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Seaforde Gardens, Maze and Tropical Butterfly House, promises a truly remarkable botanic and nature-filled experience. Situated in the historic Demesne of Seaforde in County Down, and a family home for almost 400 years, we welcome you to visit and immerse yourself in the boundless beauty of this unique destination.
The hidden, micro-climate gardens at Seaforde boast Ireland's oldest living maze and support an illustrious collection of plants collected and curated from distant corners of the world. The gardens also feature an arboretum containing champion trees and rare species.
Seaforde Demesne has been home to the Forde family for almost 400 years. Throughout the centuries, its buildings, parkland, farmland, woodland and gardens have evolved and adapted in shape, size and purpose as successive family generations continue to nurture and safeguard their home.
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November 5, 2012 – College Park, MD – The Maryland Opera Studio presents Mozart's beloved opera Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), a mysterious fairy tale of good and evil, November 16 through 20 at the Clarice Smith Center. In this annual piano opera — a staged work with minimal costumes and sets — the voices of the Opera Studio's talented young performers are put squarely in the spotlight.
Mozart's final opera takes a profound yet lighthearted look at romantic love, spirituality and mortality as innocents Tamino and Pamina search for the truth in a confusing landscape full of serpents, spirits, sorcerers and priests. Die Zauberflöte sounds as fresh today as it did in 1791 and is the perfect introduction for the first-time operagoer.
The Essence of Opera
The Maryland Opera Studio's fall production distills opera to its essential component: the singer. Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) will occur on an empty stage with simple muslin costumes and spare piano accompaniment. In this setting, the stage becomes a blank canvas for the singers to create a world and tell a story with their voices and their dramatic skills. With nothing to hide behind, the singers learn to rely solely on their craft and, as skills blossom, the audience experiences the very essence— and magic — of opera.
About The Maryland Opera Studio
The Maryland Opera Studio is both a degree program and a performance ensemble within UMD's School of Music's Voice/Opera division. The Studio provides complete education and training of the opera singer in preparation for professional performance and includes work in all areas of vocal and theatrical training, movement and dance, operatic language study, and performance experience. Nick Olcott, who is directing this production, currently serves as the Studio's Interim Director.
More information can be found on our web site. Tickets for this performance are $25/$10 (Students/Youth), and can be purchased online or by calling (301) 405-ARTS (2787).
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Learn more about the Clarice Smith Center's donor support.

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FAQs about counselling services
Here you can find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions related to counselling services available at Curtin University.
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- With what kinds of problems can a counsellor help with?
- What type of counselling is offered?
- Do I need to have a mental health illness to see a counsellor?
- What will my counselling cost?
- How many sessions of counselling will I have access to?
- How do I make an appointment to see a counsellor?
- How can I be sure that what I talk about will remain private?
- What if I need medication?
- Is counselling available to my partner/boyfriend/ girlfriend/spouse/children/other family member(s)?
- Is it possible to see a counsellor of my own gender?
- Is counselling available for international students?
- What are the qualifications of the counsellors?
- I am concerned about a friend/family member, what can I do?
- How do I register for a group program?
With what kinds of problems can a counsellor help with?
Life can present a variety of challenges and problems, and sometimes this can cause distress and confusion. Sometimes it can be helpful to talk to someone who is professional and separate from the situation.
A counsellor can help you to explore the issues and understand the problem more clearly, consider all available options, and take the most appropriate action.
Counsellors are skilled in providing a non-judgemental and safe environment in which you can talk in confidence. If necessary, your counsellor can also refer you to external agencies for further assistance.
Consider seeing a counsellor if your difficulties become prolonged, or if you are having trouble coping with your situation.
What type of counselling is offered?
Personal counselling
Common issues addressed include:
• Relationships with others
• Sexuality
• Stress or anxiety
• Depression
• Traumatic events/incident
• Academic difficulties
• Eating disorders
• Career development.
Group Counselling
A range of groups are offered including those aimed at:
• Improving self-eseetm
• Dealing with depression
• Developing mindfulness based cognitive strategies
• and a host of other topics.
Assistance with policies and procedures
Many clients come to us concerned with procedures for dealing with:
• Special circumstances
• Appeals
• Deferred assessments
• Leave of absence
• Withdrawal from units.
Educational services
The Counselling Service offers individual consultations and specialist group programs on effective learning strategies and skills.
Do I need to have a mental health illness to see a counsellor?
No. Counselling does not mean that you are 'crazy' or ill.
Many normal-functioning people see a counsellor at some point in their lives for help with abnormal situations that pop up.
What will my counselling cost?
The Counselling Service is free for enrolled students and staff of the University.
How many sessions of counselling will I have access to?
Clients are limited to a maximum of 10 sessions per year.
How do I make an appointment to see a counsellor?
Bentley campus
If you are on campus, drop in or call us during the following hours:
Monday –
Friday: 8.00 am to 4.30 pm
–Thursday: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
All first time students are required to be assessed by the Triage Counsellor before being booked for a full appointment as appropriate. The triage counsellor is available at the following times:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9.00 am to 11.00 am and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm
Wednesday: 9.00 am to 11.00 am only
Friday: 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Staff are welcome to make an appointment to see a counsellor without going through triage, if they are happy to wait until the next available time.
Please go to the Making an appointment page for more information.
Regional campuses
Counselling services are available in:
- Albany
- Geraldton
- Karratha
- Muresk
- Esperance
- Kalgoorlie
- Margaret River
- Port Hedland.
Please contact the Bentley campus reception to make an appointment.
How can I be sure that what I talk about will remain private?
The Counselling Service complies with professional and legal requirements of confidentiality as well as the University's policy on privacy.
For more information, refer to the Confidentiality page.
What if I need medication?
Individuals who suffer from certain conditions (e.g. severe anxiety or depression) may benefit from medication.
If you are uncertain about whether you could benefit from medication, discuss this issue with your counsellor or general practitioner. If necessary, a referral to the Health Service will be provided.
Is counselling available to my partner/boyfriend/ girlfriend/spouse/children/other family member(s)?
No, you must be enrolled as a student or a staff member of Curtin University.
Is it possible to see a counsellor of my own gender?
The Counselling team consists of both male and female counsellors. If you feel more comfortable with a counsellor of your own gender, we will try to accommodate you. However, this may mean that you will wait longer for the next available appointment.
All our counsellors are experienced at counselling both men and women in a wide range of issues, so you can trust that they will be sensitive and caring about your situation.
Is counselling available for international students?
The counsellors see many international students and are familiar with issues that particularly affect them.
What are the qualifications of the counsellors?
The Counselling Service employs a range of qualified practitioners, including:
- Clinical and counselling psychologists
- Occupational therapists
- Social workers.
I am concerned about a friend/family member, what can I do?
It is best to make an appointment with one of the counsellors to discuss your concerns.
How do I register for a group program?
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Taking Great Family Photographs
Hiring a Family Photographer for Those Special Occasions
When it comes to family portraits there are usually two different kinds. The first is the traditional group gathering, carefully arranged with a clear backdrop – the one where everyone puts on their Sunday best and tries to look enthusiastic if a little uncomfortable. They're the perfect way of marking the time as your children grow up and if done professionally can look great. They can also be a bit limiting if you want something more dynamic.
The other way is to take candid shots in a less formal setting, for example, while the family is out for the day at a park or enjoying a birthday celebration. As a Surrey family photographer, and a photojournalist by training, I prefer the energy and flexibility that comes from shooting in this way.
It can produce some truly unforgettable images that instantly become family favourites. Outdoor portrait photography involves being able to spot the right moment to take a picture, capturing everyone in that perfect moment in time. Of course, I also work in a more controlled studio setting but there are plenty of ways to make portrait sessions here more dynamic if you really put your mind to it.
Here are some of my tips for hiring the right family photographer along with some of my personal preferences:
- Decide what sort of images you would like
Contemporary portrait photographers will always want you go be engaged in some sort of activity. Whether that's playing with your infant in a controlled environment or out with the kids in some woodland location. It means you get a more dynamic image than if you were all posed rigidly against a dull background.
- Taking family portraits yourself or hiring a professional
Most of us carry a camera around whether it's in our smartphone or a more complicated device such as a SLR. We take them on family days out, bring them out on special occasions such as birthdays or carry them on holiday and snap away to our hearts content. You'll get some great children's portraits on occasion and many that you'll put into your family album.
The benefit of hiring a professional is that they have an eye for outdoor portrait photography which means you'll get those images you'll be happy to put on display in your home. It also means you can go out and enjoy your day without worrying about having to snap away or reach for your camera when a great moment comes along.
- What to look for in a family photographer
Wonderful family portraits are not simply about pointing and clicking the shutter button and hoping that one of the pictures will turn out great. Contemporary portrait photographers combine a good eye with an ability to put the subject or subjects at ease. The key when working with a family is making them relax enough so they forget the portrait photographer is there altogether.
If you choose to hire the services of a professional portrait photographer, then make sure you take a look at their work to see if is compatible with what you are looking for. My own personal preference is to shoot outdoors because you more often than not get some great quality images that will endure for a long time.
Composing and taking great family portraits shouldn't be about rushing people in, firing off a few snaps and pocketing the cash. As a Surrey family photographer I know that getting the best results is about spending time with the family, getting to know them and becoming part of their world for the day. Most family photographers will have the necessary equipment and skills to take a 'good' photograph, but you also need to have the personality and social skills to match. Of course, for taking children's portraits you have to be good with kids too, that goes without saying.
- Make sure there is enough time
One thing I would say if you are hiring a professional family photographer is to make sure that you give it enough time. When all is said and done, if the clock is ticking and you're looking for great photographs then you will more often than not end up being disappointed. I generally don't like to put a limit on the time for portraits, preferring to let the session unfold naturally so that there is opportunity to get those brilliant shots that will stay with you for years to come.
- What to wear
It's an important aspect of taking family portraits – what are you going to wear for the shoot? You may want everyone dressed formally in their Sunday best or something more relaxed like jeans and t-shirts. Your family photographer will be able to advise on this area but as a general rule you should try to avoid having one person in a brightly coloured top which makes them stand out. More neutral tones can make sure the eye isn't distracted when looking at an image and allows people to see the composition as a whole.
- Large gatherings
Family portraits aren't just about mum and dad and the kids. You might have a birthday celebration planned and want a photographer to record the day, making sure that you get some memorable pictures of the day. You may have aunts and uncles coming for a celebratory meal such as an anniversary and want to get them all together for a family photoshoot.
- Intimate portraits
One of my favourite outdoor portrait photography jobs is capturing the interaction between a parent and their children. This can produce brilliant images especially when everyone is relaxed and the camera is forgotten about. Capturing the expressions of joy, love, laughter and even, on occasion, tears, can help create something truly memorable that you can look back in years to come and feel a tug at those old heart strings.
Finding the right portrait photographer who can work with your family and bring the best out of them is vital if you want enduring and emotionally engaging images. As a surrey family photographer who has worked with children of all ages, taking time and having the right location is very important when creating great portraits.


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The fourth season of Bachelor in Paradise premiered this week after an onslaught of controversy surrounding its production. Unfortunately, the way it addressed this controversy was problematic and even repulsive in its victim-blaming.
The show, which is a spinoff of the popular Bachelor franchise, temporarily halted production earlier this summer when Warner Bros. announced it was investigating "allegations of misconduct" on set. Soon after this announcement, allegations of a sexual encounter between contestants Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson emerged; what's more, it was reported that Olympios may have been too intoxicated to consent to the alleged encounter. Filming, however, eventually resumed after the Warner Bros. investigation concluded there was no evidence of misconduct.
In the days following the initial report, Olympios and Jackson issued their own statements about the allegations. In a conversation with People, Jackson claimed his "character" and "family name" had been "assassinated…with false claims and malicious allegations." Olympios, meanwhile, said she had little memory of what had taken place at the time of the incident in question. "I am a victim and have spent the last week trying to make sense of what happened on June 4," she said. "Although I have little memory of that night, something bad obviously took place, which I understand is why production on the show has now been suspended and a producer on the show has filed a complaint against the production... As a woman, this is my worst nightmare and it has now become my reality."
While anticipating the season four premiere, viewers, myself included, wondered how the show would handle the controversy. The answer, unfortunately, is pretty disappointing.
First, teasers for the show presented the pause in filming as some kind of ~dramatic~ plot twist rather than a necessary response to some very serious allegations. Then, during the premiere itself, Chris Harrison addressed the scandal in the first few minutes, promising viewers they'd learn what really went down. Sure enough, the first episode contained footage of Olympios and Jackson conversing by the bar and even went so far as to show the two of them jumping in the pool, where the alleged sexual encounter between them supposedly occurred. Despite the fact that no assault or even misconduct has been proven, producers' choice to include these scenes felt icky, gross, and exploitative of those featured. I felt like I was watching something I shouldn't be seeing, just knowing what might have taken place a few moments later.
In the second part of the two-episode premiere, which aired last night, the cast returned to "Paradise" following the temporary hiatus — minus Olympios and Jackson. Olympios, for her part, recently released a statement saying her own team had investigated the events of June 4 "to her satisfaction". She also said that BiP had invited her to return, but that she had declined. Jackson, meanwhile, decided it was "not a good idea" to return to the show.
Host Chris Harrison led a group conversation about the scandal in their absence, asking the other bachelors and bachelorettes about their opinions and takeaways. A lot of the contestants were quick to defend Jackson, saying how bad they felt that his reputation had been ruined and that this scandal will pop up whenever someone Googles his name. "Any time he wants to apply for a job, even though nothing happened, do they want to take this baggage on? I'm thinking of the long-term effects and I was really pissed about that," contestant Diggy Moreland said. It's worth noting that it was never definitively established that "nothing happened," only that Warner Bros. didn't find evidence of "misconduct" and Olympios' team concluded its investigation "to her satisfaction." To say "nothing happened" is misleading.
Any expressions of sympathy for Olympios were like afterthoughts tacked on to contestants' insistence that Jackson was unfairly targeted by the media. On the topic of Olympios' first statement after the scandal broke, contestant Derek Peth described it as "vague." But is that really all we can say about someone referring to herself as a "victim," and saying that her nightmare had become reality?
It was beyond disappointing to me that none of the contestants spoke up for Olympios anywhere near as passionately as they were defending Jackson. Granted, nothing has been proven in investigations, much less a court of law. But if Olympios said she was a victim and doesn't remember any encounter between her and Jackson, that should be enough to give anyone pause. There was an undertone of victim-blaming throughout this entire weird group therapy session, and quite frankly, it was gross.
Harrison eventually steered the conversation toward the topic of consent, something BiP discusses far too little given it's a reality show about hookups and romance. There were definitely moments of this conversation that were applause-worthy; at one point, Ben Zorn pointed out that it's imperative to obtain consent throughout the entirety of a sexual act instead of just once. This is certainly true, but it's also worth noting that Harrison isn't exactly qualified to direct a nationally televised conversation on consent, assault, and rape culture. If Bachelor in Paradise really wanted to facilitate an educational dialogue, why not bring in a sex educator, someone with the expertise to dig deep into these crucial issues? I suspect it's because the show itself doesn't care about having a meaningful conversation as much as it wants to convince viewers it's in the clear: "Everything is peachy in Paradise; no problems with consent to see here!"
In the wake of the first two episodes of this season of BiP, Jackson has spoken out yet again about the scandal, saying he feels like the premiere "vindicated" him. "The public, they need to see something," he told Entertainment Tonight. "I think they just needed to see [that] she's lucid. I'm lucid. We're swimming around. We're having fun. We're friends. It wasn't like I'm some predator who was at the bar waiting for the girl to get extremely drunk, then I'm like, 'Oops! Let me pounce on her.' No, it was very mutual and, in fact, she was a little bit of the aggressor in it.…" For the record, a woman who behaves in a sexually direct manner can also be assaulted — one does not preclude the other. By labeling Olympios "the aggressor," Jackson wades into victim-blaming territory, attempting to evade responsibility for anything that happened by putting it back on Olympios' shoulders.
At the time of writing, Olympios has not yet responded to the premiere. Whether or not she chooses to, Jackson's comments don't negate the possibility she might not have consented to a sexual encounter between them, and neither does the footage viewers were shown. Even if she initiated a hookup, that doesn't mean she agreed to every stage of the alleged encounter, or that she was sober enough to give consent to one. As sex educator Gigi Engle pointed out to Teen Vogue, "If you are under the influence, you are not in your right mind to give consent. You are also not responsible for a sexual assault if you chose to drink too much."
The overarching problem with Bachelor in Paradise's premiere is the fact that it erases Olympios' side of the story. She was not present at the cast's conversation about her experience, and her voice was not included in it. The cast may feel that Jackson was wronged, Harrison might feel as though he's done his due diligence by having a "Kumbaya" moment with the group, and Jackson himself might feel validated, but where does Olympios fit into all of this? From the second the initial reports of "allegations of misconduct" were released, she was slut-shamed by scores of people online, and the show seems to have done very little to help protect her from victim-blaming sentiment.
Ultimately, BiP's top priority appears to be shifting any blame away from BiP. In a society where it is incredibly challenging for women to come forward about sexual assault — fear of not being believed and worry that reporting won't do any good are just the beginning of the list of reasons why — BiP's treatment of this issue sends the wrong message. When women speak out about their experiences, our instinct should not be to minimize their voices. If a woman says she is a victim, if she says she has experienced a nightmare, the least we can do is include her in the conversation.
More on Bachelor in Paradise:
- Evan Bass of Bachelor in Paradise Has Some Questionable Things to Say About Consent
- Bachelor in Paradise Crew Member Shares Disturbing Account of Alleged Sexual Assault
- Corinne Olympios Breaks Her Silence on Bachelor in Paradise Incident: "I Am a Victim"


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Too Clever lives in the Colymar Wilds but is often found outside its boundaries. Most mortals bore her and she delights in acts of mischief against those she finds particularly boring or pompous.
Too Clever warned the players about the Greydog plot to marry Ernalsulva and has taken an interest in Finn, probably because of his unusual runes.


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Ken Russell, the British film director and former Celebrity Big Brother contestant, has died at the age of 84.
The director, whose work includes Women in Love, The Devils and Tommy, died peacefully in his sleep in hospital yesterday afternoon (November 27), his son Alex confirmed.
Novelist and broadcaster Norman Lebrecht revealed the news on the Arts Journal blog.
Born in Southampton in 1927, Russell served in both the Royal Air Force and Merchant Navy before moving into directing television documentaries.
He started feature film directing with his 1963 movie French Dressing before making Harry Palmer film Billion Dollar Brain with Michael Caine.
Russell's 1969 adaptation of DH Lawrence's Women in Love earned him an Oscar nomination for 'Best Director' and won its star Glenda Jackson a 'Best Actress' Academy Award.
His 1971 historical drama The Devils, starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, sparked huge controversy for its violent, sexual and religious content and found itself banned in several countries.
The BFI is due to release The Devils on DVD on March 19, 2012 in its original UK 'X' certificate form.
Among Russell's other directing credits include Lisztomania, Altered States and Whore. His last directing job was in 2006 when he oversaw the 'Girl with Golden Breasts' segment of horror Trapped Ashes.
Russell took part in Celebrity Big Brother in 2007, but left after four days in the house following arguments with fellow contestant Jade Goody.
He is survived by his wife Lisi Tribble, five children from his first marriage to Shirley Russell and a son by his third wife Hetty Baynes.
> Ken Russell: 5 essential films - video
> Ken Russell 1927-2011: Obituary
> Ken Russell: 1927-2011 - life in pictures
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Kiako May 11, 2005
nice wallpaper
ElfLord2000 May 11, 2005
Nice one...i think the background is really great, the character in the foreground is great too!!
KorganoS May 11, 2005
lol.. I haven't seen a nice whr wallpaper for some time... :)
i love this, the concept, the execution, it's an excellent wallpaper...
maybe some of the tones are too dark, but maybe that's just my office monitor ^_^'
anyways.. great job, Macky.. ;)
jingjing1208 May 11, 2005
Oh,it's so cool!!THe bg is amazing!And the snow(or the rain?) is nice done too!^_^ a great job!+fav!
hormigoney2 May 11, 2005
wicked !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the best whr wall ever yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!! master nacky
WWLAOS May 11, 2005
Awesome wallpaper there macky. I love the background. The sky looks almost ominous there with that huge moon and the clouds...and the precipitation is excellent. I also like that rock...that's a cool rock. The wordage and designery also looks great...it adds to the feel of the wallpaper without being distracting. Robin, of course, looks great. Good choice of scan and execution. Double-plus good.
SakuraCorazonn Banned Member May 11, 2005
nice art, and the background is wonderfull..... fav for me!!!!!!!
OracleAngel Retired Moderator May 11, 2005
nice wall macky the snow blends with the whole image and wall, the text matches robins cool wicked style but one problem.....i bet she doesnt like the snow! XD
Great job MAcky! :P
hikarinotenshi May 11, 2005
it's a very nice wallie! most of the witch hunter robin walls i've seen r usually firey/red but this one's snowy! i like it! it's different!
Rella May 11, 2005
I think it looks really nice. I love the snowy scene. The font rocks as well. Good wallie! ^^
biriwilg Retired Moderator May 12, 2005
It seems like you're experimenting with atmospheric effects now. ^_^ I absolutely love how you did the snow, the varying degrees of blur make it very realistic. A very different execution of a scan I've seen walled alot, but it really works in this version. The wall evokes a very isolated, desolate feeling that's perfect for the show. ^^ Great job!
soujiokita May 12, 2005
It's a very nice wall! The colors have a 'cold' feeling to it. The background doesn't look bad either. +fav!
p.s. : keep up good work!
shadowrio Jun 28, 2005
I love that snow scene. The BG is very nice, and you did a good choice in picking the scan. Nice work.
Lunariha Feb 10, 2006
Nice wallie of Robin-chan!
Her pose here is really nice...
And also, I like that snow effect on the bg! ;)
SeedModeBerserker Feb 16, 2006
Whoa thats cool! Good Job ^^ but ONE thing... Witch "HUNER" Robin O.o
Seiba May 28, 2006
uhn.....well its ok o.o, heh.. nnU, thanks for sharing!^,^
Korixxkairi Jul 23, 2006
I really like it . Robin - chan > <
She really look awesome ...oh god ...
akikaede Aug 29, 2006
The wallie fits the title really well!
It's seems sorta lonely...
Nice wall!
AmonXSakaki Nov 24, 2008
That is really cool! I love the background and the background colors. Nice job!
vvll Dec 05, 2009
Robin is so cool
i have not watched it yet
but i will someday for sure
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A classic case of sensory branding?
There's no doubt about it, English is the world's lingua franca, but for how long? With the Chinese economy set to eclipse the US by 2020 and the likes of Bangalore knocking out new technology left, right and centre, India's economy is set to become the largest. Are we really ready for a world where English isn't the dominant language and the powers that be are not part of the Anglosphere? I'm certainly not, for now least. I tried my hand at learning another language, and that language was Korean. Stemming from a want to fit in and not seem ignorant in my new home, I gave it a good shot. I subsequently ended up mistranslating to the point where I caused offence, telling a taxi driver that "there is no Korea". This incident was shortly followed by a misunderstanding that resulted in me leaving a shop with 24 doughnuts instead of two. I'm now therefore as guilty as anyone. I visit another country and I expect to be understood when I speak English. And that's all good for now at least, because the demise of English as the lingua franca won't happen in my lifetime nor in my children's. And that's simply because, as long as English has a place in popular culture, business and branding, it will continue to thrive.
What's the purpose of language? A question that's perhaps a little too deep for a creative thinking blog, but in short, its primary use is to convey information or knowledge; a purpose that's almost entirely functional. Yet, in many non English-speaking countries, why do we see English used in branding so often without purpose or function?
What's the appeal?
A brand's image is arguably the most important thing when ensuring a product sells. And in Asia, English sells. Fact. But it works both ways – just look at Superdry. Ask a Japanese national what Superdry is and you couldn't really blame them for reaching the seemingly obvious conclusion that it's a hairdryer brand. Formed in Cheltenham back in the 1980s, the duo behind its conception knew exactly what they were doing when they stitched a meaningless excerpt of Japanese onto the arm of a jacket for the first time. Put simply, other languages are attractive to the non-native eye. As humans processing language, our senses are all connected. When we come across a sentence written on a t-shirt that reads 'lads on tour, 2017', obviously, we try our utmost to ignore such tomfoolery, yet our innate ability to process language kicks in as we parse and process a string of symbols we recognise. And that's because (try as we might) we cannot turn off our ability to understand language, unless of course, it's a language we point blank do not understand. We're just born this way. Our friend Noam Chomsky put it best with his theory of Universal Grammar which advocates that language acquisition is hard wired in us from birth. Therefore, when we see the likes of "極度乾燥" stitched onto a shirt, we allow our senses to appreciate the physical attributes of the brand, rather than any real meaning.
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"English is a beautiful language" – said no one, ever.
More often than not, the level of nonsensicality in the English used doesn't matter because it still looks good to the non-native eye. You'll find it used for decorative and fashion purposes, but you'll also find it in printed communications like magazines and billboards. A study conducted at the Florida Institute of Technology in Australia showed that Korean business students only understood 58.5% of the most commonly used English words in a Korean magazine. That's pretty low considering the study was based on a business school comprised of Korea's brightest young minds who were exposed to English daily – testament further to the theory that English is so often used for its aesthetic appeal. The survey concluded that the use of English was deemed novel or exotic and was appealing regardless of comprehension.
Sadly, I noticed in Korea that there seemed to be a correlation between wealth and an ability to speak fluent English, and this is somewhat reflected in elements of branding. Using English in your branding hints at a degree of intellect and international status. This fact alone makes it abundantly clear why it is used by global brands like Samsung and Kia, but why when I ambled the streets of Seoul did I trip over billboards and family-run restaurants displaying things like these (handily documented on my phone)?
Poetic, but what does this even mean?
Can't walk, can't run – now what?
It's fair to say that the branding here is confused. Whether or not they genuinely thought Nairobi was in Italy, or Italy was in Nairobi I'll never know, but what's clear is their love of zebraprint.
Who's the target market?
You'd think that by using English to brand a product in Korea you are isolating a large proportion of certain target markets. Wrong. Those companies using English in their branding are not targeting English-speaking Koreans. Put simply, they're targeting the senses of anyone who has the ability to look and listen. The appeal of language goes beyond its physical appearance, as the infatuation can be phonetic (the sound of the word) or even derived emotively from the meaning of the word. By the time I left Korea, I'd lost count of the number of restaurants that had lured me in under false pretence, with English plastered across the exterior plucked straight from the pages of a novel, only to get inside and be presented with staff who only speak Korean, and no menus in English.
English is also used across the verbal communications of Asian brands. One of the most famous examples of this in Korean advertising was when actress and model, Jessica Alba, starred in an advert with Hyori Lee promoting Isa Knox, a Korean cosmetics brand. The background music throughout contains English lyrics, and as the advert ends, the brand's logo is also revealed in English. Google doesn't dominate Korea. A quick search on their equivalent, Naver Trends, shows that in Korea, the Korean language version of the brand, 이자녹스, dominates search, and searches for the English version are basically non-existent. An interesting find when you consider their brand actively chooses to promote itself using the Romanised alphabet.
Moreover, logging onto the brand's homepage, it's an assault on the senses to those who don't read Korean, adding final confirmation that Asia really does love English for its aesthetic appeal.
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PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. - A new year with new members means new goals for the Pleasantville Union Free School District Board of Education.
Board Vice President Shane McGaffey said the 2012-13 goals, which were recently approved, are "overarching" and are used to guide the board during meetings. Sections covered in the process include goals for learning, staff development, curriculum, fiscal, facilities, community and students.
"It provides for a framework for everything we do for the entire year," McGaffey said. "A lot of people are thinking all budget, all the time, but this frames everything."
A focus for the board in 2012-13 will be creating more hands-on ways for students to use what they learn in class, including expanding the high school's internship program. Currently, the program is for seniors in their final semester, but it may be expanded to include more grades and to run throughout the school year.
The board will also look at finding new sources of revenue, maintaining transparency during the budget process, long-term budget planning, better communication through email and social media and creating a reserve fund for capital projects.
"I think there a lot of really good goals in there," McGaffey said. "Thinking about how we can make things better and give our kids a better education is always a good thing."
In her recent meetings with officials from other school districts, Superintendent Mary Fox-Alter said she was surprised learn how unique the goals process is to the Pleasantville school board.
"I was surprised at how many school districts actually dont adopt board goals, and yet theyre embedded into a model that you need to evaluate for your administrators," Fox-Alter said. "It involves granular information, and it helps set up the stages for action steps all the way down the department levels."
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Bridgeport can win Manning Cup, says former team captain
Ten years ago, Bridgeport High School won the Manning Cup with a team captained by Kenardo Forbes and including Theo Brown. Now a stalwart at Waterhouse Football Club, Brown feels his old school has a chance to win the ISSA Flow Manning Cup this year. Speaking from experience, he says victory for Bridgeport would be well received by the community.
According to Brown, the 2016 team has to believe in itself. "They have to believe in their goal, if they want to achieve it and their first goal was to be in the Super Cup," he said.
"They achieved that so basically their next goal is to achieve the Super Cup and to win the Manning Cup."
Brown recalls how good he felt when Bridgeport beat Excelsior 3-1 to win the Manning Cup in 2006.
"It was a nice bunch of guys," he reminisced on a unit including Forbes, Theophilus Samuels, Ricardo Martin and Andre Clennon.
"It was a family, not just a team so it was easy for us to achieve that goal."
Anthony Patrick was the coach when Brown and his Bridgeport team-mates lifted the Manning Cup in 2006 and Brown credits Patrick for ushering in an era of fine football at the school. Patrick is now coaching St Catherine High School, another team in the second round of the Manning Cup.
"He's a great youth coach. You have to look out for him," he said as an estimation of how good St Catherine could be.
following his footsteps
Though Bridgeport lost 0-1 to a prolific Kingston College team in the Walker Cup semi-final earlier this week, Brown thinks the boys following his footsteps at Bridgeport could succeed. He hopes they start well in the second round. "You have to try to win your first two games and make yourself sure of the semi-final."
Bridgeport will meet KC again as the schools are both part of the same second round group. Saint Andrew Technical High School and Charlie Smith High School are also in that group.
This season, coached by Garnet Lawrence, Bridgeport have impressed by winning an ultra competitive Manning Cup preliminary round group G. Lawrence's players amassed 23 points to finish four clear of Hydel High who edged St Jago for second on goal difference.
The coordinated team play earned high commendation from Hydel coach Donovan Duckie who said, "They're a quality team, hands down."
To advance to the Walker Cup semi-final, Bridgeport outplayed Denham Town High School 2-0.
Brown would be overjoyed if the 2016 Bridgeport squad could win the Manning Cup. "They're not just playing for themselves. They're playing for the whole Bridgeport, the whole community. It would be a great achievement, not for me alone but for a lot of past students," he said.


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For the first day of this project, I wanted to jump start with a heavy duty spark. A sexy shrimp dish seemed to be the right choice. So, I picked Amy Reiley's Succulent Shrimp In A Rosemary Salt Crust. I have a few other reasons for selecting this dish for my first attempt at this project. Reiley describes this dish as "deceptively easy." I was in search of a romantic dish that is quick and easy to make, but makes a big statement and appears gourmet. After all, it was Wednesday night. I needed to keep it simple. Another reason was the simple ingredients. It doesn't get any better than a 3 ingredient dish and two of them are regular staples in my "apothecary". I always keep coarse sea salt in my pantry and I have a rosemary bush in my garden. This was going to be one fresh dish after I picked up Fresh Water Jumbo Shrimp hauled in from Bangladesh. It's famous world-wide for its freshness and taste, and best of all it was at the grocers 2 minutes away.
Accompanied by a Caprese Salad
This was going to be served at dinner and I would need something to accompany the shrimp, so I thought a fresh Caprese Salad would be a good choice. Now my Caprese Salad is a bit unique, I simplify it even more than what it basically is and pack in a little more flavor. I use fresh basil snipped from my plant and sweet grape tomatoes. It's so easy, because if you don't want to, you don't need to slice the tomatoes like you would with regular Roma tomatoes and I love the additional sweetness of the grape tomatoes. You can just toss it together and serve. The Mozzarella I use is also easy breezy, because it's fresh marinated Mozzarella balls (I use Trader Joe's Brand). Again, no slicing required! The marination and oil in the cheese is enough so that no additional dressing or olive oil is necessary.
The Shrimp
I had the salad prepared and got working on the shrimp, it was very easy. The cooking and preparation went smoothly and when I excavated the shrimp out of the salt, it was cooked to perfection. By all means, this is the easiest way to cook shrimp to succulent tenderness. There is no chance of overcooking your shrimp with this method. Now, a rule of thumb for me is to never serve anything to my husband without tasting it first. I cut a tiny piece of shrimp for tasting and it was infused with a wonderful scent of Rosemary, but my shrimp was way too salty. I knew that it didn't have enough kick for my husband either. He is a fiery man and needs a little fire in his food. I knew from the start that this recipe did not have any fire in it, but I was hoping that the flavors would make up for it, but it didn't. It would be a shame to serve an aphrodisiac that was not enjoyable to eat.
So, I had to think fast. I chopped up a fresh garlic clove to saute in half a stick of quality butter, then I threw in a teaspoon of Crushed Chipotle Chile Peppers (Not your usual crushed red peppers). Once I got the flavors of the sauce going, I rubbed off any excess salt from the shrimp with a paper towel and threw it into the sauce I had created. It worked! My husband was really surprised by this dish and said that he could eat it every day. He also loved the freshness of the Caprese Salad.
Aphrodisiac Elements In This Meal
My Caprese Salad without intention was an aphrodisiac itself. Basil is one of the most ancient and holiest herbs in the world. The Romans considered it a symbol of love. It's aroma has an aphrodisiac effect and it is also very stimulating. The tomato is a sultry fruit that is known as the "apple of love" by Italians and French. The sensation of eating a fresh, fully ripened, crisp, clean, juicy tomato is erotic. Tomatoes also help with sexual performance by helping to calm pre-sex nerves and the tomato is known for improving muscle control.
We already know that the three ingredient succulent shrimp recipe that Amy Reiley recommends is potent with aphrodisiacs. The rosemary will increase your circulation and make your skin sensitive to touch if you put it in your bath. Shrimp is packed with iodine and it is a proven fact that iodine helps out the thyroid gland, a gland that regulates energy which includes your sexual energy. Shrimp also is good for omega-3 fatty acids, something that the body needs for circulation, hence a happy and healthy erection. This dish was already packed with aphrodisiac elements, but when I changed it up, I kicked it up a notch. The garlic I added was chockfull of allicin, an ingredient that will increase blood flow. Then I added heat. Chili peppers have a wonderful ability to release endorphins. Among its additional attributes is that it increases heart rate, doubling the pleasure of a mealtime rendezvous. With a power to raise body temperature and make lips swell into a plump pout for kissing, the effects of eating red-hot chili peppers can transmit the visual cues of a sexual flush. Each of the hundreds of chili varieties produce a different level of heat and subtly unique flavor. If you choose Chipotles, as I did, they promise a smokiness, from which even the merest whiff will arouse you.
Did my husband break out into a sweat? No, I did mention that he likes a lot of heat. He sensed the Rosemary infusion along side the garlic and chili creating a mouth watering combination and an unique aroma. This was one aphrodisiac jam-packed meal. Did we need mints after this meal? Negative to that as well.
One day down and 29 more to go. Tomorrow, we will do just deserts. I will give Amy Reiley another shot and try her Hand Rolled Dark Chocolate Truffles.


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A man goes to a psychiatrist and tells him, "Doc, I think I have an obsession with sex." The doctor decides to give him an examination by showing him various drawings and asking him what he sees. The doctor draws a square and asks the man to identify it. The man quickly responds, "Sex." Next the doctor draws a circle which the man again identifies as sex. Third, the doctor draws a triangle which of course the patient identifies as sex. The doctor puts the drawings away and says to the man, "I do believe you have an obsession with sex." The man replies, "I'm not the one with the obsession! You are the one drawing all the dirty pictures!"
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[EXCLUSIVE:] Make that TWO: Karen Gillmor rumored to be landing at the Industrial Commission, instead of seeking re-election
Following this morning's news that State Senator Jimmy Stewart is resigning rather than facing re-election, I'm getting word that State Senator Karen Gillmor is the next to leave the Senate rather than seek re-election next year and face voters angry about her vote for Senate Bill 5.
We've covered the extent in which State Senator Karen Gillmor (R-Tiffin) has tried to explain her vote on SB 5. We, mistakenly apparently, that Gillmor would be rewarded by finally getting a Chairwoman position in a legislative committee. We've discussed the multiple excuses that Gillmor has made, such as how she voted that way so the men in the caucus would stop picking on freshman Senator Gayle Manning to vote for SB 5, how she would support the referendum repeal, etc. Well, Gillmor never has to worry about voters over SB 5 again.
According to a reliable source currently in State government, Karen Gillmor will in the following months also announce that she will not run for re-election, but instead will be resigning her seat to take an appointment to the Ohio Industrial Commission. According to the Commission's website, Commissioner Kevin Abrams' term expires next month. Governor Kasich could re-appoint the Taft appointee, but we're told he's expected to name Gillmor instead.
Here's the background of the person Senator Gillmor would be replacing:
Kevin brings a wealth of workers' compensation experience to his role as Industrial Commissioner, including service as a staff attorney and Assistant Law Director for the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation. He has extensive experience with self-insuring employers, which will serve him well as the Chairman of the Self-Insuring Employers Evaluation Board, included in his responsibilities as the public member of the Industrial Commission.
Originally from Williamsburg, Ohio, Kevin earned a B.A. in Psychology from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts in 1978. In 1982, he received his law degree from the Ohio State University College of Law. While in law school, Kevin was a member of the Ohio State Law Journal.
As Assistant Law Director for BWC since 1988, Kevin provided legal advice to BWC in virtually all areas of workers' compensation. His primary areas of responsibility included oversight of administrative and court settlements of BWC claims, self-insurance legal issues, bankruptcy and collection matters, and special projects involving claims issues. Additionally, Kevin served as Chairperson of the Self-Insured Review Panel (SIRP), liaison to Attorney General and Special Counsel for court cases, and as a frequent contact with the IC regarding interagency issues. Kevin addressed complicated claims issues in various areas such as permanent total disability, Disabled Workers' Relief Fund, and violations of specific safety requirements. Kevin is also a frequent lecturer on workers' compensation issues.
In addition to his public service, Kevin was also in private practice, focusing on workers' compensation matters.
The Industrial Commission's budget is passed separately from the rest of the biennium budget, and has already been signed into law. Therefore, Gillmor can continue to serve in the Senate and vote for the Kasich job-killing budget, just like Senate Majority Leader Stewart before resigning for greener, non-voter controlled pastures.
The Dispatch has hinted in its budget coverage lately that the vote in the Senate to pass the vote may be closer than people realize. Or at least it was. Still, that's two potential Senate incumbent resignations that could put the GOP in the hole next year.
A call seeking comment was left with State Senator Gillmor, but has not yet been returned.
These people are callous idealogues, but they are presumably not stupid. I don't mean they are intellectual, of course. They have shown very little by way of discretion, reflection, or even curiosity about the society they deign to steer. What they are, are survivors: ambitious strivers who know how to game the system and wring it not only for attention and validation, but for personal wealth and power.
It's no surprise then that Gillmor, who has lied continually throughout this budget debate in order to play both sides of the contest to salvage her own image, has found a way out. She would have no chance in an election, after all of her pandering hijinks. So she's cashing in on a favor to King John in order to stay on the field.
Let us hope that she and Stewart encourage others to join them. They do not represent the vast majority of Ohioans. Neither does Kasich, but his arrogance prevents him from seeing it — along with all the yes-man minions with which he has surrounded himself.
This is an embarrassment for Ohio, but we can ride it out. The fallout has already begun. November will be the dagger, when SB5 goes up in flames.
Workers Comp Insider
Kevin Abrams was a bad appointment from the get-go, and replacing him is the right thing to do. His background as a lawyer for the Bureau of Workers' Comp opened the door for possible conflicts of interest. BWC is a party at Industrial Commission hearings. As an Industrial Commission member, Abrams could be ruling on matters he previously advised BWC on, resulting in outrageous unfairness. See the article "Ohio Offricials Ignore Injustice at Industrial Commission" at http://www.humanismbyjoe.com/Ohio_Industrial_Commission_Injustice.htm
Doesn't matter whether they are smart or stupid. They are evil soulless monsters who control all the levers of state government. These so called elected officials do not work for us. They don't work for the people who voted for them. They work for the evil rich, ONLY.
Gilmor is a good little dog and will obey. She will always have a job working for the evil R's perhaps not elected for a while.


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We had heard two weeks ago that Alan Shearer would have to lower his demands if he was going to be appointed Newcastle manager.
Alan Shearer – wage demands seem too high
There were at least a couple of demands that we were aware of – one was his personal wages and those of his immediate staff, and the other was a transfer chest to bring in new players.
The transfer money was estimated to be anywhere from £15M to £20M, and presumably that will be needed to buy new players, but we wonder why money coming in from some of the transferred players can't be used.
The players we will get in will necessarily need to be cheaper than the players we will let go, but of course in a fire sale we'll not get anywhere near what the players are really worth. Their value will hardly have been enhanced either by being part of a relegation team last season.
The logic for the additional funds, was that Alan didn't want to wait for players to be sold, before he could bring players in, as that didn't work too well in January for Joe Kinnear.
But it's Alan personal wages and those of his two assistants that seem to be high. The Mail is reporting that a couple of weeks ago at their meeting Alan asked for a package of £2.5M per year.
That was split as £1.75M for Alan, £500K for assistant manager Iain Dowie, and £250K for Paul Ferris.
But surely that package is far too high in the circumstances. Alan has never managed before, and he has hardly earned a high wage based on his track record, and couldn't save the team in the 8 matches in charge at the end of last season.
If that is one of the sticking points Ashley has for appointing Shearer, surely there can be some arrangement or compromise reached. But of course to reach any agreement the two will need to talk, which doesn't seem to have happened much in the last 10 days or so.
We would think half that amount would be closer to a decent wage, and he would still be the highest wage paid in the Championship manager, and how many managers in the Premier League get half of £1.75M. Not too many.
The other sticking point is the transfer fund, and we don't think Mike will be too willing to give Alan a fund, in addition to the money the club gets from the players they sell.
Every single player has been put up for sale by the club, which seems a rather desperate and cavalier move by Ashley.
Some of the moves he is making appear to suggest Ashley is angry at this whole affair, and he's doing himself no favors by not explaining his position – but what's news?
There's no way a person should own a football club if they are not willing to at least speak to the fans – not to mention listen to them. And that has been well demonstrated with Ashley's reign on Tyneside – which has been an unmitigated disaster for the club and for Mike himself.
If those compensation figures for Shearer are correct, we think they are too high, given the circumstances at the club, where some players who stay, may be asked to take a cut in wages.
But with Mike putting the club up for sale and asking for responses by email, the papers are having another field day with Newcastle United this morning – and the soap opera seems to continue unabated, with the club in a the worst condition it's been in for years and years.
Some legacy left by Mike Ashley, to be sure.
Comments welcome.
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Ed – I can't agree on the speaking to the fans part. To me an owner can be silent. It's the chairman he appoints who should do all of the talking. He is the owners general manager who is there to take care of the running of the club. Ashley is to blame for a lot of things, but his communication with the fans shouldn't even be a question that is asked.
As for the speculation that Ashley is angry with the whole situation, well, welcome to our world Fat Mike. The difference is that this mess is not any of our doing, we don't really have a say in what happens, YOU DO. YOU could have saved this, but YOU don't have the skills or the balls to do it. Mike Ashley can do something to at least got some way to fixing this mess, but we can't. We have to sit and wait for the most incompetent business man in the world to try and sell something he knows nothing about. Even the bloke who bought London bridge, thinking he was buying tower bridge has more brains and is a better business man than Ashley.
Is Joe Kinnear still being paid by NUFC? Are Hughton and Calderwood? That waste of space Owen certainly is. So what is the problem? Surely Shearer and his staff will not be a financial burden once we have unloaded that shower? It seems Brum want Edgar too. If he goes he will be with a premier club again. My oh my.
Ed Harrison is there any chance that this website has become big enough to do something about this idiot in charge of our club. Can we all not pull together with the NUSC to try and start something off may be involving season ticket sales. I feel powerless just sitting watching this absolute moron pull this club apart and I am sure there is thousands of geordies around the world feeling the same. Is there anything we can do via this website.
Eaststander – We have to face up to it. We can't do ANYTHING. The NUSC are toothless. They seem to be more interested in putting on bingo for their members than anything going on at NUFC. They should be getting on local radio and TV or at least the Chronicle. This website is just that a website. No one cares what the internet thinks in the real world.
Well said, Micky Toon. The Journal is reporting that 55% of season ticket holders aren't going to renew; that may explain this desperate attempt to raise cash by selling any players that other clubs will offer to buy. Is it any coincidence that AShley's other business is pear-shaped (a bit like him?) It increasingly seems that this guy got rich by getting lucky, and his odd approach to business management has caught up with him. Sadly, to our detriment. And why can't he come to an interim appointment with Shearer eg 6 months to cover a takeover and thereby not obliging the new owners to stick with him? Al may not accept but at least he would consider it. And I don't think the figures in the article (£1.75m + £500,00 + £250,000) are unreasonable for a club of this scale.
I dont think there is anything we can do apart from do our talking with our feet – be it turn up at SJP in our droves or not at all.
I think the harsh reality is simply that we (the toon army) cant control anything that is going on.
If it IS true about Shearer's pay demands then I think he is pricing himself out a job. Then again Ive got to say my wages are confidential and are only known between me and HR – so how does everyone know.
Watching SSN with the newly promoted teams fans quing to get their season tickets made me feel REALLY pissed off.
I am debating to go single match or season ticket.
I would be interested in everyone else thoughts on this.
ED – whack a pole up to see what people are thinking of doing with their tickets – just so we can guage the general feeling.
Micky Toon // Jun 9, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Mag48 – It's not right, but you just know he's increased his security just because of that. Geordies have long memories, we have to due to the fact that we last won something 40 years ago, and it will take a long time for us to forget the Ashley years.
<<<<<< i will never forget them m8 ile still be thinking aboot it on me death bed
I am beginning to worry that NUFC may end up in the hands of administration. Ashley is hell bent on screwing NUFC for all he can get before he clears back off to his mates at Spurs. He feels no remorse, he has no regard for the feelings of others, he has no idea of how his behaviour affects others, and he repeats the same errors over and over again – hey, those are the symptoms of psychopathy!!!!!
The situation is actually becoming clearer by the day:
1. Ashley has either run out of cash (not assets) or refuses to spend anything more on the club
2. the bank has called in it's credit preventing the club from operating dakey functions like recruitment or sigining of contracts
3. Ashley is taking no action in respect of NUFC finances except stripping assets (staff, players)…also presumably recouping as much of his £100m "loan" as he can
4. interest in buying the club exists but buyers want to know the business is in good enough shape to manage, and not a bloody mess – it isn't so Ashley is flogging whatever he can to balance the books
5. appointing a manager with rebuilding plans will upset the fire-sale of players, sacking of staff and general asset robbery. It will also put pressure on the owner to spend money on player, which he doesn't want to do.
Basically, Shearer is in limbo because Ashley and Lambias don't want someone in the way of their money grabbing, cost-cutting sale. I now fear we're stuck like this until new owners come in.
I hope I'm wrong.
Graeme thats right and belive it or not when my £600, that I have already half paid for, season ticket comes through I will probably say ok because thats the only thing I can think of right now even though I am so p155ed off that my money is going to fund more destruction I really don't know what to do other than come on here occasionly and vent my my frustration. Rant over I just pray to god someone buys us like me or one of the many who come on here. ASHLEY please p155 off
A number of people have said no such demands have been made-what really happened was that Ashley thought Shearer would come up with some miracle plan that would cost him nothing.
That he Ashley would have control over sales and purchases etc. Crikey they were negotiating for 3 solid days.
When it was clear that Shearer wasnt going to be the mug front man as they tried with Keegan then he decided to sell up.
Ashley is not interested in next season, if the club isnt sold in the next 8 weeks then he might start to focus on next season in the meantime nothing is going to happen.
Ed – I agree that 1.75 mil a year seems a lot for a rookie manager, but let's get it in perspective – it works out at about 34k a week, and apparently we've got a dozen or so fairly ordinary players who are being paid a hell of a lot more than that.
I can't really believe that Shearer's wage demands are a major stumbling block – I think we all know that the problem lies elsewhere.
No way should Shearer get any more money than a normal manager starting out in the championship, why should anyone demnd more when they have no track record??
If he is any good he will get us back up and his reward will be success, a track record and management of the third largest attendance club in the country.
Any additional money needs to be spent subsidising the likes of Martins to get us back up, players win games, no manager can win with the wrong players.
Martins will knock in over 20 goals in the championship with better support.
They way I look at Shearer wages is like this – If we needed to sign a superstar centre forward to save us and start banging in the goals we wouldn't think twice about paying him £40k a week. Small change compared to Owen, by the way. Shearer looks like he is the only person who can help us kick start the changes this club so desperately needs, so why not pay him £34k a week? If there was some way he could 100% guarantee PL football in 2010/2011 then I'd say pay him £100k a week.
Too much Micky Toon, this is Shearer's chance to make it as a manager, if he succeeds he will be made for life, maybe manage England one day. Manage us in the premiership.
If we pay him too much then all we are doing is taking money away from the team and then we cant afford to buy the player or keep the player capable of banging in the 20+goals needed to win the championship, catch 22.
Shearer has to work for less than the most highly paid championship manager, it has always been our downfall overpaying one person by far too much, Owen is a prime example.
If he deamnds as much or more than the top manager in the championship then he is definately the wrong person for the job.
So tell me guys, who is this mysterious player who is capable of banging in the 20+ goals needed to win the championship?
I'm not sure that Oba will still be around by then, so my guess would be Nile Ranger.
Wishful thinking on my part, perhaps, but if we got Oba off the payroll we could use that money to pay the combined salaries of the young striker and his possible future manager.
And I reckon that Alan could teach the young lad a trick or two 🙂
Sorry for being so naive but I thought being a manager of a football club is so much more demanding than playing football. There is so much for a manager to do and so many things to think about and sort out and the pressure is always on the manager IMO.
I do not think that these payment details for a club such as ours is excessive, especially considering the job in hand and the future rebuild needed. Infact if he does a good job it'll be great value for money!


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Denis Rancourt has lost his bid to reclaim his job as a professor at the University of Ottawa. In a 32-page decision dated Jan. 27, arbitrator Claude Foisy concluded he had no reason to intervene in the university's 2009 decision to fire Rancourt, then a tenured physics professor, for defying its orders to grade his students objectively.
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OTTAWA — Denis Rancourt has lost his bid to reclaim his job as a professor at the University of Ottawa.
In a 32-page decision dated Jan. 27, arbitrator Claude Foisy concluded he had no reason to intervene in the university's 2009 decision to fire Rancourt, then a tenured physics professor, for defying its orders to grade his students objectively.
The university dismissed Rancourt after he awarded A+ marks to all 23 students who completed an advanced physics course he taught in the winter of 2008.
The university had earlier issued him a letter of reprimand for awarding A+ marks to virtually everyone in a first-year physics course he gave in 2007.
As well, Rancourt's dean, the late André Lalonde, gave him "clear and unequivocal direction" in March 2008 that he must not grant every student in his courses a grade of A+ based only on their attendance at class.
The hearing into Rancourt's grievances of his dismissal and two letters of reprimand consumed 28 sitting days over two years.
Rancourt, who was represented by the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO), testified that he'd come to believe that traditional methods of teaching and evaluating physics students were ineffective.
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Rancourt said Foisy's decision "will put a chill on innovation in the classroom. It will make instruction even more boring than it has been in the past.
"It is clear from the arbitrator's report that non-competitive grading was on trial," Rancourt said in an email Tuesday.
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Foisy noted that the university had opposed Rancourt's evaluation method "every step of the way." Lalonde testified that it would undermine the university's reputation, causing it to be seen as a "Mickey Mouse university," and was prejudicial to students graded in the traditional manner.
Foisy agreed, even accepting Lalonde's characterization of Rancourt's failure to objectively evaluate his students as "a form of academic fraud. This, in my opinion, is a very serious breach of his obligations as a university professor."
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4 Rivers Restaurant Group is joining this year's efforts and encouraging Central Floridians to help spread awareness through social media. To join and help raise funds, people are invited to post a picture of themsleves person standing on one leg — like a flamingo — with the hashtag #jointheflock.
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Florida Hospital is spreading the flamingo flocks to 12 cities across Central Florida this month.