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Anti-Palestinian discrimination in NSW public schools
Over 4000 people have signed a petition in three days, calling for an apology for a student who was reported by the Sydney Morning Herald to have been banned from attending his Year 12 formal for wearing a keffiyeh (Palestinian scarf) at his graduation. The student is from a Palestinian background, and the scarf is traditionally worn at significant events such as graduations.
No way for fiscal policy to operate
“This is no way for fiscal policy to operate. Not only has the Chancellor had to find £15 billion in savings in a relatively short amount of time based on a changing economic forecast, but she had to tweak her plans to find extra money based on disagreements between the OBR and Treasury on the fiscal savings from her Welfare reforms. It is not immediately obvious why OBR’s judgment is considered law.
Fiscal rules are unnecessarily pushing the Chancellor into rushed, half-baked policy decisions
Next week brings another fiscal event. One of two set-piece occasions in the year for the Government to take stock of its tax and spend plans to ensure they best suit the country. Yet again, however, it seems destined to be dominated by the need to alter course based on changes to an economic forecast. It is largely expected that higher borrowing costs have more than wiped away the £10 billion fiscal headroom the Chancellor left herself at the Autumn Budget.
Anti-Palestinian discrimination in NSW public schools
Over 4000 people have signed a petition in three days, calling for an apology for a student who was reported by the Sydney Morning Herald to have been banned from attending his Year 12 formal for wearing a keffiyeh (Palestinian scarf) at his graduation. The student is from a Palestinian background, and the scarf is traditionally worn at significant events such as graduations.
Is your company ready to save the planet?
Businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the role they play in helping to protect the planet. The focus so far has primarily been on reducing carbon emissions, motivated by national and international targets around 'net zero' and supported by the relative ease of measuring these emissions. However, businesses will be called on to protect the planet in ways that go beyond climate change.
How to Represent: The Act of Creative Representation
By Chris Breen, Chief Creative Officer and Partner, Chemistry Representation matters in creativity on every level. We all know that. The truth is without true representation, the work suffers. With that in mind, I sat down with my friends Sherri Daye Scott and Fabian Williams during Advertising Week to discuss not just why representation matters but more importantly, how it matters.
10 Great Album Covers, Chosen by Chris Breen of Chemistry
I think this may have been the very first album I bought with "my own money." I used to nag my mom to play it while driving us all to school. I'm pretty sure she knew back then where my musical tastes were headed. She was a huge fan of the Moody Blues and Boy George, and my sister would always want to play Madonna or Cyndi Lauper. The design of the cover itself is amazing. The art direction feels relevant 40-plus years later. The over-saturation feels like an Instagram filter was used to create it.
Tories dumped in Australian election, but no surge for Labour
International Anthony Albanese’s Labour party has won the Australian federal election—ending Tory Scott Morrison's reign. Australian socialist, Chris Breen writes on the results. By Chris Breen, Australian socialist Downloading PDF. Please wait... Australia‘s Tory government and prime minister Scott Morrison have been humiliated in an election result that has left the party in disarray.
NFL Europe Begins A Return Following ELF Agreement With The NFL!
The European League of Football has today announced that it has agreed to terms with the NFL, which includes the naming rights from the former NFL Europe teams! The European league of football is set to bring Professionalized football back to Europe for the first time since NFL Europe folded in 2007.
5 Ways Covid-19 Impacted Creative Agencies, and Which Habits Are Likely to Stick
During our shared human experience, there are certain moments we'll never forget … events that change our paths and the way we collectively move forward. I remember quite clearly the week in early March when Covid-19 effectively locked down the United States. My business partner Lee Hunt had come to Colorado to begin product development on our CMOmarketplace concept, and longtime ally Elaine Cantwell was expected to fly out to work with us on the portal's first Showroom uploading.
Designing for Digital Accessibility
We are living in a digital world. But not everyone will—or can—consume content or access digital assets in the same way. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) very clearly states that businesses need to do everything possible to ensure that public places are accessible to everyone. In a brick-and-mortar setting, the need for physical access is fairly straightforward, but with technology always changing, ensuring digital access can be a bit trickier.
What I Learned During My 4-Year Retirement
Four years ago, I embraced the first steps toward what I expected to be a happy transition to retirement. It didn't take. I longed for the challenges of business, the thrill of being part of a creative team, and the satisfaction that comes from translating the benefits of a client's product or service into a compelling story that moves consumers to action. Most of all, I sought the daily camaraderie and intellectual stimulation that comes from being in the arena.
NFL Returning to Channel 5!
NFL and ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) ink a three-year deal to bring American Football ever closer to British fans by returning to Channel 5! sustainhealth.fit With the new NFL season just days away, the announcement brings ever-increasing excitement to fans of the sport in the UK. The agreement will bring the game ever closer to British fans by providing another platform as well as a free to air one to deliver the league to an ever-growing fan base.
Our Industry Has a Promise to Keep. It's a Promise That Has Been Broken Before
As our country faces one of the most important presidential elections in history, it is important to note that agency leaders, a lot like politicians, have a promise to keep to those who have been underrepresented in our industry for far too long. For context, I am biased. Nothing has had a bigger impact on my career than Atlanta's Black culture. Atlanta is a place like no other, where I feel a sense of genuine responsibility to acknowledge and provide a space for Atlanta's Black talent to grow.
Can Agencies Keep Up With 5G?
As agencies try to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of the modern technological world, my stomach gets a little queasy wondering if the future of the industry might be a little screwed. It wasn't that long ago that the 30-second spot was the mighty king of the advertising jungle. Meanwhile, second-screen formats like mobile swarmed around media plans like gnats, annoying the hell out of any old-school creative agency built on huge budgets and lengthy timelines.
A Eulogy for Deadspin
Last Wednesday, the editorial staff of Deadspin, a sports website for people who didn't read sports websites, resigned en masse. They quit as a direct response to the firing of their editor, who refused to change the way Deadspin wrote—what it wrote about, and how it wrote about it—and refused to overlook what the readership wanted for what the new ownership wanted.
Brand Experience for Good: Solving America's Loneliness Epidemic
Loneliness is widespread among Americans, affecting three out of four people, according to a 2018 study by Cigna. With loneliness potentially having the same impact on life expectancy as smoking, it's clear we have an issue on our hands. The paradox is that we live in a world seemingly more connected than ever—and not just via technology and social media, which has arguably contributed to the problem.
“Education is a Right, Not a Privilege” for Millions of Girls and Women
Last week, the Global Business Coalition for Education (GBC-Education’s) Head of Youth Engagement and Skills, Jamira Burley, co-hosted Theirworld’s annual International Women’s Day (IWD) event in London with Sarah Brown, Executive Chair of GBC-Education and Chair of Theirworld. Below, you can find the special live broadcast of the IWD event, along with an interview of Jamira speaking with Amrit Kaur Lohia, a Global Youth Ambassador at Theirworld.
Forget My Workspace. This Is Where the Real Magic Happens
Nils Leonard on the bar at St. John in Clerkenwell Nils Leonard Nils Leonard is a founder of the Uncommon Creative Studio in London and of the ethical capsule coffee brand Halo.
Inside the Offices of FF Los Angeles
When we first saw the new FF Los Angeles space, we were drawn to the light and the energy it contained. It was full of potential. There are a lot of industrial warehouse spaces around, but the way the light moves across the floor during the day is beautiful and spiritual, thanks to the colors surrounding the upper perimeter of the area (the developer commissioned artist Emily Mast). We also like the way the kitchen is framed with beautiful trees, and the lines and proportions throughout.
Inside Gavin Lester's Office at Zambezi
In my workspace, I've blended my professional and personal worlds because I like to be surrounded by my objects. (And in truth, my house is full of my art, so I'm running out of space.) Having my art around me reminds me of who I am and how creativity can be found in unexpected ways, and hopefully encourages the members of my creative department to do the same.
Inside Chris Breen's Office at Chemistry
The theory behind Chemistry's office and my personal workspace are the same—strip away the distractions and focus on making. We're a "Culture Lab." As such, our space needs to serve as a place to explore, create, test and then start over again the next day. Our Atlanta office is housed in a converted warehouse at the edge of West Midtown. It has a uniquely industrial feel to it, but somehow still feels very modern. Every couple of minutes, trains roll past our back windows.
Borneo: Orangutans, Jungles & Toe-nibbling Fish!
(Chris) You can combine some superb wildlife watching in some of the most pristine rainforests on Earth with top class accommodation – the country has some of the best jungle lodges I’ve ever stayed in. Also, the people are incredibly welcoming – it’s hard to get across just how much they want to make your holiday special, and how hard they will work to make that come true. (Immy) Borneo had a special atmosphere – quite different from other places I’ve been and there’s a lot of wildlife.
Wine on a dime! Your guide to PDX’s (good) cheap wine
Welcome to Wine on a Dime! This weekly column is all about wine, specifically wine that is cheap and delicious, because what else could one need in life! Each week, in addition to highlighting a few wines that I have been drinking, I will include tips for buying wine, so that in no time you will leave the Barefoot behind and know how to find that good-good glou-glou (French for drank) for less than a Hamilton.
Wine on a dime! Best wines on a budget
Welcome to Wine on a Dime! This weekly column is all about wine, specifically wine that is cheap and delicious, because what else could one need in life! Each week, in addition to highlighting a few wines that I have been drinking, I will include tips for buying wine, so that in no time you will leave the Barefoot behind and know how to find that good-good glou-glou (french for drank) for less than a Hamilton.
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