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Neb Media LTDIndustry: Media & PublishingCreated: April 2010
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Creative GlooIndustry: Creative NetworkingCreated: August 2009
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Providence OrganicsIndustry: Premium Coffee ImportCreated: May 2010
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CocolunaIndustry: Raw Chocolate ManufactureCreated: February 2010
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The Smoothie PeopleIndustry: Smoothie DeliveryCreated: September 2009
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CozmedixIndustry: Cosmetic/Medical Products & FittingCreated: January 2010
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Auto NationIndustry: Motor Insurance (India)Created: June 2008
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Visa GenieIndustry: Visa ManagementCreated: January 2010
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O’Connell ResourcingIndustry: RecruitmentCreated: February 2010
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Duck Egg InteriorsIndustry: Home Product RetailCreated: April 2010
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Aspire Events ListingIndustry: Portsmouth City Council PublicationCreated: August 2009
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The Band ProjectIndustry: Music TuitionCreated: June 2009
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BillionhairIndustry: Hair Extensions RetailCreated: May 2010
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www.billionhairgirlsclub.com
BRIAN MANUH
www.billionhairgirlsclub.com
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Say it WriteIndustry: Speech & Poem WritingCreated: August 2009
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PERSONALISED SPEECHES& POEMS
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English, ActuallyIndustry: English/Japanese Language TuitionCreated: February 2010
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www.english-actually.com
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mobile: +44 (0) xxxx xxxxxx
landline: +44 (0) xxxx xxxxxx
email: [email protected]
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Sport Agents LtdIndustry: Sports ManagementCreated: December 2009
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David Mansfield B.Sc (Hons)
Managing Director
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Sport Agents Ltd is the trading name of Sport Agents (Kent) Limited
Registered in England, Company No: xxxxxxx, VAT No: xxxxxxxxxxx
Registered address: xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1TS
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Portsmouth Film Festival 2008Industry: Film FestivalCreated: August 2008
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www.portsmouthfilmfestival.org.uk
A3 Poster Idea:Film Festival 2008 A3 Poster 14/08/2008 16:32 Page 1
Drive-In Movie
Gala Night
Japanese Cinema
Workshop for over 18’s - Limited places.Telephone Learning Links on: 023 9226 460
Screenings of entertaining, engaging and thought-provoking films by local film makers on the big screen.
Saturday
Sunday
Friday
aspex will screen a variety of contemporary Japaneseanimation/short films curated by International Artist in Residence,Takashi Ishida and Film-maker Yuiko Matsuyama. Throughout hisresidency and during the festival you can see Takashi making alive animation on the large wall within the intro space at aspex..
Your chance to take a walk down the red carpet for aglitzy gala screening. Complete with canapés, wine &paparazzi. See website for more details.
Limited tickets available from No. 6 Cinema.
7.30pm, No. 6 Cinema, Historic Dockyard
7.30pm, No. 6 Cinema, Historic Dockyard
Omega Street Studio, Portsmouth
No. 3 Cinema, 3rd Floor Arts Centre, Central Library
5.30-6.30pm, aspex, Gunwharf Quays
6.30-10.30pm, Southsea Common
Screening FREE, but booking is essential asplaces are limited. Please contact aspex:www.aspex.org.uk Tel +44 (0)23 9277 8080
Local born actor Peter Sellers stars in Kubrick’s classicDr. Strangelove.
Cult Comedy
Shorts::Cut
Film Making Workshop
For tickets call: 07815 650753Cost: £6.50 Concessions: £4.50
For tickets call: 02392 824355 Cost: £10
Cost: FREE
Cost: FREE
For tickets call: 07815 650753Cost: £10
Presenting the Portsmouth Film Festival 2008with three days of exciting main events and a week
of fringe events across the city.
Check the website for programme updates.
The first ever drive-in movie in Portsmouth - A giant screenon Southsea Common to celebrate the 30th anniversary ofGrease, as voted for by readers of The News and hosted byWave 105’s Mark Collins.
Designed by Strange Chameleon023 9234 0021
www.strangechameleon.co.ukwww.portsmouthfilmfestival.org.uk
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Jack Says
23rd September, 9pm - The Fat Fox, Southsea
Fringe Events
Kalimasu Productions are proud to screen the Portsmouth premiere of thefeature film, Jack Says. The gangster film has been produced by Portsmouthfilm makers and features Eric Cantona and the late Mike Reid.
Trash Arts Showcase
22nd September, 8pm - Drift, Southsea
Screenings of short films made by the Trash Arts film production group, alsofeaturing local DJs.
Hong Kong Gardeners Club AV
26th September, 8pm - The Jolly Sailor, Southsea
A mix of local DJs, visuals and short films brought to you by some ofPortsmouth’s rising stars.
Portsmouth Film Makers Unite
25th September, 6-9pm - The Lodge, Victoria park, Portsmouth
A networking event for people involved in all aspects of film making fromactors to producers; make new connections and share experience to helpbuild the local film scene.
The Beast Premiere Screening
24th September, 8pm - No. 3 Cinema, Central Library
A full length feature written, directed & produced by Chris Jupp. Starring Kate Faulkner andHelen Jolley. Shot on a shoestring budget, it still manages to look larger than life on the bigscreen. A mix of Hammer House, Emmerdale and Shaun of the Dead. Beast has all the makingsthe next cult movie. Based on an original short story by B movie supremo Michael J Murphy.
Seven Day Film Challenge
20th September - 27th September
Pit your skills against other film makers in the area. See website for detailswww.portsmouthfilmfestival.org.uk
S u p p o r t e d b y
Official Photography
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Seda TherapiesIndustry: Alternative Therapy CentreCreated: June 2009
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Helping you findthe balance
www.sedatherapies.co.uk
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Do you wish you were moreconfident?
Would you like to free yourself from the worry that keeps you awake at night?
Or do you simply just need somerelaxation from your busy lifestyle? 0208 313 9964
Based in Bromley, Kent
Contact us today to find out how we can support you!Our desire is to join you on your journey to balanced health byassisting you with our knowledge, training & passion for alternative therapy in a peaceful, safe & comfortable environment to bring mind, body & spirit back in to harmony.
We look forward to joining you on your journey to balanced health!
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PolejamIndustry: Pole Dancing TuitionCreated: November 2008
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Pole Dancing classes are a fantastic form of exercise, building all over strength,flexibility and body tone.
It’s a fun and exciting wayto tone up and keep fit.
It‘s a great way to meet new people, build your confidence and self-esteem and leave you feeling fantastic! Lessons include an aerobic warm-up including stretching and toning exercises, pole spins and tricks, choreographed dance routines and a whole body cool down.
All the girls who attend are extremely supportive and encouraging of one another which make a really friendly, fun atmosphere in which to learn new skills and get fit.
Beginners Class: Saturday 1:40-2:40pmAdvanced Class: Saturday 2:40-3:40pm
The Taro Leisure Centre, Petersfield, Hants.
For classes, hen parties orbirthdays please contact
Charlotte on
07817 [email protected]
Pole Dancingclasses are afantastic form of exercise, building all over strength, flexibility andbody tone...
...turn over for details...
It‘s a great way to meet new people, build your confidence and self-esteem and leave you feeling fantastic!
Lessons include an aerobic warm-up including stretching and toningexercises, pole spins and tricks, choreographed dance routines and a whole body cool down.
It’s a fun andexciting way to tone up andkeep fit.
All the girls who attend are extremely supportive and encouraging of one another which make a really friendly, fun atmosphere in which to learn new skills and get fit.
Beginners Class:Saturday 1-2pm
Advanced Class:Saturday 2-3pm
The Colosseum,Haslemere, Surrey.
For classes, hen parties orbirthdays please contactCharlotte on
07817 [email protected]
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Alara Cereals Packaging ConceptsIndustry: Cereal ManufactureCreated: July 2008
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All Ears Hearing CentreIndustry: Hearing Aid Test CentreCreated: February 2008
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We provide custom made, in the ear hearing aids even for the
most severe hearing loss. This includes the world’s smallest
hearing aid - the CIC (Completely In the Canal).
All Ears is your local, independent hearing centre giving you
professional, impartial and friendly advice.
01403 276272
2 WEEK FREE TRIAL FREE HOME VISITS INCLUSIVE AFTERCARE LOW PRICE GUARANTEE FREE HEARING TESTS
Bartholomew Way Clinic, HORSHAM, RH12 5JL
www.sussexhearing.co.uk
Bryan Tiller 0800 542 2122RHAD Fshaa
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GardX Fiat CampaignIndustry: Motor Paint ProtectionCreated: July 2007
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GardX Vehicle Protection Systemwith an 8 year warranty.
Ask for further details now!
The GardX Protection system is suitable for paintwork and upholstery on
motor vehicles, boats and aircraft.
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Left unprotected, your car’s paintwork deterioratesthrough constant attacks by rain, ultra�violet light andother abrasive elements. The GardX two part system
firstly cleans and removes harmful elements rebuildingthe original look of the paint. It then seals the paintwork
by creating a protective coating that leaves asuper�smooth high�gloss finish... Wash after wash!
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Mike Brewer, TV presenter on ITV,Channel 4, Driven, Wheeler Dealer
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PAINT PROTECTIONSTAGE 1 � a pre�seal formulation which penetrates into themolecules of the paintwork preparing it for final sealant withStage 2.
STAGE 2 � permanently bonds to the Stage 1 creating aprotective coating on the paintwork like a second skin whichresists attack and contamination from pollutants and roadgrime.
*CONSERVER � formulated from Stage 1 & 2, Conserverassists in maintaining the GardX protection. It should beapplied monthly as a wash additive.
The GardX paint system permanently etches a layer ofprotective sealant into the core of your car’ s paintwork. It hasbeen tested in some of the world’ s harshest environments.It shields against the effects of the suns UV rays, acid rain, seasalt and provides a high gloss finish which retains it’ sappearance wash after wash.
* With regular maintenance you may never need to polish yourcar again.
STAIN GUARD A ‘ state of the art’ formulation which coats each individualfibre with an invisible barrier that protects against liquid spills,dirt, grease and oil. Liquids simply ‘ bead up’ and can beremoved by wiping off with a clean cloth or byvacuuming away. After application your cars interior shouldretain its original “ like new” appearance.
Manufactured
under a quality
management
system accredited
to ISO9001
In today’ s harsh environment the paintwork on the modern carhas to put up with a bombardment of external forces such as acidrain, road salt, detergent, tree sap, industrial fallout and thedreaded bird droppings! Add to this the effect of the sunspowerful UV rays and all of this can play havoc with your car’ spaintwork.
Due to environmental demands manufacturers now have to usewater based paints, which whilst being environmentally safe andfriendly are far more prone to fading and oxidisation. A weeklywash or run through the car wash cannot hope to keep your carin showroom condition.
And the problem with modern wax polishes is they simply do notlast, every time you wash your car with detergent you wash awaya layer of protection.
However with the GardX Protection system you can benefit froman 8 year warranty protecting your car against almost anyharmful element that it’ s likely to come up against and helpretain that sparkling just like new look.
GLASS GUARDCreates a far safer driving environment by coating thewindscreen with a formulation which repels rain and causes itto bead and aerodynamically run off. Your area of visiondramatically improves by keeping glass free of rain, snow,frost, salt, dirt, bugs and grit. Suitable for all glass surfaces.
MIST GUARDEnhances the visibility through your windscreen � no morewindscreens coated with morning condensation. Developedby the Ophthalmic industry, Mist Guard helps prevent mist ormoisture forming on the inside of the windscreen creating amuch safer driving environment.
LEATHER GUARDAn exclusive leather treatment which seals the hide,protecting it against stains, dirt and liquid spills. At the sametime moisturising the leather to retain that supple natural lookand feel.
Premium Pack
THE SUPPORT PRODUCTS IN DETAILT H E U L T I M A T E V E H I C L E P R O T E C T I O N S Y S T E M
Fiat NewWarranty6pDL2.qxp:GardX Warranty6pDL 20/11/08 14:47 Page 2
PAINT PROTECTIONSTAGE 1 � a pre�seal formulation which penetrates into themolecules of the paintwork preparing it for final sealant withStage 2.
STAGE 2 � permanently bonds to the Stage 1 creating aprotective coating on the paintwork like a second skin whichresists attack and contamination from pollutants and roadgrime.
*CONSERVER � formulated from Stage 1 & 2, Conserverassists in maintaining the GardX protection. It should beapplied monthly as a wash additive.
The GardX paint system permanently etches a layer ofprotective sealant into the core of your car’ s paintwork. It hasbeen tested in some of the world’ s harshest environments.It shields against the effects of the suns UV rays, acid rain, seasalt and provides a high gloss finish which retains it’ sappearance wash after wash.
* With regular maintenance you may never need to polish yourcar again.
STAIN GUARD A ‘ state of the art’ formulation which coats each individualfibre with an invisible barrier that protects against liquid spills,dirt, grease and oil. Liquids simply ‘ bead up’ and can beremoved by wiping off with a clean cloth or byvacuuming away. After application your cars interior shouldretain its original “ like new” appearance.
Manufactured
under a quality
management
system accredited
to ISO9001
In today’ s harsh environment the paintwork on the modern carhas to put up with a bombardment of external forces such as acidrain, road salt, detergent, tree sap, industrial fallout and thedreaded bird droppings! Add to this the effect of the sunspowerful UV rays and all of this can play havoc with your car’ spaintwork.
Due to environmental demands manufacturers now have to usewater based paints, which whilst being environmentally safe andfriendly are far more prone to fading and oxidisation. A weeklywash or run through the car wash cannot hope to keep your carin showroom condition.
And the problem with modern wax polishes is they simply do notlast, every time you wash your car with detergent you wash awaya layer of protection.
However with the GardX Protection system you can benefit froman 8 year warranty protecting your car against almost anyharmful element that it’ s likely to come up against and helpretain that sparkling just like new look.
GLASS GUARDCreates a far safer driving environment by coating thewindscreen with a formulation which repels rain and causes itto bead and aerodynamically run off. Your area of visiondramatically improves by keeping glass free of rain, snow,frost, salt, dirt, bugs and grit. Suitable for all glass surfaces.
MIST GUARDEnhances the visibility through your windscreen � no morewindscreens coated with morning condensation. Developedby the Ophthalmic industry, Mist Guard helps prevent mist ormoisture forming on the inside of the windscreen creating amuch safer driving environment.
LEATHER GUARDAn exclusive leather treatment which seals the hide,protecting it against stains, dirt and liquid spills. At the sametime moisturising the leather to retain that supple natural lookand feel.
Premium Pack
THE SUPPORT PRODUCTS IN DETAILT H E U L T I M A T E V E H I C L E P R O T E C T I O N S Y S T E M
Fiat NewWarranty6pDL2.qxp:GardX Warranty6pDL 20/11/08 14:47 Page 2
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There will be no cover under this policy for:Panel replacementStickers and decalsBeading and mouldingsLiability CoverReplacement bumpers
For more information pleaseask for an Insurance PolicySummary or discuss it with yourBMW Dealer
The BMW Shine repair system uses the latestrecognised technology enabling minor repairs tobe completed quickly and effectively on�sitewithout the need for you to visit a traditional bodyrepair centre.
www.bmw.co.uk
AutoProtect (MBI) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authorityin respect of Insurance Mediation Activities only. FSA No. 312143
BMW ShineProtecting both the conditionand value of your BMW
BMW Shine DL Leaflet:Layout 1 6/10/08 16:32 Page 1
AutoProtect Various CampaignsIndustry: Motor Insurance & WarrantyCreated: July 2007 - August 2008
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There will be no cover under this policy for:Panel replacementStickers and decalsBeading and mouldingsLiability CoverReplacement bumpers
For more information pleaseask for an Insurance PolicySummary or discuss it with yourAudi Dealer
The Audi SMART repair system uses the latestrecognised technology enabling minor repairs tobe completed quickly and effectively on�sitewithout the need for you to visit a traditional bodyrepair centre.
www.audi.co.uk
AutoProtect (MBI) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authorityin respect of Insurance Mediation Activities only. FSA No. 312143
Audi SMARTProtecting both the conditionand value of your Audi
Audi SMART DL Leaflet:Layout 1 13/10/08 10:28 Page 1
AutoProtect (MBI) Ltd, Cambridge House,Cambridge Road, Harlow, Essex CM20 2EQ
Glen HendersonHeathfield RoadAyrScotlandKA8 9HE
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NeB Mag // Issue One // June & July Two Thousand and Nine
NEW Issue One.qxp:Noir Et Blanc Magazine 3/6/09 22:55 Page 1
Noir et BlancIndustry: Culture MagazineCreated: June 2009
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no shades of grey
1&2Meet the Team [7:87]
3&4Body Gossip [6:90]
6CrazyCoolUglyBeautiful [1:42]
7&8The Scuttlebutt [6:97]
9-12Soho Dolls [17:92]
13-16Johnny Segment [9:43]
17&18How To Think in Black & White [6:43]
21&22NeB Work - No [3:22]
23&24Nice Grenade - Wanna Trade? [2:38]
25&26Poetry [3:59]
27Little Fish [3:70]
28Noir et Blank? [1:38]
30Portsmouth Connection [3:62]
31&32The Nebula [8:21]
33-36Annabelle Smoke [15:75]
38And Finally.... [4:30]
TRACKLISTINGMAKE MORE IMPACT WITH YOUR BUSINESSRAZOR SHARP DESIGN & PRINT
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Strange Chameleon Design is a young, dynamic &cold�blooded design studio in Southsea.
We create razor sharp branding that could have your eye out. Fixed fee designand print that gets you noticed even in ten feet of snow [which might be useful].
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Express FM is a different kind of radio station.Broadcasting from the core of Portsmouth, we’re astation plugged straight into the nerve-centre of the city.We’re focussed on improving our community with specialblend of upbeat music mixes, inclusive interviews andunique projects. We’re also heavy on advice: from howto plumb the job market to how to find the next hotticket in the local music scene; we’ll be able to help youget to where you want to go.
We’re also the home of Noir et Blanc’s own radio show,NeB Air, so check www.nebweb.co.uk to find out whenthe next broadcast is.
Does your radio always sound the same?*Does it make you sad? Or angry?Or just plain bored? We can help...
Fresh - Different - Surprising - Accessible - Local*If you already listen to Express FM, change “the same” for “great” and leave it at that.
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NEW Issue One.qxp:Noir Et Blanc Magazine 3/6/09 22:55 Page 4
Chasers(for Brendan Cleary)
The morning after the concert partyand I catch him pouring whisky into his tea.He’s talking poetry and women –the ones he’s lost to horses and drink.And because he reminds me I tell him about my ex –how when things got badhe’d come back from the bookiesso flustered you’d think he’d been chasinga horse by the name of ‘Love’s Tail’around the track. He pours another Talisker’s, I sip my gin – think aboutthe years it takes to get out -the split breath to fall in.
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Scene & Not Heardmisery is this years latest trend.acoustic heartbreak andscreen names with hearts and stars.we're no longer interested in ink.listening to the same song by different artists.this chord, discord.
androgeny is this years latest trend.with boys who wear girls clothesand pose. and pose. and pose.lets fall in love over MSN and kiss with anopen bracket K close bracket.
ignorance is this years latest trend.but no longer is it bliss.quote unquote.everyone is a copywrite.you dress that way, i'll copy.right?
Diane Marie
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We're always on the look-outfor new poetry to showcase,so if you're in the habit offeverishly scribbling verses,send them along to:
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Colour is the latest weapon in the advertisers’ arsenal. We’re relentlesslybombarded by advertisers who use colour as part of their corporateidentity. Think orange, think of a company. I guess you’re now thinkingmobile phones. What a good job those marketeers have done. Colourreally is the ‘shock and awe’ of the marketing world.
The use of colour has changed irrevocably. It’s not just the advertisingworld that has changed. The whole world has changed. Children playedin black and white. Anyone remember plain white chalk? Playing at beinga painter with a set of watercolours was a magical experience. Today youhit the button, wait for boot up and you’re in full colour, 3D, alternativereality complete with surround sound. No imagination required. Instantgratification for an instant world.
The world of black and white requires you to think imaginatively, if only tofigure out how it would look in the ‘real’ world of colour. There is amystery, ambiguity and uncertainty in the unreal world of black and white.Take Film Noir where night scenes and dark long shadows are creativedevices. The tension that black and white creates forces you to ask morequestions than you would normally. You’re required to think, a dangerousthing to be doing in this day and age. The unrestrained use of colourensures that you don’t think too hard. It’s as if you’re having yourimagination manipulated or worse still, switched off. To quote Mr Weller“The public wants what the public gets”. Never a truer word said in the 21stCentury.
The beauty of black and white lies in this innate ambiguity. In the world ofNoir et Blanc you are required to resolve those ambiguities. Visually youneed to ask the questions, fill in the gaps. Use your imagination. Thearticles are written to make you stop and think. Hopefully you’ll stop andthink. If you don’t you should send a letter and say why.
More importantly everyone will have a different opinion. This is the key tothe world without colour. To stimulate imagination, provoke opinion andget people talking. I think we’d all agree a world with more talking wouldbe a better place. Then maybe we could avoid the use of ‘shock andawe’ forever.
Noir et Blanc asks - no - demands you to participate. If you have an ideaand want to make a contribution please get in touch.
Shock & Awe
Noir et Blanc Magazinewww.nebweb.co.ukR E G I S T E R T O D A Y
What you’re looking at is the result of 18months of a hard work, not to mentionseveral gallons of blood, sweat, tears, teaand coffee.
This is quite an emotional moment for allof us. We’re not just intensely proud ofwhat you’re looking at, we’re alsointensely grateful to the people whomade it possible. We’re ready to presentour creation to the world now. The rest isup to you?
Quick Disclaimer: We don’t necessarily agree witheverything said in this magazine, but we firmlybelieve that everybody should be given a chance tosay what they think. It was never the intention of anyof the authors to cause offence.
Steve [email protected]
Karl [email protected]
Daniel O’[email protected]
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Fasten your seatbelts and keep your arms and legs to yourselves – we’re now entering the NeBula.
The NeBula is Noir Et Blanc’s unique media network. It’s made up of nine individual Components: from magazines and radio shows to
exhibitions and courses; we’ve got a little bit of everything for you to try. We’re really big on Inclusivity, so every part of the NeBula is
oh-so-interactive. We want you to help us shape our new universe, so dive in and join us – the black-and-white water’s lovely.
Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? So what’re you waiting for? Read on to learn more…
This is where it all began – NeB Mag was the first thing that was
created when we took a white bit and a black bit and bashed
them together really hard. Without the chain reaction that the
magazine started, the NeBula would never have blossomed into existence.
So, what’s it all about? Well, it’s a sexy little magazine filled to the brim with fresh
Arts and Lifestyle features. It’s got a little bit of everything you’ve ever dreamed of
in it. There’s a delicious buffet of tantalising burlesque, toe-tapping local music,
mysterious characters and all the food-for-thought you can eat!
For the first time ever, you can listen to your radio
in black-and-white! That’s right; it’s the voice of
the NeBula. Imagine letting your ears sink into a
lovely warm bath full of really interesting, amusing
water. It’s just like that, but without the bath and
without the water. Alright, so maybe that wasn’t
the best description, but the point remains the
same – NeB Air is definitely worth tuning in to. It’s
an hour-long radio show packed with interviews,
musings and banter. All that, and there’re tunes
as well. We’ve got a pair of fantastic people
called Tom and Johnny to host the show. We’re
sure you’ll all get on like a house on fire.
Ever recommended a band/exhibi-
tion/show/place/restaurant/person
to a friend? That’s exactly what this
little chunk of the NeBula does.
Whenever we hear about some-
thing we like the sound of, we’ll let
you know when and where it is…
we love to see people trying new
things and chances are we’ll see
you there!
This is the very heart of the Nebula; it’s how we keep everyone in the loop, how we or-
ganise everything and, most importantly, how you can talk to us! The official Noir et Blanc
website has just about everything the internet can offer (apart from naughty pictures) –
we’ve laid on forums, galleries, shops, exclusive online content, NeB Team blogs and a
whole host of other goodies for you. It’s your personal portal into the Noir et Blanc universe,
so set your coordinates to www.nebweb.co.uk and start exploring!
Our Space Project is very eyes-only, top secret, hush-
hush, so absolutely don’t let any world superpowers
hear about it, okay? NeB Space isn’t actually anything
to do with rockets (sadly), it’s a currently undisclosed lo-
cation in Southsea. We’ll keep you posted…
Sometimes we get ideas stuck in our heads or bees caught beneath our bonnets. NeB
Work is what happens when we do. It’s a collection of creative events devised by the
NeB Team and inspired by the world around us. It might be an exhibition of photographs
generated by the Credit Crunch, or a social-networking event brought on by occurrences
in parts unknown, or anything else we dream up. As you’ve probably guessed, it’s a
bubbling vat of preparations at the moment, with an enormous WATCH THIS SPACE
sticker stuck on the side.
Not quite cool school, but the next best thing. We’ve prepareda series of courses and experiences for you all to have a tasteof. If you’ve ever wanted to try something new, here’s yourbig chance; we’ll have all sorts on offer. Register online andkeep your eye on your inbox for the first syllabus!
Bored with your dreary, colourful wardrobe? Help is nearly here! We’ve got a team ofdesigners assisted by enchanted mice working night and day in a secret location toproduce the first line of Noir et Blanc clothing. We’re not going to tell you anything aboutit yet, you’ll just have to wait and see!
See something you like the look of? No, we’re not trying to pick you up (yet), we’re trying to fob
NeB Stuff off on you. There’s a section of NeB Web that lets you purchase all of your favourite Noir
et Blanc artwork, not to mention a whole range of merchandise that we’re adding to all the time
(NeB Brillo Pads are in the pipeline, please remain calm).
So, that’s the NeBula. Welcome.
P.S. We know there are a lot of NeB Words. Feel free to make up some of your own,answers on a postcard to [email protected] – prizes probable. 31 3 2
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There is something charming about my sadness. As I stareinto the world, I lose my gaze. My eyes blur and nothing isin focus. The only thing that I can focus on are myfeelings. I see a child take a handful of stones. He is nowthrowing them at the car parked outside. He walks off andthinks that no-one has seen him. I did. I didn't move.
Feelings are magnified when they hurt. For me, when I'm welland happy, pain is but a moving arrow. It doesn't touch me.Happily thrusted into the air where it can travel freely,nothing in its way. In that time, everything is silent, all is well.The wind whistles and life sails on by. La la la!
The unfortunate course for the arrow this time is myself. Itspears me. The corners of my mouth soften. They don't curlupwards as they usually do. My eyes dampen and my lustfor life stifles. I find it more difficult to move. I becomeparalysed, my limbs heavy, my enthusiasm dismissed. Ispend the day putting up Christmas Trees without anyexcitement or enthusiasm. I watch Spinal Tap and it doesn'tmake me laugh.
This is one blip. It does not mean that I have regressed intothe old pattern of reinforcing negative behaviour. I must sleepnow, rest is the best cure for washing the slate clean.Tomorrow will be a new day so, I say "I give you today, Isurrender. Here take it. Have it. Today is over. I won't let yousteal my day again. Not tomorrow. Tomorrow is my turn tolive."
And as my imagination runs away with myself, I know thatmy heart will heal. For now, the tears will fall but they arealready dry - you have killed me too many times for there tobe life left in them.I'm going to save this arrow. The bloodon it is mine.
Thank you for making me hurt. There must be something outthere that I need to learn about you and learn about myself.I'm obviously taking my time, but I will get there.
This isn't me, this is your poisoned arrow.www.myspace.com/littlefishmusic
Do not adjust your eyes, this is not a test. This blank page is deliberate – it’s your turnto contribute.
Fill this space up with anything you can imagine, it’s your chance to be a Creative, Original andMysterious Individual. Whether you write a poem, draw a picture, pen a quick article or just jot downyour shopping list, this page is yours to do with as you please. We’d love to see what you produce,so if you’re in a sharing mood, scan your creation or take a picture of it and send it along for us to havea look – [email protected]
One last thing, we let the Producers loose on eight copies of the magazine, so if this page hasalready been scribbled on by one of them, follow the instructions they’ve given you…
Noir et Blank...
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I’ll always remember the first time I met the Scuttlebutt. It wasvery late and I was on my way home from a party. It started torain, so I waited under a tree. There was another man shelteringthere too, he was wearing a long coat and puffing away on abig cigar.
We waited together in silence for a while until, suddenly, hestarted speaking. He didn’t look at me, he might not even haveknown I was there; he was just talking to the night air. I don’tthink I said a word; I just listened while he painted the mostunusual pictures with his words. He had the most unusual way ofspeaking; it was almost like hearing a train of thought go pastin the night, with a great cloud of hazy recollection and snatchesof memory trailing behind it.
It was hard to understand what he was telling me. The way hespoke made it difficult to focus on what he was saying; therewere no pauses, no logical processions. He told me aboutfriends he’d made, strangers he’d met, lovers, enemies,near-death experiences, half-remembered nightmares, hopesand disappointments. He was just pouring his life out into thedamp night air. As implausible as it all sounded, I didn’t doubt aword of it
It seemed as though he’d always been a sort of drifter, thoughwhether or not that was by choice, I couldn’t say. He spoke offleeting romances in far-away cities, audiences with exotic royaltyand clashes with ruthless criminals. I was spellbound.
For a while, he told me, he’d worked as a doorman at theroughest bar in the worst part of whichever city he was in at thetime. He seemed to have enjoyed the work, until one night aman drove his car through the front door in a drunken rage after
being thrown out. The other doorman was killed outright. TheScuttlebutt told me that he sang at the man’s funeral and thentalked about something else.
He told me about a man he’d stayed with once, who lived in anold observatory. He said the man’s name was Maat, and hewould spend hundreds of hours at night crafting the mostbeautifully intricate, dazzlingly splendid clockwork insects, just tohand out to street children. He said that the man was just tryingto give them little bits of magic to hold on to, when the worldseemed like a very cold place.
There was a lady he talked about a little, called Elizabeth. I thinkthey had been lovers, from the way he spoke about her. Theredidn’t seem to be anything exceptional about the woman, butfrom the way he described her, she sounded like the mostwonderful person in the world. Maybe that’s true of everyone?I think it might be.
And so it went on; I stood listening and he stood talking and therain fell down around us. After nearly an hour, the shower finallystopped and without so much as a nod, he stopped talking andsloped off into the night. A full moon had come out from behindthe clouds, making the raindrops look like beads of molten silver.
That was the first time I met the Scuttlebutt. I never quite knowwhen I’ll see him, but it’s always in the middle of the night, andthere’s always a full moon. And he doesn’t ever run out ofstories. I’ve never seen his face clearly; he could be anyone. Iknow I’m not the only one he reveals himself to - I keep hearingthat question being whispered in bars and murmured in thestreets: Who is the Scuttlebutt?
I’ve come to learn that there’s a little piece of the Scuttlebutt in all of us. Life is so wonderfully bizarre, so fullof outrageous incidents and accidents; you just can’t help but laugh sometimes. So many unusual, hystericalthings happen to us everyday, don’t they? I’m sure you’ve thought of a dozen tales of your own whilstreading this, haven’t you, dear reader?
Whisper your amusingly true stories into the ear of the Scuttlebutt……
There’s a question whispering across the city, like a leaf on the wind:Who is the Scuttlebutt?
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The Noir et Blanc world is definitely a busy one. Our fastest moving projects are below, - these are four of the
key projects that make up the NeBula. Some of them you may have already stumbled upon....
Excited?We certainly are! We couldn’t have such fun without you.
Hopefully you’ll agree and are feeling suitably teased, tantalised and not just a little scandalised by the antics of our star-studded cast. Maybe you’re wondering what else the NeBula has to offer you. We’re already working with as many like minded people as possible in our search for something that’ll tickle your fancy.
To find out more about everything we’re up to, including events, projects and stunts, dive in to the NeBula here…
THINK IN BLACK & WHITEG E T I N V O L V E D W I T H N O I R E T B L A N C
www.nebweb.co.ukFor one night only, leaving her pigeon hole at ‘Bizarre Magazine’ towers
to present to you an evening of unforgettable entertainment!
She is known to be a pun demon, wreaking pun-demonium. A cunning
linguist. If all the world’s a stage, then she’s putting on a play on words.
Yes, she’s the pun-lovin’ criminal - double meanings and twisted sentences
are what she does.
You have been warned.
Alix ‘foxy’ fox
The ARTISTESHOUSE OF
BURLESQUE
HOSTED BY BIZARRE MAGAZINE’S VERY OWN
It’s a rare opportunity to be present at the
start of something. Noir et Blanc (NeB) is an
ambitious and growing social enterprise and we
are thrilled to be able to welcome you to this,
our first live event.
We are a constantly evolving organisation with
a media network (the NeBula) that includes a
magazine, radio show and website with a clear
set of goals; to aid & inspire creativity, promote
culture and develop a framework to allow more
people to achieve their potential.
Some of our projects are listed in more detail on
these pages. They are built for everyone and
we want you to get involved.
But for now sit back, relax and breathe in the
atmosphere of what you are about to witness -
a night of decadent opulence and sophisticated
scandal at the hands of Mr. B and Noir et Blanc.
We’re very concerned... :)
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CityLife Business MagazineIndustry: Business PublicationCreated: January 2009
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Welcome to CityLife Business......the first edition of Portsmouth’s PremierBusiness Publication.
It’s tough out there but not impossible. Whilst we could acceptour fate, we have all the tools, information and guidance weneed to succeed. We haven’t forgotten that Portsmouth is afantastic place to live and work, it empowers us to know wehave such a vibrant city in which to operate.
We at CityLife are passionate about our work and adaptive tothe new climate we find ourselves in. The constant negative newsstories have spurred us to create this magazine in the hope itwill provide a listening post to all local businesses and a voiceto inspire positivity.
Enjoy our magazine, talk to us, invest with us and above all,work with us to create something better in Portsmouth.
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Thanks to all the Portsmouth businesses &individuals whose help makes thismagazine possible. The editor would alsolike to thank Sarah Cheverton, SimonPaine, Lizz Clarke, Ian Bridges, PaulWragg and Deborah Owen�Ellis Clark.
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Profile TechnologyHow much do you really need?
Husband and wife team, Luke and Jayne – directorsof computer support company R�Admin � arepassionate about technology and it shows.Enthusiastic enough to spark the interest of the mostcommitted Luddite, we asked them to talk us throughthe IT essentials of the average small business.
“The technology needs for every business are different,” says Luke, “Butthere are core components that are applicable, whatever you do. We’revery Microsoft oriented in the solutions we provide. We use Windowsserver 2003 Small Business, which allows a standard PC to be thecentre for storage and security and manages up to 75 users. That’s thestandard product we install, but you first need to consider the hardware,or what PC to buy.”
“For a business with more than one person, a small networkmight be useful, perhaps with a server, which is a dedicatedPC running special software that manages your email, printerand faxes and even an intranet with shared calendars or acall logging system.”
Jayne and Luke are clear about the importance of two issues:Security and Backup.
“Too many people forget about these and find themselves withserious problems. Ensure your wireless connections aresecured, your firewall is set, you have anti�virus and anti�spy�ware installed and up to date. Also, back up once a day oronce a week to a removable medium like a CD.”
Jayne and Luke firmly agree that technology solutions shouldnot be expensive. Increasingly, web�based applications suchas Google Docs and Apple Mobile Me allow businesses toutilise desktop functions online and at no cost, such as wordprocessing, and can even allow multiple users to editdocuments online in real time.
“A small business can easily spend a lot of money ontechnology, but it doesn’t have to. A basic PC with a CD/DVDrewriter, without Microsoft Office but with some of the
cut�down packages, can set you back about £300 with a smallprinter included. A standard broadband package will cost youaround £20 – 25 each month. A basic website with a fewpages of fixed content (i.e. without online shopping etc) withlinked email addresses can be achieved for in the region of£100. A box of rewritable CD’s for your back�ups costs about£20. There is some great free Anti�Virus and Anti�Spywaresoftware available and securing a wireless network for one ortwo PC’s might cost around £30.”
Technology develops at an alarming rate, and the range ofdevices available to small businesses is overwhelming. Unlessyou know exactly what you are looking for, Jayne and Luke’sstrongest recommendation is to seek impartial advice from acomputer support specialist and not from the high street.
“R�Admin will give impartial advice for free,” smiles Luke, “Butthe long�lasting value it will have for your business is absolutelypriceless!”
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Business Profile: Bombay Bay
What a beautiful location; the sounds of the sea nearby, the sailing boats framing your viewsout the Bombay Bay’s windows as you sit to eat what can only be described as the highestquality Indian cuisine.
It may seem strange to place an Indian restaurant almost as far along the Eastney Marina as the Hayling Island ferry and lifeboatlaunch but, when you go inside the Bombay Bay, you realise this is no ordinary curry house. Lit gently for an air of constantromance, all the restaurant’s tables are purposefully placed by the windows so customers can enjoy wonderful food, afriendly atmosphere and relish the sea view either by day or at night. For those hot summer nights, the restaurant has a largebalcony overlooking the nearby yachts. CityLife went in the evening and was impressed by the caring attention the staff gaveto our service. Run by a local Indian family, Mr Saliqur Rahman is the Bombay Bay’smanager. The first thing he emphasises,apart from a warm welcome, is how busy they are and how much people seem love to come for both lunches and eveningmeals.
It is true that within minutes of us arriving, the place was filling up. And, most of the customers did the sameas CityLife: we took a taxi to make a night of it because the atmosphere demands you drinkit up with more than several Indian Cobra beers.
Talking with the chef, Lahin Karim, after our delicate, beautifully�presented meal, Lahin told usthat they were trying to add a new dimension to what people of Portsmouth expect from anIndian restaurant. “We’ve added lots of other creative meals that I have devised; ones thathave a hint of Indian influence but provide a variety of tastes. Being on the marina, it’s only rightthat we specialise in many excellent fish dishes.”
Attention to detail is rife in this restaurant, so much so they have fresh red roses on every table.These important touches demonstrate how much the owners’ value their customers.
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PCUKThe Portsmouth Connection
Photographic Exhibition
PCUK Exhibition CatalogueIndustry: Photography ExhibitionCreated: November 2009
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The Events Manager of Gunwharf
Quays is a great patron of the arts
in Portsmouth, regularly hosting
events and festivals for
enthusiasts of film, photography
and performance. He chose this
iconic image because he felt
it showed one of Portsmouth’s
most important sides; its military
heritage and its important place in
world history as a naval town.
The competition was judged by a formidable panel of bigwigs, experts and artists.
Here’s your chance to meet them. As well as electing the winners, they were each
allowed to choose a personal favourite to spotlight.
JUDGES & Judge’s Choices
John Sackett
Photo by Grantly Lynch.
As half of The Caravan Gallery, this
roving fine art photographer sees a lot
of the country, documenting the
unusual way the British live and
creating an important social portrait
of a nation in the throes of the Credit
Crunch. Jan chose this image for its
essential charm – this gloriously tacky
holiday photograph is “so typical of
itself”. Interestingly, this image was
sent in from Hong Kong!
This Hampshire-based artist has a
wealth of experience under his belt,
having worked extensively in
illustration, sonic and interventionist
art, photography and is a renowned
champion of disability art. Jon chose
this well composed, evocative image
for the way it speaks of “barriers,
emptiness and hidden treasures. It
brings a lot of memories back”.
Jan Williams
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The Portsmouth Connection was a bit of an experiment.
We wanted to see what people thought Portsmouth looked
like and what kind of place it was, so we held a photography
competition. We didn’t have the slightest idea of what might
happen. Would anyone enter? Would we just get millions
of pictures of that big white tower? Would it just be dead
seagulls and burnt bits of the Common? We were a little
nervous while we waited for the entries to start rolling in.
When people started to send us their photographs we were
delighted. We were a little less delighted when they didn’t
stop sending them – we were inundated! We started to
regret our well-meant pledge to include everyone who
entered in the exhibition. The city we saw in the
photographs was a very unusual place; it was dramatic and
dynamic, chic and unique – it was Portsmouth.
This little book and the show it celebrates are not just the
result of a great many hours of careful selection and
heart-wrenching decisions, they’re mostly the work of all the
wonderful, creative people who helped out and took part.
So, whether you entered the competition, signed up for
some slave labour, came along to have a look at the show or
just about anything else, this is for you.
Thank you.
Daniel O’NeillCurator
PCUKThe Portsmouth Connection
This self-taught amateur lives with his family in Portsmouth and has been exploring photography for
the last two years. He likes working at night and experimenting with unusual techniques. He creates
eye-catching, unique images with surprisingly limited resources. The judges loved this iconic, striking
image of one of Portsmouth’s best loved landmarks.
John Daniels: 2nd
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