Richard Little is an inventor and engineer based in New Zealand. He is the co-founder of Rex Bionics and the founder of Exsurgo.
Professional life
Rex Bionics
In 2007, Little co-founded Rex Bionics, a medical robotics skeleton company to improve mobility and health for people with mobility impairments. The robotic legs are strapped to the user's legs and are controlled with a joystick.
Exsurgo
Little founded Exsurgo in 2015 to develop neurological rehabilitation science and technology including EEG Neurofeedback as a drug-free treatment for a range of medical conditions.
EEG Neurofeedback reads electrical activity in the brain to enable to self-regulate brain activity and manage pain. The Axon headset reads and sends brain wave data to a tablet where patients play simples games to help change the electrical signals associated with pain.
In a small study in the United Kingdom in 2020, patients reported reductions in pain, migraines and anxiety.
Professional life
Rex Bionics
In 2007, Little co-founded Rex Bionics, a medical robotics skeleton company to improve mobility and health for people with mobility impairments. The robotic legs are strapped to the user's legs and are controlled with a joystick.
Exsurgo
Little founded Exsurgo in 2015 to develop neurological rehabilitation science and technology including EEG Neurofeedback as a drug-free treatment for a range of medical conditions.
EEG Neurofeedback reads electrical activity in the brain to enable to self-regulate brain activity and manage pain. The Axon headset reads and sends brain wave data to a tablet where patients play simples games to help change the electrical signals associated with pain.
In a small study in the United Kingdom in 2020, patients reported reductions in pain, migraines and anxiety.
The Language Acquisition Device is a computer program developed by Lobal Technologies, a computer company in the United Kingdom, and scientists from . It emulates the functions of the brain's frontal lobes where humans process language and emotion.
Scientists hope this might enable computers to understand, speak, learn, and eventually think. One possible use is in interactive entertainment such as video gaming, where the technology is used to help computer-controlled characters to develop.<ref name="BBC"/> A press release describing this technology produced widespread media interest in 2002, but no reports have been published since then, and the current status of the technology is unclear.
Scientists hope this might enable computers to understand, speak, learn, and eventually think. One possible use is in interactive entertainment such as video gaming, where the technology is used to help computer-controlled characters to develop.<ref name="BBC"/> A press release describing this technology produced widespread media interest in 2002, but no reports have been published since then, and the current status of the technology is unclear.
Justin M. Taylor (born September 3, 1982) is a former County Commissioner of Nassau County, Florida. He was elected in August 2016 and took office on November 22, 2016. He served a single term until leaving office on November 16, 2020, after a narrow defeat for Nassau County Supervisor of Elections.
Background
Early Life and family
Justin M. Taylor was born in Jacksonville, FL to single mother Cathy Taylor. Justin was married to Shannon Taylor, Doctor of Occupational Therapy with UF Health, and together they have one son, Brayden Taylor.
Foster Care
Justin's mother worked hard and meant well but suffered from alcoholism, leading them to on-and-off homelessness when he was between 10 and 12 years old. At the age of 12, Justin's mother placed him in a group foster home in Jacksonville so she could enter a rehab facility. During this time, Justin had the opportunity to really get to know his mom for the first time. She was a nurturing mother working to overcome her own obstacles so that she could lead a better life for both of them. After nine months of sobriety, and just a few days from being officially reunited, his mother suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm. At just 36 years-old, Justin's mother died after suffering a brain aneurysm. This led to him entering a group foster home in Jacksonville, FL when he was 13 years old.
Career
Local Government
Justin M. Taylor began his work in local government by joining the Nassau County Property Appraiser's Office in 2012.
County Commissioner
Justin M. Taylor was elected in the 2016 Republican Primary to the Nassau Board of County Commissioners after defeating Klynt Farmer and Joe Zimmerman. With public safety one of his top priorities, Justin worked with local law enforcement officials to crack down on adult arcade establishments that became a haven for criminal activity. After a contentious debate, Justin made the motion that passed 5-0 to shut down the simulated gambling establishment. In 2020, Justin decided against running for reelection and instead launched a campaign for the open Supervisor of Elections race where he was narrowly defeated by former Florida State Representative Janet Adkins by less than 240 votes.
Hospitality & Tourism
After leaving local government, Justin Taylor began a career in the hospitality and tourism industry as the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Residence Inn by Marriott on Amelia Island.
Ocean Highway & Port Authority Commissioner
Justin M. Taylor mounted a campaign against incumbent Port Authority Commissioner Scott Hanna after years of controversy surrounded the Port Operator transparency and accusations of public mistrust. On August 23, 2022, Taylor handily won his election after receiving 61% of the vote.
Republican Party
Taylor previously served as Chairman of the Nassau County Republican Party.
Past affiliations include:
* President of the Nassau County Young Republicans
* Vice Chairman of the Nassau County Republican Party
* Executive Board Member, Nassau County Republican Party
Community Service
In addition to his work within the foster care system and his elected position, Justin joined other non-profit boards such as:
* Family Support Services Board of Directors
* Florida's Children First Board of Directors
* Nassau Education Foundation Board of Directors
* Greater Nassau Rotary Club
Notable Designations & Accomplishments
* Florida Association of Counties Presidential Advocate (2018, 2019, 2020)
* Boy Scouts of America American Values Honoree (2020)
* Certified and Advanced County Commissioner Designation
* Inaugural Leadership Forum Graduate
* Graduate of Leadership Nassau
Justin was recognized by the Fernandina Beach News-Leader and Nassau County Record as the inaugural of Top 40 Under 40 in Nassau County.
Background
Early Life and family
Justin M. Taylor was born in Jacksonville, FL to single mother Cathy Taylor. Justin was married to Shannon Taylor, Doctor of Occupational Therapy with UF Health, and together they have one son, Brayden Taylor.
Foster Care
Justin's mother worked hard and meant well but suffered from alcoholism, leading them to on-and-off homelessness when he was between 10 and 12 years old. At the age of 12, Justin's mother placed him in a group foster home in Jacksonville so she could enter a rehab facility. During this time, Justin had the opportunity to really get to know his mom for the first time. She was a nurturing mother working to overcome her own obstacles so that she could lead a better life for both of them. After nine months of sobriety, and just a few days from being officially reunited, his mother suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm. At just 36 years-old, Justin's mother died after suffering a brain aneurysm. This led to him entering a group foster home in Jacksonville, FL when he was 13 years old.
Career
Local Government
Justin M. Taylor began his work in local government by joining the Nassau County Property Appraiser's Office in 2012.
County Commissioner
Justin M. Taylor was elected in the 2016 Republican Primary to the Nassau Board of County Commissioners after defeating Klynt Farmer and Joe Zimmerman. With public safety one of his top priorities, Justin worked with local law enforcement officials to crack down on adult arcade establishments that became a haven for criminal activity. After a contentious debate, Justin made the motion that passed 5-0 to shut down the simulated gambling establishment. In 2020, Justin decided against running for reelection and instead launched a campaign for the open Supervisor of Elections race where he was narrowly defeated by former Florida State Representative Janet Adkins by less than 240 votes.
Hospitality & Tourism
After leaving local government, Justin Taylor began a career in the hospitality and tourism industry as the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Residence Inn by Marriott on Amelia Island.
Ocean Highway & Port Authority Commissioner
Justin M. Taylor mounted a campaign against incumbent Port Authority Commissioner Scott Hanna after years of controversy surrounded the Port Operator transparency and accusations of public mistrust. On August 23, 2022, Taylor handily won his election after receiving 61% of the vote.
Republican Party
Taylor previously served as Chairman of the Nassau County Republican Party.
Past affiliations include:
* President of the Nassau County Young Republicans
* Vice Chairman of the Nassau County Republican Party
* Executive Board Member, Nassau County Republican Party
Community Service
In addition to his work within the foster care system and his elected position, Justin joined other non-profit boards such as:
* Family Support Services Board of Directors
* Florida's Children First Board of Directors
* Nassau Education Foundation Board of Directors
* Greater Nassau Rotary Club
Notable Designations & Accomplishments
* Florida Association of Counties Presidential Advocate (2018, 2019, 2020)
* Boy Scouts of America American Values Honoree (2020)
* Certified and Advanced County Commissioner Designation
* Inaugural Leadership Forum Graduate
* Graduate of Leadership Nassau
Justin was recognized by the Fernandina Beach News-Leader and Nassau County Record as the inaugural of Top 40 Under 40 in Nassau County.
The Genuine Fakes is a powerpop band from Stockholm, Sweden. The band was formed in 2005 by singer-songwriter Johan Bergqvist, bassist Mårten Bengtsson and drummer Johan Sundin. In 2007 keyboardist Tommy Wassgren joined.
History
Their debut single, a cover of All I Want for Christmas Is You, was released in December 2009 through Pristine Media Productions/Record Union. The self-titled full length debut, also known as The Striped Album, was released digitally worldwide through Pristine Music on 1 December 2010 and on CD on 17 January 2011 in Sweden. It was subsequently released in the US through Kool Kat Musik, in Japan through Thistime Records and in Spain through Rock Indiana Records. Three singles were picked from the album; I Don't Want It, When Reality Hits You and a cover of hit Irreplaceable. On 11 November 2011 a mini-album consisting of left-overs from the first album session entitled Liner Notes was released digitally worldwide.
Notable influences are Popsicle, Fountains of Wayne, The Posies, Jellyfish and Cheap Trick.
The band has songs featured on a few compilations. On Beautiful Escape: The songs of The Posies Revisited they contributed their own version of The Posies' song "Somehow Everything", and on Songbox Fan Crusade Vol. 1 two originals - "I Don't Want It" and "The Promise" are featured. Most recently their rendition of "All I Want for Christmas" was included on This Christmas Time - a compilation put out in Japan by Thistime Records/Powerpop Academy Distribution.
The Genuine Fakes have toured extensively since they started out. Notable performances include the Peace and Love festival (the largest rock festival in Sweden) in 2009, The Rookie Festival (the most important showcase event in Sweden for indie bands), as well as placing in the finals of rock band competitions Rockkarusellen and Jack Rocks. They also finished in the top 20 of 1600 competitors in the Metro Music Challenge 2008.
Their latest album entitled Issues was released in October 2018.
Discography
Albums
* 2018: Issues
*2011: Liner Notes
* 2010: "The Striped Album"
Singles
* 2018: Even With You
*2017: Humdrum Routine
*2016: Guns N' Roses Saved My Life
*2016: Conceited
*2015: Do You Want to Build a Snowman / You Always Come Back Home (for Christmas)
* 2010: Irreplaceable
* 2010: When Reality Hits You
* 2010: I Don't Want It
* 2009: All I Want for Christmas
Compilations
* 2015: The Southside Cavern Volume One (Featured track: Conceited)
* 2014: A Kool Kat Kristmas Volume Two (Featured track: You Always Come Back Home (for Christmas))
* 2012: Power Pop Planet Volume One (Featured track: When Reality Hits You)
* 2011: This Christmas Time (Featured track: All I Want for Christmas)
* 2011: Together We Are Not Alone (Featured track: I Wanna Be a Stranger)
* 2009: Songbox Fan Crusade Vol. 1 (Featured tracks: I Don't Want It, The Promise)
* 2008: Beautiful Escape: The Songs of The Posies Revisited (Featured track: Somehow Everything)
History
Their debut single, a cover of All I Want for Christmas Is You, was released in December 2009 through Pristine Media Productions/Record Union. The self-titled full length debut, also known as The Striped Album, was released digitally worldwide through Pristine Music on 1 December 2010 and on CD on 17 January 2011 in Sweden. It was subsequently released in the US through Kool Kat Musik, in Japan through Thistime Records and in Spain through Rock Indiana Records. Three singles were picked from the album; I Don't Want It, When Reality Hits You and a cover of hit Irreplaceable. On 11 November 2011 a mini-album consisting of left-overs from the first album session entitled Liner Notes was released digitally worldwide.
Notable influences are Popsicle, Fountains of Wayne, The Posies, Jellyfish and Cheap Trick.
The band has songs featured on a few compilations. On Beautiful Escape: The songs of The Posies Revisited they contributed their own version of The Posies' song "Somehow Everything", and on Songbox Fan Crusade Vol. 1 two originals - "I Don't Want It" and "The Promise" are featured. Most recently their rendition of "All I Want for Christmas" was included on This Christmas Time - a compilation put out in Japan by Thistime Records/Powerpop Academy Distribution.
The Genuine Fakes have toured extensively since they started out. Notable performances include the Peace and Love festival (the largest rock festival in Sweden) in 2009, The Rookie Festival (the most important showcase event in Sweden for indie bands), as well as placing in the finals of rock band competitions Rockkarusellen and Jack Rocks. They also finished in the top 20 of 1600 competitors in the Metro Music Challenge 2008.
Their latest album entitled Issues was released in October 2018.
Discography
Albums
* 2018: Issues
*2011: Liner Notes
* 2010: "The Striped Album"
Singles
* 2018: Even With You
*2017: Humdrum Routine
*2016: Guns N' Roses Saved My Life
*2016: Conceited
*2015: Do You Want to Build a Snowman / You Always Come Back Home (for Christmas)
* 2010: Irreplaceable
* 2010: When Reality Hits You
* 2010: I Don't Want It
* 2009: All I Want for Christmas
Compilations
* 2015: The Southside Cavern Volume One (Featured track: Conceited)
* 2014: A Kool Kat Kristmas Volume Two (Featured track: You Always Come Back Home (for Christmas))
* 2012: Power Pop Planet Volume One (Featured track: When Reality Hits You)
* 2011: This Christmas Time (Featured track: All I Want for Christmas)
* 2011: Together We Are Not Alone (Featured track: I Wanna Be a Stranger)
* 2009: Songbox Fan Crusade Vol. 1 (Featured tracks: I Don't Want It, The Promise)
* 2008: Beautiful Escape: The Songs of The Posies Revisited (Featured track: Somehow Everything)