the kobe golf club ( 神戸ゴルフ倶楽部 kōbe golf club ) is japan 's first golf course , built on mount rokko in 1903 by english expatriate arthur hasketh groom .

the club began as a nine-hole course on may 24 , 1903 , but quickly expanded to eighteen the following year .

strict rules are enforced to maintain the course 's pristine condition such as a prohibition of golf carts and a limit of eight clubs per player .

as the course was literally carved out of a mountain , it can be quite demanding and clubs are carried in canvas bags to reduce the strain on caddies .

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the original roll of members bearing the signatures of 135 members is preserved in the original at the jga golf museum in hirono , hyogo prefecture . with the exception of a sprinkling of japanese , germans , frenchmen and americans , the founding members were overwhelmingly british nationals who for the most part also belonged to kobe’s other ‘foreign clubs’ , the kobe club and the kobe regatta & athletic club .
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the origins of golf in japan can be traced back over a century to a small private course in kobe’s rokko mountains . during the meiji period , many europeans and americans lived in the bay - front foreign settlement in kobe , introducing various aspects of foreign culture into japan . the british - born trading merchant arthur hesketh groom ( 1846–1918 ) built a summerhouse atop mt . rokko , an area he chose for its peace and quiet as a perfect location for social gatherings . there he built a four - hole golf course . two years later , in 1903 , he expanded the course to nine holes and founded the kobe golf club , the first golf club in japan .
word soon spread , and the growing number of golfers prompted the addition of five holes and the official establishment of the kobe golf club on february 27 , 1903 , with groom serving as honorary secretary and treasurer and t . c . thornicraft the club’s inaugural president . ( the latter has the distinction of also being elected the first president of the kobe club , another of kobe’s historical clubs founded by westerners in the years following the city’s opening to foreign trade . ) another nine holes were added in 1904 , resulting in an 18 - hole , 3 , 576 yard , bogey 78 course .
completed in may 1932 and measuring 6700 yards , the tokyo golf club was the country’s first outstanding golf course – a landmark in japanese golf architecture . rokura akaboshi remarked the asaka course ” had a revolutionary impact on japanese golf and will become a historic asset in the future . ”
gotemba golf club is situated in one of japan ' s most famous country retreat areas at the base of mt fuji . it is a true hillside japanese golf club that offers both the foreign and japanese golfer a unique playing experience . established in 1971 , it is one of the original courses in the region . . .
following the outbreak of the sino - japanese war in 1937 , japan’s golf courses were successively confiscated for military purposes or converted into farmland . due to its location atop mt . rokko our club was initially spared this fate , and records show that club championships were held through 1942 . however , with the arrival of occupation forces in 1945 the club was requisitioned by the us military .
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having successfully navigated the twists and turns of what may well be described as japan’s most tumultuous era , kobe golf club proudly celebrated its centennial by holding its first 100th anniversary competition over a four - day period beginning on may 20 , 2003 . in attendance were representatives of the japan golf association , the presidents of various golf clubs , the uk ambassador to japan , the captain of the r & a and the chairman of the british golf association . the opening ceremony featured the governor of hyogo teeing off at the 1st hole with a hickory - shafted club and playing a replica gutta percha ball . the competition was followed by a reception held in the clubhouse , and in the tradition of groom and his fellow mountaineers a good time was had by all .
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as word spread of the links at rokko - san another group of foreigners developed a nine - hole course for the yokohama golf club ( 1906 ) . at this time there was a growing number of japanese living abroad who had fallen for the game , and upon return to japan there was no course available to them . one such man was junosuke inouye , ex - governor of the bank of japan , who had picked the game up in new york . he was the major force behind the creation of the first golf club created by japanese for japanese — the tokyo golf club in komazawa opened in 1914 . the course was designed by an american named brady , the captain at yokohama gc , and a scot veteran named colchester . this marked the true beginning of japanese golf .
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during the approximately four - month - long winter , however , the top of mt . rokko was covered with snow . so in 1904 groom’s friend and fellow trader william john robinson built a six - hole course close to sea level , not far from downtown kobe in the uozaki yokoya district , and established the yokoya golf association . in 1914 it was relocated to naruohama and the naruo golf association was established with a nine - hole course . the land was owned by one of japan’s leading trading companies at the time , suzuki shoten . when circumstances forced the golf association’s dissolution , people in the company pleaded for the course to be saved for robinson’s sake , and in 1920 a new club was formed . this was the start of the naruo golf club . but the course that robinson took over was mostly weeds and puddles , and one could not even tell where the greens were . it started out with just three functioning holes that he and his supporters maintained themselves .
harry c . crane had long sought validation of his course by a famous golf course designer . in 1930 , charles hugh alison came to japan to design the asaka course for the tokyo golf club . he also designed golf courses in hirono and kawana . crane asked alison to survey the naruo golf course and offer recommendations . alison spent a full week on the project in early 1931 . in his report he wrote , “the skeletal construction uses the site’s features well , and no changes are required . ” at the same time he submitted detailed recommendations to improve 16 of the 18 holes .
morgan’s photos were widely viewed throughout europe and the united states . they allowed the world to “discover” naruo for the first time , introducing to the public a leading “historic” golf course in japan with a design that borrowed heavily from british - style links . word steadily spread about naruo in the international golf world and the course was praised by numerous foreign golf journalists . but the club was not seeking to establish any kind of reputation ; these developments were merely the result of venerable traditions being handed down over many decades .
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one of the biggest days in the history of the naruo course came in 1967 when gary player , jack nicklaus and arnold palmer—the “big 3” among professional golfers of that era—held an exhibition match at naruo . the event was part of three stroke - play matches held around japan and organized by tokyo broadcasting system television . the first two matches were held at the kasumigaseki country club east course and the nagoya golf club wago course , with the final round held at naruo .
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charles hugh alison was no golf design neophyte . born in lancashire , england in 1883 , he had been educated at malvern and oxford . better known for athletics than academics , alison excelled at both cricket and golf . he was the youngest member of the oxford and cambridge golf society’s team , captained by john low , which toured america in 1903 . following a short career in cricket and golf journalism , alison became the secretary of the new stoke poges golf club in 1907 , a colt design in the london outskirts . it is believed he dabbled in design while serving as secretary , but he didn’t devote himself completely to golf architecture until after wwi – going into partnership with colt and alister mackenzie . almost immediately he was dispatched to america where he worked throughout the twenties , producing a number of impressive designs , including kirtland , fresh meadow , burning tree , north shore , century , cc of detroit , timber point , sea island and milwaukee . with economic difficulties effecting american work , the japanese project presented an exciting opportunity .
in a shrewd move shiraisha called a directors’ meeting in august when most were away on holiday avoiding the summer heat in the mountains , and without opposition alison’s invitation was easily approved . otani would later rationalize , “i believed it was necessary , not only for the club , but also for the future of japan’s golf world . ”
the history of modern japan begins with the meiji restoration that ended centuries of isolation , opened japan’s ports to foreign trade and unleashed a sudden flood of foreigners upon these remote and hitherto forbidden shores . amongst them was a young englishman by the name of arthur hesketh groom , who in 1868 disembarked in kobe to take up residence and seek his fortune .
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this is how golf architect ch alison described his entrance into tokyo bay . a disciple of a movement in golf design that began outside london and spread through the western world , alison was the first and only golf architect of that sect to set foot in asia . invited to japan in 1930 , he brought a philosophy of architecture born on the natural links and melded it perfectly with the japanese aesthetic to produce an enduring legacy . the impact of his short visit was so forceful that seventy years later it remains the dominant influence on design in that golf crazed nation . but hugh alison was not the first visitor to have an altering effect on japan .
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the naruo course was steadily expanded , and in 1924 a full 18 holes were completed . but in 1927 , severe economic constraints forced the course to be shortened to nine holes . the club members were desperate for a new course , so they entrusted its development to the club’s most stalwart members , the crane brothers—joe e . , harry c . and bertie e . crane . every weekend the brothers inspected candidate sites all over the kansai area until they happened upon the location where the present course was built .
designed by robert trent jones jr . eastwood is a beautiful course located about 1 . 5 hours from downtown tokyo . nestled in some gently rolling hills in tochigi prefecture , the club is famous for its wide fairways , strategic bunkering , and large , fast greens .
as the game’s popularity increased , there not only became a demand for more courses , but also better courses . many japanese had experience the game in britain and america , and had an appreciation for the excellence of modern golf course design . they were not satisfied with simply being able to play the game on the primitive courses found in japan . it was in the 1920’s that the quality of golf architecture slowly began to improve . hodgaya was the first modern japanese design - it was carried out by walter fovargue who had been involved with lakeside in san francisco , annandale in pasadena and wawona hotel at yosemite . the crane brothers of kobe were fine golfers , born of english father and japanese mother , they created the original short eighteen at naruo in 1924 . david hood designed and built the fine course at ibaraki ( 1925 ) and in 1926 the tokyo gc was expanded from nine to eighteen .
the initial incarnation of the current course layout was completed in time for naruo golf club’s first big event , the japan open golf championship in 1936 . the course won kudos for the appeal of its natural setting . at that time the naruohama course was still being used , but regrettably had to be closed in 1939 . upon the course’s closing , 1 , 500 tsubo ( about 5 , 000 m2 or over 50 , 000 ft2 ) of high - quality korai grass was transplanted to the inagawa course . the golf course was expropriated during the pacific war , but in 1949 all 18 holes were reconstructed . a new clubhouse was completed in 1956 . water supply lines were completed in 1963 covering the entire course . the facilities have been renovated many times over the years , but the course layout remains today almost exactly at it was originally designed by crane and improved by alison .
although groom and his contemporaries were restricted with regard to residence and work to kobe’s foreign concession , his love of the outdoors and his fascination with the untamed nature of mt . rokko rising 3 , 054 ft . ( 931m ) almost vertically above the city led him in 1895 to build a cottage near the summit of his beloved mountain . groom’s retreat was the first of many to follow , and to this day he is acclaimed as having pioneered the development of mt . rokko as a resort area and tourist attraction .
at the time hodogaya was considered the premier golf course in japan . although a solid design , it was far from perfect , being on hilly land it featured more than a few blind shots . the new breed of internationally savvy golfers wanted more , and one such man was tokyo gc’s komyo otani . he had been exposed to the game as a student in england , and was among a group of japanese who admired the heathland golf courses outside london . when the decision was made to move , otani , along with a handful of like - minded members , considered it the perfect opportunity to build a course to rival the best from overseas . and who better to carry out the design , none other than the world’s premier golf architect – harry shapland colt . his design portfolio was superb , including the heathland gems of swinley forest , st . georges hill , the addington and sunningdale - new ; the redesign / modernization of the championship venues at hoylake , lytham , muirfield and sandwich ; and a collaboration with george crump on what was considered the world’s greatest golf course , pine valley . in 1929 otani convinced the club to approach colt and surprisingly he agreed .
generously carved out of the hakone national park , the course offers solitude and a private golf experience that will challenge players of all abilities . although located in the mountains , you need not be a sherpa to play the course .
groom’s involvement with rokko - san didn’t end with his weekend getaways . in 1898 he and a group of like - minded mountaineers , no doubt reminiscing nostalgically about their ancestral home with whisky glass in hand ( and perhaps motivated by the establishment of the royal hong kong golf club a few years earlier ) , set about to build a few links on leased land not far from his cottage . after three years of clearing rocks and underbrush without the benefit of modern equipment , by the fall of 1901 they had completed their first four holes .
the tokyo layout at komazawa was described as “a delightful little course . . . very well trapped and bunkered . ” its location was convenient to the majority of members who worked in the city . regrettably when the course was originally developed among the rice fields in 1913 , the club made the decision to lease the land , but as the city of tokyo developed and expanded , the komazawa location became prime real - estate . the landholders forced the club to make a decision , either purchase the land or move . unfortunately the price was exorbitant , plus the course was short with no room to expand . the decision was made to move .
a noteworthy feature of the occupation period was the introduction of bent grass used to over - seed the traditional korai putting surfaces that had replaced the original sand greens in the early 1930’s . the course , which had been largely neglected during the later war years , was gradually restored at the hands of the americans , and in 1948 all 18 holes were rendered fit for play . the following year the us authorities agreed to open the course to members , and in february 1952 the club fully reverted to the membership . the first post - war annual general meeting was held in april of the same year , and the club was well on its way to a sound recovery .
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as part of his agreement colt commanded a handsome fee of £1500 ( …½ 17 , 500 at the pre - war exchange rate ) , as well as the cost of travel and living expenses while in japan . unfortunately colt , now 61 years old , hadn’t traveled overseas since 1913 and the long voyage concerned him . instead , he designated his partner ch alison to make the trip and carryout the design . this news was not well received back in tokyo . the club had already invested a great deal on the new site at asaka ( nearly …½1 million ) and now was expected to pay a large fee for an unknown architect . otani did not waiver . he along with his ally , club secretary tashira shiraisha , were convinced alison was their man .
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the dawn of the showa era in 1925 saw the completion of a cable car , a ropeway system and a driveway that greatly improve access to mt . rokko and led to a boom in resort construction and a further increase in japanese members , so that by 1933 the latter made up more than 2 / 3rd of the total . however , management of the club remained largely in foreign hands .
the best golf in the valley ! a good variety of challenging and fair holes giving it a well balanced feel . opened in 1988 , this course is situated next to the hanazono ski resort , and offers spectacular views of nearby mt yotei . four tee grounds and strategically placed water hazards add to the challenge . also there are new carts to help wiz you around !
in the mid - 1990s naruo became internationally famous through photos taken in may 1992 by the well - known golf photographer brian morgan . morgan was the official photographer for the four major worldwide tournaments and a master of his craft . his shots of naruo , taken with great skill and discerning perspective , make the course come alive , artistically depicting one of japan’s oldest courses with grace and dignity .
alison described the terrain at asaka as “land as flat as a pancake . ” the tract comprised numerous small farms and was for the most part devoid of trees excepting a few large pines . however alison was given creative freedom , a significant budget ( ã…½ 300 , 000 ) as well as an incredible army of laborers — 60 , 000 strong . he likely viewed the site , devoid of natural features , as a blank canvas to employ his creativity . “money was not spared , and a picturesque lake , much planting , and many artificial undulations and bunkers have alleviated the deadness of the plain and have put some life into the golf . the wide and flat natural terrain naturally resulted in an excellent sequence of holes , in plenty of alternative lines of play , in the easiest walking imaginable , and in an attractive conjunction of the 9th and 18th greens under the windows of the club house . though it lacks the thrill of spectacular landscape set in wild surrounds , asaka is a pleasant course to play and from the back tees is sufficiently exacting for the ambitious . it was very well constructed by mr . george penglase , whom i brought with me from the united states . ”
the course opened in 1903 with nine holes , and another nine were added the following year . modifications were made over the years , but by 1929 the course had largely assumed its present form . two of the club’s inaugural members , scotsmen adamson and mcmurtie designed the original course . the present course consists of par - 3s and - 4s that extend over rolling hills , and while yardages are not long , the greens are small , and wayward balls tend to find deep rough . a good score requires accuracy and delicate pitch shots . as caddies hand - carrying up to four bags , golfers are limited to 10 clubs , a feature that adds another level of difficulty and enjoyment .
according to the “new course prospectus” kept by joe e . crane , they decided on this location for a number of reasons . “this is an excellent site in terms of land price , course construction , and transportation convenience . it will enable us to build a championship course we can be proud of . ” the new course opened in 1930 as the naruo–inagawa course , and already the next year a big step was taken to improve it . that involved seeking and taking the advice of the famous british golf course designer charles hugh alison .
after the work had begun at tokyo , otani and alison traveled to the retreat of baron kishichiro okura at kawana ostensibly for some r & r . the son of one of japan’s most powerful and wealthy businessmen , baron okura was educated at cambridge in the early 1900’s . after returning from britain , okura dreamt of creating a country estate in japan like those he admired in the english countryside . he purchased 500 acres on the spectacular izu peninsula , built a rustic lodge and then asked otani , his friend from his london days , to build a golf course . the oshima course – named for a volcanic island just off the coast – was completed in 1928 .
and so he did . okura’s vision evolved from a woodsy retreat to a first - class golf resort and hotel , and certainly he had the experience , having built the kyoto hotel in kyoto and tokyo’s imperial hotel . part of this new vision was a second golf course designed by alison , “he [ baron okura ] contemplates the construction of a second eighteen - hole course , also on the edge of the sea , and anything which he undertakes is certain to be first class , the scenery resembles that of the french riviera , but at not a single spot between the italian and spanish frontiers can found so superb a combination of sea , cliffs , trees and mountains . . . the course will be on rolling land , which provides an immense amount of variety , and will be quite first - class . ” several years later he would write , “the terrain itself is not mountainous , nor even unduly hilly , but it consists of rock . it was essential to place the fairways and greens in positions where there was soil , or where soil could be persuaded to stay : and at the same time to obtain enough visibility for the second shots . i sympathized with the constructors of this course . i have never heard the result of their labors , but conjecture that they overcame their difficulties and produced the most beautiful course in japan . ” after an initial delay , alison’s fuji course at kawana was opened in 1936 .
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“gliding past fuji , still snow - capped , the luxurious asama maru passes accurately among a thousand sampans and comes to a rest alongside a modern quay . ”
in the 17th century japan was involved in a trading network that included europe and her neighbors china and korea . the portuguese , spanish , dutch and english all established themselves in the far east and with them came christianity .
at this time japan was controlled by a form of centralized feudalism , divided into smaller fiefdom ruled by warlords and their samurai . these warlords congregated in the capital of edo ( tokyo ) advising the greater head of state – the shogun . fearing the effect of this foreign faith on homeland loyalties , the japanese leadership cracked down .
by 1616 all roman catholic priests were banned from japan . the next step was a series of decrees to close the country from all foreign influence . the english left on their own accord , the spanish and portuguese were banished , and the dutch stayed but were confined to a tiny artificial island in nagasaki harbor . to ensure sakoku , or closed country , all japanese were forbidden to travel abroad and those who did could never return on pain of death .
only small domestic coastal ships were permitted in japan’s waters , unauthorized ships were fired upon . shipwrecked foreign sailors were to be “killed in the surf” before reaching dry land . foreign books were illegal . for the next two centuries japan was isolated from the world .
that would all change in 1853 . a naval flotilla led by commodore mathew perry attempted to enter edo ( tokyo ) bay on july 2nd . the american warships were six to seven times the size of any ship in japan and were equipped with considerable firepower , especially when matched against the antiquated japanese arms . japan had little choice and perry was permitted to land . the perry mission was to deliver a message : humane treatment for distressed foreign sailors and the right to provision in designated japanese ports . it also suggested that commerce be established . this incident sparked the development of modern japan .
although japan enjoyed significant cultural development through the ‘closed’ era , the country lagged behind technologically . to catch up quickly , japan sought expertise from around the globe . the oyatoi ( honorable employee ) was brought to japan to teach a cadre of applied arts and sciences . the military , medicine and the sciences looked toward germany ; the french taught legal systems ; the british brought naval , textile and steel - making skills ; america was the model for the educational system .
in addition , many japanese sought education abroad at british and american universities . it was said the japanese did not possess an original or inventive mind , but one must remember the modern nation of japan was quite young , and the speed of their progress hardly gave the japanese time for inventiveness , but there can be no dispute , the japanese were brilliant imitators . as japan expert william williot griffis wrote in 1933 , “being eclectic , it may be said that the japanese first adopt , then adapt , and finally become adept in most what they experiment upon . ”
the assimilation was not solely found in japan . japanese art with its mysterious allure fascinated the western world . in the late 19th century the phenomenon of japonisme was a major influence upon the arts and in particular on the aesthetic movement . in paris and london the american painter james whistler created japanesque compositions , as did manet , toulouse - letrec , gauguin and van gogh . in america one of the most important art educators and artists , arthur wesley dow was inspired by the art of japan . he was also a major proponent of the arts and crafts movement , with its similar philosophy of craft being on par with fine art .
in america , architects frank lloyd wright and the greene brothers exhibited a distinctive japanese flair . after a tour of america , charles ashbee , the british arts and crafts leader wrote , “greene’s work [ is ] among the best there is in the country . like lloyd wright the spell of japan is on him . ”
hugh alison arrived in japan in early december 1930 aboard the luxury liner asama mura from california . he did not travel alone , bringing along one of his most trusted construction supervisors , george penglase . upon arrival in yokohama alison was taken to the asaka site for the tokyo gc , inspecting the 200 acres with otani , penglase and rokura akaboshi , a fine golfer who had been educated in the states . after studying the site , alison , armed with contour maps , secluded himself in the imperial hotel ( a frank lloyd wright design ) and after seven days emerged with detailed plans for the new course .
in describing the scene , it appears japan was starting take hold of alison , “this paradise is at least two hours from yokohama , and much of the journey is along a narrow and earthquaked road , cut in the rocky coast . it lies among the hills beyond the hot springs of ito , on a pine covered plateau bordered by red cliffs which descend down to a blue sea . from a wooded bay , a mile distant , a fishing village sends out boats with brown sails to complete the last detail of a perfect scene . at dawn the white mist gives way it the rising sun , and soon the branches of the pine trees are etched crisply against the light . and i , rising from the grid - iron which serves for bed , and refreshed with a beaker of soya - bean soup , set out to do my stuff . ”
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as japan’s economy grew and the role of the expatriate in business and industry gradually diminished , foreign members began to decline in number and were replaced by japanese to the extent that in 1926 the latter outnumbered the former by a margin of 98 to 83 . meanwhile , the foreign contingent began to extend to nationals of various countries , and a cosmopolitan atmosphere prevailed both on and off the course .
as the person takes the hole in one in this hole will be presented with whisky called dumpie , mr . groom’s favorite .
s there was a villa of mr . foss , the headmaster of shoinwomen’s school .
named after styx rier of greek myth . there was a stream under the tee ground .
it means “difficult pond” logic of euclid , the mathematician . many people lost scores because of the pond nearby .
it means “higher” . one could not stand on green without climbing steep slope .
because it looks like the first chairman dr . tony kraft’s head . some says it’s because it is far although it looks near .
it means difficult clearance . whether you can go to heaven or hell depended on this hole .
after finishing 13th hole , this hole is almost like heaven . however , it is difficult to reach heaven by all the time going up .
the best & wonderful hole . it is named with respect for mr . groom , the founder .
it means “let’s have a drink” in scottish as one finish the course with this hole .
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each spacious driving range bay ( 100 driving range bays in total ) is furnished with an original wicker chair that offers complete comfort , enabling users to practice in a relaxed atmosphere . all of the driving range bays are fully equipped with auto tee - up systems and head speed display systems .
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two courses just minutes from the village of hirafu that feature bent greens and immaculately groomed fairways . enjoy views of the ski hill , on one side , and mt . yotei on the other with glimpses of rolling potato fields through silver birch forests . the prince course is a 6 , 845 yard par 73 course and the higashiyama course is shorter at 5 , 768 yards and is a par 71 .
designed in 1968 , kanagawa cc is one of the older courses in the kanagawa area . known for its tricky layout , a golfer will need a a variety of shots on this fun course . interesting features to test a golfers skill such dog - legs , elevated tee shots , gullies , and strategic bunkering await . 27 holes offers plenty of variation , and a ten - bay 70 yard driving range along with two practice greens to warm up .
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peeple is a technology company based in austin , texas .

it is best known for its internet based peephole that allows users to see people outside their house using a mobile app .

the daily mail referred to the company 's product as " caller id to your front door . "

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“you know how twitter is , ” he says . even chrissy teigen , unofficial dictator of viral twitter , unknowingly lambasted the company .
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peeple is a forthcoming smartphone app that will allow people to rate anyone they know , whether or not the subjects want to be reviewed . founded by canadian entrepreneurs julia cordray and nicole mccullough , the company behind peeple says it has already raised $ 250 , 000 in funding .
a number of armchair attorneys have warned peeple ' s founders that they ' re opening themselves up to liability . but goldman says that — at least under us law — the company has nothing to worry about .
there ' s no connection between the two companies , but the tsunami of outrage surrounding the yelp - for - people app has engulfed the gadget company too .
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the backlash has been so intense that peeple has been trying to play damage control .
we hear you loud and clear ,
the company said in a thursday facebook post .
you want the option to opt in or opt out .
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while peeple could pivot and attempt another stab at user approval , there’s that whole matter of its trademark , which peeple the thing has and peeple the app doesn’t ( yet—the application remains in limbo… in canada ) . “as a company , we have the registered u . s . trademark with intent to use , ” says chuter . and just so it’s clear : “we are not changing our name and we’re not going anywhere . ”
peeple aims to review others and is valued at $ 7 . 6m - business insider
dr . sally smith , chief executive of peeple , welcomes the report . she says :
provider of a digital application designed to offer users to rate and comment about people . the company ' s application platform enables the user to rate and comment on people whom they know professionally , personally or romantically .
peeple was developed by building 10 technology inc . in san francisco , ca and austin , texas .
so the emerging caricature of peeple as an app for stalkers and disgruntled exes may turn out to be wrong . it may actually be harder to harass people on peeple than on existing social media platforms .
but peeple the thing can ' t go to the us courts to get peeple the app to stop using the name based purely on that—the company would have to prove the the app is damaging its brand .
they ' d have to say ' this is going to make us look bad and we have a trademark and therefore they can ' t use that here , '
should the app try to make a us launch , hanks explains . and given the preemptively negative feelings peeple ( again , sigh , the app ) has wrought , it at least seems like peeple ( the thing—you see why this is a problem , right ? ) would have an argument .
this was supposed to be our moment in the sun ,
the gadget company ' s founder told wired .
we just won a major competition … then this happened yesterday and completely swallowed up our press . our branding is in tatters .
peeple is optimized to use very little power . under normal use it should only need charging a few times a year .
the founders of peeple , julia cordray and nicole mccullough , who raised $ 7 . 6 million ( £5 million ) .
the idea behind peeple isn ' t really new , says eric goldman , a legal scholar who focuses on online privacy issues .
perhaps the closest analogy is unvarnished , an app that was released in 2010 . an la times writeup even used the same
yelp for people
framing that ' s been used for peeple . unlike peeple , unvarnished allowed reviews to be posted anonymously .
ironically , the app ' s founders are fairly adverse to public scrutiny . the peeple twitter account , @ peepleforpeople , has already warned users that
[ anyone ] impersonating us and using our picture [ will ] be
reported to twitter . the company ' s instagram profile , which is linked to from its blog , is also set to private . the twitter account has also taken to insulting journalists .
the peeple smart camera attaches to existing peepholes on front doors and sends an alert to the homeowner when someone arrives at their home .
chris chuter , chief executive peeple , which is based in austin , texas , said : ' i first came up with the idea for peeple when my three - year old son walked out the front door to walk to his grandma ' s house without my knowledge .
just unscrew your existing peephole , slide the peeple bracket on and screw it back onto the door . you may not even need tools !
since the article was published , peeple’s net sentiment score jumped from 40 % negative ( average , for the tech industry ) to 77 % negative . given how far other tech companies have gone to accommodate users’ privacy wishes , peeple’s ‘you’re here forever’ policy is surprising . peeple is still being talked about with a velocity of over 3 , 000 mentions per minute , making it one of the most popular trending topics globally .
peeple connects to your home ' s existing wifi and stores data securely in the cloud . it ' s a call log for your door !
peeple is a smart camera that attaches to existing peepholes and easily connects to home wi - fi to identify , inform , screen , and alert people to any outside presence . if someone knocks , opens , or closes your door , you will get a push notification on your phone . with the peeple app , you can see who is at your door whether you are home or not . if you want to see through your peephole , simply lift the peeple off the bracket and peer through . peeple will easily re - attach and align itself when you snap it back in place .
the founders describe peeple as
spread [ ing ] love and positivity
but the downsides are obvious . public ratings on yelp are already enough of an issue and they are for businesses , not people , so it ' s easy to envisage just how badly peeple could affect the lives of others .
but chuter ' s had but a moment to enjoy it all , because his product is called peeple , and its brand is being hijacked . quickly .
meet peeple ; a front door ' s new best friend - a small camera fixed onto the inside of a front door ' s peephole .
and the furious reaction helps explain why . people find peeple , and other apps like it , creepy . they have a strong intuition that rating friends and romantic partners is different from rating businesses . given that peeple will require users to attach their real names to reviews , most people will be reluctant to participate .
at the peeple centre , we have a team of experienced administrators and peep practitioners who work with local families and settings , including the peep pre - school .
this week , peeple rapidly became the most hated app in the tech industry because it was based on this one - liner : ' yelp for people ' .
this week , peeple rapidly became the most hated app in the tech industry because it was based on one of these one - liners : ‘yelp for people’ .
can you remove yourself from peeple’s smacktalk database ? no . “not at this time , ” their faq reads . “we may consider this feature in the future . ”
peeple wins the award for outstanding innovation in privacy and security as 2015’s most progressive accomplishment in the way we go about securing our data and ensuring our privacy .
but there ' s not actually much reason to be terrified of peeple . yes , the app is a bad idea . but it ' s not really a new bad idea . it ' s an idea that entrepreneurs have repeatedly tried and failed to make work . it turns out that people aren ' t as interested in publicly burning their ex - lovers and friends as peeple thinks they are . and even if some people do want to publicly trash their acquaintances , peeple has promised safeguards that will make that hard to do .
while changing the course of public misconception is an exceedingly difficult battle to wage , peeple ( the thing ) does have recourse to challenge peeple ( the app ) . after discussing it with his lawyer , chuter described the situation : the smart home peeple has a registered trademark in the us with intent to use ( you can see it here ) . peeple the app registered at around the same time last year , but its trademark registration is in canada ( where one of its founders is from ) and is currently in a suspended status ( which could mean someone in canada is challenging their trademark ) . which makes sense , of course , since the app hasn’t even launched—all it has to show , at the moment , are screenshots .
carly leads on connecting peeple ' s research and best practice knowledge to both uk national policy and peep delivery . this includes producing and sharing peep case studies , newsletters and policy documents .
i ' ll note here that i tried without success to reach the folks at peeple , the app , by phone and through facebook , and their site ' s been down all day .
our website shares ideas and information that all of the above folk have contributed to , which have been written and shaped in a ( hopefully ! ) helpful way by us here at peeple .
you ' re only hearing about peeple because it sounds like such an outrageously bad idea that people love denouncing it . but that ' s not the foundation of a successful business . in a few days , the internet will move on to being outraged about something else , and peeple — which won ' t even become available until november — is likely to sink back into obscurity .
we won ' t know how popular peeple will be until the app ' s launch , which is scheduled for november . but there ' s reason to be skeptical that it will get very far .
founded by julia cordray and nicole mccullough , peeple has been in development for over a year . their online documentary series launched on 9 august 2015 , documenting their 90 - day launch process in silicon valley .
the washington post calls it
terrifying .
dubbed
yelp for people ,
peeple is a new app that lets people rate their friends , professional contacts , and even romantic partners . and everyone is freaking out .
with mike o’regan still involved and since 2012 under the leadership of sally smith and a distinguished board of trustees , peep’s progress needed one further evolution of its name . to reflect its growing reach while remaining committed to its origins and humane principles , the organisation became known as peeple in 2014 . this was chosen to reflect that peeple is a l earning e nterprise with an inclusive , human approach , focused on parents , carers and very young children .
jlab found a winner last week : peeple , a camera device that attaches to a front - door peephole so you can dial in from your phone to see who is — or has been — at the door .
angry people have taken to facebook and twitter to express their disgust at an app that rates others publicly . a post on the peeple facebook page has garnered only four likes to 188 comments , almost all of which are angry .
business insider has reached out to peeple to ask for clarity on how exactly they will deal with the potential problems that the app will incur , such as harassment and bullying . we will update the post when we hear back .
if someone posts defamatory information about another person online , the poster could face liability under libel laws . but section 230 shields an online service like peeple from any liability , even if the posts are ultimately found to be defamatory .
' the winner , peeple , is an innovative product in this year ' s really hot area of the internet of things . we see great opportunities for developing this product into a ' must have ' app and home security device . '
“obviously , we’d like not to be called what they ' re called , ” chuter says as diplomatically as possible . “i know we’re not as ‘sexy’ as the other thing , but you know , i like to think we have a legitimate purpose . ” the team has been working on peeple for a few years now . as fate would have it , it originally named the product peep , but a trademark database search scotched that . “we saw peep was taken , so we went with peeple , ” chuter says with a laugh , clearly enjoying the irony . “these women are funded , i think , ” he says , referring to peeple , the app . “they should be able to search trademarks and figure that out . ”
the concept of peeple follows the formula of hundreds of social apps that are pumped out every month . take an established model ( yelp , for reviews ) , and apply it to a new ‘sector’ ( human beings , instead of restaurants ) .
peeple says it will take a number of precautions to prevent the service from becoming a cesspool of nasty reviews . reviewers will be required to use their real identities as verified by facebook , and new facebook profiles won ' t be allowed to participate .
and $ 150 , 000 for its invention . the product is a smart , internet - enabled peephole that lets you peer at your phone to see who ' s at your door . “it’s like virtual caller id for your home , ” he says , happily grabbing a miniature door frame ( “my doorframe for ants” ) and dragging it into view of our video chat . a bright orange circular gadget on the door shows you who’s on the other side , even when you aren’t home . beyond the recent accolades , the company took second place at
peeple is a small camera that can be mounted to the keyhole in your front door . it has a built - in wifi chip , allowing you to check out who is standing at your front door with your smartphone , no matter where you are .
stuart marks , technology entrepreneur and chairman of l marks , john lewis ' s partner in jlab , added : ' picking a winner was a very difficult task but peeple impressed the whole panel with the potential of their product and relevance to john lewis customers .
peeple is an elegant , compact , and easy - to - use caller id device for your front door . ever wondered if your package was delivered while you were away or who is knocking when you ' re not home ? now you ' ll know .
cordray told the washington post that users can use the
feedback
from peeple to their advantage , just as you would from your boss . of course , it ' s hard to foresee a teenager taking criticism from their friends in a public place well .
the reaction has been swift and overwhelmingly negative . across the internet , people have condemned the app as an invasion of privacy and an invitation to online harassment . so many people are angry about peeple that the app recently became a trending topic on social media sites .
an app called peeple has launched in beta offering to
[ revolutionise ] the way we ' re seen in the world
by allowing those we know — or , at least , those who have our phone number — to review us , just like yelp does for businesses .
unsurprisingly , the idea of rating anyone , and having those reviews publicly visible , hasn ' t gone down well with the general public . peeple is very reminiscent of lulu , an app that let women rate boyfriends , which left the uk after it failed to take off here .
lyn leads on the development of peep programmes across scotland , delivers training , and inducts and support trainers across scotland and internationally . she joined peeple in 2015 , having worked in community learning and development for many years , and has a particular interest in early intervention and emotional health .
when playerblock was released in 2007 , it got a reception much like the one peeple is getting now .
i for one think that such a service is a disgusting invasion of privacy ,
one reviewer wrote .
the potential for abuse of such a system is enormous .
we have a network of trainers based around the uk and ireland who work for peeple on a sessional basis . our trainers are experienced in working with families , and in using the peep learning together programme . several of our trainers also co - ordinate delivery of the programme within their area .
you can understand why the last 24 hours have been difficult for chuter and his team in austin , texas . “we want to be something that people wanted . not something people … hated . ” he walks across the room and grabs his phone to show me how completely out of control his notifications are—there are thousands upon thousands of emails sitting , waiting to be read . “the emails are pretty nice at this point , ” he explains . some are coming from people trying to understand the difference between peeple the thing and peeple the app . the same cannot be said of his twitter notifications .
dr sally smith ( ceo , peeple ) said ‘the fund has been vital in increasing our capacity to support home learning , parental employability and to develop the early years workforce across scotland . it is wonderful , through local partnerships , to support children and their families to have the best possible start . ’
charlotte leads on supporting organisations and local authorities ( in england , wales and ireland ) to use peep programmes , and on the peep training systems and support which underlie this . she has worked in various roles at peeple over the past fifteen years , and has a background in psychology , literacy and education .
susannah manages the learning together study ( funded by the education endowment foundation ) - leading a team of six colleagues to support the 139 schools that are participating across england . she joined peeple in 2017 and has a background in family , community and intergenerational learning , with an msc in educational learning and development .
to be clear , it ' s perfectly legal for two companies to have the same name if the two companies are registered in different countries . it ' s also important to note that a suspended trademark registration doesn ' t mean the registration has been canceled .
usually it means ' we ' re not using it right this second , but we ' ve got something coming , ' ' says mackenzie hanks , a lawyer who once interned at the uspto .
suspension can lead to cancellation . . . [ for instance , ] a us company could challenge them and say ' hey you ' re not using this , we are , ' and then canada would decide what to do about it .
sally leads the staff team , develops collaborative relationships with others working in our sector , and is responsible for the strategic direction and financial management of peeple . she has been ceo since 2011 and has worked for the organisation since 2006 . sally has a background in research , including at the department of education at the university of oxford .
katy leads on developing , supporting and monitoring the internal quality systems underpinning the training and delivery of peep programmes , and managing and quality assuring all aspects of the parent / carer qualifications . she has worked in various roles at peeple over the past ten years , and has a background in early years education , adult and family learning .
say ' hi ' ! peeple smart camera fixes to the peephole on a door to allow householders to see who is visiting them even while they are not at home . the device connects to the wi - fi network and sends them an alert when someone comes to the door . a video feed can then be viewed on their smart phone
janet manages our finance , legal and hr functions , overseeing financial planning and monitoring systems . janet has worked at peeple for fifteen years . she has an ma in human resources management , and is a member of the chartered institute of personnel and development ( mcipd ) . her previous work includes human resources , training and development work at oxfam .
lindsey co - manages local delivery , including the peep pre - school and nursery . she is an experienced nneb and has set up and managed day nurseries at the local school and fe college , where she also lectured in childcare and education . since joining peeple in 2009 , lindsey has managed the red kite children’s centre in thame and completed her npqicl .
denise leads on the peep progression pathway in scotland , a range of parent / carer qualifications that are scqf credit - rated by sqa . she supports organisations to set up as delivery centres , delivers training and works with scottish colleges to develop progression routes for parents and carers . denise joined peeple in 2015 and previously worked in the voluntary sector delivering accredited learning .
according to the washington post , the founders , julia cordray and nicole mccullough , aim to create the app in just 90 days . peeple currently has a valuation of $ 7 . 6 million ( £5 million ) based on the amount invested , which is around $ 250 , 000 ( £165 , 000 ) . the app will launch in november , although a beta version is available now .
the founders claim that peeple does work to prevent the slandering of others , but some users are dubious . to review another person , users must possess a person ' s phone number and be over the age of 21 ( according to their facebook profile , at least ) . positive reviews are posted immediately while negative reviews have a 48 hour probation period , in which time the recipient can dispute them .
we are working in partnership with the oxford academy in our plans to build a day nursery within the academy ' s grounds , near where the peeple centre is already located . there is an urgent demand for nursery places for 2 year olds in our area ( blackbird leys , northfield brook , littlemore and rose hill in south oxford ) , with a 58 % shortfall . you can read more in an oxford mail article .
we were delighted that the secretary of state for education , damian hinds and minister for early years , nadhim zahawi , joined parents and children in their peep group in rothesay nursery , luton recently . the visit coincided with their announcement of new government funding to promote social mobility and the home learning environment . the government’s commitment to this aim is very much welcomed ; it has been the main focus for peeple and the peep learning together programme for over 20 years .
you might be one of the half a million people who’ve seen the clip of a recent interview with paloma faith talking about the realities of motherhood . her experiences make a great case for the importance of groups like peep , both for creating a safe space to talk openly about the highs and lows of being a parent with people who understand what you’re going through , and also to share child development information and ideas ( including the fact that babies can see from birth , contrary to paloma’s misunderstanding… ) . follow the link for peeple ' s take on it .
the review ' s executive summary defines the significance of family learning as ' supporting , equipping and building capacity amongst scotland’s parents - to capitalise on children’s opportunities for learning is key in raising attainment and closing the poverty - related attainment gap . a family learning approach can also be a catalyst in helping adults take up adult learning and training opportunities , gain employment or attain new skills . this in turn positively impacts on children’s individual attainment , their aspirations and personal learning journey . ' this focus on both the child ' s learning opportunities and those of the parent - in their own right , as an adult learner - is one which peeple advocates and demonstrates in peep delivery .
thank you also to other peeple staff , trustees and members of our network of trainers , practitioners and managers ( past and current ) who have all contributed in different , but highly valuable , ways to the development of the programme , accreditation and training . these include : nuzhat abbas , jo aitkenhead , jacqui bain , allison collier , sharon clarke , lisa clissett , sharyn crombie , moyna de sélincourt , amanda godsell , carol gotheridge , helen griffiths , jo hammick , lindsey hart , elina helinius , lisse honeyman , emma hrubiak , emma jamieson , alison laing , zoe maré , jill mennie , sue prosser , collette pye , soozin rogers , julia shay , ronnie sinclair , janet sly , paula stallard , christine steer , helen stroudley , catherine thomas , alison wales
it’s possible that peeple the app will back away from its nefarious - sounding purpose ; other , similar conceits have done so before . when lulu launched , it was pitched as a guy - rating app for women , and men had no idea their profiles were included within the network . after backlash , though , lulu included ways to pull your profile . “if you don’t want to be on lulu , you don’t have to be , ” says cofounder allison schwartz . “there were a lot of misconceptions about it , and we had to spend time educating users and the press . ” in addition to rewriting lulu’s early story , the app also added automatic removal—originally it was a manual process only . “now our community management program is expanded , so there’s self - removal and the community removal program . ”
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“this was supposed to be our moment in the sun , ” says chuter . “we just won a major competition … then this happened yesterday and completely swallowed up our press . our branding is in tatters . ”
that doesn’t mean chuter isn’t without sympathy for the founders of the app , julia cordray and nicole mccullough—in part because he’s getting a lot of irate tweets meant for them . “i feel bad for them . i can’t imagine what this is like , i’m only seeing a percentage of it . ” it ' s been an interesting glimpse . “the lgbt and trans communities are going nuts against these people , ” he says . “which , it makes sense—a lot of people who are already experiencing oppression and bullying don’t want an app like this . ”
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it could be the perfect solution for those hoping to avoid unwanted salesmen or looking out for a parcel delivery - caller id for their front door .
a video feed allows them to virtually ' look through ' the peephole no matter where they are .
it means householders would be able to see who comes to call on them even while they are at work or check who is ringing the doorbell without having to creep up to take a peek .
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the technology , which connects to the home wi - fi network , has been awarded £100 , 000 by retailer john lewis under its jlab business accelerator scheme .
john lewis said it is also planning on selling the devices in it stores .
' the initial fright led me to start tinkering with a way to find out automatically when the front door is opened . we ' ve come a long way since then . '
peeble is a compact wireless camera that can be fixed to the peepholes that many frontdoors have .
once connected it can identify when people walk up to the door , sending an alert to the homeowners smartphone .
a live feed can also be sent to the users phone , allowing them to see who is called ( illustrated by the animation on the right ) .
it can also tell them when their front door is opened , helping them keep an eye on young children who may wander from their home .
peeble was picked from hundreds of entries to be supported by john lewis ' s jlab initiative .
paul coby , it director at john lewis , said : ' this year ' s competition has been even better than when we founded it last year .
five other finalists will also receive support to help them develop their products further , including a smart home control app called alfred , a coffee lounge concept called zest and a solar powered iphone cover ikinen .
' each finalist has done incredible work over the past 12 weeks and everyone at l marks is looking forward to working with them on an on - going basis to help them develop and grow their businesses . '
although the term ‘internet of things’ ( iot ) first appeared in 2005 , there is still no widely accepted definition .
iot includes gadgets bought by consumers , as well as products and services designed for businesses to help machines ‘communicate’ with each other .
for example , the term iot can include the radio frequency identification ( rfid ) tags businesses place on products in stores to track their inventory , or sensors that monitor electricity use in hotels .
a growing number of products from smart locks , security cameras , connected washing machines , thermostats , smoke detectors , light bulbs and other devices are appearing in homes .
these can all be automated and are designed to connect to a home network that can then be controlled using a device like a smartphone or a tablet .
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' like a symphony orchestra turned into light ' : iss astronaut captures lighting and auroras lighting up . . .
a new way to tackle climate change ? heat from underground rivers in london could help cut the capital ' s . . .
amazon is still selling nazi - branded merchandise , despite researchers first warning it about the products . . .
has kepler found its last alien world ? nasa reveals its planet hunting space telescope is about to run out . . .
mummified head of serial killer ' the vampire of dusseldorf ' who raped and murdered girls as young as four . . .
people who see themselves as albert einstein suddenly think they are smarter : being in the body of someone . . .
samsung opens the world ' s largest phone plant in india : 1 . 5 million square foot factory will produce 120 . . .
hailey baldwin and justin bieber passionately kiss in the bahamas . . . as news of engagement spreads
selena gomez is seen with same mystery man she was with in may . . . after news her ex justin bieber is engaged to hailey baldwin
khloe kardashian reveals she stopped breast - feeding daughter true . . . three months after giving birth
giuliana rancic takes a hike with bill . . . as the couple vacation with friends ahead of her return to e ! news
khloe kardashian shows off neon sign in true ' s nursery . . . as she reveals it ' s kris jenner ' s handwriting
ciara and husband russell wilson dance as they head to south africa for their honeymoon . . . two years after wedding
rapper del the funky homosapian falls off stage during gorillaz set . . . but he reassures fans he ' s ' alright ' as he recovers in hospital
makeup artist joyce bonelli reaches out to the kardashian clan on instagram . . . after the famous family ' fire ' and unfollow her on social media
sofia richie , 19 poses in a bikini top just after scott disick ' s ex kourtney kardashian , 39 , did the same . . . and fans call her out for it
naomi campbell wows in flamboyant feathered gown . . . while ashley graham sizzles in plunging lace dress as they walk in dolce & gabbana show in italy
naya rivera sells her five - bedroom la home for a cool $ 3 . 55 million after finalizing her divorce from ryan dorsey
mel b ' is unable to pay her back taxes amid ongoing divorce battle with stephen belafonte . . . as it ' s estimated the pair owe up to $ 650k ' to the irs
kylie jenner rocks curve - clinging attire as she shows off body . . . and considers going back to blonde
dakota johnson dons striped wrap dress in la . . . after calling co - star chris hemsworth ' spectacular '
cardi b hits back at troll who mocked her baby shower . . . as she shows off naked baby bump for photoshoot
buy your own celebrity hideaway ! castle adored by michael douglas and jack nicholson goes on sale for $ 5 . 2m ( and even comes with treehouse )
ant - man and the wasp soars to $ 76 million on opening weekend . . . beating its prequel by $ 19 million
liam payne and cheryl split : carefree 1d star returns to stage for first time since break - up . . . as he poses happily with his backing dancers in france
tristan thompson goes house hunting alone as he checks out $ 2m property in la with its own basketball court . . . just minutes from khloe ' s mansion
chris hemsworth kicks off filming for the star - studded men in black spin - off as he cuts a sharp figure in london . . . 21 years after the first film hit screens
jill zarin admits she ' s ready to date again after being spotted with handsome businessman . . . following beloved husband bobby ' s death
dj khaled cancels wireless performance due to ' travel issues ' just hours before his slot . . . as fans rage over his ' vacation ' snap
13 reasons why villain justin prentice says he ' s not bothered by social media trolls . . . and that getting attacked online means he ' s doing his job as an actor
farm heroes saga , the # 4 game on itunes . play it now !
it ' s eye - wateringly expensive at $ 2 , 999 , but naim ' s uniti atom is a revelation , an integrated amplifier than makes it easy to stream music at a quality you ' ve probably never heard before .
after a day with the iphone x , while face id isn ' t perfect , and the ' notch ' is an annoyance , the iphone x is a glimpse into the future of phones and the best handset of the market by a long way .
they aren ' t cheap , but shinola ' s $ 595 foray into headphones are the perfect accessory for design obsessives looking to upgrade their listening habits .
with the pixel xl , google has created a handset that is not only the best android device out there , but arguably matches the iphone 8 in terms of design and feel .
apple ' s watch will free you from your phone - while making sure you don ' t suffer the fear of missing out . it ' s a huge step forward , and a compelling reason for the average user to buy a smartwatch .
while the iphone x may have stolen the headlines , in fact the iphone 8 could be the sleeper hit of apple ' s new range , offering the same power as the x but with features and a design users trust .
while the design is impressive and easy to use , the game line up is disappointing .
naim ' s incredible mu - so qb takes you back to the good old days - where the music captivates and enthralls , rather that simply being something in the background .
it might not be a name familiar to the us market , but naim is a legendary british brand hoping to make a splash with the american launch of its $ 1499 mu : so speaker .
peloton ' s hi - tech bike lets you stream live and on demand rides to your home - and it ' s one of the best examples of fitness technology out there - at a price .
our easy to use app lets you control how and when you are notified about the activity at your door .
a device that let ' s you see who is at your front door from anywhere in the world has won £100 , 000 of funding and a contract to sell in a major department store .
say goodbye to the days of worrying about what time the kids got home , if the package arrived , or if there’s a potential intruder at the rental property .
the product is a smart , internet - enabled peephole that lets you peer at your phone to see who’s at your door .
peep is caller id for your door . peep is a wifi enabled camera that attaches to the indoor side of your peephole , takes pictures of people when they come to your door and sends them to your smartphone wherever you are . our camera connects directly to home wi - fi to identify , inform , and alert people of any outside presence at your door .
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interestingly , the app lets users set up an account for anyone with a phone number . the site ' s faq describes the process like this :
you will need their cell phone number to start their profile and they will receive a text that you were the person to start their profile and that they should check out what you said about them on our app .
while reviews have to be attached to a real name , bullying exists in schools — a place where everyone knows who the bully and victim is — and so this may not turn out to be a deterrent .
the starting point was a breakfast meeting between michael o’regan and tim brighouse who was oxfordshire’s chief education officer . mike had developed a deep interest in the education of very young children ; tim was nationally renowned and about to become professor of education at keele university .
mike had one vital question : “would an early years parent - focused project be a good idea ? ” tim’s answer was emphatic and positive .
mike started to develop a network of professional and academic supporters , and he became a governor of peers school in blackbird leys , oxford . he began to question the causes of underachievement and disaffection among some pupils . his trail of questioning led down the age groups from secondary to middle to primary and then to pre - school children . first school teachers expressed their difficulty when children arrived with few social skills and little predisposition to read and learn .
mothers were interviewed , and they showed a desire to help with children’s early development . so , with backing and advice from experts in early literacy development , education and social policy , peers early education partnership ( peep ) was established in 1995 . it had a particular mission to work with families in the catchment area of peers school . the project was led by dr rosemary roberts . she and music specialist , dr alison street , developed sessions for families which became the basis of the peep learning together programme .
over the following twenty years peep was grounded in its oxford base . the vision was to transform a community by working with the students of the future by supporting their parents as first educators - and to do so from birth . the project quickly established itself and drew attention ; it grew beyond oxford into a programme of national potential . an accredited training programme was developed and , since 2000 , over 10 , 000 practitioners have been trained to deliver peep’s programme and approach . the replacement of ‘peers’ with ‘parents’ for the first initial of peep reflected this change , while reinforcing the fundamental importance of ‘partnership’ .
peep’s ideas were innovative , pre - dating and contributing to the sure start initiative and the now - accepted national focus on early intervention . by 2011 department of education policy was stating : “mothers and fathers are their children’s first and most important educators . ”
a number of university studies have evaluated the effectiveness of the peep programme on parents and children , including those who are sometimes considered ‘hard to reach’ .
her doctoral thesis was about the origins and uses of the orim framework ( which underpins the peep learning together programme ) .
she has worked in and has an msc in community education , including support and advocacy for families and young people , and participatory evaluation with children and communities .
helen co - manages local peep delivery , including with local health , education , foster care and community services . helen has delivered peep programmes for over ten years , and has previous experience as a nursery nurse ( nneb ) in the private and state sectors . she co - developed and delivers the peep antenatal programme training and early communication matters training .
the peep learning together programme is the result of 20 years of research , practice and reflection . it has been created from the original programme written by rosemary roberts , alison street and others . the programme is underpinned by the orim framework which was developed by peter hannon and cathy nutbrown at the university of sheffield . other contributors include ( in alphabetical order ) :
we are particularly grateful to all the parents , carers and children who we have worked with over the last 20 years – and from whom we have learnt so much .
photographer david fisher and all the peep families who gave up their time and allowed us to use their photos , either attending a photoshoot at david ' s studio and / or being photographed by him at our pre - school , along with the sutton trust photographer and peep families who were photographed at a peep group . ( occasionally other photos have been used , which have been credited to getty images , bigstock or cartoonstock as applicable . )
on wednesday 21st march , the duchess of cambridge will convene a symposium on the importance of early intervention to provide solid social and emotional platforms for children in their early years , helping them to become healthier and more resilient later in life . it ' s great that this important issue is receiving high - profile recognition .
this follows on from a roundtable discussion that sally was part of earlier in march with the duchess of cambridge , and oxford - based charities family links and oxpip , on the importance of supporting families during a child’s early years . this is all part of the royal foundation ' s involvement in raising awareness about mental health .
our joint report focuses on the importance of supporting the home learning environment at a strategic and practical level , and on the range of ways that were put into practice as part of this project . it emphasises the need to raise awareness about how simple but effective it is to enhance the home learning environment . read more or please read and share the report ' home matters ' .
' . there is concern amongst some charities and experts in child development that the paper , which will influence government policy , ignores the impact of childhood adversity and social deprivation .
find out about susannah ' s chambers presentation on singing across the generations at the university of portsmouth ' s organisational storytelling seminar - including the benefits of singing for people with dementia , and how peep groups with older people can be a win - win for everyone . susannah is the project manager for the learning together study .