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Howdy stranger! I'm trying to get my latest game project printed and thought that you might find it cool and want to support it. The game is an anti-authoritarian game loosely based on Orwell's book 1984. It is called Oceania 2084. As I write this, I have managed to get 84% of the goal and 5 days left of the campaign. If I don't reach the goal, the project will be postponed and I won't get any money to print. The idea is that with the money raised I will manage to spread the game to a lot of infoshops and alternative bookstores around the world. If you back the game, you will of course also get your own copy of the game. The rules themselves are published for free as a text-only version. You can find that edition at itch.io I hope I was right and that you find the project exciting. Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/dzCy6-kn

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY - Values & Principles I know it as fact that Monty Betham has these moral qualities in bucket loads. That the Auditor Generals' inquiry was damning in its findings into the behaviour of Callaghan Innovation in the dispute with Manaaki tells you everything you need to know about Callaghan as an organisation. It is no longer fit for purpose and hasn't been innovative probably since its outstanding founder Sir Paul Callaghan died. I wonder how Sir Paul would feel about the very public disrepute the organisation that carries his name now finds itself in? There are also private individuals who tried to create a narrative against Manaaki. They publicly spread allegations on platforms like LinkedIn. Well that hasn't worked out well for them now has it? Callaghan Innovation and those private individuals should be held financially accountable. They have equally caused considerable reputational damage to Manaaki as an organisation - and its Directors. The cost of justice (in terms of legal fees) is high. Callaghan and those private individuals know this. Sadly, this means they may well "get away" financially unscathed. Is that right? I think not. A PR crafted mealy mouthed apology is not enough. https://lnkd.in/gigJ5Kz3 The video below came up in my Facebook memories today. It reminded me of the moral character traits, values and principles I admire most. Sir Peter Leitch aka the Mad Butcher & Monty Betham have always had those qualities by the bucket load. Monty is a champion bloke, genuine, humble, authentic. What you see is what you get with Monty. I remember his fight against Shane Cameron well. Monty was outstanding. The reason I fought Temuera Morrison is because I trusted Monty. I knew he wouldn't allow it if he felt it was a mismatch for either Tem or me. The few rounds of sparring I did with Monty were the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. Far more testing than the actual boxing match with Tem. Why? Well first off I knew Monty would never hurt me. Secondly he just kept pressuring me without punching me and I was unable to breathe. It's hard to explain how he did that but he did. Bein choked in the ring and not able to breathe is far worse than being punched in the head. And like Monty says, he had so much fun boxing Shane Cameron. My experience fighting Temuera Morrison was exhilarating, it was so much fun. 📸 Watch this video on Facebook https://lnkd.in/g6ZdyRct

Empowering Communities Through Construction Education: Join Us in Transforming Mongolia At The Rice Initiative, we believe education is the key to unlocking potential. Our nonprofit is dedicated to teaching construction vocational skills in regions where growth is booming but resources and expertise are lacking. Why Mongolia? This rapidly developing nation is experiencing a critical need for skilled workers to build its infrastructure. By establishing a trade school, we aim to equip individuals with the skills to create sustainable futures for themselves and their communities. How You Can Help:    •   Partner With Us: Collaborate to support training or provide resources.    •   Share Your Expertise: Construction or education professionals can directly impact lives.    •   Donate: Every contribution helps us grow.    •   Spread the Word: Share our mission with your network. Together, we can transform lives and build stronger communities. Let’s create a legacy of growth and opportunity. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e8UDiZN2 or reach out to connect! #ConstructionEducation #Nonprofit #VocationalTraining #Mongolia #EmpowerCommunities

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🏉 Sports and art intersect in business. Join this event to explore how sports principles drive success. #SportsInBusiness

* LFC owned by FSG * FSG is part owned by RedBird Capital 11% * RedBird Capital own AC Milan (90%) and Toulouse (85%) * LeBron James has stakes in both RedBird and FSG * RedBird partner with NYY Enterprises with AC MILAN * NYY Enterprises partners with CFG in New York City * Arctos Partners own 5% of FSG * Arctos partners own 12.5% of QSI, who own PSG and 29.6% in Braga * Arctos partners own 55% in La Deals, the holding company that owns 86% of Atalanta in Serie A . * Arctos partners owns a minority stake in MLS side Real Salt Lake * Arctos partners are one of financial backers for Josh Harris who owns 18% in Crystal Palace. * Diversity Equity own 3% in LFC Two questions 1) Which club would be suited to the brand and playing philosophy of LFC? 2) Who will be the financial vehicle behind LFC club acquisition? #fiotballbusiness #multiclubownership #footballfinance

The Gambling Review Delay The latest Coinslot features The Gambling Business Group (page 42-43), BACTA, BALPPA and YGAM along with others in the industry, sharing their views on the impact of the delayed implementation of the Gambling Act Review. The overwhelming consensus is that the continued delay is having a detrimental impact on customers, the gambling industry and charities as well as on the Government’s growth agenda. (Pages 38-48) https://lnkd.in/enQwsnQB

Is #CorporateSponsorship for the #Arts dead? This was one of the great questions raised in conversations at the Culture Business Conference. At a time, as I have oft remarked, when #ArtsOrganisations are having to speak to so many priorities, how can you also add the interests of for-profit entities that want cheaper-than-an-advertising-campaign exposure and engagement at the cost of a smattering of in-kind or minimal cash donation? For anyone in the SME #ArtsSector, you might wonder if #CorporateSponsorship for the #Arts was ever really live. Why? Because in my experience, it is very difficult to align the interests of sponsors and arts institutions that are so resource strapped (which is why you are trying to get sponsorship) that you are caught in a subsistence business model 'death roll' trying to fulfill sponsor expectations. And like the project-specific funding of yore whereby you could not embed infrastructure costs into funding applications, you usually ended up in a #FunctionalDeficit (or as your canny Scottish grandma might say, 'robbing Peter to pay Paul'). There are endless amounts of cutesy advice you will find on the interwebs, like 'encourage your staff and volunteers to wear sponsor merchandise' but you're an #ArtsOrganisation not a billboard. So, perhaps the news of the death of #CorporateSponsorship is slightly exaggerated. But it might need life support. And greater incentivisation from governments. https://lnkd.in/gEx6KhPV

These partnerships are so critically important to securing the future of patient access to all innovation that could be deployed and integrated within their healthcare systems.

𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗯𝗻𝗯: 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 In 2007, roommates Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia faced a financial crunch in San Francisco. Desperate to pay rent, they decided to offer their living room to visiting conference-goers, providing air mattresses for extra cash. They called it "Air Bed & Breakfast." However, their idea didn’t immediately capture investor interest. People doubted the concept of staying in strangers' homes, so the founders had to think outside the box. To raise funds and bring attention to their project, Chesky and Gebbia sold custom-branded cereal boxes during the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign, raising $30,000. This gave them the means to keep Airbnb going, and they invested heavily in building a safe and trustworthy experience. With host verification, guest reviews, and secure payments, they won people’s trust and eventually transformed the global hospitality industry. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: If you solve a real problem and keep refining your approach, even unconventional ideas can lead to massive success. Focus on building trust with your users, as it’s often the foundation of sustainable growth.