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Pallant House Gallery in Chichester is delighted to present a new exhibition to mark the centenary of the birth of the British painter Keith Vaughan (1912-1977). Born in the nearby Sussex village of Selsey, Vaughan was one of the most significant artists of his generation, best-known for his painterly depictions of the male nude in the landscape.
The exhibition will chart the development of the artist's work from his early beach scenes of the 1930s and the romanticism of his wartime illustrations for poetry and literature, to his painterly depictions of the male figure and landscapes and his later move towards abstraction. Featuring drawings, studies and major paintings from across his career, it will provide a comprehensive overview of the artist's life and work.
Largely self-taught, Vaughan began his career in advertising before turning to painting. The first section of the exhibition explores Vaughan's early experimentation with the figure in landscape settings such as at Pagham Beach in Sussex in 'Beach with Bathers' (c.1938) and paintings such as 'Night in the Streets of the City' (1943) which presents a moment of tenderness amidst the devastation of the Second World War.
During the war Vaughan met and was greatly influenced by Graham Sutherland, John Minton, and Robert Colquhoun. His subsequent illustrations for the poetry of Rimbaud, and literary compilations such as 'Penguin New Writing' and 'Orpheus' led him to become a leading figure in the so-called 'Neo-Romantic' circle of the 1940s (examples of which are featured in the show).
In his post-war paintings, Vaughan looked beyond the English romantic tradition to the example of the European modernists such as Cézanne, Picasso and Matisse, and later Nicholas de Stäel, rapidly developing an experimental and painterly style which bridged abstraction and figuration. The exhibition includes his study for the central mural in the Dome of Discovery at the 1951 Festival of Britain which develops the theme of the figure in the landscape that was to be a central to his work.
The second section of the exhibition brings together a group of Vaughan's paintings of the male nude such as 'Neopolitan Bathers' (1951) and 'A Group of Bathers' (1962) in which the artist continues the grand tradition of figurative painting with expressive use of oil paint. Vaughan's employment of homo-erotic subject matter reflects his own sexuality, which was often discussed with great frankness in his remarkable journals. Later paintings such as 'Standing Figure - Kouros' (1960) and 'Musicians at Marrakesh' (1966-70) are informed by Vaughan's travels to Greece and Morocco.
In later years his images became highly abstracted although the starting point was always representation and natural forms. In 1968 he wrote of his efforts to 'make something at once very real and very abstract...the human figure as an abstract element, like a musical chord.' The final section of the exhibition explores the relationship between landscape and abstraction from the 1950s to the 1970s, in which Vaughan employed blocks of paint to experiment with structure and formal concerns, reflecting his prevailing attempts to " pare away the inessentials until the subject matter becomes irrelevant." (Keith Vaughan 1976).
Vaughan's reputation reached its height in the late 1950s and early 1960s, culminating in a retrospective at the Whitechapel in 1962 at which Director Bryan Robertson said Vaughan's 'brilliantly realised gifts would find their place among some of the best work done in the country in the twentieth century'. Yet, despite considerable success, including the award of a CBE in 1965, Vaughan became increasingly melancholic and reclusive in later life and eventually committed suicide in 1977. Poignantly, he recorded his last moments in his journal as the drugs overdose took effect.
Simon Martin, Head of Curatorial Services at Pallant House Gallery says: "Although Vaughan has widely been hailed as one of the leading figures of the so-called 'Neo-Romantic' group, in his later paintings he transcended this context through his powerful and painterly depictions of the male form which formed metaphors for the wider human condition. We are delighted to be presenting Vaughan's work in his Centenary year in the area where he was born.'


text: Age 85, passed away peacefully at the Chemung County Nursing Facility on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Lifelong resident of Elmira, Mary was born the daughter of Edward J. and Edna (Mooney) Hurley. Marrying Robert (Bob) L. Dial in 1961, the couple raised 6 children, and Mary devoted her life to raising her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Dial; daughter Michelle R. Dial; brothers, Francis, Robert, Leon, William, John, and Richard Hurley. Mary is survived by five children and their families; Edna and Gregg Moyer of Pine City, NY with children Jenni, Justin and Jarred; Robert M. Dial of Elmira Heights; Annie and Bob Small of Kernersville, NC with children Erin, Eric and Amber; David Dial with Jason Farley of Baltimore, MD; Kelly and Mitch Greene of Raleigh, NC; great grandchildren, Jadin and Molly; sisters, Dorothy Noterfonzo, Betty Hurley, Jean (George) Lowman and Evelyn (Phillip) Foster; several nieces and nephews. As a compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, her greatest joy was spending time with her family and close friends. She also particularly enjoyed a good game of BINGO, listening to family karaoke, and conversations with loved ones. Because she dedicated her life to her children, the impact she leaves is more than deeds, it is the collective experiences of her family as they have journeyed through life. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the second-floor staff at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. It was obvious you loved her and we thank you for your care and devotion. At Mary's request, funeral services will be private.

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Discussion in 'Wii - Console and Game Discussions' started by JDishCorp, Nov 17, 2010.
Or are you all on BO?
well since i only have a lan adapter im still playing reflex atm
Wut does a lan adapter have to do with playing BO? I use a wi-fi usb and it works perfectly fine. The only issues I get in BO are the never getting into games: I join a lobby, the map loading screen comes up, and when it says "awaiting gamestate" the screen goes black and it gives me an error and THIS ISN'T A CONNECTION PROBLEM!!! The other issue i have is the weapon models not loading. Both issues are present in both the retail game and the backup....
I have both Modern Warfare: Reflex and Black Ops.
And I play both.
many people with the usb lan adapter are having problems with freezing in the MP lobby where they have to hard reset the wiis.. i never claimed it to be a connection issue only some kinda bug that doesnt work well with the adapters
I still play MW:R, until I get Black Ops of course. I'll still play both though, getting MW:R didn't stop me from playing WAW.
Nice to know, cuz I was pretty good at MWR, but ever since I switched to BO I've been really suckish.
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PLOVDIV University of Bulgaria and Shenzhen Polytechnic inaugurated the first Bulgaria-China vocational education center (VEC) in Plovdiv on Monday in a bid to boost cooperation, disseminate culture, and train talents.
In the framework of this VEC, the two universities can share best practices and information on the latest research and developments achieved, and organize lectures and laboratory courses, said Prof. Zapryan Kozludzhov, rector of Plovdiv University.
The VEC will also encourage student and staff exchanges "in order to gain better understanding of each other and benefit from our strengths," Kozludzhov told the ceremony, attended by Angel Hristozov, chairman of the Bulgarian-Chinese Business Development Association.
Meanwhile, Kozludzhov said he hopes the new center will enhance the international dimensions of the two universities and contribute to their overall improvement.
Prof. Jia Xingdong, president of Shenzhen Polytechnic, said Plovdiv University is one of Shenzhen Polytechnic's main partners in Europe and in countries along the route of the Belt and Road Initiative.
The establishment of the VEC marks a new era for cooperation between the two institutions, Jia said.
"I believe, with joint efforts and support from the society, the center will play a key role in boosting cooperation, disseminating culture, training talents and enhancing Sino-Bulgarian friendship," Jia said.
"The center will also serve as a bridge in education and cultural exchanges to enhance understanding and friendship among people in the two countries," Jia said.
Founded in 1962, Plovdiv University, named in honor of Bulgarian historian Paisii Hilendarski, is the largest institution of higher education in southern Bulgaria and the third-largest Bulgarian university.
Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria, with 341,567 city inhabitants as of 2015, and 675,586 in the greater metropolitan area. It is an important economic, transport, cultural and educational center.
Shenzhen Polytechnic is an educational institute located in Xili, Nanshan District. Founded in 1993, it is a senior academy offering full-time courses, focusing on production, construction, management and services.
Vocational education is an important part of China's educational system and developing a skilled labor force, according to a Xinhua News Agency report last year. The number of students at vocational high schools across China reached 22.5 million in 2015, with 13.9 million at vocational colleges. (Xinhua)


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WIXE's Talk of The Town
Ben Martin and son Hunter appeared on the lively radio talk show Talk of the Town on WIXE The Mighty 1190 in Monroe NC Thursday March 13 in anticipation of the big local premier.
WIXE president and general manager Archie Morgan and co-host Reed Alexander engaged the producer/director duo in an engaging discussion from a local, Union County angle. Reed had been able to preview an advance copy of the movie and asked a lot of interesting questions about cast, crew, locations and the creative process. Archie, who has some theater and creative background was particularly interested in the difficulties of producing a full-length home-made movie.
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The Monsoon Rainfall Manipulation Experiment (MRME) is to understand changes in ecosystem structure and function of a semiarid grassland caused by increased precipitation variability, which alters the pulses of soil moisture that drive primary productivity, community composition, and ecosystem functioning. The overarching hypothesis being tested is that changes in event size and variability will alter grassland productivity, ecosystem processes, and plant community dynamics. In particular, we predict that many small events will increase soil CO2 effluxes by stimulating microbial processes but not plant growth, whereas a small number of large events will increase aboveground NPP and soil respiration by providing sufficient deep soil moisture to sustain plant growth for longer periods of time during the summer monsoon.
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MRME contains three ambient precipitation plots and five replicates of the following treatments: 1) ambient plus a weekly addition of 5 mm rainfall, 2) ambient plus a monthly addition of 20 mm rainfall. Rainfall is added during the monsoon season (July-Sept) by an overhead (7 m) system fitted with sprinkler heads that deliver rainfall quality droplets. At the end of the summer, each treatment has received the same total amount of added precipitation, delivered in different sized events. Each plot (9x14 m) includes subplots (2x2 m) that receive 50 kg N ha-1 y-1. Each year we measure: (1) seasonal (July, August, September, and October through June) soil N, (2) plant species composition and ANPP, (3) seasonal root and fungal dynamics in minirhizotrons, and (4) soil temperature, moisture and CO2 fluxes (using in situ solid state CO2 sensors). In addition, soil N2O fluxes, and predawn and mid-day (10-12 AM) water potential and mid-day leaf photosynthetic gas exchange and stomatal conductance of black grama are measured prior to and up to 5 days after scheduled precipitation events.
Soil Measurements
Soil temperature and water content were measured with ECH2O soil sensors. Soil CO2 was measured with solid state CO2 sensors. For each plot, soil sensors were placed under the canopy of B. eriopoda to a depth of 2, 8, and 16 cm. Measurements were recorded every 30 minutes.
Instrument Name: Soil Moisture ProbeManufacturer: DecagonModel Number: EC-5
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Study Area Name: Monsoon site
Study Area Location: Monsoon site is located just North of the grassland Drought plots
Vegetation: dominated by black grama (Bouteloua eriopoda), and other highly prevalent grasses include Sporabolus contractus, S.cryptandrus, S. lexuosus, Muhlenbergia aernicola and Bouteloua gracilis.North Coordinate:34.20143South Coordinate:34.20143East Coordinate:106.41489West Coordinate:106.41489
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Ajello Feat Hard Ton- "Chocolate Black leather"
Written by Samantha McCallum
February 25, 2011 8:57 pm
Finally the winter months are moving away fast and as we ascend in to the warmer weather with a spring in our step, what does fate have in store for us? Easter? Yes. Then Ibiza season? Oh Yes. And to compliment this comes the disco/electro fun brought to you by Ajello featuring Hard Ton. The crazy duo have been hard at work by teaming up with the soulful Hard Ton and have added some sweet flavour to the proceedings.
This number contains funky percussion (think bongos), with clean plucky basslines, along with electro's trademark synthesizers, and smooth sexy vocals. An Italian, flawless piece like "Chocolate Black Leather" will have you throwing a beach party at a ski resort. Until the warmer season is here, the disco blasts the bars, and the feeling of sand between your toes, have yourself a chocolate fix.
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We will only send you information that you have asked for and you may decline to receive further information if you so wish. We do not sell or lease your details to any other party.
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I've spent my career working within marketing, communications and IT and have developed experience across SMEs, Higher Education sector and Government amassing over fifteen years of experience. Over the last 10 years much of my skills and knowledge development has focused on digital transformation ensuring customer needs are reflected in service delivery encompassing brand development, digital marketing and conversion, digital development and IT programme management. And in April 2014 I decided to launch Sproul-Digital to provide a service that distills what I know into a service that offers real value to clients.
I pride myself on a strategic approach ensuring that I deliver creative and impactful result that is measurable and demonstrates value.
Mark's web and social media links
- Read more about my skills and experience over on my LinkedIn Profile.
- Follow me on Twitter MSproul-Digital for some of my thoughts and useful tips from others.
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BMO Financial Group is merging its two networks of advisors, bringing the advisors of M&I Bank, which BMO acquired last year, into the fold of its existing BMO Harris Bank network.
The newly formed group, called BMO Harris Financial Advisors, will have 165 advisors and nearly $12 billion in total client assets, according to the Toronto-based company. It will help clients with asset management, insurance, income planning, education planning and retirement planning.
"Consolidating our broker dealer business into a single entity will enable us to focus on servicing mass affluent retail investors ... [and] address their financial planning and wealth management needs," said Mike Miroballi, President of BMO Harris Financial advisors, in a statement.
The group will be using in-house asset allocation strategies and proprietary funds as well as third-party managers, the bank said. The managed money programs are complemented "by a full suite of brokerage and insurance products and services to help meet client wealth management needs," according to the company.
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You've probably heard of this or done it before, but I love seeing how randomly combined text and images can create a great album cover. Here's the instructions:
- Go to Random Article on Wikipedia.org. Use the first article as the name of your band
- Go to Random Quote on TheQuotationsPage.com. Use the last four or five words as the title of your album
- Go to Explore Last 7 Days on Flickr. Use the third image as your album cover.
- Put them all together and you get something like below.
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Lead critical product development efforts and get your hands dirty in the implementation of various applications/services
You will be contributing to our flagship product called Job Marketing Platform (JMP). It's a (big) data-driven application with a recommendation engine to serve multiple personas. JMP incorporates the team's learnings and best practices including CQRS and event sourcing. Although it's a young product we're practicing LEAN methodology to gradually evolve it in a modular way and having a very ambitious roadmap in mind.
You'll be working closely with our CTO and our product management team.
What you actually will do
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This describes the ideal candidate, but above all we value people that have an appetite to excel, and the potential to succeed.
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What's in it for you
First of all, you'll be working with experienced colleagues with a strong vision on web development and software architecture, giving you a full intellectual challenge every day. Secondly you will be part of a vibrant and ambitious team of 12 different nationalities in a very casual environment. Thirdly, you'll have the opportunity to participate in meetups/conferences.
We often have a BBQ (and beers) on our terrace at the office and multicultural potluck lunches. Oh.. and you will have fun!
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If you have any questions, please send an email to Sarah (Recruiter) -> sarahellithy(at)vonq.com.
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Ziften Technologies are based in Austin, Texas, and Charles Leaver is the CEO.
This video from the Commonwealth Club includes Steve Blank and he discusses how it is possible to construct a terrific company step by step.
There is no doubt that Steve is an intelligent man and his funny bone is good. His business insights are extremely valued and there are a number of points that he made that I agree with:
He quoted in the video that "there is absolutely nothing that you can find out inside your own building so you need to get out of it!" Steve claimed that this was a lesson that companies in Silicon Valley needed to learn the hard way. Now at Ziften we make sure that we visit our potential customers and clients on a weekly basis. Our company is young however the crucial execs and I know that we need to comprehend and be practical about the market and show this in our business model. When we understand exactly what the marketplace requires we can truly add worth.
We always put our clients first and continue to pay attention to them. In the video Steve discusses how tough it is for entrepreneurs to pay attention to their clients instead of attempting to force their perspective on the market. What we also do at Ziften is to motivate our individuals to listen before speaking. When we are speaking with our prospects and customers we need to understand that they care a lot more about how we can resolve their problems rather than pay attention to how smart we are.
Steve makes another good point in the video when he speaks about how development is perceived in the US compared to the remainder of the world. The thinking in the U.S.A is right when it concerns our attitudes towards failing. Any person is motivated to gain from failure, and these will turn these people into skilled executives who can actually influence and include a lot of worth to a brand-new business. It is necessary that there need to be no fear of failure since this will suppress development.
I constantly convince the people that work for us to take risks with no fear of a reprisal. I strongly believe that this is pushing us closer to our goal of closing the gap in between enterprise customer security and security technology and we are getting there quickly. This is a significant change and we are really near our goal.


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Differentiation Toolkit
Content is described as the knowledge, skills and attitudes we want children to learn.
Process is described as the learning activities or strategies used to provide appropriate methods for students to explore the content.
Varying the complexity of the product that the students create to demonstrate mastery of the concepts.
individualized instruction for each student.
homogeneously grouping children as 'Bluebirds' & 'Buzzards'.
giving more of the same.
expecting more of advanced learners than of 'typical' learners.
expecting less of struggling learners than of 'typical' learners.
a substitute for specialized services.
Something new.
Product Strategies
Options for varied modes of expression
Adjust level of complexity
Open-ended activities
Negotiated criteria
Tiered products
Alternative assessments
Learning contracts
Varying organizers
Student-centered writing formats
Varying product possibilities
Varied pacing
Personal agendas
Anchor activities
Student-teacher goal setting
Flexible seating
Think-pair-share by readiness, interest, learning profile Use of collaboration, independence, and cooperation Mini-workshops to reteach or extend skills
Explorations by interest
Alternative assessments
Interest grouping
Literature circles
Group investigation
Teams, games and tournaments
Differentiation is not...
Differentiation is...
shaking up what goes on in the classroom.
proactively planning for students.
more quality rather than simply more of the same thing.
being student centered.
evolutionary with both students and teachers as learners.
a mixture of whole-class, group and individual instruction.
responsive teaching rather than one size fits all.
Differentiate content by:
Interest-based mini lessons
Multi-level computer programs
Multiple texts
Multiple supplementary materials Resource Based Learning
Small-group direct instruction
Varied graphic organizers to support reading comprehension
Differentiate the Process by:
Tiered activities
Learning contracts
Varied journal prompts
Activity choice boards
Multilevel learning center tasks
Similar readiness groups
Mixed readiness groups with targeted roles for students
Student choice of work arrangement (e.g. work alone or with partner, sit area of study
Allow for the in-depth learning of a self-selected topic within the area of study
Differentiate the product by:
Independent study
Interest-based investigations
Student choice of mode of demonstrating learning Tiered products
Development of products that use new techniques, materials and forms
Instructional Support
Choice of books
Use of reading buddies
Varied journal prompts
Varied computer programs/supplementary materials
Computer mentors
Mini-workshops to reteach or extend skills
Multiple texts
Tape-recorded materials
Flexible reading formats
Highlight/retype key print materials
Cubing/tiered assignments
Flexible seating
Think-pair-share by readiness, interest, learning profile
Use of collaboration, independence and cooperation Jigsaw
Independent studies
Literature circles
Group investigation
Teams, games and tournaments
Problem-based learning
Instructional Intensity
Homework options
Varied journal prompts
Varied supplementary materials
Varying organizers
Mini-workshops to reteach or extend skills
Tiered activities and labs
Multiple texts
Graduated rubrics
Flexible reading formats
Adjust the way you deliver information
Consider learning preferences, interest and choice
Adjust the work space or learning environment
Lectures coupled with graphic organizers
Choice of books
Student-centered questioning strategies
Multiple levels of questions
Varied computer programs/supplementary materials
Open-ended activities
Mini-workshops to reteach or extend skills Jigsaw
Explorations by interest
Tiered activities and labs
Independent studies
Initial engagement
Tape-recorded materials
Problem-based learning
WebQuests/online scavenger hunts/virtual field trips
Content Strategies
Students should (K)now:
State standards/ objectives
Students should be able to (U)nderstand:
Students should be able to (D)o:
Skills of literacy & numeracy
Analysis, evidence of reasoning, questioning)
Skills of the Discipline (graphing,math)
Planning (goal setting, use of time)
Exhibit social skills
Exhibit skills of independence
1. Know what you are teaching
(standard & outcomes)
2. Pre-Assess
(determine existing knowledge)
3. Grouping
(cooperative vs ability groups)
4. Prepare
(materials, directions, noise level, student movement, room arrangement, teacher assistance, assessment.
5. Expectations
(establish norms, train students, group & individual accountability
6. Assess & Reflect
Process Strategies
Time & Grouping
Instructional Intensity
Instructional Support
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"There's this idea of 2016 being this annus horribilis. That it's been the worst year with Bowie dying, Prince dying, the ascent of Trump, and, of course, Brexit," says Rob Thomas, founder of Practical Semiotics, who adds that it's been a challenging year whatever our beliefs. "This year's ads reflect what's really happening in the nation, how people feel. It's been a tough year for many, so the image they are trying to paint is moving away from the suburban, perfect magical Christmas, away from this choreographed and staged setup."
"I want to find the greatest gift that I can give my family, but right now I don't have time to breathe," sings James Corden in Sainsbury's Christmas ad, which tells the story of Dave, a hard-working dad who struggles to find time for his family. These aren't quite the joyful and heart-warming lyrics one would expect around the festive period, but Dave's struggles are no exception in this year's commercials. Brands are waving goodbye to perfectly roasted turkeys, sparkly tinsel, gifts and candles. Instead, they're 'keeping it real'. As times are getting tougher, with trust being a major concern among the populace, brands are responding with comic – and occasionally satirical – realism.
Canvas8 spoke to semiotician Rob Thomas to decode 2016's Christmas spots and understand why brands have used their holiday ads to reflect the uncertainty and pressures faced by Brits rather than masking them.
Daily disempowerment
For Thomas, disempowerment plays a disproportionately large role in this year's big spotlight ads. In the historical model of the Christmas advert, some problem or imperfection is commonly introduced and then promptly resolved by the brand. This year, however, numerous commercials have waived the classic happy ending.
In John Lewis' spot, for instance, the 'crisis' isn't resolved as one might expect. The ad has two protagonists, a little girl called Bridget and Buster the boxer dog. When Bridget's parents buy her a trampoline for Christmas, they soon discover that Buster has a passion for jumping too. By the end of the ad, it's Buster who has claimed ownership over the trampoline. "It's an inversion of the traditional Christmas scene," says Thomas. "Rather than seeing everybody together, sharing the same moment and being actively engaged in positive feelings, the ad is seeing 'the Christmas family' in a static sense of shock."
It's been a tough year for many, so the image brands are trying to paint is moving away from the suburban, perfect magical Christmas, away from this choreographed and staged setup
The Sainsbury's ad feels like a milder version of the same theme. It does have a happy ending, but "in the world of Sainsbury's, the only way to overcome disempowerment is in the realm of fantasy," says Thomas. The stop-motion animation tells the story of Dave – an ordinary, caring husband and dad who just wants time with his family, but whose long working hours get in the way. "Sainsbury's take on disempowerment is quite domestic and everyday, and it's appealingly British," says Thomas. "It's a reflection of urban and suburban difficulties." He explains that the scenes of being stuck in the queue or on the train are small-scale manifestations of disempowerment that run through Sainsbury's narrative. Yet while the ad ends with a positive sentiment, "the implicit message of the ad is that to make Christmas work is really just a gingerbread fantasy."
For Thomas, brands are engaging in the construction of Christmas as a reflection of emotionally tough times. Public culture is under unprecedented strain in terms of trustworthiness, but also in terms of uncertainty about the future. The manifestations of disempowerment in the John Lewis and Sainsbury's ads – while aiming to be warm-hearted – highlight the difficulties that people are experiencing in real life.
Sainsbury's captures the time pressures many people now face
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In 2014, there was a general shift towards the emotional and symbolic values of sacrifice and sharing at Christmas, but 2015 saw adland split into two camps – brands like Sainsbury's tried to 'keep the magic alive' by promoting the Christmas fantasy, while others decided to expose the more absurd traditions around the holidays with campaigns like Currys PC World's #SparetheAct.
This year's ads are characterised by effort, work and challenge. Heathrow's first ever Christmas spot – 'Coming Home' – follows two ageing teddy bears as they land at the airport. "It's an ad of in-between states," says Thomas. "These two old teddy bears spend this whole ad just wandering like empty vessels in what you might call the non-space of an airport." Although subtle, the two bears are attempting to negotiate a challenging situation. Work is manifested here in a quite symbolic way. This is not a comic scenario, nor a story of discovery, but rather "a metaphor for finding your way through the difficulties in life."
"The Waitrose ad works similarly to the Heathrow advert in that it's just one big, symbolic allegory about effort," says Thomas. The supermarket's commercial follows a courageous robin undertaking an epic, nearly fatal journey home to Britain, where a young girl awaits his return. "These are task-centred narratives, mini epics of pure effort," continues Thomas.
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German supermarket chains Lidl and Edeka have embarked on similar Christmas narratives. In fact, the latter tells a rather unusual story of positive resignation, in which two overworked parents decide to say 'oh, screw it' to spend time with their kids. "You see the gritty construction of Christmas," says Thomas. "It's all about effort and work, and with Edeka we see the respect for that effort most dramatically."
Work and duty are also at the centre of Sainsbury's campaign, presenting Dave's Christmas as a to-do list that needs to be completed. "It's an inversion of children's Christmas," explains Thomas. "Their list is a list of desires that gets fulfilled, while the grown-ups' list is a list of things to do for Christmas. They are symbolic opposites. Ultimately, the fantasy in this ad is about becoming more efficient."
Edeka and Sainsbury's respond to the tension between reality and fantasy in two different ways. Edeka feels like a portrayal of pure reality. "The response is to say 'Fuck it! There's more important things than wrapping gifts,'" says Thomas. Contrary to the parents' positive resignation in Edeka's spot, Sainsbury's has created a fantasy – albeit one of effort and duty – where everything does get done. "Obviously, tone-wise, it's jolly and warm, it's satirical and full of humour. But what is powering the story is this idea of 'how can I be more efficient?' And that's a surprisingly new take."
Brands are acknowledging the effort that goes into preparing for the festive period
Waitrose (2016) ©
Moving inwards
"More than ever, many of this year's ads are about me, me, me," says Thomas. Although it's a warm-hearted version of individualism, Sainsbury's story of Dave ends by saying "the greatest gift that I can give is me" – an unusual concept for a festive ad. "Even though we understand that what is meant is my time, my love, my thoughtfulness, the way it has been conceptualised is a reflection of individualism."
However, it's not about what one can get for themselves, but instead about what they can give. The distinction here is that the 'me' is not a selfish 'me', but one that is self-centred. "The self is seen as the centre of responsibility, action and meaning," explains Thomas. "This does not mean that all we do is think about ourselves, but we see the world from our point of view."
Many of this year's ads are about me, me, me. Even though we understand that what is meant is my time, my love, my thoughtfulness, the way it has been conceptualised is a reflection of individualism
As a result, many ads are moving into smaller areas of concern and closed off worlds. Where they once were about promoting a spirit of collectivism and altruism – think of Sainsbury's Mog's Christmas Calamity or John Lewis' The Man on the Moon – this year's ads are rather family-centric.
"What goes along with individualism is this notion of moving inwards. We've gone from community to family and, consequently, by moving into the immediate family, we've gone further and further into smaller spaces and fields of interest," says Thomas. This is true with the ads from Sainsbury's, John Lewis and Edeka. The world that seems most open and inclusive, the Sainsbury's ad, is also the ad that sees everything in the most strongly individual terms. "What we're seeing here is the tension between a need to be a part of something bigger and the inability to really trust anything apart from your own efforts and instincts."
There's nothing more important than family when it comes to Christmas
Edeka (2016) ©
Insights and opportunities
People want to buy into a Christmas fantasy of snow, tinsel and turkey, right? In reality, what we're seeing in this year's adverts is the warm-hearted yet fragile spirit of the season. Rather than painting a stereotypical Christmas scene, brands have created emotionally complex scenarios that reflect the challenges of hard-working Brits. "People are staying home for the holidays as times are tight, and that really seems to be playing out in these ads," says Thomas. "We see the work of Christmas, which is really different from the sleigh bells and shiny front room jollity that we'd often get. We're really seeing the effort of an entire country."
So why are brands moving away from the choreographed, glossy image of Christmas? "Because there's an absolutely unprecedented feeling of disempowerment among the general population," says Thomas. "There's a strong feeling of struggle. Austerity measures are still continuing." And with the pound's value weaker now than it was during the financial crisis, money woes are causing 72% of Brits to tame their spending. Effort, work and disempowerment are simply themes in tune with times being tough – a reflection of the squeezed middle and the treadmill of having to work hard just to stay afloat.
People are staying home for the holidays as times are tight, and that really seems to be playing out in these ads. We're really seeing the effort of an entire country
"There's a well-informed wariness on the part of brands to try and tell us that they've got all the answers, because no other public bodies or greater structures in our lives have been able to do that," says Thomas. "Brands are understanding that it's not such a good idea to try and fill that space in a direct way. That they shouldn't try and pretend they have all the answers. Brands need to reflect uncertainty rather than try to solve uncertainty." Barbour, however, is one of this year's outliers. With its reinterpretation of 'The Snowman and The Snowdog', the English fashion brand "tries to compress a lifetime's experience into a jacket. Unlike other brands, which step back from the picture and just say 'look at the life', it's trying to force its way into a well-known story, almost as if a Ford Mondeo was trying to become Cinderella's coach."
What we are seeing is a more general shift of "the brand taking more and more of a back seat." As official pronouncements by large public bodies have reached record low levels of trust, brands are seemingly terrified of promoting product features in their ads and have absorbed the importance of creating an emotional connection. "A smart way of doing this is to bullshit us a bit less than usual – also called 'keeping it real.'" Brands are turning to a warm-hearted, relatable form of satire. "It's the sweetest way of admitting that everything is not completely rosy," says Thomas. As the distinctions between fantasy and reality are being challenged, eroded and subverted like never before, "sparkling depictions of a perfect Christmas are a thing of the past."
Alex Rückheim is a Behavioural Analyst at Canvas8. Having lived in nine countries, he holds a master's degree in Strategic Marketing and is fascinated by cross-cultural shifts in consumer behaviour. He is also the founder of design-focused site GOODS WE LIKE.


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Heron House B & B is the perfect place to stay for business or pleasure, the house is in the centre of the ancient village of Bampton, on the border of Devon and Somerset and is surrounded by rolling hills that are the foothills of Exmoor National Park. The area is, quite simply, stunning and has many attractions and a full range of outdoor activities.
BAMPTON is conveniently placed for access to the M5 Motorway, Junction 27, which is just 30 minutes from the house. Bampton is home to two pubs, The Swan Inn and The Quarrymana's Rest, both serve excellent food and beer and are a short walk from the house. Bampton also has a Cafe offering treats from Cakes to Cappuccinos, a traditional Fish & Chip Shop, Craft Shop, Bistro, Gift Shop, Antiques, Florist, Artisan Bakery and Coffee Shop, Hairdressers, Beauty Treatment Studio and two really friendly and well stocked Convenience Stores. Visitors are able to walk from Heron House B & B to explore on foot all this lovely village has to offer. For those guests who just want to relax after a long drive, Fiona offers a two course dish of the day supper (must be pre-booked before arrival) at Heron House using fresh local produce. A Main Course and Pudding, Tea or Coffee and chocolates for £20.00 per person, served around 7.45 pm in the family dining room all together. See our reviews on Trip Advisor! Call us to have a chat and book supper 01398331058.
DULVERTON is another lovely little town and is just 5.8 miles/17 minutes from Heron House B & B and has a unique mix of independent and boutique style shops, not to mention two of my favourite restaurants. Woods Bar and Restaurant in Bank Square www.woodsdulverton.co.uk and Tongdam, the best Thai restaurant I have ever come across outside the big cities www.tongdamthai.co.uk and it is in the sweetest little building. When the weather allows you can eat outside under the vines. Whats not to like! Then, for a celebration perhaps or special treat, just 10 miles from Heron House B & B is the Masons Arms at Knowstone www.masonsarmsdevon.co.uk A thatched village boozer but with the added bonus of a one star Michelin restaurant, not at all stuffy and very good value. If you are concerned about driving, a Bampton taxi (email@example.com ) 07773600125 booked in advance will take you there and delivery you safely back to Heron House B & B. Enjoy.
Out and About
Golfing holidays in the Devon, Somerset and Dorset area are proving really popular, we have a number is great courses within easy reach of Heron House B & B.
Tiverton Golf Club, EX16 4NE is considered by many to be amongst the best 18-holed parkland courses in the region. The Club was established in 1932 and was originally designed by five-times Open Champion James Braid, recognised as one of the best Golf Course designers of all time, with more than 200 to his name, including Gleneagles.
A hot air balloon ride from one of the local launch sites is a perfect way to see the beautiful Devon and Somerset country side.
South West Baloon Flights can arrange a variety of different experiences for you.
Definitely the most popular activity with guests at Heron House B & B. Anglers can enjoy a number of different experiences locally, from fly fishing on the Rivers Exe and Barle to a variety of Lake and Reservoir fly or course fishing.
Fishing lessons for the novice or the more experienced are available right here in Bampton, with Bank and Boat fishing for Trout, Salmon and Grayling on Exmoors magical rivers, lakes and streams. Single and double handed casting lessons are available together with Flydressing tuition. A freshly prepared and delicious nosebag can be arranged for you on request to keep you going through your days activity, likewise a days Fishing License can be arranged for you when asked for in advance.
Devon and Somerset offer superb cycling options with relatively quiet roads, stunning scenery and a great variety of off road bridleways and tracks for intrepid Mountain Bikers. For those guests who want to see the scenery on 2 wheels but in a more sedate style, why not ask us about hiring an Electric Bike.
Taunton Racecourse is half an hour's drive from the house and offers 15 race meetings each season, the season starts on the 29th October.
Lots of Devon's Vineyards wecome visitors, so forget Chiantishire and taste some wines closer to home www.lovetheflavour.co.uk
Yearlstone Vineyard and Deli Shack www.yearlstone.co.uk is a stunning Vineyard set in the heart of rural Devon offering wine tasting and delicious lunches and teas in the Deli Shak. We think their wines are amazing.
Ask Fiona about walks close to Bampton, she has loads of maps and good ideas and there is usually a pub at the end of your walk!
Country pursuits are a part of day-to-day life here in Devon.
We are able to arrange anything from lessons in shooting at local clay pigeon sites to a full day's driven Partridge/Pheasant shooting during the season. The Shalden Shooting School in Shillingford just 5 minutes from Heron House, gives lesson to suit both clay shots and game shots and caters for shooters of all levels mostly on a one to one basis.
A must for anyone who loves boats, horses, wildlife and water.
One of the last remaining horse-drawn barges in the UK. A trip on the Tivertonians offers a truly unique and memorable experience of yesteryear.
There are so many wonderful houses and gardens to choose from here in Devon,
These are just a few that I highly recommend.
Knightshayes Court and Garden is an interesting house but its really the garden that is the draw here, I should know, I used to be a volunteer gardener in the ornamental garden around the house! The garden is one of the finest in Devon and its collection represents one of the most varied in the National Trust. Dogs are welcome in the Parkland and woodland, provided they are fully under control around the tenant farmers livestock.
Nice house and garden and wonderful Parkland to walk in with your dogs.
Over the last few years, Heron House has played host to many wedding guest parties. Heron House is very close to some of Devon and Somerset's beautiful wedding venues Huntsham Court, Stoodleigh Court and Loyton Lodge to name but a few.
A recent wedding guest wrote if you have a wedding invitation sitting on your mantelpiece, or you are planning and organising a wedding and you are seeking accommodation, Heron House is just the place for you!
Taxis, iron and ironing board are standing by, even a needle and thread for that button you forgot to sew back on after the last wedding!
Huntsham Court www.huntshamcourt.co.uk
Stoodleigh Court www.stoodleighcourt.co.uk
Hartnoll Hotel www.hartnollhotel.com
Bickleigh Castle www.bickleighcastle.com
Duvale Barn www.duvalepriory.com
North Moor House www.northmoorhouse.co.uk
The Rectory, Stoodleigh www.sleeps12.com
Loyton Lodge www.loytonlodge.com
Tonedale House, Wellington www.thebighouseco.com
The Corn Barn www.thecornbarn.com
Coombe Farm Wood www.coombefarmwoods.co.uk
Gerbestone Manor, Wellington www.themanorsomerset.co.uk
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A Little About The Refinishing Studio Learning Center
To engage, inspire & to motivate is what The Refinishing Studio is all about..
The Refinishing Studio Learning Center was developed by Rod & Jen Keyser. We have been in the Furniture Restoration business together as a husband & wife team since 1990. The main principle behind the Learning Center is to share our experience and teach our techniques through our website. Rod has become one of the Country's more well known and talented Furniture Refinishers, winning multiple awards, featured in several nationwide magazines, and most recently approached for a Reality TV series about furniture restoration.
"Our teachings are down to earth and intended to be simple, geared towards an audience that has limited experience and tools. We are regular everyday people, with two children, a cat & a dog, living in rural Pennsylvania, and restoring furniture is what we do...It's what we've always done"Jen Keyser, The Restoration Studio LLC
You're not alone, we're here to help
Our goal at The Refinishing Studio Learning Center is to help empower you to step beyond the realm of ordinary, and assist you so that your furniture restoration projects become extraordinary. We are passionate about furniture, and we understand the importance it plays in everyday life.
"Rod has become one of the Country's more well known and talented Furniture Refinishers, winning multiple awards, featured in several nationwide magazines, and most recently approached for a Reality TV series about furniture restoration"-
Most of the information you will find throughout The Learning Center is original material found only here. Our teachings are down to earth and intended to be simple, geared towards an audience that has limited experience and tools. We are regular everyday people, with two children, a cat & a dog, living out the American dream in rural Pennsylvania, and restoring furniture is what we do. It's what we've always done, and we are happy to share much of our knowledge and understanding of Furniture Refinishing and Restoration with you, so please enjoy our site and all that it has to offer.
- Original "how to" tutorials you can find nowhere else
- Information you know you can trust
- In depth articles that go far beyond video teachings
- Small membership fee = no advertising or pop ups
- Inspiring creative ideas you can do yourself
- Insider tips and techniques from professional restorers
- No need to spend hours searching the web for info.
We Practice what we preach
A division of The Restoration Studio LLC, The information we share with you within our The Refinishing Studio's Learning Center has been amassed over a 30 year span of hands on experience in the Furniture Refinishing, Repair and Restoration trade.
Unlike much of the information found on the internet today, We actually practice what we preach. We continue to run a hugely successful and high demand Furniture Restoration business in the suburbs of historically rich Philadelphia, PA.
Q.Can anyone access the Learning Center?
A.Yes, but with limitations. The Learning Center is a membership website. Each parent tutorial page offers free training videos, but only Club Members have FULL access to all the tutorials, videos, articles and protected content.
Q.Why should I become a Club Member?
A.All the information within The Learning Center has been tested and practiced on a daily basis within our professional refinishing business The Restoration Studio LLC. Can you trust everything you find elsewhere on the web or YouTube ?
Q.Why isn't The Refinishing Studio free?
A.We wish we could make it free. We tried but unfortunately it wasn't practical. We prefer not to litter our website with ads and ruin the experience with pop ups. We want to be able to spend the extra time to develop rewarding original content that makes The Refinishing Studio a unique learning experience unlike anything else on the internet.
Q.How often is new content added?
A.While there is no standard timetable for new tutorials, The Learning Center is under constant development and we are always working on new material. Something new is added every month of the year.
Q.If I Join The Club, will there still be content I can't access, or is it an all inclusive membership?
A.Club Members receive total access to everything within The Learning Center. There are no other membership levels and no gimmicks. One membership level and you have the keys to the entire house.
Q.Can't I find similar information elsewhere?
A.Since we are professional self taught refinishers with well over 30 years experience, many of our practices are unique to us. Much of the information we see around the internet is developed by hobby or novice refinishers, not professionals. We hear the horror stories all the time. It's up to you, who do you want to trust your furniture to? One mistake can ruin a piece of furniture.


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How many times have you watched your favourite film and spotted a fine or famous wine being uncorked as part of a scene? Keen-eyed film fans will have seen Petrus turning up in the plot of The Thomas Crown Affair, Chateau L'Angelus enjoying a cameo role in Casino Royale and Latour 1961 being served in Ratatouille.
Champagne Bollinger makes an appearance in an earlier James Bond film, Goldeneye, and Cheval Blanc is among a myriad of star wines in that classic homage to the vine, Sideways. Who can forget oenophile, Miles, and his roadtrip through Santa Barbara County Wine Country as he seeks solace in friendship and Pinot Noir?
Another film with wine as its central theme is Bottle Shock, released in 2008, about the Judgement of Paris blind tasting (with Alan Rickman as Steven Spurrier). Having been in the pipeline for six years, a second film based on the historic Judgement of Paris blind tasting is to begin filming this autumn. Spurrier was allegedly not impressed by Rickman's portrayal of Spurrier as "an impossibly effete snob" in the first film which captured the pitting of the Old World against the New.
This time around, Judgement of Paris has the backing of both Steven Spurrier, who organised the blind tasting, and George Taber – the only journalist invited to cover the event.
Based on Taber's account of the 1976 tasting in which Californian wines famously trounced their French counterparts, Kamen's screenplay focuses on Steven Spurrier and Warren Winiarski. Polish-American Winiarski was the then winemaker of Stag's Leap in the Napa Valley, responsible for the red that took top honors in the competition.
London-born old Etonian Tom Hiddleston, who starred as F. Scott Fitzgerald in Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris, is hotly tipped to play Spurrier in the film.
If that isn't tempting enough, Hollywood's love affair with wine continues with heartthrob Brad Pitt who is to star in a film adaptation of The Billionaire's Vinegar, a book by Benjamin Wallace on the fake Thomas Jefferson bottles affair.


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Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), a popular practice among various industries, has now become a global trend. BPO companies can take care of your back office activities, so that you can focus better on your core business tasks. More and more activities are being outsourced in view of the many benefits offered.
BPO companies offer cutting-edge technology and human resource to outsourcing solutions that can help you achieve your business goals. Some of the comprehensive business process outsourcing solutions offered by a BPO company include
- Data entry and data conversion
- Medical, legal, finance and general transcription services
- Software and website development
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Social Media Optimization (SMO)
- HR Outsourcing
- Online EMR solutions
- Medical record review, medical billing and coding
- Appointment scheduling
- Print and online branding
Some of the major advantages of partnering with an established BPO service provider are:
- Helps to improve your company's resource management. This means you do not have to spend time and money recruiting and training staff for non-core tasks.
- Your employees can concentrate on core business activities and leave non-core and administrative activities to BPO companies.
- Reliable BPO companies allow you to stay in control by providing timely, updated reports to suit your requirements.
- Improved business productivity helps you gain an upper hand you're your competitors.
- Outsourcing companies offer comprehensive and timely technical support for the BPO services they provide.
The best way to reap the benefits BPO company is to find a service provider that can offer customized BPO solutions at affordable rates.


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The OSI Group was founded in 1909 by Otto Kolschowsky. Otto was an immigrant of German descent and began his company in Aurora, Illinois. OSI is owned privately and is a holding company that services the field of processing meat. Only two years after he came to the United States, he started a family market carrying different types of meat in Oak Park, also located in Illinois.
The business was changed to encompass the wholesale aspect of the meat trade when he moved his business close by to Maywood. At this point in time the company name was changed to Otto & Sons. The year was now 1928. Their reputation for having meat available of the best quality is outstanding.
For more information, like OSI Group on Facebook.
The OSI Group is known for customization. Custom products are made to be certain exacting standards are met. Their chain of supply ensures any challenges will be met with ingenious solutions. Their experience, capabilities and knowledge combined with a supply chain that manufactures on a global basis means their supply of products is quite diverse.
OSI has also made Baho Food part of their company. Baho is a Dutch company who specializes in deli, snack and convenience types of food. As the president of OSI, David McDonald felt this acquisition would help to expand their European business. He stated that Baho had products that were complimentary to their own.
There are five separate subsidiaries owned by Baho, including plants for processing located in both the Netherlands and Germany. They serve eighteen countries in Europe. John Balvers is the director and he will stay with the company along with his managers. They will work together with OSI to ensure growth for the future of the companies.
John is extremely excited about the joining of the two companies. He feels the amazing relationships OSI enjoys with their clients and suppliers will be of great help to the growth of the company. This merger puts Baho Food in a unique position as they can use the experience OSI has gained over the years to make both companies even stronger. With the capabilities and knowledge OSI brings to the teaming of the two companies, their customers will receive an even greater level of support.
The expansion of OSI's portfolio will also give their clients choices they did not have before which should strengthen relations to an even higher level. Their strategies are designed to amplify their strategies, promote growth and see the realization of their goals become a reality. The expansion in the products they are now able to offer should help them immensely in these goals.
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Sunni Boheme, Life and Spiritual Coach, Author and Speaker
You are the Face of your Business Brand. Invest in your Brand!
I often receive calls from people that go something like this. "I got your name from Tom Jones. How much do you charge for a headshot?" I can't answer that question, so I answer their question with a bunch of questions. I know, some people despise that. But, I need to know more in order to be capable of understanding and providing what the customer really needs.
I ask questions like these: Where will the headshot be used? What business are you in? Do you have a website? Do you use social media? Do you have other marketing materials this headshot would be used in? Do you have a need for other photographs?
When people start to answer the questions, the ideas start to flow. Soon we both have ideas and we come to some logical conclusion of what is to be done. Once we know what it is that we are doing and where we are doing it, I can give a quote for the headshot.
Business portraits are an investment in your business. Take the time to think about where you'll use your headshot, what your values are, and what you want your Brand to say. Your picture should express who you are (your values) and what you do in your own unique way. A beautifully expressed Branded headshot will help you to stand out I the marketplace and draw your target market to you.
Remember: You are the Face of your Business Brand.
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The Oscars are over, the awards handed out, the parties wrapped up. However, at Point Foundation we have just started the process of choosing our stars -- our 2012 Point Scholars. All the scholarship applications are in (over 1,976), and thanks to the help of our volunteer readers and selections committee, the semi-finalists are being notified. The finalists will have their in-person interviews in April, and then in June we will announce the 2012 class of Point Scholars.
I usually talk about Point Scholars in superlatives: how they are the most motived, brightest, and absolutely courageous young people I have ever met. Yet these LGBT college students, most of whom have encountered prejudice, bullying, and even rejection by their families, are not looking to be treated as special or different from their peers. They just want an opportunity to get a good education and create a life for themselves like anyone else.
When most LGBT youth think of a future where "It Gets Better," their wishes are for something far more basic than a rainbow fantasyland. What they want is to feel safe and have fair access to the same opportunities everyone else has. The hundreds of LGBT youth I have met are not afraid of tackling the hard work it will take to improve their lives. Most are passionate about wanting to make things better, not just for themselves but for their peers and the entire LGBT community.
That also is the ethos for the Point Inspiration Award, given to a company or organization that champions respect and inclusion of the LGBT community and operates with the vision that investing in today's potential will produce a brighter tomorrow. It is crucial for LGBT youth to have exposure to, and be inspired by, examples of the many directions their lives can take -- full of diverse experiences, intellectual curiosity, creative expression, and confidence.
In April Point will present our Inspiration Award to Focus Features, a film company that has released such notable films with LGBT themes as Brokeback Mountain, Milk, The Kids Are All Right, and, more recently, Beginners and Pariah. Life is not always easy for the characters in these films, but the LGBT people we see on the screen are fully fleshed out and, if not based on a real person such as Harvey Milk, they still remind us of people we could well meet in real life.
All of us want to see representations of ourselves in media and art that are not stereotypical, two-dimensional characters but real people living three-dimensional lives. That is what LGBT youth desperately want: to be empowered so that they can experience life in all its full and rich dimensions.
The reality that they face is often the opposite. Toyota Financial Services Point Scholar Tommy Craven recently spoke to an audience in New York about how narrow and limited life felt to him before he received his scholarship and was able to go to college:
I always felt different and out-of-place amongst my peers and family, who all seemed to value being closed-minded and judgmental instead of opening their eyes to the beauty of those around them. Before too long everyone in my hometown in rural Indiana knew I was gay, and my world seemed to be closing in on me. My peers were ridiculing my identity, and no matter how hard I worked in school and in my job, I feared I would never realize my dream of going to college.
Today Craven is no longer trapped by narrow attitudes and limited opportunities. He is going to school at New York University, and as part of his Point Foundation community service project, he is speaking to New-York-area high school students as an intern with PFLAG and their Safe Schools for All program.
A silent film may have won the Academy Award for best picture this year, but silence is not a tool for improving the lives of LGBT youth. We need to empower more LGBT youth like Tommy Craven to speak up for themselves and their peers about what they need to realize their potential. And we have to help them any way we can.
These young people are not asking for something you "only see in the movies" -- a superhero or wizard ridding the world of all its problems -- but simply the opportunity to try to create healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives for themselves. Through education, advocacy, and mentoring, we can green light a better life for LGBT youth.


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Since NBC has the rights to air the Super Bowl this year, they've decided to have The Office follow up this year's big game with a big one-hour episode.
After Dwight's (Rainn Wilson) fire safety seminar goes awry, he must make amends to the stressed-out office. Michael (Steve Carell) tries a number of ways to get his employees to relax before discovering that he is the number one stressor at work. So that people won't feel afraid of him, he insists on a no-holds-barred roast of himself. One can only imagine what this roast is going to turn into. It already sounds like a bad idea for Michael.
Jack Black, Jessica Alba, and Cloris Leachman are all scheduled to make guest appearances.
When you're done watching the Arizona Cardinals take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII on February 1st, stay tuned for a full-hour-long episode of The Office. The exact time isn't known since we're dealing with a live sporting event, but 10:30pm ET is when it's scheduled for.
In the meantime, if you're impatient in waiting for the new episode, pass some time at our The Office message board or hit up our dedicated portal for Office, where you can find all of the latest reviews, news and information for The Office.


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Mark Berends
Professor of Sociology, Director
Mark Berends (Ph.D., Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison) is a professor of sociology at the University of Notre Dame, where he directs the Center for Research on Educational Opportunity (CREO). He has written and published extensively on educational reform, school choice, the effects of family and school changes on student achievement trends and gaps, and the effects of schools and classrooms on student achievement. His research focuses on how school organization and classroom instruction are related to student outcomes, with special attention to disadvantaged students and school reforms aimed at improving their educational opportunities. Within this agenda, he has applied a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods to understanding the effects of school reforms on teachers and students.
Currently, he is conducting several studies on school choice, including an examination of the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program, parent decision making and satisfaction in a lottery-based study of charter schools, and how in-school enabling conditions and classroom instruction are related to student achievement gains in charter schools and traditional public schools. Professor Berends serves on numerous editorial boards, technical panels, and policy forums; he is a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association (AERA); co-editor of AERA's American Educational Research Journal, former editor of Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, the former vice president of the AERA's Division L, Educational Policy and Politics; and the AERA Program Chair for the 2014 annual meeting. His latest books are Leading with Data: Pathways to Improve Your School (Corwin, 2009), the Handbook of Research on School Choice (Routledge, 2009), School Choice and School Improvement (Harvard Education Press, 2011), and the International Handbook of the Sociology of Education (SAGE Publications, forthcoming).
Recent Publications:
- Waddington, R. J., & Berends, M. (2017). Impact of the Indiana Scholarship Program: Achievement effects for students in upper elementary and middle school.
Paper is currently under review (revise-and-resubmit) at an academic journal. We do not typically post our work with Indiana Department of Education data until it passes peer review. Unfortunately, a reporter acquired an earlier version of this paper and intends to release it publicly despite this objection. We provide our revised manuscript here for transparency purposes. We also thank NPR's Education Team, with whom we chose to conduct an interview, for their professionalism in reporting on our findings.
- Berends, M., & Waddington, R. J. (In Press). School choice in Indianapolis: Effects of charter, magnet, private, and traditional public schools. Education Finance and Policy.
- Altenhofen, S., Berends, M, & White, T.G. (2016). School choice decision making among suburban, high-income parents. AERA Open, 2(1), 1-14.
- Berends, M., & Donaldson, K. (2016). Does the organization of instruction differ in charter schools? Ability grouping and students' mathematics gains. Teachers College Record, 118(11), 1-38.
- Freeman, K. J., & Berends, M. (2016) The Catholic School Advantage in a Changing Social Landscape: Consistency or Increasing Fragility? The Journal of School Choice, 10:1, 22-47, DOI: 10.1080/15582159.2015.1132937.
- Berends, M. (2015). Sociology and school choice: What we know after two decades of charter schools. Annual Review of Sociology, 41(15), 159-180.
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Électricité de France, Europe's largest power company, said that it planned to cut as many as 6,500 jobs, about 4 percent of its work force, in the next two years by not replacing most of its retiring workers. Electricité de France plans to cut 6,000 to 6,500 jobs by replacing only one out of every three or four workers who retire. The company, which forecasts 9,000 employees will leave by 2007, has said that it will not lay off any workers and all departures will be voluntary.Continue reading the main story
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