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Yep… it's "BLACK FRIDAY."
I've always wondered why they chose black (rather than yellow, green, red, purple, apricot, or ash grey…) And why not turkey-brown Thursday, plaid Wednesday, fuchsia Tuesday… (I'm getting carried away… I can tell, and YOU can tell too). Anyway, this is black Friday, and many stores resemble ant hills.
Is it REALLY like this??? (I've never done it, and I think I never will).
And I always thought it was mostly women….??
I hope everyone survives!
It's also that time of year when a zillion catalogues suddenly appear in your mail box, right? Stores and places you've never heard of (at least not since last year at this time). Uncle Pete's Spoon and Fork Store. Madame Meloni's Lotion Gallery. Fred's Fish and Fry Factory. Berniece's Pillow and Plate Palace. Grinch Gulch. A Million Medicines and More – One for every ailment you've never heard of. OK, OK… Let's move on. BLACK FRIDAY! Oh boy! Oh Boy!
But WAIT! You have not yet heard about most wonderful over-priced (as in OVER THE TOP) gifts. One of these could change everything (like how much you owe on your credit card bill)! Knowing you probably won't choose it, I've even left the expensive wine in the list. You may know someone who'd really love it! Maybe next I'll see if I can find a list of the Top 10 cheapest gifts. Stay tuned. Oh boy! Oh boy! …. Alrightie… we're going to start at # 10 and work our way to # 1….
- CLIVE CHRISTIAN NO 1 FOR WOMEN, 50ml
For something that's billed as "the world's most expensive perfume" it's disappointing that this is almost affordable. A 50ml bottle in Fortnum & Mason will set you back just $750 – for some people, that's the cost of one meal! Granted it's not a huge bottle, but you expect to pay more for even a drop of the world's most expensive perfume. Even more disappointingly, there's currently a bottle on ebay that's starting at $9.99. That doesn't really reflect all the "rare and precious ingredients" that go into it now, does it? Still, the shiny gold bottle will totally impress the woman in your life and make her think you spent a year's salary on it.
Another venerable British department store provides the next item, and that's the Gina court shoes, available at Selfridges for just $2100. Like the perfume, they are gold, to show off just how expensive they are, and they are tastefully decorated from wedge-heel to peeptoe in hundreds of Swarovski crystals in red, green and gold. They would make an excellent Christmas present because, let's face it, when else in the calendar can you get away with wearing gold, red and green together? Especially in an unyielding wall of bling? Selfridges says they are a "walking style-statement". I say for that kind of money you'd expect a more comfortable looking insole and a less plastic-y heel tip. But maybe that's just me…
And it's on to Harrods for our third ridiculously bling-y item. You might think that $6,750 is fairly modest for a high-end luxury handbag, but for that much money, wouldn't you want something you might want to be seen leaving the house with? Not an over-the-top embellished child's toy? Pity that whichever buyer signed off the Globe Clutch didn't feel the same way. It's impressive, in a "that's a lot of gems" kind of way, but it's also hideous. This is what happens when the worlds of luxury and novelty collide and it's not pretty. The only person I can imagine wanting this is a 10-year-old boy who's really interested in countries of the world. And even he might wish it was a bit less sparkly so he could actually focus a bit more. And it doesn't even have the country boundaries in the right place (why is California a different color than the rest of the country?) Sheer madness….
- CRISTAL LOUIS ROEDERER CHAMPAGNE JEROBOAM 2012 (Notice that it takes two people to hold it; if it should fall . . . . heads would roll!)
Of course, if you want to impress someone but you're not sure of their personal tastes, shoes and handbags are a risky choice. Far safer to go with some lovely champagne, and with a covering handcrafted by master goldsmiths, the Cristal Louis Roederer Champagne Jeroboam 2012 is sure to impress. The champagne comes wrapped in ribbon that has been dipped in 24-carat gold, and there are only 400 bottles made, so you can be fairly confident that no-one else will get the same thing. It's said to have an intense taste with "hints of white flowers, citrus and fruits, followed by warm notes of toast and wood". You might think there are far cheaper ways of tasting toast and wood, such as making a piece of toast and nibbling on a table, but this is the most impressive way. Oh, and it'll cost you $26, 000.
We're back to Harrods for another tasteful bag, this one in unambiguous gold – the color of "look how much money I have". Priced at a hefty $28,000 it is made of alligator skin and named after Ralph Lauren's wife. According to the product description, it is also "extremely practical", thanks to its multiple strap configurations and roomy inside pockets. Practical, that is, as long as you're happy carrying around something that costs the same as a small car. Further proof that Harrods customers probably don't inhabit the same world as the rest of us do – theirs is probably a world where the sea sparkles and California is picked out with orange gemstones…
Don't be fooled into thinking that it's only high-end retailers that stock hugely overpriced gifts. The next three are from Amazon, that most universal of retailers. Whether it's due to Amazon's strange auto-pricing system that pushes the price up if stock is low, or whether you could genuinely spend the price of a house on a website best known for books and CDs is unclear, but should you want to do the latter, why not start with the Millage Flying Tourbillon watch – currently priced at $99,000 (you read it right). It comes in several colors, has a watch made from alligator leather (what did these alligators do to the makers of luxury goods?) and a 7-year guarantee. The reviews may be somewhat cynical and possibly not entirely true but don't let that put you off if you're looking for something very, very expensive to put on your wrist.
So, where to put your very expensive watch? Why, a very expensive watch box of course! It holds 20 watches and is retailing on amazon.com right now for $99,999.00, just a thousand dollars more than the watch it's designed to hold. Sadly, a peek on Steinhausen's own website reveals that the box is actually worth more like $250, which puts it into the luxury range but not the "need a mortgage" range. So, it looks like it might be a victim of a rogue Amazon pricing algorithm but still, if you wanted to buy it today there is the option of spending $100,000 on it (and still getting a dollar in change!) ("Oh Amazon, Oh Amazon, we bid thee farewell…")
For our last Amazon item – nothing quite says "I love you" like a speaker cable, does it? And if you want to really spoil the audio-lover in your life, there's a piece of cable on the UK Amazon site right now for $175,000 as shown in the screen shot above. The reviews say it's a very good cable and definitely worth paying the extra money for but again, we're getting into house-buying territory here. You may admire its "SOLID 100% PERFECT-SURFACE SILVER CONDUCTORS" (sic) and "MULTI-LAYER CARBON-BASED NOISE-DISSIPATION" (sic) but you may want to invest your money slightly more wisely. (Only slightly??)
There are no mistakes on this next item, by luxury jewelers Tiffany. The price isn't even on their website, presumably going by the mantra "if you have to ask, you can't afford it". But a little digging reveals that this rather bling-tastic bracelet is a cool $1.3 million. It has 59 yellow diamonds, and the rest of the platinum bracelet is filled in with boring old white diamonds, bringing the total carat count to over 100. It's also, as you might be able to see, a bit ugly. It's garish and heavy-looking and breaks the cardinal rule that gold and silver shouldn't be seen together. But still, if you really want to impress someone just buy this and show them the receipt. They'll have to love it, even if they don't like it. (They didn't say how much it weighs)
AND NOW FOR # 1 !! (DRUMS, TRUMPETS, TUBAS and HARMONICAS in the background!)
But if you're going to splash out in true billionaire style, there's nothing quite like buying someone their own private island. When you look at the islands available, you might be surprised to see that they were less than a modest-sized London property – in fact, they start around $27,500 which wouldn't buy you a garage in London. Mind you, they are the kind of windswept rocks off the coast of Canada that no-one really wants to live on. For real style, you need something like Rangyai Island, Thailand which is currently on sale for $160,000,000. It's said to be a holiday paradise, with "beautiful white sand beaches and lush tropical forests" and comes with its own electricity generator and fresh water supply. It's even close to Phuket Airport, for jetting in between meetings. The drawback is that foreigners aren't really supposed to buy Thai islands, and there are a few loopholes you might have to get through before being able to set up your summer house. Marrying a Thai national might do the trick but that might upset whoever you bought the island for. It might be best to stick to that handbag after all…
And that's it! WHEW!
I THINK I WANT TO GO BACK TO THANKSGIVING, GRATITUDE, CONTENTMENT, AND ALL THAT BRINGS PEACE TO THE SOUL!… BUT IT WAS FUN TO CHECK IN ON "BLACK FRIDAY" WITH ALL Y'ALL (I'm still in the South).


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Install and Configure Update Factory Client packages for Embedded Android¶
Kynetics provides as an open-source project: UfAndroidClient on GitHub. The project contains two clients: a uf client service and also an optional uf ui app which can be implemented on your embedded Android device to access our over-the-air (OTA) update platform: Update Factory.
The uf client service handles all communication to and from the Update Factory platform and must be installed on your embedded Android device.
The uf ui app can be used to define your configuration to Update Factory as an app using the native Android keyboard. If you have the ufConf.conf file defined, the uf ui app will read that configuration file and not require user input for configuration in the app. Additionally, the uf ui app can also be used to monitor statuses between the device and Update Factory. It can be useful for debugging purposes.
In addition, Kynetics provides these clients as Android Package (APK) files for side-load installation. The uf client service must be installed as a SYSTEM application to work correctly. To be a system app, it is necessary to sign the application with the platform key. This can be the test version of the platform key provided by the Android build system or a custom one created for production purposes. Please refer to this technical note for more information regarding how to sign system applications. Also, there is a quick example on signing the uf client service APK, below.
Note: For a successful installation, this guide assumes that you've powered on your equipment, have debug/developer mode enabled in Android, and have connected your device to your computer so that the adb utility can be used to side-load (install) APKs and copy the ufConf.conf file to your device.
Download the APKs¶
The last version of the client applications are available on the Github releases page
We've pre-signed the the uf client service APK with the:
- NXP platform keys: use this for development Android OS builds based on NXP BSP
- AOSP platform keys: use this for development Android OS builds based on AOSP
Signing the uf client service APK¶
In the case that you need to sign the uf client service APK with different platform keys, you will need the following standard keys that were also used to signed your OS image:
- platform.pk8
- platform.x509.pem
You also will need the signapk.jar utility, which you can find under the Android OS buildsystem folder:
- out/host/linux-x86/signapk.jar
Once you have all of your files in order, you can run the following command to sign the uf client service (of course fix the paths/file names as needed for your case):
java -jar signapk.jar platform.x509.pem platform.pk8 uf-client-service-v0.2.1.apk uf-client-service-signed-v0.2.1.apk
Preparing the ufConf.conf configuration files¶
Learn more about the parameters in the ufConf.conf configuration file and also where to copy it onto your device, here.
Side-loading APKs¶
Proceed to side-load the signed uf client service APK. In this example, it is called: uf-client-service-signed-v0.2.1.apk.
adb install uf-client-service-signed-v0.2.1.apk
After installation of the uf client service, you will need to run the following, once:
adb shell am startservice -a com.kynetics.action.BIND_UF_SERVICE
Optionally, you can also install the uf ui app:
adb install uf-client-ui-v0.2.1.apk
Once installed successfully, you can find the uf ui app in the Android launcher.
Supported update types¶
The android client is able to apply two kinds of updates:
Application: the client installs (or updates) applications; all files contained in the Distribution must be Android applications (.apk). An application update will fail under the following conditions:
- the installation of one or more applications has failed;
- some files in the update are not apk files.
The update is performed without a system reboot
System: an update of the OS. The Software module must contain a
single OTAfile. The update requires a system reboot
Application and System aren't related to Software module type of Update Factory server.
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Are Goodbyes a Sign of Emotional Health?
Can you say goodbye when a relationship ends?
Years ago I heard John Bradshaw, author of the PBS series on The Family, speak on the importance of saying goodbye. He said that you cannot have a healthy relationship until you learn to say goodbye.
I was floored. I used to think that it was a strength to stay in a relationship no matter what - even if it hurt. But, if you can't say goodbye, you don't have the choice to leave or stay. The fear of saying goodbye keeps you from making the healthier choice.
This blog talks about practicing the art of saying goodbye and why you should.
Where You Learn About Goodbyes
In my twenties I avoided goodbyes because they were too painful. I didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings so I stayed until the bitter end. Growing up I never saw adult relationships end. They just stopped coming around.
Family is where we learn how to do relationships first. Whether you felt close or distant - those primary relationships created a template for future interactions. Doing the exact opposite of what you saw doesn't help either. For instance, if growing up with a raging parent made you stuff anger that isn't necessarily a healthier option either.
The truth is that relationships often end. It's an important life lesson but most families don't help the child learn how and when to say goodbye.
Avoiding Goodbyes Has Its Price
When ending a relationship is considered failure you might chose to avoid doing it. You hope that the person will get the hint without having to say the words. But both people feel the distance. Or, you hold on til the bitter end. Both of these are examples of avoiding goodbyes.
Staying in bad relationships because you don't want to rock the boat or be alone has its price. You can't leave when things fall apart. Or, the fear of being alone keeps you in relationships that don't nurture you. Instead, you pull away emotionally and the relationship gets increasingly distant until someone eventually has to leave.
Being able to say goodbye face to face is not the norm. Doing it by email or text is typical but incredibly impersonal. Eventually, not saying goodbye creates a pile up of emotional losses. That's when feeling hopeless and depressed can set in. Unfelt losses often trigger depression.
The Gift of Closure in Relationships
Closure is being able to accept the relationship ending. You may not agree with the outcome especially when you're the one left but you can eventually learn to accept it. This process can take years.
Not having closure creates unfinished emotions that can spill into the next relationship. You might find yourself getting into another relationship quickly when you can't handle the loss. You wonder if the pain will ever end so you decide to look for someone new instead.
The emotions from losing the previous relationship create an emotional hangover that knocks you off center. It's tough to stay grounded when you're trying to fill the void with someone new.
Recognize When it's Time to Go
To consciously leave a relationship means embracing the power of choice. Listening to your intuition will guide you in when to leave. Pay attention and assess what's happening. When a relationship stops working, do you try to work it out? If nothing changes, do you honor that or stay for the sake of the other person?
Saying goodbye is not an easy decision but sometimes it's the healthier choice. It gives you the chance to acknowledge the good parts of the relationship and move on. Feeling the hurt and the sadness is what helps you heal.
If the person is deceased or unreachable, writing a letter helps to say your peace. Expressing the hurt needs to happen for you to reach acceptance. This takes time and there are no short cuts. Not many people let themselves go through this process because formal goodbyes are not honored in our culture.
Getting the support you need helps to endure the process. A trusted friend can offer encouragement. If you feel stuck, counseling offers the emotional support to grieve and understand what happened.
How to Say GoodBye
Here are some steps to help you in saying goodbye.
Acknowledge what the relationship means to you.
Own your part in what didn't work.
Express gratitude for what they gave to you.
The Gifts in the Grief
I went through this when my dad was dying of cancer. Though I said everything I needed to say to him, closure took years because I was young and fought the loss. The biggest lesson was that letting myself feel the depths of my grief helped me come out on the other side feeling whole. I had faced my greatest fear.
There are many gifts that come when you're willing to say goodbye. You become at choice in your relationships. Instead of feeling obligated to stay in an unhealthy relationship, you have a newfound strength because you know that leaving won't kill you.
Because your not avoiding that fear, you can pick healthier people and that's empowering. By saying goodbye you can embrace new beginnings that change your life for the better!
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haXe is a new programming language whose features are mainly coming from object-oriented languages such as Java. Other features are taken from more dynamic Scripting languages as well as from Functional languages. It is a language, a complier, and a framework of classes designed to help developers write clean code. It opens up the world of application development and reduces the learning curve while minimizing potential roadblocks.
It is difficult to write a book on haXe because there are so many possibilities that the language can provide. It is able to target three platforms: JavaScript, Flash, and Neko. It opens a lot of doors for web developers. The combination of these different technologies makes it possible to create things today that were hard to imagine yesterday. haXe makes it possible to develop applications targeting multiple platforms very quickly.
Neko is a cross-platform virtual machine and it acts as one of the targets of the haXe complier. It is lightweight, fast, and flexible. It can be embedded and requires a small footprint that makes it practically invisible. When combined with haXe, it can open a lot of doors to pure web development (e.g., real-time servers and console and desktop applications).
This book is for web developers who would like to work with a unified environment while at the same time reducing the number of languages required to produce a single software solution. Although you don't have to be a veteran programmer to utilize the information in this book, it helps if you have already programmed in ActionScript, Java, or another ECMA standard language.
The material in this book is split into three parts based on the content that each part is discussing. The first part of the book focuses mainly on the basics of the haXe programming language. Details are given about the language structure, standard libraries, and programming practices. If you are an experienced haXe programmer you can probably skip this section. Those who are familiar with programming but are new to haXe can go through the first section easily and look mainly at the code examples and tables that detail the classes and commands required to develop in haXe.
The second part of the book covers the practical uses of haXe, including the production of Flash movies and dynamic content for websites. This part is useful to programmers of any skill level. This section also contains references to platform-specific classes defined in the standard library (the core framework that comes with the haXe base installation).
The third part of the book is dedicated to the advanced developer who wants to use haXe for all it has to offer. It also discusses how to extend haXe with existing libraries or how to use haXe outside of the conventional web environment.
In order to use this book you need to have a computer that operates on Windows, Linux, or either type of Apple Macintosh. All of the tools described in the book are open source and are available for download on the internet (for free!).
Franco Ponticelli graduated with a degree in architecture with a specialization in industrial design. Within the Information Technology area, he was involved in many different activities ranging from 3D Computer Graphics to software development. He discovered haXe through his research to find the perfect development environment.
Lee-McColl Sylvester is an expert in ActionScript developing and is knowledge about in systems integrations. He studied visual communications and supplemented his career by specializing in advanced graphical interface development and information management systems.
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About the Author
Franco Ponticelli is an experienced developer and solution architect. An Architecture Graduate with specialization in Industrial Design, he performed many different activities in the Information Technology area from 3D Computer Graphics to hard - core software development. In his continual research for the perfect development environment, he found haXe and fell in love.
Franco is currently a self - employed developer and you can reach him on his personal website www.weblob.net.
Lee McColl-Sylvester is an expert ActionScript developer as well as a seasoned master in systems integrations. A student in Visual Communications, he evolved his career specializing in advanced graphical interface development, as well as information management systems, database architecture, and hardware communications implementation. An inventor at heart, Lee discovered haXe while tinkering in the Open Source Flash arena.
Lee is self - employed and can be reached through the haXe mailing list, or his website www.designrealm.co.uk.
Table of Contents
Part I: The Core Language.
Chapter 1: Introducing haXe.
Chapter 2: Installing and Using haXe and Neko.
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics.
Chapter 4: Controlling the Flow of Information.
Chapter 5: Delving Into Object-Oriented Programming.
Chapter 6: Organizing Your Code.
Chapter 7: When Things Go Wrong.
Part II: Server Side, JavaScript, and Flash; Oh My!
Chapter 8: Cross Platform Tools.
Chapter 9: Building Websites with HaXe.
Chapter 10: Separating Design Using Templates.
Chapter 11: Performing Server-Side Trickery.
Chapter 12: Building Interactive Content with Flash.
Chapter 13: Replacing the Need for an IDE.
Chapter 14: More Interactive Content with JavaScript.
Chapter 15: Putting It All Together with haXe Remoting.
Part III: Extending the Possibilities.
Chapter 16: haXe Advanced Topics.
Chapter 17: Desktop Applications with Neko.
Chapter 18: Desktop Flash with SWHX.
Chapter 19: Multimedia with Neko.
Chapter 20: Extending haXe with C/C++.
Appendix A: Semantic HTML.
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At a meeting at church recently the leader asked us, "What do you long for?" One response was, "Four days without anybody needing me." I thought, "That's what the Bible calls Sabbath." Sabbath is not a requirement, not a list of things we can't do. It's freedom from having to do them. That's hard for us to grasp in this culture in which we are addicted to busyness. Part of the addiction is the belief that we have to be useful, we have to be accomplishing something, we have to justify our existence. And Sabbath says, No, you don't. You just have to be. Your worth in this world is not defined by what you do, even for those who really count on you. Ultimately what we need to be able to count on is not is that people serve us but that they are themselves. Sabbath is an invitation to be yourself and do nothing else, even for a little while.
Dare to make sabbath time for yourself—for yourself—a little bit each day, each week, each month. Trust that this radical act of self-emptying is actually for God. God commanded the Sabbath not to get us to follow rules, but for our sake: to give us permission to be ourselves without any requirements, without anybody needing us to do anything. Sabbath is freedom, and God wants nothing more than for us to be free, and to be ourselves.
Deep Blessings, Pastor Steve
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court Friday said that it had sought information from both states ON acid attacks and intends to fast track such cases.
The court announced its decision as a division bench of Chief Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul took up an acid attack case in Punjab's Moga district.
The high court, which had taken notice of the incident suo moto following media reports, directed the Punjab government to pay compensation to the father-daughter duo, who were victims of the acid attack and to ensure their medical treatment.
The victims, Mandeep Kaur and her father, Shamsher Singh, became victims of acid attack July 11 when they were going to the district courts in Moga town, 160 km from here, to attend a court case.
Both were later admitted to the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana due to serious injuries following the attack.
The Punjab Police told the court that all four accused in the acid attack case had been arrested and a charge sheet would be filed against them within 15 days.
Expressing concern over increasing incidents of acid attacks, Chief Justice Kaul said that he intends to fast track the latest case involving acid attack, and also all other such cases pending in the courts below.
"We have called for information from districts regarding pending cases involving acid attacks," he said.


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Becoming a Green Hotel was very important for us at Cedar Manor. We love the Lake District and sharing the beauty of the National Park with our guests, but we do want to minimise the impact that we as a business has on the environment. Sustainable tourism takes the needs of our environment, local residents, their businesses and visitors into account.
Green Tourism is relevant to all tourism enterprises of any size and location. Whichever form of tourism it applies to, Green Tourism businesses are actively involved in reducing the things that contribute to a negative environment.
With the help of GTBS (the Green Tourism Business Scheme), we can support a more sustainable tourist environment.
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As part of our membership, we receive regular bulletins and updates from the GTBS and a bi-annual grading. We are now able to measure our Carbon Footprint and we are happy to show you some of our goals and targets (below in the PDF document). This is our Environmental Management Scheme. It's a working document and shows you where we are up to with our plans.
The Lake District Foundation was established as a charity in August 2017. Prior to this, under the name Nurture Lakeland, the organisation had been working for 23 years to raise funds from visitors and the tourism industry. We also delivered sustainable tourism programmes and messages across Cumbria, gaining national recognition. The Lake District Foundation will build on this work and grow in reach, impact and influence. Historically Cedar Manor has raised funds for Fix the Fells and Save our Squirrels (put the links in please). We now support the Lake District Foundation Fund which will distribute funds via a grants panel. Groups and organisations that deliver landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage projects can apply for a grant from this fund. This will include Save our Squirrels. To date we have raised over £12000 for these projects. You can read all about the newly formed Lake District Foundation by clicking on the logo to the left.


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'A Wonderful Christmas Time' at St Chad's Church, Rodway Road, Patchway on Saturday 17th December at 7.30pm.
Musical Directors Philip Lawrence and Sian Walters lead the choir in a mix of modern and traditional music to get you in the Christmas mood.
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Yay the long-awaited Parent-Child Bento Making session is finally here!
Healthy eating can be fun, tasty, and inexpensive as well! In this fun and educational bento workshop, our experienced instructor guides parents and their little ones in breakfast preparation using ingredients provided by Ayam Brand™ while explaining the wonders of science in our food!
Eating clean is one lifestyle choice you can make to be healthier! With so many demands on your time, it's often a challenge to eat healthily. This workshop is designed to help parents out by preparing foods in a shortest possible time without affecting the nutrient content of foods!
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Ladbrokes is all set to wear the hat of principle sponsor for the Rugby Football League Challenge Cup. The company has signed a deal with the league, which stands good for three years.
The new deal will kick off from 31 January 2015. A whopping 78 teams will take part in this year's Challenge Cup. The multi channel gambling operator will replace Tetley's Brewery who sponsored the event for the past few years.
Sponsorship Provides Visibility to Ladbrokes
When it comes to visibility, Ladbrokes will get a huge mileage. The company can expect close to 1.6 million people in the UK to witness the league, according to last year's TRP data. This is the number of people who watched last year's final game hosted on BBC1.
Along with BBC, Sky is a major broadcasting partner for the event too. Both the channels together can give a real push to Ladbroke's dream of continental exposure.
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As per the deal, Ladbrokes will receive hundreds of hours of TV coverage. It will also feature in the headline of each rugby related bulletin at all stages of the competition.
However, the masterstroke has been the introduction of Ladbrokes Player of the Round award. This will definitely be beneficial for the company in terms of PR.
Message from the Senior Management…
Richard Glyn, CEO, Ladbrokes has a very strong opinion about the popularity of rugby. The CEO feels that the game is becoming extensively popular around the globe and Ladbrokes as a company will extend its hands to support the game in spreading awareness and helping it at the grass root level. The huge fan base of Ladbrokes will also help the League to increase the excitement level of the audience.
Christ Rawlings, Commercial Director, RFL has said in a statement that this partnership is exciting and that it would go a long way in making this league a super success.
Rawlings also stated that the partnership is a great value addition in terms of commercial portfolio and that it is going to be great mix of two giants from different sporting avenues.
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Besides sponsoring the event, Ladbrokes will take up the job to educate their players, fans and support staff about the importance of responsible gaming.
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Clyde's Salon Reviews & Testimonials
Google Reviews — Clyde's Salon
Enjoyed our first appointment with Clyde. Both of us got great haircuts with very different needs. Elise's cut and style with curly hair was outstanding and easy to manage at home. The highlights looked wonderful too. — Elise and John Leitch
I've have never received so many compliments on my hair color ever!! Clyde is amazing! I highly recommend you go see him. — Google User
I have been using Clyde for years and he does new and different things to my hair all the time. My hair looks sp beautiful, shiny and healthy. I so enjoy going to him. I have people walking up to me quite a lot asking me, who did your hair? Clyde's coloring skills are masterful. I even had a lady ask me while I was in Colorado on vacation about Clyde. She said she was heading to Scottsdale in a month to visit a friend and she wanted Clyde's phone number so she could make an appointment with him. He is so great. You won't be disappointed but thrilled when you leave his chair! — Marti Parrish
Love the salon….clean, nice, bright, open!!
Loved my hair cut and Clyde's color is awesome!
He always has great suggestions in regards to cut and color!! — Diane Thomason
Topnotch stylist. Great personality. Wealth of experience.
I've been a client of Clyde's for over 15 years and wouldn't go elsewhere. Not once have I seen anyone book with Clyde & leave disappointed. Highly recommended to all, regardless of style, age, gender, etc. — Justin Leach
Clyde came highly recommended to me by a very good friend and lifetime client of his and she was right. Maybe the head shot can sell it, he does a really great haircut. I've got curly hair and to make it so my hair can be professional or casual is a challenge. Clyde's skill with scissors and razors leaves me with a cut that I can rock for business and when I want to be more relaxed.
tldr: Clyde Hale does a great job cutting and styling men's hair. Call him and give him a try. — Parker Weinthal Realtor
Year after year Clyde has performed miracles on my hair. I just sit back and let him do his thing. Always walk away with my hair looking and feeling fabulous….. more alive. I'm thankful Clyde understands my crazy life and works with me on such short notice. Thanks Clyde for being you. — Jim Kauffman
Clyde is the best! I have been following him around the Scottsdale area for over 10 years. He always does an excellent job and makes me feel good about my appearance. — Cindy
Clyde is AMAZING! Today Clyde spent over 3 hours on my unruly hair. He did the liquid keratin treatment, cut and color. I've been doing keratin for years but Clyde was so meticulous in how he performs the treatment….other places just slap it on and off you go. He also made recommendations for my hair color which is rare and I was pleased he did so! I am beyond happy with my hair and already booked my next appointment:) Thanks Clyde!!!!! — Liz Sadler
Super thrilled with the creativity and professionalism! Will definitely refer my friends! — Susan Karsay
Clyde does such a great job and I always enjoy spending time with him at his salon! — Mike Mayer
Clyde has been doing my hair for over 17 years, that should tell it all. He is amazing!!!!! — Ana Arias
Brings out the best look on me. Must visit before I take off for the weekend. — Amy Ally
Hands down the best there is. As you can see there isn't one bad review and there is a reason for it: He's the best. I've been to him a few times now and don't plan on going anywhere else! He listens, puts in his two cents and then creates a hair style that will give you lots of compliments! He is amazing at color and even better at the cut! I swear he has magic fingers. I went from long hair, to short, then to pixie short and now I'm growing it out again. Even in the grow out phase he knows what to do to make you hair look amazing. Thanks Clyde for giving me great hair! — Always Coffee
Clyde is amazing! I have very challenging, baby-fine hair, and have not had good luck with color in the past. Clyde was highly recommended to me by the owner of Adagio Beauty Supply, after I told her of the troubles I have had in the past.
Clyde made me feel very welcome. He recommended a color that was different than what I had before, but I trusted his advice. The color turned out beautifully! Two weeks later my hair is still shiny, healthy and has vibrant beautiful color. I am so happy with the color and cut, and cannot speak highly enough about Clyde! — Google User
I was tremendously impressed by my first visit to have my hair cut by Clyde. He is delightful to talk to with a great sense of humor. He is clearly knowledgeable about hair and discussed my hair issues with me at length. He gave me a fabulous haircut and took almost an hour to do so. He is meticulous with his work which he obviously loves while having great precision and attention to detail. My hair looks terrific and I have already booked a return visit for my next procedure.— Google User
I keep getting compliments on my hair and have one person to thank…Clyde! His knowledge and extreme care and attention to detail is impressive and unlike any other Hair Stylist I have ever been to. I appreciate Clyde's dedication to excellence and education, who provides nothing but 5 Star service to his clients!! Can't wait for my next cut and color! Thanks Clyde! — Kimberly
The experience was Great! Love the east coast accent. Clyde gets to work and accomplishes the task at hand. Today was the first time we did color and it looks Awesome!!! Thank you Clyde! — Lucy Calabrese
Clyde is the best and I have been coming to him for thirteen years. I love the color he uses and I always get compliments on my hair color. You can talk to Clyde about anything. We laugh and have a good time and his cut is wonderful.— Google User
I would rate my experience as a "5" star!! Clyde knows exactly what color and style goes well with everyone's facial features. He makes you feel and look like a million bucks. It's the best pick me up any woman can ask for. Thank bunches for making me look beautiful.— Mura Renod
I would give Clyde Hale a 5-star rating! He always provides excellent hairstyling services – I have been a satisfied customer for 10 years! Thank you Clyde for making me look good.— Finest Bristle
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The best cut color and style I have ever had. coming from NYC, that says alot. He is simply the best!— Fortune Master
Clyde is a true artist. I just received the perfect cut and color which is awesome. It absolutely made my day.— Google User
Clyde is fun to work with and he is creative. His services make you recreate yourself if you are willing and there is no cookie cutter or one size fits all.— Mac Connell
I am very happy with Clyde job on my hair color, and cut He is very professional and great what he does. My rate experience is 5 stars! — Lili Fall
Clyde Hale is AMAZING!!!
After a not so good coloring experience with another salon, a friend referred me to Sachi. I had an important event to attend and needed a coloring pro to fix it ASAP. Clyde was able to see me right away and he had the skills to not only correct the color but make my hair healthy and gorgeous. I've learned that most colorists have standard industry knowledge and then there are true professionals that have a wealth of knowledge and years of experience. Clyde is absolutely a true professional and he makes hair coloring an art form.
While there, I flipped through before and after pics of his clients. AMAZING! Talk about extreme makeover! He has turned dark brunettes into natural looking blondes. And turned blondes into vivacious redheads.
In addition to fabulous coloring skills, I can tell that Clyde really values his clients and works hard to earn and keep their loyalty. It's such a relief to know that I have found a wonderful stylist. I'm looking forward to my next appointment.– Tracie Witts
Facebook Reviews — Clyde Hale
I can't rave enough about the hair care I receive from Clyde Hale at Knotti. He excels in color and fixing color issues. Clyde is a listener when it comes to creating the hairstyles I want. I'm one that is always bringing in the "picture" of the hairstyle I would like and he is very honest about whether it is good for my hair type, etc. I appreciate that. So give him a try – you will be thrilled with the results! — Bonnie Lezamiz
I have been a client of Clyde's for years and I would highly recommend him to everyone. He is an expert with color and constantly thinks outside the box to come up with a custom treatment geared especially for you. Clyde is a Master Stylist and gives incredible haircuts designed to bring your most unique look forward. Five stars each and every visit! — Sarah Zabriskie Nolan
Clyde is a fantastic stylist! He never fails to impress. — Kristine Leach
Clyde is an excellent hairdresser. He turns your hairstyle into a masterpiece every time!! — Eileen Disken
Clyde Hale has been my stylist and colorist forever and will continue to be because no one does it better. Clyde is magic when it comes to coloring. I enjoy changing up style and color and with fine hair it is a challenge he meets with ease. — Donna Zollner
I have known Clyde for over 10 years. His expertise with color/cut/style is unprecedented. After he works his magic, you leave feeling like a million bucks. Highly recommend his talent. You won't be disappointed. 5 stars my friend. — Nancy Jenkins Seligman
Had my hair done for the first time by Clyde. From his style of communication to the delivery of the final result, A TRUE professional. thank you! — Er Ic
Clyde is amazing. I have been his client for over a year and am so grateful I found him. He listens well, gives great advice, and is an expert at coloring & highlights. — JoAnn Ehlenz
I've been a client of Clyde's for almost 17 years and use his services monthly. His ability as colorist and stylist was not learned it his natural artistic passion. I have no need to try anyone else's services! Thank you Clyde! — Susie Bonney
Clyde has been taking care of my hair for 15 years. He's made it healthy, strong, and beautiful. He's the best #hairbyclydehale — Lauren Rosin
I always thought a haircut was a haircut until I went to Clyde. There is and was a significant difference between the two. I'm a Clyde's guy for now on. — Rich Bonney
Clyde is a stylist I always look better and feel better after an appointment with Clyde– Mike Mayer
Clyde has been looking after our family for nearly 9 years now. He has been looking after our two girls since they were 2 and 3 years old and they won't go anywhere else but to 'Clyde!' He also cuts, styles and colors my wife's and my hair too. If you want someone that cares about how you look and feel after visiting and getting your hair done, you need to meet Clyde. He won't let you down. — Warren
Clyde did a fabulous job as always! The cut is always great and easy to style on my own. The new color he did today was amazing! I would recommend Clyde to anyone! — Pam Dempsey
I found Clyde because he was close to work, decided to give him a try. What a gem I found. He did a great job on my hair and well as my daughter's. Would recommend him to anyone wanting personalized attention and great expertise. — Kathleen Guthrie
Clyde is fantastic! I have rather difficult hair that does not hold color well. He fixed all the hot spots in my hair, and the color is gorgeous! He was super helpful and knowledgeable and I will definitely be back on a regular basis. Thanks Clyde! — Katie Coleman
Thanks for the new haircut. Can't wait for the next month or two for it to be done. Color is spectacular. Perfect swirls of caramel (no red….Lol). See you next month. — JoAnn Ehlenz
Clyde is very knowledgeable and professional. He wants every person that comes into his salon to look and feel their best. With his years of experience he is capable of doing anything needed from haur cut to great color and extensions. — Brent McIntire
Just left clyde's saloon. Can't believe how great my hair looks
The color and style is the greatest. When I got home, my husband said wow. It looks great. Thanks Clyde. See you next month. — Frieda Hendricks
Clyde is very prfessional and cares about people's appearance. He is very good with color to bring out the best features of his clients — Nancy McIntire
Clyde's the best! I always get compliments on my layers. I've never been good at sticking with a stylist until him. — Colleen Gautam
Great Job! A true pro! Thank you for the new look — Bonnie Spina Weddle


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Seven years ago I seamlessly slipped into big city life, packing up what belongings I deemed necessary for my new life and settling into my tiny, cinderblock Weinstein dorm room on New York University's 'campus' with the help of my parents. Shifting from suburban life in Wisconsin to a city with a personality as tremendous as New York City's boggled most people's minds on either side of the equation. For me, the transition was osmotic. Surrounded by such diversity and such drive, I simply opened myself to get washed into the river, to join those commuters and dreamers, transforming into more than just a student heading to class. I found New York City's mass of humanity to yes, allow for anonymity at times, but on the other hand, to also allow for each of us streaming through the streets to be exactly who we were. There would always be someone wearing a crazier outfit than you, and it was perfectly normal to cry or sing or laugh on the street; the sheer number of people here makes for the materialization of all forms of human emotion and behavior. In moving to NYC, I found I inherently received permission to explore and embody vastly differing aspects of myself, and without apology.
And yet seven years later, while my city life has charted more growth than I ever could have imagined in myself, I crave, more and more, space. Space in my external environment. Space for my mind and body to rest (which always seems like such a sin in a city that offers so much opportunity and is fueled by the unyielding aspirations of individuals). Space to explore and dig deeper without having to spend so much energy on surviving. Each day I recognize an ebb and flow inside myself – my love for my life here and the distress that it brings weaving in and out of my physical and mental consciousness, sometimes to a point where I feel rather crazed. But having visited one of my brothers in Wyoming and Utah for a week with my parents recently, I have come to wonder what sort of impact your environment has on your mental, emotional, physical, and even spiritual states.
My brother Nick moved to Evanston, Wyoming for work in March. Seeing photos from his weekend hikes and rock-climbing ventures, I knew I had to go visit, and soon.
Even though I was in the company of my parents and brother almost every moment of every day that week, I found myself on a very personal investigation of my 25 years – what has passed, what is, and what might be coming. My body and my mind reacted to the wholly natural, supreme knowing of the beautiful natural world that literally towered over me much of the time by probing, and craving the chance to act on what little bits of insight arose, though I knew that deep down patience and time was a better way of working with all that surfaced. Talk about svadhyaya – a period of self-reflection!
Slipping out of our routines and venturing away from our everyday inevitably opens our eyes to new perspectives of our lives and that of the greater world. I can't help but believe that certain aspects of various locales affect the way we walk through the world. Perhaps that seems like an overly simplistic idea, but I was amazed by the way my mind cleared in just driving and hiking along roads and paths where we could see 70 miles in every direction. Without even trying, my breath slowed, my body settled and became more grounded, and my mood shifted to one that was more content, manifesting joy in both quiet personal and more spirited ways socially. And while thoughts flooded my mind much of the time, there was still this fascinating quiet there, as if its mode of working was also gentler, more serene, and still grounded.
I became fascinated by the ways we humans resemble nature, and it us: the 'vessels' of the White Rim Canyon that reminded me of our blood vessels, as well as the subtle energetic channels of our body (nadis); the powerful, yet graceful curves of the rock arches in Arches National Park; the combination of smooth rock (slickrock) and gravel that lived together along the trails that reminded me of the way both our smooth and our bumpier parts make up who we are.
In climbing up and down steep, sometimes rocky and unsteady mountains, I was prompted to consider how I was and was not letting go. Could I really be stable if I didn't loose my hold on my footing and instead give weight to my legs, and my feet underneath them? Trying to hold myself up by my will wasn't as effective as giving in to the ground beneath me. On our whitewater rafting trip through Westwater Canyon, I observed the way our guide never led us straight into our target, but rather watched the water's patterns and natural course and let our raft follow that until the last possible moment when we rowers had to take action to direct our path.
I never had imagined I could learn so much from nature and be so grateful for the awareness my yoga practice has brought to my consciousness until this trip. But if I couldn't have traveled across the country to discover all this, what could I have done closer to home, and within my everyday life, to attain such knowledge as well? Is it possible to dive to such depths even in this crazy city?
Here's to open eyes, and ears, and skin, that enables us to learn every day, and to put that education into action, for the benefit of our entire world.
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Art Journaling :: Starburst Tangent No. 1
(Part of the Daisy Yellow Tangents and Tactics Series)
This was really fun to do! I am currently using the DY Daily Paper prompts by doing them in my art journal. This was something extra that Tammy from Daisy Yellow Art did on on Fridays. Find out more about Daisy Yellow Art and Tammy's thoughts on Art Journaling HERE.
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"...but I don't wanna sound salesy, creepy, desperate."
I get it because I've been there. Whenever it's time to promote on social media - a product, a workshop, a service, and you delay it, you become postponing queen, you half-ass it or you don't do it at all.
There's a lot of work we need to do as women to become more comfortable with the idea of selling and money.
But aside from that, you CAN learn a few tips that will help you promote your thing in a way that doesn't leave you feeling like a used car salesman. Trust me.
Here are some things to understand:
- Your people WANT to find you and buy your product/ service/ experience.
- This thing you're creating, your people need it. When that becomes clear, you're coming from a place of service rather than selling.
- Know your worth and don't apologize for it. The people that will value it are out there. Your thing is not for everyone. If they're right for you, they'll come back later.
Here are some ways you can *sell* on social media. Tell the story of the thing you are offering. Here's what that actually means:
- Why did you make it?
- What was the story of how it all started?
- Have you helped anyone? How?
- What is the impact you want to create with what you are building?
- A subtle secondary message can remind people exactly - where to click to buy your thing, how to contact you for an appointment, the details of your event. (People need to hear exactly what the steps are and what to do next).
What are *you* selling these days? How are things going?
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Sold for $2,905,400 on Nov 29, 2018
Located in one of Edina's more private neighborhoods, this 6000 sqft home is nestled on 1.06 acre pond lot, on a cul de sac. The custom design seamlessly couples industrial features of steel beam staircase & exposed concrete walls w/traditional beam vaulted ceilings, stone FP & warm wood floors. UL hosts 3 ensuite bedrooms w/laundry. Over-sized, insulated/heated 4 car garage. Screen porch w/pond views & woodburning FP extends the outdoor living into Fall/Spring. Savant home system included.


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Looking for a seat in Class C at Barber.
I'm based out of the UK and happen to be in Atlanta for work the two weeks either side of Barber and have always wanted to drive Lemons.
I've got no track experience to speak of, however have spent my life driving shitboxes, including doing Staples to Naples three years on the trot (buy a car for £100 and drive it 1500miles across Europe in three days, including crossing the alps. I was always dumb enough to solo the car back instead of dumping it). As a result of driving said shitboxes, I'm easy on clutches and brakes without being too slow. I have always driven stick and don't worry about driving left-hand-drive, I regularly drive in the US and Europe.
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Bretagne > Finistère > Ouest Cornouaille :
Pays Bigouden / Cap Sizun / Pays de Douarnenez
> Presenting Ouest Cornouailles Sustainable Tourism Network
Ouest Cornouaille is a tourist destination that is blessed with a fine reputation thanks to the grandeur and beauty of its landscapes and its numerous exceptional natural sites. Among its natural jewels, the Pointe du Raz is a flagship, awarded the presti
Our area is often chosen by holiday makers in search of plentiful opportunities for hiking, practising water sports, attending cultural and typical Breton events, and meeting people who maintain traditional know-how, are local producers, or who play an important part in the local economy in short, those who give the region its authentic quality.
Today, more than ever, tourism is becoming more interactive, as many visitors seek more meaningful encounters on their holidays, guided tours enlighten them about a particular areas way of life, and a consequent attachment to an area creates the desire to return, especially as its always impossible to discover everything about a place in one go.
Across the world, a new consciousness has affected the behaviour of many a desire to respect the environment. Grasping the major issues involved in making such a commitment, Ouest Cornouaille has created a Tourisme Durable, or Sustainable Tourism, network. Thanks to this initiative, youll be able to choose eco-friendly lodgings and {accommodation awarded an ecolabel} and access a host of {ecotourism} activities as well as special ecology-related events.
Concerning accommodation : youll find not only places concerned with the ecological habitat (with bioclimatic and ecological buildings making the most of renewable energy, etc.) but also establishments that have been awarded {ecolabels} (such as Clef Verte, Ecogîte or Chouette Nature).
{Ecotourism} focuses on discovery activities to do with nature and heritage, and also with traditions, local culture and know-how and local and organic production.
A warm, personal welcome, the openness to teaching visitors about local ways, which leads on to the sharing of our particular culture these are important elements in our sustainable tourism offerings.
Accessibility for all, staying open for a large part of the year, and good cooperation between different local participants are further factors that weve put to the fore in our sustainable tourism offers.
Thanks to the impetus of the Fédération Régionale des Pays dAccueil Touristiques de Bretagne (representing all the Pays dAccueil across Brittany), plans to promote sustainable tourism in the region have led to the creation of a first Breton sustainable tourism network in Ouest Cornouaille. We now invite you to discover and make the most of this new generation of tourist services.
You can download the complete list of professional organizations that make up Ouest Cornouailles sustainable tourism network opposite.
Consult eco-friendly accommodation offers
Consult accommodation possibilities with ecolabels
{Consult ecotourism offers}
Consult sustainable tourism events
You can download the complete list of professional organizations that make up Ouest Cornouailles sustainable tourism network opposite.
Mentions légales - © Agence Ouest Cornouaille Développement (AOCD)
Maison du tourisme, rond point de Kermaria 29122 Pont l'Abbé Cedex Tél. 02 98 82 30 30
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Tim Shaw's 'Something is Not Quite Right' Opens at Anima-Mundi
Tim Shaw's stunning and provocative exhibition 'Something is Not Quite Right' opened on Friday 13th October.
The exhibition showcases three different works on three different floors, the general thread that runs throughout points towards 'complicity.'
Shown on the top Floor: 'Alternative Authority' is informed, in particular, by accounts of tarring and feathering which took place in Northern Ireland during 'The Troubles'. Tarring and Feathering is a form of public humiliation used to enforce unofficial justice or revenge, a metaphor for severe public criticism. Earliest written accounts date back to 1189.
Many of the victims were women from nationalist areas who were accused of conducting sexual relations with members of the RUC or British soldiers. In some cases, the victims clothes were torn apart, they were beaten and had their hair shaved. These acts were carried out by groups of both men and women within the community.
Several preliminary studies were created in wax, including one shaped by a widely publicised account of a male drug dealer who was tied to a lamp post then tarred and feathered in Belfast, in 2007. One story that remains in the mind was recounted during the making of Soul Snatcher Possession back in 2012 by the wife of a British soldier serving in Northern Ireland. She described the disturbing scene of a women being paraded around the square of a small country town in NI on the back of a vehicle trailer, clothes torn, tarred and feathered. It is likely that this account planted the seed for Alternative Authority.
The work sheds light on the issue of complicity within community and and questions what is it that makes this particular form of punishment so abhorrent. Growing up in Northern Ireland, everyone was affected by violence; we knew about knee capping, the shootings and bombings. Somehow the punishment of tarring and feathering occupies a more dreadful place in the collective mind. Alternative Authority explores the poignancy of this.
'Defending Integrity from the Powers That Be' is shown on the ground floor: Dedicated to all who feel that they have lost voice, the work examines the basic principal of freedom of speech.
A specific siting of the context of this work was focussed on current circumstances within further education. In November 2016, Shaw wrote a six page open letter criticising management culture at Falmouth University. Informed by months of lengthy research, the letter summarises some of the possible reasons for the unhappiness and discontent expressed by many who not only work at the university but also live locally.
The university defended itself in an open letter to the local press which in turn has become the subject of a work entitled Obliteration. During the months that followed, a tidal wave of support gathered which echoed a feeling that what was written needed to be said. Correspondence from former staff reflected a situation that many current staff spoke about. Collectively, what was revealed was a picture of deep concern.
Not long after Shaw's letter went to press, a senior staff member was removed from campus and suspended for expressing support on their Facebook page for some of the points raised in the letter. As one staff member puts it:
'She spoke for everybody in what she said, and the way in which she was treated speaks for everyone's silence.'
Defending Integrity From The Powers That Be is shaped by several covert meetings with former employees of the university who were made 'redundant' and signed compromise agreements in return for a better pay-off deal. What is evident is that an employee can be made 'redundant' under questionable circumstances that never come to light because, through contractual agreement, the details of their dismissal or redundancy can never be divulged.
Recently, the press reported that nearly 200 staff have been made redundant by Falmouth University in seven years. An FOI revealed that 31 left though compromise agreements costing the tax payer £789.659.34 excluding legal fees. Its a large amount of redundancies for a small university to make. What is more shocking, is that not one politician or councillor in Cornwall is prepared to publicly speak out about this significant finding.
Its a silence that is pervasive. Current staff at Falmouth are frightened to speak out for fear of losing their jobs. Former staff that signed compromise agreements could potentially be sued if they speak out. In some cases, former staff that didn't sign, together with some of young people in the town are reluctant to raise their heads above the parapet for fear of jeopardising future job prospects at the university.
As the university's director of communications claims to the press that ….'there is no evidence of low staff morale' ….. and refuted the claims over non-disclosure agreements saying they were put in place at the employee's request, ' The two figures rock back and forth, through mouth's gagged and stuffed with money they scream the words:
'Yes. We are the envy of our competitors. No?'
No. We are excellent. Yes?
Yes. Excellent. No?
Yes. We tell no lies. No?
Yes? We tell no truth. No?
The work begs the question: whose words have the strength and integrity to count, in an age where alternative truths proliferate through the haze of social media? It is interesting to note that of the nine directors of department whose names undersign the letter (Obliteration), three have since denied any knowledge of the letter at the time of publishing.
On the middle floor the maquette for Shaw's full size installation 'Soul Snatcher Possession' are exhibited.
'Don't fuck the act son' is what the famous hypnotist whispered firmly into the young boy's ear, as he refused to fall under the showman's spell, during a performance many years ago. A few awkward moments followed, then the boy bowed his head like the others. 'Pretending' was easier for everyone.
The experience was an early insight into the persuasive, manipulative powers that those in charge possess. I look back and ask, how many of the seven volunteers on stage that night had actually been hypnotised? I guess that some were, whilst others like myself pretended to be. It is often more comfortable to go along with whatever life demands of us than not. The line of least resistance prevails.
Influenced by a violent disturbance that took place on a street one night, Soul Snatcher Possession sets the scene of a ritual gangland killing or punishment beating. No weapon is visible, the perpetrators smile and gestures betray the moment just before some dreadful act is committed where fear fills the imagination.
The installation is a metaphor for the violent extraction of soul, the manipulation of mind or the taking of life by the powerful, in order to perpetuate the myth that those with the power want to portray. It relates to the street, the corridors of governance and commerce, the art world included. These traits are integral to human nature and its survival, often hidden behind a veneer of sophistication.
Eight large figures made from old clothes, sacking and pillows are constructed unto metal frames and stand in a dimly lit room. The figures are inter-related; the strong do not exist without the weak. Material is cut, slashed, stitched and manipulated into shape. The central group appear to crowd in on their victim who is hooded. In one corner stands a large blind man holding a stick. In another, a woman is slouched against a wall with her breasts uncovered. Close by, a predatory figure watches over her. It is unclear as to whether a sexual act has been or is about to be carried out, consensually or otherwise. Opposite, a kneeing figure is bound and masked.
During the making of the work, Shaw listened to a radio interview given by the French filmmaker Claude Lanzmann. Referring to the holocaust, he spoke about a 'dimension of barbarity that does not disappear from human nature.' The description aptly describes Soul Snatcher Possession. It is chilling to realize that in the end, those who are in charge have the ability to get rid of someone, to sideline or rewrite what an individual has said or done. If reason and diplomacy do not work then violence often will.
To view the exhibition online click below:


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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We take great care at Robert Arkenstall to ensure all members of our community are treated equally and have the same expectations for respect, nurture and achievement. The following questions and answers exemplify the ways in which we do this in practice.
1. How do we embrace change within our setting and/or the wider community?
a) Partnerships: At Robert Arkenstall School, we partner with parents and carers, to welcome children of all abilities within the context of a mainstream school. We believe that this partnership enriches our school community, supports children and encourages parents. Everyone in the school is part of this endeavour.
b) Planning: In Personal, Health and Social Education (PHSE) and particularly in Religious Education (RE) there are choices built in to the subject that enable teachers to address the privilege of welcoming children from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. Through their studies, all children should learn about Christianity and other religions and beliefs represented in the class, school or local community.
2. How do we respect and nurture all children as individuals?
a) Ethos: Every adult and child in the school is encouraged and required to treat every child as an individual. From knowing and using children's names to using intervention groups to address a variety of needs, the individual child is at the heart of all we do.
b) Serving: Meal times are an important part in the life of any family or community, so at Robert Arkenstall, we aim to sit down together and older pupils learn how to serve younger pupils helping make their lunchtimes special.
c) Partnering: Children who come into the school in reception are paired with Year 6 children, who act both as play buddies and mentors in dedicated buddy time. Children who come in to other year groups are paired with suitable peers until the newcomer finds their feet.
3. How do we support and inspire everyone to embed equality, diversity and inclusion?
a) Supporting: We respond to children's needs in order to guide and encourage them to live and work together in our community. We also encourage positive responses to events outside the community, supporting appeals such as Children in Need, Cancer Research and Comic Relief.
b) Modelling: We work proactively to inspire and lead children, providing them with good examples from inside and outside our community. Visits and visitors are particularly helpful in this respect, and we want every child to explore many other points of view.
c) Media: we use reflection time focussing on images in the news from appropriate news sources which encourages a positive curiosity and respect for others and their cultures.
d) Planning: Religious Education, History and Personal, Health and Social Education are all used to ensure that equality and diversity issues are approached systematically, including anti-bullying.
e) Preparing: All children are prepared for the reception and inclusion of children with specific disabilities into the school community. Children are taught that the inclusion of children with disabilities is a shared responsibility.
4. How do we demonstrate high expectations for all children to achieve well?
a) Code of conduct: Each year the values embedded in our code of conduct are shared by classes who write their own charter. We emphasise the multi-directional aspect of this code, and the way it supports every child's education through good relationships.
b) Modelling: We believe that it is of critical importance that every member of our school community subscribes to the ethos, irrespective of age or status. The way in which members of staff and children relate to each other in the school helps them to become associates in this process. Children see adults in school modelling the same values of good conduct towards each other in a spirit of friendly professional co-operation.
c) 4R's Learning Dispositions. We support all children from Reception upwards to reflect upon themselves as learners who need to show: resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness and be reciprocal as part of a whole community of learners. Giving them better understanding of the skills of learning enables them to support each other to achieve well.
d) Rewarding: We use a system of rewards that are age appropriate to the children and are given in recognition of particular effort, improvement or incidents of positive behaviour that members of staff have noted.
5. How do we support all parents/carers fairly to embed equality of opportunity for everyone?
a) Modelling: If we are to support others, then we must model this support (see 9).
b) Disproportionate support: This enables us to target specific help where it is most needed, in order to enable children and their families to have a reasonable chance of success.
c) Use of pupil premium funding: In using this funding judiciously, we are able to support the most needy children, whilst seeking to benefit many others by the provision of resources, groups or clubs.
6. How do we provide resources and use images to embed equality, diversity and inclusion in our setting?
a) Religious Education: Resources are used to show people from different cultures in both traditional and more familiar dress. This is particularly important when people of faith adhere to dress codes which distinguish them. We use images / resources from both British and foreign origin to emphasise that religious faith does not belong within any individual country's boundaries.
b) General resources: Stories and pictures are chosen with care to show a wide range of difference and to reinforce beliefs in equality and the importance of diversity.
c) Website: This is used to explain our ethos and inclusive policies.
d) Staff: We welcome the contribution of members of staff who have lived abroad and are able to share that with the children, or who have family members from a different culture.
7. How do we keep our records up to date?
We record all incidents of prejudice (race, colour, creed, gender, orientation) using the PRIDE website and all incidents of bullying in books in the Headteacher's office. Just as importantly, we talk to any child involved and also to parents. We keep a particular note of any child who appears in the book more than once, either as perpetrator or as victim, and work hard to explain actions and consequences, even to very young children. Our records include support group methods for caring for those who report bullying.
8. How do we represent 'equality, diversity and inclusion' in our planning and policies?
As a predominately white British community, the curriculum topics and subjects are carefully designed to have a positive impact on children's cultural development. We plan enrichment activities through clubs, visits and visitors to help the children understand their place in the world and prepare for life in modern Britain.
9. How do we model good practice to one another, to children, to families and volunteer helpers?
a) Sharing our concerns confidentially: Members of staff are able regularly to share concerns about children and families who may need extra support and care at particular times.
b) Volunteer helpers: Our helpers are all checked, supervised and given a volunteers' leaflet that helps them to understand good practice, expectations and to report concerns sensitively.
c) Photographs: We support carers'/parents' right to ask that their child is not photographed in school. We follow the guidance on use of photographic images and ask parents to respect the privacy of others in taking pictures at school events. Where there is an issue with a photograph for educational purposes, we make sure that there is a conversation with the parent or carer.


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"A Christmas Inspired" – Art Show at the Muse Winery
Our "Christmas Inspired Art Show" at the Muse Winery had a very enthusiastic turnout this year and all of the participating artists were very appreciative of the responses. We are planning an even bigger show next December! Thanks to all who came out.
Draw for Nimmo Bay Resort Stay
One of my clients who purchased the Great Blue Heron Sculpture during the Sidney Fine Art Show in October has won luxurious accommodation, dining and adventure at Nimmo Bay Resort for 3 days during the summer of 2012.
Kingsbrae Sculpture Garden- New Brunswick
I am thrilled to announce that my entry in the 4th Annual Kingsbrae Garden sculpture competition in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, has been selected as one of finalists for 2012. 'Toadstool' will consist of a giant mushroom with a very large frog sitting under the shelter of the mushroom cap. It is going to whimsical, very fun and it looks like there will be a big road trip coming up this summer.
Works in Progress
Other projects now underway include a new 1/3 sized open wing Eagle Sculpture commissioned by the BC Government Employees Union for their upcoming Award of Excellence ceremonies, a new Octopus in Motion sculpture, a British Bull Dog – "Oliver" riding a skateboard, a pair of spawning steelehad trout, and for some contrast, a stylized female figurative piece.
Looking forward to a creative New Year. Thanks for your interest and support this past year.


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Living Wonders Builds Toward Permanent Home
Four years after its founding, Camp Living Wonders is approaching a pair of homecomings.
First, Director Noah Pawliger said, the camp is looking at some office space in Sandy Springs — nothing big or fancy, just a place for him, an administrative assistant, the new program director and a second program director he hopes to hire before camp this summer so they don't have to work remotely.
Second and more important, the camp for Jewish kids with developmental disabilities is closing in on a permanent home, either in north Georgia or western North Carolina. Finding and developing that space will mark a major step in unlocking the potential of Living Wonders.
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For example, Pawliger said, last year the camp's intake committee couldn't get through the intensive interview process with all of its applicants because the work couldn't start until he secured a location in January. Having a permanent home will allow Living Wonders to open registration for the next year on the last day of camp.
"This population deserves better," Pawliger said. "They deserve the opportunity to know that they're all ready for next year."
After this year's version of what he called the "arduous, painful process" of leasing a campground, Living Wonders intends to have 60 to 65 campers in Clarksville. But as an example of the problems of being a camp without a home, Living Wonders has to bring in bathroom pods — each with three toilets, three sinks and three showers — to place next to the cabins.
"We want to be able to give them the best opportunities to feel as great and special as they are and, as our campers say, as normal as they are," Pawliger said.
The lack of a permanent facility also has prevented the camp from bringing in people with physical disabilities and mobility issues, even though Pawliger said the staff is ready to grow to meet that need.
Depending on when Living Wonders finds its forever home and how much work the site requires to get the basics in place, the camp will stop being a collection of wandering Jews by 2018 and as early as 2017.
Pawliger said he expects to grow to 180 to 200 campers per session from across the nation at the permanent location, but he won't rush things. "When you're dealing with this population, it has to be a delicate growth and scientific growth. … It's very important that we're honest with ourselves every step of the way."
While the camp will always be Living Wonders' primary focus, the master plan includes a year-round retreat center using a kibbutz model — a place where adults with special needs can live and transition to full independence through an immersive work and life experience. Those adults will run the center with the necessary support staff.
The only place in the world with kosher, fully accessible retreat centers is Israel, Pawliger said.
Meanwhile, this summer will mark the second year of Migdal Or, a fully inclusive staff training program for special needs and neurotypical people. About half of last year's trainees are graduating to the status of full staff members this summer, Pawliger said.
One of the exciting things about the program, he said, is the caliber of the program applicants who do not have special needs. "I think they recognize that if they do this program and train with us, they're going to be able to write their ticket to work at any camp or anything like this in the camping world, but it's also a life-changing experience."
To Learn More
Camp Living Wonders is holding two upcoming information sessions in the Atlanta area, which, despite being the camp's home base, doesn't send as many campers as Director Noah Pawliger would like.
The first session is at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Sandy Springs home of Rob and Michelle Leven. The second will be in March at the Toco Hills home of Rabbi Ilan and Miriam Feldman. Contact Pawliger at email@example.com or 678-888-2259 for details.