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Scaler PS2 Review
Towards the end of 2004 we saw an absolute bevy of platform titles released to the market. Most came from established franchises and didn't change too much of an already winning formula but because of this, the genre did not offer much innovation. Scaler is a game that most people would have ignored because of the Ratchet and Clanks and Jak 3 games but in comparison it offers much more innovation, some fantastic gameplay and is about one third the price. Scaler is one of the better platform games from recent times and it's hard to ignore at its budget price.
Scaler tells the story of a young lad named Bobby Jenkins. Bobby Jenkins happens to stumble across his neighbours plot to unleash mutant lizards to take over the world. Upon discovering this, he is caught by the neighbour and to make sure the plot does not become public knowledge, he zaps Bobby turning him into Scaler, a creature which may look like a lizard but can turn into a number of different creatures as you will discover throughout the game.
Scaler is very much on the surface your typical platform game with a few bells and whistles thrown in, but to keep it in that category after extended periods of play, is to do the game no justice whatsoever. It can at times seem a bit like a 'collect this, collect that' style game but the way it plays out is not overly repetitive and the storyline adds quite a bit of humor. Before too long in the game you come across another wise cracking lizard named Leon. He is the one that delves out the mission goals to you and once they are completed you move onto the next world.
There are a few things that differentiate scaler from the other platform titles on the market. The first is that the level design is extremely well done and there is a lot of fun things to do in each level. Bobby as scaler can 'surf' vines which is one of the main mechanics of the game and while after the first few times the novelty may wear off, it does off a quick route of transportation. Another thing about the game is that it gives you the whole map of the area with details such as where you are and where you need to go making it next to impossible to get stuck in the game.
However the biggest unique feature is the way Scaler can turn into a variety of creatures. You don't get this ability right away but eventually Scaler comes across the power to turn into a variety of enemies. One by one the abilities are added and when you become these enemies you gain their special abilities such as the Bakudan who can throw exploding balls or the Fruzar character who can snipe enemies from a distance. This is really what makes the game interesting and gives the game some element of strategy. Also Scaler himself has a number of abilities associated with being a Chamaleon such as being able to climb, the aforementioned surf on vines and one of the chameleons most famous traits, the ability to camouflage against any environment. For a budget game you would expect it to be short and lacking features but Scaler proves this theory to be wrong. The fact is you will probably find a wider variety of enemies in this game, then you would in a full priced title.
The game is split across fifteen worlds, and each world represents one level. The game is open ended meaning you can go anywhere in the current world without restriction before completing the goal. The main task of the game is to save some eggs before they turn into mutants but there is much more to see and do in the game aside from this.
One of the most impressive aspects of the title especially given its budget price is the graphics and draw distance. The graphics are highly detailed and there is no pop up to be seen giving the game a very seamless feel between the large areas which make up each world you play in. The voice acting is also well done and the soundtrack doesn't have an impact on the game, its not noticeable.
Scaler is a game that should be played by platform fans just to check out how good it is. The consensus unfortunately will be that this game is not great because it's budget priced but Globalstar have definitely bucked the trend and produced a quality platform, one that deserves to be called one of the best of 2004.
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In case we haven't had enough reminders that physically assaulting women still passes for LOLs in some peoples' sick minds, the same creepy little fucker who attacked Kim Kardashian at Paris Fashion Week last Thursday has now assaulted Ciara at today's Valentino show. TMZ has the disgusting video of Vitalii Sediuk pressing his thong-clad junk into her coat.
The Ukrainian TV journalist violent jackass, whose battery and assault resumé includes attacking Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Will Smith, has lately been showing a disturbing taste for creeping on women. He also crawled up America Ferrera's dress at Cannes last year, and crashed the Grammys to get up close and personal Adele.
It's almost impossible to ignore the parallels between Sediuk and the convoluted case of YouTube pankster rapist Sam Pepper. It was scary that Pepper thought running around grabbing women's asses counted as a joke, and even scarier that so many fans were willing to defend his actions — less now since his vile history was exposed by fellow YouTuber Laci Green. You'd think with all the furor around that there would be some hesitations about calling this latest bout of attacks "pranks" too.
I don't know why media outlets feel the need to say Sediuk is "attacking" women. Might want to check your quote marks — what he's doing isn't a joke, it's illegal and there's nothing funny about it. E!'s jeering headline, "Kim Kardashian, Ciara, Brad Pitt and More Celebs Who've Been Pranked by Vitalii Sediuk," seems to suggest that street harassment is no worse than farting into your hands and making someone smell it.
After the Grammys incident last year The Hollywood Reporter not only failed to condemn Sediuk's actions but actually published an exclusive interview revealing how he managed to pull it off, like it was a feat comparable with pulling a baby out from under an oncoming train. The Daily Mail did the exact same thing last week. It's blowing my mind that TMZ is basically the only outlet getting its angle right.
Unfortunately Paris police don't quite see the severity of the matter either, telling TMZ it's "not important enough to warrant their attention." So if you want to follow in the footsteps of Sediuk and Pepper by making a career out of street harassment, Paris is probably a pretty awesome place to live.
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An attempt to provide upstate New York's fight against illegal drugs with millions of dollars in federal funds is stalled in the White House, says the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Drug czar John Walters is resisting an effort to have the region that includes Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Albany designated a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, which could bring $1 million to $3 million a year to help local law enforcement. Senator Charles Schumer, a Democrat, said that, "The drug czar, without even batting an eye, should understand our needs in upstate New York."
Joseph Keefe, Walters' deputy for state and local affairs, said the upstate region does not fit the criteria for the federal drug-trafficking designation, called a HIDTA. Keefe said a "threat assessment" with an upstate proposal indicated the majority of drugs moving through the region from Canada go to New York City, where there is already a HIDTA.
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January 17, 2017 -- Santa Monica City Council Member Terry O'Day has been fined $500 for violating the City's anti-corruption Oaks Initiative, a local watchdog group announced Monday.
The City Attorney's Office determined O'Day violated the initiative twice by accepting contributions of $340 each from two different developers –- each involved with City projects he supported -- in the months before the November 8 election, said Terry White, chief deputy in criminal prosecution for the City Attorney's Office.
In a January 13 letter to Mary Marlow of the Transparency Project, White said O'Day failed to return a September contribution from Marc Luzatto, a principal of Village Trailer Park, and an August contribution from Dan Emmett, a prominent developer, within the 10 days the law stipulates.
Both contributions were included in reports on campaign finances to the City Clerk, as required. But O'Day didn't return the questionable contributions until a few days before Election Day, White said.
O'Day, who went on to easily win a second full term, "clearly did not exercise due diligence," White said, adding that "there is no evidence to indicate this conduct was a 'knowing and willful' violation by Councilman O'Day which would justify proceeding with a misdemeanor criminal prosecution."
O'Day -- who was the top vote-getter in the race for four council seats -- said Monday he is "pleased to conclude this minor matter and wrap up the administration of the 2016 campaign."
"Thanks to the broad support of the voters, I look forward to continuing to serve our city," he said.
Marlow, founder of the Transparency Project, heralded the fine as a sign that the law is finally being enforced after "a 16-year City campaign against Santa Monica's anti-corruption law."
Transparency Project filed the complaint against O'Day in the final days of the election season and publicized O'Day's acceptance of the money from the two developers("Contentious End to Santa Monica Election Season," November 7, 2016).
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Country / Territory: China (Mainland)
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Welcome to the current tournament portal for the Northeast region! The upcoming Northeast tournament will be at Geo Milev ELHS in Ruse on November 21-22. Registration for the tournament has ended. Coaches, you will receive an invitation to register for this tournament on Speechwire. If you haven't received the invitation, or if you are a coach in a different region and would like to bring your team to this tournament, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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There are also many shops in walking distance from the school, and a restaurant next door called Restaurant Vazata.
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While the rest of the country has been in the thick of fall for a month or more, November is the first real taste of fall weather for New Orleans. High temperatures are still on the higher side in the upper 70s to start the month, but they drop to the upper 60s by the end of it. Lows range from the upper to low 50s. Long sleeves and jacket weather is finally here, and that includes during the day by the end of the month, so pack accordingly.
November is one of the cloudier months, with cloud cover ranging from overcast to mostly cloudy almost 40% of the time. Precipitation hovers around 30% to 40%, usually light to moderate, so more often than not, you'll get to enjoy the cooler weather without too much rain. Humidity stays high, in the range of mildly to very humid.
November is a great time to try out New Orleans' endless number of restaurants. Uptown you can sample barbecue shrimp from the restaurant that invented the dish at Pascal's Manale or try classic Creole fare from the local landmark Commander's Palace. After a visit to City Park, you can grab a bite at Ralph's on the Park or Ralph Brennan's Café NOMA, located in the New Orleans Museum of Art. Then of course, you can take your pick in the French Quarter, ranging from a historic gem like Arnaud's Restaurant to the hip, modern food and cocktail vibe at SoBou.
Besides local restaurants and the Thanksgiving holiday, November is a great time for other opportunities to explore New Orleans cuisine as the city celebrates with Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival in Louis Armstrong Park and Oak Street Po-Boy Festival Uptown.
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Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs) Football Club is located in North London. The club is also known as Spurs. Tottenham's home ground is White Hart Lane. The club motto is Audere est Facere (To dare is to do).
Martin Jol insists the challenge of Liverpool should have been effectively ended before half-time had domination been converted into goals in the Carling Cup quarter final at the Lane.
Liverpool's young side were on the back foot for most of the first period but no reward was reaped from the team's many attacking sorties. The tie eventually headed for extra-time and penalties after a Florent Sinama Pongolle penalty - following a Fredi Kanoute hand ball - levelled Jermain Defoe's strike.
For Martin, the game should have been wrapped up long before.
"It hurts, I am disappointed," he reflected after the game. "In the first half everyone could see there was no problem for us. They made the decision to play a lot of youngsters, you could see it and we had to punish that. We didn't do that.
"We played well, we played as I wanted us to even though we still lack a couple of things. I don't think they had a shot on goal in the first half and had one good chance in the second. We punish ourselves all the time.
"After 45 minutes you felt Liverpool had an eagerness and ambition and they felt they could get something. We should have punished them in the first half and should have been up two or three-nil.
"Fredi made an error and I don't understand it because there was no pressure. It was a corner but why did it end with a hand ball? It is one of those things we have to take out of the team."
Martin went on to explain his decision to omit Defoe from the starting line-up, reasoning that he must consider the workload and forthcoming games.
"Last week people asked why Robbie Keane was on the bench and the week before some said we could do with Fredi Kanoute to give some height up front. We have three strikers and I have to make a choice.
"We had a game on Sunday - so did Liverpool but with a different team - the game here and we go to Blackburn on Saturday. Pedro Mendes was not in the team, nor was Naybet and you have to make choices. I have to think about the next game as well.
"I said to Jermain that if I have to bring him on he has to do the business - and he did that."


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This statue of a circle of friends with their arms linked stands on the table on our screened porch. It is a constant reminder of the blessing of friends, and how important it is to stay linked together through all the changes of life. Behind the statue in the picture you can see colorful prayer flags, which are another reminder to remain linked through heart-felt prayer with loved ones. I have already had occasion to sit at this table with friends in the flesh, whose love and support have helped me flourish in many ways. Their faces, their smiles, their wise or funny words, their open-hearted sharing, all come to mind when I walk by the table and this statue on my way into the living room or out to the deck. And my heart fills with gratitude for the friends I am blessed with.
It is said that our friends mirror aspects of ourselves, often unrecognized by us. That's why we are drawn to them. Perhaps they have qualities we admire and would like to have more of ourselves. Always, they are our teachers, whether or not they know it.
It is interesting to me that friendship is a universal thing in all cultures, whatever forms it may take. I am struck by the fact that one of my favorite poets, Rumi, will sometimes refer to God as "The Friend." Certainly in his life, the friendship of a roving spiritual teacher had a huge, life-changing impact. It might have been that his friend opened him up to his ecstatic experiences of "The Friend." What a friend!


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Solomons tsunami refugees forced back to seashore
Home rehabilitation in Solomon Islands' Temotu province no further ahead almost four months on from devastating tsunami.
Residents of Santa Cruz island in the Solomon Islands province hit by earthquakes and a tsunami in February have been forced to return to their flattened coastal settlement.
At least 10 people were killed and thousands displaced after a magnitude-eight quake generated waves that smashed through seaside villages of Temotu province, destroying homes and infrastructure.
Temotu's premier, Father Charles Brown Beu, says overseas aid is assisting the rehabilitation of schools, livelihoods and agricultural crops, but the government rehabilitation programme has been too slow.
He told Annell Husband about 600 people have had to return to the coast because there is nowhere else for them to live.
FATHER CHARLES BROWN BEU: They really are not comfortable, I understand. And I am not comfortable myself. But we're banking on the situation that the tsunami doesn't come back in a number of years and soon. I don't know how true this would be, but that's what the experts have told us, and we're banking on that advice.
ANNELL HUSBAND: I thought there was going to be some efforts made by the government to secure some land for those people.
CBB: That was the understanding from the plans, initially, when I had a meeting with him as a member of the national staff management office council. But, as normal, things are not easy in coming, and that has yet to eventuate.
AH: So you talked about agriculture sectors - people are working in that area. Have people now got enough to eat? Have they been able to regrow some crops?
CBB: Yes. In fact, people have already started to grow things. Cabbages and other vegetables and beans and things have already been harvested. The long-term fruit crops are yet to be harvested, but bananas are OK. I think the most affected area in terms of foodstuffs would be the people of Area 4. I would have been happier if, for those particular people, supplies of food continued for a couple of months more, but the last month that has not been possible. For myself as the premier, the government has not been able - that's the provincial government - has not been able to assist to that effect. But individuals have been assisting them like it's traditional in Temotu provincial culture.
AH: So they have actually managed to not go without food because they've had that Wantok help?
CBB: Yeah. It is this system that has helped in many ways, either Wantok, or a relation, a friend is without food, people easily lend a hand. And that is perhaps one of the cushioning factors regarding what has happened, especially in Area 4.
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A kitten in New York appears to have a mutantlike healing ability, similar to that of Wolverine.
The severely burned male feline, estimated to be less than 6 months old, was found about three weeks ago with burns over half his body and four teeth missing, the New York Daily News reported.
Since that time, the kitten has healed far more quickly than expected, prompting the staff at Animal Care Centers of NYC to name the little fella Hugh Jackman, after the iconic Wolverine actor, who most recently starred in Logan.
"He's incredibly resilient," treating vet Dr. Tara Bellis told the Daily News. "You could call him a superhero cat."
Vet staff are not sure how Hugh suffered such bad injuries. His burns continue to heal, and he appears to have no long-lasting hearing or vision problems, the Daily News reported.
Once Hugh has healed enough, he will be fostered by a vet staff member then go up for adoption. About $20,000 in donations has been used to save the kitten, according to the Daily News.
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Yesterday, RSPCA ACT Inspectors called on the public for information regarding an injured dog that was abandoned in Fyshwick on the morning of Monday 29th January 2018. Additional CCTV footage and witnesses have provided further information on the female Border Collie found in the cubby house. RSPCA ACT Inspectors are still asking for anyone who was in the vicinity of Canberra Outlet Centre in Fyshwick on Iron Knob St, between 12am - 9 am Monday 29 th January, to come forward to assist with the investigation. Inspectors have good reason to believe that there may have been witnesses in the area


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Resource attainment varies with the type of organization
All organizations must secure a continuing supply of resources from their environments. The initial mix of resources mobilized when an organization is created is critical as these resources constitute a structural pattern that tends to persist and is imprinted on organizational members.
Explain how all organizations compete for resources
Describe the consequences and costs of obtaining resources
Explain how resource attainment varies with the type of organization and environment, as well as with the organization's stage of development.
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Running Head: ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES
Significance of Organizational Resources
Table of Contents
1. Introduction....................................................................................................................3
2. Significance of continuing Supply of Organizational Resources...................................4
3. Mobilization of Initial Mix of Resources.......................................................................7
4. Ways through which Organizations Compete for Resources........................................8
5. Resource Attainment Variation with the Type of Organization and Environment......10
6. Conclusion....................................................................................................................12
7. References....................................................................................................................14
The success of an organization depends upon its resources, capabilities and core competencies. These three aspects are the base of competitive advantage. Resources are organized to direct towards organizational capabilities. Capabilities in turn are the basis of core competencies that leads towards competitive advantage (Dess, Lumpkin & Eisner, 2009). This process of creation of competitive advantage demonstrates that the most fundamental aspect of competitive advantage is related with the management of organizational resources.
The term resource comprehends a range of individual, social and organizational phenomena. Resource alone does not direct towards competitive advantage as it grounded on the distinctive clustering of a number of resources. This could also be understood with an example of Amazon.com that compounded its service and distribution resources to explicate its competitive advantage. The resources of an organization can be classified into two broad categories that are tangible and intangible resources.
Management of resources is essential for driving competitive advantage. By securing a continuing supply of resources from their environments an organization can attain all its objectives and goals. At the time of creation of an organization, it is vital that the initial mix of resources is mobilized to establish a structural pattern that tends to persist and is imprinted on organizational members (Dess, Lumpkin & Eisner, 2009). In this paper, the significance of organization resources will be discussed along with all issues related with the management of resources.
In addition to this, here in this paper the discussion regarding how all organizations compete for resources will be done along with the consequences and costs of obtaining resources. As well, in this paper the explanation about how resource attainment varies with the type of organization and environment, as well as with the organizations stage of development will be done.
Significance of continuing Supply of Organizational Resources
Organizational resources refer to the structure, procedures and systems of an organization that allows flows of information, training that in turn encourage organizational members. In a company, organizational resources involve the employees' know-how, systems and policies, planning and control systems, financial structures, management systems, and organisational culture and skills of company employees (Edelman, Brush & Manolova, 2002).
Organizational resources can be classified into tangible and intangible resources. Both of these types of resources are essential for attaining competitive advantage. Tangible resources are assets that can be seen and measured. Production equipment & facilities, manufacturing facilities, formal reporting structures and distribution centres are some of the significant example of organization's tangible resources (Stahl & Grigsby, 1997). On the other hand, intangible resources are assets that are embedded profoundly in the firm's history and have compiled over time.
Intangible resources are profoundly embedded in organizations' distinctive practices that are not so easy to be copied by others. This shows the significance of intangible resources along with tangible resources (Hitt, Ireland & Hoskisson, 2009). The substantial examples of intangible resources are as follows:
Knowledge, trust and coordination between an organization's managers and employees, managerial capabilities, core competencies, working pattern of organization's human resources, technical and scientific capabilities, potential to innovate, brand name and position and firm's image in the minds of its target customers and industry (Ryall & Craig, 2003). In addition to this how a firm interacts with its employees, customers and suppliers are also a substantial intangible resource.
The substantial tangible and intangible resources those continued supply is essential from companies environment are as follows:
Tangible Resources:
Subsequent are the significant tangible resources that are essential for a firm:
• Financial resources: These resources include a firm's borrowing capacity and ability to generate internal funds.
• Organizational resources: Organizational resources of a firm include its formal reporting structure. As well, it's formal planning, controlling, coordinating and monitoring systems (Stahl & Grigsby, 1997).
• Physical resources: It includes a firm's location and its facilities in regard to plant and equipment. As well, a firm's access to raw materials and their conversion into finished and quality product.
• Technological resources: this resource of a firm includes technology available to a firm for management of its business operations. This may include patents, trademarks, copyrights and advanced technology (Hitt, Ireland & Hoskisson, ...
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Scott Alter, MD, NRP is an Assistant Professor of Integrated Medical Science and serves as Associate Research Director for Emergency Medicine in the Department of Integrated Medical Science, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. His responsibilities include overseeing emergency medicine research and emergency medical services education.
Dr. Alter completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he became interested in research and earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies. Dr. Alter earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (then UMDNJ) in Piscataway, New Jersey. He completed his emergency medicine residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, New Jersey.
Dr. Alter then relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, where he completed his fellowship in Emergency Medical Services at Carolinas Medical Center and Mecklenburg EMS Agency. Following training, Dr. Alter joined Emergency Medicine Physicians, working in community practice within Carolinas Healthcare System in the Charlotte region. He also served as System EMS Director for EMP of Mecklenburg County.
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Alfred Harris - Continued!
"Cards on a Tray" by Alfred Harris
Alfred Harris continues for another month after his first solo show with ZINC sold out within 3 days. Because our space is intimate (read smallish) and because Alfred is prolific we have been able to extend the show and bring in a series of new works! Join us for the opening on June 16th from 5-8pm!
New Works by Alfred Harris
Join us 3rd Thursday May 19th from 5-8pm for Art Walk Edmonds opening of New Works by Alfred Harris.
Join us Saturday May 21st from 5-7pm for a special Artist's Reception.
What Spring Does by Shelli Markee
Join us Third Thursday April 21st from 5-8pm for Art Walk Edmonds and the opening of "What Spring Does" by Shelli Markee.
"What Spring Does" is a sculptural wire installation of abundant proportions by Artist and Silversmith Shelli Markee.
Join us Saturday April 23rd from 5-7pm for a special Artist's Reception.
The Archivist of the Sky - New Works by Deirdre Murphy
"Spring Jewel", oil on canvas, 46 x 38" by Deirdre Murphy
FOUND - Moments In Other Peoples Lives. Vernacular Photography
Merry Go Round, Somewhere, USA
Lydia Bassis - "Passages" opening reception
Join us November 19th for Art Walk Edmonds monthly third Thursday gallery walk. ZINC will be featuring the work of Seattle Artist Lydia Bassis. This marks the opening of our new gallery space dedicated to contemporary art. In addition to the Art Walk, the last of a 4 part series of Wine Walks will be taking place. Tickets can be purchased at here.
Lorie Ransom - The Daily Drawing
Lorie Ransom is a long-time graphic designer and itinerant artist who, in 2013, committed to completing a drawing every day for one year. The product of her effort is "The Daily Drawing", a collection of light and whimsical ink-on-paper art. Many of the later drawings include humorous dialog reminiscent of newspaper comics. In her art, Lorie attempts to find a bit of "ridiculous" in the mundane things in life that most everyone can relate to. Lorie has continued the project indefinitely, sharing her drawings on social networks and her personal blog.
The drawings in this show are selects from the first 365 days. Since completing the project I've continued to draw every day (with small exceptions) and as of this opening, I am somewhere around day 545.
Whimsical Worlds by Amy Hevron
Amy Hevron Brings Whimsical Worlds to Zinc November 20
Seattle based illustrator and graphic designer, Amy Hevron, brings a show of quirky characters in whimsical little worlds painted on various types of wood from November 20-January 12 at Zinc Art + Interiors. Amy also brings a felt cast of delightful creatures and characters that turn her storybook like creations into touchable 3D art that can be played with and admired. Each of her paintings and felties invite you to ponder their story of merriment perfect for any child in your life or the child within. Please join us for a special reception for the artist on December 6th from 4-7pm!
ZINC invites you to a Sparkling Holiday Soiree!
Join us Saturday December 6th from 4-7pm for a Sparkling Holiday Soiree!
Cocktail expert AJ Rathbun will be mixing up bubbly cocktails from his book Champagne Cocktails, and Artist Amy Hevron will be in the house for the opening of her whimsical show of paintings and felties!
Plus - Santa has promised to stop by!
From the Ashes by Emi Matsumoto
I've always been intrigued by masks and the role they play in mythology, storytelling and celebrations. They are a rare unifying thread found in every culture throughout history. Masks bestow people with the power to change how they are perceived, freeing them to engage with the world in new ways.
From the Ashes explores the interdependence between life and death, flora and fauna. With the uncertain future that our planet faces, we may eventually live in a world where knowledge of many plants and animals is entirely constructed from myths of the past. Stripped down to simple forms and greyscale shapes, these masks celebrate the power of nature.
From the Ashes
6 pieces
Papier-mâché, sumi ink, cut paper
Emi Matsumoto is a Seattle-based graphic designer and artist.
Painter Rachel Campbell and Salty Bicycles Custom Bikes
Artist Rachel Campbell brings an upbeat collection of bike paintings in oil to Zinc Art + Interiors from July 17- August 18. The show opens with a big bike bang on July 17th from 5-8 with Chris Freed, owner of Salty Bicycles out of Ballard, hand crafting one-of-a kind bikes on site. Rachel will also be creating limited edition prints on Zinc's etching press during the month of her show.
"My work is best described as a very specific form of documentary," Rachel said. "I am constructing a body of work that depicts and interprets the complex interactions between our objects, our interiors, and our environments."
Rachel Campbell's artistic painting pieces invite the viewer to consider what the objects in our lives invariably say about our own selves. In her show at Zinc, she asks us to consider the insights our bikes have to say about us.
"I feel that a bicycle is an extension of you and should reflect your riding style, whether it's on your commute to work or taking a beating at the Saturday criterium," Chris Freed stated.
So what does your bike say about you? Bring or ride your bike to Zinc's opening night or anytime from July 17-August 18 and find out.


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Sonny is my pick for game of the week. This could very well be the game of the decade. Sonny is an interactive epic RPG. Hosted at Armor Games, the cool graphics and great characters helped make Sonny one of the classics. It is also one of the most popular web games in recent years. In Sonny, you get thrown into the battle immediately as a reanimated corpse, gaining allies, weapons and strength and move through this linear story line, all the while guided by some basic scripted dialogue.
The author, Jakrin Juanbanich, better known as Krin, has put out several other terrific games but Sonny is my favourite. The game takes you through turned based battles against humans and humanoids of ever increasing power. Sonny is popular, already over 7 million gameplays on Armor Games, so popular it garnered a sequel. Sonny II has had 14 million hits. I consider the original far superior to the sequel. It's not new, but if you haven't discovered it yet, it's time to play Sonny.


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- KEEP's commitment to improving carer's mental health "In recognition of World Mental Health Day 2017, KEEP promotes positive mental health by exploring skills and strategies which reduce...
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The NIS is very excited at the growing number of KEEP Licensed Trainers that operate here in the UK, increasing the opportunities for young people and carers to access KEEP. Congratulations to Emma Turnham, Jo Lea, Clare Campling, Bonnie Griffiths, Pat Beech, Mandy Taylor-Mellor, Rob Lewis and Mike Wilson, who have all reached an outstanding level of both expertise and practice.
We are particularly grateful that 2 of these Licensed Trainers have been providing support to sites whilst the NIS's Emma Turnham has been on maternity leave. Thank you to Clare Campling (Oxford) and Jo Lea (Suffolk) for supporting Wiltshire, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Manchester and Reading. Your input and the support from your host Local Authorities is greatly appreciated.
For more information about how the licenced trainer model could help provide alternative models for accessing KEEP, or if you are interested in becoming a licenced trainer, contact the NIS.
We are delighted to announce the accreditation of 3 more facilitators. Rob Lewis (Somerset) and Pat Beech (Wolverhampton) are now accredited in the KEEP Safe programme. Deena Levene (Suffolk) has become an accredited KEEP Standard facilitator and is the very first to have the training and consultation delivered by one of our UK Licensed Trainers. Well done everyone!
Joel and Rhoanna delivered a couple of fun packed and informative days for KEEP In-House Supervisors when they came to the UK last October. The focus was on promoting KEEP to managers, new staff and foster carers.
KEEP Standard Booster training manuals were also given out so that facilitators can start delivering booster sessions to carers who have already completed KEEP. Please record and upload sessions to FIDO as usual. This will count towards the requirements for maintaining accreditation.
The independent evaluation of KEEP Standard was completed by Ipsos MORI, and was published by the DfE in 2016. Please click here for more information.
An eye catching summary of the report is available in this infographic.
Thank you to all of you who helped to make this possible.
For more information about KEEP, please contact the Programme Lead - Joanna Warburton.


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Wound management demands globally are as considerable as the range and diversity of therapeutic options to deal with them. Surgical, traumatic, burn, ulcer and other wound types are highly prevalent, growing in caseload and expensive when they fail to promptly heal. New products are steadily impacting the market, while development continues on many fronts including novel wound closure, debridement, dressings, physical therapies and others. MedMarket Diligence's 2009 report, "Worldwide Wound Management, 2009-2018: Established and Emerging Products, Technologies and Markets in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Rest of World" (see link) is a thorough analysis of the current and forecast market for these products.
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This report details the complete range of products and technologies used in wound management and wound care, from dressings, bandages, hydrogels, tissue engineered products, physical treatments and others. The report details current clinical and technology developments in this huge worldwide market with high growth sectors, with data on products in development and on the market; market size and forecast; competitor market shares; competitor profiles; and market opportunity. (Continued at link.)


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The CWU has teamed up with the #JC4PM tour to host a spectacular event at this year's CWU Annual Conference featuring some of the country's most highly sought after speakers, poets, musicians and comedians.
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This patient is a 35 year old and mother of three who wanted to have a better contouring of her abdomen and buttock. She was referred to Dr. Sadati by one of her best friends who was Dr. Sadati's patient. After consultation with Dr. Sadati she felt very comfortable and decided to go ahead with proposed procedures.
She had a tummy tuck with liposuction of her abdomen, flanks. After isolating the best fat, Dr. Sadati mixed the fat with PRP, then transferred this fat mixture with very fine instruments in small quantities to her buttocks to create a sensuous Brazilian butt lift that is permanent. She is one month post-op in these before and after photos.


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Andrew Mitchell MP supports help to combat fuel poverty in the Royal Town
Mr Mitchell has met with Mark Meredith, the Operations Director of Area Eco, a not for profit community interest company which works in communities across the West Midlands providing practical advice to people and third sector organisations to reduce their energy costs.
Area Eco receives grant funding from the Government to deliver energy saving advice sessions aimed at vulnerable customers and training sessions for voluntary sector frontline workers and volunteers.
Area Eco is part of the Big Energy Saving Network which is made up of local community groups and charities across Britain that can advise on energy saving in the home, switching energy suppliers, different energy tariffs and available government support to help the most vulnerable get warmer homes and lower fuel bills.
Following the meeting, Mr Mitchell said: "The Government provides assistance for the most vulnerable such as via the Warm Home Discount scheme which helps 2 million households a year with £140 to go towards their energy bills. Pensioners are also eligible for further help through the Winter Fuel Payment.
But financial assistance can only go so far, instead households have themselves been empowered with the ability to switch energy suppliers in half the time that it previously took, thanks to changes which have already been introduced by the Government. I myself, have recently saved money by switching energy suppliers.
"The Big Energy Savings Network is a very interesting initiative and goes to show that local communities can play a big part in combatting fuel poverty. I have put Area Eco in contact with charitable organisations across the Royal Town and I very much hope that they will be interested in collaborating with Area Eco to deliver a programme of outreach to vulnerable consumers, focussed on helping them reduce their energy costs vulnerable."
Photo: Andrew Mitchell MP with Mark Meredith – Operations Director (left) and his intern Martin Prno (right)


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About conquering fears.
A few weeks ago, I received some good news: I got selected for the Esprit Style Battle. Immediately nerves hit me – Oh my god, I would have to style people. In store!! I was really excited but scared at the same time. I started thinking about everything that could go wrong. I was convinced that I would suck at it. Maybe I would even be that one person just standing on the side watching everybody else do a great job – Yes, pessimist is my middle name. Glad you noticed 😉
So on the 20th of April I travelled to Antwerp, shaking like a leaf – Shake it, sh-shake it (but with somewhat less swag, I assure you)! Luckily on arrival at the Esprit store, the nerves quickly transformed into excitement – I was going to do this. And do it good! Of course asking people if they would like to be styled was still scary, but at the same time it was so much fun. I got to meet some amazing people and really took something out of the whole experience – which I guess was the whole point of the day for me.
My own Esprit outfit – finally found me some camouflage pants that really fit like a glove!
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Children and Youth Groups
Please note that group times and dates often change based on capacity and schedules. NOYFSS will make every effort to notify all registrants if there is a change to date and/or time.
Empower Myself
Learn the words to express your emotions! Through this activity-based group, kids will learn how to cope with the stress that comes with being a kid, and how to talk through what they are feeling. Week-long summer camps available!
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Have you gone through some big changes in your life? Learn how to cope with change, how to handle the stress, and learn with other kids going through similar changes. Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30pm.
Fall 2018
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Girls Connect
A place just for girls, where they can discover just how amazing and special they are, learning through art, chatting, and group activities. Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30pm. Week-long summer camps available!
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Staying Connected
A safe environment for teen girls (ages 13 to 16) to talk about being a teenager and the struggles of growing into an adult. You are invited to be a part of community activities and talk about what's going on in your life. Topics may include: self-esteem, sexual health, self-harm, mental health and the use of drugs and alcohol. This group is self-referred and drop-in and runs throughout the school year. This group is funded in part through CIBC.
Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:00pm
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Taking Care of You and Me
Learn to put the needs of others before your own! This anti-bullying group includes 4 sessions of relationship building activities, and 4 sessions working with seniors who have dementia. On Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30pm.
Fall 2018
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CHAOS (Creating Healthy Acceptance of Self)
It can feel a little chaotic being a young person. Learn how to be healthy, how to take care of yourself, how to communicate, and about your own personal growth through a variety of activities in the group, and in the community. This group is for youth aged 13-16
Date: Fall 2018
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Emotional Regulation
Are you having difficulty controlling your emotions and behaviours? This group helps youth learn and understand the relationship between their individual self, and their environment. It aims to replace problem behaviours with skillful behaviours. Learn about distress tolerance, and mindfulness among others. This group is for youth aged 15-18
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Churchill Downs: All-sources Kentucky Derby handle sets record at $133.1 million
All-sources wagering on Saturday's Kentucky Derby established a new record and was a significant increase over betting on the race last year, according to figures released by Churchill Downs late Saturday.
The preliminary all-sources handle figure for the Derby, as reported by Churchill, was $133.1 million, an 18.8 percent increase over last year's handle and a 12.4 percent increase over the previous high mark. This year's Derby had 20 horses, compared to 19 last year, but more significantly, this year's field did not include a standout that focused bettors' attention on one or two horses.
All-sources handle for the entire 13-race card also established a record at $187 million, up 13.2 percent from last year's total of $165.2 million. The all-sources handle figure dwarfs any other single-day wagering number for a racing card, including the Saturday Breeders' Cup card at Churchill last November, in which handle was $97.6 million.
The spike in the figures stands out against a brief decline in Derby wagering figures that accompanied a much larger drop in betting figures on Thoroughbred racing nationwide. Handle on Thoroughbred races has declined markedly over the past three years, and Derby figures have seesawed between marginal declines and insignificant upticks for five years.
Ontrack, attendance was 165,307, as reported by Churchill, a record. The previous record was reported last year, at 164,858. Churchill does not announce attendance figures except on Derby Day and the day preceding the Derby.
Betting ontrack for the Derby was $12.3 million, according to Churchill, a rise of 7.1 percent. That figure also was a record, breaking the previous mark of $12.1 million, set in 2008. Total wagering ontrack for the 13-race card was $23.7 million, an increase of 1.3 percent, Churchill said.


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Top Ten Things To Do In February 2018
We have a wonderful selection of events for you this February. From Lighting up Cheltenham to floodlit swan suppers. Be sure to check out our Top Ten and make sure you check if pre-booking is required.
1. Light Up Cheltenham!
Music, lights & family fun hits Cheltenham. Don't miss this spectacular event!
10th - 18th February
2. Quartet at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
Opening at the Everyman Theatre prior to a national tour. Paul Nicholas (The Real Marigold Hotel, Just Good Friends, EastEnders) Wendi Peters (Coronation Street, Oh what A Lovely War), Sue Holderness (Only Fools and Horses, The Green Green Grass) and Jeff Rawle (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Drop the Dead Donkey), star in a brand-new revival of the bitter-sweet comedy Quartet.
8th - 17th February
3. Indoor Inflatable Play Day Sessions with Cheltenham Bouncy Castles
Half-term fun at the All Saints Academy.
12th & 13th February
4. SuperClash Wrestling, Cheltenham Town Hall
The cream of American wrestling stars will battle the best home-grown talent in the ring today when SuperClash action slams into Cheltenham Town Hall for the first time ever.
18th February
5. Floodlit Swan Suppers at Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Experience the beauty and sounds of hundreds of wild swans on a floodlit lake before enjoying a delicious two-course meal at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre. This is a truly unique event perfect for wildlife lovers.
2nd, 3rd, 9th & 10th February
6. Mornings on the Farm with Just Kidding, Cricklade
Bring the family to the farm and get back to nature for the morning.
13th, 14th, 15th 17th February
7. Scallywags Comedy at The Strand, Cheltenham
Comedy night at The Strand is always worth a giggle!
Last Thursday of every month
8. The Occasional Orchestra supported by JOY perform at Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre
Purveyors of melodic folk pop and peddlers of quality original, songs, this six-piece semi-acoustic group has led them to be dubbed, 'The Mumford and Sons you don't want to punch'
24th February
9. Don't Dribble On The Dragon at the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury
This spectacular musical adventure about growing up and the importance of family is the perfect feel good show for big hearted adults and loving little ones alike.
12th February
10. Pop Up Opera - Humperdinck's Hänsel and Gretel, Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham
Magical and dark, this is perhaps the most popular operatic fairy tale of them all.
23rd February
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