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Lower Lonsdale

Lower Lonsdale continues to be an exciting hub of activity as the City works to build a sustainable community for all those living and working in what will be one of Greater Vancouver's best neighbourhoods. Lower Lonsdale is part of the original North Vancouver town site, bordered on the north by Keith Road and on the south by the waters of the Burrard Inlet. It is the only part of North Vancouver that has very easy access to Downtown because of the Seabus (ferries that go back and forth between the heart of Downtown and North Vancouver all day).

The City is working to meet residential and commercial demands in the area. Phase 2 of the Pinnacle development Lonsdale North Vancouver BC south of East Esplanade is near completion, including significant new areas for the public.

While a few “character” homes remain, the vast majority have been replaced by apartments and townhouse developments. Some of the newer construction offers fantastic views of Burrard Inlet and Downtown Vancouver. In 1997, City Council approved a development plan for a portion of Lower Lonsdale known as the Lower Lonsdale Planning Study Area (LLPSA). The LLPSA development plan addressed site assembly, building heights, site planning, open spaces, pedestrian linkages, traffic and amenities, as well as enhanced streetscapes, view corridors, and attractive skylines. These considerations are now a significant component of the City of North Vancouver's Official Community Plan, and have shaped the recent developments in the area.

Lower Lonsdale now consists mainly of multi-family or commercial/retail properties. It is full of apartments and thus houses many of the young people of the City of North Vancouver. Its real estate offers both some of the most reasonable prices on the North Shore and some of the most expensive, particularly for new apartments.

Lower Lonsdale continues to add exciting new inventory of residential and commercial developments, as well as shops, restaurants, galleries and museums. Amenities such as the John Braithwaite Community Centre, the City's first multi-purpose facility offering more than 35,000 sq. ft. or social, recreation and general community use space, and public open space such as Jack Loucks Court, have made Lower Lonsdale one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods in the Greater Vancouver area in which to live and work. Lonsdale is served by two community schools, Ridgeway Elementary, Queen Mary Elementary, Carson Graham Secondary and Sutherland Secondary School.

The Lower Lonsdale Business Association works to represent the interests of the Lower Lonsdale business community by fostering a positive business environment for the benefit of the community at large. The purposes of the Association are to promote business growth and development, community spirit and good business citizenship, public understanding of community planning, and to actively participate in it, the business interests of the merchants of North Vancouver, and the educational, charitable, athletic and community endeavors of North Vancouver.

Lonsdale Quay

Relax and enjoy Vancouver's best view from the North Shore's waterfront market & shops! With over 80 specialty shops and services, Lonsdale Quay Market and Shops is the premier destination at the gateway to the North Shore. Featuring a fresh food market with local products, an international food court, specialty shops featuring local designers, kid’s shops & play area, restaurants & a boutique hotel and spa, your visit at the market is sure to be an unforgettable experience!


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Maxim Starcke is a South African composer, multi-instrumentalist (saxophones, classical/electric guitar and electric bass), music producer, artist and educator, born and living in Cape Town.

He received a Bmus at the South African College of Music UCT in 2004, majoring in composition, classical guitar with a distinction in ethnomusicology. He was awarded the Meyer Levinson prize for best original composition in 2003. Later in 2012 Starcke received his Masters in Composition with distinction, supervised by Emeritus Prof Peter Klatzow and Dr Morne Bezuidenhout.

In 2011, during the research for his dissertation ‘Aspects of Landscape Music’, Starcke was awarded the UCT Jules Kramer overseas travel award to visit Norway where he interviewed electric guitarist Eivind Aarset. In 2010 he visited Yale University, USA, to interview American composer Ingram Marshall. Aarset and Marshall were both included as part of the study topic for his dissertation. During this time, Starcke composed a portfolio of works consisting of the electro-acoustic piece ‘Stroompie’ and orchestral works ‘Overberg Suite’ and ‘esCape’ (the latter two premiered by the Cape Town Goema Orchestra in 2012 and 2013 respectively). In August 2014 the Cape Town Goema Orchestra premiered his piece ‘Transcending Landscape’ for soprano saxophone and string orchestra at the South African College of Music.

New Music SA (the South African section of the International Society for Contemporary Music) commissioned Starcke to compose a 10 minute work for performance with the South African New Music Ensemble at the 2014 edition of the Unyazi IV Electronic Music Festival in Johannesburg. The South African New Music Ensemble (Jill Richards, Morne van Heerden, Frank Mallows, Waldo Alexander, Marguerite Spies, Brydon Bolton, conducted by Gerben Grooten) premiered ‘Stroompie: Continuo’ at the Goethe Institute on September 11th 2014.

In 2013, Starcke produced a live album with Ronan Skillen entitled ‘Forgery’ and is currently producing the forthcoming album ‘Incantations’ by Souls Of Ancient Fish, a collaboration with SA/Aus poet/journalist Ruben Mowszowski and African Music lecturer/icon Dizu Plaatjies. In 2016 he released two albums, ‘Cape Dimensions’ (premiered at the Unyazi Festival 2016 with Brydon Bolton and Frank Mallows) and ‘Offworld’ (launched at The Forge in Kalk Bay, which featured Matthew Rice, Tom Glenn and Byron R. Howell). 2017 so far has seen the release of the second Starcke + Skillen collaboration album entitled ‘Shapeshifter’ in collaboration with film-maker/VJ Tom Glenn. During 2015-2017, Starcke produced the sound and music for ‘Karoo Disclosure’, led by artist Deborah Weber, a collaborative video-art exhibition held at the Iziko SA Museum that comments on the effects of controversial hydraulic fracturing (AKA fracking) prospecting in the Karoo. in August 2017, Mowszowski and Starcke launched new surround-sound recordings for an installation at iMPAC Festival in Pretoria, soon to be released as a digital album.

Starcke has also worked and performed with SA jazz vocalist Lisa Bauer (performing at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2011 and on her SAMA-nominated album ‘Finding A New Way’); at several annual editions on the On The Edge of Wrong Festival; with Norwegian improvisors Morten Minot Kristiansen & Torgrim Mellum Stene in Oslo, Norway; with Øyvind Skarbø & MotSol at St Georges Cathedral, Cape Town; songwriter Matthew Rice; Starkravingsane; jazz/rock quartet Cascade; afro-funk group Alan Funk; toured Holland and Swaziland with afro-rock-pop project Hot Water; extreme metal band Damnatia; performance artist Leila Anderson (sound design for ‘Shlof shoyn mein kind’ performed at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown & ‘Exotic Alien’, EOW Festival); theatre director Sanjin Muftiç (short film ‘Stripped’); film director Ben Collins (short film ‘Screenplay’) and documentary film-maker Damien Schumann (music for new malaria medicine venture films), amongst many other events, bands and projects.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Methadone Clinic Hearing (Healing Way)

Wednesday December 5, 2012
City Hall Courtroom 426
The Oral Arguments for Appeal of the Healing Way Methadone Clinic will be held in Court Room 426 in City Hall before Judge Idee Fox at 10AM on 12-5-12.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Mayfair Business Association, MayfairCivic Association and Mayfair CDC

Contact:          MiaHylan                               FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE
Phone:             215-888-1243

Festivities Kick-Off at 1pm at Cottman and Frankfordwith Tree Lighting at Roughly 4PM
On Sunday December 2, 2012

            The Mayfair Business Association (MBA), Mayfair Civic Association (MCA) and Mayfair CDC (MCDC) are excited to announce the formation of the Mayfair Christmas Village with Craft Fair and Tree Lighting.  Previously the MBA and MCA had hosted a Christmas tree lighting in various areas of our neighborhood including atCottman and Frankford along with Frusco’s Steaks Courtyard; however with public urging for a centrally located tree as well as the success of the MCDC’s Farmers Markets preview, the organizations decided to team up and put a new spin on an old classic and create a new tradition with our first ever Christmas Village.  MCDC Chairman and MCA President Joe DeFelice stated that “the addition of the Christmas Village will further add to all the great things that are already going on in Mayfair and further supplant Cottman and Frankford as a major shopping and social destination for Philadelphians and beyond.  Mayfair has long held pride in the Christmas season as it is on display on every block in our neighborhood during late November and December and we believe it is time to take that display to the doorway of our neighborhood.”

The Christmas Village will contain some of the vendors thatwere prominent at the Mayfair Farmers Market such as Stern Farms, Wild FlourBakery, Desiree’s Deserts, the Grey Lodge Pub, Cardinal Hollow Winery, GreatAwakenings Coffee Company and many more including Craft vendors such asHeadquarters Art, Pretty Cool Crochet, Steel Your Idea Wine Racks and many morevendors selling candles, ornaments, homemade baked goods, handmade jewelry,crafts and artisan goods.  MBA jack of alltrades Lisa Greco believes that this will be the finest tree lighting to dateand added that “With the success built off an ever growing Thanksgiving Parade,this Village and Tree Lighting are shaping up to be the best one ever.  We are happy to have our Parade GrandMarshalls, MCA President Joe DeFelice, Tacony Civic President Mary Benussi andHolmesburg Civic President Rich Frizell, on hand to light the tree and furtherexpound on the parade theme of Neighborhood Unity.”

Aside from the tree and the crafts, the Village will haveexciting entertainment for the children and the children at heart such as theYuletide vocals of Trish Paffen, music by other neighborhood artists, free hotchocolate giveaways and a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus.  MCA Sgt at Arms Donny Smith believes that“this year is gonna rock.  We are alreadybecoming an entertainment hub with our Annual May Fair, events for the Childrenlike our Annual Easter Egg Hunt and weekly Pennypack Park Concerts, who will beproviding sound by the way.”

This event will be held rain or shine and is expected to bejust another reason that Mayfair remains a great place to live, work and raisea family.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Mayfair Civic Association November Meeting Minutes

Mayfair Civic Association Meeting
Monday, November 19, 2012
Lower Mayfair Recreation Center

Board Members Present
Joseph DeFelice, Pete McDermott, Kevin Leonard, ,Anna Stacey, Donny Smith, Lisa Greco, Mia Hylan, John Jenkins, James Ortlieb, Milt Martelack
Board Members Absent
Dana Lambie, Mike Williams, Mike Serverson, Melinda Mulvenna, Suzann St. Marie, Megan Whalen, Mike Ennis
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting called to order at 7:38 pm by President Joe DeFelice.
President Joe DeFelice asked for a round of applause in recognition of all the work put in by the Mayfair Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade Committee members Lisa Greco, Donny Smith, Pete McDermott, Kevin Leonard and Mia Hylan.
Vacant residential lot between Ryan Ave and Cottman Ave (3500 block) Update
The MCA is working with local attorney to parcel off the property acquired by the previous board of the MCA to sell to neighbors. At this point, it is recommended that the MCA go through the process to get the subdivision approved and the parcels separated out as independent units. The lawyer handling this issue requires a $4000.00 trust retainer to take the issues before the zoning board. Extreme Towing continues to tow any unregistered cars off of the property.
Membership and By-Laws Update
Review of by-laws changes from previous meetings requires that voting members be paid members of the civic association. If interested in membership, attendees were asked to see Sergeant at Arms, Donny Smith or Assistant Sergeant at Arms, John Jenkins to obtain an application and pay for membership. Applications can also be obtained at the Mayfair Civic Association website at

Treasurer's Report
Treasurer Kevin Leonard reports that the current balance is $4229.48.
Previous Balance as of 9/15/12: $4114.85
Deposits:  $1099.63
Withdrawals:  $985.00
Methadone Clinics Update
The Healing Way is still going forward with the oral arguments hearing scheduled for 11/05/12. Currently, via donations, $3000 has been raised for the neighbors’ defense fund to help offset ongoing legal costs incurred by the case. Any other donations for the defense fund can be sent to Mattioni Law Firm located at 399 Market St. Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19106. More information is available on the MCA website
The Mayfair Civic Association will be arranging for buses to bring neighbors down to the hearing.
The Holmesburg Civic association and representatives from other local businesses, civic associations and politicians’ offices participated in a meeting with Northeast Treatment Centers (NET) about the possible placement of another methadone clinic on State Road next to Sweet Lucy's. The Holmesburg Civic Association is opposed to this treatment center and the MCA will write a letter in support of the HCA'a opposition of the methadone clinic for the November 28, 2012 zoning hearing.
 New Zoning
Applicant: Pastor Thomas Buck of the Westminster Mayfair Presbyterian Church at 6300 Harbison Ave. (Harbison and Brous Ave). 19149
Attorney Joe Beller and Pastor Buck are seeing permission for the removal of an existing monument sign and for the erection of one new free-standing animated L.E.D. message wallboard. The use of an animated sign is not permitted in this zoning district (Residential). Pastor Buck and Attorney Joe Beller provided handouts and pictures for meeting attendees and the MCA board of the new proposed sign.
Not opposed.

Applicant: Benzenia Drake for Fishers of Knowledge Day Care Center 7153-57 Frankford Ave. 19135.
Ms. Drake is applying for the erection of a flatwall awning accessory to the use of a child daycare facility. The proposed awning is not permitted to extend beyond the frontage of the window/door facade. The top of the proposed awning is not permitted to extend higher than 14ft above the street line.  The sign was put up quicker than expected and the sign coverage exceeds the allowed percentage that the city allows.
Ms. Drake was asked to consider joining the MBA, actively participate in Community Events, and to pledge to clean the outside sidewalk and property daily as part of the provisos.
Not opposed with provisos
Mayfair Farmers' Market
The last Mayfair Farmers' Market of 2012 was held on 10/14/12. There are plans to hold a full time market starting in either April or May 2013.
Mayfair Christmas Village
The Mayfair Christmas Village and Craft Fair is scheduled for Sunday December 2, 2012. There will be 30 vendors at the intersection of Cottman and Frankford. Several of the vendors who participated in the Fall Festival/Farmers' Market previews will be attending. The Mayfair Christmas Village will be held from 1-4pm. Tables are $10 each if anyone is interested in participating.
Mayfair Christmas Tree Lighting The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies will start at 4pm and the tree lighting will be held at dusk.  This year the tree will be lit by the Grand Marshals of the parade, MCA president Joe DeFelice, Tacony Civic Association president, Mary Benussi, and Holmesburg Civic Association president, Rich Frizell. President Joe Defelice asked that recognition and thanks be given to Bill Frusco who had donated the tree and hosted the event in the past. The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at the Frankford and Cottman intersection in front of Republic Bank. A “Toys for Tots” drop off box and a box for donating gently used books and DVD's for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will also be there.
Mayfair Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade Update
"Neighborhood Unity" was the theme of this year's parade 11/18/12 starting at noon.  The parade route was from Rhawn Street to Knorr Street. The Presidents of the 3 civic associations, Joe DeFelice (Mayfair), Mary Benussi (Tacony) and Rich Frizell (Holmesburg) were the Grand Marshals and the parade appeared to go off without any major issues. Parade committee member Donny Smith asked that special recognition be given to the 15th police district for their support despite the recent change in district captains.

Mayfair Dog Park Update
A fundraiser was held at the Grey Lodge Pub on 11/10/12 with raffles and a 3-hour afternoon happy hour with cash bar. The committee was looking to raise money to file for 501c3 status and has approximately $500 currently which should be enough to get the process started. The committee had met previously with Barry Bressler, Chief of Staff for Philly Parks and Recreation, who states that Parks and Recreation is willing and interested in including a dog park somewhere in the neighborhood but the location is yet to be determined. Money for fencing and long term maintenance needs to be raised (approx. $10,000).
Mayfair Clean-up Committee Update
A volunteer team of neighbors led by Jim Ortlieb and Anna Stacey continue to hold clean-ups assisted by CLIP. Most recently they did the Frankford Ave Business Corridor, the Mayfair Playground at Mayfair Elementary and Mayfair Memorial Playground at Lincoln High School. The committee also removed the planter boxes from out front of Family Dollar on Frankford Ave which were being used as trash cans and ashtrays.
The next committee is always looking for suggestions for areas in the neighborhood that could use a cleanup. Make any suggestions about areas that need a clean-up via their Facebook page at "Mayfair Clean-Up".
Mayfair Memorial Playground (at Lincoln High School) Update
The first birthday celebration and Halloween Spooktacular fundraiser at MMP was held on Saturday, 10/27/12 from noon to 2pm. Kids under 10 were able to decorate a mini-pumpkin and play Halloween themed games. All proceeds continue to go towards new fencing and equipment at the playground.
CDC update
The CDC continues to explore a Business Improvement District (BID) for Holmesburg/Mayfair to spur business development.
The CDC is also exploring a Greening Grant of $30,000 from the city for cleaning graffiti off the poles and cleaning up the business corridor.
CDC is working with a conservatorship of a house at Sheffield and Frankford, take the property, and clean it up. The CDC was granted temporary custody of the property however the Court stalled this on the condition that the owner would install new windows and flooring in the house. The house will be put back on the market and the neighbors have not had to deal with any ongoing issues related to rats and birds in the neighborhood.

Open Discussion
Captain Frank Bachmeyer was presented with a plaque courtesy of the Mayfair Town Watch and the Mayfair Civic Association. Members of the Tacony Town Watch, Tacony Civic Association and the Northeast Quality of Life Coalition also presented Captain Bachmeyer with a plaque in recognition of his services to the neighborhoods.
The MCA welcomed Captain John McCloskey, new captain of the 15th police district. Captain McCloskey spoke briefly and wants to focus on drug corners within the 15th police district as it spills over into the quality of life of the area and an increase in communication between the community and his officers.
Newly re-elected State Representative Kevin Boyle was present to address issues regarding issues and concerns in the neighborhood. His office is aware of the issues happening in Lower Mayfair and he and his staff are available at their district office at 7518 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19136 or via phone (215) 331-2600 to address any issues. Rep. Boyle's district office is also a designated drop off point for canned goods for families in the area. Rep. Boyle took several questions regarding the proposed methadone clinics in the area.
The President of the Frankford Civic Association addressed quality of life issues in Frankford based on the influx of treatment centers and people seeking treatment in their neighborhood.  He encouraged the people of Holmesburg to fight the placement of the methadone clinics based on his observed negative impact on the Frankford community.
Lisa Deeley, representative from Bobby Henon's office. Ms. Deeley spoke of the newly created Problem Properties Advisory Committee. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 6-8pm at St. Bernard's. Councilman Henon and the PPA committee have issued subpoenas of neighbors to address ongoing issues with their problem properties. Go on the councilman's website and click on the "Bad Neighbor Initiative" to report problem properties.
Ms. Deeley encouraged a neighbor who was having issues with motorcycles and noise producing vehicles to discuss it with the 15th Police District.
Ms. Deeley stated that they are looking into a complaint that they had received last week regarding the parking restrictions around Robbins and Hawthorne around the schools. Members of the senior center and the preschool are unable to park around the school during school hours.
Councilman Henon's district office is located at 6730 Torresdale Ave and his staff are there Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm
Chris Pienkowski a representative from Councilman-at-Large, David Oh's office was also present and briefly discussed the coverage area of the Councilman-at-Large.
A neighbor asked a question about the potholes in the alleyways between houses. She has been trying to get the neighbors behind her home to help with the cost of filling the holes of their shared driveway but they do not appear to be interested. She wanted to know what her legal responsibilities were if something happened because of the hole. It was recommended that she either fill in the hole herself or at least fill in the hole on her half of the driveway.
Mayfair Town Watch VP Joe Conboy asked about how to get trash picked up in the rear driveway of a neighborhood instead of out front.
In order to receive driveway trash pickup a resident of the block must write a letter to Clarena Tolson, Streets Commissioner at Municipal Services Building 1401 JFK Blvd. Rm 730 Philadelphia, PA, 19102 and make a formal request.
 Mayfair Town Watch Update
 The group is still looking for volunteers to become regular patrol members. More information can be found on Facebook under "Mayfair Town Watch" or at Applications and information were also present at the meeting.
Mayfair Town Watch President Anna Stacey reiterated the need for new members to patrol the streets with current member. Currently patrols are limited due to lack of patrolling members. The next 2 hour certification meeting will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 10:30am at the Mayfair Community Center.
The next MCA meeting will be scheduled for January 21. 2013 at 7pm at the Mayfair Community Center.
Meeting adjourned at 8:53pm.
Meeting minutes submitted by Communications Secretary Mia Hylan on 11/19/2012.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Contact:           Mia Hylan
Phone:             215-888-1243
Festivities Kick-Off At 12:00PM at Rhawn and Frankford Ave
The Mayfair Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade Committee is pleased to announce the 36th annual MH Thanksgiving Parade to be held on Sunday, November 18th, 2012 (Rain Date – Sunday, November 25th) from Noon to 3:00pm. The parade route will be along Frankford Ave.

The parade committee decided on the theme of  "Neighborhood Unity" to celebrate the community and all of the local business who have been the financial backbone of our neighborhood. Parade committee member Peter McDermott states, "Many generations have come to "The Avenue" for this fun-filled family event each November whether they still live here, or have since moved away. It's a Northeast Philadelphia tradition."

Parade committee member, Donny Smith states "Since the parade route travels along three different neighborhoods, we found it only fitting to ask the Presidents of those the three neighboring Civic Associations to be our Grand Marshals this year." Lisa Greco, Mayfair Business Association member and another parade organizer also states, "We are honored to have Rich Frizell, President of the Holmesburg Civic Association, Joe DeFelice, President of the Mayfair Civic Association, and Mary Benussi, President of the Tacony Civic Association as our three Grand Marshals." Adds Kevin Leonard, "These three individuals do an outstanding job of uniting our neighborhoods behind common causes to protect the neighborhood, working to bring in projects or events that have a positive impact on our citizens, and are tirelessly dedicated to the betterment of the community. It's the dedication to their neighborhoods that inspired this year's theme."

As in past years, there will be an announcer and a stage set up at the intersection of Frankford and Cottman Avenues where participants will have the opportunity to perform for two to three minutes for the crowds. There is also an opportunity for the local community to enter in their own home made floats where there will be ribbons for the "Most Creative Float", "The Funniest Float", as well as "The Best Parade Themed Float". As always, children are encouraged to bring their letters to Santa to be collected by Santa's Elves at the end of the parade.

More information about the Mayfair Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade can be found at, by calling 215-624-6660 or emailing the parade committee at

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Mayfair Civic and Townwatch Community Meeting AGENDA

When:  Monday November 19, 2012
Where: Lower Mayfair Rec Center
            3001 Robbins Ave
            Philadelphia, PA 19135
What:   Mayfair Civic Association and Mayfair Townwatch Community Meeting

Attention Mayfair!!! Join us for our next Community Meeting scheduled for November 19, 2012 at 7:30 PM at the Lower Mayfair Community Center, 3001 Robbins Ave. Representatives in attendance will include: Mayfair Civic Association, Mayfair Town Watch, 15th PD Captain Bachmayer, Office of State Representative Kevin Boyle and Office of City Councilman Bobby Henon.
If you have questions, concerns or any quality of life issues on your block-this is YOUR chance!!! Feel free to e-mail us with any questions at m

The Mayfair Civic Association will lead off the meeting with their November meeting which will include zoning, neighborhood updates and committee reports. Please Note that this meeting will be held at the lower Mayfair Rec rather than our usual location at the Mayfair Community Center to accommodate the lower part of the neighborhood and that the start time was changed to 730 so people could be on time.

Agenda MCA meeting Nov. 19, 2012
Lower Mayfair Community Center

Pledge of Allegiance

Membership Update
Treasurer's Report

·        - 7157 Frankford Avenue (South of Wellington Street, East Side of Frankford Avenue) d/b/a Fishers of Knowledge
·        - 6300 Harbison Avenue (East of Brous Avenue, South Side of Harbison Avenue) Westminster Mayfair Presbyterian Church
Clean-up Committee

Mayfair Fallen Heroes Run Update
Northeast Dog Park Update
Playground Update
Parade Update
Christmas Village and Tree Lighting Update

Mayfair CDC Update - include farmers market update

Old Business

Town Watch Community Meeting

Statement on the 15th District Captain Change

Recently we were notified that Captain Frank Bachmayer had been transferred from the 15th Police District and has been replaced by Capt. John McCloskey.  We, the Mayfair Civic Association, truly appreciate the relationship that we have had with captain Bachmayer and appreciate his service to our City and our Community.  Captain Bachmayer was always accessible and he will be missed.  Nevertheless, we are also excited about beginning a new a relationship with Captain McCloskey; should that relationship even come close to the the level that we had with Bachmayer, Mayfair will be a better place.
The Executive Board of the Mayfair Civic Association

Friday, November 09, 2012

Capt Bachmayer to Leave 15th District/Capt John McCloskey to Lead

Capt Bachmayer has truly been a great friend to the citizens of Mayfair and will be missed; we hope to have the same relationship with Capt McCloskey.

Big Changes at Philly Police Department

The Philadelphia Police Department re-organized its core management team on Friday -- a move that Mayor Michael Nutter called "significant" because it would "strengthen the City's crime-fighting strategy." Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey said the moves would streamline and strengthen the organization.
The department did have nine Deputy Commissioners and that number has been cut to five. Four Deputy Commissioners are retiring and only one is being replaced. The most significant promotion among the Deputy Commissioner rank is Denise Turpin. She was named the new Deputy Commissioner in charge of the Internal Affairs Office of Professional Responsibility. Turpin was a Staff Inspector with Internal Affairs.
"She has an outstanding reputation among the men and women of the Philadlephia police department and she will be exceptional in the role," Ramsey said.
A total of 36 command changes were made on Friday. Five of the city's six police divisions are getting new Inspectors.
Of the city's 26 police districts, seven are getting new Captains.
The following departments now report directly to Ramsey:
  • The Office of Professional Responsibility
  • Special Advisor to Police Commissioner
  • Office of Standards and Accountability
  • Forensic Sciences Bureau
  • Field Operations
  • Support Services and Strategic Initiatives and Innovations
Nutter said they've assigned more responsibility to the core management team to focus on making the Philadelphia safer and stronger. "Crime, unfortunately, is a very serious issue in the City of Philadelphia."
To see some of the changes, click HERE

Mayfair Holmesburg Thanksgivinig Parade

36th Annual Mayfair HolmesburgThanksgiving Parade - Sunday November 18th. 12pm - 3pm. Rain Date: Sunday, November 25th donations can be sent to MHP c/o BellalisaHair Studio 3530 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19149.
Company Overview
Now is the time to show your community spirit and pride.

Join us in our 36th stroll down the Ave. this year theme- "Neighborhood Unity"!

We want to celebrate our community and all the local business who have been the financial backbone of our neighborhood. Many generations have come to the Ave for this fun family event each fall whether they still live here or have since moved away.

It is a time to gather with friends and family near and far and snuggle up with blankets to watch the parade; while back at home, there is a pot of something delicious on the stove waiting to be shared. Each year the parade is put on through donor support and advertising opportunities
Since our parade route travels along three different neighborhoods, we found it only fitting to ask the Presidents of those the three neighboring Civic Associations to be our Grand Marshals this year. We are honored to have Rich Frizell, President of the Holmesburg Civic Association, Joe DeFelice, President of the Mayfair Civic Association, and Mary Benussi, President of the Tacony Civic Associati...See More
General Information
The parade starts at Rhawn St at 12:00 noon and ends at Knorr St.

There are many fine areas for viewing all along the route.
For your pleasure, groups will perform at Cottman and Frankford and in front of the reviewing stand.

The order of march is the latest information as provided by the Parade Committee. Look for your favorite group and cheer them on. Our appologies but, changes in the order can occur at the last minute.

Please be considerate and recognize that uniforms, costumes, and flags are expensive to clean if they get dirty.
We ask that you do not spray or throw items such as silly string at the parade participants

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MDF Recovery appoints its first Non-Executive Director

March 07, 2018

henry dixonNon-Executive Director: Mr Henry Dixon.

After an initial career in the British Army, Henry was a co-founder of Barrett Dixon Bell, a multi-award-winning marketing communications agency based near Manchester. Henry brings to MDFR the experience gained from over 30 years developing branding and communications campaigns for industrial, technical and engineering clients in the UK and abroad.

Henry is also Chairman of North Wales Tidal Energy & Coastal Protection Ltd, which is seeking to develop a world-leading integrated tidal energy lagoon and coastal protection system that will provide an enduring and sustainable source of natural renewable energy, employment and environmental security to benefit the communities of North Wales.


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R&D Projects

Closing the Loop in the MDF Supply Chain
Co-Funded by the UK’s Innovation Agency – Innovate UK. 2nd Open Competition, May 2019 – July 2020

The ambition of this project is significant. MDF has been produced since the 1960s and yet it remains the only wood based product that is currently unrecyclable. The most sustainable outcome for the UK’s estimated circa 400k tons p.a. of MDF waste today is incineration with energy recovery. However, MDF Recovery is a transformational technology that converts a costly and problematic waste stream into a high value natural fibre raw material. This project is also highly ambitious in that it seeks to introduce an innovative approach that supports the concept of circularity in relation to the treatment of MDF at the end of its first user life.

A successful outcome to this project would result in full validation of the MDFR technology in a commercial environment. The demand for the technology is apparent, both in the UK and further afield. The deliverables produced during this work would allow for rapid uptake and exploitation of the technology in the UK. The last remaining technical and commercial barriers would be overcome and the world’s first commercial scale recycling of medium density fibreboard would take place in the UK by 2021/ 2022.

Read more about this project.

Part Funded by H2020 SME Instrument, Jan 2019 – June 2019

MDFR was pleased to win a €50k award from the SME Instrument (Phase 1), which supports smaller businesses across the EU to develop their ideas and shape them for future market uptake. Competition is fierce for these grants and success rates can be as low as 1 in 20, meaning that MDFR’s approach to introducing closed loop recycling into the MDF supply chain was considered to be among the best ideas in Europe.

Read more about MataDOR.

Medium Density Fibreboard - Enhancing Supply Chain Value
Part Funded by Innovate UK’s Supply Chain Innovation for the Circular Economy Competition, Oct 2014 – Dec 2016

This project was concluded at the end of 2016. It was a highly successful supply chain collaboration between eight industrial and academic partners, which attracted over £500,000 of grant funding from the UK’s Innovation Agency – Innovate UK. The main deliverable from the project was the world’s first continuous process for the recovery of high value wood fibres from end of life medium density fibreboard. A pilot plant was constructed in the UK and has remained operational to the present day. This pilot continues to be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the MDFR recycling process to potential customers from across Europe. The research and development that was undertaken during this project has been instrumental in forging commercial relationships that will accelerate the progress and adoption of the technology at commercial scale. The MDFR technology offers a mature manufacturing sector, worth £31 billion globally, the opportunity to implement closed loop recycling for the first time. The move towards the Circular Economy is an important development for this industry, which produces over 80 million tonnes of product every year, none of which is currently recycled. By supporting this work, Innovate UK has facilitated the opportunity for significant revenue generation and export opportunities for a UK SME.

Find out more about this project


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Read to Learn: Updated

Last year I blogged about my entry into the JISC MOSAIC competition which I called ‘ReadtoLearn’. The basic idea of the application was that you could upload a list of ISBNs, and by using the JISC MOSAIC usage data the application would generate a list of course codes, search for those codes on the UCAS web catalogue, and return a list of institutions and courses that might be of interest to you, based on the ISBNs you had uploaded.

While I managed to get enough done to enter the competition, I had quite a long ‘to do’ list at the point I submitted the entry.

The key issues I had were:

  • You could only submit ISBNs by uploading a file (using http post)
  • The results were only available as an ugly html page
  • It was slow

Recently I’ve managed to find some time to go back to the application, and have now added some extra functionality, and also managed to speed up the application slightly (although it still takes a while to process larger sets of ISBNs).

Another issue I noted at the time was that because “the MOSAIC data set only has information from the University of Huddersfield, the likelihood of matching any particular ISBN is relatively low”. I’m happy to say that the usage data that the application uses (via an API provided by Dave Pattern) has been expanded by a contribution from the University of Lincoln.

One of the biggest questions for the application is where a potential user would get a relevant list of ISBNs from in the first place (if they even know what an ISBN is). I’m still looking at this, but I’ve updated the application so there are three ways of getting ISBNs into the application. The previous file upload still works, but now also a comma separated list of ISBNs can be submitted to the application (using http get) and a URL of a webpage (or RSS feed etc.) containing ISBNs can be submitted, and ISBNs will be extracted using regular expressions (slower, but gives a very generic way of getting ISBNs into the application). I would like to look at further mechanisms such as harvesting ISBNs from an Amazon wishlist or order history, or a LibraryThing account, but for the moment you could submit a URL and the regular expression should do the rest.

Rather than the old HTML output, I’ve now made the results available as XML instead. Although this is not pretty (obviously), it does mean that others can use the application to generate lists of institutions/courses if they want. On my to do list now is to use my own XML to generate a nice HTML page (eating your own dog food I think they call it!).

I also restructured the application a little, and split into two scripts (which allowed me to also provide a UCAS code lookup script separately)

Finally, one issue with the general idea of the application was the question of how much of an overlap with the books borrowed by users on a specific course should lead to a recommendation. For example, if 4 ISBNs from your uploaded list turned out to all have been borrowed by users on courses with the code ‘W300’, should this constitute a recommendation to take a W300 course? My solution was to offer two ‘match’ options – one was to find ‘all’ matches – this meant that even a single ISBN related to a course code would result in you getting a recommendation for that course code. The second option was to ‘find close matches only’ – this only recommended a course code to you if the number of ISBNs you matched was at least 1% of the total ISBNs related to that course code in the usage data. I decided I would generalise this a bit, so you can now specify the percentage of overlap you are looking for (although experience suggests that this is going to be low based on the current data – perhaps less than 1)

So, the details are:

Application URL:

GET Parameters:

Values: ‘All’ or a number between 0 and 100 (must be >0)

Definition: Percentage overlap between ISBNs in submitted list related to a course code, and total ISBNs related to the course code that will constitute a ‘recommendation’.  ‘All’ will retrieve all courses where at least one ISBN has been matched.

Values: a comma separated list of 10 or 13 digit ISBNs

Values: a url-encoded url (include ‘http etc.’) of a page/feed which include ISBNs. ISBNs will be extracted using a regular expression. (See for information on URL encoding)

If both isbn and url parameters are submitted, all ISBNs from the list and the specified webpage will be used.

An example request to the script could be:,0722177763,0552770884,043999358,0070185662,0003271323,0003271331,0003272788

The response is xml with the following structure (this is an example with a single course code):

<course type=”ucas” code=”V1X1″ ignore=”No” total_related=”385″ your_related=”3″>
<item isbn=”0003271331″></item>
<item isbn=”0003271323″></item>
<item isbn=”0003272788″></item>
<title>University of Sunderland</title>
<title>History with TESOL</title>
<title>University of Hertfordshire</title>
<title>History with English Language Teaching (ELT)</title>

The ‘catalog’ element essentially copies the data structure from XCRI-CAP which I’ve documented in my previous post – I’m not using this namespace at the moment, but I may come back to this when I have time. The ‘course’ and ‘provider’ element can both be repeated.

If you are interested in using it please do, and drop me a comment here if you have examples, or suggestions for further improvements.

8 thoughts on “Read to Learn: Updated

  1. Hi Owen
    I’ve been trying this with our public library catalogue, using the url method, rather than isbns. I tried the following –

    I didn’t get any recommendations. I suppose this could just be because the stock in our libraries is understandably less academic than Huddersfield and Lincoln and therefore can’t match based on the ISBNs in the opriginal dataset. I’d really like to see how this works with our catalogue, so I’ll have to think of another plan of attack of identifying what ISBNs in the dataset you’re using match ISBNs in our system. Think I’ll have to do some comparisons.

    I couldn’t try it with any items I’ve got on order, or with a list of titles I borrowed, as the url just presents a generic aspx url, without details.

    It is an interesting idea and I would like to see it working with some of our real world data.

  2. OK – realised that this is because the URL needs to be encoded – otherwise the ampersands (and other characters) in the submitted URL are mistaken for part of the applications URL. I’ve now updated the script – you have to submit an encoded URL. If you try:

    You should find this works (note I had to use the ‘match=all’ as a 0.5% overlap doesn’t get you anything.

    I’ll look at adding some better error checking/responses so you can more easily see whether it was that no ISBNs were found in the page, or if they were found, but there were no matches.

  3. I’ve added in a bit more feedback in the xml file so you can (hopefully) see what is happening, even when no courses have been recommended. At the top of the xml file is a new element, which contains a list of all the items (with isbns) that were used by the script. This list includes any errors encountered when trying to retrieve information on the ISBN from the MOSAIC usage data.

    I’ve also included any errors from attempts to search the UCAS course catalogue for course codes in an element (within the top level element)

  4. Hi Owen

    Following on from our recent chat here’s some thoughts on the results Read To Learn is returning. If I was someone considering a course, I’d be interested in where the course was and a brief description of it. I wouldn’t be worried about course/provider codes at this stage. It’s handy having the link to the course.

    I tried it with this url. It worked on the 2nd attempt, but was very slow. First attempt timed out. Not sure where the speed problem is.

    I like the idea of this. It could be very useful.

  5. Thanks Gary,

    The speed problem you are seeing is because one of the courses matched by the ISBNs is course code L500. In the MOSAIC dataset there are over 40,000 rows related to this. My script gets the information from the MOSAIC dataset using the URL:

    If you follow this, you’ll find it is slow to respond. However, what I’ve found testing this evening is that the speed I’m seeing from the server on which I’m hosting the script is much much slower than I get when running it off my laptop at home! At home it takes about 15 seconds to respond, whereas on the server it takes around a minute! I’ve no idea why – I’ll see if Dave Pattern at Huddersfield has any ideas.

    In terms of what information about each course is returned by my script at the moment I grab this information from the course search results page on the UCAS website – and to be honest there is little point in me not returning any of this, as it doesn’t cost anything to do. I absolutely agree that a short description of the course would be useful – but the UCAS website doesn’t actually include any useful information here (if there is a link somewhere to more course information it is back on the institutions website)!

    With some extra effort I could grab the ‘mode of study’ (that is full-time or part-time), the level of qualification (BA Hon etc.) and the length (in years) from the UCAS results page if that would be of any use? I think that’s about it though.

    I know there is some work going around using a format called XCRI-CAP to enable institutions to publish their course catalogues in a ‘harvestable’ format, and there is a demonstration ‘aggregator’ which harvests XCRI-CAP data and offers a unified course catalogue – which would make it easier to do all of this – but at the moment only a handful of institutions are doing this 🙁

  6. Thanks Owen.
    It seems bizarre that the server runs slower than the lap top, but that’s the fun of computers, isn’t it? Not entirely predictable.

    If L500 has so many rows I can see why it’s so slow.

    If it doesn’t add any overheads, then I agree it makes sense to just keep on returning what you are already returning in the XML. I was just thinking from the point of view as a possible student. Shame about the course description – some of the links to the courses do provided a bit of extra info, but it’s not consistent. If XCRI-CAP took off that would definitely help.

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Archive for November, 2008

“Blasphemous” poetry reading to go ahead in Welsh Assembly

Official protests from Christian Assembly Members have failed to stop the proposed Dec 11 poetry reading by Patrick Jones at the Senedd. AMs Trish Law and Johnathan Morgan had written to the Presiding Officer to beg him to ban the reading

in the name of decency and humanity.

Assembly Commission chief executive Claire Clancy responded with admirable clarity:

Neither officials nor the Assembly Commission make judgments on the nature or purpose of these events, except to ensure they would not give rise to any legal problems.

Assembly buildings are public buildings, and secular in character. It is our responsibility to ensure that events sponsored by any Assembly Members are always allowed to take place without fear of disruption or intimidation, while respecting the right to peaceful protest.

Trish is reported to be “bitterly disappointed”.

UPDATE: (Nov 26) Stephen Green has started a petition to try to stop the reading. I seem to remember the last one (for the BBC to waive its legal costs) became a bit of a farce, with lots of amusing comments from ill-wishers.

In the recent email circular, Green reveals that he did a deal with the BBC, settling half their costs. You’ll never guess who provided the money… God! The Lord has not yet seen fit to slip him the necessary readies to pay off Jonathan Thoday. He’s probably waiting for payday.

UPDATE UPDATE: The Freethinker has launched a counter petition:

The Liberal Democrat culture spokesman in Wales, Peter Black AM, has invited the poet Patrick Jones to read his poems in Welsh National Assembly. Religious zealot Stephen Green, of Christian Voice, has launched a petition calling for the event – to be held in Committee Room 24 of the Assembly at 12 noon on Thursday, December 11 – to be cancelled on the grounds that such a reading would be “blasphemous”.

We find Green’s continuous attacks on free speech reprehensible, and call on the Assembly to allow this reading to go ahead as planned without hindrance.

Blasphemy news roundup

The UN General has voted (again) to adopt a draft resolution calling for all countries to do something about “defamation of religions”. The reason? Because:

Islam is frequently and wrongly associated with human rights violations and terrorism.

Gosh! I wonder why that could be?

The slightly good news is that the resolution was passed with a significantly reduce majority this time, thanks to the activity of human rights groups.

Meanwhile, the South African High Court has banned The Jewel of Medina from sale througout the country because it is deemed to be blasphemous. The decision was based on the American Professor Denise Spellberg’s critique of the book.

Zehir Omar, advocate for the hilariously named Scholars of the Truth who brought the complaint, says:

The salient parts of this application found that the Jewel of Medina oversteps the bounds of historical fiction. It is characterised by insulting and lewd messages and innuendos that knock and ridicule Islam and the holy Prophet Muhammed (PBUH)

So now nobody in South Africa is allowed to read it.

Protest at Dogs the Musical

Dogs, the musical: There's Mo, second on the right

Dogs, the musical: There's Mo, second on the right

It’s been a while since we heard from Lars Vilks, the Swedish artist with an al-Qaeda bounty on his head. He is back in the news this weekend with his long awaited musical about the Modoggie furore – Dogs, The Musical.

From The Local:

At a panel discussion after the premiere of the musical – a filmed documentation of events occurring after the drawings of the Muslim prophet Muhammad as a roundabout dog, chaos reigned on Saturday.

When Vilks stood to address the several hundred people gathered in the ABF building in Stockholm, a young woman rose to her feet, made threatening gestures with her key ring and screamed at the artist.

One of the debate’s organizers seized the woman in order to escort her from the premises.

“She then scratched her keys over his underarm, cutting him in two places,” said Filip Björner for the event’s organizers, the Swedish Humanist Association.

According to Björner the association had reached an agreement with the police to deal with any demonstrators gently. The woman was therefore allowed to join other demonstrators outside the building in central Stockholm.

But after the woman was removed from the debate, another woman swiftly took her place. She was permitted to participate in the debate and took the opportunity to verbally abuse the co-organizers, the Ex-Muslims, a group known internationally as “Muslims for Christ.”

Naturally, Vilks left by the back door with a police guard.

The film itself is described on Vilks’ dedicated website:

The Musical DOGS is a documentation of events occuring after the drawings of the prophet Mohammed as roundabout dog. DOGS is a film including documentary clips from other films.
The Musical starts with The Choir of The Offended and continues true demonstrations to deathtreaths and debates. The musical also contains a musical in three parts inside the musical, named “Life of Prophet M.”, which is a light entertaining parallel to Monty Pythons “Life of Brian”. The three parts is named “The Satanic Verses”, “Isra and Mi’raj” and “The Koran”.

Finally, someone has made a Life of Mo! Can’t wait for it to be on YouTube. At the moment all we have is this trailer:

On top of all the Dogs kerfuffle, an exhibition of Vilks’ work was cancelled by Kalmar Art Museum. Apparently the board overturned the decision of the curator because “it is important to be careful with the exhibitions that are chosen”.

Borders stands up for free speech

The New Humanist blog carries news from Patrick Jones, the poet whose reading at Waterstones was cancelled because of threats from Christian fundamentalists.

Borders bookshop has stepped in and will be launching Jones’s latest collection of poems at its Cardiff branch on Dec 11th, followed by another reading at one of its London stores. The venues are reportedly being bombarded with email and calls from Christian protestors.

Also, Welsh AMs Trish Law and Johnathan Morgan are trying to get the reading at the Welsh Assembly cancelled. Law has written to the presiding officer:

While I uphold freedom of speech I cannot condone the reading of blasphemous, obscene and perverted poems in the National Assembly. We are still a Christian country, yet one that acknowledges and readily accepts other religious beliefs and values. So while we would not tolerate other religions and religious leaders being insulted through verse or deed neither should we expect Christ and Christianity to be subjected to a tirade of anti-Christian rhetoric and profanity.
I implore you to put a stop to this reading on December 11th in the name of decency and humanity.

Morgan’s argument is different, and self-refuting:

Patrick Jones seems to think that the freedom of speech is a convenient shield to be used when under attack for being offensive. In exercising that freedom, and in respecting it, we should do so responsibly. I do not believe that AMs should be wading into the debate by hosting a reading. It is a mistake and opens up the institution to the accusation that it is siding with one opinion without giving the other the same chance of expression.

Thereby expressing the other opinion.

Amazon UK pulls Scientology book

A book by a former member of Scientology’s “Sea Organisation” – the paramilitary wing of the cult – has been pulled by Amazon UK “for legal reasons”.

The Complex: An Insider Exposes the Covert World of the Church of Scientology by John Duignan was published in Dublin on October 27. It is still available in WH Smith, Waterstones, and the US Amazon (currently out of stock) – but not the UK division.

Duignan describes how two years ago he staged a dramatic escape from the elite paramilitary group at the core of the Church, the Sea Organisation, and how he narrowly evaded pursuit by Scientologists from the Office of Special Affairs. He looks back on the 22 years he served in the Church s secret army and describes the hours of sleep deprivation, brain-washing and intense auditing or religious counselling he endured, as he was moulded into a soldier of Scientology. He talks about the money-making-machine at the heart of the Church, the Scientology goal to Clear the Planet and Get Ethics In , the training programmes, the Rehabilitation Project Force and the punishments meted out to anyone who transgresses, including children. We follow his journey through the Church and the painful investigation that leads to his eventual realisation that there is something very wrong at Scientology s core.

The only place we could find this book for sale is here. UPDATE – also at Blackwells.
UPDATE: (19 Nov) According to commenters on this article, Blackwells are no longer willing to ship the book, and it is not available in the USA.

UPDATE (2): (19 Nov) Aoife Barrett, the editorial director of Merlin publishing, has made this statement (via):

Merlin Publishing has received a solicitor’s letter from a member of the Church of Scientology alleging that he has been defamed in our publication ‘The Complex: An Insider Exposes the Covert World of the Church of Scientology’ by John Duignan and Nicola Tallant, which we have emphatically denied.

We understand that the solicitors copied their originating letter to who have removed the book from their website. We have had no communication from at all and they have not notified us of their dealings with regards to the book. ‘The Complex’ is still widely available in bookshops around Ireland and we have no intention of withdrawing it. Irish booksellers have also told us they will continue to stock the book.

We would like to sell international rights to The Complex particularly in the US and the UK and are in negotiations with publishers in both countries. At the moment the book is available to buy directly from ourselves from all countries except the UK.

We believe that the claim been made is vexatious and is another example of the Church of Scientology trying to prevent any criticism of their organisation being published.

Offended again

The Prince of Wales’ 60th birthday show provided yet another opportunity for Stephen “Bird Shit” Green, head of failed fundamentalist pressure group Stephen Green’s Voice (aka Christian Voice), to indulge in a display of offended piety.

This time it was Rowan Atkinson’s skit on Jesus’ miracles in the Gospel of St John:
(Sketch starts about 1:50 in)

This is the circular sent out by Green:

Rowan Atkinson mocks Christ at Prince’s Birthday Show
Rowan Atkinson mocked the Bible, Jesus Christ, His miracle at Cana and His crucifixion on the Prince of Wales’ 60th birthday show at 8.35pm on Saturday 15th November 2008 which was broadcast on ITV as ‘We are most amused’.
Atkinson came on dressed as a vicar and began to read from John Chapter 2. After half a verse he began to blaspheme the word of God and mock the Lord and His miracles as conjuring tricks. Since the presentation did not change, it would not have been clear to someone unfamiliar with the scriptures what was from the Bible and what was not. Atkinson finished up by saying: ‘He did go unto Jerusalem and he did his full act … they absolutely crucified him.’ (A reference to a common showbiz saying when an act has gone down badly.)
All this was in front of the heir to the throne, who, if the Lord wills, will be granted the title ‘Defender of the Faith’ when he is crowned. Atkinson is a friend of the Prince of Wales, and he thinks he can do as he likes. The camera did not record the Prince’s reaction.
That comedy can be clean, respectful and side-splittingly funny was shown earlier in the evening by Bill Bailey in a brilliant musical piece of solo stand-up comedy.
Atkinson has rightly defended political satire and his biography quotes him as saying: ‘The freedom to criticize ideas, any ideas – even if they are sincerely held beliefs – is one of the fundamental freedoms of society.’
But his sketch was not political satire, nor did it criticise any idea or belief of Christianity. It was just insulting, mocking, crass and disrespectful. Civilised, decent people do not behave like that. Plainly Atkinson thinks there is not enough disrespect in our society already today.

How much longer before this man dissolves into a puddle of his own outrage?

(Hat tip Peter Ould)

Christian threats halt Cardiff book signing

The book in question: Click on the image to buy it from Amazon

The book in question: Click on the image to buy it directly from Cinnamon Press

Oh dear. More lily-livered capitulation in Cardiff, where a phone call from Stephen “Bird Shit” Green caused the local Waterstone’s book shop to cancel a book launch by Welsh poet Patrick Jones.

“Darkness is Where the Stars Are”, the poet’s 9th published work, was deemed “obscene and blasphemous” by Stephen Green, therefore the Cardiff Hayes branch of Waterstone’s decided that it was best to “avoid potential disruption to our store”. Jones went along and signed books outside the shop anyway.

Green says:

This is a triumph for the Lord, not for us.

The Lord had not even showed me what we should do at Waterstones, only that it should be Christlike

“Christlike”? It is a sure indicator of Green’s mental state when he believes that Jesus Christ would make intimidatory phonecalls to bookshops.

Nor was I even praying for the event be cancelled. But I now know many were, and their prayers have been answered, by a mighty God. We have not even had to go down to the battleground, let alone fight (2Chr 20:17). Just the knowledge that we were on our way has put the fear of God into the opposition

No, not the fear of God. The fear of violence.

But the fact is, we were prepared to go and do something, and it is that which I believe caused Almighty God to take our prayers seriously and perform a miracle.

Sweet fucking Jesus. He makes a threatening phone call and calls the resulting panic a miracle.

Perhaps surprisingly, Waterstones have not yet caved in to his demands to stop selling the book. But Green is working on it.

Terry Sanderson of the National Secular Society thinks the time has come for the police to get involved.

Stephen Green is becoming a real threat to artistic freedom. It seems a mere phone call from him threatening some kind of demonstration can cause a bookshop to capitulate to his demands and cancel an artistic event. His increasingly bullying behaviour needs to be challenged by the police. We simply cannot allow this man to dictate what can and cannot be said by artists. It is really up to the authorities to protect artists and their promoters from such intimidation.

Not sure whether it is up to the police, or the men in white coats.

If you want to let Waterstone’s know what you think, these contact details are kindly provided on the CV website:
Waterstones Managing Director, Gerry Johnson, on 020 8742 3800 or email:
[email protected]
Mr Johnson’s boss, Simon Fox of HMV, is on 020 7432 2000
Another email address to try:
[email protected]

UPDATE: (14 Nov) The NSS Newsline reports that a member two members of the Welsh assembly, Lorraine Barret and Peter Black, have invited Patrick Jones to read his poetry at the Senedd. From a signing in a city bookshop to a reading in the seat of the national government of Wales, all in the space of a couple of days. Doesn’t Stephen Green/God work in mysterious ways?

UPDATE: (16 Nov) The Western Mail carries a nice anti-Green editorial.

Lost comments

The server went a bit haywire for a while. Some comments on the previous 4 posts have been lost. If yours in among them, I am very sorry. Feel free to repost if you wish.

Christians threaten vandalism and disorder

Already the backlash from the Baltic decision has begun. Fuming Christians, taking their cue from CPS argument that the case was stopped partly because “there was no public disorder relating to the exhibition”, have decided that public disorder is the way to get what they want in the future.

Mapfuwa’s solicitor Michael Phillips put it like this:

Although it is right to say that there was no actual disorder, there was potentially such disorder, which was evidenced to the CPS in the witness statements provided. In particular one witness felt like smashing the object. The decision is simply not in accordance with the facts and is unsustainable.

So because the statue made a witness feel like smashing it, the statue is culpable? The witness cannot be held responsible for his actions?

Stephen “Bird Shit” Green, national director of the failed fundamentalist lobby group Stephen Green’s Voice (aka Christian Voice), was more explicit:

This decision urges Christians to create public disorder if we want a similar case to proceed in future. We are naturally reluctant to do that and it puts us in new territory.

Christians defending their beliefs with violence and intimidation is “new territory”? Surely they did that for hundreds of years? It is very old territory.

On the other hand, there were those at the Baltic Centre who wanted to take matters into their own hands and I have warned Anita Zabludowicz that her statue will not survive being put on public display again.

If the CPS wanted to give the green light to blasphemous art their decision may paradoxically have the opposite effect.

“Paradoxically”? Like when you try to prosecute an organisation for blasphemy and it paradoxically leads to the abolition of the blasphemy law? Yes, we know what you mean.

With the threat of destruction hanging over it, the Zabludowicz statue is now locked away by its wealthy owners and is unlikely to see the light of day again. The same will go for any other blasphemous works of so-called art. Put simply, Christians won’t tolerate insults to Jesus Christ.

Surely the old zombie would be none to pleased with Stevie-boy for ignoring his “turn the other cheek” command. Rather central to the whole Christianity lark, that one.

However, I do hope that the art world will discover some respect for Christian religious beliefs and for the person of Jesus Christ.

Paradoxically, threatening violent temper tantrums isn’t really the wisest way to go about achieving that end.

In the meantime, let’s have more and bigger statues of Jesus with his nob out!

Baltic Jesus statue “no case to answer”

Emily Mapfuwa: A name which will be associated with Christ's cock for ever and ever, amen

Emily Mapfuwa: A name which will be associated with Christ's cock for ever and ever, amen

Good news from Gateshead, where a case brought against the Baltic art gallery has been stopped by the Crown Prosecution Service.

Essex Christian Emily Mapfuwa tried to prosecute the Baltic for the offence of “outraging public decency” in spite of the fact that she had never visited the exhibition.

Chief Crown Prosecutor Nicola Reasbeck said:

It is necessary to construe the offence of outraging public decency in a way that is compatible with the right of freedom of expression under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Having considered the evidence in this case with great care, we are satisfied that there is no case to answer.

We have taken into account all the circumstances, including the fact that there was no public disorder relating to the exhibition and that there was a warning at the entrance to the gallery about the nature of the work on display. The case has therefore been discontinued.

Let’s hope the Baltic pursue Mapfuwa and the Christian Legal Centre for costs.

(Failing that, looking at the results of a Google image search on the pious Ms Mapfuwa’s name is quite satisfying.)


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Silent hospitals promote healing. We ask that you put your mobile on silent while on hospital premises, keep volume to a minimum and that any accompanying children are well supervised.

Specialised nursing units

Emergency centre

The 24-hr emergency centre is constantly manned by experienced medical doctors and registered nurses. We make use of the international triage system and each patient will be triaged and seen by the doctor accordingly. The unit endeavours to incorporate the patient's general practitioner in the further treatment of the patient.

Intensive/highcare unit

The availability of modern and highly specialised equipment in the unit, coupled with the vast pool of experience and skill of the medical specialists, nursing personnel and other professionals, make it possible for the intensive care unit/highcare unit to perform a variety of procedures, ranging from simple diagnostic to more complicated interventional procedures.

Neonatal intensive/highcare unit

Highly specialised and dedicated medical specialists and nursing personnel play an essential role in the treatment and care of the babies within this unit. The unit is comprised of highcare, intensive care beds, and special isolation units, and is equipped with the latest medical technological equipment in order to care for the infants.

Orthopaedic/Neurosurgery unit

Cape Ortho-spine offers a comprehensive range of services by a dedicated team of surgeons specialising in general orthopaedics, spinal, hip, knee, foot/ankle, hand and childhood reconstructive and neurosurgery. Sports injuries will be treated by the appropriate surgeon according to the patient's preference.

Specialised clinics

  1. Antenatal clinic
  2. Health screening clinic - monthly
  3. Mother and baby Wellness clinic
  4. Pre-admission centre
  5. Woundcare clinic

Please direct enquiries to the client services manager.

Supplementary services

  1. CT Scan
  2. MRI
  3. Pathology
  4. Radiology
  5. Renal dialysis
  6. Nuclear medicine

Our Facilities

Support Groups

  1. Diabetes support group

  1. Hairdressing
  2. Kiosk
  3. Pharmacy
  4. Radio
  5. Restaurant
  6. Telephones
  7. Television
Please direct all enquiries to the administrative assistant or the unit manager.

To simplify your admission process, complete our online pre-admission form

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Tips for Social Media Marketing

SocialSocial Media is a very powerful way of marketing and it can increase your customers dramatically. Follow these 10 laws that will help you build a foundation that will serve your customers and you:

  1. The Law of Listening:Listen to your customers. Read about your target costumers and interact with them to know them better.
  2. The Law of Focus:Create a highly focused marketing strategy that targets you customers rather than creating broad marketing strategy.
  3. The Law of Quality:Quality over Quantity. Its better of you have 100 followers that read and share your things rather than having 1000 followers who don’t read and don’t care about the stuff you post.
  4. The Law of Patience:Your followers wont go up within a night. Be patient and you will see the results eventually.
  5. The Law of Compounding:If you publish more interesting and unique work, people will share it with their followers which will increase the search engine rating of your company.
  6. The Law of Influence:Find people that would be interested in your product and services. Connect with those people and work on the relationship you have with them. If they like your product, they may be a very big part in your success.
  7. The Law of Value:Don’t just post about your product, add some values and inspirational post. Customers wont look at your social media if you just brag about your product, try to connect with your customer and show them your company is better than the rest.
  8. The Law of Acknowledgment:Acknowledge every person that reaches out to you. Building relationship with your customer is the key for success.
  9. The Law of Accessibility:Be available to your audience, don’t just publish your content and disappear. If you disappear for a week or more, people may forget about you and never come back.
  10. The Law of Reciprocity:You cant expect others to follow you or share your content if you don’t do the same thing for them. Share and talk about other peoples post and they will do the same for you.


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Wedding Packages

Every wedding at Medley is different and we will work with you to plan a bespoke party that perfectly matches your vision. We have created some packages to give you a flavor of what we can offer, but please feel free to contact us to arrange a consultation to begin planning the perfect wedding day at Medley.  Prices range from €75 – €140

Stephen’s Green

The Stephen’s Green package is perfect for couples planning a less formal but still impeccably stylish wedding party! Medley will roll out the red carpet to welcome you and your guests to a stunning cocktail reception in our gin bar. Dinner is a more laid-back affair, with a picnic basket starter and a main course from our sharing menu. Your guests can relax, mingle and enjoy the evening in the most welcoming atmosphere.

The Trinity package is the ideal choice for couples who are planning a more intimate wedding party of between 50 and 100 guests but would like to invite a larger group to the after-party. The celebrations kick off with a drinks reception, including a selection of our mouth-watering canapés paired with a refreshing glass of Prosecco. This is followed by an unforgettable five-course meal. Each course is paired with the perfect wine, chosen and introduced by our expert sommelier. Your foodie guests will be in heaven

The Parliament package is perfect for couples who want a traditional wedding party with a contemporary edge. Guests are welcomed with canapés and a choice of drinks, including Prosecco, and then sit down to a stunning four-course meal from our renowned à la carte menu. After-party guests can enjoy two options from our supper menu as they dance the night away.

After Party

Medley can cater for up to 300 guests, so you can invite plenty more guest to celebrate with you at the after-party. Medley is available to hire as an exclusive venue for all types of wedding celebrations. If you tied the knot abroad but want to celebrate at home with your friends and family, we can tailor the perfect party for you and your guests. We can also cater for couples planning a two-day celebration that includes breakfast, brunch, lunch, sharing platters or even dinner on the second day. This is ideal if you have a lot of guests staying overnight and want to give them a warm send-off. Or if you just need a strong Bloody Mary the morning after!


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Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) Products

Meeting Evolution (ME) Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) products are available as individually deployed modules or a complete ME SMM SUITE that provides technology to manage the full life-cycle of your meetings.

Establish the core requirements for submitting a request for a meeting or event; define the approval process based on the department, type and or budget level; route the request for review and approval before assigning to a planner. Once approved, the details from the request go directly into the ME SOURCING module to form the basis of the e-RFP. Great to establish corporate standards as well as valuable for 3rd party management companies who can provide ME REQUEST to their customers so they can control the submissions and make sure the event/meeting has been approved before assigning resources.

Click here for more information on how ME REQUEST can help streamline your operations and approvals!

e-RFPs submitted through ME SOURCING have one of the highest rates of response because of the quality and completeness of the information. With more than 100,000 properties in our property/vendor database and the ability to refine your selection criteria, properties that receive an ME originated e-RFP understand the meeting will be held and they have the ability to respond directly into the ME SMM database. You then have the ability to quickly review the status of an e-RFP, send updates, reminders and notices. ME SOURCING incorporates all facets of global hotel sourcing, custom hotel contracting, meeting consolidation/leveraged spend, cost savings/risk reduction and strategic reporting available on-line 24/7.

Click here for more information on how you can get a higher level of response and reduce the time needed to negotiate contracts for your meetings!

Now that you have sourced your meeting, it’s time to do the hard work! That is where ME WORKSPACE picks up the load and streamlines managing the complicated Event Specification Guide (ESG) providing the ability to track A/V, F&B, set-up, IT/Technology and scheduling of all of your agenda items. Room block, security and transportation can also be tracked. Provide secure access to staff members so they can make updates, check for availability of space for pop-up meetings and generate BEO’s with the click of a button! Changes after you sent the PDF BEO’s can be tracked and change-orders generated.

If you are using ME SOURCING you can export your room block, agenda items, meeting rooms and contracts for each hotel you are working with. A couple of clicks and all of this information is now available in ME WORKSPACE.

Click here for more information on how you can significantly reduce your labor expense in managing the details of your meetings!

While many registration solutions take a template or one-size-fits-all approach, ME REGISTRATION goes a major step further – while we provide you with standard templates that simplify the set up and parameters of your registration, we work with you as your partner to make sure that the on-line registration for each meeting addresses all of the unique characteristics and captures the data you need to accurately manage your meetings. Using state-of-the-art development tools we work with you to develop the registration pages, database elements for registration and housing, and the strategic reports you need to stay on top of your registration and manage at the highest level. Best of all – we structure our fees based on what works best for you and the nature of your meetings. Whether it’s an all-inclusive annual rate covering unlimited meetings and registrations, or a per-meeting set up and nominal per registrant fee, we have the solution that will not only fit your budget, but give you the tools you need to manage all aspects of your registration and housing.

Click here for more information on the ME REGISTRATION solution

ME MOBILE is more than just a mobile event app! With ME MOBILE you can connect your audience with each other and your content on any device; before, during and after your event. ME MOBILE is powered by one of the most powerful mobile app providers – Pathable – which is currently deployed by a wide range of Fortune 500 companies, major associations and public events. If you are using ME REGISTRATION we have a data link that will update the mobile app with new registrants inviting them to visit the web portal and how to access/download the mobile app. With the social networking included in ME MOBILE, your attendees can set up meetings with other attendees, join discussion groups, view floorplans, exhibitors, sponsors and more!

Click here for more information and to see the full features of ME MOBILE

If you are looking for an end-to-end full meeting life cycle solution for your SMM – then you have come to the right place. Our ME SMM SUITE encompasses all of the above products and much more! No other provider has as robust a solution that truly starts with the event/meeting request; passes the data directly to the e-RFP and sourcing process; then takes the final details of the meeting and property to build the core aspects of the registration process. Whether you are a corporation looking for departmental and consolidated management of your meeting spend; a 3rd party meeting management company looking to provide more services and efficiencies for your clients and staff; or you are a not-for-profit looking to streamline your regional and educational meetings along with your annual conference and exhibitor management – ME SMM SUITE is the only solution you need!

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Indian Lifestyle Blog – Care More for your Car with COCO By DHFL General Insurance

Indian Lifestyle Blog – Care More for your Car with COCO By DHFL General Insurance

You would have rarely seen me talking about investment products and insurance policies. Fit As A Fiddle is a lifestyle blog; However, it is important for me to cover new age products and services that could add value to my followers as all my followers are well-aware and internet-savvy. Also, in this particular article, I want to share a product with you that is an important aspect of our daily life but we generally miss out on taking it seriously.

I am talking about Car Insurance. I drive to work every day but have always ignored the significance of staying covered from any unpleasant incident that could happen anytime. In the hustle bustle of our fast lives, we tend to forget that an unpleasant incident could happen anytime, especially when we least expect it. And this could turn out to be not just an emotional ordeal, but also burn a hole in your pocket. And no one likes that!

If you would have seen my Instagram and Facebook stories, you would know what I am talking about!
I got a chance to attend the launch of India’s first customizable online comprehensive car insurance policy called COCODrive. This event was an eye opener for me not just to understand how car insurance is important, but also to understand how we have been so ignorant about such an important aspect in our lives. Did you know that the majority of vehicles running on our roads are uninsured? And if they hit someone or something else, they are not even covered to take care of the third-party expenses. How crazy is that!
But why do people not buy insurance for their vehicles? Few of the main reasons are that a lot of people find insurance purchase too complicated, aren’t sure of what cover to buy, have low trust on the agents etc. Also, traditional insurance companies have long been pushing pre-bundled Car insurance products to their customers. These insurance policies include bundled add-ons that customers might not even need but still have to pay for.
That’s where COCODrive comes into picture. It is the first a-la-carte policy in India that allows users to choose only the add-ons they need from a slew of 19 add-ons. So, if you don’t need a certain add-on because of your car model or your city, you don’t have to buy it or pay for it. This makes each customer’s policy unique and personalised instead of the pre-existing traditional policy packages.

It was a well-organised event with some insights into insurance policy, accidental cover and live Q&A session with the COCO team. It also involved a launch of a heart-touching Brand Film for COCODrive that has an emotional connect and emphasized taking care of yourself and your family.

Why COCODrive?
Customizable Comprehensive Car Insurance policy that can be tailored to suit each customer’s exact needs.
Completely online – for the tech savvy generation that would rather order food or shop on phone without wanting to talk to anyone, this is a boon. You can buy COCODrive policy completely online without any middleman or an agent. It is really that simple.
19 add-on options (the highest in the market. Generally, insurance companies only provide 5-6 max add-ons). You can opt for any coverage that you need depending on the type of car, city and the age of car. And you can omit the add-ons that are not useful for you (for example, if you don’t have a very expensive car, you don’t have to buy the Lock & Key Replacement Cover add-on)
Zero Depreciation Cover – provides coverage without factoring in depreciation when you make a claim.
Key & Lock replacement/Tyre replacement. These are non-standard covers that not all companies give. If you have an expensive car, you must take these add-ons.
Integrated chat feature where you can buy it with a click of a button. If you get stuck or confused while purchasing the policy online, there is an online chat support team waiting to assist you on press of a button. So at no point are you left helpless.
New Car for Old Car – In the event of theft or total loss, you can get a claim worth your new vehicle value
Highest personal accident cover – As per the current mandate, personal accident cover of 15 lakhs is offered but with COCODrive, you can get a cover of up to 35 lakhs.
Hospitalization Cash – This gives you the benefit of providing a fixed amount of cash. This is valid for a period of up to 5 days of hospitalization, post your vehicle meeting with an accident.
Daily Conveyance Allowance – You will get paid an amount for up to 15 days when your car is under repair.
Road Side Assistance – I often get stranded in the middle of the road. The various benefits include towing service, battery jump start, alternate transport, spare key arrangement and breakdown phone assistance.

I hope that like me, you would also have got sensitized to the importance of motor insurance and would take a little more effort next time while selecting your insurance company. For our generation, brands like COCO are doing an amazing job by making these supposedly “complicated” subjects really really simple. I am sure that next time I have to renew my car’s insurance, I am going to be way more diligent than I have been and I will want to customise it with COCO, myself.

COCO by DHFL General Insurance
COCO by DHFL General Insurance is an Insure tech by Wadhawan Global Capital Private Limited. Wadhawan Global Capital Private Limited (WGC) is a Core Investment Company, with its flagship brand
being the listed housing finance entity, “Dewan Housing Finance Limited” (DHFL). COCO by DHFL General Insurance Ltd. is a 100% owned entity of WGC.
COCO by DHFL General Insurance started its operations in 2017. It is aimed to simplify the process of purchasing insurance via new age technology.

You can get updates on the brand's Twitter Handle @DHFL. You can also follow the brand on Facebook for more updates about the product. #CareMoreHaveMore

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Instagram/Snapchat: @meghasarin

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Album Launch Tour ends…

Thank you to the sweet crowds in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane for making the Melbourne Ska Orchestra Album Launch Tour a SKANK-TACULAR success!  Your energy was mammoth and we were thrilled to share the party with you all.

Thanks also to our special guests The Auskas, The Strange Tenants, The Cheap Fakes, and Mista Savona.

Naturally we would love to take the party further afield so listen out for developments…  Better still join our e-news family to get first word. (You can join right here on the homepage)

Keep Skankin!

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Sunday, 18 June 2017

Metallic Bag

Huvilakatu is probably one the most iconic streets in Helsinki. Even though I live quite nearby, for some reason I’ve never realized to use this location. The street is full of cute little villas and it's definitely a must-see place for visitors. The weather was quite chilly as you probably can see from my outfit and we had to take cover from the rain a few times. I also had to protect my new camera lens (which I forgot to mention in the last post). So, this is my second set of pictures with the new lens and at least I think the difference is clear as day. You wouldn't believe that changing just the lens could make such difference, but it was definitely worth it.

Monday, 5 June 2017

Fake or Inspired?

Is there a difference between borrowing and copying? Is there even such a thing as original design? These were the questions I was asking when I saw this bag at Zara. Inspired, fake of whatever, I think it’s a stunning bag. I didn’t even dream about finding a bag that would work for my style so perfectly.
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Opening hours:

Monday - Thursday 7:00-16:00
Friday and before holiday 7:00-11:50
Brekfast 9:00-9:30
Lunch 11:50-12:30

We have CET - Central European Time.

Alastaro 2014 - Goblin back on track

With just 0,0014 sec Mats lost the quarter final vs Mattias Wulcan at Alastaro Finland. It´s not fun to loose, but this time we at least showed that Green Goblin is back in business again. So now we can focus on set ups and tunings. Over all it was a strange weekend where the wether was just the best. Warm and sunny all weekend. But the organizers had been struggling with the new surface on the track. If they got more time to prepare it, it should have been just the best ever in Finland. But with some practical issues the surface became very slippery and the first two days there was just a little grip. Most racers had problem to find right settings for the weekend. Next year the track will be super.

Mats and team tried out a lots of settings and manage to qualified as no 8 in the eight-ladder and by that meet qualified no 1 Mattias Wulcan, who won the whole race. A great congratulation to Mattias and team that made a great weekend. And to Roger Johansson that ended up as Runner Up.

The Goblin team is now planning for next Swedish Champion round at Malmoe Raceway in just a couple of weeks. Green Goblin i s back, with one eyes and some scrapes and bruises. But he´s back!

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Profitable Seafood Restaurant

Florida (Pasco)

  • Asking Price: $1,200,000
  • Gross Income: $1,500,000
  • Cash Flow: $400,000
  • Real Estate: Not Disclosed
  • Inventory: $55,000
  • FF&E: $400,000
  • Listing ID: #212107
  • Established: 2009
  • Employees: 9FT/29PT

Business Description

Profitable Mom and Pop Seafood Restaurant located on the water! This restaurant is a jewel to its patrons offering fresh homemade food caught in the Gulf of Mexico. Restaurant has two bars, indoor and outdoor seating, elevated tiki bar, and live music on the weekends. Full kitchen, full liquor bar, and a ton of happy customers! Please refer to listing #3353730226 and ask for Ivan Lilov when inquiring. Thank You!

Business Details

Primary Business Category: Restaurants, Bars & Other Food Services
Location: Florida
County: Pasco

Company Information

Year Established: 2009
Home Based: No
Franchise: No
Relocatable: No
Number of Employees: 9FT/29PT

Financial Information

Asking Price: $1,200,000
Gross Revenue: $1,500,000
Cash Flow: $400,000
FF&E: $400,000
Inventory: $55,000
Seller Financing Available: No

Property Information

Lease/Month: 10000 Square Footage: 6000 Building Type: Free standing Terms & Options: 5y Expiration Date: 2/1/2024

Reason for selling:

Support & Training:

Two weeks of training at no cost

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Business Listed By:

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Mezzabarba lands in the UK!

Pierangelo Mezzabarba, founder and mastermind of legendary Italian guitar amp brand Masotti Guitar Devices, is finally bringing his groundbreaking, Italian engineered amps to the UK. But that’s not all – cue drum rolls here – Pierangelo’s new product line is actually entering the UK market with his high-end signature brand, Mezzabarba Custom Amplification.

Used by an ever-growing number of artists worldwide for more than a decade, Mezzabarba amps are custom-built, all-tube beasts which are entirely hand-made in Italy. Based on 100% original schematics, point-to-point wiring on all flagship products, top of the range components, custom-wound transformers and a no-compromise philosophy, these amps feature a response and dynamics which are truly unique and modern. Their ability to deliver an unusual combination of raw power, warmth and crystal clear tone allows the same amp to reach an unrivalled range of sounds, spanning from fusion, blues, rock, funk, all the way to brute metal. And let’s not forget their heritage – with a striking Italian design, they also look great on stage!

Mezzabarba amps are not played, they are worn – such is the seamless precision and synergy that you will experience the very instant you plug in your guitar in any of Pierangelo’s amps.

Mezzabarba promises to be a true game changer and to redefine what British musicians can expect from their amp.

The only announced UK distributor for Mezzabarba Custom Amplification will be Nice Gear Distribution:

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An all-day VIP-only brand launch event will be hosted at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios on Thursday 30th October 2014, when Pierangelo will personally introduce a selection of Mezzabarba’s announced new products.

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Artist Talk and Film Screening

April 25, 2019 I will be featured by the Peninsula Fine Art Center in Newport News, Virginia in an After Dark Film and Artist Talk from 6:30-8:30. The documentary film Work at Hand will be screened as part of this event. This was organized by Lee Matney of the Linda Matney Gallery and Diana Blanchard, Curator of the Art Center.

Pillars of Dust Reviewed

Paul Krainak, artist, educator and writer wrote a thoughtful review of “Pillars of Dust” for his Inland Art column in the October 2018 issue of the Community Word published in Peoria, IL.

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Pillars of Dust Opens at Heuser Art Center

The one-person exhibition “Pillars of Dust” opened September 28th at the Heuser Art Center of Bradley University, peoria, IL. These large-scale paintings and works on paper will be on display until November 6, 2018.

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Numbered and signed copy

Shipping Cartons are white double groove cardboard boxes. On each boxes, there is a unique image re-mounted, so the complete edition shows 42 different images. The images represent the artist’s works in their casual environment, like a studio, a gallery or a collector’s house.

Image 65 x 99 cm
Box 63 x 110 x 30 cm
Limited edition of 42 copies
Certificate numbered and signed by the artist
Produced and published in 1999 by Editions Micheline Szwajcer & Michèle Didier
©1999 Joe Scanlan and Editions Micheline Szwajcer & Michèle Didier