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Shortly about me:
It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.
In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.
The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »
The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .
If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.
Sheridan&Co were given the task to translate this premium Italian brand and create an appropriate retail site that would sit comfortably within a supermarket environment. The challenge was to strike a balance between showcasing a premium, consultation-based cosmetics brand and combine the practicalities of a self-select unit in a 24 hour supermarket. These images show what we created for their site located in Tesco’s, Dudley.
Can technology help prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in low- and middle-income countries? Increasingly, cell phones, cameras, crowd-sourcing, and mobile apps are being used in innovative ways to address GBV, but questions surrounding ethics, effectiveness, and practicality remain. The Interagency Gender Working Group, U. S. Agency for International Development, Woodrow Wilson Center, CARE, and Population Reference Bureau will host a panel discussion exploring the ethics around new technologies to combat GBV; how effective they are; and what some of the more practical and actionable ways forward might be.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/gender-based-violence-and-inno...
Founded in August 2010 by Ross McCulloch of Third Sector Lab, Be Good Be Social brings together third sector professionals interested in social media for social good. The events are a chance to learn, debate and connect with others working for non-profits, charities and social enterprises. Unlike traditional conferences Be Good Be Social combines networking, inspirational talks, practical workshops and, importantly, the chance to collaborate in a relaxed, friendly environment. You’ll hear real-life case studies, ground breaking new ideas and hands-on solutions.
The events are for social media newbies as well as the digital die-hards. Coming along to Be Good Be Social will help you understand:
- The practicalities of where to start with social media.
- The benefits of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blogging and beyond for third sector organisations.
- The risks involved in your organisation’s social media presence.
- Strategies for effectively engaging with supporters, donors and partners.
- How you can measure your social media success.
Be Good Be Social wouldn’t have evolved as quickly as it has without the support of the third sector sounding board which includes Stuart Glen (One Kind), Marc Bowker (Quarriers), Hugh Wallace (Scottish Museums), Sara Thomas (MND Scotland), Clare McDowall (Oxfam Scotland), Rosie McIntosh (Oxfam Scotland), Julia Morrison (SCVO) and Marie Duguid (The Melting Pot).
Shortly about me:
It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.
In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.
The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »
The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .
If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.
When lighter and faster reaches a point of diminishing returns, smarter investments in personal transport shine through. Comfort, utility, strength, practicality, versatility...
A new season colourway update of the classic Rainbow collection, the bright Rainbow International jacket from English heritage brand Barbour is ideal for adding style and practicality to your spring/summer wardrobe. Featuring a mix of handy pockets to keep you organised in style, a classic corduroy collar, Barbour front logo patch and an adjustable belt to cinch in the waist. This young, energetic style of Barbour jacket will stay a staple in your wardrobe for season after season.
Shortly about me:
It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.
In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.
The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »
The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .
If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.
This Vintage Collection combines elegance & practicality. Features Louis-Philippe mouldings on the body and frame moulding detail on door fronts. Functional and sophisticated, it will bring an executive office look into your home. Matches the South Shore Furniture Vintage Collection TV stands.
La collection Vintage marie élégance et fonctionnalité. Cette collection séduit par ses moulures Louis-Philippe ainsi que par ses portes moulurées. Fonctionnelle et sophistiquée, elle ajoutera une apparence luxueuse au décor. Ces articles se coordonnent aux supports de télévision de la collection Vintage de Meubles South Shore.
Founded in August 2010 by Ross McCulloch of Third Sector Lab, Be Good Be Social brings together third sector professionals interested in social media for social good. The events are a chance to learn, debate and connect with others working for non-profits, charities and social enterprises. Unlike traditional conferences Be Good Be Social combines networking, inspirational talks, practical workshops and, importantly, the chance to collaborate in a relaxed, friendly environment. You’ll hear real-life case studies, ground breaking new ideas and hands-on solutions.
The events are for social media newbies as well as the digital die-hards. Coming along to Be Good Be Social will help you understand:
- The practicalities of where to start with social media.
- The benefits of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blogging and beyond for third sector organisations.
- The risks involved in your organisation’s social media presence.
- Strategies for effectively engaging with supporters, donors and partners.
- How you can measure your social media success.
Be Good Be Social wouldn’t have evolved as quickly as it has without the support of the third sector sounding board which includes Stuart Glen (One Kind), Marc Bowker (Quarriers), Hugh Wallace (Scottish Museums), Sara Thomas (MND Scotland), Clare McDowall (Oxfam Scotland), Rosie McIntosh (Oxfam Scotland), Julia Morrison (SCVO) and Marie Duguid (The Melting Pot).
Just a detailed list of components and accessories as the bike is now built up. Many would be original for the bike, others completely different. I was not attempting a purely orthodox
"restoration" build for this bike... I usually have some preferences which add or substitute on my bikes - either for practicality or simply for my notion of aesthetic appeal, regardless of whether I already have the "correct" pieces.
Can technology help prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in low- and middle-income countries? Increasingly, cell phones, cameras, crowd-sourcing, and mobile apps are being used in innovative ways to address GBV, but questions surrounding ethics, effectiveness, and practicality remain. The Interagency Gender Working Group, U. S. Agency for International Development, Woodrow Wilson Center, CARE, and Population Reference Bureau will host a panel discussion exploring the ethics around new technologies to combat GBV; how effective they are; and what some of the more practical and actionable ways forward might be.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/gender-based-violence-and-inno...
A trifold needle case with a bit of sexiness and a lot of practicality. Load it up with your scissors, needles, pins and take it on your next fitting appointment or throw it in your travel bag.
If it is style, practicality and affordability you are after, roller blinds are just the solution to perfectly complement any type of window.
The electric cars are coming, Range Rovers beware!
The Tesla Model S is being marked as one of the world's first electric executive/sports cars. Designed by Franz von Holzhausen, and powered by a 416hp Three-Phase induction motor, the Tesla Model S combines sweet efficiency and environmental consideration, with a top of the range, fully equipped interior, including Bluetooth Stereos, Electric Windows, Leather Seats, Wood Trim, all the luxuries of a comparable Mercedes or BMW.
The world of electric cars has come a long way since the days of the horrendously bad Gee-Whizz and its complete lack of safety, space, efficiency, speed, comfort, reliability and range. The Model S has a range of 265 miles, although it is argued this has been somewhat capped by the company. The car is incredibly safe too, gaining 5* results across the Euro NCAP safety rating. It's also sublimely styled, looking very modern and sleek. However, at £50,000 it's somewhat pricey, especially when you can get a comparable Nissan Leaf with just as much practicality for around £15 to £20,000.
Overall though, the Model S is a promising car, and a clear sign that the concept of the electric auto isn't just a flash in the pan or dead-end technology.
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From Edmunds (http://www.edmunds.com/ford/flex/2009/review.html) -
It wasn't too long ago that minivans reigned supreme as the go-to choice of growing families across the country. In recent years, however, minivan sales have declined due to the arrival of seven-passenger crossover SUVs, which allow moms and dads to look and feel a little more stylish while transporting their broods. These crossovers don't offer as much utility, however. So what if an automaker attempted to marry the "cool factor" of a crossover SUV and the unbeatable practicality of a minivan's shoebox-like shape? The result would probably end up something like the 2009 Ford Flex.
With styling inspired by vintage vacuum cleaners and an overall shape that resembles a super-sized cross between a first-generation Scion xB and a Mini Cooper Clubman, it's safe to say there's nothing else quite like the Ford Flex on the road today. Though the Flex shares its underpinnings and powertrain with the capable but anonymously styled Taurus X, its daring design sets it apart from the legions of look-alike crossovers roaming our roads. Fortunately for Ford, the Flex's appeal is much more than skin-deep. For example, it offers one of the highest-quality interiors we've seen from Ford in a long time, replete with plentiful soft-touch surfaces and an expensive-looking design. Ford's innovative Sync MP3 player and phone interface system is also available, as is a Vista sunroof, which consists of four fixed glass panels that brighten up the cabin for second- and third-row occupants. Add a reasonably powerful 3.5-liter V6 to the mix, along with available all-wheel drive, and you've got all the ingredients of a crowd-pleasing people mover.
Featuring conventional rear doors instead of the maximally convenient sliding variety, the Flex nonetheless constitutes a compelling package for families who just can't stomach the idea of rolling in a blatantly utilitarian conveyance. Seven adults can fit comfortably inside its elongated cabin, and access to the third row is a cinch with the optional power-folding second-row seats, though a bit of a pain without them. The second-row seats also slide fore and aft, while an optional refrigerator inside the rear console keeps perishables cool while driving. With the rear seats flipped down and the second row flipped forward, the Flex offers a large cargo area, though minivans are still considerably more capacious.
It's hard to predict whether the new Ford Flex will be a success, but Ford deserves credit for boldly bringing such an unconventional yet well-thought-out offering into the marketplace. In theory, the Flex should appeal to any family looking for a winning combination of panache and practicality. We suggest that consumers looking at either a minivan or a large crossover SUV give it strong consideration.
The new Toledo is a balance of stye and practicality.
Find out more about the SEAT Toledo here: www.hatfieldseat.co.uk/toledo.html
Founded in August 2010 by Ross McCulloch of Third Sector Lab, Be Good Be Social brings together third sector professionals interested in social media for social good. The events are a chance to learn, debate and connect with others working for non-profits, charities and social enterprises. Unlike traditional conferences Be Good Be Social combines networking, inspirational talks, practical workshops and, importantly, the chance to collaborate in a relaxed, friendly environment. You’ll hear real-life case studies, ground breaking new ideas and hands-on solutions.
The events are for social media newbies as well as the digital die-hards. Coming along to Be Good Be Social will help you understand:
- The practicalities of where to start with social media.
- The benefits of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blogging and beyond for third sector organisations.
- The risks involved in your organisation’s social media presence.
- Strategies for effectively engaging with supporters, donors and partners.
- How you can measure your social media success.
Be Good Be Social wouldn’t have evolved as quickly as it has without the support of the third sector sounding board which includes Stuart Glen (One Kind), Marc Bowker (Quarriers), Hugh Wallace (Scottish Museums), Sara Thomas (MND Scotland), Clare McDowall (Oxfam Scotland), Rosie McIntosh (Oxfam Scotland), Julia Morrison (SCVO) and Marie Duguid (The Melting Pot).
Founded in August 2010 by Ross McCulloch of Third Sector Lab, Be Good Be Social brings together third sector professionals interested in social media for social good. The events are a chance to learn, debate and connect with others working for non-profits, charities and social enterprises. Unlike traditional conferences Be Good Be Social combines networking, inspirational talks, practical workshops and, importantly, the chance to collaborate in a relaxed, friendly environment. You’ll hear real-life case studies, ground breaking new ideas and hands-on solutions.
The events are for social media newbies as well as the digital die-hards. Coming along to Be Good Be Social will help you understand:
- The practicalities of where to start with social media.
- The benefits of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blogging and beyond for third sector organisations.
- The risks involved in your organisation’s social media presence.
- Strategies for effectively engaging with supporters, donors and partners.
- How you can measure your social media success.
Be Good Be Social wouldn’t have evolved as quickly as it has without the support of the third sector sounding board which includes Stuart Glen (One Kind), Marc Bowker (Quarriers), Hugh Wallace (Scottish Museums), Sara Thomas (MND Scotland), Clare McDowall (Oxfam Scotland), Rosie McIntosh (Oxfam Scotland), Julia Morrison (SCVO) and Marie Duguid (The Melting Pot).
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Transform Your Bathroom With Hotel Style
Everyone loves the opulence of a high-end hotel bathroom. Posh amenities, long sleek design lines, and tranquil water features often make these spaces the highlight of any getaway. Fortunately, you don’t have to plan a road trip to enjoy the chic extravagance of a hotel-style bathroom. It is possible to enjoy a hotel experience at home, on virtually any budget. Knowing a range of both big and small design tips can help you choose what’s most important to you during the renovation process so you can carefully blend glamour with practicality and achieve a lavish lav that rivals those found in even the most luxurious 5-star resort.
Bigger Design Options
When updating your bathroom, consider some bigger room updates, such as:
Calming Color Choice
Create a sumptuous and soothing spa-like feel in your space by using cool neutrals or a monochromatic palette. Classic color schemes never go out of style and give you an opportunity to use bolder accents throughout the room for added aesthetic appeal. If you go for an all-white look, consider including tubs and vanities with curved lines to add a little extra visual interest and texture to the space.
Renovated Flooring
Your bathroom floor needs to walk that fine line between fashion and function. Yes, the flooring needs to be durable, industrious, and impervious to heavy foot traffic and water damage; but it also has to look fabulous. Ceramic tile is resilient to general wear and tear, yet still luxurious. Stone flooring can also convey the feel of a fine hotel. Looking for a worthy splurge beneath your feet? Install a radiant heating system in your subflooring space for extra comfort during the colder winter months. No matter what product you install, skip high-polished finishes that may get slippery when wet.
Upgrade Showers & Tubs
Hotel showers and tubs are often the most relaxing part of the hotel experience. Upgrading your current acrylic models to tile and porcelain can achieve a resort-quality feel as well as add value to your home. Tile your shower area to match the surrounding color palette. A rain showerhead is a must; however, you may also want to install a second showerhead, as well as side water features, to achieve the highly-sought after, massaging “surround spray.” When renovating your tub, keep in mind that a standalone model provides an instant focal point and offers more space to soak in after a long, stressful day.
Smaller Design Options
Of course, as with any home remodel, sticking to the budget is a thing. Not to worry; you can implement a few lower-priced upgrades throughout your bathroom and still achieve that luxurious resort feel and quality.
Some little (yet still impactful) décor updates include:
Purchase Plush Towels
Purchasing new towels is a small task, but it can deliver significant return on investment. Get rid of the mismatched, fraying towels you’ve had for years (or decades), and invest in plush, deluxe towels that instantly make the bathing process more enjoyable. Want to truly launch towel luxury in your space? Purchase a towel warmer to make getting out of the shower on cold chilly mornings pleasant.
Strategically Place Candles
The soft glow of candlelight makes everything better. Place candles around the bathtub and vanity to elevate ambiance and convey a calming sense of peace. You can also use scented candles to enhance the overall sensory vibe in the room.
Accessorize Your Vanity
Don’t have the budget for a new vanity? Not to worry – you can still make your existing vanity look like new. First, eliminate all current clutter. Toss all the lotions, gels, powders, and products you never use and replace them with items that make you feel like you’re truly pampering yourself. Next, get ready to accessorize. Vases, trays, and even decorative toiletries can all be placed on your bathroom counters to add a touch of color and glamour to the space.
Use Greenery
Many premium hotels use greenery to liven up the bathrooms – and you should too. Even just a few plants and/or flowers in the room prove a quick and easy way to elevate comfort levels. Bonus Note: Bathroom humidity allows many plants to thrive, so you won’t need a green thumb to keep them green.
Include A Bath Tray
Having everything you need conveniently at arms’ reach instantly makes you feel like you’re at a posh hotel. A high-end bath tray offers various compartments to safely store and prop scented salts, books, soaps, electronic devices, and even your wine glass for the ultimate soaking experience.
Contact Niche Design House
Niche Design House can help you blend fashion with function for a bathroom upgrade that delivers hotel-style luxury at home. Want to hear more? Contact us today for a no-risk project consultation.
PhDo 8 at Waag Society
February 8, 2013
A case study of the use of robots in healthcare concerning practicalities and ethics.
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The Jaguar I-PACE is the electric vehicle drivers have been waiting for Clean, smart and safe, the
I-PACE delivers sustainable sports car performance, next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) technology and five-seat SUV practicality to place Jaguar at the forefront of the EV revolution.
Sheridan&Co were given the task to translate this premium Italian brand and create an appropriate retail site that would sit comfortably within a supermarket environment. The challenge was to strike a balance between showcasing a premium, consultation-based cosmetics brand and combine the practicalities of a self-select unit in a 24 hour supermarket. These images show what we created for their site located in Tesco’s, Dudley.
Produced from 1969 to 1975 and named to honour Maserati's victories at the Indianapolis 500 in 1939 and 1940. This sleek fastback with seating for 4 adults is built on a shortened Quattropore platform and was designed by Virginio Vairo at Carrozzeria Vignale. A sizable luggage compartment is accessible via a hatchback-style trunk lid. This combination of performance and practicality made the Indy a popular choice, with a total production of 1.104 units. In 1971, the Indy America was introduced, featuring updates such as a new dashboard design.
4.136 / 4.719 / 4.930 cc
V8
265 / 330 / 335 hp
Maserati 110 Years
19/12/2024 - 23/02/2025
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
July 2024
In 1969, British Leyland intended to upgrade the Mini to try and keep the style with the times, calling in once again Sir Alec Issigonis to design a compact and practical little car of the same lines. The idea was to give the car a front engine with front wheel drive and devote as much of the car's platform to passenger and luggage capacity. The car was also intended to be a hatchback for more practicality and would enter sales 5% cheaper than the current Mini of 1959.
The car was launched with a more angular design to fit the times, and powered by a new 9X 850cc engine and transmission. Hydrolastic suspension was considered, but changed instead to a more conventional front suspension with vertical struts and independent rear suspension with torsion bars.
The car, although providing more space internally than the original Mini, was unfortunately not forwarded by the British Leyland management, and thus only resulted in a single prototype. Unbeknownst to British Leyland, the car could have been a real winner, but instead the lucrative family hatchback market was swept out from underneath them by the likes of FIAT and Volkswagen.
New approaches have been developed to recompress internal gases in fish as opposed to venting, which releases the built-up gases. In fish suffering from barotrauma, recompressing entails lowering the fish to certain depths and pressures, which causes the built-up gases in a fish’s body cavity to recompress and allows the fish to swim away. In certain fisheries like the Pacific coast rockfish fishery, this method to release fish has been highly successful at reducing the rate of release mortality.
There are several different methods and devices to recompress fish. Some are as simple as an upside down milk crate that is lowered into the water with the fish inside. Other devices are more sophisticated, such as gripping devices that are attached to a fishing rod’s line and can release fish at pre-programmed depths of 50, 100, or 150 feet.
The goal of all of these devices is to reduce the mortality of fish brought up from depth that are released. Florida Sea Grant is currently conducting trials to test the utility and practicality of these devices with the goal of giving anglers options when releasing fish.
Founded in August 2010 by Ross McCulloch of Third Sector Lab, Be Good Be Social brings together third sector professionals interested in social media for social good. The events are a chance to learn, debate and connect with others working for non-profits, charities and social enterprises. Unlike traditional conferences Be Good Be Social combines networking, inspirational talks, practical workshops and, importantly, the chance to collaborate in a relaxed, friendly environment. You’ll hear real-life case studies, ground breaking new ideas and hands-on solutions.
The events are for social media newbies as well as the digital die-hards. Coming along to Be Good Be Social will help you understand:
- The practicalities of where to start with social media.
- The benefits of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blogging and beyond for third sector organisations.
- The risks involved in your organisation’s social media presence.
- Strategies for effectively engaging with supporters, donors and partners.
- How you can measure your social media success.
Be Good Be Social wouldn’t have evolved as quickly as it has without the support of the third sector sounding board which includes Stuart Glen (One Kind), Marc Bowker (Quarriers), Hugh Wallace (Scottish Museums), Sara Thomas (MND Scotland), Clare McDowall (Oxfam Scotland), Rosie McIntosh (Oxfam Scotland), Julia Morrison (SCVO) and Marie Duguid (The Melting Pot).
In 1969, British Leyland intended to upgrade the Mini to try and keep the style with the times, calling in once again Sir Alec Issigonis to design a compact and practical little car of the same lines. The idea was to give the car a front engine with front wheel drive and devote as much of the car's platform to passenger and luggage capacity. The car was also intended to be a hatchback for more practicality and would enter sales 5% cheaper than the current Mini of 1959.
The car was launched with a more angular design to fit the times, and powered by a new 9X 850cc engine and transmission. Hydrolastic suspension was considered, but changed instead to a more conventional front suspension with vertical struts and independent rear suspension with torsion bars.
The car, although providing more space internally than the original Mini, was unfortunately not forwarded by the British Leyland management, and thus only resulted in a single prototype. Unbeknownst to British Leyland, the car could have been a real winner, but instead the lucrative family hatchback market was swept out from underneath them by the likes of FIAT and Volkswagen.
Founded in August 2010 by Ross McCulloch of Third Sector Lab, Be Good Be Social brings together third sector professionals interested in social media for social good. The events are a chance to learn, debate and connect with others working for non-profits, charities and social enterprises. Unlike traditional conferences Be Good Be Social combines networking, inspirational talks, practical workshops and, importantly, the chance to collaborate in a relaxed, friendly environment. You’ll hear real-life case studies, ground breaking new ideas and hands-on solutions.
The events are for social media newbies as well as the digital die-hards. Coming along to Be Good Be Social will help you understand:
- The practicalities of where to start with social media.
- The benefits of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blogging and beyond for third sector organisations.
- The risks involved in your organisation’s social media presence.
- Strategies for effectively engaging with supporters, donors and partners.
- How you can measure your social media success.
Be Good Be Social wouldn’t have evolved as quickly as it has without the support of the third sector sounding board which includes Stuart Glen (One Kind), Marc Bowker (Quarriers), Hugh Wallace (Scottish Museums), Sara Thomas (MND Scotland), Clare McDowall (Oxfam Scotland), Rosie McIntosh (Oxfam Scotland), Julia Morrison (SCVO) and Marie Duguid (The Melting Pot).
This section comprises a “collection” of 4 photographs which I saw – very briefly - about 25 years ago, just long enough for me to photocopy; and also a montage I have made up of all four together, along with the reverse of each. (1 is front of Back “A”, 2 the front of Back “B”, etc).
I did not know who the subjects were or even who the photographs belonged to. I suspect my colleague (sadly long since passed away), who was extremely into “antiques” saw them and immediately realised they were of historical significance to me - and managed to borrow them in order for me to make photocopies.
Thankfully the photocopier at work back then was a fairly good one and the detail captured is superb. Despite two of the photos bearing Caithness photographer details, it is clear from the photographs that all four depict officers of the Sutherland County Constabulary.
Numbers 1 and 2: - are from the (late) 1860s, and were professionally stamped on the reverse: WILLIAM AIRD / PHOTOGRAPHER / LOCHINVER.
Numbers 3 and 4:- show the details of the photographer, P (for Peter) Swanson, on the back within a very ornate design. No. 3 (obviously earlier than No.4) says Mr Swanson had studios in Irvine Ayrshire, near Glasgow) and Thurso, whereas No. says Wick and Thurso. Research reveals that he did not open his Wick Studio until 1887 and that he died in 1890. Chances are then that No. 4 was taken in 1887, and No. 3 a few years before.
Of particular interest is that the Constable in No. 1 (and I suspect I now know who he was – more later) bears the collar number 10 (and so does no. 3, and I suspect No. 4 also) whereas the officer in No. 2 is clearly “18”.
Now the force actually only ever had 12 men of ALL ranks (as late as 1871) – albeit 3 extra men were employed on Railway Construction duties and another 3 had been taken on to police the Kildonan Gold Diggings. So, as there is also the possibility another extra man was taken on as “additional” around that time, that would just achieve the “18” – in that the 18 men would include Sergeant/s (officially 1 but in practice 2 – a long story, to do with salmon fisheries). Soon afterwards the “gold” men were paid off - and some other members of the force were too, as the Police Committee cut their budget to the bone. So No.1 and 2 (seemingly taken at same place/time) can really be no later than 1871.
Now it will be noted that No. 3 is the only photo where the officer has a hat on. It is a shako or pill-box, and I surmise that this came in around the time Chief constable McHardy left the force to go to Inverness-shire. Prior to that, the force wore helmets, but the new Chief Constable, Roderick MacLean who till then had been Superintendent in Ross-shire, may well have decided on the headgear change - either through cost or practicality. The badge is similar to – but smaller than - the helmet badge, which of course would have been too large and too heavy for the far lighter pillbox hat.
I reckon No. 4 is the same man as Constable 10 in No. 1 and 3, only a wee bit older and less severe-looking. This could be – if it is who I think is – because he about to move out of the fairly remote North West of the County to the relative modernity (railway et al, and thus proximity to the bigger towns) of Bonar Bridge in the south east of the County (bordering with Ross & Cromarty).
Constable 18 I am unsure of – largely because the Sutherland Constabulary Personnel Register has obviously been filled out retrospectively and from memory (and thus many detailed such as transfers are either missing or sketchy)
Constable 10 however I do bow have an inkling of – I reckon he is James CRAIGHEAD.
James Craighead was an Agricultural Labourer before he left his native Aberdeenshire and joined the Metropolitan Police in London, where he served for 3 years and 9 months.
Then on 18th December 1864, aged 33, he moved to Sutherland Constabulary. The Aberdeen connection was of course prevalent in the Sutherland force. The then Sutherland Chief Constable (Peter Ewen) and Deputy Chief (Sgt George Bridgeford) had both begun their police careers in the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire forces respectively. Doubtless PC Craighead had been recommended to one or both of them. It was by no means unusual for a man from the Highlands (or indeed also Grampian Region - North East Scotland) to find no vacancies in local forces, and it would therefore be suggested by the local Chief Officer they should apply to a “South Country” force, gain experience there and await a vacancy nearer to home. Many did just that, while others of course never did - as they perhaps did not fancy the onus of being on duty 24 hours a day in rural location, when used to working shifts (and then going home to be clear of duty until their next shift) and set (and undisturbed) days off!
Here I digress – Sutherland only rarely took men on, and it was very unusual to take on more than one at a time (only for special instances such as railway construction and gold diggings). So it is fascinating that TWO officers were appointed on 16th December 1864 – PC James Craighead and PC George Melvin. George, was – just like James – a native of Aberdeenshire, and also had previous police service, namely 5 years in Fifeshire Constabulary. It may just be a coincidence but the Deputy Chief of Fife at that time (and since 1862) was none other than Alexander McHardy (also from Aberdeenshire) who had been Sergeant and Deputy Chief of Sutherland (under Mr Ewan) from 1859 to 1861 until he went to Fife – and he would be coming back as Chief in 1866 to replace Mr Ewan.
For both men, both of Aberdeenshire stock, both in their early 30s with substantial police experience and obviously both having expressed an interest in extremely rural policing - to both be taken on at the same time is surely much more than coincidence!
One wonders if PC Melvin (whose early career moves are unfortunately not recorded in the Register) was doing duty in the Lochinver area along with PC Craighead and the opportunity was taken for both to be photographed?
PC Craighead moved to Lochinver from Melvich in 1866 and appears to have been there until 1870, which fits the bill time-wise for photos 1 and 2.
The rather vague transfer records show he was thereafter at Lairg between 1873 and 1875, then there is a gap.
The 1881 (Caithness) census shows PC Craighead in the Reay Parish (but that would be because he was then based at Melvich, just along the road, over the County boundary in Sutherland). He was then 51, and his birthplace is given as Longside, Aberdeenshire. His wife Hannah (aged 49, born at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire) and son James F, aged 14 (born at Assynt in Sutherland) completed the household. The Force records show (again likely done from memory) that he was at Melvich from 1882 to 1887 before moving to Bonar Bridge to complete his service.
Melvich is on the north coast of Sutherland and is only 17 miles along the coast from Thurso in Caithness -the largest town in the area. In those days if one wished to get from NW Sutherland to anywhere on the east coast of Sutherland the best route was via Thurso, especially since the railway arrived there in 1874.
Chief Constable Peter Ewen resigned and left the force on 15th June 1866, after some form of disagreement with the Police Committee. Thus Sergeant (possibly with personal unofficial “rank” of Inspector) George Bridgeford, as Deputy Chief Constable, was to run the force single-handed for two months until Mr Ewen’s successor was in place. That man was Alexander McHardy, already mentioned (while Sergeant in the Sutherland force he had previously held the Deputy Chief Constable post until “transferring” to Fife Constabulary). Mr McHardy remained at Dornoch until December 1882 when he was appointed Chief Constable of Inverness-shire. Mr Bridgeford (by then officially an Inspector) again took command, as it was not until the following June that a new Chief Constable was in place.
On 8th June 1883 Roderick MacLean, then Superintendent and Deputy Chief constable of Ross & Cromarty Constabulary, became the third Chief Constable of Sutherland. Sadly, his reign was brief as he died on 7th April 1887. As a result the man who stood in pending a new Chief being selected was – you’ve guessed it – George Bridgeford. It took three months before a new Chief Constable was appointed, this time a police Inspector from Inverness-shire, Malcolm Macdonald, an imposing figure who would remain in post until he too died in service in 1906.
PC Craighead retired from the force on pension (unfortunately I do not have any details) on 15th May 1891 on reaching 60.
PC Melvin is known to have served at Bonar from 1881 to 1888 and then from 1888 to 1891 at Lairg. On 26th May 1891 he moved to Rosehall, where he retired on 14th February 1892, presumably compulsorily as he would be then have also reached 60 years of age. In November his wage was increased from 25/- (£1.25p) to 26/2d (£1.31p), and when he retired he was awarded an annual pension of £36.17/4d. (£30.76) which was 14/- (14 shillings; £0.70p) per week.
Unfortunately research has failed to locate their graves – certainly not in Sutherland – so it is not known whether they enjoyed a long and relaxing retirement. It certainly seems as if both would have retired back home to Aberdeenshire.
I bet they had a few stories to tell of their time in Sutherland!
Can technology help prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in low- and middle-income countries? Increasingly, cell phones, cameras, crowd-sourcing, and mobile apps are being used in innovative ways to address GBV, but questions surrounding ethics, effectiveness, and practicality remain. The Interagency Gender Working Group, U. S. Agency for International Development, Woodrow Wilson Center, CARE, and Population Reference Bureau will host a panel discussion exploring the ethics around new technologies to combat GBV; how effective they are; and what some of the more practical and actionable ways forward might be.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/gender-based-violence-and-inno...
Clustering Analysis of Attitudes Towards Automated Vehicles
Supervisor Name: Dr. Matthias Sweet
Theme: Social Geography
Location: Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Sociodemographic effects on public acceptance of Automated vehicles (AVs) have been widely studied, mostly using regression-type analysis. This study offers a novel approach into studying said relationship, using clustering analysis, which has the potential to inform governments and policies of specific market segments that may be due for interventions in order to raise awareness of AVs.
The results of this study will help us determine the links between sociodemographic information such as age, sex and gender, and attitudes towards AVs, as well us provide with information regarding the practicality of using cluster analysis and identifying market segments for AV public opinion analysis.
In 1969, British Leyland intended to upgrade the Mini to try and keep the style with the times, calling in once again Sir Alec Issigonis to design a compact and practical little car of the same lines. The idea was to give the car a front engine with front wheel drive and devote as much of the car's platform to passenger and luggage capacity. The car was also intended to be a hatchback for more practicality and would enter sales 5% cheaper than the current Mini of 1959.
The car was launched with a more angular design to fit the times, and powered by a new 9X 850cc engine and transmission. Hydrolastic suspension was considered, but changed instead to a more conventional front suspension with vertical struts and independent rear suspension with torsion bars.
The car, although providing more space internally than the original Mini, was unfortunately not forwarded by the British Leyland management, and thus only resulted in a single prototype. Unbeknownst to British Leyland, the car could have been a real winner, but instead the lucrative family hatchback market was swept out from underneath them by the likes of FIAT and Volkswagen.
Founded in August 2010 by Ross McCulloch of Third Sector Lab, Be Good Be Social brings together third sector professionals interested in social media for social good. The events are a chance to learn, debate and connect with others working for non-profits, charities and social enterprises. Unlike traditional conferences Be Good Be Social combines networking, inspirational talks, practical workshops and, importantly, the chance to collaborate in a relaxed, friendly environment. You’ll hear real-life case studies, ground breaking new ideas and hands-on solutions.
The events are for social media newbies as well as the digital die-hards. Coming along to Be Good Be Social will help you understand:
- The practicalities of where to start with social media.
- The benefits of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blogging and beyond for third sector organisations.
- The risks involved in your organisation’s social media presence.
- Strategies for effectively engaging with supporters, donors and partners.
- How you can measure your social media success.
Be Good Be Social wouldn’t have evolved as quickly as it has without the support of the third sector sounding board which includes Stuart Glen (One Kind), Marc Bowker (Quarriers), Hugh Wallace (Scottish Museums), Sara Thomas (MND Scotland), Clare McDowall (Oxfam Scotland), Rosie McIntosh (Oxfam Scotland), Julia Morrison (SCVO) and Marie Duguid (The Melting Pot).
Shortly about me:
It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.
In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.
The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »
The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .
If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.
Shortly about me:
It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.
In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.
The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »
The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .
If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.
Shortly about me:
It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.
In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.
The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »
The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .
If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.
This section comprises a “collection” of 4 photographs which I saw – very briefly - about 25 years ago, just long enough for me to photocopy; and also a montage I have made up of all four together, along with the reverse of each. (1 is front of Back “A”, 2 the front of Back “B”, etc).
I did not know who the subjects were or even who the photographs belonged to. I suspect my colleague (sadly long since passed away), who was extremely into “antiques” saw them and immediately realised they were of historical significance to me - and managed to borrow them in order for me to make photocopies.
Thankfully the photocopier at work back then was a fairly good one and the detail captured is superb. Despite two of the photos bearing Caithness photographer details, it is clear from the photographs that all four depict officers of the Sutherland County Constabulary.
Numbers 1 and 2: - are from the (late) 1860s, and were professionally stamped on the reverse: WILLIAM AIRD / PHOTOGRAPHER / LOCHINVER.
Numbers 3 and 4:- show the details of the photographer, P (for Peter) Swanson, on the back within a very ornate design. No. 3 (obviously earlier than No.4) says Mr Swanson had studios in Irvine Ayrshire, near Glasgow) and Thurso, whereas No. says Wick and Thurso. Research reveals that he did not open his Wick Studio until 1887 and that he died in 1890. Chances are then that No. 4 was taken in 1887, and No. 3 a few years before.
Of particular interest is that the Constable in No. 1 (and I suspect I now know who he was – more later) bears the collar number 10 (and so does no. 3, and I suspect No. 4 also) whereas the officer in No. 2 is clearly “18”.
Now the force actually only ever had 12 men of ALL ranks (as late as 1871) – albeit 3 extra men were employed on Railway Construction duties and another 3 had been taken on to police the Kildonan Gold Diggings. So, as there is also the possibility another extra man was taken on as “additional” around that time, that would just achieve the “18” – in that the 18 men would include Sergeant/s (officially 1 but in practice 2 – a long story, to do with salmon fisheries). Soon afterwards the “gold” men were paid off - and some other members of the force were too, as the Police Committee cut their budget to the bone. So No.1 and 2 (seemingly taken at same place/time) can really be no later than 1871.
Now it will be noted that No. 3 is the only photo where the officer has a hat on. It is a shako or pill-box, and I surmise that this came in around the time Chief constable McHardy left the force to go to Inverness-shire. Prior to that, the force wore helmets, but the new Chief Constable, Roderick MacLean who till then had been Superintendent in Ross-shire, may well have decided on the headgear change - either through cost or practicality. The badge is similar to – but smaller than - the helmet badge, which of course would have been too large and too heavy for the far lighter pillbox hat.
I reckon No. 4 is the same man as Constable 10 in No. 1 and 3, only a wee bit older and less severe-looking. This could be – if it is who I think is – because he about to move out of the fairly remote North West of the County to the relative modernity (railway et al, and thus proximity to the bigger towns) of Bonar Bridge in the south east of the County (bordering with Ross & Cromarty).
Constable 18 I am unsure of – largely because the Sutherland Constabulary Personnel Register has obviously been filled out retrospectively and from memory (and thus many detailed such as transfers are either missing or sketchy)
Constable 10 however I do bow have an inkling of – I reckon he is James CRAIGHEAD.
James Craighead was an Agricultural Labourer before he left his native Aberdeenshire and joined the Metropolitan Police in London, where he served for 3 years and 9 months.
Then on 18th December 1864, aged 33, he moved to Sutherland Constabulary. The Aberdeen connection was of course prevalent in the Sutherland force. The then Sutherland Chief Constable (Peter Ewen) and Deputy Chief (Sgt George Bridgeford) had both begun their police careers in the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire forces respectively. Doubtless PC Craighead had been recommended to one or both of them. It was by no means unusual for a man from the Highlands (or indeed also Grampian Region - North East Scotland) to find no vacancies in local forces, and it would therefore be suggested by the local Chief Officer they should apply to a “South Country” force, gain experience there and await a vacancy nearer to home. Many did just that, while others of course never did - as they perhaps did not fancy the onus of being on duty 24 hours a day in rural location, when used to working shifts (and then going home to be clear of duty until their next shift) and set (and undisturbed) days off!
Here I digress – Sutherland only rarely took men on, and it was very unusual to take on more than one at a time (only for special instances such as railway construction and gold diggings). So it is fascinating that TWO officers were appointed on 16th December 1864 – PC James Craighead and PC George Melvin. George, was – just like James – a native of Aberdeenshire, and also had previous police service, namely 5 years in Fifeshire Constabulary. It may just be a coincidence but the Deputy Chief of Fife at that time (and since 1862) was none other than Alexander McHardy (also from Aberdeenshire) who had been Sergeant and Deputy Chief of Sutherland (under Mr Ewan) from 1859 to 1861 until he went to Fife – and he would be coming back as Chief in 1866 to replace Mr Ewan.
For both men, both of Aberdeenshire stock, both in their early 30s with substantial police experience and obviously both having expressed an interest in extremely rural policing - to both be taken on at the same time is surely much more than coincidence!
One wonders if PC Melvin (whose early career moves are unfortunately not recorded in the Register) was doing duty in the Lochinver area along with PC Craighead and the opportunity was taken for both to be photographed?
PC Craighead moved to Lochinver from Melvich in 1866 and appears to have been there until 1870, which fits the bill time-wise for photos 1 and 2.
The rather vague transfer records show he was thereafter at Lairg between 1873 and 1875, then there is a gap.
The 1881 (Caithness) census shows PC Craighead in the Reay Parish (but that would be because he was then based at Melvich, just along the road, over the County boundary in Sutherland). He was then 51, and his birthplace is given as Longside, Aberdeenshire. His wife Hannah (aged 49, born at Bonhill, Dunbartonshire) and son James F, aged 14 (born at Assynt in Sutherland) completed the household. The Force records show (again likely done from memory) that he was at Melvich from 1882 to 1887 before moving to Bonar Bridge to complete his service.
Melvich is on the north coast of Sutherland and is only 17 miles along the coast from Thurso in Caithness -the largest town in the area. In those days if one wished to get from NW Sutherland to anywhere on the east coast of Sutherland the best route was via Thurso, especially since the railway arrived there in 1874.
Chief Constable Peter Ewen resigned and left the force on 15th June 1866, after some form of disagreement with the Police Committee. Thus Sergeant (possibly with personal unofficial “rank” of Inspector) George Bridgeford, as Deputy Chief Constable, was to run the force single-handed for two months until Mr Ewen’s successor was in place. That man was Alexander McHardy, already mentioned (while Sergeant in the Sutherland force he had previously held the Deputy Chief Constable post until “transferring” to Fife Constabulary). Mr McHardy remained at Dornoch until December 1882 when he was appointed Chief Constable of Inverness-shire. Mr Bridgeford (by then officially an Inspector) again took command, as it was not until the following June that a new Chief Constable was in place.
On 8th June 1883 Roderick MacLean, then Superintendent and Deputy Chief constable of Ross & Cromarty Constabulary, became the third Chief Constable of Sutherland. Sadly, his reign was brief as he died on 7th April 1887. As a result the man who stood in pending a new Chief being selected was – you’ve guessed it – George Bridgeford. It took three months before a new Chief Constable was appointed, this time a police Inspector from Inverness-shire, Malcolm Macdonald, an imposing figure who would remain in post until he too died in service in 1906.
PC Craighead retired from the force on pension (unfortunately I do not have any details) on 15th May 1891 on reaching 60.
PC Melvin is known to have served at Bonar from 1881 to 1888 and then from 1888 to 1891 at Lairg. On 26th May 1891 he moved to Rosehall, where he retired on 14th February 1892, presumably compulsorily as he would be then have also reached 60 years of age. In November his wage was increased from 25/- (£1.25p) to 26/2d (£1.31p), and when he retired he was awarded an annual pension of £36.17/4d. (£30.76) which was 14/- (14 shillings; £0.70p) per week.
Unfortunately research has failed to locate their graves – certainly not in Sutherland – so it is not known whether they enjoyed a long and relaxing retirement. It certainly seems as if both would have retired back home to Aberdeenshire.
I bet they had a few stories to tell of their time in Sutherland!
Can technology help prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in low- and middle-income countries? Increasingly, cell phones, cameras, crowd-sourcing, and mobile apps are being used in innovative ways to address GBV, but questions surrounding ethics, effectiveness, and practicality remain. The Interagency Gender Working Group, U. S. Agency for International Development, Woodrow Wilson Center, CARE, and Population Reference Bureau will host a panel discussion exploring the ethics around new technologies to combat GBV; how effective they are; and what some of the more practical and actionable ways forward might be.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/gender-based-violence-and-inno...
Can technology help prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in low- and middle-income countries? Increasingly, cell phones, cameras, crowd-sourcing, and mobile apps are being used in innovative ways to address GBV, but questions surrounding ethics, effectiveness, and practicality remain. The Interagency Gender Working Group, U. S. Agency for International Development, Woodrow Wilson Center, CARE, and Population Reference Bureau will host a panel discussion exploring the ethics around new technologies to combat GBV; how effective they are; and what some of the more practical and actionable ways forward might be.
Read more: www.wilsoncenter.org/event/gender-based-violence-and-inno...
Founded in August 2010 by Ross McCulloch of Third Sector Lab, Be Good Be Social brings together third sector professionals interested in social media for social good. The events are a chance to learn, debate and connect with others working for non-profits, charities and social enterprises. Unlike traditional conferences Be Good Be Social combines networking, inspirational talks, practical workshops and, importantly, the chance to collaborate in a relaxed, friendly environment. You’ll hear real-life case studies, ground breaking new ideas and hands-on solutions.
The events are for social media newbies as well as the digital die-hards. Coming along to Be Good Be Social will help you understand:
- The practicalities of where to start with social media.
- The benefits of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blogging and beyond for third sector organisations.
- The risks involved in your organisation’s social media presence.
- Strategies for effectively engaging with supporters, donors and partners.
- How you can measure your social media success.
Be Good Be Social wouldn’t have evolved as quickly as it has without the support of the third sector sounding board which includes Stuart Glen (One Kind), Marc Bowker (Quarriers), Hugh Wallace (Scottish Museums), Sara Thomas (MND Scotland), Clare McDowall (Oxfam Scotland), Rosie McIntosh (Oxfam Scotland), Julia Morrison (SCVO) and Marie Duguid (The Melting Pot).
Founded in August 2010 by Ross McCulloch of Third Sector Lab, Be Good Be Social brings together third sector professionals interested in social media for social good. The events are a chance to learn, debate and connect with others working for non-profits, charities and social enterprises. Unlike traditional conferences Be Good Be Social combines networking, inspirational talks, practical workshops and, importantly, the chance to collaborate in a relaxed, friendly environment. You’ll hear real-life case studies, ground breaking new ideas and hands-on solutions.
The events are for social media newbies as well as the digital die-hards. Coming along to Be Good Be Social will help you understand:
- The practicalities of where to start with social media.
- The benefits of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blogging and beyond for third sector organisations.
- The risks involved in your organisation’s social media presence.
- Strategies for effectively engaging with supporters, donors and partners.
- How you can measure your social media success.
Be Good Be Social wouldn’t have evolved as quickly as it has without the support of the third sector sounding board which includes Stuart Glen (One Kind), Marc Bowker (Quarriers), Hugh Wallace (Scottish Museums), Sara Thomas (MND Scotland), Clare McDowall (Oxfam Scotland), Rosie McIntosh (Oxfam Scotland), Julia Morrison (SCVO) and Marie Duguid (The Melting Pot).
Shortly about me:
It’s my passion to create stories and bring back pictures of events, people and places that are rarely seen. It’s a combination of exploration, exposition and artistry that together create a life of adventure and excitement.
In my work it is imperative for me that information be accurate and the images must be respectful of the subject and viewer. My goal is to combine creativity with practicality to capture the best possible images to document events, tell a story, meet the picture editor's deadlines.
The exhibition “Beautiful Faces of Balata” currently on show at the Church of the Ascension at the “Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Foundation” on the Mount of Olive's can be visited on a virtual tour on my website. Virtual tour of the Exhibition »
The exhibition is a project of Public Culture - Palpics, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Yafa Cultural Center (YCC) .
If you would like to know more, or even just pick my brains to discuss your project with me, please visit my homepage documentary photography or send me an Email.
Arjay had a sound influence on the popularity of the pneumatic tyre
A brilliant commercial idea, invention or novelty is of no value until somebody who believes in it puts his money where his mouth is and places it before the public. Lots has been written about the pneumatic tyre, an 1888 brainchild usually credited to John Boyd Dunlop, a Scottish vet who lived on Dublin's Morehampton Road, or, if you are pedantic, patented by R.W. Thomson, another Scot, back in 1846. Thomson, of course, never made or sold his novelty. And while Dunlop manufactured it and turned it into a practicality, he needed backing to succeed. And the man who backed the invention and who put it firmly in the public eye was a forgotten Irishman, R.J. Mecredy, who was the son of a Scot. One of Dunlop's most important factories of course, was in Cork. Finally, the man who put paid to the whole Dunlop saga and presided over its collapse and sale was yet another Scot, Campbell Fraser, whose death last month brought all this to mind, as well as being the final chapter in the story.
Mecredy's interest in tyres was extraordinarily prescient, as it predated the arrival of the motor car. His passion for cycling led him to recognise immediately the potential benefits of the tyre, and as well as enthusiastically joining the first consortium to make and sell the Dunlop product, he also published The Irish Cyclist, the first journal of its kind in the world, which was an enormous success, and which led the runaway sales of the new-fangled tyres.
Richard James Mecredy was born in Ballinasloe, Co Galway, in May 1861, son of the Church of Ireland rector oflnveran, near Spiddal in Co Galway. By 1882 he had become a solicitor's apprentice in Merrion Square, Dublin, but the law seems to have held little interest for him. The publisher of the Irish Cyclist and Athlete, a Mr J.G. Hodgins ofTralee, Co Kerry, contacted Mecredy, then a very successful amateur racing cyclist, and asked him to act as Dublin Cycling Correspondent of his paper, and Mecredy took the job at a wage of thirteen shillings and fourpence a week (about 82 Cents in today's money) A year later he had taken it over as proprietor and editor, renaming it the Irish Cyclist. And it was still a roaring success (renamed again as the Irish Cyclist and Motorcyclisf} in 1924 when Mecredy died.
Mecredy was an extremely tall and gangling figure, probably the perfect cycling physique for the machines of his day. Contemporary cartoons and caricatures of Mecredy show a stick-like figure labelled "Arjay", dressed in button-boots and tweeds, and towering over his companions at cycling and motor shows in Dublin. Combining the affability of his Irish mother with the conservative business acumen of his Scottish forbears on his father's side, Mecredy was both liked and respected.
Among the many hobby horses he rode during his writing career was a plan for an alcohol-fuelled Irish Grand Poteen-style motor race, proposed in another of his publications, the Motor News. That was back in 1904, predating the current "biofuel" frenzy by a century. This, he felt, would not only provide a home-grown market for the (then) surplus potato crop, but would put Ireland firmly on the international motor sport map. That never happened, but the fanatical de Valera-inspired isolationism of the 1930s did throw up a state-owned alcohol distillery in Co Louth. Oil companies were forced by law to add a fixed proportion of the biofuel to their petrol at the pumps. When that compulsion ended recently the plant was privatised, and is better known now as the Cooley Distillery, producing whiskey and other tonics.
But Mecredy's big contribution was to the advancement of the tyre business. He supported the Du Cros family, who put up the money for the Dunlop consortium, and enthusiastically campaigned for the new products, and was a director of the Pneumatic Tyre company. He was also one of the first car owners in Ireland, and a founder member of the Irish Roads Improvement Association, which fought for new highway building and surface improvements. His prowess as a racing cyclist was formidable. In 1890 he had travelled to London to compete in the National Cyclists' Union championships, and won all four of the events. His home at Vallombrosa, near Bray, Co Wicklow, from which he cycled 13 miles into the city each day, was stuffed with souvenirs and trophys of his cycling career. He also wrote several books on cycling and touring in Ireland.
Sadly, the troubles of 1916-22 took their toll ofMecredy and his business. His offices were burned down, and he fled to Scotland, where he died in April 1924, just short of his sixty-third birthday. By chance, a piece about Mecredy in the Daily Telegraph in 1996 brought a letter from his grandson, Robin Mecredy, who lives in Buckinghamshire. He had been looking for an Irish home for the memorabilia collected by his grandfather, including his cycling trophies. 1 put him in touch with the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, which has the best collection of Irish transport exhibits, including many rescued from scrapyards in the Republic, and which seemed the best resting place for them. The Mecredy collection was duly presented to the Museum in 2004.
Much more recently, I heard from Robin Mecredy that he had finally found his grandfather's grave, in Dumfries High Cemetery in Scotland. The Scottish Dunlop connection has come full circle, it seems.
The pneumatic tyre
A brilliant commercial idea, invention or novelty is of no value until somebody who believes in it puts his money where his mouth is and places it before the public. Lots has been written about the pneumatic tyre, an 1888 brainchild usually credited to John Boyd Dunlop, a Scottish vet who lived on Dublin's Morehampton Road, or, if you are pedantic, patented by R.W. Thomson, another Scot, back in 1846. Thomson, of course, never made or sold his novelty. And while Dunlop manufactured it and turned it into a practicality, he needed backing to succeed. And the man who backed the invention and who put it firmly in the public eye was a forgotten Irishman, R.J. Mecredy, who was the son of a Scot. One of Dunlop's most important factories of course, was in Cork. Finally, the man who put paid to the whole Dunlop saga and presided over its collapse and sale was yet another Scot, Campbell Fraser, whose death last month brought all this to mind, as well as being the final chapter in the story.
Mecredy's interest in tyres was extraordinarily prescient, as it predated the arrival of the motor car. His passion for cycling led him to recognise immediately the potential benefits of the tyre, and as well as enthusiastically joining the first consortium to make and sell the Dunlop product, he also published The Irish Cyclist, the first journal of its kind in the world, which was an enormous success, and which led the runaway sales of the new-fangled tyres.
Richard James Mecredy was born in Ballinasloe, Co Galway, in May 1861, son of the Church of Ireland rector oflnveran, near Spiddal in Co Galway. By 1882 he had become a solicitor's apprentice in Merrion Square, Dublin, but the law seems to have held little interest for him. The publisher of the Irish Cyclist and Athlete, a Mr J.G. Hodgins ofTralee, Co Kerry, contacted Mecredy, then a very successful amateur racing cyclist, and asked him to act as Dublin Cycling Correspondent of his paper, and Mecredy took the job at a wage of thirteen shillings and fourpence a week (about 82 Cents in today's money) A year later he had taken it over as proprietor and editor, renaming it the Irish Cyclist. And it was still a roaring success (renamed again as the Irish Cyclist and Motorcyclisf} in 1924 when Mecredy died.
Mecredy was an extremely tall and gangling figure, probably the perfect cycling physique for the machines of his day. Contemporary cartoons and caricatures of Mecredy show a stick-like figure labelled "Arjay", dressed in button-boots and tweeds, and towering over his companions at cycling and motor shows in Dublin. Combining the affability of his Irish mother with the conservative business acumen of his Scottish forbears on his father's side, Mecredy was both liked and respected.
Among the many hobby horses he rode during his writing career was a plan for an alcohol-fuelled Irish Grand Poteen-style motor race, proposed in another of his publications, the Motor News. That was back in 1904, predating the current "biofuel" frenzy by a century. This, he felt, would not only provide a home-grown market for the (then) surplus potato crop, but would put Ireland firmly on the international motor sport map. That never happened, but the fanatical de Valera-inspired isolationism of the 1930s did throw up a state-owned alcohol distillery in Co Louth. Oil companies were forced by law to add a fixed proportion of the biofuel to their petrol at the pumps. When that compulsion ended recently the plant was privatised, and is better known now as the Cooley Distillery, producing whiskey and other tonics.
But Mecredy's big contribution was to the advancement of the tyre business. He supported the Du Cros family, who put up the money for the Dunlop consortium, and enthusiastically campaigned for the new products, and was a director of the Pneumatic Tyre company. He was also one of the first car owners in Ireland, and a founder member of the Irish Roads Improvement Association, which fought for new highway building and surface improvements. His prowess as a racing cyclist was formidable. In 1890 he had travelled to London to compete in the National Cyclists' Union championships, and won all four of the events. His home at Vallombrosa, near Bray, Co Wicklow, from which he cycled 13 miles into the city each day, was stuffed with souvenirs and trophys of his cycling career. He also wrote several books on cycling and touring in Ireland.
Sadly, the troubles of 1916-22 took their toll ofMecredy and his business. His offices were burned down, and he fled to Scotland, where he died in April 1924, just short of his sixty-third birthday. By chance, a piece about Mecredy in the Daily Telegraph in 1996 brought a letter from his grandson, Robin Mecredy, who lives in Buckinghamshire. He had been looking for an Irish home for the memorabilia collected by his grandfather, including his cycling trophies. 1 put him in touch with the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, which has the best collection of Irish transport exhibits, including many rescued from scrapyards in the Republic, and which seemed the best resting place for them. The Mecredy collection was duly presented to the Museum in 2004.
Much more recently, I heard from Robin Mecredy that he had finally found his grandfather's grave, in Dumfries High Cemetery in Scotland. The Scottish Dunlop connection has come full circle, it seems.
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From time to time Fred hired a helper, but for most of his 20+ years living in the McClintock River valley, Fred logged and ran his sawmill on his own.
When we moved to the McClintock valley, Fred and his sawmill were about 10 miles off the Alaska Highway, up the sandy clay of the Sawmill Road - that only he could navigate. One of his few concessions to practicality was to move much closer to the Highway. Quite a guy, Fred.
This Vintage Collection combines elegance & practicality. Features Louis-Philippe mouldings on the body and frame moulding detail on door fronts. Functional and sophisticated, it will bring an executive office look into your home. Matches the South Shore Furniture Vintage Collection TV stands.
La collection Vintage marie élégance et fonctionnalité. Cette collection séduit par ses moulures Louis-Philippe ainsi que par ses portes moulurées. Fonctionnelle et sophistiquée, elle ajoutera une apparence luxueuse au décor. Ces articles se coordonnent aux supports de télévision de la collection Vintage de Meubles South Shore.
Can technology help prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in low- and middle-income countries? Increasingly, cell phones, cameras, crowd-sourcing, and mobile apps are being used in innovative ways to address GBV, but questions surrounding ethics, effectiveness, and practicality remain. The Interagency Gender Working Group, U. S. Agency for International Development, Woodrow Wilson Center, CARE, and Population Reference Bureau will host a panel discussion exploring the ethics around new technologies to combat GBV; how effective they are; and what some of the more practical and actionable ways forward might be.
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Bookstore, Mall, Eating Out.
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As a Muslim we’re on fasting month now, so to kill time we decided to go to the bookstore as well as doing a little window shopping at the mall :)
And then we break the fasting at the Pizza Hut, it’s so crowded during fasting break time but we managed to get a corner seat. The salad bar is the first destination for me -lol
Anyway, I was sent several HairZing hair accessories and decided to try and review one of it today. It was good and didn’t hurt at all even if I’m wearing it all day. It also grip my hair in all the right places so i don’t have to fastened it every couple of hours, which is great. I also love the practicality of it, it’s not hard to configue how to wear it and it could be worn in different style thus giving you several hair styles with just one HairZing. I love it so far :D Wait for the full review post on my blog.
-creme tube dress, old collection
-crochet vest, old collection
-long necklace, gift from mom
-indian stacked bangles, bought online (imported from India)
-Davie and Chiyo clutch
-Topshop gladiator sandals
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