually proves what many people have long suspected - that a healthy mind is a healthy body
YOUR SPECIFIC PROBLEM or Particular Issue - Looking to your Individual Solution that difference between what actually is and what is desired.
Perhaps those stumbling blocks, obstacles are getting in your way of a desired goal through troublesome setbacks! Every problem asks for an answer or solution. HYNOTHERAPY when used as an empowering combination with Neuro Linguistic Programming and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers very beneficial effective healing and life changing mind/body therapy. It is therefore possible to create your individual, bespoke outcomes more quickly than you might imagine.
LIKE MOST PEOPLE, you will have subconsciously experienced a hypnotic trance, something we come across everyday. For example, when we day dream, drive our cars on auto-pilot or become absorbed in any activity where the world ceases to exist. Its comfortable and familiar, instinctive and natural and doesnt require to be deeply profound or intense for effective therapy. So you can be consciously aware that youre in control at all times.
WHY CHOOSE A [COGNITIVE] HYPNOTHERAPIST We work with you to evaluate your specific circumstances, agree aims and staged goals to achieve best options, your desired result with best regard for the promotion of your health and effective functioning, within the shortest possible determinate time and to help you achieve your goals by establishing an ethical, caring, strictly confidential partnership with you. You will receive the tools, techniques and strategies to use for yourself initially and way into the future. The therapeutic effect will continue to grow between therapy sessions and continue long after therapy is finished. To ensure these newly learnt techniques come naturally, Lindsay will teach you the profound capability of Self-Hypnosis see Geoff Graham BDS Dental Surgeon, an ability to relax your mind/body any time you desire, allowing yourself to go into a altered trance state for a controlled effective therapeutic period of deep relaxation.
That Hypnosis is a very safe form of therapy for a very wide range of ailments see 'learn more' on The Website www.hypnotherapy-Northumberland.com / problems and conditions, whilst being a very valuable tool for personal empowerment.
It is in Lindsays observed and practised opinion the fastest way to access the unconscious mind and the imagination, so in the hands of the skilled therapist its one of the best ways to facilitate, promote and encourage positive change. IF YOU DESIRE TO MAKE THAT CHANGE, I CAN HELP YOU FIND THE ROAD TO FREEDOM
See Q&A Questions & Answers and I Can Help With on The Website...PLUS Testimonials
Email me for a quick helpful response / that's a promise!
COGNITIVE HYPNOTHERAPY see CBT [learn more] on the website...
Its like casting a wider net which can help with anything in which the conscious and unconscious mind has an influence. Whilst proving extremely successful in helping client/patients with confidence issues, stress management , phobias, smoking cessation, and weight control, advance professional business skills and develop sport performance to new levels, it can also relieve nausea in chemotherapy patients, pre-prepare patients for surgery whilst attaining faster recovery..and a great deal more.
You may be stuck with a habit, a behaviour, feelings or condition that you cannot sort out yourself. The Hypno Mind Mechanic can help you back on the Road To Freedom.
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Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm / Evenings can be arranged & By Special Appointment Saturday Mornings 9am -1pm


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Tragedy in Nairobi
The Green World Campaign mourns with the people of Kenya the slaughter of the innocent. That these terrible events unfolded on the International Day of Peace--a day devoted to, as U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon notes, "teaching our children the value of tolerance and mutual respect"--is a bitter, heartbreaking irony. People everywhere are working in profound ways to overcome, through compassion and brave opposition, the forces of ignorance that tear at the fabric of the world. Among those senselessly killed in a Nairobi shopping mall was the Ghanian poet Kofi Awoonor, whose words, rooted deeply in African soil yet beyond cultural chauvinism, will never be silenced. Mr. Awoonor's poems decried the despoiling of the world long venerated by traditional cultures, a world where nature and humanity were intricately, creatively entwined: "On this dirty patch/a tree once stood/shedding incense on the infant corn/its boughs stretched across a heaven/brightened by the last fires of a tribe…" In another poem, he wrote: "There was a tree which died in the desert/Birds came and built their nests in it." Our organization dedicates its work to this eternal ethos of life succeeding death--planting trees that will serve as shelter and sustenance, growing tall as symbols of harmony and regeneration, restoring vitality to ravaged land and struggling communities. Regreening degraded land in Kenya is one way we daily strive to make tangible the inevitable triumph of hope over fear. The dark era of unthinking, unfeeling, even normative malice--against each other, against nature--has reached a culminating dead-end. The terrifying body of ignorance may yet writhe, but its frantic motions are the last throes of a way of being and doing that is on the perversely wrong side of history. Whatever our political or religious beliefs, no matter what compass points we hail from, we bear a tender responsibility for each other's thriving, and for the fragile beauty of the planet we share. In Kenya, people use the Swahili rallying cry Tushirikiane! to join together to work for the greater good. Let us affirm this spirit as we redouble our efforts to create the peaceful, green world that is humanity's only true destiny.

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Beyoncé for Vogue's September Issue 2015/
Being on the cover of Vogue is something fabulous BUT featured on the cover of the coveted September issue is way beyond that. Beyoncé, wearing a gorgeous Marc Jacobs dress, is only the third black woman in history to grace the September cover. [Naomi Campbell 1989 & Halle Berry 2010.] The cover shot by acclaimed photographer and Vogue favorite, Mario Testino, depicts Beyoncé as both seductive and powerful.
Vogue released this video which gives a creative behind-the-scenes glimpse of Mario Testino and Beyoncé at the shoot.
*Vogue's September Issue hits newsstands on August 25th but you can grab one sooner through Target and Amazon on Aug. 14th!!


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- proprietary software, such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides or iWork from Apple. Users cannot study, change, and share their source code.
- freeware, which is a category of proprietary software that does not require payment for basic use.
{{anchor|Naming}}Naming and differences with Open SourceAlthough both definitions refer to almost equivalent corpora of programs, the Free Software Foundation recommends using the term "free software" rather than "open-source software" (a younger vision coined in 1998), because the goals and messaging are quite dissimilar. "Open source" and its associated campaign mostly focus on the technicalities of the public development model and marketing free software to businesses, while taking the ethical issue of user rights very lightly or even antagonistically. Stallman has also stated that considering the practical advantages of free software is like considering the practical advantages of not being handcuffed, in that it is not necessary for an individual to consider practical reasons in order to realize that being handcuffed is undesirable in itself.WEB,weblink The advantages of free software, Richard Stallman, Richard, Stallman, Free Software Foundation, 2013-05-14, 2013-08-12, The FSF also notes that "Open Source" has exactly one specific meaning in common English, namely that "you can look at the source code." It states that while the term "Free Software" can lead to two different interpretations, at least one of them is consistent with the intended meaning unlike the term "Open Source".{{efn|Access to source code is a necessary but insufficient condition, according to both the Free Software and Open Source definitions.}} The loan adjective "(wikt:libre|libre)" is often used to avoid the ambiguity of the word "free" in English language, and the ambiguity with the older usage of "free software" as public-domain software. See Gratis versus libre.
{{anchor|Definition}}Definition and the Four Freedoms{{see also|Debian Free Software Guidelines|Open Source Definition}}File:Categories of free and nonfree software.svg|thumb|300px|Diagram of free and nonfree software, as defined by the Free Software Foundation. Left: free software, right: proprietary software, encircled: Gratis software ]]The first formal definition of free software was published by FSF in February 1986. That definition, written by Richard Stallman, is still maintained today and states that software is free software if people who receive a copy of the software have the following four freedoms.WEB,weblink Four Freedoms - FSFE, fsfe.org, The numbering begins with zero, not only as a spoof on the common usage of zero-based numbering in programming languages, but also because "Freedom 0" was not initially included in the list, but later added first in the list as it was considered very important.
- Freedom 0: The freedom to run the program for any purpose.
- Freedom 1: The freedom to study how the program works, and change it to make it do what you wish.
- Freedom 2: The freedom to redistribute and make copies so you can help your neighbor.
- Freedom 3: The freedom to improve the program, and release your improvements (and modified versions in general) to the public, so that the whole community benefits.
ExamplesThere are thousands of free applications and many operating systems available on the Internet. Users can easily download and install those applications via a package manager that comes included with most Linux distributions.The Free Software Directory maintains a large database of free-software packages. Some of the best-known examples include the Linux kernel, the BSD and Linux operating systems, the GNU Compiler Collection and C library; the MySQL relational database; the Apache web server; and the Sendmail mail transport agent. Other influential examples include the Emacs text editor; the GIMP raster drawing and image editor; the X Window System graphical-display system; the LibreOffice office suite; and the TeX and LaTeX typesetting systems.File:Kscreen-krunner.png|KDE Plasma desktop on Debian.File:Captura de pagina de manual de OpenSSL.png|OpenSSL's manual page.File:BgeCarSc.jpg|Creating a 3D car racing game using the Blender Game EngineFile:Replicant 4.0 on NexusS.png|Replicant smartphone, an Android-based system that is 100% free software.File:Libreoffice 5.3 writer MUFFIN interface.png|Libreoffice is a free multi-platform office suite.
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,weblink, By the early 1970s, the picture changed: software costs were dramatically increasing, a growing software industry was competing with the hardware manufacturer's bundled software products (free in that the cost was included in the hardware cost), leased machines required software support while providing no revenue for software, and some customers able to better meet their own needs did not want the costs of "free" software bundled with hardware product costs. In United States vs. IBM, filed January 17, 1969, the government charged that bundled software was anti-competitive. While some software might always be free, there would henceforth be a growing amount of software produced primarily for sale. In the 1970s and early 1980s, the software industry began using technical measures (such as only distributing binary copies of computer programs) to prevent computer users from being able to study or adapt the software applications as they saw fit. In 1980, copyright law was extended to computer programs.In 1983, Richard Stallman, one of the original authors of the popular Emacs program and a longtime member of the hacker community at the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, announced the GNU project, the purpose of which was to produce a completely non-proprietary Unix-compatible operating system, saying that he had become frustrated with the shift in climate surrounding the computer world and its users. In his initial declaration of the project and its purpose, he specifically cited as a motivation his opposition to being asked to agree to non-disclosure agreements and restrictive licenses which prohibited the free sharing of potentially profitable in-development software, a prohibition directly contrary to the traditional hacker ethic. Software development for the GNU operating system began in January 1984, and the Free Software Foundation (FSF) was founded in October 1985. He developed a free software definition and the concept of "copyleft", designed to ensure software freedom for all.Some non-software industries are beginning to use techniques similar to those used in free software development for their research and development process; scientists, for example, are looking towards more open development processes, and hardware such as microchips are beginning to be developed with specifications released under copyleft licenses (see the OpenCores project, for instance). Creative Commons and the free-culture movement have also been largely influenced by the free software movement.
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1980s: Foundation of the GNU projectIn 1983, Richard Stallman, longtime member of the hacker community at the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, announced the GNU project, saying that he had become frustrated with the effects of the change in culture of the computer industry and its users.William 2002 Software development for the GNU operating system began in January 1984, and the Free Software Foundation (FSF) was founded in October 1985. An article outlining the project and its goals was published in March 1985 titled the GNU Manifesto. The manifesto included significant explanation of the GNU philosophy, Free Software Definition and "copyleft" ideas.
1990s: Release of the Linux kernelThe Linux kernel, started by Linus Torvalds, was released as freely modifiable source code in 1991. The first licence was a proprietary software licence. However, with version 0.12 in February 1992, he relicensed the project under the GNU General Public License.WEB,weblink Release notes for Linux kernel 0.12, Kernel.org, Much like Unix, Torvalds' kernel attracted the attention of volunteer programmers.FreeBSD and NetBSD (both derived from 386BSD) were released as free software when the USL v. BSDi lawsuit was settled out of court in 1993. OpenBSD forked from NetBSD in 1995. Also in 1995, The Apache HTTP Server, commonly referred to as Apache, was released under the Apache License 1.0.
Licensing{{Further|Open-source license}}{{See also|Free and open-source software#Licensing}}File:Copyleft.svg|thumb|(Copyleft]], a novel use of copyright law to ensure that works remain unrestricted, originates in the world of free software.JOURNAL, Carver, Brian W., 2005-04-05, Share and Share Alike: Understanding and Enforcing Open Source and Free Software Licenses, Berkeley Technology Law Journal, 20, 39, 1586574, )All free-software licenses must grant users all the freedoms discussed above. However, unless the applications' licenses are compatible, combining programs by mixing source code or directly linking binaries is problematic, because of license technicalities. Programs indirectly connected together may avoid this problem.The majority of free software falls under a small set of licenses. The most popular of these licenses are:WEB,weblink 1. MIT license 24%, 2. GNU General Public License (GPL) 2.0 23%, 3. Apache License 16%, 4. GNU General Public License (GPL) 3.0 9%, 5. BSD License 2.0 (3-clause, New or Revised) License 6%, 6. GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) 2.1 5%, 7. Artistic License (Perl) 4%, 8. GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) 3.0 2%, 9. Microsoft Public License 2%, 10. Eclipse Public License (EPL) 2%, Top 20 licenses, Black Duck Software, 19 November 2015, 19 November 2015, WEB,weblink "1 MIT 44.69%, 2 Other 15.68%, 3 GPLv2 12.96%, 4 Apache 11.19%, 5 GPLv3 8.88%, 6 BSD 3-clause 4.53%, 7 Unlicense 1.87%, 8 BSD 2-clause 1.70%, 9 LGPLv3 1.30%, 10 AGPLv3 1.05%, Open source license usage on GitHub.com, 2015-03-09, Ben, Balter, 2015-11-21, github.com,
- The MIT License
- The GNU General Public License v2 (GPLv2)
- The Apache License
- The GNU General Public License v3 (GPLv3)
- The BSD License
- The GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL)
- The Mozilla Public License (MPL)
- The Eclipse Public License
- Public-domain software: the copyright has expired, the work was not copyrighted (released without copyright notice before 1988), or the author has released the software onto the public domain with a waiver statement (in countries where this is possible). Since public-domain software lacks copyright protection, it may be freely incorporated into any work, whether proprietary or free. The FSF recommends the CC0 public domain dedication for this purpose.WEB, Various Licenses and Comments about Them,weblink gnu.org, 20 March 2014,
- Permissive licenses, also called BSD-style because they are applied to much of the software distributed with the BSD operating systems: these licenses are also known as copyfree as they have no restrictions on distribution. The author retains copyright solely to disclaim warranty and require proper attribution of modified works, and permits redistribution and any modification, even closed-source ones. In this sense, a permissive license provides an incentive to create non-free software, by reducing the cost of developing restricted software. Since this is incompatible with the spirit of software freedom, many people consider permissive licenses to be less free than copyleft licenses.
- Copyleft licenses, with the GNU General Public License being the most prominent: the author retains copyright and permits redistribution under the restriction that all such redistribution is licensed under the same license. Additions and modifications by others must also be licensed under the same "copyleft" license whenever they are distributed with part of the original licensed product. This is also known as a viral, protective, or reciprocal license. Due to the restriction on distribution not everyone considers this type of license to be free.
Security and reliabilityFile:ClamTK3.08.jpg|thumb|230x230px|Although nearly all computer viruses only affect Microsoft Windows,BOOK, Mookhey, K.K.; Burghate, Nilesh
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|ARCHIVEDATE=2013-09-01, antivirus software such as ClamTk (shown here) is still provided for Linux and other Unix-based systems, so that users can detect malwaremalwareThere is debate over the security of free software in comparison to proprietary software, with a major issue being security through obscurity. A popular quantitative test in computer security is to use relative counting of known unpatched security flaws. Generally, users of this method advise avoiding products that lack fixes for known security flaws, at least until a fix is available.Free software advocates strongly believe that this methodology is biased by counting more vulnerabilities for the free software systems, since their source code is accessible and their community is more forthcoming about what problems exist, (This is called "Security Through Disclosure") and proprietary software systems can have undisclosed societal drawbacks, such as disenfranchising less fortunate would-be users of free programs. As users can analyse and trace the source code, many more people with no commercial constraints can inspect the code and find bugs and loopholes than a corporation would find practicable. According to Richard Stallman, user access to the source code makes deploying free software with undesirable hidden spyware functionality far more difficult than for proprietary software.Some quantitative studies have been done on the subject.
Binary blobs and other proprietary softwareIn 2006, OpenBSD started the first campaign against the use of binary blobs in kernels. Blobs are usually freely distributable device drivers for hardware from vendors that do not reveal driver source code to users or developers. This restricts the users' freedom effectively to modify the software and distribute modified versions. Also, since the blobs are undocumented and may have bugs, they pose a security risk to any operating system whose kernel includes them. The proclaimed aim of the campaign against blobs is to collect hardware documentation that allows developers to write free software drivers for that hardware, ultimately enabling all free operating systems to become or remain blob-free.The issue of binary blobs in the Linux kernel and other device drivers motivated some developers in Ireland to launch gNewSense, a Linux based distribution with all the binary blobs removed. The project received support from the Free Software Foundation and stimulated the creation, headed by the Free Software Foundation Latin America, of the Linux-libre kernel. As of October 2012, Trisquel is the most popular FSF endorsed Linux distribution ranked by Distrowatch (over 12 months). While Debian is not endorsed by the FSF and does not use Linux-libre, it is also a popular distribution available without kernel blobs by default since 2011.
Business model{{see also|Business models for open-source software}}Selling software under any free-software licence is permissible, as is commercial use. This is true for licenses with or without copyleft.Since free software may be freely redistributed, it is generally available at little or no fee. Free software business models are usually based on adding value such as customization, accompanying hardware, support, training, integration, or certification. Exceptions exist however, where the user is charged to obtain a copy of the free application itself.WEB,weblink [libreplanet-discuss] Is there any software that is libre but not gratis, Fees are usually charged for distribution on compact discs and bootable USB drives, or for services of installing or maintaining the operation of free software. Development of large, commercially used free software is often funded by a combination of user donations, crowdfunding, corporate contributions, and tax money. The SELinux project at the United States National Security Agency is an example of a federally funded free-software project.Proprietary software, on the other hand, tends to use a different business model, where a customer of the proprietary application pays a fee for a license to legally access and use it. This license may grant the customer the ability to configure some or no parts of the software themselves. Often some level of support is included in the purchase of proprietary software, but additional support services (especially for enterprise applications) are usually available for an additional fee. Some proprietary software vendors will also customize software for a fee.The Free Software Foundation encourages selling free software. As the Foundation has written, "distributing free software is an opportunity to raise funds for development. Don't waste it!". For example, the FSF's own recommended license (the GNU GPL) states that "[you] may charge any price or no price for each copy that you convey, and you may offer support or warranty protection for a fee."Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer stated in 2001 that "open source is not available to commercial companies. The way the license is written, if you use any open-source software, you have to make the rest of your software open source." This misunderstanding is based on a requirement of copyleft licenses (like the GPL) that if one distributes modified versions of software, they must release the source and use the same license. This requirement does not extend to other software from the same developer.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}} The claim of incompatibility between commercial companies and free software is also a misunderstanding. There are several large companies, e.g. Red Hat and IBM, which do substantial commercial business in the development of free software.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
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Kitchen Remodeling Maryland
This kitchen remodel idea is great because it uses simple details very effectively. Always remember that simple does not mean simplicity. In other words, it does not imply that you need to have a plain and boring kitchen remodel idea. Now, what really work well here are the cherry wood panels on the cupboards and cabinets. The corner cabinet with the glass is a nice touch too. This is because it adds some subtle flavor to the visual profile, and it is functional in that it lets you know immediately what is in that cupboard. If you are looking to do a kitchen like this, then kitchen remodeling Maryland companies are a great option if you live there.


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Prof. Irma M. Verdonck-de Leeuw, PhD
Psychologist, Speech & Language Therapist, Linguist
Visiting addresses
VU Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences, Dept of Clinical, Neuro- and Development Psychology,
Outpatient Clinic, Room 2Y120
Postal address
Irma Verdonck-de Leeuw (1963) graduated as psychologist, speech pathologist, and linguist. She is professor at the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery of VU University Medical Center (VUmc) / Cancer Center Amsterdam, and the Section of Clinical Psychology of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. From 2010-2014 she was chair "Living with Cancer: innovative care programs and e-health" established by the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) / Alpe d'HuZes Foundation. From 2015 onwards she holds the chair "Psychosocial Oncology" established by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and VU University Medical Center.
Her research comprises four main topics: 1) Quality of life and psycho-oncology in cancer patients and their families, 2) Supportive care: the prevention and management of adverse effects of cancer and its treatment from diagnosis through anticancer treatment to post-treatment and palliative care 3) Predictive modelling: quality of life in relation to biomarkers and survival, and 4) Voice, speech, swallowing, and oral function.
The main aim is to generate knowledge on quality of life issues and psycho-oncology in cancer patients and their relatives and to assess cost-efficacy of supportive cancer care. Cohort studies focus on the impact of cancer on quality of life in relation to a broad perspective of possible moderators and mediators such as sociodemography, comorbidity, coping style, lifestyle, and tumour and treatment related aspects. Several randomised controlled trials are ongoing on cost-effectiveness of psychosocial care, allied health services, and (stepped) care programmes. A special focus is on patient empowerment and information technology to improve the efficiency of supportive care.
Irma Verdonck-de Leeuw supervises 19 PhD students and is (co-)author of more than 150 peer reviewed papers, chapters, reports and professional publications on quality of life, psycho-oncology, and voice, speech, and swallowing function in cancer patients. She obtained grants from the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF), Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMw), health care insurance companies, and others.
Irma Verdonck is program leader of the research program "Quality of life" of Research Institute CCA Cancer Center Amsterdam of VUmc and AMC. www.amsterdamresearch.org
On behalf of VUmc, she is member of the Steering Committee of the NFU project eHealth (Citrienfonds). www.nfu.nl/programma/e-health/programma
She was member (Secretary) of the Executive Committee of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Group (2013-2016), chair of the Study Group Rehabilitation and Cancer Survivorship of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) (2012-2016), and board member of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP) (2004-2010).
She is member of the Advisory Board of the patient society "Stichting Hoofd-hals" (patients with head and neck cancer). She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and was treated with surgery, radiation, chemo-, and hormone therapy. She is married and has two (twin) sons.


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If it were true, would you want to know?/
I can't remember where I heard this, but someone mentioned that there was no longer the appetite for the truth as there once was. That struck me as both sad and dangerous territory that we live in. Atheists now say, no only, that God does not exist, but it doesn't really matter if he did. With our advances in science, we have outgrown the need for God. Both of those assertions certainly make a lot of assumptions about the truth, but most people don't seem all that interested in validating those assumptions or even having the discussion.
"I don't really care" seems to be the mantra of the "meh" culture we have moved into. For many, this seems to be the feeling for even the most impacting areas of our lives – permanence and purpose of marriage, honestly about what newborns and young children really need to build the, all important, healthy foundation in life, the meaning and purpose of sex, the reality that an infant is both human and living long before birth, or our habits to use people and love things, instead of the other way around. When we don't care about the truth, the most important things in life begin to lose their purpose and meaning. As Bishop Barron once put it, we become a lazy lake with out the banks for truth that give the river it energy and direction.
We have all heard the phrases, "The truth will set you free," and, "To thine own self be true," many times, but how much do we think about what they mean and live them out? Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." As we busy our lives with worry, Netflix, travel games, and things, are we missing the entire point of life by not taking in this incredible statement seriously? Do we simply ignore it for those things in life that can never satisfy? If God is true, is it even possible that the answers in life could come from any other source? Is it possible that we can come to know our true selves or purpose if we don't acknowledge the truth about our source?
Take a few minutes each day to ask yourself what really matters in this life, and if we are readying ourselves properly for the next. Are our ideas and plans actually getting us closer to the truth, to God, to others, and to our true self, or might it be possible that the plans we were made for are actually better? Think about the things you believe to be true, and then ask yourself how you reached that conclusion. If you find yourself not really caring to know, ask yourself, "How is it working out so far?" If you find yourself not sure or not believing in God or Christ, ask yourself, "If it were true, would I want to know?" This may turn out to be the most important question in your life that you answer truthfully. It may leave you on a path that you will never regret.


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The Reading Room Press
General Info
The Reading Room Press is based in Quenington in Gloucestershire; it was begun in 2002 by Miles Wigfield. It commissions wood engravers to illustrate some of the publications.
Press and Type Info
The press began with two full cases of 60pt and 70pt Caslon acquired from John Randle of the Whittington Press. Miles now uses some polymer type as well as metal and two Albion presses.
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A. S. J. Tessimond and Ceri Richards, An Advertisers Alphabet (2015)
Viscount Carlo, On Collecting Books and Printing Them Too (2015)
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AA, Acting | BA, Psychology
MFA, Screenwriting
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The Life and Death of
Tommy Chaos & Stacey Danger
Michael Lukk Litwak, Director
PBS: What was it like working with Doc King and Valerie Brody? How did you know from their auditions that they would be right for the roles as Tommy Chaos and Stacey Danger?
MICHAEL: They are both such wonderful people and were great collaborators. We had a lot of people read for both roles but when they read it was immediately clear that they got the tone and knew that having a more understated performance was what was going to ground the movie from all of its other crazy elements. We did a couple of rehearsals and all hung out a little bit just to get comfortable around each other and I was so impressed by them by the end of the process. They are both very youthful but also had a lot of maturity and interesting life experience behind them that I think they were able to funnel into their roles.
(excerpt from AADA's training philosophy)
The American Academy of Dramatic ArtS
An Immersive Educational Experience
To gain understanding of acting's many dynamics, students are expertly led through academic, physical and psychological explorations. Training begins with acting history, text analysis, and renowned techniques including Strasberg, Meisner, and Hagen. The academic side is then married with the precise study of movement, speech, voice and sensory work.
The Academy's unique and intensive education involves the actor's whole being. An important part of this process includes a highly personal inward journey to better understand one's emotional reach by breaking down internal barriers. When this is combined with a diversity of acting methods and physical awareness, it develops an instrument unique to the individual.


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This is the retyped text of a letter from Roche Laboratories. Contact the company for a copy of any referenced enclosures.
Dear Physician,
A few weeks ago, we advised you of a critical shortage of CYTOVENE-IV (ganciclovir sodium for injection) and asked that you consider alternative therapies or management strategies for your patients in order to avoid a complete out-of-stock situation.
Despite the implementation of a system to manage the available stock, demand exceeds our ability to supply Cytovene IV. Regretfully, we must inform you that will soon face a complete out-of-stock situation. While we expect to receive periodic shipments of Cytovene IV over the next few months, we may experience intermittent complete out-of-stock situations until the middle of the second quarter. We at Roche urge you to continue to explore alternative treatment therapies or management strategies for your patients.
This temporary situation affects only the IV formulation and not the oral formulation of Cytovene (ganciclovir capsules). Please consider using the oral formulation wherever appropriate. Valcyte tablets (valganciclovir HCl) are also available for the treatment of CMV retinitis in patients with AIDS.
Roche is fully committed the prevention and treatment of CMV disease and we are working as quickly as possible to resolve the current situation.
We regret any inconvenience this situation may cause and we appreciate your patience and support as we work to meet your needs. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call the Roche professional product information department at 1-800-526-6367, Monday - Friday 8 AM - 6 PM EST.
Please see a complete Cytovene and Valcyte product information enclosed.
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Reality Winner, teenage hackers, and unconstitutional blocking.
Encryption faces a Mayday
The last seven-odd days have been more than eventful in the UK. While the General Election is understandably the headline of the day, it's the government's response to last weekend's London terror attacks that could have the most impact on technology companies and the people who use their services.
"Enough is enough," said then - and likely still – Prime Minister Theresa May in the wake of the attacks. "We cannot allow this ideology the safe space it needs to breed. Yet that is precisely what the internet, and the big companies that provide internet-based services, provide."
May and the Conservative government often use such attacks as fuel for greater internet regulation, backdoors into systems, and to water down encryption.
In a commentary piece for the Guardian, Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron warned that the issue of online terrorism would not be solved with 'political gimmicks or by banning particular technologies'.
"If we turn the internet into a tool for censorship and surveillance, the terrorists will have won. We won't make ourselves safer by making ourselves less free."
Facebook and Twitter both reaffirmed their desire to prevent their platforms being used for nefarious deeds. "We want Facebook to be a hostile environment for terrorists," said Simon Milner, Director of Policy at Facebook, while Twitter's UK Head of Policy Nick Pickles said that "Terrorist content has no place on Twitter."
Meanwhile Australia's attorney-general George Brandis and cyber security special advisor Alastair MacGibbon have both suggested they want a way around encryption, but somehow want it without creating backdoors, which is pretty much not possible.
Apple WWDC
Apple held its annual WWDC event this week. Announcements were mostly about incremental improvements – including new versions of MacOS, iOS, WatchOs, TVOS – and the usual updates to hardware. There was a big redesign for the App Store, and this version of MacOS – High Sierra, comes with virtual reality capabilities.
The unsurprising surprise reveal was the Siri-enabled smart speaker, the HomePod. Tim Cook & co. seem to be pitching the device around music initially, rather than an AI assistant or home controller. It looks quite nice though.
Winner and the NSA not winning
The NSA has suffered another leak. The Intercept this week posted a Top Secret report detailing Russian hacking efforts relating to the 2016 US election. According to the report, at least one US voting software supplier suffered a cyber-attack at the hands of Russian intelligence, while spear-phishing emails were sent to over 100 local election officials in the days leading up to the election.
However, the leaker of that report, 25-year-old government contractor Reality Leigh Winner, has been arrested for leaking the information to The Intercept. She was apparently caught thanks to nearly invisible dots printed on the documents she printed, which the Intercept then uploaded online. According to prosecutors, Winner wanted to "burn the White House down."
In a statement to the Freedom of the Press Foundation, fellow whistle-blower Ed Snowden criticised Winner's arrest and her charges under the US Espionage Act:
"The prosecution of any journalistic source without due consideration by the jury as to the harm or benefit of the journalistic activity is a fundamental threat to the free press. As long as a law like this [the US Espionage Act] remains on the books in a country that values fair trials, it must be resisted."
In related news, the NSA has decided not to reveal how many US citizens it has collected data on.
A study by Stamford University has found that US-based Unicorn startups are over-valued by an average of 51%. Recognisable names in the list of most overvalued include Box (by 195%), Datto (202%), Nutanix (156%), and Square (171%).
SoftBank has acquired AlphaGoogle's robotic duo Boston Dynamics and Schaft, Uber has reportedly snapped up Luxe, AT&T now owns Brocade's Vyatta technology, Snapchat has bought ad-analaytics startup Placed, Emergency Communications Network (ECN) has merged with Send Word Now to create OnSolve, Alteryx has snaffled Yhat, and VR startup Mindmaze has splashed out for Gait Up.
Is Facebook spying on you through your webcam? It's an old rumour that the company has repeatedly denied, but a newly found patent from the company has reignited the suspicion. Techniques For Emotion Detection and Content Delivery looks at detecting emotion using 'imagining components', i.e. webcams. The social network may also be working on another messaging app targeted at teens, but with parental controls available.
In other news, Police in Wales became the first in the UK to make an arrest thanks to automated facial recognition technology. South Wales Police made an arrest in Cardiff thanks to facial recognition technology equipped onto a roaming police van. Although tested while the Champion's League final was being held in the city, police say the suspect is a local man.
Criminals are getting younger and younger these days. A 14-year-old boy this week became the first person in Japan to be arrested for creating and distributing ransomware. The un-named boy, from Kanagawa prefecture, told police he developed the malware – which infected around 100 computers –as a test of his skills after teaching himself using information found online.
"I tested my skills, and I could make one," he reportedly told police.
Unconstitutional social media habits
If the President blocks you on Twitter, is it unconstitutional? One group is looking to find out. The Knight First Amendment Institute, a First Amendment group based at Columbia University sent a letter to President Trump demanding that he unblock two people who had criticised him on Twitter.
In it, they claim the President's Twitter account counts as a "designated public forum", and is therefore protected by the First Amendment – which includes the right to free speech.
The two users in questions are Joseph M. Papp (@joepabike), reportedly blocked for using the hashtag #fakeleader, and Holly O'Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) for using a GIF of the Pope looking uncomfortable and writing "This is pretty much how the whole world sees you."
"Though the architects of the Constitution surely didn't contemplate presidential Twitter accounts, they understood that the President must not be allowed to banish views from public discourse simply because he finds them objectionable," said Jameel Jaffer, the Knight Institute's executive director. "Having opened this forum to all comers, the President can't exclude people from it merely because he dislikes what they're saying."
In other political social media news, Conservative Tim Loughton is the UK MP who receives the most abuse on Twitter. The study - conducted by the University of Central Lancashire between 22nd December and 9th May – examined the 681,084 @ messages to politicians, and found the East Worthing and Shoreham MP had received the most abuse. Second on the list was Labour's Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle Central. Sadly the study didn't go into the quality of the abuse, which is often of the highest calibre.
Bitcoin hits another high
Another week, another all-time high for Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency hit a record of $2,911 per BTC this week. That price is over $1900 up compared to its value against the dollar at the start of the year. While speaking to people at InfoSec Europe this week, several people suggested that part of this surge in value can be attributed to the recent rise in ransomware headlines and payments.
Ice, Ice (Phone) Baby
Despite some nifty features, the Amazon Fire phone was ultimately a flop. But is Amazon plotting a second coming of the device it killed off in 2015? According to Gadgets 360, Amazon will be having another stab at mobiles, but focusing on markets such as India instead of the US, and will keep the device closer to the standard Android experience. The device is currently called 'Ice', probably to prevent Fire phone failure flashback.
In other Amazon news, the company announced a discount to the cost of Prime membership for people receiving government assistance. Membership will cost $5.99 per month compared to the regular $10.99, and be available to people on programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
No Robotax
According to a new study from Epson, the majority of manufacturing workers don't think robots will steal their jobs. This is despite pretty much every study you read about automation predicting (or in fact, showing) that automation and robots will and already are putting people out of jobs.
Some suggest Universal Basic Income. Some, such as Bill Gates, suggest a tax on robots to fund UBI initiatives. The EU rejected such a proposal in February, and last week Andrus Ansip, the European Commissioner for the Digital Single Market (DSM) reiterated that rejection. When asked about a robot tax, he replied, "No way. No way."
"The aim of taxation is not just (to) collect revenues … But to increase salaries of teachers and police," he told CNBC. "Taxes are also to have some influence over some processes. I fully agree that we have to tax bad habits, for example, pollution, or smoking, or drinking alcoholic drinks, this I can understand."
IoT burial urns
Security expert Bruce Schneier this week said everything is now a computer, and this apparently now includes our final resting place. We've already seen 'digital gravestones', and now one startup is offering IoT urns. The Bios Incube is a smart pot plant-come-burial-plot designed to house your biodegradable urn, from which the ashes of your loved one grows into a tree. The Incube 'combines the insights of tree growth with data from the soil and its environment and waters it accordingly'.
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Stepping Up • Part 4
There is a classic scene in the 1989 movie Field of Dreams when the main character, Ray, asks a heart-revealing question. He has been asked by a mysterious voice to transform his Iowa cornfield into a baseball field. He does everything he has been asked to do and he finally reaches his breaking point toward the end of the movie. His true heart is revealed when he angrily asks, "I've done everything I've been asked to do and I haven't once asked what's in it for me!" His friend then quickly responds, "What are you saying Ray?" Ray then slows down his answer and says, "I'm saying…what's in it…for me?" These words land heavy on the viewer. We know what it feels like to have our motives exposed. All along we try to serve and give and sacrifice out of sincerity, but in the end, we all have the question, "What's in it for me?"
This weekend we looked at a story that also hits painfully close to home. This was the story in Joshua 7 when Achan's selfishness and greed not only hurt him, but those around him. Achan allowed the desire for "me" to become greater than the good of "we." In the end it not only hurt Achan, but it hurt those who lived around Achan. His unwillingness to step up and follow God by faith had a result not just in his life, but the lives of those around him.
Being a part of a church is no small deal at all. We are entering into a brotherhood and sisterhood of people who God has called together. He builds His people to do something that matters in the world. Much like the human body, all of the parts must work together in unity for the sake of the most good for His glory. Our fingers do not ask why they must do what the brain asks them to do. What's in it for the fingers? Yet they work in unity to play out the intended function and purpose of both the brain and the fingers. If you've ever smashed your finger with a hammer, you know that your entire body reacts (and those around you had better cover their ears). Body parts do not have the choice of operating in an individualistic way. Each part is committed to investing in what benefits the whole instead of selfish gain.
Another revealing phrase we often say is, "I have to" as opposed to "I get to." There is a huge difference between "I have to go pick up the kids from school" and "I get to serve my family by picking up the kids from school." We often are guilty of seeing serving opportunities as "taking one for the team" or as a necessary evil. Instead, what would it look like if we stepped up and said, "I have an opportunity to invest in something here that will matter for a very long time." What if we stopped merely asking, "What's in it for me?" Our culture is unashamedly individualistic. We live and move in our phones and devices and fenced in yards. In order to maintain our public persona, we look out for ourselves, mind our own business, and even keep our mess to ourselves. This mentality greatly damages and hinders the church.
Read the following sentence: You need people. Now read it backwards. Both statements are true. The principle that we all must accept is that we are needy and needed. Living as a community and family of faith, our church will rise and fall together. When we selflessly step up together, we can have a greater impact, everyone playing his or her part in the whole. When you don't step up, it affects everyone around you. What would it look like for us to commit to "we" instead of "me"? What would it look like to ask, "What's in it for us?"
True Steps
Recently, my husband and I were following God's leading, which required us to sell our house. We knew our home had increased in value quite a bit, so we were expecting a nice profit that we could spend on a new house, new furniture, etc. This was exciting for me!
We had always made it a priority to consistently give a percentage of our income to our local church; however, after prayer and reflection of our hearts, we realized that the money from this sale was not ours, but God's. At first, it was a hard realization, but upon surrendering this area to Jesus, we knew we wanted to give away a portion of the profit towards the furthering of God's Kingdom. After all, He has always provided for our needs in extravagant ways (much more than just basic needs).
So we were obedient! And I can say that it was, honestly, such a fun and enriching experience to be generous in this way and acknowledge God's work and provision in our lives in such a tangible way through giving.
Personal Reflection
1. Though God is not dependent on us, how does the Journey need you to step up during this time? In other words, why is your giving commitment needed?
2. What would you say is keeping you from taking the next step on The Giving Journey?
Discussion Questions
1. What was your big takeaway from this past week's sermon? How about from this week's devotional reading?
2. Would you be willing to share with the group how you answered #1 and #2 from the Personal Reflection questions?
3. Describe a situation when one part greatly affected the whole in a negative way. (Body injury, ingredient, car problem, etc.)
4. Can you think of an example when your desire for "me" affected "we"?
5. Would you agree that we are needy and needed? Discuss how this changes how you view your role at church.
6. How could Stepping Up as a church together have a greater impact than just a few of us Stepping Up?
7. In an unselfish way, what exactly is "in it for you" personally?
Prayer Devotions
Read – Joshua 7:1-24
Stepping Up to seek the good of others, not just living for myself.
Achan's selfishness not only hurt him but those around him. Your decisions not only impact you, but those around you. Achan allowed the desire for "me" to become greater than the good of "we." When "we" don't step up with faith in God, it hurts all of us. Let's step up in faith, leave our selfishness behind and be the "we." When we step up together, we make a bigger impact than stepping up alone. When we don't step up together it affects everyone around us.
Pray – I ask that Your Holy Spirit remove the selfishness from me. I know You want me to do what is right all the time. I am Yours Jesus; help me to eliminate any thoughts, practices, or possessions that hinder my devotion to You. Awaken me to see Your desire, turning my inward focus to an outward focus. I pray You would reveal to me my contribution to the "we." Show me what my part is to impact Your kingdom, oh Lord. In Jesus Name, Amen.


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Shai Maestro has a presence and maturity that belies his years. His playing is rhythmically complex, yet sounds beautiful and natural at the same time. It has a certain melodic grace and touch.
We first met years ago in Paris – at the time he was making a name for himself touring with bassist Avishai Cohen. I remember later hearing him play with Ari Hoenig's regular Monday night group at Smalls. They performed one of Ari's tunes in 11/8 and at one point everyone stopped playing and it was just Shai improvising effortlessly over this complex rhythmic form. When I first wrote the duet, I was thinking about Shai and how he could make an "odd" meter sound simple.
The piece itself is basically a 12 bar blues in 9/8, with the bassline split at the halfway point of each bar. We ended up recording six takes – each one was very different in character and mood. To me, it felt like a testament to Shai's endless creativity. One of the great by-products of this project has been the growth and learning I've experienced while hearing each musician interpret the music. By the time we recorded the duet, Shai had been working on this 9/8 rhythm from many different angles, and ended up teaching me new ways to interpret it even though I had written the piece. To me, this is musical collaboration at its best– one where the exchange of ideas and inspiration is circular.
In addition to acknowledging Shai's great generosity in being involved with this project, I want to give a big thanks to Spike Wilner, owner of Smalls Jazz Club, for providing his venue for this recording.
For more about Shai: www.shaimaestro.com


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Mike Tyson finally apologized to Holyfield for biting off his ear.
He said, "Believe it or not, I have learned many things about how to behave in society while I was in jail. So I would like to apologize to Mr. Holyfield for biting his ear in such a beastly way. Next time I promise to use a knife and fork."


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About me.
I could give you a summary of my life, my interests and my qualifications, but at the moment, I don't have the time.
I suggest you stay tuned to this blog and build up your opinion of me based on my posts, rather than some narcissistic summary of myself that you would usually find in an about me section of a website.


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Hey artist friends!
Guess what? As Bob Dylan once sang, the times they are a changin' — and it's all for the best. Gone are the days of booking your tours with typewriters and fax machines! There are some truly amazing tools out there in the market that you ought to be in the know about! That is if you are anything like me and are obsessed with being efficient and truly productive with your time!
Here are my favourites that I highly recommend with links and a quick overview of why I think they will help change your life for the better! I'll keep my descriptions short and to the point so you can just get on with giving them a test whirl!
#1 – Artist Growth
What: Artist Growth is a backend software that helps you organize all your tour info, finances, and calendar as an artist or manager. This tool truly streamlines your life and there is a place to keep track of everything. The app brings it to mobile seamlessly.
Why: Worry less about forgetting the millions of details you need to oversee as an artist, manager, or tour manager and put them all in an organized place. Invite your band or team in to the app and ensure everyone is on the same page. What's not to love?
Link: https://artistgrowth.com
#2 – Trackd
What: Mobile recording studio for tracking demos. Record quick ideas direct to the phone. Share them with your bandmates and producer easily within the app! Jot down lyrics and record rough cuts quickly.
Why: Because you are still using voice notes to record your precious song ideas, and that's just whack! Time for an upgrade! Also the Trackd community is pretty strong and you might find a new collaborator if you play your cards right!
Link: http://trackdmusic.com/
#3 – Sparkplug
What: A network of musicians renting gear out to each other for short term use. Like the AirBNB of music gear!
Why: Cause you broke! And you spent so much money on that gear that ends up sitting around when you're not using it. So why not make some cash money off it?Link: https://www.sparkplug.it/
#4 – Show.co
What: Beautifully designed direct marketing tools made with artists in mind. Their tool box boasts an email for a download, or social unlocks among others. Truly useful tools that are easy to plug in to your website and social media.
Why: Because data capture is truly important and if you are going to giveaway content you should ask for something in return! And why not ask with a sleek Show.co widget? Check out Ghost's active campaign.
Link: http://www.show.co/
#5 – MusicGlue
What: Online store platform and artist tools to help you make the most of your direct-to-fan online sales!
Why: Because we all need an online store to make money, and this one looks great and is easy to use! Sufjan Stevens, Mumford & Sons, and Enter Shikari are already onboard.
Link: https://www.musicglue.com/
#6 – PledgeMusic
What: Direct-to-fan and pre-order platform that allows you to reward your super fans for their loyalty through exclusives and experiences!
Why: Direct-to-fan is the way of the future and bands who truly embrace it are already seeing the benefits in the form of thousands of dollars that could have been otherwise untapped in your career. PledgeMusic has created a tool that will help you identify your superfans and communicate with them directly. In the music industry today this is a powerful thing!
Link: http://www.pledgemusic.com/
#7 – Tunestars
What: A social media aggregator that helps fans follow their favourite artists across a large number of platforms in one organized feed! Comment and like in-stream without having to open 200 apps.
Why: Because this is the future of consumption! Apps like Tunestars make the fan experience concise and manageable. Sign up for your artist account and be a part of their growing community early.
Link: http://tunestars.com/
#8 – Bandsquare
What: An artist touring tool that helps you see real time data about ticket buyers, locations, and allows fans to 'request' tour dates in their markets so artists/managers can assess if there is an overwhelming demand in a market that is not listed on their tour dates.
Why: Data is king and Bandsquare's dashboard provides you with oodles of it! Start mapping out smart tours!
Link: https://www.bandsquare.com/
#9 – Next Big Sound
What: Music data analytics aggregated from all major social and streaming platforms. Next Big Sound helps you measure online impact and growth.
Why: Because like I already said – Data is king! Of course too much data could hold you back, but what's great about Next Big Sound is they present helpful info in a clear way that you can truly implement in to helping map out your artist development, PR, marketing, and touring strategies. There is no reason to be going at it blind anymore!
Link: https://www.nextbigsound.com/
#10 – Wix Music
What: A tool that lets you build fun and engaging artist websites really quickly and most importantly, cheaply!
Why: Cause your website had better be slick!
Link: http://www.wix.com/music/website
Have fun with these and thanks for reading!
– Sari
Sari Delmar is the Founder and CEO of AB Co., a North American digital, lifestyle, and communications agency that specializes in music programs and events. Sari has spoken at international conferences (Big Sound, Canadian Music Week), sits on the Toronto Music Advisory Council and the Women in Music Canada board, and was profiled in the Globe and Mail Small business column ("from Music Fan to Music mogul") in 2014. In 2015, Sari was awarded with an International Women Achievers' Award in the Entertainment category and named as a Rising Star in ProfitGuide and Chatelaine's Top 100 Canadian Female Entrepreneurs list. Learn more about the work AB does at: http://WeAreAB.co.


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This assignment is rooted in the tradition of Feminist Photography, which first appeared in the 1960s. Women photographers had their place before this, and in the very early days , 'those with ability found professional photography a refreshingly level playing field.' (Ang, 2014, p114) [1] but it was limited to the wealthy, as only they could afford the necessary equipment. People such as Julia Margaret Cameron, Zaida Ben Yusef, Anna Atkins and Gertrude Käsebier were among those who made a name for themselves before and around the beginning of the 20th century. On the whole, their images tended to be more artistic than documentary in nature.
In the period from the beginning of the 20th century to the Second World War, women photographers gradually expanded their acceptable remit to include social documentary, domestic and vernacular photography and fashion, as well as an under-reported representation as war photographers [2]. However, it was only with the huge upsurge of the so-called Second Wave of Feminism of the 1960s [3] that the place of women in society and more specifically as photographers was addressed. This was the period of history that spawned the feminist photographer – one who used photography to make specific and overt political points about women's place in the world.
The 1970s was a hugely creative period for both feminist artists and photographers, and the exhibition Feminist Avantgarde of the 1970s, [4][25] which was shown at The Photographers Gallery in London in 2016 revealed the range and ability of work that was undertaken at that time. Of particular interest to my assignment was that produced by Barbara Kruger [5], with its use of words overlaying images in a Dada advertising style, Francesca Woodman's use of the body in performance to make specific points about her place in the world, [6] and Carolee Schneemann's reclamation of the female nude as a feminist symbol through tableaux. [7] Some of the work was aggressive in style, with overt use of female nudity to make people feel embarrassed and ashamed, such as VALIE EXPORT's Genital Panic [8], which actively courted hostility in its audience. Others used self-mutilation to make their point, such as Karin Mack [9] and a third group questioned their place in society through the different roles that they were required to take, e.g. mother, lover, working woman, etc. (Martha Wilson [10] Marcella Campagnano [9].
From the 1990s a new wave of feminism began to appear – The Third – which has focused on 'the micropolitics of gender equality' [3] and which continues to this day. This has been attempting to find an acceptable path between the aggressive politics of 1970s and 1980s feminism, with its hint of butch women in dungarees which is actively rejected by many younger women, and the selfie generation – obsessed with how they look, and who often see current feminism as permission to choose whether to seek equality and independence or the role of the traditional Stay At Home Mother/Wife/Girlfriend. Alongside this, views about gender and cultural politics are changing at an ever-increasing pace, with non-binary, non-gendered and LGBTQ groups each claiming a Gaze of their own and intersectionality, gender mainstreaming, and the reframing of woman as 'subject, not object', all being added to the mix. This is outlined in the concluding chapter of Angela McRobbie's The Aftermath of Feminism (2009) [11] and leads to concerns about whether diluting the message too much risks losing it altogether.
It is not until one is shown a clear alternative that some of the baggage that mainstream arts is carrying becomes obvious. Throughout this course unit, I have been considering different aspects of how much of our world is wholly perceived through the lens of the Male Gaze, a term coined by film critic Laura Mulvey in her 1975 essay 'Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema' [12] and which is defined as
The perspective of a notionally typical heterosexual man considered as embodied in the audience or intended audience for films and other visual media, characterized by a tendency to objectify or sexualize women.
'it's because of the male gaze that female characters are regularly eroticized' Oxford Dictionary (n.d.) [13]
With the concept of the Male Gaze having been accepted, it was only a matter of time before feminists asked whether a Female Gaze might also exist [14], and more lately a Non-gendered Gaze, and we began to wonder what art using the female gaze might look like. Jill Soloway brilliantly outlined it in her lecture On the Female Gaze (TIFF Uncut, 2016) [15]. Two books which consider this are Annie Liebowitz's Women [16], which is a series of portraits of some of the important women in world affairs around the millennium, (although I was not convinced at her lecture recently that she specifically started with a feminist viewpoint, and she indicated that it may have been added by Sontag) and Charlotte Janse's Girl on Girl: Art and Photography in the Age of the Female Gaze [17], which considers work by 40 female photographers from all over the world in a refreshing reversal of the usual male-oriented photographic anthology. The latter book in particular is fascinating in the way it subtlely offers an alternative viewpoint on matters as varied as Nakeya Brown's Hair Stories Untold [18] and Pinar Yolaçan's Maria (2007) [19] a series on Afro-Brazilian matriarchs, whom she dresses in handmade costumes of meat and offal. It soon becomes abundantly clear that half the world's population has views that are quite different from the historic patriarchal one, and that those views are interesting and as worthy of exploration as the more traditional male ones.
Bringing this from the general to the particular, my assignment uses the concept of the female gaze to question where women are really positioned in today's society. It draws on the performative aspects of work by photographers including, Carol Schneemann, Francesca Woodman, Cindy Sherman and Jo Spence's Phototherapy series [20], whose work specialises in using the female body as a prop/clothes horse to make political and social points. Schneemann and Woodman were often unclothed in their work and used the environment of the studio to make their point, while for Sherman and Spence the clothing is an important part of the performance, connoting different domestic and societal roles.
I have written previously [21] about the work of the Albarran Cabrera duo, who use gold leaf as a part of their image making, and my own early experiments using similar techniques. On the whole, one cannot actually see the gold leaf in their work, as it is usually only the back of the works, but I rather like being able to see the leaf around the edges of the image – it firmly acknowledges its presence and provides the opportunity for symbolic value.
Process of work towards the final assignment
As has been stated previously, the starting point for the assignment was a series of silhouette images that I made from a photoshoot. My early experiments with them included printing them on thin washi paper and backing them with gold leaf, so that there was a hint of it showing through the paper.
I also tried using words around the images, which I liked but which did not provide sufficient depth of meaning for an assignment. However, it did produce the variable of using the images in reverse silhouette, offering the opportunity of viewing them as two different sides to the story.
At this point, I became interested in how the series could be presented so that the gold leaf would be visible but also contained, as it is very fragile. Further experiments using some of the book making skills which I had begun to learn at the SW OCA's workshop day [22] gave me the idea of remodelling a Sewn and Tied Binding [23] to include a window within each page, and sandwiching the images back to back. When sewn together the final result becomes a book that one can view from either end, but with each end beginning a different story.
The final part of the production process was to make a box in which to present the fragile book, initially to protect it, but also to add an element of mystery and value to the object inside. I made the box from instructions found in Marie Clayton's (2017) Ultimate Papercraft Bible, p141 – Made to measure box [24].
The overall aim was to produce a physical piece of work that had a story to tell, but in which the materiality of the piece added layers to that story. I have avoided giving too many suggestions in the Assignment itself about what viewers might like to read into the object, but will outline a few here:-
- the box as container (Pandora's Box) and as mystery (The Box of Delights)
- the physical book giving gravitas and value to the images as well as being a showcase for them
- the images being seen through windows (voyeuristic, trapped, exhibits-objects)
- the gold leaf extending raggedly from underneath the images, with occasional spots on the surface (imperfection, partially hidden value/worth of women to society)
- the silhouetted figure (everywoman) who is clothed and shoed (not vulnerable, strong)
- the double-ended nature of the book – whichever end one begins, the story becomes the same, and it is binary in nature. One can either start from a good, white demon or angel, but the internal story moves to the reverse, but identical conclusion, a bad, black demon or angel.
- the powerful strength of the poses – there is nothing submissive about them at all.
- the concept of woman as being a stereotype, either good or bad, and its transformation between the two ends (angel and demon) to indicate that there is a middle ground.
However, despite all these meaningful connotations, the overarching feelings that it provokes for me is one of exuberant play and the joy of collaborating with other women.
Finally, I would like to thank Kate Aston for all her help during the process of making this assignment and for pointing me towards her post [25] on the Feminist Avantgarde exhibition. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend this myself and her review was very helpful.. She has been a great source of support and ideas throughout.
- Ang, Tom (2014) Photography: The Definitive Visual History. London: Dorling Kindersley.
- Taylor-Lind, Anastasia (2017) 'Women Photographers Are Being Written Out of the War Narrative.' In: Time.com [online]. At: http://time.com/4694204/women-war-photographers (Accessed on 09.01.18)
- Dorey-Stein, Caroline (2015) ' A Brief History: The Three Waves of Feminism.' At: https://www.progressivewomensleadership.com/a-brief-history-the-three-waves-of-feminism/ (Accessed on 09.01.18)
- Güner, Fisun (2016) 'Feminist art of the 1970s: knives, nudity and terrified men' [online] In: guardian.co.uk At: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/womens-blog/2016/oct/03/feminist-art-of-the-1970s-knives-nudity-and-terrified-men (Accessed on 09.01.18)
- Woodward, Holly (2017) 'Barbara Kruger, Sarah Sense and abstract layers of meaning.' [online blog] In: Holly's OCA I&P Blog. At: https://hollyocaidentityplace.wordpress.com/2017/08/17/barbara-kruger-sarah-sense-and-abstract-layers-of-meaning/ (Accessed on 09.01.18)
- Tate (n.d.) 'Francesca Woodman 1958–1981' [online] At: http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/francesca-woodman-10512(Accessed on 09.01.18)
- Rose, Steve (2014) 'Carolee Schneemann: 'I never thought I was shocking." [online] In: guardian.co.uk At: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2014/mar/10/carole-schneemann-naked-art-performance (Accessed on 09.01.18)
- Tate (2007) VALIE EXPORT Action Pants: Genital Panic 1969 [online] At: http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/export-action-pants-genital-panic-p79233 (Accessed: 09.01.18)
- Poyner, Rick (2016) 'Feminist scrutiny.' In: eyemagazine.com At: http://www.eyemagazine.com/opinion/article/feminist-scrutiny (Accessed on 09.01.18)
- MOMA (n.d.) Martha Wilson: A Portfolio of Models, 1974. [online] At: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/165440 (Accessed on 09.01.18)
- McRobbie, Angela (2009) The Aftermath of Feminism: gender, culture and social change. London: Sage Publications.
- Mulvey, Laura (2009), "Visual pleasure and narrative cinema". In: Mulvey, Laura, Visual and other pleasures (2nd ed.), Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 14–30.
- Oxford Dictionaries (n.d.) 'Definition: Male Gaze.' [online] At: https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/male_gaze (Accessed: 09.01.18)
- Loreck, Janice (2016) 'Explainer: what does the 'male gaze' mean, and what about a female gaze?' [online] In: theconversation.com At: http://theconversation.com/explainer-what-does-the-male-gaze-mean-and-what-about-a-female-gaze-52486 (Accessed on 09.01.18)
- Soloway, Jill. (2016). On the Female Gaze. [Online Video]. 11 September 2016. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnBvppooD9I. (Accessed: 09.01.18)
- Liebowitz, Annie & Sontag, Susan (1999) Women. New York: Random House.
- Janse, Charlotte (2017) Girl on Girl: Art and Photography in the Age of the Female Gaze. London: Laurence King Publishers.
- Brown, Nakeya (n.d.) Hair Stories Untold. [Online] Available at: http://www.nakeyab.com/Biography. [Accessed 09.01.18)
- Saatchi Gallery (n.d.) Selected works by Pinar Yolaçan. [online] At: http://www.saatchigallery.com/artists/pinar_yolacan.htm (Accessed on 09.01.18)
- Woodward, Holly (2015) Photographers – Jo Spence (1934-1992). [online blog] In: Holly's OCA Blog C&N At: https://hollyocacontextnarrative.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/photographers-jo-spence-1934-1992/ (Accessed on 09.01.18)
- Woodward, Holly (2017) Some experiments in homage to Albarran Cabrera. [online blog] In: Holly's OCA I&P Blog. At: https://hollyocaidentityplace.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/some-experiments-in-homage-to-albarran-cabrera/ (Accessed on 09.01.18)
- Woodward, Holly (2017) Saturday 14th October. In: South West OCA October 14th newsletter. At: http://www.ocasa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SWOCA-October-14th-2017.pdf (Accessed on 09.01.18)
- Woodward, Holly (2017) Preparations for assignment 5. [online blog] In: Holly's OCA I&P Blog. At: https://hollyocaidentityplace.wordpress.com/2017/11/08/preparation-for-assignment-5/ (Accessed on 09.01.18)
- Clayton, Maria (2017) Ultimate Papercraft Bible. London: Collins & Brown.
- Aston, Kate (2016) Feminist Avant-Garde of the 1970s – The Photographers' Gallery 8.10.16 [online blog] In: Kate Aston: welcome to expressing your vision At: https://kateastoneyv.wordpress.com/2016/10/09/feminist-avant-garde-of-the-1970s-the-photographers-gallery-8-10-16/ (Accessed on 09.01.18)


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Friday, 23 May 2008
Orc shoot completed!
2 weeks ago we completed the most ambitious shoot of the film. It was an intense 4 day shoot where featuring a large band of Orcs and some choreographed fights. Epping Forest was our location and our crew of 48 people camped out for 4 days at Debden House Campsite. Was a great shoot enjoyed by all, and an impressive acheivement for a low budget film.
There will be some proper updates appearing about this on our website, but in the meantime here's a few stills from this shoot.
We're working on some short teaser clips, to put online soon.
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SAGE 2D & 3D fans1,360 members Fans & Clans
For fans of C&C, BFME and Dune games, plus every game using one of the universes as its battleground.
My real name is Mikael and I live in Sweden. Another big hobby besides computers and games is cars, fast cars! I have hade a lot of cars already and I have them on display on a Swedish car fan site called garaget.org. If you want you can take a look here:
-=I´m the Professional amateur!=-
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This group is for automotive enthusiasts of all kinds.
hey you must have seen my new mod it builds more buildings in san fierro. only 25 members are allowed. and those who can mod gta san. lets create a tc...
This group is for everyone that comes from or lives in sweden.
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Is there anyway to get your supercar mod to be entered like all the other cheats on PS4 ?? As my comp knowledge is minimal but just want a driveway full of supercars!! :-D
No, not yet for consoles...
hi. actually your new real car for GTA V has input bug, which causes problem. would you please fix it ? as I am so excited about your work. thank you
It seems like it is a random bug and causes GTA 5 with or without mods installed to get this input error. I can´t for the moment fix this problem because non of my beta testers manage to get this problem. In the mean time try google your problem or go to rockstars support forum for answers.
Hi buddy
Nice work with real cars mods,I can't wait to test GTA V real cars :)
And I think you big fan for cars,what you favorite car ?
Hi man! Yes, cars have Always been a fascination for me. WOW my favorite car... That´s a hard question. But i will have to say, Toyota Supra MKIV Euro Spec.
Good one
I love dodge challenger :D
I hope see it in RC4 GTA V :P
for you!? absolutely!
Witch one do you prefer , the old or the new one?
Dodge challenger srt8 2015
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