Jupiter: King Daddy Of The High Rollers(Your Indispensible Need To Win) Ninth House
MODE Of Cosmic Therapy: Life’s A Carnival Ride!
“…Is That All There Is My Friend, Then Let’s Keep On Dancing…” as sung by the incomparable Peggy Lee; the words spell out the insufferabe lack of concern fever in the 9th House. “Show me something worth looking at.” Sets the ‘hard to impress’ state of affairs. Jupiter, the king daddy of disinterest supposedly rules the natural 9th house by default. Rightly so. But let’s veer a little closer into the wizard’s box of goodies. There, we just might find an interesting paradox. First of all, before we do, find the house where Sagittarius is selling tickets to the cosmic esoteric show. Next, locate the Santa Claus Persona (Jupiter). Where is he hanging out? Just make a mental note of these two highly important integral parts to the puzzle. We’ll get back to them, later. Maybe…
Blessing, ah! What a beautiful word. So they say. But I say who determines the acidity of the blessing stew? Blessings; same word with an additional letter tacked on the end. [Such a different form of the same force; interesting, yes?] It is said in astrological circles of merit and decree that Jupiter is in charge of dispersing the gifts in this magnification department. At the same time, if you harbor any resentment, bitterness or unexpressed animosity toward another person, he will also magnify that. And, let us not even mention weight issues. (Whatever weighs heavy on the mind will undoubtedly weigh obtrusively heavy on the scales.)
Unless you have a divine passion for living, get out of the game is more on the tone of what he expresses. You’ll either carry your own baggage or you’ll miss the train bound for nowhere. OH! Did I say nowhere? I’m afraid I did. That’s what Jupiter knows that you don’t. It’s a lot of hullabaloo for nothing. If you get in touch with the ancient art of Feng Shui, it’ll bring much more benefit and satiety. You must learn to see the extraordinary in the ordinary. Cease thinking there is some grand event that is coming in the future that is going to bring you ultimate joy. No such thing. The grand thing you seek is found within the depths of your very own blemish-less soul. It has no need or desire for the bright lights of the city. The soul is gentle, kind, unassuming and without guile. So too, must you conduct yourself in this manner. 1, 2, 3, 4, and back again Is this right?
The major point understated in the 9th house is: you are the reflection of your soul’s thirst for pure raw unadulterated experience. Where is it found? {In the eyes of your so called enemy or the most unbearable event you ever lived through.} Be Where Your Feet Are so dictates the ninth house, but Jupiter carries it one step further, and, declares openly at a full volume melodramatic ‘spit in your face’ voice, don’t count your blessings, either. Why would the planet of benevolence say something so bizarre? Because by counting you are comparing! Not allowed.
Did anyone ever tell you that you are a god in the making, a master of divine essence? Well, you are. And, because you are there are certain perks that go along with sacred territory. This is an unprecedented honor bestowed on all mortals, worthy or not. The ninth house declares you are invincible! (But, the dark human side of that is, you don’t believe it.) You conduct your life in such a mousy/squirrelly fashion; no one would ever suspect your sacred omnificent heritage. Your ruthless soul (Jupiter disguised as a male braggart) is forced to witness you in operation as you pretend to be helpless, hopeless, penniless, loveless, and scared of your own shadow.
What is the sign on your ninth house? How do you act out these convincing scenarios? What is the planet ruing the 9th house? Where is that planet located? So who do you use to secure your devious willfully crafted schemes? {The plot thickens}
She (He In disguise) has to see you connive to control people and situations, lie to accumulate more material possessions for yourself and family and seek to possess position, fame, fortune and power so that you raise yourself up a notch. It’s truly a pitiful sight! All of your subconscious fears, doubts, insecurities, suspicions, worries, ghosts, inhibitions, shadows, along with the ability to lie, cheat, steal, and kill don on your immobilized imposter face snugly plastered by a caring smile. You even attend church to show publicly what a benevolent person you are! Until the severe lessons of personal superficiality are exposed and dealt with the buck stops here. Jupiter pulls the reigns by giving you more of what you think you want, but really don’t.
Jupiter has nothing whatsoever to with solidarity. Those, who, unjustly believe he has, are sorely mistaken. Jupiter is all about getting something for nothing, taking the easy way, using others for personal gain and benefit, going the fastest, having the shiniest, doing the most in the least amount of time and waving farewell to the do-gooders on his way to the local horse races.(Or foot ball game, etc.) If aint fun, he damn sure aint going to do it! Anyplace he doesn’t have to toil by the sweat of his brow is where he’ll be kicked back under a shade tree or fishing. Redemption? From what? He’s a REAL player; no need to be redeemed.
He serves himself first, foremost and always. It’s everyman for himself. Cast him down, thwart, divert, lure and sabotage him and he will make a game out of it. As ironic as it may sound, it is this house alone is where the true treasures of the soul are discovered and used to uplift humanity. Not when you think you are doing it but in spite of you. This is the house where all the mind games end. The demon you’ve been hiding in your basement rears up to bite you first before he is deported forever. If you are not killed (slain) by his aggressive unrelenting mocking, sarcasm, and injurious words of debasement, you will rise to ecstasy in victory. And, laugh like a mad man in the process. Did I also mention Jupiter loves to laugh?
Always remember and never forget: You can not co-habituate with Jupiter. He spots a phony before you can open your mouth. He’ll flee quicker than a rabbit in hot pursuit if you try to force him to entertain you. No longer can you sing that same old song to him about how you don’t think you are good enough, worthy enough, smart enough, pretty enough, young enough, savvy enough, rich enough or sexy enough. Lies. All lies. The demon of your false personality (he’s sporting) is the author of lies/ deceit and as long as you harbor him like a fugitive he will destroy you with his incessant pleas of recognition and constant desire for more to try to satisfy him. It’s all a hoax. You can’t satisfy him. He (Jupiter) already has everything, silly!
You must beat him at his own game. Jacks are wild, double or nothing!
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The Two Pearls of Wisdom by Alison Goodman – Brings out the ancient lores of Chinese Astrology
Alison Goodman is an Australian author, who is well-known for her award-winning science fiction novel, “Singing the Dogstar Blues”. She has given lecture in creative writing programs at several Victorian universities. She is good at writing fictional stories.
“The Two Pearls of Wisdom”, written by Alison Goodman is a 2008 Aurealis Award-winning Novel under the Best Fantasy category, which is based on the ancient lores of Feng Shui and Chinese astrology. The story is all about Eon, who is been trained to become a Dragoneye — one of the most powerful people in the whole of the empire who can able to control wind and water to protect the land. But there is a dark secret that hides behind his past. Eon is actually Eona, a young woman living a dangerous pretence that, if discovered, will mean certain death.
When Eona was young, he was found by a power-hungry master of the Dragon Magic, who was in a search for the new Dragoneye. Since females are not allowed in practicing arts, Eona undergoes years of study to mask or pretend as a boy. So Eona becomes Eon, and a dangerous risk is put into play. Soon, Eon’s ultimate display of skill at the Dragoneye ceremony draws attention of the Emperor himself and summoned to the wealthy court, which places him in the centre of a power struggle between the Emperor and his High Lord brother.
Subjected to the treacherous court politics, Eon tries to escape form the responsibilities given to him, since he gets deviated from his mission in capturing the imperial throne. Soon Eona must learn to believe her powers and find the strength to face a spiteful enemy who would take away her magic and her life.
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Symbolism in Water Fountains
Asian architecture and art often incorporate symbolism in the elements of their designs. This is especially true for Asian-influenced water fountain design. Whether your fountain is styled after Zen garden principals, feng shui, or traditional Asian Designs the symbols in your water fountain could mean many things.
Here are a few common design elements often seen with Asian-inspired water fountains:
Animals and People
Frog – Depending on the culture, frogs can be seen as slimy and cold or as symbols of transformation and good fortune. They can symbolize a happy family life, healing and good luck.
Dragonfly – As one of the best trick fliers in the insect world, dragonflies have long been admired. Dragonflies often symbolize new light, joy and strength.
Koi Fish – Koi are an ornamental carp species and are very popular in outdoor ponds and fountains. Koi symbolize perseverance in adversity and strength of purpose.
Dragons – Dragons have been known in Asian cultures as benevolent and intelligent. Asian dragons can symbolize strength, authority and mysticism.
Buddha – Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of the Buddhist religion. Buddha often symbolizes enlightenment, meditation, individualism, prosperity, and riches.
Flowers and Trees
Lotus Blossom – The lotus blossom grows in the muck at the bottom of a pond, then grows toward the water surface where it blooms. It can symbolize enlightenment and purity.
Bonsai Tree – Bonsai trees are dwarfed trees that grow in shallow pots and are pruned and trained into a shape. They can symbolize peace, harmony and good things.
Peony – Along with the plum blossom, the peony is the traditional floral symbol of China. Peonies symbolize riches, honor and nobility.
Bamboo – Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on earth, reaching its full height and girth in 3-4 months. Bamboo can symbolize flexibility, wisdom and experience.
Orchid – Orchids are a long-lasting plant that has a very unique and graceful appearance. They can symbolize abundance, higher growth and prosperity.
Metal and Coins
Coins – Old Chinese coins are often seen in fountains and are easily recognized by the square hole in their center. They can symbolize wealth, prosperity, and good luck.
Gold – As the most precious of metals, gold carries special meaning in many cultures. It often symbolizes perfection of mind and spirit.
Silver – Silver is often associated with the feminine and can symbolize intuition, clarity of vision and subtle strength.
Copper – Copper was once used for mirrors because of its reflective properties. It often symbolizes love, balance and artistic creativity.
Next time you purchase a water fountain, think about the symbolism of all the design elements. You might be surprised!
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Make Your House Your Home ? How London Interior Design Companies Work with Lighting
Make Your House Your Home – How London Interior Design Companies Work with Lighting
Part II: Natural Lighting Effects
Natural light is responsible for everything we see in the world around us. At interior design companies, light informs the designers’ perception of colour, it determines how we read, shape and texture, and it animates our surroundings with patterns of light and shadow. Yet despite its importance, light is often taken for granted – even by some of London’s better-known interior design companies. An increasingly urban lifestyle does not lend itself to making the most of daylight and often many of our waking hours are spent indoors in semi-darkness. Interior Design Companies are out to change this, and in this second article of my two-part series on “How Interior Design Companies Work with Lighting” I will reveal the secrets of natural light and its influence on design, drawing from my experience in London working with some of the capital’s most prestigious interior design companies.
By observing natural light, we can start to appreciate how light actually works. Interior design companies often talk of principles such as downlighting, where afternoon sunshine grazes a wall of illuminated foliage; backlighting, where a leaf is revealed in silhouette during a fresh London dawn; crosslighting, where the surface texture of brickwork or gnarled wood is emphasised; and spotlighting where a narrow shaft of light catches an object in its path, perhaps as a train turns a corner in a London Underground tunnel. Interior design companies rely on their experience in harnessing the ability of shadows to conceal. Some of the most adventurous clients demand special effects – I have seen interior design companies being asked to recreate the “drama of a rainbow as it paints a coloured arc across the sky.” Definitely not a straightforward project! Nonetheless, each light effect has its own character and contributes to a harmonious balance.
I once saw top professionals from a famous London interior design company actually sitting down with graph paper to chart the passage of the sun during a twenty-four hour period for a prestigious residential project. The client was a feng shui practitioner, and he had asked the interior design company to guarantee a positive orientation for his living spaces. After plotting out the sun’s pathway, the interior design company used CAD to project how the sun would appear during different seasons – taking into account how little daylight there can be during London winters. The result was breathtaking and a stunning example of how natural lighting can be used to “make a house a home.”
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Meridian Energy and Eft Tapping – An Energy Tool to Obtain Emotional Freedom and Healing
Working with energy? How does one go about doing that? To start off, you approach working with energy as if you were a child, playing. You leave your opinions at the door, and allow yourself to be open to all possibilities. When you’re in an open state, like a child, anything is possible. Our minds have long told us what is real and what is not, but where the mind cannot go, the imagination can — and that’s exactly how to work with meridian energy in the body and use energy tools like EFT tapping to obtain emotional freedom and healing.
It is Not Poppycock!
The problem that most of us face is that we’re so filled up with beliefs about this and that and ideas of how things are supposed to work. We’ve entered the quantum age and most people aren’t even aware of it. I am old enough to remember watching Star Trek when it first came out on TV. It was so cool, Captain Kirk, Spock and the crew, talking with their little communication devices, flipping them open and just speaking!
And now just a mere 30 some years later we are living with things that were once science fiction, only now they call them cell phones. Are you aware that the cell phone is actually DESIGNED from the Star Trek Communicators? In fact — many things that were once a part of science fiction (starting in the 40′s with Robert Heinlein and crew) are very much a part of science fact.
This applies to everything. Absolutely everything
Energy Permeates All Things
It is all things — and it is neither good or bad, it just is. So as we mature in life, as we age, we have long forgotten the dreams of childhood and took on the beliefs of our caretakers, those we trusted and loved, and implanted those beliefs in our “Meridian Energy Systems” — our bodies. To get that programming out of there, at least the stuff that no longer serves us, requires different thinking than what put it there in the first place.
Emotional Freedom Technique
EFT tapping involves tapping on key meridian lines within the body, along the same principles as acupuncture works (which is also an energy releasing system) as you say key emotional phrases, first a round of negative phrases and emotions about the topic and then a round of positive emotions and words about the topic.
There are reported cases of folks receiving healing from incredible physical and emotional problems from this simple thing involving tapping on key points in the body.
And if issues come up again, tapping them away works. Many might think that working with these kinds of energy tools is some kind of new age woo hoo stuff, but if you think about it — the Chinese have been using many of these “energy” techniques for well over 6,000 years. In China you pay the doctor to keep you well, and that involves acupuncture, feng shui, the eating of weird stuff that is all natural, QiGong, martial arts training and a whole host of things that are slowly making their way into western traditions.
You may laugh if you want, but any martial artist knows that “energy flows where attention goes,” and if tapping on my body while saying phrases can save me a costly medical bill or heal a broken heart, well then, I’m in.
Let’s Face It
There’s still so much that we don’t know about our Universe and an honest medical doctor will tell you that he had nothing whatsoever to do with healing his patient. The patient heals himself — always. Sure a doctor is great to have around in any kind of emergency and for those dis-eases we are incapable of dealing with. But energy tools go to the root cause of the problem, they don’t treat the symptoms like so much of our western medicine does.
My mother, god love her, at 82 is on so many medications its unbelievable — and now she has to take them. Some of them are so bad that the contradictions they cause in her are amazing. She takes 11 prescriptions, some of which are to offset the negative effects of the others! How crazy is that?
You’ve seen the commercials, oftentimes the cure is worse than the illness. It takes almost another whole 15 seconds with the voice-over speaking at lightning speed to let you know all the things that can go wrong if you take such and such medication.
For now, I’ll stick with EFT and my other energy tools.
These energy systems work for me and I say why work with stuff that doesn’t?
I’ve been using the Emotional Freedom Techniques EFT now for three years and I have really experienced great results with these EFT tappings. EFT tapping can heal issues from your past, remove emotional blockages that impinge upon your ability to bring more money into your life, help heal your body, improve your relationships and work just about on anything that involves YOU.
To find out how to use this Meridian Energy to change your life, hop on over to Discover EFT With Brad Yates to find out more. Be sure to check out the free videos that you can tap along with.
How to Deal with Sinusitis Using Alternative Methods
Sinusitis is one of the most annoying nasal ailments known to man. Aside from the headache, eyestrain, and stuffy nose that comes with sinusitis, one also has to bear with the difficulty of breathing. To get rid of this nasal problem, people often turn to a wide variety of medications available in the market.
After having tried in vain to get sinus relief from Western medicine, some people have began to develop a “taste” for alternatives. Aside from looking for a cure from traditional Chinese medicine, others have looked to growing all-natural medicines movement as a source of lasting, effective treatment for sinusitis. The herbal lore and medical traditions of China have fascinated Western medicine-trained doctors and resulted in the conduct of in-depth research.
The Indian healing system ayurveda is also gaining some recognition in the West as an alternative form of medicine. Ayurvedic theory views all human ailments as rooted in an imbalance in the body and that the proper cure is attained by restoring that balance. The main difference from traditional Western medicine is that rather than simply matching a patient’s problem with the appropriate medication, ayurveda experts first determine the cause of the problem and work from there. As such, if ten people come to the same ayurveda healer for their sinusitis problem, he might need to prescribe ten different methods, depending on what he perceives to have caused the imbalance in each particular patient. A massage using herbal oils can be given for someone if the healer thinks the root of the problem lies in some chemical impurity, with the oils formulated specifically for the impurity in question. Meanwhile, if the healer thinks that the root of the imbalance lies in stress, a meditation regimen might be advised.
In traditional Chinese medicine, sinusitis is like any other medical ailment. In other words, it is a disruption of the natural elemental harmony of the body, similar to how Feng Shui sees how placing water in the wrong place would disrupt the harmony of within a house or building. Going with this philosophy, Chinese healers discovered that certain herbal formulas, when mixed together in the proper proportions, can slowly realign a person’s elemental harmony and, as a result, remove the sinusitis. Cang er san is a typical herbal formula that most traditional Chinese doctors will work with when dealing with sinusitis. Typically, the proportions are altered slightly, depending on the discretion of the doctor preparing the mix. Once the sinusitis has cleared up, traditional Chinese doctors can also provide some herbs to help secure the re-harmonized body using dang shen or huang qi.
Another alternative medication for sinusitis comes in the form of the art of acupuncture. Acupuncture is more than just sticking needles in random locations. Acupuncture follows the ancient Chinese concept of the “chi,” which is the living energy that flows within and through all life, similar to the concept of “The Force.” There are certain parts of the body that act as focal points of the chi, with sicknesses emerging when the flow of the chi is blocked, delayed, or somehow stunted. According to some older texts, if the chi focuses or centers in one part of the body for too long, it can also cause an imbalance, though the consequences may prove more severe. The point of acupuncture is to stimulate these “wells of chi” to resume regular flow, eventually clearing up the problem by restoring the proper ebb and flow of the body’s internal energy. In most cases, acupuncture is accompanied by traditional herbal medications to supplement the “restoration of the body’s natural harmony.”
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Make Your House Your Home ? How London Interior Design Companies Work With Lighting Part Ii: Natural Lighting Effects
Natural light is responsible for everything we see in the world around us. At interior design companies, light informs the designers’ perception of colour, it determines how we read, shape and texture, and it animates our surroundings with patterns of light and shadow. Yet despite its importance, light is often taken for granted – even by some of London’s better-known interior design companies. An increasingly urban lifestyle does not lend itself to making the most of daylight and often many of our waking hours are spent indoors in semi-darkness. Interior design companies are out to change this, and in this second article of my two-part series on “How Interior Design Companies Work with Lighting” I will reveal the secrets of natural light and its influence on design, drawing from my experience in London working with some of the capital’s most prestigious interior design companies.
By observing natural light, we can start to appreciate how light actually works. Interior design companies often talk of principles such as downlighting, where afternoon sunshine grazes a wall of illuminated foliage; backlighting, where a leaf is revealed in silhouette during a fresh London dawn; crosslighting, where the surface texture of brickwork or gnarled wood is emphasised; and spotlighting where a narrow shaft of light catches an object in its path, perhaps as a train turns a corner in a London Underground tunnel. Interior design companies rely on their experience in harnessing the ability of shadows to conceal. Some of the most adventurous clients demand special effects – I have seen interior design companies being asked to recreate the “drama of a rainbow as it paints a coloured arc across the sky.” Definitely not a straightforward project! Nonetheless, each light effect has its own character and contributes to a harmonious balance.
I once saw top professionals from a famous London interior design company actually sitting down with graph paper to chart the passage of the sun during a twenty-four hour period for a prestigious residential project. The client was a feng shui practitioner, and he had asked the interior design company to guarantee a positive orientation for his living spaces. After plotting out the sun’s pathway, the interior design company used CAD to project how the sun would appear during different seasons – taking into account how little daylight there can be during London winters. The result was breathtaking and a stunning example of how natural lighting can be used to “make a house a home.”
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How To Study For Your Exams
Create a study timetable or study in chunks of time. Mix up subjects so that you use some parts of your brain while giving other parts of your brain a rest. If you are more alert during the day, then use the day time to tackle subjects that need most of your energy and study and revise content that is easier to go over later on in the day or at night.
Write a “to-do list” with the topics and tasks you need to tackle based on the subjects you have to cover on your timetable. This puts your workload in to perspective and give you a sense of progress and accomplishment as you tick each item off.
Prioritize your studying based on the difficulty of the subjects and course material, the amount of information you need to cover, and of course, the order of your exams, which should be reflected in your study timetable.
Summarize each unit of the course whether you write or type your notes is up to you. Writing out notes can sometimes help memorize the content better.
Highlight sections of information that you need to familiarize yourself with still. Recap by reading and re-writing these points out. Look over the easy work first and then focus your energy on points you need to revise. There’s no point in wasting reading time and brain space looking over information that you already know!
Take notes! Use techniques that suit your style of studying. Learn more about techniques of taking lecture note.
Use past exam papers. Go through the questions and check your answers. Review those that you get wrong and seek similar questions till you are able to answer that style of question confidently and accurately.
Group study with other students can be great for swapping notes, teaching each other and revising in general.
Give yourself a break! This is easy to pencil in if you have a study schedule set up. It motivates you to get through a session of study, knowing that you get to chill out at a certain time. Have food, phone, TV or internet breaks every couple of hours to relax your mind and revitalize. But be careful, jumping online and trying to keep up with emails and online chatting can sometimes keep your brain working and send it in to overtime and exhaustion. So make sure you’re doing something on your break that doesn’t require too much effort.
A decent study area is like great studying Feng-Shui. So make sure your study area is exactly for just that – studying! Clear the area from any distractions, especially electronics such as your mobile and computer! Have adequate lighting and a comfortable chair with plenty of desk space to have your study materials close by.
Procrastination – don’t do it! This is when you keep delaying study especially for subjects that you don’t want to face. It’s when you find reasons that you think are valid enough to stop you from studying such as a sudden need to help with the household chores. Keep it real and don’t put off studying for a later time. Stick to your schedule and tackle the study load straight away in small section and save yourself from having to cram it all in later on.
Eat and drink well and try to avoid overdosing on junk food, which serve as comfort food in times of stress – they are low in nutrients. Although the food pyramid tells us that fruit is healthy, it actually has useful natural sugars that fuel you with the energy that you need to help you concentrate. Cereal, sandwiches and muesli bars are also a good fix and they keep your tummy from aggravating you, and don’t forget to keep your brain hydrated by drinking the right quantity of water!
Exercise or do something that keeps you active. You can do this during your break or by dedicating a morning or afternoon to getting outdoors. Vigorous activity makes it easier for you to relax, stay calm and of course sleep.
Various university facilities are at your disposal and you probably don’t even know it. There are usually personnel who are trained to help you cope with stress, answer study-related questions, give you study tips and other forms of guidance. Just visit your uni website or ask your professor what help is available.
Don’t panic when you are unsure of something or become stressed. Close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing and get your breathing to a slow and deep set of inhaling and exhaling. Get away from the books for a while and listen to a bit of music or talk to someone you know to get your mind off study.
Work smarter, not harder. Lastly, Pogojo wants you to remember that you know yourself best. Don’t match anyone else’s efforts. Improve on what you need to study. Be honest with yourself.
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The Future Is Orange
Orange is France Telecom’s global identity for their mobile network and internet service provider department. This was acquired from the Hutchinson Telecom mobile phone network based in the United Kingdom and was originally called “Wanadoo”. After it was incorporated back in 2005, the identity was rebranded in 2006. The brand is the fifth biggest and most successful telecommunications provider globally, having reached well over 193 million customers in 32 countries in 2009.
Company Beliefs
Continuously building their relationships with customers and being a trusted commercial entity is the main goal of the company. Providing high quality services, growth, innovation and efficiency are the key elements that the company aims to offer their clients. Being a service-oriented telecommunications operator, the motto “I am who I am because of everyone” drives their marketing strategies and is the core of their offered services. The company claims that their brand offers dynamic, friendly and honest service to their myriad of clients all over the globe.
Logo and Slogan
A brand consultancy based in London (and has branches in New York City and Dubai as well) called Wolff Olins designed the logo and established the brand values. The WCRS advertising agency lead the conceptualization of the company slogan, namely “The Future’s bright, the Future’s Orange”.
The idea behind the brand’s modern advertising lies in its simple components. It is square simply to differentiate the name from “orange” as a fruit. It needed to be globally competitive even with other internationally-known big brands such as Hertz and Visa. The color orange was used not only to imply name retention in a subconscious manner but also because it is a strong Feng Shui color.
Academic Partnerships
In order to provide the best service and to enable innovation across the board in their subsidiaries, France Telecom partners up with several research and development firms as well as top-ranking universities not only in France but around the world.
France Telecom’s academic institute and university partnerships follow framework guidelines and agreements. These include INRIA, Supélec, CNRS, Ecole Normale Supérieure and others.
Orange believes in keeping their research and development teams trained and highly specialized. From the nearly 300 PhD postdoctoral researchers as well as employed students, around one third is recruited on a permanent basis into the company’s research and development groups after their doctorates.
A new thesis chapter, formulated in partnership with the Bernard Grégory Association, has been established in order to ensure that the students adapt more easily into their professional career after completing their doctoral degrees. The Orange Labs located on three continents supports these programs and ensures their success.
The research groups keep a close contact with several top universities in the different stages of developmental analysis. These include the Concordia University in Quebec and the CRIM in Montreal for validation methods, network optimization is supported by the Geneva University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston (MIT) for virtual environments, multimedia distributed platforms is handled by the Lancaster University in the United Kingdom, the Columbia University in New York for intelligent agents, among others.
You can get more information on Orange at moby1.co.uk. They compare contracts for the phones on the Orange network. You can also see which are the best Pay As You Go Phones available.