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Hope you are well. The last four day shows have been
Brilliant!! Thank you very much.
And just want to thank all the Models as well... They are all Absolutely Amazing, and Professional!!! And Very Impressed with their Performing, A big thank you [6 of our models four days paid hair show at the L'Oreal academy London].
H.H Artistic Director,
Edited email Mission Models.
To Bob and all of the Mission Model Management
team,I just wanted to say thank you again for getting me
another paid job. It was a real pleasure on Sunday [9th
August with Claire] to work for such an exclusive and
significant name in the jewellery industry [our client].
I meet some fantastic designers and other very
interesting and highly regarded people.
The jewellery was just divine. I was wearing the most beautiful diamond necklace which cost £250,000!! Altogether I was wearing about £1 million through the evening and I have to say that I did feel very special. Please let me know when you get a hold of the footage from the TV interview we did as I would like a copy of it.
Thanks you very much for this experience and the exposure from this job.
I'll be looking forward to receiving another job through Mission Models very soon!!
Alison X
Hi Bob
Just to say a big thank you for getting me Another Paid job yesterday. Beautiful jewellery {from our client} on the HMS President on Victoria Embankment {London} - it was a beautiful evening and we were looked after very well! (By the client) It was also lovely getting to work alongside with Alison again! (At another booking from you guys).
A big Thank You to Mission Models!
Claire xx (the front cover model on the mission models home page)
Edited email
Robert Barbieri and Mission Models are our first
choice agency. We have worked together on various
projects including London Fashion Week, David
Coulthard's book launch and our post premiere party at
Chinawhite in London as well as at the Cannes Film
Festival. We were delighted to host the Mission Models
party for you in Chelsea this year and look forward to
making this an annual event. It is always a pleasure
working with you and we recommend you without reserve.
Alon Shulman, Chairman, World Famous Group
You always come through for us. Your girls are great
and your hands-on approach has saved the day many times.
Thank you Bob & Mission Models.
MD, Breakfast Television International
Hi Mission Models
To confirm, I would love the help of your organisation to help M H D to enter the British Hair Awards 2009.
Your models are always amazing, as well as your agency.
Regards S,T at MHD.
Thank you
I just wanted to say Thank you ever so much for
getting me another paid job, to be the face of max
cleavage was amazing. I can't believe I had my shots on
the same website along side such big celebrities such as
Sarah Harding from (GIRLS ALLOWED ) and Louisa the
actress from Eastenders, The Bill and Strictly Come
Dancing. It was just an awesome experience and everyone
was so kind and lovely to work with. It has now done
wonders for my experience and portfolio.
Thank you so much Mission Models for helping and leading me to become a top model.
All the best Natasha xx
Edited email from Natasha G.
Dear Mission Models management team, I would like
you add (if you so wish to) this to your testimonials
page as I am so impressed with your company as a new
model starting out in the business.
I can't believe how much I've achieved and what I've done in less than one week being on your books. To anyone reading this email this is what I've had from Mission Models by only sending the one unprofessional snapshot of myself.
I have received to date professional advice to help me as a model which has benefitted me greatly. I received my first paid booking at Asian wedding exhibition catwalk at Alexandra Palace working with Simi hair and beauty as a beauty model and runway model which was a one day booking for £150. The photos will be published 2010 in Asian bride magazine and Asian women magazine.
Two days later I was asked to go to London College of Fashion where I was a hair and make-up model for a 1980's style/ new romance shoot where I got all my pictures for free. The next day I was asked to carry out a two day paid booking for one of Britain's Celebrity Stylist Patrick Cameron where I did a 1920's style shoot as hair and face model and video shoot and received stunning pictures for free also.
So basically I have received just under £500 worth of bookings and now 3 other shoots booked from you. My pictures and videos published in magazines and on websites and received lots of free pictures to market myself and use for my show book. I can't thank Mission Models management enough for giving me such great opportunities and wish I had found them earlier!!
From Rebecca AKA Ginger.xxxxxx to you all.
Edited email
Hello, just wanted to say thank you so much for
getting me the last couple of paid bookings jobs, really
enjoying the whole project!! And so excited about my
shoots coming up! LOVING IT BOB!!! Sooo happy.
Red xxx
Mission Models It's a breath of fresh air to find
such helpful, passionate people like yourself. You have
been fantastic!
Thank you so much for getting me these fabulous models. Looking forward to the shoot that much more now. :)
I will definitely be using your agency for my future shoots/ fashion shows.
Thank you so much!
EKTA SOLANKI (fashion designer)
Hi there, { MISSION MODELS } { The hair show } It
was a huge success and RED (your model) was wonderful.
She was a pleasure to work with. Thank you again for all
your help and I will keep your details for when we need
models again
Part of the L'OREAL GROUP.
Dear Sir
We would like to thank you for sending such lovely models we were very happy with them and look forward to working with your company again, (for our events).
Best wishes
Allaleh Mozafarian / Chelsea London
As managing director and head designer of. IN2ME
designs. I would like to personally thank Mission Models
for their time and consideration in supplying me with
outstanding catwalk models, without whom my fashion show
EPCO Productions would not have taken place. Your time
and professionalism is Extraordinary and Professional to
the point of Excellent. As a fashion designer, I would
like to thank Mission Models LTD for everything.
Kindest regard
Linda Ntumy
IN2ME Designs Ltd
Hi Bob
Thank you very much for your quick respond in finding us 2 models for the Garage shoot on Sunday. You have been very professional and I really appreciate your work and help!
Giovanni at Gap.
Dear Bob,
Thanks for your help today in finding a model for our feature.
Many thanks,
CNN News team
I just thought I'd drop you a quick mail to let you know the shoot yesterday was fantastic and think we have caught some fab beauty shots. KT was an absolute star to work with and was very professional.
I look forward to working with you and Booking Your Models more in the future.
Sabina Ventriglia
A Big Thank You
I just wanted to Thank You for the jobs you have given me so far, {3 paid bookings} including an amazing trip {to Germany carrying out a modelling assignment}. I got to walk on a cat walk for the first time, and my most recent job which was at the amazing Lee Stafford's.
I have had such great experiences and exposure, Thanks again to you and Mission Models.
I am looking forward to the future
Love Elena xx
(edited email)
Just wanted to thank you again for all the fantastic
models you provided for our 2 day shoot! (FOR MTV).
They were extremely professional and followed our direction perfectly, and they really made the filming go smoothly.
You will be the first person (MISSION MODELS) I come to from now on when I need anyone for a show and I'll recommend you to my friends (CLIENTS) in the industry.
Just want to say an extra thank you for Michelle and Cherry (YOUR MODELS) – they really were fantastic!
Thanks again,
Katrina (EDITED EMAIL)
K G | Casting | MTV Networks
I am currently an actress who had a warm desire to
experience professional modelling. Mission Models have
secured my aspirations. They provided me with a
professional Photo shoot with two renowned
photographers. Robert Barbieri directed me and not only
taught me vital aspects of the industry, but his belief
and drive has enlightened me of my talent and look for
future projects. I am very excited to develop my
modelling skills and to introduce my work to the highly
profiled industry professionals.
What a productive and fulfilling day!
Rachel Warren
I have just joined Mission Models and in just a
couple of days, have never had so much encouragement,
constructive advice and guidance in a minefield of an
industry and my first booking. Bob is a world of wisdom
and professionalism.
Thanks so much Mission Models, I am so glad I'm with you.
Debbie F
Hey Bob and The Mission Models Team
They (our models) Were All Little Angels, (KT, ELENA, ROSIE, SHINAD all 4 models carried out a paid model booking for one of our clients) they are Super Professional and made what was Very Difficult Processes Seem Easy!
Thanks for all your help on it! As always
Kind regards
Callam W
{Mission Models client, International Celebrity Hair Stylish from M.H.D }
Edited email
Cellcast TV broadcasts many live and interactive
shows TV shows. There is always a constant need for new
models/presenters on the shows here at Cellcast TV and
with Mission Models we were able to arrange a casting at
least once a week. The models from the agency were on
time, responsive and had a great willingness to learn.
We currently have 3 of Mission Model's girls working on our day-time shows, Party People TV show All models have proven to be keen, reliable, suitable for the position and of course, not forgetting…… beautiful.
Cellcast TV
I would like to personally thank you for all the
hard work that you did last night. The response from the
audience and the owner of the venue was phenomenal. They
all enjoyed the hard work that we put into making the
Kyzar Chic presents Sado' fashion show a success....your
cat walk models from mission models were outstanding.
Thank you again for taking time out of your busy
schedules to help me put this event together, I
appreciate it. If you have any questions do not
Muchaneta from Kyzar Chic Events.
After spending the last few weeks working with the
girls from Mission Models i would like to give a big
thank you to MM and the team. As a fashion photographer
i have photographed many models but have found the
Mission Models girls to be amongst the most professional
and talented that i have worked with. I am looking
forward to working with them in the future, and would
recommend Mission Models to anybody looking for a
dedicated, efficient, and top quality agency.
I've been with Mission Models for a few weeks now
and can honesty say I've never received so much support
and advice from an agent before. Mission Models managing
director is not only constructive and helpful, he is
also a great person to talk to and I instantly had a
rapport with him and trust his advice. I was recommended
a photographer to help build up my portfolio and Mike
Bowes is one of the most talented photographers I've had
the good fortune to work with. The shoot was
professional yet relaxed and I can't wait to see the
pictures. I hope to work for your company for a long
time and look forward to what the future may hold with
Mission Models.
Michelle R
Mission Models does exactly what it says- makes it
their Mission to make you a model ! I have been with
them for two days now and have received more knowledge,
work, and support than I have received being in a past
agency for in a year! Not only is Director company very
professional, he takes time out and plans our career
individually, which we all know you do not get anywhere
else. He is helping me a lot not just to benefit
him/agency but to make sure you do it right, safely, and
makes sure its the best thing for you to do!
I would highly recommend this Mission Models to everyone, and look forward to a great career with them. I hope to support them just as well as they have me !!! Thank you for everything so far, and everything to come xx xx
Taylor Rae xx
A big thank you to Mission Models.
I had the chance to meet Mission Models' MD who is very professional and supportive. He gave me advice and he is currently doing his best to improve my portfolio. Mission Models is a very well Connected Company that is always very active in finding jobs for me. I've wasted so much time with other so called agents, that have just had me paying fees!..and have done nothing! Thank you so much Mission Models in supporting me and arranging a free TFP shoot to help my book with photos that I've got work with via you.. I wish I had met you guys first before wasting so much money with the rest.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mission Models management team for being so fast and professional, within a month I was signed and already given a paid job at a catwalk show in Alexandra Palace......for Asian fashion week. They took the time to make sure i understood the modelling industry and to discuss what's best for me in being successful. I am pleased Misson Models decided to take me on because I have had the pleasure to work along side talented photographers . I am looking forward to the future with Misson Models as i know it will be a bright one.
As a current model I am writing to say a big thank
you to Mission Models. Without the great professional
help of MM, I wouldn't be where I am today. Straight
away I was booked in to get professional photographs
taken, with useful advice given from MM to help me
achieve the best possible looks. I have recently updated
these by having a photo shoot at a great location which
has allowed me to improve my portfolio and gain
experience. From Mission Models representing me and
putting me forward, I have attended several castings for
various jobs of which some have been successful allowing
me to participate in catwalks etc. my agent has given me
great encouragement to achieve my goals, and I look
forward to the future.
Maria C
Mission models have been like my second family, not
only does my agent given me life changing experiences,
such as major fashion shows, got me paid work and gives
one on one professional meetings, they have also become
a good friend. Always there to give advice when i need
it. As a petite model i have found it hard to get a lot
of work, but with Robert Barbieri as my agent i have
been able to fulfil my dreams of not only becoming an
editorial and commercial model, but an experienced
catwalk model too. So thank you to mission models for
helping me achieve my dream.
I recently replied to an advertisement about a
modelling agency. I was invited to an interview at the
Mission Models office and not only was I greeted with
courtesy and professionalism, but after only one week of
hiring me, I am pleasantly surprised at the great
lengths Mission Models have already gone to for me.
Having been a model/musician for a while, I have
unfortunately come across a huge amount of so-called
'agencies' that exploit young girls for ridiculous
amounts of money. Therefore, it gives me a renewed sense
of faith in the industry when I see a fantastic website
like your own working with only the best agencies
around. I have you and Mission Models to thank for my
recent step up in the music and modelling industry and
for that I would like to thank you. Please feel free to
add any of this message to your 'Success Stories' page.
Many thanks
Jo C
Mr Robert Barbieri
Managing Agent
Dear Mr Barbieri
With immediate effect with this email I wish you and Mission Models to represent me and to act on my behalf as my sole managing agent in full regard, point 1 of my management agreement with you in its entirety, globally. I wish to honour in full my third party managing agreement but wish you to exclusively act on my behalf as my managing agent.
Kindest Regards
Snehali...1st runner up Miss India UK 2007
I joined Mission Models about a month ago. Within the first week of having me on their books Mission Models put me forward for a casting for a fashion show. I got the job and had a great time walking in a fashion show for a top fashion designer which not only gave me pictures for my portfolio but was filmed as well. Mission Models did not delay in getting me on the website either. I was up and running on the web site after only two weeks! Bob is professional, honest, and very hardworking. He is on a mission for all of his models!
After a few years and few hundred pounds wasted with
bogus agents. I have now found an agency to represent me
in a way that no other has done for me so far ever. The
work with Mission Models that I have done and had so far
doesn't compare to anything else! Within a week I
already had a casting to go to for a TV presenting job
in less than a week of being on there books. Things are
going really well and I'm excited with what I've got
coming up and so pleased & happy to be on the books of
Mission Models so...
Thank you xxx
Hi Bob and the team.
I would just like to say a big thank you, although I have only been on your books for a about a month I have had a free photo shoot as well as the photographs, been sent to a very high profiled fashion show......with a leading fashion house thanks to you. I think this is brilliant considering I have only been on here for such a short period of time. I will look forward to see what approaches me in the future!!
Again thanks for everything.
Lucy Jenkins
I'm writing to thank you for all your hard work and support you have given me within the last year. I would never of been able to get where i am today if it wasn't for your belief in me. I couldn't believe the day you called to tell me i was playing Kate Moss for the Sky documentary about her drug use. It was my first fully paid professional job and i was thrilled to get such an amazing job after being in the industry for such a short period. Mission models have also arranged top photo shoots for me, this was to add to my portfolio. I couldn't believe the quality of the shot's. My hair and make-up were professionally done by a top make-up artist who travelled down form London especially for my shoot. Mission models also gained me extra work by sending me to promotional events, which were all fully paid.
Mission Models is definitely the place where the best models, dancers, actresses and presenters etc. of 2007 and beyond are going to be found. There's a myriad of talent involved and Mission Models does the best to ensure that an artiste gets what they deserve, not pay out to get anywhere, as is increasingly happening with other agencies. Mission Models are wonderfully personal and dedicated.
A big thank you to Mission Models for representing me and putting me forward to other agents. After attending a casting through Mission Models I was successfully chosen to do a fashion show in London, which I am currently rehearsing for.
I had no Model Agent and no Portfolio. However, following a chance meeting with Bob Barbieri I had within a matter of weeks an Agency Agreement with Model Management and a brand new portfolio. I was promised a full days FREE photo shoot which I attended recently and it did indeed take the whole day, cost me nothing and covered almost every look achievable to ensure variation in my book. With Mission Models guidance the appropriate shots have been selected and I am now in a great position to start showing my book. Over the last month i have had several conversations with Bob and been given every confidence to produce the best shots and given great encouragement for what potentially lies ahead!!
I am writing to say thank you for the meeting in
London. I was very pleased with the meeting and
everything that was discussed. You are a very organised
company with a lot of profession.
You were also very honest which your honesty has helped me a huge amount so I also thank you for that.
You have been very helpful and have given me fantastic advice. I do hope that I would be working with such a professional successful man meaning yourself very soon.
I'm 19 years old an opportunity came up where I
could go to London have my pictures taken, (when I was
stopped in Oxford Street by a so called scout) they told
my I had the LOOK TO MAKE IT!
At a shoot with all my hair and make-up done, I thought it was great someone wanted to take my pictures so I begged my dad to lend me the large sum of £700. I know it's so much money but I was told by the agent that I would definitely get work and me being naive I jumped at the chance. God what a mistake!
I travelled all the way up to London had my pictures done which at the time thought they were okay with loads of other want to be models lining up at the studio they Sweet Talked Me So Much ''saying that I was great and that I would get lots of paid work '', so I left London feeling amazing...MY DAD PAID THEM £700 it has been a year now and I haven't had any paid work....AND EVERY AGENT I WENT TO WITH THE PHOTOS SAID NO TO ME! THEY SAID MY PHOTOS WERE POOR, you don't know how bad it made me feel and what a waste of Money. By chance I was looking though modelling agencies and I found Mission Models and what a difference, oh my god, I have booked my shoot for February and I am really looking forward to the day. You can tell that Mission Models are the real thing due the fact how professional and honest they are. They are giving me a free shoot at no charge / the whole CD with 8 looks, possibly around 250 photos and free ten photos of my choice on c /d high resolution, all free. Their client lest is amazing and the fashion events is second to none. I so wish I had met you guys first............thank you for everything.
Hannah P x
I've just joined Mission Models and I can honestly
say that Mission Models are different from the other
modelling agencies. They take time out, plan your
career, give you good advice and are very genuine,
friendly and professional.
Before joining Mission I had photos taken by a studio and my pictures were not very good and I ended up paying over £500 for 15 pictures and that was just for them on a disc. I didn't even get Prints / images. The quality of my pictures were terrible and I felt the studio had conned me into buying them.
Since Joining Mission I have already had a FREE photo shoot with Patrick McGregor which was an outside photo shoot and was great and Mission Models has very kindly arranged for me to have another FREE photo shoot with one of his great photographers so that I can build up my portfolio and they are doing this all for FREE. I am going to get the images on disc and printed
images and don't have to pay a penny.
I would highly recommend Mission Models to everyone!!! Their aim is to Make Models not to rip them off!
Thanks Mission!
And Robert I look forward to working with you in the very near future!!!!
Debbie X X
My 17 year old daughter, KT, joined Mission
Models at the beginning of June 2009 this year. As a
mother was very concerned for my girl who had been
promised so much in the past and been let down by other
(so called) agencies after having her hopes built up.
And wasted so much £.
Mission Models have just been Absolutely Brilliant. Not only, has she got a sensible business plan, but she is accumulating a Stunning Portfolio, from Several photo shoots that Mission Models have arranged for her.
I attended a photo shoot with KT and had the pleasure of meeting the management team from Mission Models It was extremely professional yet Fun which I noticed not only put KT at ease, but other models too.............the models looked stunning and so did KT, The studio was like a James Bond set.
I would thoroughly Recommend Mission Models, particularly to Anxious mums such as myself, but also any young model who wants to follow this route as you have always been honest and up front with your opinions and are not a cash grabbing agency like some I could mention.( See the { Sun News Paper on line and Love it Magazine. Aug 2009 } Thank you, Mission Models and I look forward to seeing KTs career flourish under your guidance. And safe hands
Dorothy KT's mum
{Edited email from Dorothy}.
Where do I start to say thank you.....you guys are
great, loads of lovely models and great agent. I think
the photographers and make-up artists do a lovely job
working with the models and I love the pictures. I'm
looking forward to working with every one as its now my
time to shine and Mission Models are there to help me.
I'm so happy to be a part of them, like a dream come
true and I'm so grateful that everyone makes you feel so
welcome and I feel so comfortable being with the team.
Laura Jones...xx
Mission Models have been absolutely great.
Everything has been sorted out for me so quickly, I met
Bob and he was lovely they have made a clear plan of
what I need to do, I really appreciated the honesty as
well as its all positive. I have all ready been booked
on a free photo shoot. I have been made to feel more
than welcome and am really looking forward to what's to
Thanks Mission Models
Abby Lugg
I'm just sending you this letter to say such a big
thank you. Today I am experiencing probably the most
exciting day of my life so far! I called Mission Models
and sent you my pictures and got accepted!!! I am very
pleased with the whole day! Mission models - namely the
MD - gets things done. Already I have two shoots planned
/ and a casting that you are sending me to which is
extremely exciting and I am hoping Mission Models will
act for me as my managing agent. I did not expect things
to happen so fast, it is amazing, thrilling! I think I
am very lucky to have come across Mission Models and I
hope I experience lots of fun work! Just as I'm getting
from you now.
Thank you very, very much
Kristy xxxxxx
(edited email from Kristy)
Dear Mission Models
I would like to say a huge thank you (especially to there m.d ) for all your time spent helping me. I have found that your professionalism is something very special as I have not experienced before with any other agency. You have taken time to talk, email and meet me to go through what you have to offer me such as free shoots with excellent photographers to improve my portfolio which of course in return will improve my sell ability.
I look forward to working with you and representing Mission Models 110%.
Thank you Helen Walker x
Mission Models knows the industry - I have received
lots of helpful advice from Bob - he knows what the
industry is about and there is no messing around - I
trust his honest advice.
I have been messed around be so many so called model agents and finally feel happy that I have found an honest and reliable model agency that have given me a plan and are sending me as a new model to castings within a week of being on their books
Thanks for all your help
Dear Robert and the mission models management team.
Just a letter to say thank you guys so much for everything you have done for me so far, it's been amazing that things have moved so fast for me as a model, without you guys nothing would of happened, the shoot with Giovanni was so much fun and the photos are stunning, I love them.
The shoot was on the roof of a 25 story office block over looking London was wild, I felt like a movie star, the studio shoot in the barber shop that was just the best as well.
You guys have just been so good to me I just wanted to thank you for everything so much.
Hey Robert,
I just want to thank you for all the brilliant advice u gave me. I seeked a sincere and professional advice and that is exactly what i received. Before speaking to Robert from 'Mission Models', I was approached by scouters offering me a free photo shoot along with getting my make-up and hair done and all that was required from me was a payment of 30pound deposit which was fully refundable on the day. Although this may seem as the ideal photo shoot, it was and is a fraud as the pictures given after the photo shoot but must be purchased. Luckily I had emailed 'Mission Models' and Robert replied back to me instantly and exemplified how other models in his agency had been approached in a similar way, but unfortunately they end up losing money for 'paid cheap quality pictures'. 'Mission Models' are the real deal their team is caring, friendly and genuine people and truly give you the professional advice you seek. I cannot stop thanking Robert and 'Mission Models' for all the great help and advice i received and most importantly informing the true nature of scouters from fraud agency's. Thank you so much and I look forward to working with Robert and his team.
Fatma A
As a new girl trying to start a modelling career – I
was easily fooled by some dodgy people! I write in hope
that people will read and hopefully save them from doing
the same thing..
I applied on the internet to some agencies – attaching some normal pictures of myself.. I received two phone calls – one from an agent called xxxxxx models and the other from xxxxx xxxxx Saying they think I have what it takes and to come in and do a portfolio. I got really excited and paid the deposit 1) xxxxxx – £150 pound , 2) >xxxxx xxxxx – £50 pound.
I went to my photo shoot with xxxxxx , to not only have the worst pictures taken ( I was even to embarrassed to show my family when I got home ) it cost me £400 pound. For a Disc of ( crap pictures ), none of them retouched – nothing – no professional photography at all.. Yes it sounds stupid that I could just pay the money for something I was not happy with. But I was put into a room with 3 males, convincing me, I will get work with so many agencies.. I was new to the whole industry, was feeling pressured and intimidated by 3 males – so I handed over my debit card! They then to tell me that xxxxx xxxxx was a joke and will rip me off and the pictures they have given me were amazing and I looked great. I thought these guys were professionals so I believed them, thinking they were seeing something I wasn't – thinking they knew what to look for in a model.( i found out much later that this company was in the sun news paper under a heading ( rip of modelling agents ) o.m.g The next day I called to cancel my appointment with xxxxx xxxxx . They told me that I could not give my money back>( £50 ) because they had already booked my photographer and makeup artist ( when I had called A MONTH before the date we had scheduled for the shoot to take place ) – I told them surely they could get someone in and return my money! They didn't want to listen to me. So for a company that's called xxxxx xxxxx , they gave me none and took my money!. so took money from me and gave me nothing back at all.
I have now been lucky enough to have the wonderful help of Bob at Mission Models!! I already feel like I have someone looking out for me! I joined Mission Models today and I already had work offered to me!!( paid booking ) Unbelievable! I feel secure with mission models and i wish i have gone to them first instead of being riped off for so much, – which says a lot after my events.
All the best!!!
Hi Bobby
Just wanted to say thank you again for all the work you put my way last year.
I hope 2009 will be an even more successful year for you and Mission Models and im proud to be with you!
P.S Me and Alison had a really good nite out she is so funny! - See That's the other reason I love Mission Models - I've met some really lovely people! so thank you! :-)
I just wanted to say a big thank you for another fabulous photo shoot. Again, the team were amazing. The make up artist and hair stylist were great and they made me look and feel fantastic.
G is such an amazing photographer, he is so professional and really knows how the make the photo's look amazing and he completely made me feel comfortable and confident just wanted to thank you all at mission models for all your time and help i wish other agents were as helpful and gave me the time that you all do
I cannot wait to see the pictures, get bookings from you
Thank you for all your help and advice, it's great to get advice from someone who knows the business so well.
Thanks once again.
Heather xxx
Hello All!!
I just wanted to say a BIG thank you to Mission Models especially to the wonderful Bob!
I joined Mission Models, late August 2008. Within a week of joining up I had two paid jobs!! And the paid jobs just kept on coming! The money was reliable and so was agency!
The MD has been wonderful and trustworthy! and such a help to me, I love working with Mission Models!!
Much Love,
Sherridan xxx
I would like to say thank you to mission models for
the work I have received in paid bookings ,gaining
further experience helping establish my Career as a
model. Working for a TV show with two other models from
Mission Models was a highlight of me, It has been a
pleasure working for mission models and I hope to see a
great 2009 with Mission Models
with kindest regards
Many thanks again for your quick assistance and hope
to be using your models again for future productions.
Kindest Regards
I had booked a shoot with Bob to boost my portfolio
for the Mission Models agency website. Having been on
many 'makeover' studio days and worked in studio
environments before I was pleasantly surprised that I
had such fantastic and professional people to work with.
My hairstylist was amazing and I was so impressed I even took some photos on my phone of my beautiful Brigitte Bardot curls he bestowed upon me! Make up was flawless, it's a shame it was a Sunday, I would of gone out and partied if it was a Saturday!
Feeling and looking great I was more than prepared to get in front of the camera.
Bob and Giovanni came up with some brilliant ideas for my images, they had a wonderful box of tricks that I couldn't keep away from and the creative vibe in the studio made for a productive and very enjoyable shoot.
Looking forward to the next one...from the photos I've got through mission models, I've got a paid booking for new designer Yulia Polishchuck at Whiskey Mist nightclub... It's the 2nd part of a Russian themed evening they are holding there. Plus I have a commercial shoot for a company called HSpin on Wednesday, I am going to be the face of a Yoyo company. Both sourced through mission models ...you guys are amazing
Zoe xx
Hi Mission Models
We are happy to confirm Germany
We do realize that the experience is a amazing one to get as a booking as well as being paid to carry it out.
You are the best thing that happened to us since we started the modelling, a great future working with Mission Models.
From Roma :)
I'd had been feel ripped off so much at shoots in
the past, with false hope of modelling work, and paying
loads out for 3rd rate shoots and make over studios in
the past, All that Stopped when I Met Mission Models, I
had a shoot with mission models who made me feel at home
and they were so helpful it was unbelievable.
It was the most amazing experience I have ever endured in my life. (unlike the sxxx I had done before at Dxxxx Mxxxx at the bxxxxx xxxxx STUDIOS, I had from Mission Models so much of a real shoot with pros, two brilliant make up artists working on your face, an amazing hair stylist and some of the best photographers in London all working together to make sure you look perfect for your shoot.
And of course bob giving you tips and advice.
I now have a plan and amazing photos, the future is brilliant guys, and the agency
Thank you so much
Hey you guys
Thanks for the advice the other day, great to finally meet someone who knows what the hell they are on about!!!
The paid offer of the fashion show in Italy is amazing thank you so much
I've finally got an agent that knows what is going on, and books me for jobs,
And helps me, all within a week of meeting you guys
Sally x
Wish to thank Jamie 2nd assistant director of the new BBC drama "fashion " for booking the talent and models of Mission Models for this 6 part drama
We wish to thank Jessica M, Jessica M , Jessica F, Frida J, Sally S, Rosha M, Fred, Jams , Amy S, Monika M.
For getting out of bed so early, being on time and being great ambassadors for Mission Models.
Well done.
Thank you, Bob and Mission Models for the fantastic
models. They were both very friendly, down to earth and
easy to work with. Also very professional and modelled
very well, Thank you again for getting them to me in
such short notice for my fashion shoot, Mission Models
is very proficient and professional. We will us your
company and models again.
I will defiantly use Mission Models in the near future.
All the Best
Natalie R. (Fashion Design) London
Hello Bob,
I do not know where to start. I wish I had come to Mission Models first, unfortunately I am one of those girls who forked out to scam artists not once but twice (Bxxxx Rxxxx and Mxxxxx Cxxxxxx (who were actually worse) a whopping £1400 in total for crappy photos that have got me no were.
Then I can to Mission Models, the photographer team, hair and make up artists were so inspired and full of ideas, easy to talk to and communicate with. Initially, I didn't believe you Bob when you said I'd have fun!!
I have had before make up artists not knowing what to do with my black skin or my afro hair (which is incredibly thick) so I was delighted with the turnout. The photographer was amazing, absolutely lost for words;
I had no idea what to do with my body but with his encouragement and ideas I was comfortable and in my element within minutes and just doing my own thing. It was so enjoyable. Not to mention Bob himself, full of energy, creating fantastic vibes and looking out for all of our best interests. I was even told that I have a job next week which I cannot wait for! Now I know I definitely want to model, the previous bad experiences tainted my prospects greatly. When I got the call everything was professional, I was actually given direction which I hadn't had at all in my attempts in the (past 3 years) and just the encouragement I needed.
I know who I'd prefer to pay £1400 but I DIDN'T, Mission Models offer is overwhelmingly cheaper, to think of the difference in quality, there is no competition.
If you are a new model trust me on this, I feel I must repay you all in some way, I almost feel guilty for having so much day AND NOW I'M BEING BOOKED FOR PAID BOOKINGS FOR MODELLING
I could literally go on forever but I should probably stop now!
Thank You so much,
To the discerning model who is searching for an
honest, reliable and
Accurate opinion, your search is over. Mission Models are truly dedicated to helping professional and beginner models a like achieve the highest standard of quality. I recently had my pictures taken (Feb 09) and being an Accountant I knew nothing about modelling but what a fantastic experience! I would truly Recommend this agency to anyone. PS: I would like to say a BIG THANKS to the photographers, makeup/hairstylist and especially Bob who all helped make my day special.
Xxx Liz Gordon
Hi there Bob and all the models booked Sunday.
Thank you all for making Sunday a sure winner. I am sure that I am not jumping the gun by saying that.
At myhairdressers.com we do sexy hair.
We have a fantastic relationship with Bob and all at Mission Models.
Thank you for everything
Steve Turner M.H.D
The photo shoot I had today was just amazing that's
the only word to describe it! The whole team is just
phenomenal, Bob is a total legend and makes you really
relaxed and the Hair & Makeup lady is really talented
and makes you look and feel a million dollars. I cannot
wait to see my photos as I did such a huge range of
posing in that fantastic studio. The Photographers were
fab and really get the best out of the looks that you
are going for.
Thanks guys.
Chelsey Reynolds. xxx
Hi Bob,
We had a great shoot and the footage is looking fantastic for the band.
All three girls (Alex, Amy, Rossie) were a pleasure to work with and we couldn't have asked for more from them. They were a real asset to your company.
Hopefully I will be in touch very soon with another shoot.
Best wishes,
Phoebe Lloyd
Hi my name is Misha
Being very interested in breaking into modelling I typed in "modelling agencies" into the Google website. The first link that came up highlighted at the top of the page "Dxxxxx Mxxxxx - {Kick star your modelling career today!} NEVER CLICK THIS! - (I did). I registered and sent in a photo of myself and a few days after received a call saying I was very lucky to have been "SELECTED OUT OF 2000 APPLICANTS" to have a "complimentary" photo shoot. The shoot was apparently all paid for all I had to do was turn up. What a load of Rubbish. Remember THERES NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH. What came next was "all you need to do is pay a £50 deposit so we know you will definitely attend as we have to book the studio". I ACTUALLY was pulled into PAYING a £50 deposit which I was assured would be refunded provided I attended the shoot. This was also a load of rubbish I FOUND LATER. So I attended on time and had the shoot, little did I know I would be MADE TO PAY £400- even if the photos were bad. When explaining that I was never told I would have to pay this much and that I was told it was optional to buy the photos they persisted that it wasn't and said that as the letter states 'portfolio' I have to purchase at least 8 photos - no negotiation. The man ( AT THE SHOOT )was very rude when the issue of paying arose however he will try to brainwash you into thinking the pictures are amazing when he shows you them and insists that you will get signed instantly. ALMOST NO DECENT AGENCY WILL SIGN YOU WITH XXX XXXXX PHOTOGRAPHS. {I also found out later that the studio was in the sun news paper under rip of modelling agents) I wanted to die!!!! They also promise help finding you an agency - all they give you is an online list of ONE London agency I cannot urge you enough to stay away from xxxx xxxx and similar websites such as xxxxxx s xxxxxxxt. They will try to win you over on the phone and at the studio making it seem like you have the "X factor" but it's all a trick. STAY AWAY!
Instead, the best thing to do is to ring a well known respected agency such as Storm or Mission Models for some honest advice. After having these photographs taken I rang Mission Models to ask for some advice and spoke to their team who was lovely and completely honest with me. They explained how things work. £400 for a 40 minute shoot - £10 a minute?! At xxxx xxxxxxxxx that's crazy. Mission Models was kind enough to give me help and advise me on how to move forward after this big mistake of xxxxxx xxxxxxx. I feel much safer with Mission Models and feel as though someone is looking out for me now! Thanks Mission! and please, learn from my mistakes!
If you want to be a Model see Mission Models first, I didn't and I regret it.
Misha B
I booked a shot with Mission Models, First of all
the studio was breathtakingly beautiful, as if it had
literally been taken out of a magazine. The whole
Mission Models team were so kind to me and made me feel
relaxed .
I had such a great time watching the shoots and talking with the models and staff. It was amazing and I loved the experience. It gave me a real insight into how successful such a sector of the modelling industry could be. The styling of the girls and their makeup made such a transformation! I understand now how Mission Models Doesn't Hire Models but "MAKES" them!
"Edited letter from M.B"
Dear Robert,( Mission Models Management )
It's Adam (the Marine Biologist) I'm writing you to say thank you for giving Natasha such a lovely experience, at her pro photo shoot. Her mood has brightened so much since the photo shoot and for that I am now writing this message. You have given her hope for a better future and the determination to pursue modelling as a career... This is what she has needed for a long time, for someone to tell her she can achieve her goals and that the future is indeed bright and welcoming.
So I will leave on that note, sending you my gratitude for brightening Tasha's life, even if it was only for a couple of weeks it certainly has done her the world of good
Thank you again, it was a great pleasure meeting you (at the shoot).
Hope you are well, and maybe one day our paths will cross again
Yours Sincerely
Adam Smithson a.k.a The Marine Biologist.
Just want to thank you so much the shoot you
arranged for me with! I had an absolutely fantastic
time! Everyone was so nice and made me feel really
comfortable as soon as I stepped into the studio (which
was beautiful!) My hair and makeup looked fantastic and
I was blown away by Giovanni and his team, how dedicated
and passionate they are about creating the perfect
The whole day was brilliant and I'm so grateful to you for setting this up for me.
I also want to thank you for the second shoot you set up for me through your contacts in the industry with Brian B, to start building up my book. The shoot was absolutely cool and free and again was such a fantastic day and I have received beautiful photos from both shoots and I am extremely happy so, again.... Thank you so much Mission Models and I look forward to what the future will bring!
Holly Naftis xx
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device edited email Mission Models
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank
Mission Models for everything they have done for me
since I began working with them. After a disastrous
makeover shoot for which I was greatly over-charged I
contacted Mission Models to seek their help to further
my modelling career. Since joining Mission Models they
have arranged various photo shoots for me with
well-respected photographers which I greatly enjoyed.
The shoots have allowed me to develop my portfolio with
a diverse range of pictures which I received promptly
and at no charge (test shoots). I feel securely managed
by Mission as it is such a friendly and trustworthy
agency. I would just like to say thank you so much to
everyone at Mission as since joining you I have had
enjoyed many wonderful opportunities which I would
otherwise never have had.
Ella Catliff.
Dear Mission Models,
I just want to thank you in abundance for being such a helpful and supportive agency as I go on my journey of becoming a successful model. Bob, your advice and passion have been second to none. I have NEVER come across an agency that has my best interest at heart and isn't in the business of only making money for themselves. Unfortunately, there are too many so-called modelling agencies ripping off aspiring models by asking them to pay obscene amounts of money for sub standard photo shoots. However, I am glad to say Mission Models is not one of them.
Furthermore I also want to thank you for getting me a paid job with an innovative and noted photographer within 3 days of me even making contact with the agency. To say I am highly impressed by this is an understatement.
I am extremely excited about my future with Mission Models... Keep up the good work!!!
Kindest Regards
Grace Isoa
I would like to just say a huge thank you to the
photographers, hair and makeup artists, and { Mission
Models Team } in particular as I wouldn't have had the
opportunity without him.{ at my first shoot } I had a
brilliant day and was such an amazing experience and
enjoyed everything that I took part in. I found that
everyone was highly professional but was still able to
make you feel relaxed and the setting and atmosphere was
so friendly. The photographers were so much fun to work
with and made me feel comfortable in front of the camera
helping on poses that worked best for me. The hair and
makeup artists were brilliant as they knew what would
suit me for the style and theme that I was going with.
Bob was a star, his advice is definitely spot on and has
helped immensely, I have received more support and
knowledge than I have from any other agency and has been
so helpful.
Once again thank you to the Mission Models Team! You were all great! I had such a fabulous time and truly appreciate all the time and effort that you all put in to my shoot.
Many Thanks
Paeng (Perry) Marks
(edited email).
Thanks to Mission Models who support, expertise and
advice not only gave me my first booking for MTV but
also their time and managerial expertises.
I have been hired by several leading agencies as well, without your support and time which is valuable to me, I would not have had any of these opportunities. I have recently attended a casting for VOGUE, and a casting for Orange,
Charlotte Kirk
Not 100% sure if I will be able to make it with
Elena, (casting) but if I do I can't wait to see the
result. Thanks again for all the help you have given me,
I Don't forget that I wouldn't be where I am at now (as
a model) if it wasn't for you! (Mission Models)
Adrianna Melican
Hi Bob, it was a pleasure and a breath of fresh air
speaking with you today I've never received so much
support and advice from an agent before. I admire your
passion and your professional approach in the industry.
I wished we had met you before and a busy
Managing Director of one of the best agencies in the industry you gave me the time of day you're not only constructive and helpful, but also a great person to talk to and trusted your advice.
Thank you again for your time today
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In search of this year's finest New Zealand album
Press Release – Thursday 6th December 2012
The Taite Music Prize: in search of this year's finest New Zealand album
We are very excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Taite Music Prize 2013.
Named after the late Dylan Taite,
one of the country's most highly respected music
journalists, this will be the fourth year for the award. In
a similar vein to several international awards, The Taite
Music Prize's purpose is to recognise outstanding creativity
for an entire collection of music contained on one album.
The winner will receive a cash prize of $10,000, to be
spent as they wish. The cash prize is kindly supplied by
PPNZ Music Licensing.
Acknowledging originality, creativity and musicianship regardless of sales figures or genre, The Taite Music Prize was established to champion the finest release by a New Zealand artist or group – the previous winners have all been excellent albums that demonstrate these criteria well.
The nominated finalist albums will be selected by votes from all IMNZ members and a thirty person judging group - comprising musicians, record label representatives, music journalists and radio staff. There will then be a secondary group of ten music judges that will decide the overall winner.
The judges will make their
decision based entirely on the music on the finalist albums.
Sales, genres, artist recognition or popularity are not
contributing factors in their decision making process. The
winner will then be announced at a presentation in Auckland
on 17th April 2013. The event will be live-streamed to the
public via the NZ Herald Online.
Any New Zealand album released during 2012 is eligible for nomination for the Taite Music Prize 2013. For more detail on eligibility and nomination forms please visit http://www.indies.co.nz. Nominations close on 21st January 2013.
The Taite Music
Presented by:
Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ)
Official Partners:
PPNZ Music Licensing / NZ On Air (NZOA) / the Taite Family
Supporting Partners:
NZ Music Commission / The Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) / Native Tongue Music Publishing / Jagermeister / Red Bull / MOA Beer
Media Partners:
NZ Herald Online
Previous winners are:
2010 - Lawrence Arabia 'Chant Darling' (Honorary Bedouin Records)
2011 - Ladi6 - The Liberation Of (What? Music)
2012 - Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Unknown Mortal Orchestra (Seeing Records)

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Did you ever wonder how people get malware onto their computer? Or how effective real life A/V software is on zero-day malware? Or just malware in general?
Current A/V evaluations have some drawbacks:
- They are based on automated tests and therefore are not representative of real life
- They do not account for user behavior
- They do not account for the user's environment
- The effectiveness of the products against yet to be discovered threats is not evaluated
The École Polytechnique in Montreal decided to perform a field study which they discussed at the Virus Bulletin Conference this past September. They decided to do a clinical trial with actual users and collect feedback in an automated way.
To do this, they bought a bunch of laptops and sold them at discounted prices to 50 people. These laptops were running Windows 7 Home, Trend Micro Office Scan 10.5, some diagnostic tools to verify malware infection and some Perl scripts to collect data. They told the volunteers "Here. Go use these laptops the same way you'd use any laptop. They are yours to keep, just bring it in once per week so we can collect data off of them." The people were not random samples since they responded to an advert, but many were not students.
The idea was to study user behavior and see the relationship between what people do and how it affects security. The users completed surveys and the only restriction was that they could not remove the A/V or the Perl scripts. To determine infections, the study used pre-determined protocol for identifying infection:
- Unexplained registry entries
- New suspicious files
- Checking these files on Virus Total
When and infection was identified or suspected, they asked the user for consent to investigate further. If consent was granted, additional data was collected including a list of websites visited during time window of infection.
What were the results?
Numerous infections were found during each of the four months the study ran. Most of them were trojans but there were also worms, viruses, adware and category "other". There were 20 missed detections on 12 different laptops (the missed detection included gray areas like adware). Some were false positives but there was definitely malware on there.
For people infected, 55% of them didn't notice anything strange. Of the 40% who said "Yes, something is amiss on my laptop":
- There were performance decreases
- There were popup windows, popup windows
- There were problems with web browsers like URL redirection and changes totheir home page.
For their A/V software, only 50% noticed a prompt indicating a malware infection. When asked whether or not they were concerned about their security, 35% said yes. But another 30% were annoyed by the popups (the popups that said they were infected).
So what are the risk factors for infection?
I sum it up as "The more you do, the more at risk you are."
- People with more browser history were at greater risk.
- People who had more downloads were at greater risk.
- People who used more streaming media sites were at greater risk (there really is something about adult sites).
None of this was surprising to me. However, male vs. female is about the same, and younger crowds are a bit more infected but it is not statistically significant.
All in all, a good study. They want to repeat it with a larger sample size so that requires more money but my guess is that it will merely confirm these results.


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Rupture of the Tendon
Rupture of Tendon
Symptoms Checklist:
- Your pain developed suddenly
- It is excruciatingly sore
- There is a lump near the point of pain
- You can no longer move the joint
- Any attempt to move the joint results in more pain
- You may have heard the tendon "pop" or snap
Rupture of the Tendon
Tendon attaches muscle to bone and is the focus for the "pull" of the muscle. When you damage it (see Tendinitis) the muscle pulls part of the tendon away from the bone and the attachment point (or focus) becomes frayed and sore. In the case of a rupture the tendon becomes completely detached from the bone and you can no longer move the joint. While the tendons themselves are enormously strong (half the tensile strength of steel), the attachment to the bone is usually weaker and first to give. Tendinitis is most common at the sites of the strongest muscles (quads, arm muscles, calves).
Physical Therapy/Osteopathy and Tendon Rupture
When a tendon ruptures or severs completely it needs to be immobilised so that it can re-attach itself to the bone. While this is happening the tendon and muscles shorten. As the tendon tries to repair itself, it gets thicker and tighter. The damaged fibres succeed in re-attaching themselves to the bone by forming scar tissue. Unlike fractures, where the repair is better than the original, the quality of repair for tendons is poor. This is because of the formation of that scar tissue, which sticks to the surrounding tissues and causes adhesions. These adhesions and scar tissue damage the surrounding musculature and restrict circulation – bad for the healing process. The result is that the tendon injury is more likely to recur as a result of the poor quality of the mend. The Physical Therapist will work to correctly align the damaged fibres, break down the scar tissue, gently stretch the shortened tendons and muscles, prevent the formation of adhesions, increase circulation and improve the quality of repair. Because the blood supply to tendons is poor, the speed of recovery is also slow. Physical Therapy not only speeds repair and recovery, but can dramatically improve the quality of repair. For people who are young, fit and actively involved in sport, surgery is nowadays the preferred method of repair. After surgery, they too work closely with a Physical Therapist following a carefully planned and monitored exercise rehabilitation course.
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13. novembro 2012
Shaping the future - HARTING Technology Group at the electronica trade fair in Munich
"We want to shape the future with technologies for people." In keeping with this vision, the HARTING Technology Group will be exhibiting at the electronica in Munich from November 13 - 16, 2012.
The trade fair's motto, "Tomorrow inside", also places the emphasis on the future for exhibitors and visitors.
"The future starts today. By having the courage to adopt new perspectives, it is possible to develop the technologies now that will increase customer benefits tomorrow. Our highlights for this year's fair - har-flexicon®, har-flex® and Han-Fast® Lock - impressively prove this. Their names already indicate the central customer benefit, which is flexibility," as Philip Harting, Senior Vice President Connectivity & Networks at the HARTING Technology Group outlined.
The family-owned and managed company headquartered in Espelkamp, Germany, develops connectivity innovations for all of industry's lifelines: data, signal and power. The triad composed of installation technology, device connectivity and automation IT supplies industrial customers around the world with individual and sustainable solutions.


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Leicester City's Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, runs back to the half-way line after scoring their late equaliser against West Ham United, during the English Premier League match at King Power Stadium in Leicester, Central England, yesterday. PHOTO: AFP
Wilfred Ndidi's late equaliser rescued a point for Leicester against a West Ham side, which battled valiantly with 10 men after captain, Mark Noble, was issued a red card.
Fabian Balbuena's first half goal for West Ham looked like it would be enough for victory, but Ndidi struck in the 89th minute to leave the match all squared.
Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League as they beat Cardiff City 4-1. Sadio Mane scored twice and Mohamed Salah and substitute Xherdan Shaqiri were also on target for Jurgen Klopp's side, with Callum Paterson scoring for the visitors.The Reds are three points clear of second-placed Manchester City, who can return to the top on goal difference if they win at Tottenham tomorrow.
Roberto Pereyra scored a goal of the season contender for Watford, as they beat Huddersfield 3-0, a result, which means the Terriers drop to the bottom of the table.
Starting on the touchline, the Argentine dribbled his way through several defenders for the opening goal, before Gerard Deulofeu scored a sublime second and Isaac Success added a third.
Bournemouth maintained their strong start to the season with a 3-0 victory at 10-man Fulham.Callum Wilson was on target twice – either side of David Brooks' goal – while the Cottagers had Kevin McDonald sent off for two bookings with just under 20 minutes remaining.


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Australia head coach Michael Cheika hopes that the team's upcoming fixtures away from home will hope in gelling the current squad together.
The Wallabies have departed for South Africa where they face the Springboks in Pretoria next weekend. From there they head to Twickenham to face Argentina in the final match of the Rugby Championship.
Back-to-back wins over South Africa and Argentina mean Cheika's squad are in a far better shape than they were after two tough losses to New Zealand.
Now the head coach hopes that the Wallabies will front up when the pressure is on away from home, especially in a tough environment at Loftus Versfeld next Saturday.
"I've enjoyed every time we've gone away on tour and this run of games, I think, is a great chance for the 2016 team to really bond together and show what it's about," Cheika told the Sydney Morning Herald.
"[There are] a good few new guys in the squad, so it gives us a chance to get them into the way we're playing, and the way we want to play.
"They're going to be very passionate over there. Things are up to us really. You can be away from home, but it's about how hard we want to tackle, how hard we want to carry, all those things will count to us repelling any of the threats they have."
One of the new faces in squad for the next two games is Tolu Latu, called up to replace his injured Waratahs team-mate Tatafu Polota-Nau.
Cheika hopes to see Latu get a chance to make his Test debut and has been pleased with his form in the National Rugby Championship after a low-key Super Rugby campaign.
"He's a really dynamic player," Cheika added.
"Probably didn't have the greatest Super Rugby season by his own reckoning, but I feel like this last part of the year with his NRC [form] he's got himself together and looks like he's starting to come back to some fitness, which is important for him.
"We'll work him hard on the trip and hopefully he gets a run."


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Dear Members,Dear Members,
The National Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Malaysia (NAWEM) in partnership with The Asia Foundation (TAF), is implementing a one-year program on Promoting 21st Century Gender-Related Labour Laws in Malaysia, also known as GENDER21.
The GENDER21 project is intended to improve the quality of women's labour force participation through the promotion of internationally recognized gender-related labour rights and domestic labour law and building the capacity of companies, trade unions and women's organizations to support women in the workforce in Malaysia.
One of the key objectives of this project is to advance leadership opportunities for women and support them in taking advantage of better employment opportunities, particularly higher level and higher wage jobs. To achieve this objective, we need to raise the general public's' awareness of gender stereotypes and encourage critical analysis when forming an understanding of our place in society. Inspiring young people in particular, to question gender stereotypes enables them to make informed choices about their futures and broaden their opportunities.
In line with this objective, we will be conducting six workshops on "Gender Sensitization at the Workplace" in 4 cities: Kuala Lumpur, Georgetown, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu starting from the 31st July 2017. The target audience for these workshops are Line Managers and Leads, HR and Union Reps, who are in a position to support women within the organization.
We seek your assistance to send several of your employees to attend the workshop. The attached flyer gives further details about the workshop and registration is via Eventbrite. The workshop is fully sponsored by TAF.
Thank you for your kind assistance.


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- Makes 24 to 32 hors d'oeuvres
- a 3/4-pound seedless piece butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 5 cups)
- 1 medium onion, unpeeled, cut into eighths
- 1 large garlic clove, unpeeled
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- eight 5- to 6-inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (about 1 large)
- 1 cup coarsely grated jack cheese
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- Accompaniment: chipotle lime sour cream dip
- For the dip:
- 1 canned chipotle chili in adobo*, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 cup sour cream
- *available at Hispanic markets and some specialty foods shops
- To make the quesadillas:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a shallow baking pan arrange squash, onion, and garlic in one layer and drizzle with oil, tossing to coat. Roast mixture in middle of oven 15 minutes, or until garlic is tender and transfer garlic to a work surface. Roast squash and onion until tender, about 15 minutes more. Discard peels from squash, onion, and garlic.
- In a food processor purée squash, onion and garlic with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Squash purée may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
- Spread about one fourth squash purée on each of 4 tortillas and sprinkle each with about one fourth bell pepper and about one fourth cheese. Top each quesadilla with a plain tortilla, pressing gently together. Spread each side of quesadillas with 1/2 tablespoon butter.
- Heat a griddle or 7-inch non-stick skillet over moderately high heat until hot and cook quesadillas, 1 at a time, until golden, about 3 minutes on each side, transferring to a cutting board.
- Cut each quesadilla into 6 to 8 wedges and serve warm with chipotle dip.
- To make the dip:
- In a small bowl stir chili and lime juice into sour cram until combined well. Dip may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Makes about 1 cup.
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Nutritional Info
- Calories103
- Carbohydrates9 g(3%)
- Fat6 g(10%)
- Protein3 g(5%)
- Saturated Fat3 g(15%)
- Sodium168 mg(7%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Fiber1 g(3%)
- Monounsaturated Fat2 g
- Cholesterol13 mg(4%)


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A Wellington-organized community service project isn't until next month, but village officials are already looking for volunteers.
People will be picking up trash along Greenbriar Boulevard, Greenview Shores Boulevard and in the Folkestone/Yarmouth community on Sept. 17 as part of the "International Coastal Cleanup."
Anyone interested can visit wellingtonfl.gov and click on the "International Coastal Cleanup" image. Download the application and return it in person at to the Community Services Office, 1092 Wellington Trace, or scan it and email it to Community Programs Manager Scott Campbell at email@example.com.


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There are probably few things that unite Pope Francis and One Direction, but endorsement of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is one of them.
Seventeen Sustainable Development Goals – or Global Goals as they are also termed – will be formally adopted at the special United Nations summit in New York on 25 September, heralded as the largest meeting of global leaders to ever take place. The Pope is set to address the event, and famous faces from Robert Redford and Jennifer Lopez to Stephen Hawking and Malala Yousafzai have lined up to add their support.
The SDGs usher in the next 15-year era in development. They succeed the Millennium Development Goals, adopted in 2000, which were the world's first attempt at setting some global benchmarks to eliminate poverty, hunger and disease.
While the MDGs have achieved some significant successes – MDG 1, to halve the rate of extreme poverty, was met five years early in 2010 – progress elsewhere has been patchy. Despite this, development experts agree they have succeeded in driving development forward with speed and focus the world had not seen before.
"[The MDGs] really forced the global community to track progress against measurable targets and helped highlight why we're falling short," says Tony Pipa, the US's special co-ordinator for the post-2015 development agenda.
Over the past three years, he has been one of many development policymakers who have been engaged in dialogue with emerging and developing nations on how to take the agenda on for the next 15 years.
There were only eight MDGs, which were discrete and largely restricted to social outcomes such as universal primary education and improved maternal health.
The SDGs, by contrast, are broader, deeper and more inter-connected; the 17 goals are underpinned by 169 individual targets, compared to just 21 targets that sat behind the 8 MDGs. While social goals focused on poverty eradication, good health and access to education remain, the framework also reflects the importance of economic development. Goal 8 instance focuses on work and economic growth, while Goal 9 targets industry, innovation and infrastructure. There's also a greater emphasis on sustainability in all its forms, from sustainable living and consumption to marine conservation and land management.
John McArthur, a senior fellow at the UN Foundation and former deputy director of the UN's Millennium Project, says recent progress on eliminating poverty and improving child mortality has been remarkable. There has been "the fastest rate of progress in history, in tackling these very basic human needs around the world", he says.
But this success has brought new problems in its wake. "For all those economies that are growing, all these societies that are making tremendous economic progress, they're doing so with the corollary of pumping our carbon into the atmosphere," McArthur explains.
"That's a problem that we have to take on next, and we have to not just to solve the problem, but change the way we do business."
Nor were the MDGs very successful on the environmental front. "They did not include things like oceans, which is so fundamental. They did not include climate. They did not include things like inequality, which to many of our surprise has become one of the single most salient, critical issues in all corners of the globe."
McArthur notes that, while 17 might seem like an awkward number, this reflects the complexity of the problems that needed to be tackled. "The world is complicated. You can't pretend to oversimplify the challenges in front of us."
The SDGs should also usher in a more integrated approach. One lesson that has emerged from the past 15 years is that development outcomes are interconnected, not discrete. For example, the number of girls staying on at school into adolescence is correlated with lower rates of HIV/AIDS, Pipa observes. "Understanding that, and programming and thinking about strategically how we do that is extremely important in this agenda, and a big difference from the Millennium Development Goals."
Few would dispute that the sustainable development agenda is a noble and admirable one, but how deliverable will it be?
In the UK, the Overseas Development Institute has produced research that tempers any sense of utopianism with a sharp dose of reality. ODI researcher Susan Nicolai warns that, at current rates of progress, none of the goals look fully attainable.
Of the 17 goals, 14 will require a "revolutionary effort", she argues. And some goals – such as inequality, slum populations and climate change – will particularly difficult, as trends are currently going in the wrong direction.
"Our research is a wake-up call for world leaders, highlighting the extra effort that will be needed to turn the SDGs' idealism into reality," says Nicolai.
"Our analysis shows countries can buck historic trends, with some governments already outperforming on key fronts like maternal mortality. But it will take an unprecedented, global collective effort to meet the ambition of the new goals."
The scale and ambition will also require a new order of financing. McArthur estimates that between $1-2trillion of extra incremental investment is needed each year in order to meet the SDGs, something far beyond conventional government aid budgets. The private sector will need to step up and play their part and developing countries themselves will also play a role in nurturing and growing their own resources.
"The best way out of poverty is inclusive economic growth, the leave-no-one-behind mantra," says Pipa.
Success will require a "whole of society endeavour". He cites the US's Power Africa initiative, which is backed by $7bn in official development assistance and other public funding, but has succeeded in pulling in $32bn in other funds, of which $20bn has come from the private sector.
"When you're looking at large-scale infrastructure like energy and bringing sustainable energy to people that don't have it, you are going to need resources beyond what governments can provide. You can unlock it though multi-stakeholder partnerships," Pipa explains.
He describes an emerging sense of collective action and shared responsibility. The three-year round of pre-SDG consultation and discussion revealed that developing countries want a greater sense of ownership of their own development.
"[They were saying] we are interested in leading our own economic transformation and doing the things necessary – both from a policy perspective as well as our own institutions, governance, and our infrastructure – to be able to really stimulate the kind of economic growth that will do the things that the SDGs lay out," says Pipa.
The financing picture is already very different. He notes that, in the 1960s, 71% of the financial flows going to developing countries came in the form of grant aid from the rich world. "That number is now down to 9%, because you've had incredible growth of foreign direct investments. You've had the growth of philanthropic giving, and remittances. There's just a much greater mix of financial flows.
"Even over the last 10 to 15 years, the amount of domestic resources that developing countries have has almost tripled. They have more of their own resources and they're continuing to mobilise more resources domestically. It does speak to a more nuanced and varied approach to how we use our official development assistance."
Pipa predicts more innovative use of aid funds, with instruments such as loan guarantees playing a bigger role to catalyse other forms of investment.
"We're going to have to unlock the resources across many different sectors and maximise the impact of those resources for the sustainable development gains that we're putting out."
The challenge, then, is enormous, but the rewards will benefit us all.
The Global Goals for Sustainable Development are:
1. No poverty
2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and wellbeing
4. Quality education
5. Gender equality
6. Clean water and sanitation
7. Affordable and clean energy
8. Decent work and economic growth
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
10. Reduced inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and development
12. Responsible consumption and production
13. Climate action
14. Life below water
15. Life on land
16. Peace and justice, strong institutions
17. Partnerships for the goals