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Homework 4: Business-Level Strategies JC Penney
J.C Penney: Searching their competitive advantage
J.C. Penney is an iconic American department store founded in the mountain west region over 100 years ago. Over the years the company has evolved from its origins as the Golden Rule store in Kemmerer, Wyoming in order to withstand the continually changing business environment. As the company is experiencing poor performance and again facing severe economic and competitive challenges in the retail sector, this mini-case discusses the decision for a change in strategy that has already been made, key leaders selected to transform the company, and positioning the company wants to offer to its customers.
Over the years, J.C. Penney has repeatedly adjusted to the market needs of the time. The company's expansive presence throughout the U.S, catalog business, broad range of goods and services, and private label brands are critical elements of its strategy which have persisted despite changing market conditions.
Revising the company's existing strategy as it entered the new millennium, J.C. Penney took aim at the middle class consumer and positioned itself as an alternative to successful mass merchandisers. It did this by:
» modernizing and building an Internet presence,
» actively marketing with social media tools,
» taking measures to lengthen in-store visits,
» attempting to soften the store image,
» adding destinations like coffee bars,
» introducing well-known celebrity product lines,
» emphasizing a store-within-a-store model, and
» shifting to single-story (off-the-mall) venues.
At face value, these are solid moves; but in the fight for a shrinking middle class target market, J.C. Penney is still poorly positioned "in the middle" between mass merchandisers and more conspicuously focused department stores.
Competitive landscape
Mapping industry rivals can be a helpful method of visualizing a company's relative competitive position in the marketplace. It can be particularly useful in this case where consumers and retailers are continually shifting to discover the best price-product-value combination. JC Penney operates in an industry where survival depends upon the ability to generate sales. Clearly, the successful competitors in the industry are those with an intense strategic focus and a strong brand image.
The following chart plots J.C. Penney's key competitors according to their profitability (measured by net margin), revenue (bubble size), and relative market position (based on pricing perceptions of consumers or targeted image along a discount-specialty continuum). Plotting values are recorded in the table below.
|Net Margin
|Sales ($ bil.)
|Market Position
Net Margin
Mass Merchandise Mid-Tier High-End Discounter Retailer Department Store
The table below further describes and explains the information displayed in the chart.
|Net Margin
($ bil.)
|Market Position
|Based on sales volume and performance, Target is succeeding with its target market of price-sensitive consumers who are looking for style and quality associated with mid-tier retailers.
|Sears – the second largest company in terms of revenue – formerly held a higher market position in the 3-4 range along with JCP. After the company failed in an attempt to upgrade its clothing selection into a more expensive position, it entered a merger with Kmart. This move aligns the financially troubled company more with mass merchandise discounters than with high-end stores.
|Net Margin
|Market Position
|Kohl's is a solid, mid-tier retailer. Smaller than most of its competitors, it has the best performance in the group.
|Smaller in sales than all of the other named competitors, JCP features celebrity-focused private label product lines. The company applies pricing gimmicks to compete against discounters
|A good performer amongst this group, Macy's is positioned at the top end of the mid-tier segment. It has a deep product portfolio of private label brands, differentiated by store to deliver exceptional value for the customer. This merchandiser operates strategically using new technological tools to execute precision marketing and to stay in touch with changing market trends.
Transitioning to the 21st century
During the first decade of the 21st century, JCP focused on increasing its Internet presence and Internet sales with Facebook campaigns, viral advertising, and a revamped Web site. To date, its Internet presence is achieving some success. Additionally, in an attempt to soften its image and keep its customers in its stores longer, JCP began opening Seattle's Best Coffee bars in its department stores in 2009.
Around this time, JCP decided to target the middle class consumer by positioning itself as an alternative to mass merchandise stores such as Target. JCP continued its tradition of developing and marketing private label brands by working with well-known designers and product lines. These included the cosmetic company Sephora, chef Emeril Lagasse, designers Ralph Lauren, Kimora Lee Simmons, and Ryan Sheckler, and interior decorator Martha Stewart. JCP also revamped many of its successful labels such as Arizona Jeans and designs from Liz Claiborne. More of the firm's older stores were transitioned to single-story venues with large parking lots and shopping carts. During this time, JCP was using a traditional pricing strategy with relatively high prices punctuated by hundreds of promotions and sales that occurred at different times during each year.
Unfortunately, sales began to stagnate during the financial recession of 2007. Competition increased from both low-price discounters such as Walmart and, to a lesser degree, Target, and from higher end retailers such as Nordstrom. To a degree, JCP found itself in a virtual no man's land, unable to compete on price and without the product quality and selection to attract customers looking for more crisply differentiated products. JCP's new CEO, Ron Johnson, who was the head of retail at Apple prior to becoming the CEO of JCP, thought the stores looked tired and that customers were insulted by the higher-than-expected prices.
Awareness of the firm's deteriorating performance and its less-than-positive-future potential caused JCP's board of directors to conclude that changes had to be made quickly in order for the firm to better serve all stakeholders and certainly shareholders. The board decided that a new strategy was required in lieu of merely extending efforts to find ways to improve the implementation of the current strategy. By the end of 2011, Johnson and others were prepared to initiate significant changes to improve JCP's performance.
J.C. Penney's new strategy in 2012 under new leadership
"I'm not here to improve, I'm here to transform." Ron Johnson, 2011
J.C. Penney adopted entirely new strategies under the leadership of Ron Johnson. Existing strategies have failed to revitalize the company or produce sustainable results. At this time, J.C. Penney needs to stand out from among converging mid-tiered retailers
J.C. Penney's new plans were particularly exciting because of the fresh management team that has been installed. The company's new leaders were equipped with visionary talent, proven records in retail, fashion, and international settings, and transformative experiences. The individuals forming a key part of JCP's new leadership team have critical experience with companies that have established a recognizable brand name or image. They worked with companies that have done things differently and had success doing so. Whether it is experience with Apple, Target, Abercrombie & Fitch, or Kellwood, the key underlying commonality is that they all had knowledge in identifying and highlighting products and experiences for consumers. New CEO Ron Johnson had devised a restructuring and rebranding plan aimed to both rejuvenate store sales and to recover shoppers who are trending toward online purchasing. With the goal of becoming "America's Favorite Store", his strategy was a bold attempt to differentiate J.C. Penney and to create value for customers. However, it was not without risk. Johnson's plans were costly, and failure can do severe and permanent damage to the company.
The main thrust of Johnson's strategic shift was to abandon the company's traditional pricing strategy (based on relatively high prices punctuated by hundreds of promotions and sales throughout the year) in favor of a stable "Fair and Square" three-tiered pricing scheme. It is here that most of the debate centers. He was aiming in the right direction, but it is uncertain whether he was employing the right strategy to achieve the company's goals. Johnson's new strategy is oriented to differentiating JCP from competitors in ways that create value for customers. Offering customers low and stable prices for goods and services is a key aspect of the strategy Johnson is implementing at JCP. Since he knows that JCP cannot outcompete discounters rivals such as Walmart by competing only on the basis of prices offered to customers, Johnson decided to focus JCP's efforts (as a mid-tier retailer) on the price conscious middle- and upper-middle class consumer – a group of customers he believed was dissatisfied with products and experience offered by discounters such as Walmart and potentially by high-end retailers such as Nordstrom as well. Johnson hoped the stability in his pricing scheme and JCP's new engaging atmosphere would persuade customers to frequent JCP.
· Everyday low price. The firm will use sales data from the previous year to determine the everyday price. The intention is for these prices to be at least lower.
· Fewer promotions. There will be only each year, with each one corresponding to the calendar months. The store will select items to put on sale for a "Month-Long Value." Poor-selling products would go on clearance and be tagged "Best Prices," letting consumers know that this is the lowest price possible.
· A new tag to help the customer identify the "tier" in which a product is located. JCP used to cover the old price with the new sale price. Now, each time a product is allocated a new price, it receives a new tag to let customers know the value they are receiving. A red tag indicates an "Every Day" price, a white tag a "Month-Long Value," and a blue tag a "Best Price."
· Haggle-free pricing. The firm will use whole numbers in its prices. Johnson believes customers are not fooled by the old pricing scheme and will appreciate the candor of up-front pricing.
· New advertising. Ellen Degeneres is the new face of JCP and TV ads will be aimed to inform and excite shoppers about its new pricing strategy and its benefits.
While this strategy may seem similar to Walmart's everyday low cost prices, JCP was not attempting to price its products lower than the discounter Walmart. Instead, it expected to provide a low, stable price for customers desiring to purchase higher-level quality merchandise than is offered by discounters such as Walmart.
Another major element of Johnson's strategy was to create a new engaging atmosphere that diminishes the store traffic being lost to online channels. A lot of energy was expended to design a solid brand identity and to change the image of the company in the eyes of the consumer. Johnson hoped that fresh displays and layouts would limit the threat of online competitors by giving customers a place they enjoy shopping. JCP expected the new look along with the ability to physically see, touch, and try on clothes will give it an advantage over online retailers, who are an increasingly strong threat to JCP.
Status of JC Penney
Indeed, things did not go as planned. JCP received backlash from all types of stakeholders. J.C. Penney ousted CEO Ron Johnson in 2013 following his short, disastrous tenure. While discussions will weigh in on both sides of the argument, a significant number of red flags can be raised in concern over Johnson's approach. They include, but are not limited to the following points:
· J.C. Penney's image has been associated with frequent bargain discount sales for years. How deeply entrenched is this image in the minds of the consumer?
· Has the company fully considered the consequences of making a complete break from the past? What are the expectations of today's cautious consumer? More importantly, what are the interests and needs of J.C. Penney's base of core customers?
· How will consumers perceive the changes? Could a low, stable price give the impression of lower-quality merchandise? Could the elimination of discounts give the impression of higher prices? Neither scenario matches the price-quality target for which the company is aiming.
· Perhaps the one thing J.C. Penney is known for or does well is drawing people in for the sale. What might be the unintended effects of conducting less advertising and promotional events?
The current CEO Marvin Ellison has not missed a beat to clean up Johnson's mess. Ellison, a veteran of Home Depot (HD), has improved Penney's long-struggling e-commerce business, bolstered its portfolio of brands and overhauled its management team. In Wall Street's eyes, the retailer's gain compares favorably with the declines seen at rivals such as Walmart and Sears Holdings (SHLD), which has been spiraling downward for years. JCP, though, is making improvements on its Web business and now share inventory information with its bricks-and-mortar stores. It also ran a test to allow customers to order merchandise online and pick it up later at physical stores. The effort was a success, and JCP plans to roll out the service at all locations before this year's back-to-school season.
In 2017 JCP announced it is implementing a plan to optimize its national retail operations as part of the Company's successful return to profitability. Under the plan, the Company expects to close two distribution facilities and approximately 130 – 140 stores. These strategic decisions will help align the Company's brick-and-mortar presence with its omnichannel network, thereby redirecting capital resources to invest in locations and initiatives that offer the greatest revenue potential. "We understand that closing stores will impact the lives of many hard working associates, which is why we have decided to initiate a voluntary early retirement program for approximately 6,000 eligible associates. By coordinating the timing of these two events, we can expect to see a net increase in hiring as the number of full-time associates expected to take advantage of the early retirement incentive will far exceed the number of full-time positions affected by the store closures," added Ellison.
"We believe closing stores will also allow us to adjust our business to effectively compete against the growing threat of online retailers. Maintaining a large store base gives us a competitive advantage in the evolving retail landscape since our physical stores are a destination for personalized beauty offerings, a broad array of special sizes, affordable private brands and quality home goods and services. It is essential to retain those locations that present the best expression of the JCPenney brand and function as a seamless extension of the omnichannel experience through online order fulfillment, same-day pick up, exchanges and returns," said Ellison. As a result of the store actions, JCPenney will close a distribution center located in Lakeland, Fla. in early June, at which time operations will transfer to the Company's logistics facility in Atlanta as part of a strategic effort to streamline store support services. The Company also is in the process of selling its supply chain facility in Buena Park, Calif. in an effort to monetize a lucrative real estate asset.
Offering unique brands is an integral part of the strategy. JCP brought back store brands such as St. John's Bay for women and Okie Dokie for babies that Johnson had angered customers by shelving. The company also has big plans for the Sephora "stores" in its stores and the launch of Fenty Beauty by Rihanna. It opened 28 Sephoras in 2015 and 60 more in 2016. JCP also carries former New York Giants Hall of Famer and TV host Michael Strahan's fashion line in more stores. JCP still has not recovered from the damage suffered under Johnson's reign. Revenue has fallen from $17.26 billion in 2011 to $12.26 billion in 2015 and $12.97 billion in 2016. The company's stock price has not recovered either. In the current competitive environment, J.C. Penney is struggling to gain recognition among young people. That is indicated by the top performing divisions, which include home, Sephora, footwear and handbags. It has a tight control on its inventory, reducing inventory by 8.8% over the prior year – That is good. Total sales dropped 1.8% and net income dropped as well. The company is operating 138 fewer stores. The stores represent about 14% of the company's locations but account for just 5% of its sales. About 5,000 employees lost their jobs as a result of the closures. Currently, J.C. Penney is not profitable because its operating strategy does not align with its pricing strategy.
J.C. Penney is anticipating closing eight of its department stores across the U.S. in 2018. It's part of the company's ongoing plan to right-size J.C. Penney's store fleet as more sales move online. J.C. Penney operates roughly 875 department stores today. Meanwhile, J.C. Penney is betting big on its beauty department and is pouring resources into beefing up make-up and hair services. Earlier this week, the company announced it would be hiring 6,500 stylists for its hair salons across the country, which are branded as "The Salon by InStyle." Like many of its peers, JC Penney continues to struggle to woo shoppers who are increasingly turning to Amazon and other online channels to browse and buy.
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2. Forbes Magazine
3. CBS news
4. Business Insider
6. USA Today
7. www.thestreet.com
Competitor Comparison
Net Margin 2 2.75 3 4 5 4.2999999999999997E-2 -7.5999999999999998E-2 6.2E-2 -8.9999999999999993E-3 4.8000000000000001E-2 68.5 41.6 18.8 17.3 26.4
Homework 4: Business-Level Strategies JC Penney ( )
Name: __________________________________
MGO403 Time: ____________
What business strategy did JCP attempt to follow under Ron Johnson in 2012? What is JCP's current business strategy?
Why do you believe so? (support your view with Value Chain analysis)
____________________ ….
Homework 4: Value Chain Analysis: JC Penney
Identify the major activities that may add incremental value or cost
value chain may be modified for a specific industry
Rate each activity of the firm as superior, equivalent, or inferior compared to competitors'
This analysis may help you understand or assess the type of strategy the company follows.
HW-4: Value Chain Analysis: JC Penney
Name: __________________________________
MGO403 Time: ____________
|Value Chain Category
|Observed Activity*
|Rating (S, E, I)
|Explain WHY
|Supply Chain Management
|Marketing and Sales
|Firm Infrastructure
|Human Resource Management
|Information systems
Note: Other columns may be added as needed for case analysis.
S, E, I = superior, equivalent, or inferior
* Observed activity may include capability, approach, etc.
** Rate activity as superior, equivalent, or inferior relative to competitors and explain WHY
Each activity should be examined relative to competitors' abilities. Accordingly, firms rate each activity as superior, equivalent, or inferior.
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This is a great roundup and critique of recent Ontario energy news. The comments on conservation are of particular importance as the MSM's profound ignorance of the Ontario electricity sector and inability to research or think critically means it never questions the Government spin on the subject.
In an electricity sector which has a 30+% surplus generating capacity and mostly fixed costs, conservation can only produce increased unit and system costs – especially when you throw increasing amounts of variable and unpredictable energy sources into the mix.
But then we have come to recognize that the Minister of Energy has never let real numbers colour his pronouncements.
Let's start with Ontario's grandfatherly (if your grandfather is extraordinarily dishonest), Minister of Energy:
Ontario's green energy strategy has attracted private sector investment that has helped create over 31,000 jobs and attracted over $24 billion in investment. The strategy has also fostered a culture of energy conservation, which has resulted in $4 billion in avoided system costs.
Bob Chiarelli | Ontario's bright energy future.
This statement is false – if you don't believe me and you are in Ontario, just wait for your September billing. Most of Ontario's electricity sector costs are now fixed – using less electricity usually saves nothing; occasionally it saves merely a small fraction (the fuel cost) of the rate Ontarians would pay for the avoided consumption.
A professional organization may finally be noting the 'conservation' debacle. This, from OSPE, impressed me last week:
Our current conservation programs are too focused on reducing demand regardless of the impact on the grid utilization factor. Reducing demand during a period when we have excess supply, as we have now, drives up electricity rates faster. The rising rates discourage badly needed investments in Ontario.
OSPE recommends conservation programs be modified to place greater emphasis on improving the grid utilization factor by focusing on reducing daily peak loads and critical peak loads (the hottest and coldest days in the year). We should reduce the emphasis on lowering night time load until there is a deficiency of base load supply. Once there is an outcomes focus and opt-in revised base/peak price plan as recommended …then the market will respond with integrated solutions offerings to better meet customer needs and specific situations….
Ontario Society Of Professional Engineers Re: EBR 011-9614 – Policy Proposal Notice: Conservation First: A Renewed Vision for Conservation in Ontario
Responsible professionals have a tough fight on their hands in stopping the enormous cost increases Ontario's wholesale electricity market has been experiencing since last winter.
Minister Chiarelli shares the media insert in the Toronto Star with a piece in which the solar lobby's CanSIA recommend the ministry pick solar as a winner, give it a guaranteed share of energy consumed, and feed-in tariffs, and net metering (based on "consumer demand" – which is nil based on how many people are willing to pay 5 times more for their electricity to ensure it comes from some doctor's roof instead of a public generator) … and, of course, including solar in conservation programming.
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- Posted on: Mar 26 2019
Glaucoma is known as the "silent thief of sight," because in the most common form, there are typically no early symptoms as the disease sneaks up on its victims, robbing them of side vision first and then, over time, zeroing in until it's like looking through a narrow tunnel. Finally, glaucoma takes away vision altogether.
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Gabriel Buzas, AV Consultant at Cordless discusses the current state of play and with regards to the security of AV technology in the workplace and the issues to be considered…
AV security in general is not where it should be yet, but it is viewed as increasingly important. AV operates on the boundary of the physical human world and the technology world (e.g. corporate network). In a corporate system, any point where human operated systems are interfacing with the network, even indirectly e.g. via an audio visual interface, is potentially a security threat.
What could happen if AV security isn't tight enough?
Nowadays information has an increasing value and data security is crucial. We see frequently in the media what can happen when data and information is not secured and handled with sufficient care. Currently, AV systems are not the focus of potential attacks primarily because they are harder to access remotely, and there are more convenient ways to attack a corporate system. As integration with IT systems increase and connecting AV devices to the network becomes the default approach, they soon they could easily become the weakest system in a corporate world if security measures are not applied correctly and in time.
What AV tech requires security features?
The first category of products that require security features includes anything that transmits data which carries valuable information e.g. wireless microphone systems, or audio or video distribution systems. Some of these offer a high level of data encryption and a restricted operational area. However, when we talk about AV security, it is not just about preventing information leakage, but also preventing piggybacking or interfacing, when an AV system is used to access other, more vital systems. Therefore, the second category is anything that communicates with other non-isolated systems e.g. the corporate network. Since more and more AV equipment is connected to IT networks, they all pose a potential point for intrusion. When designing such equipment, it is important to have clear and controlled demarcation between system elements that allows human interaction and interfacing with the outside world, and the elements accessing the network. For example, the firmware update is a process where malicious code can be planted into AV equipment.
How secure are AV products on the market now?
Some of the products currently available are secured using high level encryption. Even if someone captured the information transmitted wirelessly, the amount of time required to crack such encryption with brute force or AI would probably render the data outdated and useless. Unfortunately, some manufacturers seem to claim that their devices are secured, but tests sometimes prove otherwise – some manufacturers build in compensating controls*, which is a workaround and not a solution to a problem. The weakest points are around network communication, firmware and transmitted data handling. In most cases, we can only rely on what the manufacturer tells us about the security. It would be good to have an independent and unbiased certification program to rate AV equipment that can provide reassurance to anyone looking to integrate such devices with their network.
*: Compensating control is when a certain function cannot be achieved due to regulations or technical difficulties, so the manufacturer provides a workaround to achieve a similar effect or provide similar functions to what is required. Let's see an example. A piece of AV equipment wants to recognise the connected user device automatically when next time it connects. This is a desired function. For this, the equipment needs to store user device related data. However, regulation does not allow the data being stored. Deleting the data will not allow the AV equipment to recognise the user device. So the manufacturer decides to store the data but in an encrypted way.
Are legacy AV products and systems likely to have weaker or compromised security?
Legacy systems tend to be more isolated and as such, this reduces the risks of using the system to get to other vital systems. On the other hand, companies where information security tends to be vital are making efforts to keep their systems up to date. This provides the opportunity to introduce updated AV security.
Is a perceived lack of security becoming a barrier to some AV technologies being adopted?
Organisations that have tight security will have many restrictions and controls in place. A piece of technology may not be adopted if it does not meet security restrictions in place, although it could fit the business need. This sometimes makes the life of an AV consultant more difficult when designing a system. For example, banks want to test every single piece of equipment planned for an AV system and will reject everything due to insufficient security. Sometimes we end up with an AV system that is everything but futureproof due to security restrictions applied. This may greatly affect client experience, which is key in every AV system design.
How well do AV vendors and integrators understand security?
I think consultants, manufacturers, integrators and clients are all aware of the need for secure AV systems, but currently there is not enough focus on this. Manufacturers want to sell products that have to have certain security features, but sometimes this can only be achieved with compensation controls built-in, and this is where the problem is. Integrators are also aware of the security needs and they usually work together with the clients to create a 'secure enough' system. However, today when most AV equipment is on the network, the created system will only be as good as the knowledge and understanding of the people creating it. To give security the focus it needs, it is vital to have people with very good network and security knowledge throughout the supply chain, right from the consultant and client; through to the integrator and vendor.
Is it common to have to build in compensating controls to counter security flaws in AV products?
Yes, it is common to have compensating controls built in. Although, sometimes there are legitimate technological or business constraints, yet it is still bad practice to achieve the desired security level because this is a workaround, not a solution and as such it cannot offer the same security. Compensating controls in lieu of comprehensive data encryption might include the use of database security, network access control (NAC), or data leak prevention strategies.
Any final words of advice?
I think clients need to know and stick to their security requirements and should not settle with compensating controls. If desired security level cannot be achieved, the AV system needs to be redesigned – this is where consultants with integrators can help a lot.
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Her Excellency the Governor, Helen Kilpatrick, has announced the appointment of the Electoral Boundaries Commission 2015.
The commission will make recommendations for the division of the Cayman Islands into single member electoral districts. Its members include: Chairman Lisa R. Handley, PhD, from the United States (US), as well as local lawyers Adriannie Webb and A. Steve McField. The appointments follow consultation with the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition.
In accordance with sections 88 and 89 of the Cayman Islands Constitution Order of 2009, the commission's mandate requires it to submit a report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly that contains recommendations for the boundaries of 18 electoral constituencies, as well as the method by which each constituency will return one member to the Legislative Assembly.
Commission Chairman, Dr Handley, has provided electoral assistance in over a dozen countries, where she has served as a consultant on issues related to electoral boundary delimitation and electoral system design.
Her clients have included the United Nations Election Administration Division as well as various peacekeeping missions, the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP), and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).
In the past few years Dr Handley has participated in election projects in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Georgia, Haiti, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan and Yemen.
Meanwhile in the US, her clients have included the Department of Justice, several civil rights organizations, redistricting commissions, and scores of state and local jurisdictions.
Commission member Adriannie Webb is the Premier's nominee. A barrister currently in private practice, Ms Webb is a veteran of past electoral boundaries commissions including 2003 and 2010.
A member of the People's Progressive Movement, she has been active in politics and community affairs since returning to the Cayman Islands to work for Truman Bodden and Company after being called to the Bar in England in 1975.
This has included time spent on the Caymanian Protection Board (currently the Immigration Board) from 1977 to 1981.
In addition she is a founding member of both the Caymanian Bar Association and the Cayman Islands Business and Professional Women's Club. She has also served as vice president of Cayman Against Substance Abuse and assisted the National Trust as legal adviser.
The Leader of the Opposition recommended barrister A. Steve McField as a commission member. Licensed to practice law in the United Kingdom and the Cayman Islands since 1977, Mr McField is a former Crown Counsel who quickly moved into private practice.
Over the past decade or so he has also served on a dozen public sector boards including the National Roads Authority and the Cayman Islands Airports Authority.
A founding member and former president of the Caymanian Bar Association he has delivered speeches during the opening ceremony of the Grand Court, on topics such as: legal aid, the independence of the judiciary, as well as gangs and juvenile delinquency.
He has also addressed both the American Bar Association and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association more than 30 years apart. In addition he has represented the Cayman Islands at the United Nations Decolonisation Forum in 2010 and the first High Level Meeting of the Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories Council in 2012.
In preparing their report, the Constitution stipulates that Commission members must invite views from members of the public, and take account of the Cayman Islands' natural boundaries and existing electoral districts. They must also ensure, "so far as is reasonably practicable," that each constituency contains an equal number of persons qualified to be registered as electors.
The Constitution also requires that Cayman Brac and Little Cayman continue to return at least two members to the Assembly.
Officials say they expect the 2015 commission to submit its recommendations to the Governor within four months.
Government has already required that changes arising from the report will be implemented prior to the general elections presently scheduled for May 2017. The Commission's appointment follows Government's motion on electoral reform which was tabled in the Legislative Assembly in September 2014.
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Her Excellency the Governor, Helen Kilpatrick, has announced the appointment of the Electoral Boundaries Commission 2015.


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As the din of climate hysteria grows ever louder, the eco-pious and super-rich call for immediate and drastic action on climate change. Justin Trudeau, still licking his wounds from being outed for his multiple episodes of blackface and brownface, took more heat today as he's criss-crossing the country ahead of the forthcoming federal election with not one, but two private jets.
Calls for immediate climate action are accelerating, in fact we've seen numerous trial balloons floated from a complicit mainsteam media (or as Canada'a reigning Liberals call it "Approved Media").
These trial balloons / admonitions include:
Eating less meat, or no meat, or perhaps eat maggots or eat people, to reduce carbon output.
Driving less, fewer cars on the road, ban on gas powered vehicles, to reduce carbon output.
Have less children, or no children, to reduce carbon output.
And of course:
Fly less. Let's have fewer planes in the air, to reduce carbon output.
These guidelines are understandably hard sells for Joe Public, as many common people like to eat meat, or need a car to get to-and-from work, and children, as demanding as they can be, eventually grow up and can mow our lawns and do chores around the house.
So if we're serious about drastic climate action, right now, before the world ends, we need to do something that has maximum bang for the buck, while disrupting as few lives as possible. This way, the
rabble masses will see that our leaders and elites are serious and they have the will to take whatever action necessary to make this happen.
The top 50 countries in the world in terms of private jet ownership have a total fleet of nearly 18,000 jets. According to Statista, private jet ownership is soaring in most countries (as wealth inequality accelerates thanks to central bank interventions and 10 years of Cantillon Effects).
According to The Independent, the most popular private jet is the Cessna Citation XLS, which I believe climate alarmist Leonardo Di Caprio may be boarding in the picture below, having been shunted to the runway via a private helicopter…
A Cessna Citation XLS burns approximately 6,030kg of CO2 per three hour flight.
It's back-of-the-napkin, but let's say a typical jet does 4 legs per week, at 3 hour legs. We get:
17,947 jets X 6,030 kg CO2/flight X 4 flights/week X 52 weeks = 22,509,845,280 kilograms of Co2.
Over 22 billion kilos of C02. Per year.
But if we banned private jets, with immediate effect, no exceptions, very few working class and middle class people would be affected. In fact even upper class, low-tier wealthy would be unaffected, it would only affect the tiny sliver at the top of the wealth pyramid, the same ones who seem most vociferously adamant on drastic climate action now and who could best afford to make alternate arrangements for attending climate summits or other important events. Davos could be held via Skype, for example.
Taking the important step now will set the tone for the coming, rapid and drastic restructuring of every aspect of our lives, and it will be an easier pill to swallow when the elitists driving this change are leading the charge by example. Be the change you wish to see! #BanPrivateJets
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'Two and a Half Men' premiere is a ratings hit
HollywoodNews.com: 'Two and a Half Men' premiered last night with cast newcomer Ashton Kutcher, and it sounds like all the hype has paid off.
The show was reportedly a ratings hit last night as 27.8 million viewers tuned in, states RadarOnline.com. This amount is about twice as many that tuned in for last season's premiere.
Not only was the premiere a hit, but it was also the most watched 'Men' episode ever.
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Now my role in THIS post is just a student voicing out what he thinks.
I think that each candidate has their own abilities and uniqueness.
For example:
Lim Ben-Jie: He excels in the skills of communication and resources. Can stay friendly with the students while get things done.
Edbert Chia: He never overdone ANYTHING asked by the teachers. He just does what he's asked for. This is what I will call a typical Prefect.
Shubashini: A strict Prefect which is a very good asset in controlling the discipline of the students. She also plays an important role in controlling the Indians.
Yap Yow Chun: He's part Edbert and Ben-Jie himself. He doesn't overdone things and also quite friendly with the students while get things done.
Lee Chin Yung: Famous in leadership and planning. He's active in co-curriculum (maybe a bit TOO active) and good in studies as well. This is what I will call an ALMOST perfect student.
Nur Shahida: She plays an important role in controlling the Malays since IF I'm not mistaken; the Malays are sometime reluctant to listen to the Prefects.
Now with Ben-Jie as the Head Prefect, I think the school authority has a new definition for Prefects. Since I've said that Mr. Lim is excel in communication skills, I think the school authority thinks that Prefects are not supposedly be hated by the students.
With the new 'visi' in the Principal's mind, to become a 'sekolah kluster', I THINK she thinks that the school is OK with the student's discipline for our school is famous for the strictness in students discipline. She wishes that the students can be closer or what Edbert will say to have a closer bonding with the students. So in future, Prefects and students can cooperate more effectively.
With a higher cooperation between the students and the Prefects, our school can reach the 'visi' more quickly. Therefore, I think they choose Ben-Jie with a hope that he will help them in their effort to do it.
If anyone who is not too thick to realize, you will find that Lim Ben-Jie, Nur Shahida and Yap Yow Chun are Prefects who are better in communication skills comparing to other prefects. Lim Ben-Jie and Yap Yow Chun are already commented on the top the post about their communication skills.
Shahida is a VERY-VERY important person if the statement above IS the school's plan. She's the 'bridge' between the Malay student communities with the school authorities
I say something like that is just simply because that she is capable of speaking fluent Chinese, Malay and English. She is Malay, which make her job easier to be done among the Malay community, and she's a Prefect which 'links' the Malay community with the school authority.
So, I think that this batch of Prefects which emphasis in communication skills will a make HUGE difference in the history of Prefectorial Board and SMKTC.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
My voice
Now my role in THIS post is just a student voicing out what he thinks.
Posted by Titus at 8/04/2009
Labels: Crazy Me, Loony Mind, Scary School
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- e said...
thats it I'm just your typical prefect well well thats true but still I rather consider myself a motivator rather than your typical stuffy prefect
- August 5, 2009 at 11:59 PM


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Are they unreliable buckets? Are they all style and no substance? Is the GTV 2.0 Twinspark any good, or is the V6 a must-have? Is the Fiat 20v turbo the only one worth having? Have they already reached widely-known "classic" status with the requisite price jump?


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Term is over and it's time to go home for the holidays. I'm back in Norwich now and I've already settled back into a familiar routine – I'm back in the job I had during summer, reuniting with friends and generally taking time to relax!
The real trouble is, I don't really have much time to relax. With an January exam and my dissertation to focus on I know that I really need to get cracking on my work! But that's easier said that done…
I find that a really good way to make sure that you get everything done over the holiday period is to do little and often to start with, building up the work load as you go. Of course the holidays are important for giving yourself a break from uni and spending time with your families, so do the things you want to do, but also make time for your work.
I'm in the process of creating a study plan at the minute, because I know if I'm not strict with myself I wont be as focused on my work as I need to be.
While my job is quite flexible I am expected to work a fair amount, which is great and I appreciate the money, but it's another thing to fit into what is turning out to be quite a busy schedule! Personally, I need a lot of things going on, I get restless quite easily and having a range of things to fill my time with really helps.
But sometimes people can take on too much – I recently had to turn down a great volunteering opportunity for the Christmas period because I knew that I just wouldn't have enough time to do everything that I needed if I took it on.
So my advice for the holidays is to have fun, but also work hard! Make time for your work and if you're worried you won't – make a plan and stick to it. Also, be busy – but not too busy.
Most importantly, have a wonderful Christmas!


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The clock is ticking for landlords of energy-inefficient properties to make important decisions.
They have potentially less than four years in which to upgrade their stock – or dispose of it.
A new consultation has been launched, stating that the minimum standard for all private rental properties will be an EPC rating of E.
The requirement will apply from April 1, 2018. If a property does not meet the minimum E rating, it will not be possible to let it to tenants.
The requirement is given in the Department of Energy and Climate Change's two consultations on the Private Rented Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard Regulations. One consultation relates to domestic buildings (see first link) and the other to privately rented commercial properties.
The same minimum E rating requirement also relates to privately rented commercial properties.
The consultation is seeking industry reaction to how the proposed regulations will be implemented, which are part of the Government's plans to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050.
The consultation also refers to another deadline, April 1, 2016. From this date, private tenants will be able to ask their landlords for energy efficiency measures, which the landlords will not be able to "unreasonably" refuse.
This is long, but important documentation for agents and landlords.
On page 50 of the consultation on private rented property, it asks whether there should be a "soft" – ie, phased in – start. The regulations would initially apply to new tenancies but with a "hard backstop" date by which the requirements would have to apply to all tenancies.
The Government suggests that April 1, 2020, would be the date for this "hard backstop".
On page 51, the consultation goes on to ask whether tenancy renewals should trigger the requirement for compliance.


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The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that fans that wish to attend the public memorial of Kobe and Gianna Bryant can register for tickets online beginning Friday. The memorial will take place at 10 a.m. on Feb. 24 at Los Angeles' Staples Center.
Kobe and Gianna Bryant were among the nine killed in a helicopter crash in the Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas on Jan. 26. News of the "Black Mamba's" death shocked the world, with fans swiftly gathering outside the Staples Center to honor the Lakers legend.
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Fans can register to purchase tickets on the Ticketmaster Verified Fan website. Registration will be open until Feb. 17 at 10 p.m. PT. No purchase is necessary for registration.
Those who have registered will receive an email on Feb. 18. Verified fans will also receive a text with their personal access codes, allowing fans to participate in the public sale. If demand for tickets from verified fans exceeds supply, those who can buy tickets will be selected at random.
Public sales will begin on Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be priced at three different tiers of $224 each, two for $224 and $24.02 each.
The ticket prices reflect the jersey numbers of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, who wore the No. 24 and No. 2, respectively, as does the date of the memorial. Vanessa Bryant's announcement of the memorial on Instagram noted the significance of its scheduled date: 2-24-20. The month and day correspond to Kobe and Gianna's jersey numbers. The "20" matches the amount of years that Bryant played for the Lakers as well as the amount of years of Kobe and Vanessa's relationship.
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The Ford Bronco is a famous American 4X4 off-road vehicle. This 1970's model was among the first series called Early Bronco which were produced during 1965-1977. Three types of bodies were released; the fully-open Roadster, the single cabin pick-up Utility, and the Wagon which had a resin roof.
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One of the premier events in St. Pete/Clearwater, the Firestone Grand Prix races through the streets of downtown St. Pete as IndyCar's season opening event. This has been rescheduled for October 23rd-25th. The event is now the series finale only. Find more on the Firestone Grand Prix website HERE.


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It is my privilege to introduce you to our church. You'll discover that our passion is to glorify God by making disciples who make disciples one intentional relationship at a time. That is why we have a passion to provide a place where people, just like you can have a life-changing experience with God. We consider New Pleasant to be a training ground to equip people to engage culture right where God has them. God calls men and women to develop authentic relationships with the intention of influencing their entire community with the love of Christ. We desire to show those in our community the grace God has shown us.
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What should I wear?
At New Pleasant you will find a variety of dress styles. There are many who like to dress up and just as many who like casual attire. You will see suits to blue jeans. So we would encourage you to dress in whatever way makes you comfortable. All we ask is that you dress modestly.
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Is childcare available during worship services?
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Book: The Dragon Circle by Erich Penhoffcategories: Book, Viking Saga, Arctic Adventure, Battles of Vikings, Animl Spirits, Treasure, Supernatural
Erich Penhoffabout this book: Michael Keenan, a Boston Teenager is killed in a horrendous car crash. There is intervention fro the spirit world an he is successfully brought back to life, twice!
Now he has a added ability, he sees and can talk to ghosts. This new ability has him worried for his own sanity, he is also worried about his fathers simmering fear for his so called visions.
In the arctic he becomes the champion of a dozen spirits , the Ghosts survivors for a thousand years. He joins their sea battles against the pirates of Alexandria. He watches
the ships deck awash in blood, he sees the Raiders loot and take slaves. He learns the meaning of the word 'Berserkers', he becomes involved in the Vikings way of life.
Michael is tasked to give the ghost of these men the rest the have been waiting for the last thousand years. A viking funeral that will set their spirit free to join Odin and Thor in the great hall, Valhalla. The men want a pyre as is befitting to true Viking Raiders. Men that use their swords and battle axes better than all others.
Michael learns to trust the spirits, souls of animals and men, he talks to his mothers spirit and learns the of the quest that is required of him. In the end his father turns to help Michael finish his promise to the spirits. Now it takes Michael a little while to unearth the Scimitar that was promised to him by one of the dead men, it is his proof to his father he is empowered with the ability to see and talk to the ones that never reached the afterlife!
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Sales & Marketing Executive Brings Global Expertise in Global Channel Marketing
via NEWMEDIAWIRE – Generex Biotechnology Corporation (www.generex.com) (OTCQB:GNBT) (http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/GNBT/quote) is proud to announce the appointment of Mark J. Prioletti to the Board of Directors. He is a highly experienced marketing and business professional with over 35 years of success in the wireless communications industry for government, enterprise, and consumer segments in both the US and International markets. Mr. Prioletti had a distinguished career at Motorola, leading Channel Marketing & Sales, New Program Development, Partnership and Alliance Development to vastly expand the Motorola sales operations, which continually generated profitable revenue and growth for both emerging markets and mature businesses. With exceptionally strong skills in marketing strategy and sales operation, Mr. Prioletti adds valuable expertise to the Board of Directors.
"Mark Prioletti brings a wealth of sales and marketing experience and expertise to our Board of Directors," said Joseph Moscato, President & CEO of Generex Biotechnology. "In his long and successful career at Motorola, he was part of the mobile revolution that changed the communications industry, launching and promoting paging and cellular technologies throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. As we build Generex and the NuGenerex family of companies as an end-to-end solutions provider in healthcare, Mark will provide valuable insight in consumer engagement and channel marketing, and we look forward to working with him on the Board."
Mr. Prioletti commented on his appointment to the Generex Board, "I am drawn to Joe's vision to build Generex as an integrated life science holdings company. The company has done an amazing job establishing the business foundation for a transformational approach to healthcare. As in the cellular space, it is essential to embrace technology and engage customers across the spectrum of the industry, from manufacturers to healthcare systems, to physicians and patients, and I hope to provide experience and guidance to Joe and his management team as we grow Generex for the future."
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Time for me to get busy today - we are celebrating my son's 7th birthday this weekend and I have lots to do! Hope all is well with you and that you'll take time to get inky today!
Welcome to Paper Inkspirations!
Hi! My name is Krissy, welcome to my blog. I have been an avid paper-crafter for many years, my addiction started with scrapbooking and has evolved to card-making. It all started when I realized that I had forgotten to buy a card for my nephew's birthday. Looking at my ever-expanding collection of scrapbook supplies, I thought I'd made a card for him. Since then, I've been hooked on card-making and my scrapbooks have been collecting dust. Someday I'll get back to them... I have two beautiful boys and a wonderful & supportive husband and I work at the Preschool at our church. When I'm not spending time with my family or making cards, I enjoy being active in our church. Life is good! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy your visit.
Take time to get inky today....
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Hoppin' with Core'dinations
Time for me to get busy today - we are celebrating my son's 7th birthday this weekend and I have lots to do! Hope all is well with you and that you'll take time to get inky today!
25 comments:
- Tenia Nelson said...
So so cute!!
- October 13, 2012 at 9:34 AM
- email@example.com said...
Love the dimension and bright fun colors!
- October 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM
- craftymom205 said...
Cute card.
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- October 13, 2012 at 11:08 AM
- Sue D said...
Very cute birthday card. I like your coloring and the glitter and the sanded and embossed background.
- October 13, 2012 at 11:18 AM
- Suzanne C said...
Sweet & Yummy Birthday card! Love that embossed background and Fluffles having his cupcake!
- October 13, 2012 at 12:02 PM
- Janelle Stollfus said...
Really happy card, it made my morning! I want to dry emboss a whole lot more with this paper!
- October 13, 2012 at 12:12 PM
- Iris said...
So cute. Love the cat. Iris
- October 13, 2012 at 1:07 PM
- Miriam Prantner said...
What a cute card! Love the embossing and sanding and the sparkle you added!
- October 13, 2012 at 1:19 PM
- Kristine Reynolds said...
Love your card! Looks like you fell in love with sanding the embossed cardstock too...my new favorite thing to do.
- October 13, 2012 at 1:42 PM
- Carol said...
Such a fun project! Thanks for the inspiration!
Carol B
- October 13, 2012 at 2:16 PM
- Karenladd said...
Couldn't be cuter!! I always love that kitty image and the embossed background is so fun!
- October 13, 2012 at 4:20 PM
- Barbara said...
Cute , cute, cute. I already have that embossing folder and some sheets of Core'dination papers. I'm on my way to making a card! Great idea!
- October 13, 2012 at 6:22 PM
- Sherry Butcher said...
Fun and cute. TFS
- October 13, 2012 at 6:40 PM
- Sue VanDeVusse said...
This is so cute and happy! Love the embossed bg and the blue and green together.
- October 13, 2012 at 7:20 PM
- Annette Witherspoon ♥ said...
This is adorable. I love how the embossed paper turned out!! I need to make some children's birthday cards for my stash. Glad to be hopping with you!
- October 13, 2012 at 9:11 PM
- lynda said...
cute card! I really like the embossing on the coredinations!
- October 13, 2012 at 10:19 PM
- Carmen O. said...
What an adorable card. Definitely would bring a smile to any recipients face.
- October 13, 2012 at 10:31 PM
- Barb Turpin said...
What a perfect match with that embossing folder, the Core'dinations and that cute cupcake kitty...fabulous little birthday card!
- October 13, 2012 at 10:33 PM
- Denise Bryant said...
Sweet card! Love all the Fluffles designs!
- October 13, 2012 at 11:00 PM
- wendyp said...
super cute, Krissy!
- October 13, 2012 at 11:17 PM
- Stephanie (Arty Carty) Lee said...
sooo cute with all that glitter Krissy!!
- October 14, 2012 at 10:33 AM
- StampendousGraphics said...
Thanks for sharing this adorable card, Krissy! Fluffles looks so happy up on his cupcake with his glittery sprinkles! Great job!
- October 14, 2012 at 1:51 PM
- Curt in Indy said...
This turned out so cute! Love the image, and love the background. I always forget about my core'dinations paper. Hope you are doing well! Happy Halloween! Best, Curt
- October 31, 2012 at 8:31 AM
- Core'dinations said...
This is the HAPPIEST card ever! LOOOVE and thanks so much for playing along!
- November 30, 2012 at 9:18 AM
- Tina Connolly said...
Such a cute card, love it!
- December 1, 2012 at 6:22 AM


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UK Study Finds Many Disabled Adults Are 'Invisible' Autistics
UK researchers have discovered that many adults with a severe learning disability fit the definition of autism.
Investigators discovered that the adults are likely to be living in a private household, resulting in an underestimation of autism prevalence.
Dr. Terry Brugha, professor of psychiatry at the University of Leicester, led the research on discovering "invisible" cases of autism with his research published by the NHS Information Centre. The report presents findings from a new study based on a sample of people with learning disabilities living in private households and communal care establishments.
"We were surprised by how many adults with moderate to profound learning disability had autism because previous estimates pointed to lower rates in this group.
"Because they form a very small part of the adult population, when we added these new findings to the rate we had previously found in adults living in private households, and able to take part in our national survey in 2007, the overall percentage of adults in England with autism did not increase significantly over our 2007 estimate of 1 percent."
"Our finding that about 60 percent of men with profound learning disabilities and 43 percent of women with profound learning disabilities have autism has never been shown previously. It may also seem surprising how many live at home with parents or carers who provide 24 hour care and shoulder a considerable burden: 42 percent of men and 29 percent of women with severe learning disabilities living with family members and in other private households have autism.
"Taken together with the 2007 survey findings this means that most adults with autism live in private households, and before these two surveys they remained largely invisible."
Brugha added, "This new information will be of particular importance for those who plan and provide services to support those with learning disabilities. In March 2010, the government published a national strategy for autism and guidance for the condition, with the view to improving the quality of services provided to adults with autism in England.
"Such improvements can only be achieved if the number of people with recognised and unrecognised autism is quantified. The strategy gave special emphasis to the need to train staff who have responsibility for identifying people with autism and their care. It will be vital to repeat such studies in future years in order to make sure that the national strategy is working effectively."
Dr. Sally-Ann Cooper of the University of Glasgow, who also contributed to the latest study, commented: "Until now, routine statistics have not been gathered on the numbers of people with learning disabilities who also have autism, leaving this as a hidden problem. Our study clearly shows that the more severe to profound an adult's learning disability is, the more likely they will be found to have autism if actually assessed."
Source: University of Leicester
Nauert PhD, R. (2018). UK Study Finds Many Disabled Adults Are 'Invisible' Autistics. Psych Central. Retrieved on September 26, 2020, from https://psychcentral.com/news/2012/02/01/uk-study-finds-many-disabled-adults-are-invisible-autistics/34334.html
Last reviewed: By a member of our scientific advisory board on 8 Aug 2018
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Laura Joyce
A British expat who made a fortune organizing an infamous bar crawl in Magaluf and now owns a nightclub there, was detained by Spanish police on suspicion of masterminding a holiday food poisoning scam.
A heavily pregnant Laura Joyce, 37, was arrested on Majorca this week.
She is suspected of being the ringleader of a scam that used touts at hotels to entice British tourists into faking symptoms of gastric illness to get compensation, legal sources claimed in local media reports.
Five other people are also said to have been detained. Joyce's mother was arrested as well, but has since been cleared of suspicion, reports say.
Joyce's passport was confiscated before the mother-of-two, who is due to give birth next month, was released from custody pending further inquiries.
Their arrest comes amid a clampdown by authorities on sickness scams on the holiday island, which is visited by more than 2.5 million British tourists a year.
Cehat, the Spanish hotel and apartment trade body, estimates that Britons have cost them $146 million in food poisoning claims over the past three years. The scam Joyce is suspected of running is said to have raked in up to $16 million.
Hotels hired private detectives to build up dossiers of allegedly fake scams.
Hundreds of claims were investigated by authorities in Majorca after police were handed a dossier by lawyers acting for the Mac Hotels group, suggesting that its losses alone could be as high as $6 million, based upon 273 suspect claims from nearly 800 vacationers.
UK travel agent body ABTA has warned that the fraudulent sickness claims have become such an issue that it threatened to make British tourists unwelcome in Spain.


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Kangaroo Island Gourmet Gallop
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The Kangaroo Island Gourmet Gallop is on today and I'm sure many are enjoying the delicious food and fun at the races, this is just a practice ready for the big one in February. I see Sally Morris in this pic today, last years winner in the Fashion of the fields I wonder who will win this years?
For details on the races and a great competition, worth $1684.00!! see this link .


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A 99-year-old woman from the Netherlands has finally ticked "getting locked up" off her bucket list.
Police in the Netherlands came to help Annie after her niece contacted them about her bucket list.
Annie was brought to the police station and "locked up" with handcuffs on and she looks like she had an absolute ball.
She spent a short time sitting in a cell before she was released.
The police shared photos on Facebook and said it was "a day to remember".
The face of her though.


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text: Those whose mind and intellect are wholly merged in God, who remain constantly established in identity with God and have finally become one with God, reach the state of liberation from rebirth. He who with reason firm and free from doubt, rejoices not on obtaining what is pleasant and does not feel perturbed on meeting with the unpleasant, that knower of Brahma lives eternally in identity with Brahma. The pleasures which are born of sense-contacts are verily a source of suffering only though appearing as enjoyable to worldly-minded people. They have a beginning and an end. It is for this reason that a wise man does not indulge in them. He, who is happy within himself, enjoys within himself the delight of the soul, and even so is illumined by the inner light; such a person identified with Brahma attains Brahma who is all Peace. The seer whose sins have been wiped out, whose doubts have been dispelled by knowledge, whose disciplined mind is firmly established in God and who is actively engaged in the service of all beings, attains Brahma, who is all Peace. To those wise men that are free from lust and anger, who have subdued their mind and have realized God, Brahma, the abode of eternal peace, is present all round.


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Recently, a Visbeen Architects designed condo has been put on the market and this River House condo separates itself with a Tuscan flare.
This tailor-made luxury home, features original built-ins and custom cabinetry. The 3000 square-foot main level is home to everything from the kitchen to the master suite. The combined dining and living space makes entertaining easy, while a private den and study allow for more privacy. A guest room, complete with its own bathroom and closet space make this the perfect place to host friends and family.
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I am reading the letters that the apostle Paul wrote now and enjoying them very much. It made me think about Paul and him being, what he called, the chief of sinners when he was persecuting Christians.While on the road to Damascus. He was one we probably would have given up on for much less than what he did to persecute Christians. But God can take the meanest, the dirtiest, the ugliest among us and make us clean. That's what He did with Paul, and just look at what a change Paul made.
Look where Paul came from: He was born in Tarsus, educated in Jerusalem under Gamaliel. He was a tentmaker by trade. He approved of Stephen's death and persecuted Christians to their death.
Look where Paul was going: Paul was on his way to Damascus with a couple of friends taking letters written to fellow Jews in Damascus, to arrest Christians and take them back to Jerusalem to be punished.
Look how Paul was stopped: As he was traveling and coming near Damascus, about midday a bright light from the sky flashed suddenly around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying, "Saul, Saul! Why do you persecute me?"
Look how Paul changed: He asked the Lord, "What shall I do, Lord?" and the Lord told him to get up and go into Damascus, and there he would be told everything that God had determined for him to do. He was blind and his companions took him by the hand and led him into Damascus.
Ananias, a devout man according to the Law and was highly respected by the Jews living there. He came to Paul and said, "Brother Saul, receive your sight," Ananias told him that the God of our ancestors had chosen him to know his will, to see his righteous Servant, and to hear him speaking with his own voice. He said he would be a witness for him to tell everyone what he had seen and heard. Then he told him to arise and be baptized and wash away his sins calling on the name of the Lord (Acts 22:1-16).
Look at the wonderful servant of God Paul became: God used Paul mightily from that day forward. He was a missionary in love with the Lord. He wrote letters to the churches which take up much of our New Testament.
The thing I am thinking about is that God can take the scoundrel, the vilest of sinners, the dirtiest, the ugliest among us and make us clean. He can forgive and forget. That person can become a great servant of God. Let us look at each person we meet through the eyes of our Lord and see in him a soul that is worthy of being saved, and let us go about teaching him the precious gospel of Christ.


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James Franco and Seth Rogan Spoof Kanye West's "Bound 2"
Kanye West has been the butt of jokes lately, and now Kim Kardashian has been dragged into the mix.
The media, and fans have ripped West's music video "Bound 2" to shreds. The video features Kim Kardashian topless riding on a motorcycle with the rapper. The cinematography in the beginning of the video is gorgeous, but then it all goes downhill when the couple appear on-screen.
Now, comedian Seth Rogen has teamed up with James Franco to spoof the video in a parody they call "Bound 3." Check them out below.