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SPARKS, NV – November 28, 2017 – RESTANCE, Inc. (USOTC: ANCE) today announced a contract to manufacture condoms with the Playboy brand name and bunny head logo for distribution starting in Kenya. The brand name is being announced today in support of World AIDS Day, coming on December 1, 2017. RESTANCE is participating in a campaign to contribute to the United Nations goal of ending the AIDS Epidemic by making condoms available everywhere in Africa through the #DoIt4Africa buy-one-give-one campaign where an anticipated $20 million in condoms will be sold in North American and for every condom sold, a condom will be manufactured in Africa and given away in Africa. RESTANCE has executed an initial $500,000 contract to produce condoms for the campaign. Look for more details on the #DoIt4Africa campaign coming soon.
In addition to opening a condom manufacturing plant, RESTANCE is pursuing several other business lines in the growing economies of East Africa. The Company is developing opportunities in the region including initiatives in technology and systems integration services, utility support services, affordable housing and health products manufacturing. RESTANCE recently acquired East African Development Partners as part of its strategy in East Africa.
Learn more about the RESTANCE operations in Africa on the Company's website: www.restanceinc.com
Disclaimer/Safe Harbor:
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act. The statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Among others, these risks include the expectation that any of the companies mentioned herein will achieve significant sales, the failure to meet schedule or performance requirements of the companies' contracts, the companies' liquidity position, the companies' ability to obtain new contracts, the emergence of competitors with greater financial resources and the impact of competitive pricing. In the light of these uncertainties, the forward-looking events referred to in this release might not occur.
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Our Progress
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Together, we will more deeply engage the Company's value chain; involve additional partners to achieve greater scale and impact; and spark commitments from businesses, governments, and consumers to take action to value, conserve and protect the planet's natural resources.
Expanding Our Focus with Water+
In this next phase of our partnership, through our Water+ commitment, we will help tackle the forces that impact fresh water. In a resource constrained world, balancing the needs of business, communities and nature is imperative. Responding to this challenge, we pledge to:
+ Help ensure healthy, resilient freshwater basins in 11 key regions
WWF and
In addition to these focal basins, WWF and
Each of these regions provides an opportunity to address pressing conservation challenges and threats, as well as to learn valuable lessons. We hope to replicate successful approaches to contribute to global freshwater conservation efforts.
+ Measurably improve environmental performance across the Company's value chain
We will improve agriculture, climate, packaging and water efficiency impacts, building a sustainable value chain for the 21st century and beyond. These efforts include the following 2020 targets:
- Climate Protection:
Coca-Colawill reduce CO2 emissions embedded in 'the drink in your hand' by 25 percent. This will include making comprehensive carbon footprint reductions across our manufacturing processes, packaging formats, delivery fleet, refrigeration equipment and ingredient sourcing.
- Renewable Packaging: Coca-Cola will work with WWF to assess the environmental and social performance of plant-based materials for potential use in its PlantBottle™ packaging.
- Sustainable Sourcing:
Coca-Colawill work to sustainably source its key agricultural ingredients, including cane sugar, beet sugar, corn, tea, palm oil, soy, pulp and paper fiber, and oranges. The Company has established Sustainable Agriculture Guiding Principles and will work with WWF to implement the guidelines throughout the Coca-Colasystem for these commodities.
- Water Efficiency:
Coca-Colawill improve its water use efficiency per liter of product produced through operational advancements throughout the Coca-Colasystem.
+ Integrate the value of nature into public and private decision-making processes
Together, we will advance holistic conservation planning and science to advocate for nature in public and private decision-making processes.
- Advance the science: To ensure the successful integration of nature's value into decision making, we will work to fill scientific gaps. This work will involve developing models, integrating approaches, building knowledge, designing tools and creating a framework to evaluate tradeoffs and synergies between conserving biodiversity, supplying ecosystem services and minimizing costs.
- Establish the business case: By providing sound ecological, social, and economic reasons to incorporate biodiversity and ecosystem services into corporate decision-making processes, we will create the quantitative tools needed to enable the private sector to account for and invest in natural capital.
+ Convene influential partners to solve global environmental challenges
We will convene extraordinary partners from government, academia, industry, civil society and the public to help solve shared global challenges. Involving additional partners, we hope to achieve greater scale and impact as we seek to catalyze action to value, conserve and protect the planet's natural resources like fresh water.
These ambitious goals accompany additional environmental commitments we have made in water stewardship and packaging, and complement our commitments focused on well-being and communities.
Building on a Strong Foundation
Since 2007, The
To learn more about results from our first phase of the partnership, read our 2007-2012 Partnership Fact Sheet and Annual Reviews, and visit our Freshwater Conservation web site for information on our efforts to help conserve iconic freshwater basins around the world.
Partnering to Make a Difference
Through our efforts to help solve environmental challenges, we've realized that to truly make a difference, collective action is required. No one business – or industry – can make as great a difference as we can by partnering with others.

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B12 + B Cocktail
We use two forms of B12: Hydroxocobalamin and Methylcobalamin. Essentially, they both carry out the same functions.
Hydroxocobalamin is produced by microorganisms and converts to methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin in the body. Methylcobalamin is a biologically active form, hence a more natural option.
+ Why are we deficient?
Vitamin B12 deficiencies are commoner than other B vitamins for a few reasons. The 4 commonest reasons are:
- pernicious anaemia (an autoimmune disorder of a lack of red blood cells due to the body not being to absorb enough vitamin B12)
- a vegetarian or vegan diet. B12 is most abundantly found in animal products. Vegan sources of B12 are nutritional yeast (marmite), algae and seaweed, fortified foods eg cereals. However, absorption can be erratic.
- low stomach acidity. This is an increasingly common problem especially since many people these days seem to be on antacids to counter perceived high stomach acidity. Normal acid levels are required for optimal B12 absorption.
- Problems with absorption of nutrients. Many people have 'subclinical' gut issues. If you have a lot of gas, acid reflux, belching, loose motion and/or constipation, brain fog, migraines, joint pains etc, you probably have a gut issue like SIBO, leaky gut or irritable bowel syndrome. Many people don't realise that they have gut issues.
+ Why do we need B12?
B12 deficiency is a great mimicker as it can imitate many other diseases. Our body needs Vitamin B12 for a number of vital functions like energy formation, DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation and myelin formation (the insulation around your nerve endings that allows them to communicate). So it is easy to imagine what could happen if you have a deficiency. Below is a small snapshot:
Brain Symptoms
- Depression or feeling down
- Sleep problems
- Memory problems and brain fog
- Weakness in limbs
Body Symptoms
- Anaemia
- Tired all the time (TATT)
- Infertility
- Multiple miscarriages
- Low sperm count
+ Who carries out the consultation and procedure?
- The consultation and procedure is carried out by our IV Physiologist. When you arrive for your injection we'll carry out a consultation and if deemed suitable you'll receive the shot straight away.
- If you prefer a Doctor there is a surcharge of £75, please request upon booking.
+ Cost
This is based on 1ml of B12, 1ml of B Complex. This also includes a complementary consultation with our IV Clinician.
Hydroxocobablamin prices:
- £35 for B12 or B Complex shot
- £195 for a course of 6 of either B12/ B Complex (save £15)
- £20 for each extra B12 or B complex or Magnesium given at the same time
- £45 for B Cocktail (1ml B12 + 1ml of B Complex)
- £255 for a course of 6 of B Cocktail (save £15)
- £75 B Complex Push (10ml) IV (intravenously)
Methylcobalamin prices:
- £40 for B12 shot
- £225 for course of 6 B12 (save £15)
Booking fee applies to new clients and practitioner consultations redeemable against treatment
*Vitamin B12 and other nutrients blood testing facilities available. We will advice you during the consultation


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Marilyn Monroe Bathroom Accessories - The entire process of beautifying a home isn't limited to the major furnishings revolving around furniture and wall paint.
When designing a toilet exactly the same goes. Many homeowners focus attention on the functional and most used things in toilet sinks, like shower and faucet fixtures, bathroom vanity, and the bathtub, by ensuring that each is well-designed, serviceable, and also would perfectly match each other.
In today's market, there already exists an array of choices when it comes to toilet accessories. Selecting the most appropriate ones may be a significant job due to raising materials offered by different producers and the variations. Nevertheless, the undertaking might be made easier should you know how to begin. Read to unearth a few of the easiest but most useful recommendations on picking the right conclusion of toilet accessories.
Scour through magazines, see a few TV shows, and browse the internet to acquire more thoughts over. These insightful sources showcase taking time to examine these, and assorted styles gives a clue on how you might want your own toilet to look like to you.
Deciding on what kind of finish your toilet should have is made a lot easier with a subject in your mind. The motif could be anything from asian, modern, classic, naturist, as well as on colour choices. For an asian-themed toilet, go for a wood toilet accessory. Subsequently toilet accessories in a polished chrome finish can have the desired effect in the event you prefer to incorporate a modern layout. Timeless-style ceramic ones could be ideal to get a classic-themed toilet while naturists would love a pair of safari zebra layout toilet accessory set. For people who decide to stick to a colour-dominated toilet, the options are endless as well.
Whatever the theme chosen, always consider quality and durability on another note that is equally significant. This really is so you get your own money's worth as toilet accessories aren't among the most economical of buys.
Reaching a decision might take a little while, particularly if you only have one toilet to get fun decorating at home. However, who says you can not get more than one toilet accessory set? As long as the budget allows, toilet accessories are constantly prepared for delivery or pick-up.


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Cllr Dermot Looney, Tallaght Central Labour representative, has congratulated all involved at Shamrock Rovers FC on their qualification for the group stages of this year's UEFA Europa League group stages. Looney was commenting in the wake of Rovers' historic victory over Serbia's Partisan Belgrade on Thursday night which sets up at least six further games in Europe for the Tallaght-based side.
"As a St Patrick's Athletic fan representing a Rovers-mad area I have often had divided loyalties. However, tonight the Irish football fraternity is united in congratulating Rovers on a fantastic victory in Belgrade and in being the first Irish club ever to qualify for the group stages of a major European competition."
"As well as congratulating Michael O'Neill and his team, many of whom are local players, plaudits have to go to the members of Shamrock Rovers who rescued their club from near-extinction just a short few years ago, many of whom are now involved in the day-to-day running of the club."
"This is a victory not just for Rovers, but for Irish football as a whole. That an Irish team has achieved qualification to the group stages when both Celtic and Rangers were knocked out tonight shows the improvements which have been made in the League of Ireland in the past decade. Whether or not we will see Rovers playing any of their games in Tallaght Stadium remains to be seen but as a local representative I am on hand to assist, as I have been before to Shamrock Rovers and their fans."


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bringing 2 U events & happenings in and around Ipoh … & beyond…
After taking a break last month for Chinese New Year, the flea market in Ipoh's vibrant Old Town is back. This March, it will be held over two days on 21st and 22nd March.
If you have never been to these flea markets, expect to find handmade craft, knick-knacks, clothing, etc.
Too bad I won't be able to make it this time as I will be on the road.
Event: March Flea Market
Venue: Kong Heng Square & The Old Block, Old Town Ipoh.
Date: 21st & 22nd March, 2015
Time: 10am – 4pm
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I really want to do the death road, but I'll probably be traveling alone to South America and I don't know if this is a good idea. I know how to ride a bike, but I've never done something in this conditions. How hard it is, really? Be very honest, because I may or may not base my decision in what you're about to tell me hahaReplyDelete
What would you consider the most challenging in this experience?
Ana, you know fear commands our mind, so if you feel insucure don't do it, something might happen because you are attracting :) I believe in law of attraction!Delete
To be very super honest yeah being with Bruno helped me to go for it. The road is downhill mostly of the time, just in the end you gotta go cycle hard but not a big deal. The thing is that you have a bunch of small rocks and not a pavement so that makes hard but I never thought I could fall. In the other hand you have a very good quality bike for this kind of pavement and all security gear such as jewelers, gloves, elbow pads, helmet, a special suit... You can choose the best pro bike but gotta pay extra 30 dollars or something for it, they have different options :)
It's a great experience you should try! If you like to feel adrenaline in your body and adventure, this is gonna be part of your trip highlight as well.
I say: go to a agency in La Paz where you can book your day trip to the Most Dangerous Road of the World, talk with the staff and make your choice!
Last but not least, don't be afraid of the name "Most Dangerous Road in the World", you probably have seen worst roads then this one, have you been in Nepal's roads? That's dangerous!! Also, keep in mind the place of this road is stunning and wonderful! Go for it :)
Ah! You have a mini bus from the agency behind you ALL THE TIME, to make sure everything is ok and you are safe. They feed you and give you water! And take pictures during the circuit and give you a cd in the end with all pics ^___^Delete


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STILLWATER, Okla. – A suspended OSU student accused of sexual battery entered a "not guilty" plea in court Monday.
Nathan Cochran, 22, said he's not guilty of the four counts against him.
The Farmhouse fraternity member is accused of molesting or trying to molest two fellow students while they slept in a dorm room.
Cochran's attorney said his client did not assault anyone and said there are a lot of inter-relationships between some of the alleged victims in the case.


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Every woman has two ovaries, one on the left side of the uterus and one on the right. Each ovary is an irregular almond shaped white organ about 3 cm in diameter. The ovaries contain all the eggs, the female reproductive cells, roughly half each.
An oophorectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) ovaries.
Similarly to removing the uterus or any other organ, the main vessels providing blood supply to the ovary are secured using a suture or diathermy energy and the organ is then removed. From a technical point of view, an oophorectomy is a fairly simple surgical procedure as the ovaries are relatively easy to access.
An oophorectomy can be performed using an open cut (laparotomy) or laparoscopy (keyhole surgery). Laparotomy may be required when cancer is suspected or previously confirmed. In all other instances a laparoscopic oophorectomy is the preferred option.
An oophorectomy may be necessary in the following situations:
Ovarian cancer
Benign (non cancerous) ovarian tumours or cysts
Infection – some infections can cause an ovarian abscess, a large pocket or cyst filled with pus.
Ovarian torsion — sometimes the ovary twists and the ovarian artery gets blocked causing ovarian necrosis.
Cancer risk reduction. This may be considered in women who have a high genetic risk of ovarian or breast cancer.
In addition to holding the eggs, the ovaries are also responsible for the production of the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone. This hormone production usually stops between three and five years after a woman reaches her menopause (last menstrual period). In women who have reached this period in life, removing the ovaries is not a concerning event.
In young women, on the other hand, the ovaries are much more important. If a young woman loses both ovaries, the consequences are not being able to fall pregnant and reaching a premature state of menopause. For this reason, unless one is dealing with cancer, an oophorectomy in pre-menopausal women should be the last resort.
Not all oophorectomies are the same. A laparoscopic oophorectomy for cancer risk reduction when the ovaries have normal size and normal anatomy is usually very straightforward. In the case of ovarian cancer, ovarian abscess or ovarian necrosis after torsion, the procedure can be much more complicated.


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Delivery issues push Sun storage user toward IBM
A user with 30 TB of Sun-StorageTek disk and two tape libraries says he is considering alternatives after late and disorganized deliveries last year.
A once content StorageTek user told SearchStorage.com he is considering jumping ship to IBM after experiencing problems with purchases since the company's takeover by Sun Microsystems Inc. in 2005.
Tory Skyers, network administrator for Fox & Roach Realtors, a division of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates Inc., is currently managing a 30 terabyte (TB) storage area network (SAN) made up of StorageTek's FlexLine 240 arrays, as well as L40 and SL500 tape libraries for backup. Fox & Roach is also running Sun's Business Analytics software for data management, and has been a StorageTek shop since early 2005.
That could change, Skyers said, since his company's account was moved to a different sales division as part of a salesforce reorganization within Sun last fall. Shortly after the reorganization, according to Skyers, the sales representative he had been working with since his first StorageTek purchase, left the company. It was a situation identified as the worst-case scenario by StorageTek users post acquisition.
In late November, Skyers said he ordered 2 TB of disk from Sun in order to support his company's Web site during a data center move. The order did not arrive until Jan. 12, weeks after it was supposed to be delivered.
Skyers said he scrambled to fill the gap with an AX150 from EMC Corp., which he said turned out not to be up to the task. "I bought the AX150 because it was cheap and available," he said, "but in hindsight, it wasn't really suited to the purpose." Skyers said the chief problem with the AX150 was its performance, particularly when his company tried to add new pictures to its real estate listings online. "We couldn't get it to go above 1,200 IOPs without it slowing down to nothing," Skyers said. "We lost business because of this."
Skyers said that it appears a miscommunication between Sun and a hardware supplier meant his order had to be resubmitted, which meant it went "to the bottom of their pile, and they either couldn't or wouldn't move it."
The botched delivery was not the first time there had been issues with getting products from Sun. Earlier in 2006, an order containing around 10 TB of disk and the SL500 tape library had arrived piecemeal and jumbled. "Just the other day I found a redundant power supply to one of the arrays stuck in a closet," Skyers said. "By the time it got here, a month or so after the rest of the stuff arrived, nobody knew what it was for."
Skyers said he had never had problems getting deliveries on time or onsite support from StorageTek. Since Sun took over, however, "these problems have been embarrassing to me -- I have to answer for them, and I take it personally," Skyers said. Right now he's looking into switching to IBM, since the FlexLine 240, the hardware underlying its midrange arrays, comes from LSI Logic Inc.
"These devices are a commodity item," Skyers said. "What matters to me is the service I get from the vendor."
Fox & Roach also uses IBM blades and rack servers. In general the company tries to stick with one vendor and right now appears to be slipping out of Sun's hands and into IBM's.
If more users find themselves in Skyers' situation, Sun could find itself in trouble, warned Andrew Reichman, analyst with Forrester Research Inc. "Sun's sales groups will be in better alignment if they can pull [the reorganization] off, but execution is key, especially when it comes to retention of employees and customers," he said. "People were a key part of the StorageTek acquisition, and if they lose too many of those people, Sun will lose credibility in storage."
Reached for comment, Sun spokesperson Michelle Parkinson wrote in an email to SearchStorage, "Sun values its customers and has made every effort to maintain the level of service and attention that StorageTek customers came to know and enjoy. On the whole, customer satisfaction remains high -- 98.4% according to our latest Recommend Sun Index results -- but we do take these issues seriously and will investigate with the customer."


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It's been a while since I've made a new blog post, but here's a quick tutorial on setting up Ratchet to support WebSockets in Elefant!
I saw more and more people use Composer to manage their scripts. It's great. But if my site is on a shared host, I can't use command line at all. If there is a script used to call commands from web ui, this would be nice :-)
You can also run Composer on your desktop, then upload the files after. I do it that way myself :)
Is this the first step towards creating a liveblogging (real-time) app similar to ScribbleLive for eCMS? I hope it is, because it will be a killer-feature. No other free platform that I know has one.
Wanna commit to it?
I wouldn't be able to take a stab at it for a while myself, but someone else is always free to jump in.


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Amsterdam is frequently portrayed as a city of tolerance. Popular accounts explain this with Amsterdam's long-standing tradition as a city of merchants who cared more about profit than about differences of origin, language or religion. How come, then, that a neighbourhood of Amsterdam (Slotervaart) is the first one in the Netherlands to develop an Anti-radicalisation Plan? How come, radicalisation is high on the general Dutch policy agenda? And if radicalisation – or at least a degree of polarisation between certain population groups – is indeed such a pressing problem, what is the role of the urban environment in reflecting and shaping this trend?
Two interrelated processes are noteworthy in this context: One was a massive wave of residential construction in Amsterdam's periphery to provide larger, lighter, healthier living conditions for the Dutch population after the 2nd world war. These projects were designed according to modernist architectural tenets but did not always 'work' in terms of social dynamics. The second process was a wave of immigration – mainly from Suriname, Turkey and Morocco – after the independence of Dutch colonies and the signing of special treaties with certain countries. Many of them settled in these new neighbourhoods which eventually resulted into a degree of segregation few outsiders would expect from the city of tolerance.
The more recent background is characterised by the 9/11 attacks and the War on Terror, Pim Fortuyn's assassination (2002) and Theo van Gogh's murder (2004). Research conducted after these events mainly focused on radicalisation of young Muslims and showed that many of them experience alienation both from their first-generation immigrant parents but also from the Dutch society. Instead, some of them seek a firm identity in their religion and thus turn to rather orthodox versions of Islam. Experts argue that 2% of Amsterdam Muslims are "potentially most receptive to radicalisation" (1).
The neighbourhood of Slotervaart in the west of the Amsterdam conurbation is an area considered at high risk because of its ethnic composition and previous ethnically charged riots – besides, it is the area where van Gogh's murderer grew up. This context prompted the development of the aforementioned Slotervaart Action Plan: Countering radicalisation, published in February 2007. Our project therefore focused on Slotervaart, an area characterised by many modernist high-rise blocks and separated from inner Amsterdam by the Rembrandt Park and the motorway A10. These are often perceived as infrastructural boundaries that are difficult and occasionally unsafe to cross for some, thus creating a sense of being cut off from the rest of the city.
1 Slootman, M. and Tillie, J. (2006). Processes of Radicalisation. Why some Amsterdam Muslims become radicals. Amsterdam: Institute for Migration and Ethnic Studies. Universiteit van Amsterdam.
An interesting material phenomenon in Slotervaart – as well as in many other parts of Amsterdam – are so called Hangplekken (hang-out places) such as squares, playing grounds or certain street corners. These potentially convivial spaces are perceived by some, especially elderly Dutch people, as threatening when frequented by youngsters, many of whom are unemployed and of a non-Dutch ethnic background. Hangplekken are often portrayed in a rather simplified version as dangerous, dominated by Muslims, even as places where recruitment for potentially radicalising youth takes place. And indeed, numerous instances of rather defensible architecture have been observed in hang-out spots, possibly in response to acts of vandalism.
Some interviewees related such (perceived) anti-social behaviours to the lack of physical infrastructures for harmless activities: Community centres, rooms for after-school activities, sports facilities on the one hand and attractive private residential space on the other. The latter problem allegedly is accentuated by the size of many flats which were originally built for Dutch families with two children but are easily outgrown by immigrant families who tend to have more children. Adolescents with an immigrant background thus have a material incentive to spend their time on the street. This, again, feeds into all kinds of stereotypes and fears linked to Hangplekken and can complicate the friendly coexistence of different ethnicities.
Also the construction of mosques can be a contested issue. Some perceive their very existence as a sign of encroachment of Islam into the Dutch society. Others criticise certain architectural design features (esp. minarets) as statement of alleged religious superiority, especially in a predominantly profane society. The spatial context around mosques is another matter of concern. For example: A police station was built next to the mosque on August Allebéplein in Sloterwaart. Its rather defensive architecture and surveillance cameras overlooking the mosque's outdoor praying areas, however, do not physically represent the statement of good neighbourliness expressed to us by a police officer. In short, architecture matters.
The line between paranoia, surveillance, safety, stereotypes and coexistence is also blurred by such seemingly mundane artefacts as satellite dishes or net curtains. The former are often taken by Dutch people as evidence of a high presence of immigrants trying to stay in touch with their country of origin. Net curtains are often interpreted as an attempt to 'hide something'. Both types of artefacts can, in an ethnically mixed neighbourhood, be seen as statement by the 'others' to demonstrate their presence. Similar (mis-)interpretations can be triggered by foreign shop signs, smells, music and different bodily expressions such as beards and veils.
Maybe the best description of such dynamics is a kind of relative polarisation. This expression signifies that polarisation between two poles can, in principle, always be caused by the distancing of both poles from each other. In the context at hand, the immigrant community is not necessarily the only one that builds stereotypes and mental walls against the native Dutch. The latter might simultaneously erect a very similar kind of defensive mentality. In the built environment, this is expressed in gated communities, defensible new architectures, hardening of infrastructure and increased surveillance. Slotervaart, too, has its share of such gated compounds. Many of them are linked to the wider process of neoliberal urban renewal which results in new, commodified and privately owned flats for a higher income population. In some cases, this provoked the displacement of immigrant-background families, as well as a deepening in the socio-economic gap of the neighbouring populations.


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Jon's philosophy is firmly rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach which doesn't impose ideas on the children but provides a creative environment and framework for them to explore and develop their own ideas. If you are seeking a ceramic, permanent outcome you can be assured of professional and stunning results.
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Collaboration: Workshops often involve the children working together to produce a collaborative piece. This approach nurtures respect for each other's contribution and a sense of shared ownership and pride in the final work.
self-esteem: There is no such thing as a clay mistake! The positive nature of Jon's approach encourages participants to feel good about their creative decisions – particularly those who maybe don't achieve in other areas of the curriculum.
Versatile The workshops don't have to be art & craft led. Clay can be incorporated into all aspects of the curriculum. Whether it's a 'changing material' in science or constructing an ancient dwelling in history, the potential for a theme is infinite.
fired results : Jon can transport the work back to his studio for firing, glazing and boxed ready for dispatch.
Home or away: Jon will arrive on time at your school, fully equipped with potter's wheel, tools, materials and bags of inspiration. Alternatively, you could visit Eastnor Pottery on the beautiful Eastnor Castle Estate to work. The studio can accommodate up to 25 children at a time and has a lawn area for picnics (great for a summer term outing!)
What we offer:
- – Collaborative and commemorative whole school wall panels and sculpture
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1898 WA Sikh Petition to the Crown
The following letter, enclosing the sub-joined petition to Mr. Chamberlain, has been sent to His Excellency the Governor by Mr. Gilbert Probyn Smith, on behalf of the Sikhs in the colony :—
"To His Excellency Sir Gerard Smith, Governor of Western Australia.—Your Excellency,—On behalf of the Sikh population of Western Australia, we beg you to forward the enclosed petition to the Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain.
- We respectfully beg to draw Your Excellency's attention to the fact that the petition has one motive for its object, and that is sh[e]wing that the Sikhs are naturally British subjects, and that their fortunes, lives, and existence are bound up in the welfare of the British nation.
- That that being so, they are only asking for a common right with the colonist to uphold the dignity and integrity of the British Empire.
- We beg to offer to you our assurances of loyalty and respect to the throne and person of Her Imperial Majesty Queen Victoria, the Sovereign of the Sikhs, and to Your Excellency as the Viceroy of the most powerful Monarch in the world. Your Excellency's most humble and obedient servants, etc."
"To His Excellency the Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies of the Dependencies of Her Imperial Majesty Queen Victoria's dominions outside Great Britain. Your Excellency,—The humble petition of the Sikhs, Her Imperial Majesty's subjects in India, now resident in the British colony of Western Australia .
- We humbly beg to acknowledge our admiration for Her Majesty's throne, person, and goodness.
- That we claim in common right with our fellow-subjects in India to be under the protection of the British flag.
- That to sustain the prestige of that flag, and add to its glory, many of the signatories to this petition have risked their lives in the service of Her Imperial Majesty during the wars with the Afghan tribes and the expedition into that country.
- That our lives and our fortunes, our existence and our all are bound up in the welfare of the English nation.
- That believing that British subjects, be they black or white, receive the same justice in every part of Her Imperial Majesty's dominions, we were induced to visit the colony of Western Australia.
- That to our dismay and utter confusion we have been treated as aliens, enemies of Her Imperial Majesty, and Afghans, while at the same time, many of us are proud possessors of medals for service under General Lord Roberts, in the campaign which has made "Kandahar" and "Cabul," words familiar to the history of the British Empire.
- We humbly submit that we are denied miners' rights, and hawkers' licenses, that our entry into the colony is menaced by local enactments, and that our life is made a burden to us by the action of the colonists.
- That Italians, Japanese and other aliens receive more favour than we, while it is a fact that all Sikhs in this colony are ryots in India and have their interests centred in the Indian Empire.
- We humbly pray that our case may receive your Excellency's favourable con-sideration, and that by the merciful Providence of God, the Imperial Government, of which you are so illustrious a member, may condescend to recognise the rights of Her Imperial Majesty's subjects from the Punjaub in Western Australia. And your petitioners will ever pray, first for the long life and prosperity of Her Imperial Majesty, Kaisir-i-Hind, Queen Victoria, Sovereign of the land of the Sikhs, and secondly, that your Excellency may be endowed with health, together with a long life to make the name of our illustrious monarch even greater than it is now.
Your Excellency's most humble servants, etc."
The petition bears the signature of a hundred Sikhs.
A sympathetic note is attached from the Governor, Gerard Smith, to the Acting Premier, Edward Horne Wittenoom asking his favour in commenting on it before its dispatch.