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I moved to London at the age of 19 having grown up in the West Sussex countryside with my parents and my sister. Being a Reiki Master, my Mum always had a keen interest in alternative therapies, as well as Buddhism; taking us on regular trips to the monastery, which is where a lot of my influence has come from …although at this time I was looking to see what the "real" world had to offer and ended up working as a PA in Finance for 15 years.
In 2012, following 3 redundancies, I went looking for a more meaningful way of making a living and accidently stumbled across a free Life Coaching weekend course. With nothing to lose I went along with an open mind and the experience was a revelation to me. The positive energy and encouragement that filled the room left me wanting more, it was a far cry away from the cut throat attitudes I was so used to being around. A few months later, after some up's and down's with work, various challenging relationships and a 6-month waiting list to see a counsellor through my GP, a friend suggested I see a Hypnotherapist. I had no idea what to expect and knew nothing about this kind of therapy but again with an open mind and an unshakable feeling of low-self esteem I started having sessions with Jacqueline.
The impact for me was life changing but in the most subtle and natural of ways. It's hard to pinpoint exactly what changed, as I was still "me" but I was a more confident, more content version of myself and this fascinated me a great deal. I found myself making better decisions for myself, not doing what I thought I "should" be doing all the time, I felt happier and more at ease within myself. I was desperate to know the secrets of the mind and how this amazing therapy worked so I could share it with others and assist them in the same way I had been. I told all my friends that they should have some sessions too; I wanted everyone to share this magical experience with me.
Feeling at my absolutely best I went off on a holiday to Thailand and there I met up with an old school friend; who turned out to also be my soul mate and who is now my husband. Had it not been for Hypnotherapy I would never have even had the confidence to go off to Thailand let alone have the ability to maintain a positive, strong and healthy relationship with a man who seemed so perfect for me.
With my newfound confidence and a blossoming romance I went home to London, sold my flat, left the "rat race" and returned home to the countryside.
Initially the pull back to the big smoke was too much to ignore and I ended up back in a bank covering for a friend who was on holiday for 7 weeks. I was buying myself time as I had no idea which direction to go in or how to even begin to make a life for myself outside of London; which had been my home for 15 years. Although I was tired of the rat race I didn't know how to "be" or "do" anything else…
After a 2-month break in Australia I came back refreshed and ready to see what life outside the city had to offer and that was when my real journey began…
I started working with my friend Kate Tyler (the one that suggested I have hypnotherapy in the first instance) who runs Platinum Healing - a Juice Detox & Yoga Retreat in Arundel, West Sussex. As the Retreat Manager and Operations Manager I was exposed daily to individuals who were in desperate need of help. People who on the surface were just your everyday average people but under the surface it was a completely different story.
The vast majority of people who go to the retreat to detox and recharge are burnt out professionals, laden with issues, passed from generation to generation, steaming back from their childhood or adolescence. Many of them suffering with debilitating levels of low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and some even with physical symptoms; a clear indicator that the body is overloaded with toxins and stress. Forced to take action against this angst, which inevitably starts overflowing into their personal lives; friendships/relationships and working lives, the retreat is a space to go to respite from life.
It was working here that really highlighted to me how much this type of support and education is so desperately needed yet lacking in our society. People are not as aware as they should be of the alternative forms of support/therapy available outside the NHS. People are sceptical, especially when they are in such a vulnerable place where they feel like they are at rock bottom and become protective, defensive and lash out at the world around them. It was seeing these people suffering so unnecessarily (which seemed so familiar to me personally) that drove me to want to reach out to them and show them there is a light at the end of that dark tunnel.
Getting people to take responsibility for themselves is one of the biggest challenges – we live in such a blame culture, blaming everyone else for what has happened to us - but when we stand up and take responsibility for ourselves and then take the necessary action to get ourselves to wherever it is we want to be, we take back control and can have a much more fulfilling, rewarding and enjoyable experience of life.
After 4 nights on a juice only diet with daily yoga, meditation, massage and mind treatments, the majority of the clients would leave feeling like new. A stronger, more centred and much happier version of themselves ready to return to whence they came, hopefully feeling a little more educated, inspired and in control of their lives.
This experience inspired me to become a Hypnotherapist and Life Coach giving me the opportunity to help other people on their journey and support them in being the creators of their own destiny.
I have since gone on to achieve a Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy with Jacqueline Panchaud, who introduced this amazing therapy to me and has been my inspiration ever since. Jacqueline runs the College of Inspirational Hypnotherapy here in West Sussex and has been an integral part of my life since I met her back in 2012. I have also gained a Personal Performance Coaching Diploma with The Coaching Academy and additional Deploma's in CBT (Cognative Behavioural Therapy) EFT (Emotional Freedom Techinque) as well as being a Certified Reiki Practitioner. All of these tools enable me to help as many people as possible through whichever modality appeals to them. I am passionate about helping people to have a more positive and enjoyable experience of life and coaching them to embrace their true self without judgment or questioning. I feel there is so much Hypnotherapy and Coaching have to offer and that everyone can benefit from a more positive way of showing up in the world. Hypnotherapy and Coaching were the keys that enabled me to do this and being able to share that with others is the most rewarding job in the world.
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Update: The name of this one is apparently Chromance, however mine must be missing the label!
As you can see, it's pretty shimmery and shiny! But it's still not exactly what I would call "holographic," since I usually associate that term with polishes that are very shiny and often have a rainbow effect to them. This one is actually more like a duo chrome or multi chrome.
The main color appears to be purple or blue, but as you turn the bottle, a brighter purple appears along with some hints of coppery orange. It's a bit sparkly, as it also seems to be made up of very tiny multi chrome particles, so it doesn't just give one smooth, multi chrome finish.
It's also a bit sheer on its own, but can be built up with two or three coats. I opted to apply it over Wet n Wild Black Creme though. All of these photos show just one coat of this Claire's holographic Chromance over one coat of Black Creme. Such a simple manicure to achieve, but I think it looks amazing!
As you can see, the colors look different depending on the viewing angle. It mostly looks purple or blue, but the coppery flash you get on the side is an amazing contrast! If Claire's makes any more like this, I'll have to pick them up. This one was only $4!


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Education loan just what a student need
Education loan is the now the need of the hour. It is such a loan which will shape your child's future. This type of financial product is so designed to provide an amount of money when your child so desperately needs it for financing the cost of study in colleges and higher education.
Importance of education loan can only be understood when you need to go for higher education which costs a lot and you surely need financial help. This financial product aims to offer the much needed financial support to deserving students for pursuing higher professional or technical education in India and abroad.
This type of loan will surely ensure that worthy students are empowered to take their destiny to their hands. But surely this process of getting a loan for education process is not so easy and you have to follow or meet the necessary conditions to get such a loan.
At a Glance
- Benefits of education loan
- Features of education loan
- Eligibility for education loan
- Documents needed for applying for education loan
- Interest rates and chargeability
- Fees, term and moratorium
- Pre-payment options of education loan
- Security for the loan
- Rebates on education loan
- Insurance coverage against education loan
- Banks offering education loan in India
Benefits of education loan
The main objective of educational loan is to offer the much needed financial assistance for the students in furthering their education degree but there are also other benefits which come with the education loan. Let us look at some of the benefits of education loans-
- The main benefit of these loans is the deferment of re-payments. Here the borrower is not needed to repay the loans while the process of studying is going on. The re-payment process begins after the completion of the specified course and getting a job within a stipulated period of time.
- It not only satisfies the financial need to go on with the higher education but also helps in saving income tax also while repayment. The tax benefits helps in cutting the overall cost of the loan.
- Under section 80E you can claim deductions from taxable income.
- These types of loans are great alternatives as compared to conventional loans.
- They not only offer lucrative interest rates but also have easier terms and conditions.
Features of education loan
Education loans cover all types of courses including professional courses in schools and colleges in Indian and abroad. Some of the key features are-
- This loan scheme provides loans up to Rs 10 lakh for studies in India and up to Rs 20 lakh for studies abroad.
- If the loan amounts to Rs 4 lakh there is no security and the interest rate is not to exceed the Prime Lending Rates but for loans above Rs 4 lakh the interest rate will not exceed PLR plus 1 percent
- The loans are to be repaid over a period of 5 to 7 years.
- There is a provision of grace period of 1 year after completion of studies.
- The repayment of education loan is deductible under section 80 E of the Income Tax Act.
- Only loans borrowed for higher education loan may claim deduction.
- The deduction will be available for a maximum of 8 years beginning from the day you start paying back.]
Eligibility for education loan
Eligibility criteria vary slightly from one bank to another but there are some common criteria which is listed below to help you understand the eligibility factor. These conditions has been laid down to make sure that lending is responsible and there is proper utilization of funds
- The borrower of the loan must be 18 years of age or older
- The borrower of the loan must be able to confirm admission at a college
- Borrower and co-borrower must be Indian citizens
- Borrower must enroll in a higher studies course. The course includes undergraduate, graduate and post graduate courses and certificate approved by UGC or the State Government.
- Vocational training and skill development course may not be eligible for some loans.
Documents needed for applying for education loan
Keep in mind that you will need a great degree of documents when you consider applying for such loans. The following documents must be with you at the time of discussing or applying
- Mark sheets from your 12 exams
- Proof of college admission
- Bank account statements for last six months
- Income tax assessment order for last two years
- Proof of income (borrower and co-borrower
- Proof of Indian nationality
- Loan application form (provided by the bank concerned)
- Expense schedule for your course
- Passport size photos
- Address proof
Interest rates and chargeability
The basic factor that you should be keeping in mind while picking up the ideal education loan is the interest rate. Just like any other loans, here also there is the option of floating rate/fixed rate. Depending on your outlook towards interests, you should choose the rate that is suitable for you. If you think the interest rates to take a downward turn in the years to come, then opt for the floating rate interest rate. On the other hand if you expect the interest rate to move, you should choose the fixed rate.
Fees, term and moratorium
Just like any other loan, for education loans also comes with processing fees, administrative fees, documentation. The term of the loan can vary from 3 years to 7 tears. The moratorium period or the gestation phase is often equivalent to one year besides the course period or six months after getting job, whichever is earlier.
Pre-payment options of education loan
When you are picking an education loan, you have to take into consideration the pre-payment options for repaying the loan. Suppose you get a job with a fat salary after you complete the course. Here is a choice where you can pay the outstanding loan amount before the tenure of the loan and thus become free of the loan liability. Thus you have to see or identify which banks offer you the ideal pre-payment options.
Security for the loan
Any bank you are applying for education loan will ask for security. According to the directions given by the RBI no security or interest is needed for educational loans up to 4 lakhs. Here the designation of the parents and their income tax records are needed for educational loans up to 4 lakhs. But if the loan amount goes up there is a need of "Collateral Security Deposits". It actually means you have to provide some asset which is higher than the loan amount as security. It can in the form of Gold, Property papers or any other valuable asset.
Rebates on education loan
Rebates to students on the interest are given if they get admission to some of the reputed colleges or institutions such as IIMC, IIMA or NIFT. Particular income group of students are charged in preferential basis, 1% of the rebate is given to the girl students. A survey has revealed that that go for education loan come from the management field. Others to follow are from reputed technical institutes. Since the employability potential is higher in such studies, banks tend to sanction loans to the students coming from this area.
Insurance coverage against education loan
At present there is a tie up between the insurance companies and the banks under a common scheme popularly known as "Group Life Insurance Coverage" This is a facility which is offered by almost by all the banks. Under any unfortunate circumstances if a student dies during the intervening loan period of 5 to 7 years, the insurance companies pays the banks the entire amount outstanding of the deceased students. Remember it is always advisable to get the loan sanctioned at a fixed rate of interest as the term of 5 to 7 years is a long time.
Banks offering education loan in India
Below is a list of banks offering education loan in India
- Allahabad Bank
- HDFC Bank
- Indian Bank
- Oriental Bank of Commerce
- Bank of India
- State Bank of Hyderabad
- Bank of Maharashtra
- UCO Bank
- City Union Bank
- Bharat Overseas Bank
- Federal Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Mysore Bank
- Andhra Bank
- Punjab and Sind Bank
- Karnataka Bank
- Syndicate Bank
- Dena Bank
- State Bank of Saurashtra
- South Indian Bank
- Bank of Baroda
- IDBI Bank
- State Bank of Mysore
- Indian Overseas Bank
- State Bank of Indore
- State Bank of India
- Bank of Rajasthan
- Central Bank
- Union Bank of India
- Jammu & Kashmir Bank
Bottom Line
Education lays down the foundation for the success or the career growth of any student. To make it possible to undertake or pursue any course, education loan comes in the form of financial assistance to the students and help cover the cost of examination fees, tuitions fees, admission fees, hostel fees, purchasing of books, computers and other miscellaneous expenses.
Loans for education have become very popular. There are different types of loans offered by different banks to students who wish to study further. Surely this type of loans will help secure the future of many students and particularly for those families who cannot support their children financially for pursuing their studies further.
Your To-Do List
First decide on the amount of education loan you need to take. It is better to a cost benefit analysis. For studying in India the maximum loan amount is Rs 10 lakhs and for overseas it is Rs 20 lakh.
Get a checklist from the bank selected and keep all documents ready which your bank may ask for.
Check if the institute you have selected or applied has any tie-ups with banks which will speed up the loan process.
Do a comparative study of the rate of interest of different banks to know if you are getting a good deal.
When you are fully satisfied with the discussion submit all the necessary documents with the form and wait for the approval
The loan processing takes a maximum of 30 days but be prepared to wait for a long time. Also check on the moratorium period.
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Education loan involves many complicated steps like application, discussion and putting forward supporting documents before the loan to be sanctioned. Our executives will help you through the entire process.
Our years of experience working in this sector will help you understand the process and get the loan easily. We will guide you through the amount of loan you should actually take and the bank you should select.
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Researchers find signs of toxic oil effects in Louisiana marsh fish
WASHINGTON — Gulf seafood is safe to eat and the water is clear after the BP oil spill, but a new biology study released Monday shows that effects of the oil on a small Louisiana marsh fish could be an early warning sign of trouble ahead for fish populations.
The study of the little killifish found biological changes that could indicate future problems with development and reproduction. Scientists detected the same cellular changes in herring and other animals after the Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska and before populations crashed.
"The message that seafood is safe to eat doesn't necessarily mean that the animals are out of the woods," said Andrew Whitehead, an assistant professor of biology at Louisiana State University and a lead researcher in the study, which was published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The researchers measured cellular responses in the liver tissue that showed which genes were being turned on and off. Those patterns allowed researchers to predict problems of health and reproduction.
The responses were detected even though the water was clean and only very low or non-detectable concentrations of oil components showed up in fish tissues.
"Where's the oil? It's in the sediments," Whitehead said. Scientists assume that fish can be exposed when waves and storms stir sediments up.
The study found the same kind of cellular responses in killifish as were observed in herring, salmon and other animals that later had large population losses as a result of the Exxon Valdez spill, Whitehead said.
It will take several years, however, before it will be known whether the population of Louisiana killifish, an important food for other fish, actually declines, Whitehead said.
"Ultimately, that's what we're interested in — the population consequences over the long term," he said.
The researchers found that when they exposed developing fish embryos to the same water and sediment in the lab, they showed the same cellular responses.
They also found that the gill tissues weren't healthy. The gills are important for helping the fish compensate for changes in its environment such as shifts in temperature and levels of salt and oxygen in the water, Whitehead said.
Doug Inkley, a senior scientist with the National Wildlife Federation, said the killifish, also known as the bull minnow or cacahoe, was an important part of the food chain.
"This study is alarming because similar health effects seen in fish, sea otters and harlequin ducks following the Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska were predictive of population impacts, from decline to outright collapse," he said in a statement.
The study "is a reminder that even small amounts of oil can have a large and lasting impact on individual fish and wildlife," he said.
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Guilderland Girls Softball is an all-volunteer, community-based softball program for girls ages 5 through 18. There are over 400 girls participating in our recreational season. Girls play in an age-appropriate league, are coached by trained and capable parents, and are given every opportunity to learn and grow. Emphasis on sportsmanship, athletic skills, teamwork, enthusiasm, physical fitness, and FUN makes softball a wonderful experience for girls of all ages. The Guilderland Girls Softball League has one of the finest facilities in the Capital District and is conveniently located at Keenholts Park in Guilderland Center.
The season starts in March and ends mid-June. Indoor practices will be held in March/April. Outdoor practices begin in mid-April. Practice dates will vary depending on gym space and individual team managers. Games will start the last week in April through mid-June, with one game during the week at 6pm and one game on Saturday. Saturday game times will vary each weekend. Each division provides healthy competition and appropriate skill levels for every girl.
For further information about our Spring Recreation Program and our Board of Directors, click on the links below.


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KIMBERLY JANE T. TAN, GMANews.TV
MANILA, Philippines – Three Filipino women who sought work in Lebanon despite a ban are urging others who aspiring to go there not to do so.
The trio aired their appeal on Vice President Noli de Castro's radio program on Saturday, a day after arriving from Lebanon.
They were among 85 distressed OFWs who sought shelter from the shelter inside the Philippine Embassy in Beirut.
"To all Filipinos planning to go to Lebanon, please don't go through with it because the people there are demons. Many are raped, some even go crazy," one of the distressed OFWs, Marilyn Valencia of Nueva Vizcaya province, said in Filipino.
Unaware of the deployment ban on Lebanon, she said that she went to the Mideastern country in September by taking a connecting flight from Hong Kong to Qatar, thinking that she would be employed either as a beautician or a domestic helper who with a salary of at least $200, or almost P10,000, a month.
"Akala po namin magaganda ang magiging trabaho po namin dun [I thought good jobs were awaiting us there]," she said during the interview.
However, she said that her first employer did not pay her, always yelled at her, and rarely fed her.
She said she was then after passed on from one employer to another until she got sick for almost two weeks. When she got a little better, she was again assigned to another employer, prompting her to escape.
"Tumakas na po ako kasi nahihirapan po ako [I escaped because I couldn't take it anymore]," said Valencia.
OFW Merlita Benito from Isabela province said her experience in Lebanon was very unpleasant.
"Nagtrabaho ho ako na parang kalabaw [I worked like a carabao]," she said.
In addition, Benito said her employer also rarely fed her and often hit her, forcing her to run away when she got the chance.
Likewise, 25-year-old Filipina worker Lizelle Diozon, who did not mention her province, said she was forced to seek refuge at the embassy because her Lebanese employer hit her after the family she was working for accused her of stealing money.
"Sabi ko kahit ipapulis nila ako, wala akong kinuha. Ang ginawa nila sa akin sinaktan nila ako [I told them even if they hand me over to the police, they'll know that I didn't steal anything. What they did was they hit me]," she said.
According to Diozon, her recruiter promised her a $250 monthly salary, but this was not granted.
On illegal recruiters
Valencia minced no words as she called the attention of illegal recruiters to be bothered by their conscience for duping many aspiring OFWs .
"Be bothered by the things you do to your fellow Filipinos," she said. "They are pitiful. They are working to pay you. You take the applicants' money even though you have no idea what awaits them wherever you deploy them abroad."
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Esteban Conejos Jr., who was in the same radio program, said job seekers shouldn't easily trust recruiters who make promises without openness.
"It's really difficult when you're an illegal recruit, really difficult," Conejos said. "Besides, there's a ban in Lebanon so the almost 30,000 OFWs in Lebanon are all potential problems."
He said if only these Filipina workers had gone through the legal process set by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), they would now be earning $400, or almost P20,000, a month.
"It's important that you go through the legal process," he said. "You will be more protected. Don't put your life at stake.There are legal ways."
One advantage of going through the proper channels is that the POEA can go after their recruiter and their employer abroad.
Meanwhile, De Castro told the repatriated runaway Filipina workers to take part in the programs offered by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.
"We will help you if you want to go abroad again or if you just want to train, we will pay for your training then you can apply again," he said. – GMANews.TV
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Illyana Rasputin has claimed the throne of limbo, and now in hopes of regaining her soul, she will conquer Earth! As the next big X-event, X-Infernus, draws closer, Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited is proud to present X-Infernus Saga, chronicling all the key events leading up to this December's epic event, and it's available right here at http://marvel.com/digitalcomics/titles/X-Infernus_Saga.2008.1, for free!
Do you remember when Illyana Rasputin's powers first manifested? Did you forget how she broke free from the clasps of the demon, Belasco? And when did she ever become the ruler of limbo?
The creative team of C.B. Cebulski and Giuseppi Camuncoli are going to heat things up for the X-Men in X-Infernus #1 and they promise, "coming out of this, one or two characters will be changed by magic that I think fans will be happy to see."
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Needless to say, when selecting site for the seminar, both the convenience of the location and the amenities of the facility are important. The committee will want to first estimate the anticipated attendance and work backwards to determine which site makes the most sense. We hope that you will have a place other than the nave of the church to meet.
From past experience, we have found that having tables as well as chairs provides a more productive arrangement than chairs alone. Where space is available, a U-shaped arrangement usually works best, with a table near the front for the projector and a lectern to the side for the presenter. We have also found, that unless the group is small, ceiling height is important and rooms with ceilings under 10' should be avoided.
Since the presentation will be sent as a PowerPoint file, you will need to have a PC, a projector, a screen and the ability to connect them. If this is your first experience in projecting a presentation, double check your set-up. Also, to accommodate the breakout sessions, determine if one or both will be in a separate room and what furniture will be needed.
In addition to setting up for the presentation and breakout sessions, you should plan to have a manned registration table. The registration table can serve to:
- Welcome attendees.
- Log their names and contact information.
- Collect any registration fee (Whether you charge a fee to cover your costs is up to you. Other than proceeds from the sale of any books, there is no financial obligation to CLCC.)
- Provide attendees a packet that can be as simple as a one page agenda to one that includes paper for notes or an outline of the slides.
- Make available copies of our book, The Reformation and Confessions. These books can either be included as part of the packet or sold separately. Written especially for the laymen you will find these to be both informative and enjoyable to read. The seminar price for a set of ten is $150 that includes shipping.
Finally, you will want to have a room for breaks and lunch. While this does not need to be a separate room, it is definitely preferable if space permits. Separate rooms permit everyone to enjoy a change in scenery and allow those helping with lunch not to feel intrusive when setting and clearing the tables. With respect to funding, check with your local Thrivent Chapter to determine if they will help with the costs.


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News Blog :: SHYLMAGOGHNAR - Sign Worldwide Album Deal With Napalm Records!
Curtain up!
Napalm Records proudly welcomes the Dutch two man project SHYLMAGOGHNAR to their roster, rooted in finest Black Metal. This atmospheric music revolves around themes that range from philosophy, life, dreams, nature and the universe to heavy emotions and abstract mysticism. SHYLMAGOGHNAR consists of Nimblkorg and Skirge, blood brothers that share various visions and their passion for alternate music.
SHYLMAGOGHNAR on the signing with Napalm Records:
"We are excited to announce we will be working together with Napalm Records! We feel they are a respectable label with an integrity and enthusiasm we very much connect with. As such, they are a natural match to the style and ideology behind Shylmagoghnar, and we are very much looking forward to our collaboration!"
Napalm Records A&R Sebastian Muench states:
"We are super excited to finally announce the world-wide signing of Dutch Progressive/Melodic Death Metal Band SHYLMAGOGHNAR! The debut album release of "Emergence" in 2014 can be considered one of the most brilliant albums in the last 10 years and already received close to 1 million views on YouTube! It makes me very happy to say that "Emergence" will be released on vinyl along with a new sophomore recording! Welcome to the Napalm family!"
In 2014 SHYLMAGOGHNAR released their first record Emergence. The whole album can be streamed via YouTube in full length HERE!
Now, as the band joined forces with Napalm Records, the first album Emergence will be released for the very first time on vinyl via Napalm Records!
Track listing:
1 I Am the Abyss
2 Emergence
3 Edin in Ashes
4 This World Shall Fall
5 Squandered Paradise
6 Eternal Forest
7 The Cosmic Tide
8 A New Dawn
9 The Sun No Longer
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The two biggest reasons to go to the North Shore--Matsumoto's Shave Ice and big waves. Waimea shorebreak (shown above) and Pipeline were going off!
And don't you dare call it a snow cone. Snow cones are the crunchy anemic treats you get from the creepy ice cream truck. Shave ice is powdery and soft and drenched with the flavor syrup of your choice. My choice is always something tropical like lichi and lilikoi. Matsumoto's does shave ice right as evidenced by the line that usually winds out the door and around the building.
Spend the extra 25 cents and get the cone holder unless you don't mind sticky fingers. For the adventurous and/or truly local, get the azuki beans and ice cream in the bottom of your cone.
There is a saying in Hawaii--"Lucky we live Hawaii." Yes, indeed.


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Friday, August 7, 2015
Journaling and Scrapbook Prep
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I really like "Dance to the beat." It is colorful and full of rhythm.ReplyDelete
But I just read the Journal 52 prompt for this week, which is "perspective," and I think your "SMILE" is full of perspective, from the staircase to the doorway. I could go on and on, because I see so many things that demonstrate perspective. But I know you saw them, too. This is a beautiful entry.
I hope the client likes the flowers, because they are a joy to behold!
Love your doodles and pages. White definitely works best in the backround I think so don't worry about changing again :)ReplyDelete
I really like all three pieces, but the doodled pieces kept me looking for a long time. Very colorful and interesting.ReplyDelete
I like your pages - lovely color and texture! I like a light colored background, too.ReplyDelete
I love the combination of collage and watercolor - you have beautiful pages!ReplyDelete
Love how light and free you are with your colors and doodles! I wish I could work in a more loose fashion. Maybe one day! The watercolor bouquet is awesome. Your skills are excellent with florals. :-)ReplyDelete
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A few days I wondered aloud to a few friends whether the arrival of US Vice-President Dick Cheney to Australia would unleash the usual suspects in the mainstream media, ready to prostitute themselves for the "exclusive" interview.
He has endorsed Republican senator John McCain's proposition that the only thing worse than a military confrontation with
In an exclusive interview with The Weekend Australian, Mr Cheney said: "I would guess that John McCain and I are pretty close to agreement."
The visiting Vice-President said that he had no doubt
He accused Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of espousing an "apocalyptic philosophy" and making "threatening noises about
He also said
"You get various estimates of where the point of no return is," Mr Cheney said, identifying nuclear terrorism as the greatest threat to the world. "Is it when they possess weapons or does it come sooner, when they have mastered the technology but perhaps not yet produced fissile material for weapons?"
If you need more of this Murdoch drivel, see here.
Does anybody even listen to Cheney's rants anymore?


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|Electronic Arts, and Bullfrog Productions
|Shooting Games, Strategy/War
|Genesis, SNES, Sega CD
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|8/10, based on 10 reviews
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|Syndicate Games
Ever dreamed of being the head of a huge business or megacorporation? In Syndicate, you get to do just that. There's only one problem: This is the future, and in the future big business means takeovers! Not just on the corporate level either, I'm talking complete worldwide domination! With the latest technology on your side, set out on a mission to over-rule the other syndicates by equipping special half-human half-android agents with modifications and high-power weaponry to take care of your dirty work while you sit back and collect all the revenue.
Being a big fan of the original smash hit on the PC, I was really excited to fire this baby up on the Super NES! Most of the features have been ported over pretty well, but I found myself spending more time figuring out the controls than actually playing.
Syndicate is one of those games that is impossible to put down. A 10 on the addiction meter!
If you're new to the game, you won't be missing a thing! On the other hand, the only drawback in the game is the graphics. Not the quality, but the size. The characters are almost three times the size of their predecessors and look very cartoony.
It's very difficult to give an opinion of a game when it stands in the shadows of a cross-platform big brother, but Syndicate for the Super NES succeeds when it comes to being a great game.
- MANUFACTURER - Bullfrog
- THEME - Action/Simulator
- NUMBER OF PLAYERS - 1 or 2
Download Syndicate
Genesis Download
System requirements:
Operating systems: Windows 9x/2K/WinXP/Vista/7
Game modes: Single game mode
Player controls:
- Up, Down, Left, Right - Arrow keys
- Start - Enter (Pause, Menu select, Skip intro, Inventory)
- "A" Gamepad button - Ctrl (usually Jump or Change weapon)
- "B" button - Space (Jump, Fire, Menu select)
- "C" button - Left Shift (Item select)
Use the F12 key to toggle mouse capture / release when using the mouse as a controller.
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System requirements:
Pentium II (or equivalent) 266MHz (500MHz recommended), RAM: 64MB (128MB recommended), DirectX v8.0a or later must be installed
Operating systems: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista
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Game Reviews
You rush into a country, guns ablazing, and ready to battle the rival mob to capture their territory. You need a sound strategy, careful planning, and money for powerful weapons and bionic agents. Welcome to Syndicate life.
Seven Deadly Syndicates
On the PC and Macintosh, Syndicate's deep strategy and fluid controls surrounded you. Syndicate on the Genesis retains the CD version's strategy and story line, but it falls a little short in the other departments. Through mission after mission, underground thugs cruise overground to create a stronghold. Once you capture a territory by completing tasks like clearing enemy cyborgs, and putting a hit on a politician's wife, you increase taxes to pay for future missions and more powerful weapons.
The Genesis game's controls are obviously different than the disc versions what used to be a mouse click or key press is now a button combination. Some of these control changes negatively affect game play: Your guns don't target as precisely because you can't pinpoint your target with a mouse, and it's sometimes difficult to maneuver a group of characters between buildings and the screen edge.
- Watch when you cross the street or you'll drag your palls into a collision.
- Read about necessary weapons and tactics before you launch into a territory.
Shot in the Dark
The graphics don't do much to help you track the many small details, such as your radar. The Genesis system's graphical capabilities aren't clear enough for a game that's this intricate. The doom-impending music is crisp and helpful -- it changes with an enemy's appearance, for example.
You can persuade only a limited number of people, so don't waste time with regular citizens. Get police robots on your side, because they're already armed.
Many gamers, however, won't stick around. Syndicate becomes entertaining only after a fairly steep learning curve. It takes a while to understand who you're fighting and then figure out how to get to them without getting drilled by a police drone.
- Be ready with Buttons A and R when things get heavy. The Panic Mode makes your agents very aggressive and smart around enemies.
- Don't overload agents with more than they can carry.
- Stay within your budget but establish a good plan for adding new weapons and modifications.
Missing the Mission
It's not really fair to do a side- by-side comparison of Syndicate with its computer predecessor. Yet the translation could have been a bit more comfy, given the game-play potential of the Genesis system. Sadly, Syndicate didn't push all the right buttons.
I'm sure that all you true, diehard gamers out there are already familiar with Syndicate. If not, shame on you! Just kidding, but listen up.
Syndicate is an action/strategy game where you control a group of four Corporate Agents through a series of missions that will grant you control over the world. The variety of missions you will embark on will vary from assassinations to converting enemy agents. As you gain more power, you'll be able to upgrade your men and equipment.
Syndicate was hot on the computer, and the Sega CD version looks just as sizzling.
- Manufacturer: Atari
- Machine: Jaguar
Everything you ever heard about major corporations being blood-thirsty is true and this game proves it! Kill your enemies (and hapless innocents) with guns and bombs - the effects are killer! Possibly the best game made for the Jaguar!
- Manufacturer: Electronic Arts
- Machine: Genesis
Gangsters take over the world of the future and duke it out with hit squads in this futuristic action/strategy game. The overall challenge is difficult, but mainly because the game is hard to control. Undo like playing with toy soldiers!
- Genre: strategy
- Players: 1
- Publisher: Atary
- Developer: Ocean/Bullfrog
So you say you wanna run the world just like Marlon Brando ran his family in "The Godfather"? You know, lots of guns and violence and car chases? Well, buddy, have I got a game for you!
Take control of a team made up of bio-enhanced clones who take the latest weaponry your scientists have come up with, and blast through mission after mission with the final goal of conquering the world. Missions range from simple assassination sorties to the more difficult captures in which your team has to electronically enslave important personnel and escort them from the site. Control is hard to get used to, but after a few missions it becomes invisible and it's hard to imagine it any other way.
Game effects are impressive and quick, the small bodies thrown about by shotgun blasts like ragdolls, bleeding in small pools afterwards. Not a game for the faint of heart, Syndicate is full of terminal scenes, enemies (and innocents) falling apart in explosions and staggering around in flames when they get too close to a flamethrower.
Although it's hard to learn, and continues to be difficult (especially in the higher levels) as the game progresses, Syndicate is a strategy test for anyone who likes plotting or planning through a major siege. It's one of the best Jaguar games yet released.
- Graphics: 7
- Gameplay: 8
- Innovation: 9
- Music & Sound FX: 6
- Replay Value: 8
- Manufacturer: Domark
- Machine: Sega CD
This action-packed adventure has already made its way to the Genesis and Jaguar, and now is plotting a takeover of Sega CD. Lead up to eight cyborg agents into the dark world of espionage. With over 50 missions and 50 cities, Syndicate tor Sega CD promises to be even better than the Genesis version. When this CD comes in we'll sing like a canary, and tell you if this game is worth torturing or just killing.
- Manufacturer: Ocean
Originally an ultra-cool PC game, Syndicate's Genesis version was adequate, but nothing near the original. The Jaguar version looks to be better than the Genesis and not quite as good as the PC. Either way, Jaguar strategy fans should be stoked about the arrival of the first strategy-type game for the system.
- Machine: Genesis
- Manufacturer: Electronic Arts.
Gangsters take over the world of the future and duke it out with hit squads in this futuristic action/strategy game. The overall challenge is difficult, but mainly because the game is hard to control. Kinda like playing with toy soldiers!
Syndicate offers dense strategy combined with extensive shoot- em-up action. This potent mix isn't for everyone, but sophisticated action fans should have a good time.
Intricate Syndicate
As on the PC, Mac, and Genesis, the SNES version starts you with a global map of international intrigue and a four-person team of agents. The missions involve lots of walking around and shooting, a la True Lies. But Syndicate's strategy elements, which require you to raise taxes in conquered countries and carefully evaluate each of your agents, add more depth than True Lies' single-minded simplicity ever dreamed of.
The complex controls require a thorough read of the manual. Once you learn them, they're fairly effective, but they can be cumbersome when you have to switch protagonists or weapons in the heat of battle.
Even worse, targeting isn't as accurate as you'd like.
The sounds and graphics are both above average. The sounds are especially effective with moody, atmospheric music and distant gunfire that warns you of impending action. The squashed graphics, though colorful, don't always help you in your detailed quest. That tiny radar screen looks like a postage stamp on your TV.
Young gamers or those with little patience should stay away because Syndicate isn't easy. But advanced gamers and fens of the computer versions will get a satisfying bang out of the SNES game. Syndicate is a thinking man's shoot-em-up game.
- Your agents can carry a limited number of weapons, so don't overload them.
- Inside buildings, you can't see your agent or the people around you. Don't fire randomly because you might accidentally hit citizens.
- Be careful crossing streets. Even If you make it, a fast vehicle might take out the friends trailing you.


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Four Mondays starting October 24th
This four week series will explore the benefits of doing restorative yoga poses and pranayama in quieting the mind, body, & soul. In a restorative practice, the body is supported by props in a way that allows it to relax and open up. It is important to include a restorative practice on a regular basis to balance the more active practice. Pranayama is defined as rhythmic control of the breath. It is the fourth limb of the Eight Limb Path of Yoga and is the "hub around which the wheel of yoga revolves."*
You can attend any or all of the classes. Use your regular class pass to attend this class. The class is 90 minutes to allow ample time to explore restorative poses and learn beginning pranayama, including ujjayi breath and viloma breath.
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As part of our strategic growth initiative the league will be investing in BCL Media - which will include:
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2. Q & A Sessions with the teams
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No other league has a media profile and BCL being the pioneers in everything cricket will be taking on this new project in 2018. We encourage you to check our Facebook Page and Youtube Channel. Enjoy the content and provide your feedback so we can make it better with every new video.
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Nowadays more than ever, Americans consider their pets to be bona fide members of the family, but there are still many places outside of home where our beloved animals are treated as second-class citizens. Though it may come as a surprise to some that it is against the law, restaurants in California are currently prohibited from allowing pet dogs to join their owners in outdoor dining areas.
Now, however, new legislation which passed the state Assembly last week is on its way to giving cuddly canines a seat at the table.
The bill AB 1965 would give restaurants the right to allow dog-owners to join them on patio seating areas if they so choose, overturning a longstanding prohibition in the California Retail Food Code. Any pets would need to be on a leash or in a carrier, and restaurant owners could still decide not to accommodate dogs. Under the law in place now, establishments that permitted live animals in their dining areas face citations and fines.
While the bill still needs to pass the state Senate, Judie Mancuso of the animal rights group Social Compassion in Legislation says its time has come, calling the current ban "outdated".
"Many restaurants choose to take their chances and allow dogs on their patios, but it remains illegal," she told the Lake Country News. "We want to support these businesses and encourage more to open up to our canine family members."
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Gales of up to 70mph are expected to batter Notts today, according to the Met Office.
The southwesterly wind is expected to become strong during this morning and continue into the afternoon.
Gusts of 50-60 mph are likely with a risk of isolated gusts of 65-70 mph in exposed areas in the north of the county.
The public should be aware of the risk of disruption to travel.
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A National Civics Bureau (BTN) teaching module which independent publishers and writers say contains 'reckless claims' against them. – Screenshot, June 20, 2015.
A group of independent publishers and writers highlighted by the National Civics Bureau (BTN) for being anti-establishment has given the government agency 14 days to issue a public apology or face legal action.
The publishers and writers also want BTN to retract a teaching module which was uploaded to its website in March but taken down five days ago after it was highlighted in the media.
Saying that the module contained "reckless claims" against them, the group, including Faisal Mustaffa of Merpati Jingga, Benz Ali and DAP's Melati Rahim, said it would not hesitate to take further action if BTN failed to respond within 14 days.
"We deny the accusations made by BTN in the slides that appeared on its website www.btn.gov.my on March 11 and were subsequently removed on June 15," they said in a statement.
"We believe that BTN, under the Research and Publications division, has made reckless claims without any verification and we demand that BTN issue a public apology.
"Should BTN fail to retract this teaching module and admit the mistakes it made in the slides on their website, we will not hesitate to take further action. We give the agency 14 days to respond."
In a document made available online, Putrajaya's BTN had red-flagged the Malaysian "indie" music and literature movement, saying it was anti-establishment and could impact the results of the next general election.
It also highlighted student activist Adam Adli Abd Halim, Melati, and writer and independent filmmaker Amir Muhammad as members of the indie scene.
BTN, an agency under the Prime Minister's Department which critics say functions to "brainwash" civil servants into being loyal towards the government, described indie (independent) music as ska, hip hop and rap while its literature genres include Zine, blook (blog + book), blogs, Facebook and Telegram.
Prepared by BTN's research and publishing department, the document listed five recommendations to curb the growth of the movement, such as banning books published by so-called indie groups that were deemed obscene.
Among the groups it named as being part of the indie scene were Buku Jalanan, Baskerz, Geng Jurnal and Rabak.
It also considered the following as indie publishers: Studio Anai-Anai, Merpati Jingga, Lejen Press, DuBook Press and Poket Press.
It said indie groups moved around without any monitoring which could result in a "negative impact" on the government.
Its books, BTN added, were being sold without any hindrances and it continued to generate young icons that brought "extreme ideas" such as those espoused by Adam Adli, Amir and Melati.
In a separate document, BTN also said that the open letter by the G25 or group of prominent Malays calling for rational dialogue on the position of Islam and Islamic law in Malaysia had given ground to pluralism and liberalism.
BTN also said members of the G25 had been educated under a "socialist" system, going through English-medium schools during the socialist era. – June 20, 2015.
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Ven. Dhammavuddho Mahathera
Venerable Dhammavuddho Mahathera is a Malaysian of Chinese descent. As a layman he graduated from the University Malaya in 1971, and worked as an Electrical Engineer with the Public Works Department for 12 years before renouncing the home life. His interest in religion led him to study the world's major religions for a few years before meeting the Buddha's teachings in 1976.
In 1983, he went forth into the homeless life in the Mahayana tradition. Three years later, he was reordained in the Theravada tradition in Thailand. Thereafter, he spent about 10 years living the solitary lifestyle in quiet places.
He has written numerous booklets on Buddhism, e.g. Return to the Original Buddha's Teachings, Message of the Buddha, Buddhist Monk's Precepts, Liberation: Relevance of Sutta-Vinaya, Only We Can Help Ourselves, etc.
In 1998, through donations collected by his supporters, a 15-acre piece of land outside Temoh, in Perak, was purchased to establish the Vihara Buddha Gotama.


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|UK Government Chevening (FCO) Scholarships 2015
UK government offer two types of scholarships
· Chevening Scholarships and
· Chevening Fellowships
The recipients of which are selected by British Embassies and High Commissions All over the world. These scholarships are awarded for globally applicants(over the world). The scheme makes awards to outstanding students with leadership potential from around the world to study full-time postgraduate courses at any universities in the UK.
Subjects Offered/Courses offered
Master's degree offered by the any universities(any field) in the UK under the Chevening scholarship program.
Numbers of Scholarships
2000 Chevening scholarships are offered annually
Duration of Scholarships
One year for master's but the applicants can extend the year according to the subjects
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Covers tuition fees
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Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 14 July 2016
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· Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong)
· Are an employee, a relative of an employee, or a former employee (since July 2013) of Her Majesty's Government (including British Embassies/High Commissions, the Department for International Development, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, UK Trade and Investment, the Ministry of Defence and the Home Office), the British Council, a partner, a sponsoring UK university, or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
· Have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK Government-funded scholarship. Chevening Alumni are not eligible to apply for a further scholarship but may be eligible to apply for a fellowship five years after completion of the first award.
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Associated Bank Thought Leader 12-29-2016: Breck Hanson
This week's Thought Leader on The Opening Bell was Breck Hanson, Vice Chairman and former Head of Commercial Real Estate at Associated Bank. Steve Grzanich sat down with Breck to talk about predictions for the economy in 2017. They talk about where interest rates are going and how that will effect consumer debt. Steve also brought up what regulations are going to be rolled back on under the watch of the upcoming Trump administration. Then, they talked about how auto and home purchases will look in the new year. Finally, Breck told Steve what about his personal new year's resolution: patience.


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Still mourning. Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show continued to pay tribute to Prince on Tuesday, April 26, when D'Angelo was joined by Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum (who make up a Prince cover band called Princess) for a stunning performance of "Sometimes It Snows in April."
The entire stage was shrouded in atmospheric purple lighting as D'Angelo sat at the keyboard wearing a white fur gilet and black fedora, while Rudloph and Lieberum provided backup harmonies to the side of the grand piano.
Partway through the piece, D'Angelo changed the lyrics to "I often dream of heaven, and I know that Prince's there."
Earlier in the evening, Lieberum took to Facebook to promote the performance, revealing how emotional it was for her.
"Hold on to your teardrops. Me, Maya and D'Angelo sing 'Sometimes It Snows In April' on the Tonight Show this evening. I somehow made it through without balling," she wrote.
Questlove, who leads The Roots, Fallon's house band, also honored the "Purple Rain" hitmaker, who passed away on Thursday, 21 April, at just 57, by wearing a purple bow tie with the musical legend's name emblazoned on it.
Watch the touching performance in the video above.
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In 2008 at a Moo.com summer party thrown by charismatic founder Richard Moross, developer Matt Biddulph jokingly tweeted the phrase 'Silicon Roundabout' as a description of East London's small but burgeoning start-up scene.
What started as a moment of mirth turned into a meme. Biddulph created a Google map plotting Silicon Roundabout's first 15 tech start-ups which led to an unstoppable blizzard of retweets and news stories.
Having emerged from the doldrums of the dotcom crash, technology businesses had once again become cool in the U.K. Tech was no longer a private party for geeks and hipsters, the entire movement was sent into the mainstream.
David Cameron whacked his pro-enterprise stake into the ground. A string of public visits to Silicon Roundabout were followed by a declaration that London's East End would become a "world-leading technology city to rival Silicon Valley" with Old Street's Silicon Roundabout at its epicentre.
The Tech City project captured the zeitgeist of the moment. Though the emergence of Shoreditch's tech cluster predates the initiative by a number of decades, by 2009, technology was being trumpeted as the saviour of the UK's flagging economy and successor to the moribund financial services sector.
According to a study by Boston Consulting Group, the internet economy's contribution to UK GDP is approaching 8 per cent, higher than that of any other G20 nation. IPOs are on the horizon for the likes of Shazam, Mind Candy and Wonga, while Tech City now boasts the residency of technology giants like Google and Facebook.
As an entrepreneur working in East London's vibrant technology hub, I've experienced first-hand how innovation and productivity can accelerate when a complimentary group of companies work in close proximity, bumping into each other frequently, sharing ideas, clients and experiences.
However, excited as we should be by the gloriously intriguing concept of Tech City, a fundamental shift in the way start-ups are perceived is required for the U.K to stand toe-to-toe with its Californian counterparts.
Winston Churchill famously proclaimed: "Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm", a perspective at the heart of the Valley's culture permeating every facet of its relentless innovation.
Instead of the British attitude of "avoid failure at all costs", the engrained attitude of "fail, learn and move on" is a critical component of why Silicon Valley has such a successful start-up culture.
This mind-set seeps through to entrepreneurs and potential investors. Despite its proximity to London's financial district and a hail of government initiatives designed to incentivise investors, U.K-based entrepreneurs experience a number of challenges when it comes to accessing capital, particularly at seed level.
The UK's early stage investment market lags behind the US dramatically, at $350m compared to $9 billion in the US – over 25 times the size – a stinking dollop of a statistic when considered that America's GDP is only 6 times larger than Britain's.
The government's efforts to bridge this gap are commendable. Improvements to The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) saw funding for early-stage companies increase by more than 30% last year. Incubators and accelerators are springing up around Tech City, complimented by pitching events and crowd-funding sites helping improve information pathways between entrepreneurs and investors.
As a start-up junkie and occasional frequenter of Tech City's technology events, I don't share the view held by some that London's digital revolution isn't really happening. Critics point to the government's over-zealous approach to counting Tech City's start-ups. According to the Guardian, of the 1,340 companies on the Tech City map, only 137 are bona fide tech companies, others include PR agencies, cafes and fashion boutiques.
Though this analysis indicates a degree of embellishment, it's worth considering that the first map of Tech City drawn in 2008 included just 15 companies.
What these figures do elucidate is a wider and more deep-seated issue; a chronic shortage of skilled tech talent. Tech City is awash with creative entrepreneurs, people like myself with an interest in start-ups but limited technical proficiency. Indeed, eight out of 10 tech firms have reported that a skills shortage is limiting business growth; the growing demand for computer skills has not been matched by a supply of skilled recruits.
The perception of programmers as sun-deprived girlfriend-less basement-dwellers doesn't help the cause. However, the recent celebritification of famous uber-nerds like Mark Zuckerberg has led to a shift in societal attitudes towards 'geekiness'.
The shortage is also being addressed via changes to the national curriculum. Children will soon be encouraged to think programmatically from an early age: creating and debugging simple programs, understanding algorithms and using Boolean logic before they leave primary school.
Silicon Valley is the obvious benchmark for Tech City to aspire, but at 140 square miles and with 50 years of history, direct comparisons
For the UK to become a truly global technology hub, the government should look beyond the roundabout. London is the only cluster in the UK that enjoys full governmental recognition and support. The justification being that primary buyers of technology services are located in London, and equivalents from other first-tier global cities like New York and Berlin, find Shoreditch wedged as it is between the City and poorer parts of East London a captivating place to visit. It has a dynamic, liminal quality in this sense.
There are however a number of other pioneering technology clusters in the U.K that should be receiving greater attention. Newcastle is a centre for biotechnology start-ups, Bristol is a computer gaming hub and Cambridge's "Silicon Fen" is the birth-place to some of the U.K's most innovative and influential technology companies.
Perhaps catchy Silicon-themed nicknames highlight part of the issue. Tech City can definitely learn from the Silicon Valley mind-set. But London is not Silicon Valley, and rather than simply attempt to replicate its quintessential technology culture, London should develop its own mind-set. One that is specific to its own unique geography, history and cultural roots.
New York's start-up scene for instance has been highly successful in capitalising on the sheer diversity of industry verticals in the city compared to Silicon Valley. Availability of tech jobs and the frequency of VC deals are growing at a much faster rate in New York compared to Silicon Valley.
London can match New York for industrial diversity, and should learn from the Silicon Valley mentality, but to become a truly global technology force, Tech City should work more closely with the U.K's other technology clusters to build a unique environment and mind-set for technology and innovation to prosper.
This article was written by James Brookner originally for Here Is The City. James currently works for Montash on a consultancy basis.