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Relational leadership and creativity August 21, 2017Posted by Miha Škerlavaj in creativity, leadership, relations at work.
Tags: Arnhild Grimstad, European Management Journal, Matej Černe, Stine Berg
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What kind of leader-employee relationships matter most in terms of creativity? This is the question Stine Therese S. Berg (OSM Aviation Management), Arnhild Grimstad (Google Ireland), Miha Škerlavaj (BI Norwegian Business School), and Matej Černe (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) asked ourselves in the most recent publication from European Management Journal with the title Social and economic leader-member exchange and employee creative behavior: The role of employee willingness to take risks and emotional carrying capacity .
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In the current study we explore the relational aspect of leadership for stimulating employee creative behavior. Drawing on leader-member exchange (LMX) theory, we propose that the association between two distinct types of leader-member exchange relationships (social [SLMX] and economic [ELMX]) and creative behavior is mediated by employee willingness to take risks and moderated by emotional carrying capacity. Based on two-wave data from a sample of 147 employees, we surprisingly find only marginal support for the association between SLMX and creative behavior, and, as expected, we find no support for the association between ELMX and creative behavior. We do find evidence of the full mediation of willingness to take risks in these two associations. Furthermore, we also find a positively significant interaction of SLMX with emotional carrying capacity (ECC), but no support for the interaction of ELMX with ECC in predicting employee creative behavior. We contribute to a deeper view of understanding the leadership of employee creativity as a relational process, contingent upon both employee characteristics as well as the nature of leader-member exchange.
Job crafting – where does it come from and what can leaders do about it? August 27, 2016Posted by Miha Škerlavaj in job crafting, job design, leadership.
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Welcome to read and comment our recent research piece on autonomy, job crafting, and leadership – Sut I Wong, Miha Škerlavaj and Matej Černe (2016): Build Coalitions to Fit: Autonomy Expectations, Competence Mobilization, and Job Crafting, Human Resource Management.
Job crafting offers several beneficial organizational outcomes, yet little is known about what makes employees engage in it. In particular, the role of leaders in influencing their subordinates to engage in job crafting has been insufficiently studied. Drawing on role theory, we suggest that the congruence of leader-subordinate autonomy expectations nurtures subordinates' experiences of having their competences adequately utilized in their jobs. This experience, which involves the competence mobilization of their work roles, subsequently fosters subordinates' engagement in job-crafting behavior. A two-stage field study of 145 leader-subordinate dyads using cross-level polynomial regression and response surface analysis supported the (in)congruence hypotheses. The results also demonstrated that subordinates' perceived competence mobilization mediates the relationship between autonomy expectation (in)congruence and job crafting. In addition, leader coalition as a moderator strengthens the effect of perceived competence mobilization as a psychological condition for job crafting. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
Interview in Advantage February 24, 2016Posted by Miha Škerlavaj in change management, creativity, innovation, interviews, knowledge hiding, leadership.
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Advantage (BI alumni magazine) is out. Among many interesting reads, featuring an interview with my humble self. A really good opportunity for a bit of self-reflection when engaged with such a thoughtful conversationist. https://issuu.com/bi_business_school/docs/advantage
Leadership Quarterly: I get by with a little help from my supervisor May 19, 2014Posted by Miha Škerlavaj in creativity, innovation, leadership.
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This time our team (Matej Cerne, Anders Dysvik and myself) banged our heads together to see how important is leadership support for innovation process (idea implementation to be precise). I am truly proud to announce that editor and reviewers at prominent management journal Leadership Quarterly found our contribution significant both for leadership and innovation scholars as well as practitioners and have accepted it for publication. Below are some details:
Škerlavaj, Miha, Černe, Matej, & Dysvik, Anders (In press): I get by with a little help from my supervisor: Creative idea generation, idea implementation, and perceived supervisor support. Leadership Quarterly.
In two studies using both field (165 employees and their 24 direct supervisors from a manufacturing firm in Study 1) and experimental (123 second-year undergraduate student participants in lab Study 2) data, we explore how perceived supervisor support acts as a crucial contingency that enables higher levels of idea implementation from creative-idea generation. First, we suggest that excessive creative-idea generation (in terms of both frequency and creativity of ideas) can lead to diminished returns with regards to idea implementation. Drawing on a resource allocation framework, we hypothesize and find a curvilinear inverse U-shaped relationship between employee creative-idea generation and implementation. Second, we examine perceived supervisor support as a moderator of the curvilinear inverse U-shaped relationship between idea generation and implementation. In line with our second hypothesis, we find that higher levels of perceived supervisor support dampen the curvilinear relationship between creative-idea generation and idea implementation. Accordingly, perceived supervisor support seems to provide employees with access to resources and support needed for idea implementation, making highly creative ideas more implementable.
Congruence in authentic leadership expectations and job satisfaction November 20, 2013Posted by Miha Škerlavaj in leadership.
Tags: authentic leadership, congruence, job satisfaction
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The following article is now available online and in press.
Cerne, M., Maric, M., Dimovski, V., Penger, S., & Skerlavaj, M. (2014): Congruence of leader self-perceptions and follower perceptions of authentic leadership: Understanding what authentic leadership is and how it enhances employees' job satisfaction, Australian Journal of Management: 39(3): 453-471 .
We propose and empirically test a multilevel model of cross-level interactions between leader self-perceptions (team level) and follower perceptions of authentic leadership on job satisfaction. Data from 24 supervisors and 171 team members were used. Applying hierarchical linear modelling, we found that follower perceptions of authentic leadership predict employee job satisfaction. We also found support for the interaction effect of leader self-perceptions and follower perceptions of authentic leadership in predicting job satisfaction, integrating the leader- and follower-centric perspectives of authentic leadership. Polynomial regression analysis further supported the fact that the congruence between leader self-perceptions and follower perceptions of authentic leadership is beneficial and that both need to be present at high levels to produce the most beneficial results in terms of followers' job satisfaction.
Konferenca FEEL – napovednik March 5, 2013Posted by Miha Škerlavaj in conferences, creativity, innovation, leadership.
Tags: inovativno delo, Matej Černe, Miha Škerlavaj, organizacijska klima, ustvarjalno delo, voditeljstvo
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12. junija 2013 bom v okviru FEEL konference predaval na temo vloge voditeljev pri oblikovanju organizacijske klime za ustvarjalno in inovativno delo. Prispevek sva pripravila skupaj z Matejem Černetom, povzetek pa sledi:
V vedno bolj dinamičnem in negotovem poslovnem okolju so organizacije odvisne od ustvarjalnih idej posameznikov. Ustvarjalnost je temeljni dejavnik, ki služi kot odskočna deska za inovativnost posameznikov, skupin in organizacij. Zasledovanje ustvarjalnosti in inovativnosti je etično do vseh deležnikov organizacij – zaposlenih, partnerjev, lastnikov in družbe. Inovacije namreč vodijo v višjo dodano vrednost zaposlenih, spodbujajo rast in razvoj podjetij, ekonomski napredek in vodijo v večjo blaginjo družbe kot celote. Pri spodbujanju ustvarjalnosti zaposlenih in pretvarjanju le-te v inovativnost seveda igrajo veliko vlogo voditelji. S svojim delovanjem spodbujajo ustrezno organizacijsko klimo za ustvarjanje in udejanjanje idej. Primerna organizacijska klima mora uravnotežiti tako sodelovanje in razvoj (mojstrstvo), kot tudi poudarjati doseganje ciljev (uspešnost). Poleg spodbujanja tovrstne klime in zagotavljanja ustreznega motivacijskega mikro-okolja (pomen, avtonomija in mojstrstvo) morajo voditelji izražati podporo ustvarjalnim idejam in zagotoviti resurse za njihovo izvedbo. Velja biti pozoren tudi na organizacijske realnosti, ki se jim moramo pri etičnem voditeljstvu izogibati oz. jih preprečevati – npr. skrivanju znanja in pretiranem izražanju posameznih stilov vodenja. Tovrstna vedenja namreč vodijo v to, da številne iniciative za spodbujanje ustvarjalnosti v podjetjih ne dosežejo svojih učinkov. Če se destruktivna vedenja pri delu ponavljajo dalj časa, lahko pride do nevarne spirale nezaupanja, kar ima lahko katastrofalne družbenoekonomske, organizacijske in posamezne učinke v smislu zavrte ustvarjalnosti in inovativnosti.
Publication in the Leadership February 20, 2013Posted by Miha Škerlavaj in creativity, innovation, journal, leadership.
Tags: authentic leadership, creativity, innovation, Marko Jaklič, Matej Černe, Miha Škerlavaj, multilevel
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For those of us interested in leading creativity and innovation, there is a new publication of ours, fresh from the oven: Černe, M., Jaklič, M., & Škerlavaj, M. (2013): Authentic leadership, creativity, and innovation: A multilevel perspective, Leadership, 9(1): 63-85.
This study aims to propose and empirically test a multilevel model of cross-level interactions between authentic leadership and innovation at the team level, and perception of support for innovation and creativity at the individual level. We use data from 23 team leaders and 289 team members in a Slovenian manufacturing and processing firm engaged in producing innovative products and customer solutions and conduct a multilevel analysis using hierarchical linear modelling (HLM). The results indicate that whereas perceived team leaders' authentic leadership directly influences team members' individual creativity and team innovation, the impact of self-ascribed team leaders' authentic leadership was not significant. In addition to that, the relationship between team leaders' authenticity and creativity is mediated by perception of support for innovation. Using a multilevel approach, this is the first study to our knowledge to quantitatively examine the relationship between authentic leadership and creativity and innovation. In addition, unlike previous research on related topics that relied solely on one source of information, we examine authentic leadership with empirical data gathered from both team leaders and their employees.
Your ideas, comments more than welcome!
Top Ten @ SSRN again March 19, 2011Posted by Miha Škerlavaj in awards, innovation, journal, leadership, organizational learning.
Tags: organizational learning, transactional ledership, transformational leadership
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Our paper Transactional and Transformational Leadership Impacts on Organizational Learning, JEEMS (2009), was recently listed on Social Science Research Network's (SSRN) Top Ten download list for ORG: Organizational Learning. It is available here.
9th Trimo Research Awards June 4, 2010Posted by Miha Škerlavaj in awards, creativity, innovation, leadership, organizational culture.
Tags: Jure Pompe, Lara Madotto, Tomaž Bartolj, Trimo research awards, Ula Mejaš
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It is a wonderful thing to be successfu by oneself. And it is even better to help others to achieve their own personal success. Last year I've had a privilige of being mentor to two bachelor and two master theses that were yesterday awarded prestigious Trimo research awards: (1) Tomaž Bartolj for his work on maturity to compete on business analytics, (2) Ula Mejaš on transformational leadership, (3) Lara Madotto on emotional intelligence and employee satisfaction, and (4) Jure Pompe on innovative organizational culture. Congratulations to them all!
Transactional and transformational leadership impacts on organizational learning June 1, 2009Posted by Miha Škerlavaj in journal, leadership, organizational learning.
Tags: Hugo Zagoršek, Miha Škerlavaj, organizational learning, transactional leadership, transformational leadership, Vlado Dimovski
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We have just published a new SSCI ranked article – Zagoršek, H., Dimovski, V. Škerlavaj, M. (2009): Transactional and Transformational Leadership Impacts on Organizational Learning, Journal of East European Management Studies, 14(2): 144-165. Here is the abstract:
This study empirically relates two important areas of management research: the full-range theory of leadership and the organizational learning process. Specifically, this contribution addresses three issues: (1) the impact of transformational leadership and (2) transactional leadership on the organizational learning process, and (3) whether the influence of transformational leadership is stronger than the influence of a transactional type of leadership. For measurement purposes, the article combines the Multi-Factor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) with the Organizational Learning and Information Management Processes (OLIMP) measurement instrument. Building upon data from 753 employees in Slovenia at the organizational-unit level and applying a structural equation modelling methodological framework, the results indicate that transformational leadership has a strong impact on all four constructs of organizational learning: information acquisition; information distribution; information interpretation; and behavioural and cognitive changes. A direct impact is evident only regarding information acquisition and behavioural and cognitive changes, while leadership styles have an indirect effect on information distribution and information interpretation. The magnitude of the total effect ranges from .61 to .79. Interestingly, contingent reward leadership has an equally strong and positive impact on organizational learning, with effect magnitudes similar to those for transformational leadership. This finding provides empirical confirmation of the contingent perspective on leadership and learning (Vera/Crossan 2006) which claims that the most effective strategic leaders will be those best able to function in both transformational and transactional modes, depending upon the situation.
In memoriam: We would like to dedicate this article to Hugo Zagoršek (1977-2008), who tragically passed away shortly after the completion of this work.


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Congratulations to @LFC's Mo Salah, crowned the Men's PFA Players' Player of the Year 👏🏆 #PFAAwards pic.twitter.com/fpvxwZgfdP— PFA (@PFA) April 22, 2018
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Beyondbuckthorns.com is a blog about a married couples journey into permaculture in Finland.
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Carlsberg Breweries' CEO Leaves To Join Silver and Porcelain Maker
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Launch of the Global Report on Cultural Policies in Colombia
On December 2nd, 2016, the Global Report "RelShaping Cultural Policies: 10 Years of Promoting the Diversity of Cultural Expressions for Development" was presented at the Regional Center for Book Promotion in Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLALC), in Bogotá, Colombia.
The launch in Colombia of the Spanish version of the report, recently translated in collaboration with the UNESCO Office in Mexico, was held to conclude the workshop on institutional and civil society capacity-building for the preparation of the country's first periodic report on the 2005 Convention, organized at the Jorge Tadeo Lozano University as part of the project "Strengthening fundamental freedoms by promoting the diversity of cultural expressions" supported by the Swedish Agency for Development Cooperation.
The ReǀShaping Cultural Policies report is the first of a series whose main objective is to evaluate the implementation of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions around the world.
During the opening ceremony, Liza Gisbert, Project Coordinator at UNESCO Quito Office, stressed the importance of the innovative monitoring framework included in the report, which will promote a more effecient implementation of the Convention and contribute to demonstrating the impact of the diversity of cultural expressions in sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda.
For the Colombian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO's Executive Secretary, Luis Armando Soto Boutin, "the ReIShaping cultural policies global report should be a document that guides daily work. The challenge is to give a voice to civil society, and an opportunity for them to become more involved in cultural cooperation."
Two round tables were held. The first on "Culture and Development in Colombia" was presented by Javier Machicado, Director of Lado B, Eduardo Saravia, Advisor for the Entrepreneurship Group of the Ministry of Culture, and Omar Lopez, 2005 Convention expert. Luis Armando Soto Boutin, Executive Secretary of the Colombian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO, Giselle Dupin, 2005 Convention expert and Argemiro Cortés, Director of Communication of the Ministry of Culture participated in the second round table entitled "Cultural Cooperation: Colombia and South-South Cooperation". During this round table, Mr. Cortés underlined that "we (Colombia) are a cultural reference for the countries of South and Central America, we strengthen relations with neighboring countries and culture plays a major role in this framework".
The launch of the report was jointly organized by the Executive Secretariat of the Colombian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UNESCO's Diversity of Cultural Expressions Section, UNESCO Quito Office and representative of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela, the Colombian Ministry of Culture and the Regional Center for Book Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLALC).


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The West & Southwest London Guide
From Notting Hill's pastel colored townhouses, to South Ken's classic Victorian museums, to Knightsbridge with its designer flagships and the legendary Harrod's, these are the streets of storybook London. There may be less action here in terms of restaurant openings and the like, but these are some of the most delightful streets to stroll. Plus, anyone with serious decorating pursuits will be in heaven checking out Chelsea and Pimlico's legendary decorator's showrooms and shops.
Chelsea Physic Garden66 Royal Hospital Rd., Chelsea | +44.20.7352.5646
Beyond being a beautiful place in which to pass an afternoon, this is also London's oldest botanical garden (it dates back to 1673). Don't miss the newest addition, the Garden of Edible and Useful Plants, where you'll find foliage with a variety of uses, from perfume to cosmetics. P.S. Closed Saturdays.
Clifton Nurseries5A Clifton Villas, Maida Vale | +44.20.7289.6851
This historical garden center—in existence since the 19th-century—is where Londoners go to start their urban oases. The variety is as endless as the knowledge of its kind staff. If you're feeling hands-off, there's a design and installation service here to suit your needs both large and small.
Royal Albert HallKensington Gore, Kensington
Since its opening by Queen Victoria in 1871, Royal Albert Hall has been home to innumerable concerts and performances. In fact, it hosts about 350 events per year, ranging from classical concerts (it has been home to the annual summer Proms since 1941) to rock and pop, ballet and opera, awards ceremonies, and more. Every act from Led Zeppelin to Les Miserables, Cirque du Soleil and Adele has graced the magnificent building, which remains one of London's most distinct and treasured landmarks.
Saatchi GalleryDuke of York's HQ, King's Rd., Pimlico | +44.20.7811.3070
Charles Saatchi's gallery is famous for championing artists before the rest of the art world catches on. Legendary for his early support of Damien Hirst and the rest of the YBAs (that's Young British Artists for the uninitiated), Saatchi's roster is still one of the most forward-thinking in contemporary art. The excellent on-site Gallery Mess Cafe and its daily afternoon tea service (there's a boozy version that involves a jug of Pimms and an option for kids, too) deserve mention.
Serpentine GalleriesKensington Gardens, Kensington | +44.20.7402.6075
The Serpentine Galleries are a must-see for contemporary art lovers. Located in a former teahouse, the original Serpentine Gallery continues to champion cutting-edge modern art, and if you continue to walk across Serpentine Lake, the collection extends to the new Sackler Gallery, which was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid. Take the time to explore the grounds, including the Gallery's Pavilion, which provides a site for architectural experimentation with temporary structures that are always worth checking out.
Science MuseumExhibition Rd., Kensington | +44.87.0870.4868
Here, both adults and kiddos can explore virtually every scientific topic of the modern world, including space, agriculture, energy, time, medicine, psychology, and even identity. There's a 3D Imax theater, an Apollo 4-D Cinema, galleries, hands-on displays, flight simulators, and much more. While it's easy to pretend it's just for the kids, you'll be shocked by how much you'll learn yourself.
Tate BritainWestminster | +44.20.7887.8888
With the 2013 restoration of the grand Victorian building and the chronological re-hanging of the permanent collection, it's all the more paramount you make the trip to this classic art institution. You'll find all the British masters here.
Victoria & Albert MuseumCromwell Rd., Knightsbridge | +44.207.942.2000
The considerable permanent collection at the V&A has been scrupulously curated over the course of almost 200 years—and spans thousands—to fit the museum's design and fashion slant. The visiting exhibit program is just as exciting (currently, its the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibit). With its Victorian flourishes, the actual space that contains the 140+ galleries is one giant piece of art in and of itself.


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This tea is recommended for those who suffer recurrent sore throats and swollen glands. It does wonders after a bout of glandular fever, as it cleanses and clears congestion in the lymphatic system. Bacteria that thrive in an inflamed throat love sugar, because it gives them food so they can multiply, so you also should avoid all foods containing sugar and refined carbohydrates. Sage is strong in taste, antimicrobial and makes an excellent gargle on its own. Astragalus is a sweet and warming immunostimulant herb that encourages healing and tissue regeneration.
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Although (almost) all of us adore animals, maybe hear what you look like one of them may not be exactly the best of compliments. Sure, they're cuddly, adorable and other things, but who would feel good if someone said you remember the face of a dog? Gracefully, however, some of these celebrities actually bear striking similarities with these furry creatures. The similarities are so strange that most likely you will laugh wildly, especially in the last 5 photos.
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The pivotal moment when we all discovered the potential of livestreaming apps like Periscope and Meerkat in today's mediascape was during the sudden East Village explosion that affected New York City. Your average user could easily leave a question and have a "citizen journalist" give them live feedback of what was going on, long before news stations started reporting on it.
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2. Eliminates the middleman.
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Lyle Lovett, the Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, will be at the Rolex Three Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park Friday, April 29, competing in the reining event.
Lovett, who raises and breeds quarter horses and competes in reining events, attended the reining competition at last fall's Alltech World Equestrian Games to watch his horse, Smart and Shiney, compete, and he performed at the Games' closing ceremony.
Lovett will ride in the team competition on the Ariat corporate team with Shawn Flarida, a member of Team USA that won the gold medal in reining at the Games, and Lisa Coulter, a Canadian who also competed in reining.
"I was very excited reining was added to the Rolex, and I was invited by Ariat to be part of their team," Lovett said Wednesday. He has been competing in non-professional reining events since 2004.
Lovett was a Top 10 finisher in the 2011 National Reining Breeders Classic in the non-professional class on Smart and Shiney. He also participates each year in the National Reining Horse Association's Celebrity Slide, an event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma.
In 2010, his contributions to the reining industry were honored when the Reining Horse Sports Foundation established the Lyle Lovett Distinguished Service Award.
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The 1956 Best Novelette Hugo was presented September 3 at Nycon II. This third year of the Hugos there was for the first time a shortlist of nominees, with the winner selected by voting by the members of the convention.
Winner: "Exploration Team" (alt: "Combat Team") by Murray Leinster [Astounding Mar 1956]
Runners-up (not in order):
- "A Gun for Dinosaur" by L. Sprague de Camp
- "Brightside Crossing" by Alan Nourse
- "Home There's No Returning" by Henry Kuttner and C. L. Moore
- "Legwork" by Eric Frank Russell
- "The Assistant Self" by F. L. Wallace
- "The End of Summer" by Algis Budrys
- "Who?" by Theodore Sturgeon
See also: Hugo Awards, 1956 Hugo Results
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5 Tips for Ending Your Social Strategy Struggles
According to the 2015 Social Marketing Trends Report from TrustRadius, most marketers list "developing their social strategy" as a top pain point. Here at Simply Measured, we see this struggle each day. We know it's real. What are some tips for developing and improving a social strategy?
In search of answers, I interviewed one of our clever, helpful account managers, Katy Whitney. Katy helps social marketers go from floundering to fabulous every day.
Here are Katy's thoughts on what makes defining a strategy difficult, along with five tips for making it easier.
1. Decide What You Want to Accomplish
In the beginning stages, many people don't know what they don't know. Missing a strategy, or some aspect of a strategy, is the pain they don't even know they have.
A lot of times, when we first start working with a new client, we'll ask, "What are your KPIs?" Their response is, "We need help with that. We don't know what to measure."
5 Tips for Ending Your Social Strategy Struggles
At that point, I ask questions about what they want to get out of their social programs – website traffic, greater brand awareness, more engagement on a particular network, etc. By thinking about ideal outcomes, these teams more quickly get to their strategy. They know what it is they want to measure and that's the first step.
2. Embrace the Mess
When you're developing your social strategy, there's no easy black and white answer. You can check a box once you develop it, but your strategy can always be improved.
It's common to be vague at the beginning, then learn as you go and adjust. You just need to make sure you're measuring a strategy's impact as you go. There's a quote I like that says something like, "If you don't measure it you can't understand it. If you don't understand it, you can't improve it."
There's another problem with getting started developing your strategy: you don't know the resources you'll need.
Your strategy is going to have a lot of parts and some of those are inputs from other teams – like graphics or written content – or ad dollars to spend. You'll learn about all of these needed resources over time and weave them in as you go.
3. Think Small
Social media strategy can be a big task to take on. I recommend breaking the process down into smaller pieces. Once you have these smaller pieces, you can prioritize where you want to focus first. I recommend prioritizing a network's importance based on either the opportunity you see on it, or its existing performance. For example, are you going to start with your strategy on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram?
From there, you can continue to think small and set realistic expectations around how you are going to structure and attack your strategy. You could say, for example, "In phase one, our focus is on growing our audiences, so engagement numbers won't be great. In phase two, we'll focus on maintaining and growing our engagement. Then, in phase three, we'll work to understand how to turn that engagement into business results."
4. Repeat What Works and Take Chances
Repeat what works. Stop what doesn't work. Don't be afraid to take chances. Taco Bell does a lot of taking chances by tweeting at people. They get more retweets that way.
Brands that are running contests or playing games with people can really get people to engage. For example, TV host Chris Hardwick of @midnight asks his listeners to tweet names of bands with food items in them to #foodbands. The feed is hilarious and edgy, and he isn't the one doing all the work.
5. Get Other Teams Thinking Like You
Get as many people on board with your social tactics as you can, especially your design team. See if you can teach them about social's different environment and audience. For example, maybe social images shouldn't look like your catalogue or display ads.
And, as you know if you work for a bigger company, there are sometimes hoops to jump through to get content approved. For example, for a retail company, can you share a behind-the-scenes picture of your designers or do your images have to be from the catalog? Try to get everyone interested in being nimble. That will affect the strategy you have by opening doors for more unique, appealing content.
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With all of this great advice, do you feel inspired to take your social strategizing up a notch? We want to know what you've done to develop and modify your social strategy. Share your top tips in the comments below.
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All of that and a bag of chips for sure! Dedicated to all anonymous internet commentators — the future is yours chaps, procreate and prosper!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Bottom Line: I'm Bad
All of that and a bag of chips for sure! Dedicated to all anonymous internet commentators — the future is yours chaps, procreate and prosper!
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- Vegman said...
Ananda Baba,
You ain't bad.
You're just sad.
A very sad case of a wasted youth.
You wasted the best years of your life on the Gaudiya cult and now you realize that what you really want out of life is just some plain old fashioned sense gratification.
You have to renounce your faith to make yourself feel good about being a wanton sense enjoyer.
You can't just admit you are a fallen devotee.
You have to pretend that you have rejected the faith to make yourself look justified in blooping out to become a sense enjoyer smoking weed and hanging with your babe.
See, Ananda, the only person you have fooled is yourself.
The rest of us know better.
It's easy to fool oneself.
It is much more difficult to fool others.
- February 19, 2009 at 1:23 AM
- Mr. Ananda said...
Oh come now, you're such a sad old sap. You're just feeling grumpy because it took you twenty years longer to figure it out.
- February 19, 2009 at 1:38 AM
- Vegman said...
Me? Sad?
I am not the sad one.
I own a nice little home in a beautiful part of the world, have three great kids that are about all grown up and have the easiest job I could ever want.
I have cable TV, DSL, and a nice comfy bed to sleep in.
I am about as happy as a bug in a rug.
If I had it any easier I would think something was wrong.
I can drive to a great beach in 90 minutes, have an exercise cycle and a great little beagle dog named Maggie.
Heck, I have got it made in the shade.
You will never have what I have even in your dreams.
That is why you are sad.
See, you are always stuck on some cult - Krishna, Buddha or whoever.
I left cult following over 25 years ago.
I live like a normal person.
You are just a vagabond hanging out in one crash pad after another.
Yep, I would be sad too if I was stuck in your mess.
- February 19, 2009 at 1:52 AM
looks like some neo south indian actor still reliving the 60 or 70's?
- February 23, 2009 at 4:47 AM
hey Ananda, just passing by a bit fast and wanted to send some love.
We think regularly of you with love. saw a french dude with a big beard the other day and a funny hat and again we thought of you.
hope all is good for you and your girl. send some news when you get a chance.
we're done with goa for the year, back up in the cold mountains and tibetans for now until back to nepal.
with love and shamallows from Manue and Bikash.
- March 16, 2009 at 10:23 AM
- Mr. Ananda ∴ μ α ω λ said...
@@ HELLO ALL!! Here's some COPY-PASTE from the fields of NOTHING-HAM...
If NOBODY had an ego, this would not be happening... When there is one ego, then even a (hypothetically) egoless person would reflect that by escalating the ego-rooted situation for general purification. It's called "Mirror Zen" by the Japanese, and it's sometimes quite the radical approach where the "Brain Police" from Nothing-Ham is in the neighborhood!
I bet the brain operators there had not focused on the nature of their smaller EGO that much for a long time! Assuming someone actually also reflected, "Does my ego make me resist the ego of another so?" Nevermind what they say or think of me... It was a roaring Zen success as far as I'm concerned!
Thank you for your kind and benevolent wishes, Samuel Leatt. (L337, anyone??) I wish you much and much of the same good basics. You have posted both a ☻ scolding comment and a ☺ kind comment, and I find that it equates beautifully. ☻ Yin and ☺ Yang and all that in good due ☯ Balance. Not more for one or the other. Then it all muxes together well and in equal love!
I would love it if you also read up on some biographies of Åncient saints and sages, for more insight on all these quirks... I find that people have such a narrow field of precedents that they cannot relate to anything unprecedented. It is then easier to just condemn and file away all such as certainly foul! But as I noted, "I'm Really Bad", so I have my e-go-go bases covered up front! :)
- October 11, 2011 at 5:26 PM
- Mr. Ananda ∴ μ α ω λ said...
It is like this... Said Iam Thatiam Once for All!
╠═════► ∞ ☯ ∞ — ☺|☻ ═► [Quantum-Bipolar-Bliss]
╠════► ☺☺|☺☻|☻☺|☻☻ ═► [Solar-Lunar-Binary]
╠═══► ☺☺☺|☺☺☻|☺☻☺|☺☻☻ [Solar-Ternary]
╠══► ☻☺☺|☻☺☻|☻☻☺|☻☻☻ ═► [Lunar-Ternary]
╠═ ◄ ≡ ☺ ≡ ☯ ≡ ☻ ≡ ► ═╣ [ Mirror World = Above & Outside ]
╠═ ◄ ≡ ☻ ≡ ☯ ≡ ☺ ≡ ► ═╣ [ Mirror Brain = Below & Inside ]
╠══► ☺☻☻|☺☻☺|☺☺☻|☺☺☺ ═► [Solar-Ternary]
╠═══► ☻☻☻|☻☻☺|☻☺☻|☻☺☺ [Lunar-Ternary]
╠════► ☻☻|☻☺|☺☻|☺☺ ═► [Lunar-Solar-Binary]
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Our deformulation team was able to determine the exact type and grade of the components of the original formula. Our reformulation specialists re-engineered the formulation recipe, determining the process to perfectly duplicate the original product. By further analyzing the final formulation and individual components, modifications were made to improve the quality and durability of the cosmetic. The technical goals were met and exceeded with this formulation. By using the correct percentages of resin and the new all natural solvent we were able to not only deliver the client the cosmetic's exact original formula but also adapt the formula to present the company with a revised product of improved durability and quality. Improvements to the formulation included adaptation so that the cosmetic no longer settles with time but maintains its consistency, changing components so that the formula is now comprised of all safe ingredients that are non-toxic, and finding appropriate alternative ingredients that were less costly.
The resulting formula surpassed the client's expectations, allowing the cosmetic firm to employ a domestic manufacturer for production lowering costs and maintaining consistent quality. The firm is extremely fond of the improvements we were able to produce in their product and has received acclaim from nationally known makeup artists for the new formula.
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Disney Tinker Bell Faith, Trust And Pixie Dust Pendant Necklace
Everyone deserves a little sparkle in their lives – and faith, trust and a sprinkling of pixie dust magic helps make that happen. Now, you can celebrate the magic all around us with the Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust Pendant Necklace.
Price:$89.00 US
This enchanting Tinker Bell pendant necklace is beautifully handcrafted with sterling silver and 18K-gold plating, over 20 sparkling Swarovski® crystals and a swinging charm that showcases Tinker Bell.
Contemporary and stylish, this Disney jewelry design features two hearts nestled together and sprinkled with Swarovski® crystals to represent Tinker Bell's famous pixie dust.
The silver-plated heart is engraved with "Faith, Trust, and Pixie dust" and features a pave of Swarovski® crystals, while the 18K gold-plated heart features a stardust texture with more crystals.
A third charm atop the two hearts features Tinker Bell herself and shimmers with 18K-gold and silver plating and even more Swarovski® crystals
All the charms – including the Tinker Bell charm – swing independently from a silver-plated bail on a matching sterling silver-plated chain to complete the look
- Arrives in a velvet jewelry pouch and gift box, perfect for safekeeping and gift giving
- Pendant measures 7/8″ H; 2.2 cm H; matching sterling silver-plated chain measures 18″ L; 45.7 cm L


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Hailing from picturesque Cornwall in the UK, businesswoman and entrepreneur Nina Weston moved to Australia in 2010 and founded her ever-expanding eco-chic online boutique Beautiful Because in 2013.
Boasting a stunning array of certified organic, natural and toxin-free beauty brands, the store's fan base grew rapidly thanks to its and unrivalled customer service, which includes complimentary samples and generous reward points.
Here Nina divulges her insights into the natural beauty industry, and shares the story behind her success.
EE: What first sparked your interest in natural beauty?
Nina: I've always loved boutique and handcrafted brands, but it wasn't until I did a makeup artistry course that I really started to question the ingredients listed on the boxes of the mainstream products in my kit.
After years of trying every brand I possibly could in search of the holy grail of beauty, I woke up to the reality that most are tarred with the same toxic brush – and there was no turning back! I no longer wanted to use these products on myself, let alone apply them to others.
How did the idea to create Beautiful Because come about?
In a nutshell, I feel strongly that we shouldn't have to fear toxins in our skincare and cosmetics, and I became frustrated by mainstream players in the industry falsely marketing themselves – often through celebrity-endorsed campaigns. Upon making the switch to support more ethical, cruelty-free brands myself, I was delighted to discover so many here in Australia with really effective, all-natural formulas.
I woke up to the reality that most beauty products are tarred with the same toxic brush.
I felt compelled to create an educational platform to showcase the finest, together and in one place, and help raise awareness that going green doesn't mean a compromise on performance. Beautiful Because started as a passionate hobby between jobs, but I soon discovered there was little time for anything else!
Has the swift success and growth of Beautiful Because taken you by surprise, and why?
Yes and no. Natural and organic beauty is growing as an industry, yet I never expected the store to become so popular so quickly. I am very grateful for our loyal and savvy customers who are beautiful because they choose healthy and kind beauty.
What's been the most challenging part of running your own business?
Expanding the shop while keeping the personalised service our customers love. Juggling many roles in the one day; from helping my staff pack orders on busy mornings, to advising customers, liaising with brands, creative and promotional tasks, etc, etc! Taking work home is all too easy when it's your own business and sometimes it can be hard to switch off.
And what's been the most rewarding part?
Working with like-minded people and helping to make a positive difference – be it small – to the lives of our customers and the wider world. It feels good to advocate for brands that are beautiful from the core, and I feel privileged to do so.
What are your top five natural beauty must-haves for summer?
In addition to one of our natural sunscreens (which is of course a must for that strong Australian sun), I will definitely be using the following products this summer:
1. Erica Brooke Deodorant Cream in Neroli & Vanilla
I love this because it works – even in the summer heat. I'm also a fan of its refreshing floral scent.
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Welcome to the Monkey House by Kurt Vonnegut
The short-story collection Welcome to the Monkey House incorporates almost completely Vonnegut's 1961 "Canary in the Cathouse", which appeared within a few months of Slaughterhouse-Five and capitalized upon that breakthrough novel and the enormous attention it suddenly brought. Drawn from both specialized science fiction magazines and the big circulation magazines (Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, etc.) which Vonnegut had been one of the few science writers to sell, the collection includes some of his most accomplished work. The title story may be his most famous–a diabolical government asserts control through compulsory technology removing orgasm from sex– but Vonnegut's bitterness and wit, not in his earlier work as poisonous or unshielded as it later became, is well demonstrated. Two early stories from Galaxy science fiction magazine and one from Fantasy & Science Fiction (the famous Harrison Bergeron) show Vonnegut's careful command of a genre about which he was always ambivalent, stories like "More Stately Mansions" or "The Foster Portfolio" the confines and formula of a popular fiction of which he was always suspicious. Vonnegut's affection for humanity and bewilderment as it's corruption are manifest in these early works. Several of these stories (which appeared in Collier's) were commissioned by Vonnegut's Cornell classmate and great supporter Knox Burger, also born in 1922.
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For over 15 years, J.J. Hardig has worked to deliver exceptional service and results to businesses in the construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, food and automobile industries. His trial and appellate practice focuses primarily on high-stakes commercial disputes, as well as very serious personal injury matters. J.J. also serves his clients by providing tailor-made advice and counsel on a variety of matters affecting their businesses, including risk analysis, litigation prevention strategies and employment related issues.
His broad commercial litigation experience includes successfully handling complex disputes involving breach of contract, breach of warranty, fraud, DTPA, misappropriation of trade secrets, as well as indemnity issues. J.J.'s personal injury experience includes successfully defending catastrophic products and premises liability claims involving toxic exposure, food contamination, industrial accidents and crane failure.
He has been named a "Super Lawyer" by Texas Super Lawyers (a Thomson Reuters company) as published in Texas Monthly and Law & Politics magazine six times (2005, 2013 - 2017), an award given to no more than five percent of attorneys practicing in Texas.
Prior to private practice, J.J. served as Justice Adele Hedges' briefing attorney at the First Court of Appeals of Texas in Houston.
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Design Files: Modern & Sleek
It's been forever since I've shared the projects I've been working on. Oh yes, I promise I've been working! I recently wrapped up a few amazing design projects and I'm so excited to have a few more lined up. And today I'm going to share one of those amazing project with you. Mandy is a lovely lifestyle blogger that I have known and done minor design work for in the past. I was so thrilled when she gave me the opportunity to design a new look for her site. She wanted her website to be sleek and easy to navigate. While Mandy opted for a minimal look for most part of the design, she allowed me a bit of creative freedom to add images representing the different categories in her blog's sidebar. This along with the gold calligraphic font accents helped pull in a subtle pop of glamour to an otherwise simple layout.
I had so much fun designing this blog as it was the first time I designed a full magazine look for a client. It turned out so well that after I finished the design, I kept going back just to look at how perfectly it had all come together. Check it out HERE.


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Practices & Problems in Competency-Based Measurement.
Bunda, Mary Anne, Ed.; Sanders, James R., Ed.
Three basic areas of definition, measurement, and research, voiced as concerns by members of the National Council of Measurement in Education (NCME) to its Task Force on Measurement Problems in Competency-Based Programs, are used as an organizer for a sponsored symposia and the papers in this monograph. The problem of the definition of competency is addressed in two different ways. Chapter IV presents several different perspectives about how standards of performance may be set, while Chapter II addresses itself solely to the definition of the word "competency." Just as the authors of the seven papers differ in their positions concerning the efficacy of competency-based programs, they also use the word "competence" in different ways, which has real consequences for the way in which research and development efforts will be structured. If the construct definition is selected, then the process of validation of the instrumentation must take into account the framework in which the construct is operationalized, as argued in Chapter V. However, if the definition is considered to be that of setting standards of behavior, then different techniques would be used to validate the cut-off point for an instrument. (RL)
Descriptors: Certification, Competence, Competency Based Education, Criterion Referenced Tests, Cutting Scores, Definitions, Measurement Objectives, Measurement Techniques, Minimum Competencies, Research Needs, Standards, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Testing Problems
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Page 2 - Inks Complete
Well... preparations are underway... Getting ready for ACE (Albuquerque Comic Expo)... working on putting the books together for the kids... trying to wrap up a little 5pg short story I started last week... and still thinking about all the work I still need to do to get ready for ACE (sketchbook, prints, business cards, banners, coloring books...) Looks like May is going to be a busy month.
Here is the 2nd page of my 5pg short story, inking is complete - and I'm moving on to the coloring (shading really, since it's going to be in black & white).
Neil mentioned that this would make a great coloring page (I think he's right!!!) I should print off a couple of copies of this, and bring some home for my kids to color!
Oh, and I'm almost done w/ the coloring/shading for Pg. 1...
Well, more work to do tonight... gotta wrap this thing up quick tho'... lots to do.
Hope you all enjoy!
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Neb, hope you guys have an awesome time at the con and it brings re-stoked flames and lights some fires under rears! These pages are looking slick and I agree with Neil, I thought the same thing by way of usuage of that thick bold line. How'd you sling that contour and get that thickness going? Traditional or digital?ReplyDelete
- CleoneiMay 2, 2012 at 11:09 AM
congratulations my friend, your website is awesome, i really appreciate coming here to see what you have.ReplyDelete
I'm almost all digital Hunter. I think the only 'traditional' media that I used was the rough sketches I did on a yellow lined notebook to breakdown each of the pages.ReplyDelete
I use Illustrator to do my inking, and it's weird, but I really like how it does the linework. I'm interested in playing with another piece of software called Manga Studio... but haven't quite got a feel for it yet.
I talked to Neil yesterday about handing out a 'slightly modified' version of page two above as a 'flyer' on Free Comic Book Day... Slap our website(s) on there somewhere and hopefully (maybe) generate some interest...
I think fliers, post cards and promo pieces are an awesome, fun part of the con experience. I still have all of mine from every con I go to. I plan on doing something artsy with them one day. There are some really nice designs over the years.ReplyDelete
great website. thank you for the info. cheers!ReplyDelete
Thanks Cleonei! Glad you enjoyed it!ReplyDelete
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A Blue And Gold Wedding
September and October weddings are always popular, partly perhaps because of the decorating possibilities of the autumn season.
Goldenrod and wild asters one thinks of for early fall. At one evening home wedding where this blue and gold color scheme was used, the stalks of plumey golden rod seemed to be growing naturally along the stair rail; they were held in place at the uprights.
The rooms were hung with blue and golden globes of lights - in reality paper lanterns -sheltering electric bulbs. The fireplace held masses of goldenrod, and blue jars holding wild asters crowned the mantel, the tables, the piano, and the wide window sills.
The bridesmaids wore gowns of yellow organdy and the maid of honor an aster blue costume.
In the dining-room a dull gilt basket of blue asters occupied the center of the table set for a buffet repast, and a bow of blue and golden tulle fluttered from the handle of the basket.
The favors were tiny kewpie dolls, wearing frilly skirts and caps, some of blue and others of yellow. The blue were for the men, the yellow for the girls.
Oak Leaves And Cosmos
When oak leaves begin to glow with tawny splendor, another girl celebrated her wedding. The house was a bower of rich, deep red and brown foliage, and the "bridey" touch came in with the pale pink garden cosmos that was used.
Cosmos made the background for the wedding group, and was arranged in feathery masses wherever it might contrast with the dark oak leaves.
The wedding was in the late afternoon, and after the sunset light had faded the pink candles began to glow rosily under soft pink shades.
The dining-room table was lovely with pink candle-light and pink cosmos as a centerpiece on a mat of oak leaves. There were pink and white candies and raspberry ice was served with the tiniest of pink and white and green petites fours.


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In this episode, something's gotta give so for now... I say goodbye. But before all that seriousness, the Angry Ginger shares what he's been geeking out about over the past month.
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Thanks for listening and supporting the show everyone. Hope to be back soon.
-Angry Ginger
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Mon, 30 November 2015
Today I pull some clips from an over 3 hour guest spot I did over at the Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks show in May. I had a blast talking to both Neil and Annaleis and I wanted to share some of their show with you. If you've not heard it yet...please go give it a subscribe and lend them your ears. You will fall in love with them.
During our conversation, a question is asked about how Grant and I get along and it leads into me having a laugh sometimes and if I'm irritating him on purpose. He calls back to a particular moment where he was wanting to be a bit serious about reviewing some old 80's TV shows and McBlizzard and I weren't. So I took the liberty of pulling a clip from that episode as well.
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Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island is a family amusement park based in Ingoldmells UK, near the popular seaside resort Skegness. The park is set around a tropical island theme with a central pyramid structure which stands at almost 100ft in height. Gracing the ground below are beautifully decorated Polynesian style buildings, palm trees, water features with many themed ride attractions.
Rides and attractions
The park boasts world and European record breaking roller coasters. There are extreme rides, family rides and kids rides.
For the thrill seekers we offer the Millenium Rollercoaster, which is one of the parks top coasters, fast and furious, smooth and thrilling the coaster stands at an impressive 150 feet, and comes complete with 2 vertical loops.
Will you dare to try the Odyssey? This roller coaster is 167 feet high with five inversions, loop, cobra roll, sidewinder and corkscrew. It's the third tallest coaster in the UK.
For a family fun, go on an all time favourite for many fairground and theme park fans – the Dodgems. Climb to the Dragon Mountain, set your journey on a Balloon Ride, take the plunge on a Fantasy Flume. Along with all these family fun rides, experience many others.
Blast off to the Galactic Play Zone! It's featuring awesome slides, trampoline and fun inflatable obstacle courses for your little rascals. Be fast and furious and go racing on Go Karts. Also, Fantasy Island has one of the best Markets in the North East of the country. The Market is the largest 7 day market in Europe and also has an indoor market, allowing your shopping to continue even on those occasional rainy days.
Entry to the park is absolutely free! Kids under 3 years old enjoy their rides for free! Guests can choose to pay per ride or to purchase an unlimited ride wristband. The pay-per-ride option uses a live ticket, which has a printed bar code that can be scanned to gain access to rides. This option allows credit to be added to the ticket to be able to ride rides in the park. Rides are priced at £1.50, £2.50, or £3.50 per ride depending on the ride type.
The cost of wristbands varies depending on the season – from £10 to £22 for adults for one day. You can find cheaper options and get them on the internet.
Food and dining places
Fantasy Island has over 40 restaurants and eateries to choose from. There's newly opened Domino's pizza, Quarter Deck Food Bar that serves snacks like Nachos, Hot Dogs, Doughnuts, etc. Carvery presents great value meals including delicious desserts.
Further Information
Nearest Train Station: Skegness
Parking : fee from £1 to £5 (depending on a season)
Website : fantasyisland.co.uk


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Reminders Project
Based in Tokyo, the Reminders Project is accepting grant proposals for their Photography Stronghold. There are three deadlines throughout the year April 15, August 15 and December 15, 2016.
Aesthetica Magazine
The Aesthetica Art Prize, which celebrates excellence in art from across the world, is now open for entries. Deadline August 31, 2016.
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Ampliative Art is a marketplace where users can create their own galleries and exhibit works for free.
Digital Art on the Blockchain
Digital Art on the Blockchain is a photography gallery curated by top photographers both in Montana and Berlin.
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Polline Art is a platform that sells limited edition digital art and has an international network of young curators and cultural practitioners.
Liquid Gallery
Liquid Gallery is a post-physical exhibition space that collaborates with young emerging artists who are interested in exhibiting their work in this context.


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From the finely chiseled musculature to the balance and ease of the sculptor's line, this celebratory French masterpiece was originally sculpted by artist Edouard Drouot (1859-1945). Face and body straining at the windlass, this nude muscular form wrenches up the anchor in a mesmerizing bronze sculpture (1915) epitomizing the philosophy and energy of its period. This Design Toscano exclusive high quality lost wax bronze "Power of Man" sculpture is hand rubbed in a multidimensional sepia patina finish and set atop a solid black marble base. The nude male sculpture is individually cast in the traditional lost wax method, which highlights the sculptural uniqueness and guarantees heirloom quality. Color patina is applied by hand one piece at a time, tone may vary slightly. 14½"Wx7"Dx14"H. 27 lbs.
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Ever since Dreamworks Animation rewrote the rules for animated feature films, audiences have become a great deal more sophisticated in how they engage with contemporary Hollywood animation. The 'Shrek' films, that have got progressively worse, opened a new avenue for Hollywood in the 90s, self reflexive and postmodern animated feature films with references to popular culture aimed specifically at an adult audience that has typically been lumped together with the kids and treated as family entertainment.
'Kung Fu Panda' follows in the tradition of such films, this time skillfully plagiarising the great martial arts films to have come out of Hong Kong but fusing such playful references with an inspired approach to finding the right actors to complete the voice overs for the various animated characters. Only Jack Black could have imbued the character of a lovable Panda with such guile, wit and spot on cross generational humour. Po, the Panda who dreams of becoming as legendary as the Furious Five is the giant green ogre all over again, but this time his 'journey' is one rooted in the culturally familiar and narrow view of East Asian Chinese folklore that we all relate to as exotic and fraught with danger.
Such stereotypes of the East are not only representative of long held xenophobic attitudes that have circulated amongst the elite of the media and Hollywood in particular, they also capitalise on much of the current social fascination with the martial arts genre as evident in the international success of recent films like 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and 'Hero'. However, none of this stops 'Kung Fu Panda' from being an incredibly entertaining and hugely enjoyable Hollywood summer movie, which means there is only really one thing left to say - Skadoosh!!!