You might be thinking what am I talking about? but Clowncore really is a type of music.
ED COX is a DJ from England who uses an accordion mixed with hard beats like hardcore, gabber and other types of techno. He creates this unique sound which is like a sending an old school raver to the circus tripping on acid whilst riding on a giant gorilla. OK well you have to listen to it and then you can try and describe it yourself.
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The recent comments made by Tory MP Greg Hands surrounding the new NHS 60th anniversary logo, which cost £12,000 to create, has resulted in uproar in the design industry and has raised issues within the public sector (PS).
I understand the design industries reaction to the comments made by Hands, his comment of;
“Modern graphic design [software] packages surely allow anyone with an average brain to design something as good as, or better than, what we see in front of us here”
first made steam blow out of my ears, but looking at the new NHS logo you can understand why someone of little design experience would think this. If you only look at the finished product of the NHS logo you might also question the high cost for this project. However, if you have ever worked with the public sector you might know of the tedious processes and meetings you have to go through to get a contract started, never mind completed.
Many companies say that when they take on public sector work there is rarely a clear proposal that provides a good understanding of what is required. This is followed by endless drawn out meetings where design ideas are pondered over by people with no relevant qualifications or experience who only know what they don’t like and invariably throw out the best ideas.
I believe the main problem is the projected processes the public sector is chained to which only makes it possible for large companies, that are geared up to cope with the bureaucratic process, to compete for PS contracts.
Greg Hands says; ‘Surely adding two digits doesn’t need to be outsourced at all. Civil servants can do this themselves.’ On the face of it £12,000 for what seems to be a poorly executed logo does seem excessive but what we don’t know is the journey the agency was put through to get to the point of the final design. It could well be that £12,000 doesn’t adequately compensate them for the time and commitment made? We don’t know.
What we do know is that if the Public Sector cleaned up and simplified the processes it uses to award and manage these outsource projects it would bring the agencies costs down. That in its self would make way for a larger variety of providers to have a chance to compete for PS contracts and this could bring considerable benefits.
Do you have a war commencing in your office?
Draw the battle lines and arm up. Whether it’s Sales vs. IT or Designers vs. Techies you will want the best equipment to make sure you come out on top! Here are some of the best weapons available.
Nerf N-Strike Havok Fire EBF-25
If you need to set up a defence position next to the printer or phones, you want to make sure you have this gun at your side. The Nerf Havok Fire is a, fully automatic, dart cannon and can fire up to three darts per second. It comes with a tripod to hold all that power down which can fold away for easy transportation. You can also change it to single shot mode for precision firing. It only holds 25 darts in a chain so be careful you don’t unleash all your ammo too quickly.
Elite Hasbro Nerf N-Strike Basic Blaster
This weapon gives you three guns in one. You have the Scout IX-3 blaster which has three darts for precision aiming; the Hornet AS-6 blaster unleashes a hail of bullets for rapid fire. But for those long range instant kill shots you have the AS-V.1 blaster which can fire up to 60 feet. This is a great weapon for your lone wolves who like to go off on their own and cause mayhem behind enemy lines.
Nerf N-Strike Longshot Blaster
This gun is an all-in-one and can be used separately or together. This is the equivalent of a sniper with a built-in scope and a bi-pod for accuracy. It also includes two clips which slot in to the side for extra fast reloading. The foam darts can be fired up to 35 feet so you can lie in wait for the tricky sales guy.
USB Missile Rocket Launcher
Keep your computer secure with this USB Missile Launcher. It plugs into any standard USB port. You can control the missile launcher from your PC with a 180 degree turn and a 45 degree elevation.
Wireless USB Rocket Launcher
This is an updated version of the USB Missile Rocket Launcher and has superior fire power, accuracy and 2 x range. It can be set up remotely where you can wait in ambush for your enemies.
USB Webcam Missile Launcher
You thought the wireless USB rocket launcher was a good update from its predecessor, well check out the webcam version. It uses MSN messenger to control the launcher with directional arrows to aim. It has a 10ft range and much better accuracy than the two launchers above but has a cable so you can’t put it in a remote location.
Nerf N Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS-35 Blaster
This rapid fire assault rifle is a must in any office war and can tip the battle in your favour. It has a drum cartridge with a clear front so you can see how many bullets you have left; the drum can hold 35 bullets.
It also has a pump action handle which lets you control your rate of fire from blasting mode to multi shot. The butt of the gun has a shoulder rest that minimises recoil.
Nerf N-Strike Recon CS-6
Build your own gun with five interchangeable parts that can be taken apart and reassembled any way you want. You can create the tactical rail, flip-up sight, dual-mode light beam and the shoulder stock. This is the gun for the SAS or Navy seal office recruits - the most hardy of office workers.
Tommy 20
This is a modern approach on the Tommy gun and is great for firing from the hip. It can fire 20 foam darts in rapid succession which is impossible to avoid. It is very cumbersome so it isn’t easy to jump around out the way of incoming fire, but this isn’t necessary when you can use office juniors as protective shields. This is the ultimate weapon for your boss.
Rapid Fire Foam Disc Shooter
Instead of using your conventional foam bullets the rapid fire disc shooter uses revolutionary foam discs. Foam discs are better for rapid fire but can be less reliable for accuracy. You have a range of 20ft which will reach across most of the office. It comes with two clips which each hold 20 discs so you have enough ammo for the battle.
Speed Loader
The speed loader uses brute force to annihilate the enemy. It holds eight foam darts which it fires simultaneously at rapid speed. This is especially good for firing into a crowd of designers because they get confused with the numbers.
Cosmic Thruster
The Cosmic Thruster is a simple mechanism but it packs a punch. It holds six balls and to fire you pump the front handle. With good accuracy, range and power this is a mean machine and any office worker should fear it.
Double Shot Dart Blaster
You can’t beat a good old double barrel shotgun. It might not be the most practical weapon but you do feel some kind of superiority when holding it. It can only fire two bullets before having to reload but it does have a lot of power. This has to be my favourite weapon.
Nerf Maverick
The Nerf Maverick is the ultimate sidearm for serious office recruits. It holds six foam darts at once and is very quick to reload. It also comes with a tactical light which will give you the edge over your enemy at night. This is by far the best side arm and it’s so good you could use it as your primary weapon.
Disc Shooter
The Disc Shooter is a state-of-the-art foam disc-firing gun. Once switched on, it will shoot up to 20 foam discs randomly in front of you. With limited accuracy it isn’t very good for long range shots. It is very effective for firing into a crowd of office workers and will cause a panic amongst them.
Atomic Blaster Space Gun
The Atomic Blaster Space Gun has an identical design to the Pop blaster but instead of using balls it fires missiles. This makes it more accurate, longer range and more powerful. Range can vary but can travel 10 - 40 feet.
Blast Bazooka Foam Gun
This is a devastating weapon and can make your enemy run in fear. To work the gun push the bazooka down inside and pump the handle up to eight times then fire away. It takes a while to load but has a good range and accuracy.
Ram Rocket
This can fire up to 100 feet and will easily reach across most office spaces. It uses compressed air which is what gives it the power. It also has extremely good accuracy which is great for taking out the opposition’s leader who might be hiding at the back.
Sonic Grenade
This brings a whole new aspect into the office warfare of disorientating your enemy. This simple grenade produces an ear splitting sound which forces your target to hold his hands over his ears. Once you have disarmed your enemy you can go in for the kill. It has three pitches of skull shattering sound.
Airzooka Air Gun
This weapon fires a ball of air at your target which is surprisingly accurate. It doesn’t require batteries, electricity and most importantly ammunition it can also reach up to 30 feet. It might not be able to take the enemy down but it can distract and annoy.
Whomp It
This is a simple but effective handheld weapon. It uses air filled technology to annihilate your enemies. Whomp It works particularly well against IT staff because of its ability to smash glasses. Its downfalls are it can easily be burst and leave you defenceless.
You might be thinking what am I talking about? but Clowncore really is a type of music.
