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Frequently Asked Questions - Club Policies
Trip Report Rewards:
- Every paid up club member in good standing that submits a trip report gets a coffee mug per trip report published in recognition of his / her contribution.
- This will be done at every club meeting, i.e. at the end of May everyone who has submitted a report since the April meeting is recognized – everyone is a winner. A mug is given to recognise every trip report published in the month preceding the club meeting since the last club meeting.
- In order to receive this item, the writer has to be present at the club meeting - no show, no mug. Regular contributors and attendees will soon have a well deserved set.
- This will hopefully encourage not only writing and posting of reports, but also club meeting attendance.
Winning trip reports:
- Quarterly a prize for the best trip report for that quarter is awarded, i.e. in June the best trip report for the period April to June will be announced
- The quarterly winner will receive the Ruslamere Trophy and the voucher for the A1 canvas print. In order to receive this prize, the writer has to be present at the club meeting.
- A subcommittee of 3-4 will be formed to award the quarterly winning trip report
- This committee shall be made up of club members in good standing that are NOT regular contributors of trip reports - if regular writers adjudicate the reports it would potentially create a conflict of interest.
- The following criteria is suggested, but it's up to this subcommittee to determine, clearly communicate and consistently apply the criteria that will be used.
Required in the Trip Report:
- The trip report must be motorcycle related
- The trip report must be published on the BMW Motorrad Club Cape official website in the trip reports section
- The trip report must be BMWMCCC related by a paid-up club member in good standing
Recommended aspects/criteria:
- Spirited and enthusiastic report by the author
- Adventures that were experienced / endured during the trip
- Unforeseen challenges that were encountered and how they were dealt with
- Other notable events that transpired during the trip
- Many photographs, with annotation
- An annotated map of the route and destination/s
- Short video clips are optional, and is not a requirement
- Informative – the author gives useful information about events and/or destinations encountered during the trip.
- First-time submission of a trip report could get extra credit
The following could be used as guidelines / pointers only - not as criteria:
- Number of views on the Forum
- Number of replies on the Forum
- Number of votes on the Forum
You can find the club constitution in the "About Us" section of the menu at the top of the page. Here is a shortcut.
- Lane splitting is currently legal. Some laws and guidelines clarifying this and making other road users aware of this would reduce the number of cases where motorists deliberately block motorbikes trying to lane split.
- Lane splitting or filtering if done responsibly and properly is probably the safest place for a motorcycle in heavy traffic. Advanced rider training to teach riders how to do this safely should be provided.
- Motorbikes are more visible when lane splitting and a motorist seeing a motorcycle is important. Bikes don't take up the same space in a mirror unless they are in the center of it.
- Lane-splitting prevents vehicles from mistaking the space the motorbike would be occupying in the normal traffic flow as a gap.
- An orange head light lens stands out much more intensely during the day and late afternoon into early evening. It highlights the fact that there is a motorcycle behind you especially when looking in the mirrors and seeing a sea of head lights. These lenses are removable for night time. In spite of the traffic roadworthy regulations stipulating that headlamps may be white, orange or yellow, there are still cases of people being fined for having a front facing orange light.
- Lane splitting allows motorcyclists to observe much more in traffic as they have a clearer view of everything around them.
- Lane splitting at red traffic signals allows the bike to clear the traffic once the signal is green, thereby reducing its risk. It is also much safer to lane split here between stationary vehicles.
- Being rear ended in traffic is a huge risk for motorcyclists as they have no protection what so ever. Besides a head on collision, it is probably the worst accident to be in.
- If each motorcycle on the road was to take up the same space as a vehicle, it would negatively impact on the already bad congestion.
- Many motorcycles will simply overheat if made to stand in traffic for extended periods of time due to their tiny radiators and cooling systems.
- We are aware that there are absolute cowboys out there who take their lives and other people's lives in their hands every time they get on a motorcycle. Then again there are just as many cowboys in fast cars and taxis, not to mention the cell phone brigade which is a really big problem, make-up artists and the host of drivers who seem to think that an orange signal means floor it to get across, no matter how far you are from the stop line.
- We are of the opinion that the minimum engine capacity on highways should be reviewed upwards as well as the maximum engine capacity for riders under 18. Some scooters and motorcycles on the N1 and N2 shouldn't be there as their maximum speed is somewhere between 60 and 80kph which puts them at risk from behind with cars continually passing them.
- The law that restricts under 18 riders to a maximum capacity of 125cc e xcludes many very easy to ride and safe 200cc and 250cc four stroke motorcycles. Especially considering that a 125cc two stroke usually has a quite a bit more power, acceleration and top speed than a 250cc four stroke engine.
BMW Club Rides Rules and guidelines
- The rider in front is responsible for the rider behind him or her. Thus If you cannot see the headlight of the bike behind you slack off until you do. Stop if necessary. This will have a knock-on effect eventually the leader will be stopped.
- Only the ride captain will search for stragglers unless he/she appoints another rider to do so.
- Consider all road-users, all the time and watch your wing mirrors all the time.
- Never fall behind the sweeper.
- Always ride in a staggered formation unless conditions make it unsafe to do so, bike number 2 will always be on the left as the leader may move from left to right to try and observe the rest of the riders on occasion. Number 2 must maintain the left hand position to avoid continual weaving behind the leader. You may pass bikes to find 'your slot' but try to stick to your position.
- On passes, ride in single file, never abreast, and give yourself room to react to the bike in front's antics. Only pass a bike on the right hand side. Faster riders may overtake to enjoy the pass, but must wait on the other side of the pass to regroup.
- Only the leader and the last rider (sweeper) will ride with high beams, the rest only driving lights.
- If the group is larger than 10 riders an additional ride marshal will be appointed, if needed the group will be split.
- We will not exceed the speed limit; going 10km faster per hour in the front in bigger groups will force the tail-enders to ride nearly 30km/h faster to keep up.
- If you stop to take a photo, the sweeper will also stop and wait.
- Do not leave the group unless so arranged with the leader and sweeper.
- Rider briefing will be 10 minutes before we set off, please don't be late.
- Please inform the ride captain discreetly if you are on medication or any medical condition that may affect your riding ability (Diabetes and Epilepsy in particular).
- For longer rides we will leave earlier, not ride faster.
- Be vigilant for the 'superbike' coming up fast from behind. give way and let it pass.
Every ride
- We will try to include at least one mountain pass, more if the route allows.
- Routes to the venue will be limited to 100km or as close as; longer rides will leave earlier.
- After breakfast riders can choose their own routes back home or follow the ride captain.
- Depending on the group size and ride distance we will stop more or less often to break and take photos.
- New riders and novices will get preference and dictate the pace.
- On the road tips will be provided to those who ask.
- Reckless riding will not be tolerated.
Newcomers' ride
As required and if there is sufficient interest we will dedicate a ride to the newcomers, these rides will be shorter and include more stops and on-the-road training will be provided if requested.
Old Hats' Ride
Depending on demand 1 or 2 rides will be planned for the old hats, wake up real early, put on your leathers, grit your teeth and we are off. These rides will not be suitable for novices.
Promotion of your own business on this website, via shameless posts or over-large signatures or other means, is forbidden unless you are a paid up banner advertiser on this site. The webmaster's decision as to what constitutes an infringement of this rule is final.
The club, in order to fund the costs of running its website, will allow companies or individuals to advertise on the website subject to the following conditions:
- Cost is R250 per month, or R200 per month if you pay for the year in advance (ex VAT).
- Advert displayed in top right banner of every page, randomly rotated with other advertisers
- Advert size is 200x150 pixels
- Gif animation or static JPG suitable
- The advert can click through to your website, or to a page on the BMW site if you don't have a website
On average, an ad is displayed 1000 times a day.
- Having an advert on display means you can make posts on the forum advertising your products and services without being blocked for soliciting customers.
- To keep administration down, we prefer payment annually in advance (hence the lower cost). Also, if you take the annual option I will build your advert for you free of charge.
- If you provide the artwork we can put together the advert for you. If you have any questions, please contact the webmaster.
Club Policy regarding Adverts
- the club reserves the right to accept or reject advertisements, and the right to terminate an advertisement at any time (with a pro-rata refund).
- advertisements must be in the interest of the club and its members, and in keeping with the ethics of the club. This means that adult content, gambling and items irrelevant to motorcycling are expressely rejected. Companies or individuals that give our members poor service, or behave unethically will be rejected.
- advertising space is sold annually in advance (to reduce overheads of administration).
- advertising copy, graphics and design need to complement the website design. Flashing graphics, dynamic objects like Java Applets, Active-X and Flash, and colours that ruin the appearance of the site, will not be accepted.
- a company in need of design work for their advertisement can have it designed and created by the site webmaster, on payment of a design fee.
- adverts will be placed 'above the line' on selected pages.
- adverts may be rotated with other adverts on a random basis, in proportion to the cost of the advert.
- the sale of advertising space is for the privilege of displaying the advert, and the cost is determined by the views of the page and the target audience. There is no click-through fee, pay-per-view fee, and there is no click-through tracking from the club website. The club will provide only web statistics of the number of views of a given page in a given period.
Motorsport is inherently dangerous. As per paragraph 9 of the club constitution, the club shall not be held liable for any loss, injury or death of any member or guest, howsoever arising.
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Hello lovely ones,
How was your week? The first week after 2 short weeks and the first week of non-daylight savings was always going to be tough. I hope you got through ok.
We've had a bit going on lately… Master 4 had his first game of soccer, he scored a goal… for the other team {That's my boy}.
My Dad and his wife visited from South Australia which was lovely. And I currently have 7 party invitations on my fridge, of which only one is mine. My kids social life is my social life right now!
I've been reading lots of fab bits & pieces this week, here's some of the good stuff…
I loved this post on Champagne Cartel from Dr Sash – 7 highly effective habits of kick arse women.
I wish someone would make me these sweet potato nachos!
These photos of the original hipsters discovered in ancient Rome gave me a laugh!
After I finish those sweet potato nachos, I'd love someone to make me this Fro-Yo Bark!
I so needed to read these 7 strategies for shopping smarter.
A must read for working mums – This is to you, the mum who leaves for work.
I just started reading Mrs Woog's book, Primary School Confidential.
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When you have a campaign manager for two of the biggest electoral flops in recent Longmont history behind you (Karen Benker and Richard Juday), it's no surprise that you'll come across mistakes like this.
Whoever is running Longmont mayoral candidate Dennis Coombs Facebook page – and we'll just have to assume it's Mr. Coombs himself or that he's approving everything on it – has recently made the suggestion that supporters should call the Times-Call's T-C Line and show support for Mr. Coombs. Here it is:
You'd think someone running for mayor, or their staff, would know at least a little something about the local paper and it's rules for letters and TC-Line phone calls. I'll go ahead and educate them: this is from the Times-Call's website, which is also in every paper every day.
So, which is it? Were they ignorant of the rules, or want you to call in anyway? Remember, the group of people supporting Mr. Coombs had no love for the Times-Call until a major newspaper conglomerate bought them out. Who needs local papers anyway, right? So now they have their Denver Post/Boulder Camera clone, and still can't get it right.
This mayoral race between Mr. Coombs and incumbent Bryan Baum really shouldn't even be close. Mr. Coombs is guaranteed 30%-35% of the local ignorati, you know, the losers who attack family members and friends of Mayor Baum, real trash acts. Don't waste your vote on their candidate, because that's exactly what you'd be doing.


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Sandra M. Dean, LMP, Reiki Master
Licensed Massage Practitioner, Member AMTA
WA State Massage Lic#: MA00003156
Training: Brian Utting School of Massage
Offering: Deep tissue and relaxation massage, Reiki treatment, and Reiki classes.
Hours: Mondays, my first appointment starts at 10 am; my last appointment starts at 6:00 pm. Weekend appointments are also available; please call for availability.
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New clients: Please download, print, and complete the New Client Intake Form and bring it with you to your first appointment.
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As a massage therapist, a Reiki master, and a visual artist, Sandra combines her practical and intuitive skills to treat a wide variety of conditions from a multifaceted perspective. With nearly thirty years of experience as a medical massage and Reiki practitioner, she has a deep interest in helping clients identify and manage sources of physical or emotional stress in their lives that may be contributing to specific structural imbalances.
"I take great care in providing clients with a thoughtful, thorough and life-enhancing treatment program that both addresses immediate massage therapy concerns and encourages clients to make adjustments in their daily lives to prevent stress, promote healing and restore the spirit." — Sandra Dean, LMP
Read more about Sandra's massage treatment approach…
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Offering: Certified Pregnancy Massage Practitioner, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release and Relaxation Massage
Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. First appointment 9 am and last appointment 6 pm. Offering 60 minute or 90 minute sessions.
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"As a practitioner, I strive to provide the highest quality of care and treatment for my clients in a safe and professional environment. I believe in a client centered approach by working to create treatment plans that will enhance their massage experience and help them achieve their goals." — M. Kaysie Noll, LMP
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The video features certified yoga instructor, Ahmed Fahmy, who takes children on two fun-filled adventures. The two stories engage children's imaginations while learning yoga poses while becoming part of the story and imitating animals.
We broke the video out today and really enjoyed it. The instructor, Ahmed, has a delightful personality and a gift at telling stories. My girls were completely engaged with the story and loved his animated voice and animal sounds. The postures were not difficult and they were eager to do them all. The stories were adventurous and encouraged children to use their imaginations. each story was about 20 minutes, which seemed to be an appropriate time. The DVD suggests you use this as a regular yoga class (love this idea) and also suggests you use this as a playdate activity with friends. I think this is a wonderful suggestion and can easily picture some of the girl's friends, boys included, enjoying this DVD. It was really more like a game for them with all the added benefits of yoga.
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U.S. Air Force Fires General Who Threatened Airmen With 'Treason'
He told them to shut up about the A-10 Warthog… or else
Uncategorized April 11, 2015 Joseph Trevithick 1
Three months ago, Maj. Gen. James Post — the deputy chief of Air Combat Command — warned airmen that talking to Congress about the A-10 Warthog is an act of "treason."
On April 10, the U.S. Air Force announced it had canned Post from his job.
To be sure, the flying branch doesn't like the A-10 and is locked in a battle with legislators over the attack plane's future. But it certainly didn't like Post making veiled threats. He made the comments during a January gathering of airmen at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
"Anyone who is passing information to Congress about A-10 capabilities is committing treason," Post said, according to former airman Tony Carr at the blog John Q. Public, which was first to report the leaked exchange.
"If anyone accuses me of saying this, I will deny it," Post added.
Air Combat Command oversees the bulk of the Air Force's combat aircraft, and has long wanted to ditch the blunt-nosed Warthog to free up money for the troubled F-35 stealth fighter.
Legislators have repeatedly blocked those plans, and supporters claim that retiring the low-flying A-10 — which is designed to help out troops on the ground — will cost American lives.
"What, you ask, could motivate the Air Force to surrender its moral soul at the altar of neo-fascism?" Carr asked. "The F-35 has become a matter of total stakes for the service."
While the F-35s are struggling to get through tests, the Warthogs are flying daily missions over Iraq and Syria. Since November, the planes have fired almost 50,000 shells from their 30-millimeter Gatling guns in strikes against Islamic State, according to a recent report from the Air Force's command for the region.
In addition, the Pentagon has deployed A-10s to Europe. With Russia backing separatist rebels in Ukraine and even threatening to nuke Denmark, the hard-hitting jets are show of force intended to calm American allies.
But Post warned against saying anything nice about the Warthog to Congress … if you're in the Air Force.
Post's comments created a firestorm on social media and in the mainstream press. Five days after Carr's post on "creeping fascism," Sen. John McCain demanded that Air Combat Command conduct a formal investigation into whether he violated any rules, regulations or laws with his comments.
"I apologize for any embarrassment or negative attention this has caused you and our leadership," Post wrote in an e-mail to Air Force chief Gen. Mark Welsh shortly after the incident.
The Air Force's Inspector General reviewed the situation and determined that Post had restricted airmen — intentionally or unintentionally — from contacting their elected representatives. Any such action violates federal statutes.
"Would a reasonable person, under similar circumstances, believe he or she was actually restricted from making a lawful communication with the IG or a Member of Congress?" the investigators asked in a March report.
The answer is "yes," concluded the IG. The Air Force released a redacted copy of the report on its Freedom of Information Act Website.
The investigators differed about Post's exact wording. But it was clear he said that it was treasonous to supply members of Congress with information about the A-10 and that he would deny making such comments if the matter came up in the future.
"Testimony indicated that Maj. Gen. Post's remark about 'denying making the comment' brought laughter to the room, while his comment about Congress and treason silenced the room," the investigators stated.
In addition, "while witnesses thought using the word treason was
'inappropriate' … or 'over-the top,' … some took it almost literally," the report noted. "Others did not."
Post categorically denied using the word "treason" or that he meant to stifle communication between the airmen and Congress.
"I never said, nor meant to imply to anyone that it was treason, disloyal or disobedient to speak or testify when summoned by Congress," Post explained in prepared remarks read to the investigators.
"It was only an attempt to bring levity into the discussion because I believed it was essential for the members in the audience to listen and understand the importance of the Air Force's decision with respect to the future of the A-10," he added.
However, Post detailed to investigators his personal frustrations about the Warthog debate. He was clearly unhappy that Air Force personnel were disagreeing publicly with the Air Force's official line.
"I then mentioned that some of the argument over the A-10 seemed to be misinformed, subjective, and in many cases emotional," Post said.
"And finally, I said that for those in uniform to do anything contrary to what the Chief and Secretary have directed would be disloyal, or some might say institutional treason [or words to that effect]," he said, seemingly contradicting his own prior comments.
"I mentioned that it was disheartening, disappointing in fact, to read the slanderous comments made against senior leaders and the decisions they've made," Post added.
Ultimately, the Air Force investigation concluded that Post's comments were inappropriate, regardless of his intentions. In addition, investigators noted that none of the individuals at the gathering appeared to have had any intention of speaking with legislators about the A-10.
The future of Post's military career is unknown. Although removed from his post as ACC's deputy chief, Post remains in the Air Force — which has not demoted him.
"I do think being removed from command was a punishment and a positive step toward accountability," Mandy Smithberger, director of the Straus Military Reform Project at the Center for Defense Information, told War Is Boring in an email. The center is part of the Project on Government Oversight.
"But we continue to be concerned about the reports of retaliation and the lasting perception, as shown in the quotes in the report, that talking to Congress about the A-10 puts your career at risk," Smithberger added.
A-10 designer Pierre Sprey agreed, suggesting that the Air Force's report glosses over more serious issues.
The idea that no one in the Nellis conference audience planned to talk to elected officials is "total crap," Sprey said, who also described it as a "really disgusting conclusion."
After all, someone leaked Post's comments at Nellis. Then after the Air Force publicized Post's dismissal, Air Combat Command launched a less-publicized hunt for the leakers. This left airmen "terrified," Sprey said.
The message was loud and clear — know your place.
"There is an urgent need for an investigation into the intimidation of the A-10 community," Sprey said. "DODIG should investigate the Air Force Inspector General," he added, referring to the Pentagon's top watchdog.
In the end, time will tell whether Post's sacking prompts a long, hard look at how the service does business … or whether he pops back into the public view with a third star.


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Textile artist
A work colleague recently brought in a miniature terrarium to liven up his desk.
It occurred to me that it would be fun to sneak something really tiny in there to see how long before he'd notice.
What would look at home here? A crab!
Could I make a tiny crab? People do micro crochet all the time. I've got some pink cotton, I've got a small hook. Let's give it a go.
It was really hard to find a free crab pattern that I liked. In the end I found this amazing lobster pattern.
I thought, oh well, a lobster is just as good. Halfway through making the body I realised I could use the lobster legs and claws and just put them on a crab body. So I used this body pattern to get the shape right.
I used a 1.5 mm hook
The pincers were fiddly because you have to sew them on separately. I found some tiny black beads in the stash – what luck!
You never notice how big your fingers are until you try to work with something tiny.
And here he is in his new home:


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September, as a rule 'round this longing-for-fall region, is all about the major theme park haunts, from Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood to Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain to the family-cute Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland.
October, though? That's when the handmade yard haunts begin to pop up, with pluck and spunk, as All Hallows Eve draws near.
And while there are many excellent examples, we must pause and pay teeth-clattering tribute to Boney Island, the Sherman Oaks skele-tacular, for it is a haunt that's known far beyond its neighborhood.
Local news from across Southern California
So widely have tales of an island full of skeletons spread that traffic has become a bit of a sticky wicket in recent years.
But the people behind the yard haunt, led by the humorous Rick Polizzi, a former producer of "The Simpsons," want to see the grinning, skull-sweet high jinks live on (if "live on" is the right way to refer to a suburban front yard overrun by all sorts of bone-showing revelers).
So to keep Boney Island's mysterious mid-yard tree house lit up, and the skeleton fortune teller telling the future, and the other eerie vignettes that have become classics to a generation of Valley denizens, the hard-working dreamers behind the haunt have a GoFundMe page up, all to "help alleviate congestion of cars" via the hiring of traffic officers.
If you've stopped by to pay your seasonal respects to Maestro Maxilla, the bone-afide master of ceremonies for the attraction, then you know this is a wise move, because the cars? They do come to Boney Island's shores. In droves.
The long (femur) and short (ulna) of it is this: Everyone wants a trip to Boney Island come late October, and that its makers don't sell tickets, or charge for the getaway, is a kind-hearted gesture.
So if you're a fan, and want to make a kind gesture back, start here, at the Go Fund Me page, and provide some spooky support to a SoCal classic, one that's been haunting Sherman Oaks for nearly two decades.
What other yard haunts has this primo screamo spot inspired? It truly is one of the skele-titans of Southern California, and there are no ifs, ands, or bones about that statement, full stop.
Boney Island is open nightly in 2016 from Oct. 22 through Halloween.


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Are you, or someone you love, grieving the death of a child?
The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii invites Men and Women to join us for this very special day of reflection, healing and hope.
We welcome you or someone you know in the peace of Christ Jesus.
Saturday, October 28, 2017
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. * 8:30 a.m. Check-In, Coffee
17th Annual Lost Child Pilgrimage
Explore the Sacred Journey of Loss, Healing and Hope
Feast of St. Jude Thaddeus
Patron Saint of Hope and Impossible Causes
Speaker: Rev. Richard N. Fragomeni, Ph.D.
There are so many things about life that cannot be explained. The unbelievable, inconsolable loss of a child is one of life's most difficult experiences. The absence of such a precious life, no matter the age or under what circumstances, wounds deeply. Grief mixed with anger and confusion rises. We cry out for answers. How do we cope with losses of new life, of promising futures? How do we move through our grief, our vanished hopes and dreams? How do we make the painful journey back to full life as we remember and honor our lost child?
On the Feast of St. Jude, Patron Saint of Hope and Impossible Causes, Fr. Fragomeni will offer a reflection and discussion on how St. Jude encourages hope and perseverance for those who are experiencing the impossible cause of grieving the loss of a child.
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This Pilgrimage to Mary's House is a pilgrimage of solidarity.
For Mary, too, has lost a child, but nevertheless, continues to hope in the promise of God.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii stands with and for those who carry the burden of the Lost Child. We of Mary's House open our doors and our hearts to you, standing with you, for Mary's Bethlehem joy was Mary's Calvary vigil of sorrow as well. We have faith in the power of prayer to heal the soul and faith in the comfort and support of a community coming together in solidarity.
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Speaker: Rev. Richard N. Fragomeni, Ph.D. Nationally acclaimed speaker, author, retreat master and teacher. Rector of The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, Professor of Liturgy and Preaching, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, Adjunct faculty, Department of Religious Studies, DePaul University.
Central to Fr. Richard's ministry is a fascination with the power of liturgy and preaching in the transformation of the human heart. He is author of Come to the Feast and co-author with Br. Michael McGrath, O.C.F.S., of both Blessed Art Thou Mother, Lady, Mystic, Queen and At the Name of Jesus: The Way, The Truth and The Light. He has published In Shining Splendor: Fifty Eastertime Meditations, and The Eucharist: 50 Questions from the Pews.
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Registration: $25 per person, due Wednesday, October 25
Includes Lunch
2 Easy Ways to Register:
Click here to register online, or
CALL: 312.421.3757 with your V/MC
Please include your Name, Email and Phone, as well as # of Attendee(s) and any additional names for each
Breakout Session.
No one will be turned away. Please contact the Shrine for details if you are in need of financial assistance for this program.
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Schedule: Saturday, October 28
8:30 a.m. Check-In, Coffee
9:00 a.m. Welcome, Introductory Remarks
9:15 a.m. Liturgy of Lamentation
9:45 a.m. Rev. Richard N. Fragomeni, Ph.D.
11:00 a.m. Facilitated Breakout Sessions
12:30 p.m Liturgy of Hope
1:00 p.m. Light lunch
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Facilitated Breakout Sessions
ONE: Precious Babies, Regaining Life and Hope – Julie Berggren, M.A.
TWO: Milestones Celebrated and Mourned: The Death of a Child or Adolescent – Mary Ellen O'Donnell, M.A.
THREE: When Your Adult Child Predeceases You – Julie Federici, M.Div., M.Ed., GC-C
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Wall of Remembrance
We invite you to bring a photo of your loved one for a special display on Saturday, October 28.
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Please Share this information with support groups, bereavement counselors
and anyone in need. Additional brochures available by calling 312.421.3757
Birthing God, Franciscan and Dominican Insights on Creation and the Incarnation
How do we bring forth Christ in our world today?
How is God's solidarity with all of creation expressed through Sts. Francis, Dominic, and the mystical insights of Bonaventure and Meister Eckhart?
A morning retreat on how our image of God affects how we live and relate to others as we prepare a place for the Lord this Advent.
Br. MJ Groark, Capuchin Franciscan friar of the Province of St. Joseph, entered the order in 2008 and made his perpetual vows in 2014. Serving in numerous capacities within the order, he has ministered in Milwaukee, Detroit, on Native American reservations in Montana and is currently stationed on Chicago's Southside. A graduate of St. Xavier University he has degrees in philosophy and anthropology. Br. MJ is currently in the Master of Divinity program at Catholic Theological Union preparing for the priesthood.
Br. Nicholas Reynolds, O.P. is a Dominican friar and member of the Province of St. Martin de Porres. He holds a BS degree in Physics from Furman University and is currently a 5th year student studying theology and philosophy at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, Missouri. Bro. Nicholas enjoys topics on spirituality and likes to take walks for contemplation. He is a lover of food and cultural cuisines.
Mid-Morning Prayer
Silence or Small Group Reflection
Examination of Conscience
Reconciliation Service with individual confession
3 Easy Ways to Register:
$25 Paid Registration is due by Wednesday, December 6.
Lunch included.
Walk-Ins are Welcome!
Online: Click here to register online via Give Central.
Call: 312.421.3757 with V/MC information
Mail: Click here for registration Form. Please print, complete and mail in with Check or V/MC information payable to: The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii
Attn: Advent Day
1224 W. Lexington Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Winter Spirituality 2018 – Deep Listening: Being a Loving and Healing Presence
Saturday, February 24, 2018
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
8:30 a.m. check-in, coffee
"Being listened to is so close to being loved that most people cannot tell the difference." (D. Augsburger)
Listening is an art. Deep listening happens in the heart. Beyond our logical minds there is a ground of knowing where we encounter Divine grace and compassion that heals and transforms us. Come and learn practices in deep listening where our inner and outer landscapes meet. We'll experience Centering Prayer (Christian tradition) and the secular aspects of Mindfulness Meditation in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition.
Cultivating silence, noticing and not judging our thoughts opens our hearts to receiving God's abundant grace and mercyas we know our basic goodness.
Aarti Lentz Tejuja
Director of Social Engagement, Shambhala International, creates safe spaces for young people in Chicago teaching how to live mindfully and give back to society.
Susan M. Pudelek, M.Div.
Coordinator of Interreligious Relations, Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, Archdiocese of Chicago, builds relationships with people of many religious traditions. Susan was the Shrine's Director of Pilgrimage Ministry for more than 12 years.
Susan and Aarti were delegates with the Buddhist Catholic Vatican Dialogue and met Pope Francis in June 2015.
$25.00 Paid Registration is due by
Wednesday, February 21.
Lunch included.
3 Ways to Register:
- Call:312.421.3757 (V/MC) or
- Online: Please click here.
- Mail Check or Credit Card information to:
The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii
Attn: Deep Listening
1224 W. Lexington Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Three Doorways into Holy Week: Stories that can Change our Lives Glorying in the Cross
Saturday, March 24 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Check-in, coffee 8:30 a.m
"We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ": these are the first words, the entrance antiphon, of the Mass of the Lord's Supper, the beginning of the Triduum. The Scriptures of Lent, especially the Gospels of the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays in year B – this year – prepare us to enter into the three most solemn days of Holy Week and focus on the mystery of our salvation: the death and Resurrection of the Lord.
We will spend our time together reflecting on these Gospels to prepare ourselves to Glory in Christ's Cross.
Speaker: Victoria M. Tufano, Senior Editor & Liturgical Consultant at Liturgy Training Publications. She has served as a parish director of liturgy and Christian initiation, and as a diocesan director of worship. She was as a team member for institutes of the North American Forum on the Catechumenate and served on Forum's board of directors. She is a frequent writer and speaker on liturgy and Christian initiation and was the editor of Catechumenate: A Journal of Christian Initiation and of several books on initiation. She holds a Master of Arts in liturgical studies and a Master of Divinity, both from the University of Notre Dame.
Mid-Morning Prayer
Silence or Small Group Reflection
Examination of Conscience
Reconciliation Service with individual confession
$25 Paid Registration: due Wednesday, March 21. Includes lunch.
3 Ways to Register:
* Call: 312.421.3757 (V/MC) or
* Online: Please click here.
* Mail Check or Credit Card information to:
The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, Attn: Lenten Day
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The robots are coming, the robots are coming! But will they be colonizers, liberators, or partners?
Thirty-four Japanese employees are out of a job, thanks to Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance's hire of IBM computer system Watson. Not content with manufacturing jobs, machines continue their march into labor markets from fast food, to farming, to medicine. But don't cash out your 401k yet. Many experts still see a role for human labor in the future, and everyone benefits from a smarter Siri.
The workers of Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance will be the latest in a string of humans to be bested by IBM's electronic brain after Watson-based software takes over their responsibilities calculating insurance payouts. With its ability to sort through masses of data in a short amount of time, the program defeated Jeopardy-champion Ken Jennings, among others, on a national stage in its 2011 debut, before going on to best doctors at some diagnoses. Watson even invents recipes during its free time.
Barely a year goes by without a robot demonstrating superiority at new tasks or branching out into new areas. Google developed DeepMind, which learned how to play Atari in 2015, beat a top ranking Go player in early 2016, and partnered with the NHS to assist in medical diagnoses months later.
With a pared down human workforce, Fukoku Mutual life expects to save $1.2 million a year in salaries, and boost productivity by 30 percent. Under these economic pressures, how can humans be cost effective? Andrew Puzder, chief executive officer of CKE Restaurants, wrote in an opinion piece for The Wall Street Journal that while better technology helps to keep down overhead costs, government mandates are pushing costs up:
In 2015, 14 cities and states approved $15 minimum wages – double the current federal minimum. Additionally, four states, 20 cities and one county now have mandatory paid-sick-leave laws generally requiring a paid week of time off each year per covered employee. And then there's the Affordable Care Act, which further raises employer costs.
And CKE, the parent company for Carl's Jr., Hardee's, Green Burrito, and Red Burrito, isn't the only one in quick-service restaurants exploring the world of robots. Faced with the spread of the Fight for 15 movement, McDonald's plans to install self-service kiosks, and California pizza chain Zume Pizza already employs robot chefs. The outlook appears bleak outside of the food industry, too. The World Economic Forum predicts a net loss of 5.1 million jobs to the rise of AI and robots internationally by 2020.
But some economic analysts say not to give up hope just yet. The spread of machines creates jobs, too. Assistant professor of economics Michael Jones wrote in The Washington Post last year that only listening to doomsayers misses the point:
Because of the rapid pace of technological improvements, capital depreciates at a faster rate. Companies, or owners of capital, must therefore spend a larger share of profits to repair technology or replace obsolete technology.
Simply put, more robots mean more machines to program, install, fix, and upgrade. The question is, will jobs gained outweigh jobs lost?
Experts are divided. A Pew Research Center canvas of almost 1,900 technology builders and analysts found that 52 percent of respondents expect technology as a whole to create more jobs than it replaces between now and 2025.
They express a variety of reasons for optimism in the report. Economist Michael Kende argued that technology will create, not destroy: "[S]omeone will have to code and build the new tools, which will also likely lead to a new wave of innovations and jobs." Journalist John Markoff pointed to past examples of surprising new fields: "If we [go] back 15 years, who would have thought that 'search engine optimization' would be a significant job category?"
Psychologist Pamela Rutledge said that some tasks are uniquely human: "An app can dial Mom's number and even send flowers, but an app can't do that most human of all things: emotionally connect with her." Others suspect that AI's rate of development may be overstated, or that economic and legal constraints will ensure continued human employment.
When thinking about the future, the past can serve as a guide. "Here's a startling fact: in the 45 years since the introduction of the automated teller machine, those vending machines that dispense cash, the number of human bank tellers employed in the United States has roughly doubled," David Autor, an economist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, said at the beginning of his recent TED talk, "Will automation take away all our jobs?"
He goes on to flesh out two mechanisms that have helped humans keep up with technology so far. The first is that most jobs require the performance of varied tasks, and as some become automated the remainder grow more important. As he explained, "ATMs could do certain cash-handling tasks faster and better than tellers, but that didn't make tellers superfluous. It increased the importance of their problem-solving skills and their relationships with customers."
The second is that people are hungry for growth. "The average worker in 2015 wanting to attain the average living standard in 1915 could do so by working just 17 weeks a year, one third of the time," Professor Autor said. It's our desire for time-saving appliances like washing machines and refrigerators, as well as our lust for gadgets, apps, and Ubers that drives Americans to work 47 hours per week.
Because that's what robots are, a new kind of gadget just as capable of lending a helping hand as taking a job. AI has been making our lives easier behind the scenes for years, every time Google image search matches words to pictures, or Siri turns sound waves into commands.
The benefits aren't limited to smartphone efficiency either. The chatbot legal service DoNotPay successfully overturned 160,000 parking tickets in London and New York for free, saving motorists $4 million in fees.
With Watson and Deep Mind practicing medicine, and just about everybody developing self-driving cars, AI developers are aiming for a healthier, safer future. Those 34 Japanese employees may be looking for new jobs today, but they could wake up feeling grateful for a better tomorrow.


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50/50 Club was launched approximately 10 years ago. The objective for the 50/50 Club was to raise money for the church and at the same time you the parishioner will also benefit from this as well.
This would mean that you will get 50% of the winning and the church will get 50%.
How does this work.
You as a member will join the club and pay R120 annually. This is actually R10.00 per month. Each club member will get a number that you keep safe. There is no limit of members to join. For example if you want to enter three times, you will get three separate numbers and you will hand in R360.00 which will cover you for three chances per month. The more entries the more the winnings will be at the end of the month. At the beginning of each month the draw takes place after the 9:00am mass. Your number gets drawn and then you are contacted by the committee member informing you of your winnings. So 100 club members at R10.00 per month will come to R1000.00. 50% – R500 goes to the winner and 50% R500 goes to the church fundraising.
- No specific age restrictions but if under 18 parents need to be reliable for the
monthly / yearly payments.
- Entry forms to be completed in full and on a yearly bases.
- There will be a draw held on the first Sunday of the month after the 10am
mass. You do not have to be present when the draw takes place but you are
welcome to attend.
- Subscriptions cost R120.00 annually which will run from September — August
each year.
- Prize money of 50-50 depends on the number of people that join.
- No prizes will be paid or delivered to any one but the actual prize winner.
Results will be posted in the liturgy bulletin. You will also be contacted.
- The decision of the 50-50 Club shall be final for the Committee of the Social and
Fundraising in all matters.
Please …..
Give your support to the Parish by becoming a member and by entering for this exciting draw each MONTH — help this essential work on raising funds AND give your self the chance to win a substantial money prize!
The more people who join the scheme the faster work can be carried out and the greater the prize fund — why not try to persuade a friend to join as well. If each person who joins gets just one extra person to join as well then the prize money doubles.
- The odds are better than the lottery,
- The special cause is our own,
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Friendswood in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Main Street Fig Orchards
Early 1900s
This present day 900 block of S. FM 518 was the site of of a typical main street orchard. It was owned by Quakers Edie and Zue Stevenson Bales. The entire block back to the creek was the Bales and Glines family farm into the 1940s, and the whole family, including grandchildren helped with the orchard work.
Erected 2012 by Friendswood Historical Society.
Location. 29° 31.376′ N, 95° 11.581′ W. Marker is in Friendswood, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is on South Friendswood Drive (County Route 518) south of East Castlewood Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 907 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood TX 77546, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 The Fig Industry In Friendswood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Friends Church Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Friendswood (approx. half a mile away); Quaker Academy (approx. 0.6 miles away); Oldest Structure Remaining (approx. 0.6 miles away); Friendswood Postal Service (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Business (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cecil and Frances Brown House (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Friendswood.
Categories. • Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers •
More. Search the internet for Main Street Fig Orchards.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2016. This page originally submitted on October 18, 2016, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2016, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.


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Kelsey Grammer's House Hits Market for $7.25 Million
It seems that Kelsey Grammer can't stay put. He bought a palatial mansion in Beverly Hills, Calif., for his fourth wife, Kayte, just eight months ago, but he's already throwing it on the market for $7.25 million.
This is the latest addition to Grammer's already extensive real estate portfolio: He has three other homes in California on the market right now (including a Malibu home he bought with ex-wife Camille Grammer).
Kelsey bought the home -- which was previously listed for rent -- for his move out West with Kayte and their new baby, Faith, after leaving New York City. He had a new series, "Boss," but it was canceled after two seasons. Without that income, he reportedly can't afford the mortgage on all his homes. Hey, we'll take it off his hands!
Who wouldn't? The six-bedroom home boasts upper- and lower-level gallerias with wood-burning fireplaces and arched windows. They look onto "enchanting" gardens with a large pool, and the place is super-private -- concealed by gorgeous landscaping and vines. There's a media room and a sunken living room (we love that). Each bedroom has its own en suite bathroom, and there's a separate guesthouse.
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Guest Post by Vielka Burey-Jacas (@Vielkaburey)
There are days when we realize how vulnerable life can be. Be it because we witness the dead of a family member or simply because we realize we have a gray hair or two, we might come to thoughts of the future and how we want our assets, treasures or simply things of emotional value – the things we've worked so hard for – to be handled.
The thoughts of life ending does not cross our minds when we are young, because we feel invincible. Our thoughts change when we become parents or witness others being hit by a long term illness. Therefore, I have come up with three of the most important documents that should be in your bucket list.
A living will is a legal document that an individual can use to make his or her decisions regarding life extension of medical treatments. You, are able to indicate which treatments do or do not want applied to you in the event you either suffer from a terminal illness or are in a permanent vegetative state. This type of will does not come effective unless your become incapacitated. You would still be resuscitated, even if you had a living will indicating that you don't want life prolonging procedures. A living will is only used when your ultimate recovery is hopeless.
A "durable" power of attorney is a general, special or health care power of attorney that contains special durability provisions. If you become mentally incompetent while you have a power of attorney document that's already in effect, a durability provision will allow the document to stay in effect. It is important to select someone you trust. The relative, friend or business you choose to be your agent will be acting on your behalf regarding your financial or health care issues. You need to choose someone who won't abuse the powers you grant to them and will look out for your best interests.
It is very important to have a will unless you want the state that you live in to decide what happens to your estate. If your situation is simple, perhaps you'll be able to create one on your own or use one of those inexpensive computer programs. I particularly prefer to use an attorney who will write specifically what I want.
It is not for the rich to write a will. In it, you can not only distribute your assets to the person you wish to ultimately keep them but, you'll be able to write you last wishes – such as where and how would you like to be buried and planning your funeral from the music to the pall bearers. In the end, it is your life and we all have only one to live.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Vielka Burey Jacas is a Certified Financial Planner and a volunteer expert at LifeTuner. Vielka has a passion for helping family, students, homeowners, businesspersons, employees and other Latino community members expand their opportunities through improved financial literacy, and has extensive experience in the private banking and investment planning sector, having spent many years with both domestic and international banks.


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I am Ada, Wolfchild of The Piegan Tribe. We are the peaceable of the three Blackfoot tribes. The Blackfoot are the Nizitapi, "The Real People". My father is Walks With Wolves; he is the civil chief of our tribe. "He was chosen for his eloquent words in council", says my mother. My mother is called Gentle Heart; her father is Whitecloud, he is also a chief, but of war. Grandfather tells stories, as story telling is very important to our people. My favorite tale is about a man who tried to steal the sun's pants. He also tells about a time when the Blackfoot hunted on foot; that was before the whites brought the "elk horse". Even then my people were great hunters. When I sit and listen at Grandfather's knee I can see the fierce warrior in his spirit. Then I look closer in his eyes. These eyes, he says, instills fear into the enemy. All I can see in those eyes is all the love he has for me .Mother calls so I must go help her to pack up our tipi, we follow the iinii (buffalo)
Dear Diary,
The annual Okun (Sun dance) is coming soon and all in my tribe are excited .There will be much food as well as fasting , dancing and exhibitions. We will move our camp for four days. On the fifth day we will build a medicine lodge. After, gifts will be given by children and adults with illness to the medicine woman. On the sixth day we will dance towards the sun; some will be blowing eagle-bone whistles. Then four days shall remain and the men's societies will perform various ceremonies. For now however Diary, this day the sun shines brightly upon me. I have started my menses and am off to the woman's lodge.
Dear Diary ,
When I was only a baby my mother arranged for me to marry one who was already a young boy at that time. This fact never bothered me, as that is the way of my people. I can say I also never thought upon it much as I was busy learning the ways of a good woman. My mother showed me how to build a tipi and to erect a tipi, for it is the woman who holds ownership of the home. She has been a good mother and is considered a value as she has tanned many hides. My mother is wise and is also a healer in our band. So why Diary do I all of a sudden feel fear when I think about this marriage which my mother has pre-arranged? As it is the end of summer we will separate into 10-20 lodges for the winter and I will get to spend more time getting to know Two Bears ( that is his name). I will smudge and pray; maybe then I will lose some of my fear.
Dear Diary,
Napiw (the creator) is truly gracious! Not only has my fear vanished but I am happier than happy. Mother and I were bringing water from the river and we saw Two Bears (who by the way is amazing) speaking with father. He has proven himself as a powerful warrior, a distinguished hunter and to be economically stable. This means he is only waiting for father to agree that he is deserving of me. Oh diary, my heart beat so loudly I waited for mother to call to me to quiet it. She just smiled at me with mischief in her eyes and said "so Two Bears will ask your father to take you as his woman?" ( as if she didn't know!) I played along and told her yes and I was pleased (understatement). Then I was right back to being afraid again, just this time fearful of father being unreasonable! He does have a stubborn nature Diary. Mother sensed the change in me (as usual), patted my hand and assured me father is wise and he will do what is right for me, but when? So I slowed my pace and closed my eyes then I listened with my heart; mother speaks the truth.
Dear Diary ,
It has been many moons since I have written to you. Married life has proven to be wonderful, yet busy. The air has changed and as always we follow the iini. I've just finished erecting our tipi. I have started some porcupine quill work on Two Bears regalia while he is gone hunting. I can close my eyes and fill my senses with so much. Laughter from the children playing the hoop game and the pups nipping at their heels. All the while the smell of fragrant sweet grass melds with the tipi's smoke dancing on the wind. I touch my protruding stomach, it is round as the moon and full of life. I have had a vision Diary, my child will be a girl. She will be named Dream Walker. She will hold power, for I have seen it in her eyes. She had wise eyes in my vision. Even now she knows my thoughts...smile...my swollen middle jiggles as I write. Well there will be much tanning to do when Two bears returns. For now I will rest.
Dear Diary,
Today the Wa`piski-wiya (white man) came to our camp. We have heard of these men and have even traded with them before. This time is different somehow and in truth Diary, I am fearful. They come to us with smiling faces that have no happiness. Dream Walker, who loves all, shies away from these men. I am uneasy. Mother feels it too. Father will go to council, all must agree before any decisions are made. I have decided to speak with She Who Talks With Spirits. I will also smudge and meditate. At least with the burning of the sage and sweet grass there will be purification; the meditation. Well Diary that is for me.
Dear Diary,
My little DreamWalker and I, along with mother and some other woman of our band, picked many wild service berries, choke cherries and even some bull berries today. I have also promised my daughter we would gather the bark from a cottonwood. Oh how she favors the sweet interior. The buffalo are less than usual. The white man kill without thought. For example: Suyitapis (underwater people) are a power source for medicine bundles and other sacred items and the Nizitapi avoid eating fish at all cost. Yes Diary, I have heard tell of the Wa` piski-wiya eating fish. One of the old women is ill, she has bad demons. Mother will go to her. I will gather some herbs now. Until next time.
Dear Diary,
Myself, mother and DreamWalker shared a sleep vision. It is the wa`piski-wiya who bring the sickness! They call it the small pox in their tongue. Now they are bringing illness and are poaching on our land. A few bands have decided to take a more hostile approach. Two Bears speaks of leaving the plains and traveling north. It is not our way to leave our band, but we truly fear for ours and our loved ones. Napiw please hear our cries!
Dear Diary,
We have traveled north as I mentioned. Mother and father as well as some of our band have decided to come along. We are few but a courageous lot. Father, with all his eloquence, could not reach all. It is a sad thing. You should know that our way is about harmony. All council members must agree or a decision can't be made. Yes it is a sad day. My father and we who leave have turned our backs on the tribe. It is most sad because we feel we must do this to survive.
Dear Diary,
We have made it to a winter camp of sorts. We have hoarded pemmican, and other foods to make it through the winter. May Napiw shine down on us and keep us safe.
Dear Diary,
We buried a friend and member of our small band today. I still have tears in my eyes, for the loss of any is great.
His family, wife, sons and daughters have painted their faces with white clay. They have cut their hair and wear old clothes to show grief. He was dressed traditionally and his face was pianted. He then was wrapped in a ceremonial cloth as well as a buffalo robe. We brought him to the top of the hill. We look upon it each morning when the sun awakens. His possessions will be given out as he stated in his verbal will. All is ready and he will be welcomed into the spirit world.
Dear Diary,
Two Bears came home with news today that shook our very foundation. Although we were expecting it, it is still awful to hear. You must realize that The Blackfoot Nation has held their own against the white man. Now, we are finally faltering; not because we aren't a fierce and courageous people, but because we are starving. The buffalo are next to gone. It is rumored that a white war chief will raid the Akainawa tribe. They are calling these warriors "Hostile". I throw my fist in the air and rage at this! These white face demons come to our land poaching and pillaging that which is not theirs! Should we remain passive? I say no to this. A`SSA (hey) to the warriors who choose to defend the people, the land, the honor and the way of life. This I will say as I pack my husbands things to go with these warriors and fight!
Dear Diary,
Two Bears has returned. First I will give thanks for his safe return. Now I will cut my hair and paint my face. The news is unbearable. The stench of blood arrived before my husband. It was a slaughter. My eyes burn with tears as never before and my heart breaks with the pain of this tragedy. The white war chief raided not warriors of the Blood Band, but that of my peaceful Piegan Tribe. I cry for vengeance . Mostly woman and children were sliced down like sweet grass. The blood of 200 of my people made a river of crimson on the plains .If that is not enough my sisters and brothers, my people have been stricken with this disease ... small pox. Blankets were given out to the tribes; a wa'piski-wiya who harbours hate for my people while taking a Blackfoot woman to his bed. These blankets were infected with the disease. Vengeance I cry, mercy I pray. What will become of the Blackfoot Nation? I see in visions that we will be herded like animals, placed on land that is not ours, told we are not to go elsewhere. This can not be a vision of truth, but of fear. I have been afraid many times in my life, but never has a fear consumed me like this. Napiw ...give your people strength.
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Months in the making and had the feeling of a Hollywood epic… it was just that.
I'd approached Lisa Harris; Head of the Digital Marketing course at Southampton University a few months ago to see if there was anyway of helping their digital marketing students get into the market. It turns out that Lisa is also a key member of the Southampton career group and was aware of the difficulties graduates find when trying to get work after they complete their course. Universities are always a little apprehensive about recruiters as they're not too keen on their students having a price tag on their heads, so it took a little convincing however Lisa really bought in to what we were doing and agreed to have a chat.
The conversation went well, Lisa really appreciated the Not-For-Profit stance and the philosophy behind it; which was great. I ran through the market, where the roles sat out there, and how Southampton was really on the map for producing great Digital Marketing graduates. I was however shocked to hear that their graduates were really struggling to find roles in a market that's so job rich.
The conversations carried on over email and Lisa invited us to come down and present to their first year student about the market, how they can best prepare themselves and how we can help. The main problem is that it's a specialist market and the breadth of the Southampton digital marketing course means students get a great holistic understanding of digital marketing and how to apply it; but less of the specialist skills and strategies needed for each discipline (there's simply not enough time!).
We arrived to a room of around 50 graduates all keen and eager to hear about how we could make their job hunt a lot easier and hopefully fill in some of the gaps.
Neil started off by covering the success stories of some previous Southampton graduates that are plugged into the market, then moved onto talk about a Specialist v Generalist market before breaking down a few of the key areas in performance digital marketing, namely SEO & Content Marketing thanks to Neil's Restaurant, PPC via Dorothy and her Yellow Brick marketing funnel and Programmatic Buying by way of a bee hive. He then ran through Agency v Client Side roles before Niklas stepped in to discuss how to best gear themselves up to find a role.
He ran through finding roles using social channels, the rights & wrongs of social media and using their LinkedIn effectively. This was all topped off by a Q&A where we got to answer specific questions one to one with the students.
Southampton is known for having one of the best digital marketing degrees out there and the students portrayed this with a greater than expected understanding of the market, we're really looking forward to working with them over the next few years to cement themselves as digital marketers.
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After the longest 2 weeks in history, today was the day I could go in for the pregnancy blood test. I arrived at about 8am and asked the blood collection nurse how long until the doctor would have the results and she said about 11am. That's THREE whole hours I thought. I'm a lab technician myself so the rational side of me should have appreciated how reasonable a 3 hour turn around actually is. But I didn't appreciate it all! The next few hours were slow. Then I actually began to dread making the call in case it wasn't the news I wanted. Finally at 11:31 with a push from Candice I called the doctors office.
Receptionist with the irritatingly calm voice: "Shauna, congratulaaaaations. You're pregnannnnnt."
(seriously she drags out every second word in a very low and creepy calm voice)
So there you have it! Pregnant.
Hands down the BEST valentines day present we have ever received!
Our little embryo hung in there. What a champ.
We aren't silly and are well aware that there is still a 20% chance of miscarriage over the next 3 months but for today we won't be thinking about that. Today will be filled with excitement, stomach butterflies and maybe a few happy tears.


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annual two-day tractor ride for twelve years. The route and breaks, through South Dakota the first day and through Nebraska the second day, vary each year, allowing the participants a variety of scenic countryside. It's a great way to take a break from life in the fast lane and take in nature's incredible beauty at 12 miles per hour.
The ride has become increasingly popular since it began and has a limit of 200 tractor enthusiasts allowed. Many ladies have taken part, either as a passenger on a tractor equipped for two or a driver of their own tractor. I talked with a few ladies who attended this year's ride about their experience with tractors, this year's ride and other rides they have been in.
Marilyn Ashley
Marilyn Ashley, a Lindsay, Nebraska native, is not new to the two-day tractor ride, having taken part in it a handful of times. She's always liked tractors and remembers their family's old Alyce Chalmers WC, when she and her brother would sit on top of the flat gas tank and ride along during daily chores.
She and her fiancée Virgil each drive their own tractor, taking part in about five or six local rides through Iowa each year. She has a 1954 Farmall Super H with a blue cultivator, a tractor that she's had since approximately 2010. She explains that the red tractor and blue cultivator combination tend to stand out in a group. Virgil opts for green, driving a John Deere in the events. The longest ride they have taken part in was taking part in three days of a seven-day trip across Nebraska.
She enjoys being out in the open and taking in all the scenery the rides have to offer. "I like talking to other people on the stops and looking at the other tractors," she explains. Visiting with the other drivers allows an opportunity to learn from them, often sharing trouble shooting tips and similar experiences. She views the two-day ride as a short vacation for her and Virgil, giving them the chance to visit another town and see its surrounding countryside.
Grace Driver
Grace Driver, from Hartington, Nebraska, took part on her first ride in the two-day tractor ride this year. She drove her own tractor, a 1945 Farmall H, one of the first antique tractors that her grandfather bought.
She rode with several family members. She and both her grandfathers, her father, older brother, older sister and a cousin were in the same group, along with one of her grandfather's best friends. The motivation from spectators along the route sticks in her memory. Along the route during this ride, she smiled as she heard a stranger yell out to her, "GIRL POWER!"
Laurel Driver
Laurel Driver, from Hartington, Nebraska, is Grace Driver's sister. She drove for the second time in the two-day ride, taking her grandpa's Farmall Super M. Her grandpa, Dale Harkness, is the third owner of the tractor. She recalls the tractor being driven many times by her grandpa, brother, cousins, and by her.
Though she has not yet taken part in any other rides, she really enjoys participating in the two-day ride as a family. She reflects, "I think it is really cool that I get to spend time with them driving tractors together."
Karen Larsen
Karen Larsen, a Viborg, South Dakota native, was also new to this year's ride. She split the route with her brother, Randy Blunck, and drove on Saturday while he drove on Friday. They used her
Farmall M for the trip, a restored tractor that her husband surprised her with on Mother's Day in 2009.
She takes part in one to two rides per year, having previously driven the Midway tractor drive and the Hurley tractor drive. She explains her favorite part in participating in rides, "Exactly how it is described, viewing the world at 12 miles per hour. I love to look at the scenery, the farms and the wild flowers and animals."
She enjoyed her group of fellow drivers this year, taking part in the first group, with Rodger Harts as the leader. "It kept me on my toes. It was fun to be part of such a big group of people just enjoying their hobby," she states.
Mary Nelson
Mary Nelson, from Yankton, South Dakota, participated in her second two-day tractor ride this year. She drove an International 350 utility tractor for this year's event, a tractor that her uncle Darrell purchased at an auction. She enjoys being outdoors and
especially likes the routes over flat ground, where she can relax and enjoy nature and the surroundings.
The rides through breathtaking scenery don't come without challenges, whether from tractor malfunction or traveling through some difficult terrain. This year's ride will forever be a memory for her, explaining, "So, as a beginner driver I had my struggles with hills, but I was not prepared for
the steep hills of Devil's Nest. On one steep hill going down, I was slamming the brakes and got quite close to the tractor in front of me. What I did not see coming was that this hill took a sharp curve and immediately dropped into an even steeper hill. I did not have time to stop and shift down, so I held tight and went flying down the hill. The scary thing was that my tractor shade dropped in front of my face, so I was ducking to see the ditch and any tractor tires that were visible. I do not know how many tractors I passed, but my tractor did come to a stop at the bottom of the hill, where I sat quite shaken up. For the rest of the ride the elderly woman riding ahead of me would turn around every ten seconds to make sure I was not going to hit them!"
I J Walters
I J Walters, from Guide Rock, Nebraska was new to the ride this year. She drove a 1957 Case 211 B, the first antique tractor she and her husband bought together. "As soon as my husband bought another, this one became mine," she said.
Though they take part in five to eight rides in Nebraska every summer through fall, they have not taken part in any South Dakota rides until this one. She enjoys meeting new people on the rides and appreciates the beautiful scenery. The picturesque countryside from each ride stands out vividly in her memory.
Norma Wittmeier
Norma Wittmeier, originally a Lesterville, SD native, now resides in Tyndall, SD. She has participated in every two-day ride and has enjoyed all of them. She previously rode with her husband, Ken and this year she rode with grandson Clay Wittmeier as Ken has passed away. Clay drove her 1987 Deutz as she rode next to him. She reflects, "the tractor ride is one of my favorite things. Ken and I rode all over." Grandson Clay is continuing his inherited passion for tractors, now attending a John Deere school at Wahpeton, North Dakota.
Norma rode along as passenger while Ken drove them on many rides over the years. They've taken part in several local rides and
ventured out of state for rides in Iowa and Nebraska. She recalls going to the Black Hills four or five times, commenting, "I had a good time there, too." The ride in Lee Valley, Nebraska, was another fond memory of hers, remembering their stop at an auction place, with the ride followed by supper and a dance.
She enjoys the rides and appreciates the scenery on each route.
She reflects over the routes that they have taken over the years and the various images of countryside they have all given her. She loves socializing with others and looks forward to being with long-time friends and meeting new people at the events.
Though each driver and rider are just as unique as each tractor enthusiast's preferred models, they all share one commonality. Their love for old iron is undeniable and their passion to keep the tradition alive is appreciated by many.


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Boston Celtics 118, Detroit 110
When: 7:30 PM ET, Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Where: TD Garden, Boston
Attendance: 18,624
Recap for Digital Sports Desk by Field Level Media
BOSTON – Jayson Tatum led six Boston players in double figures with 19 points and the host Celtics ended the Detroit Pistons' four-game winning streak with a 118-110 victory on Wednesday.
Gordon Hayward contributed 18 points and eight assists, while Al Horford supplied 17 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists. Jaylen Brown had 17 points and seven rebounds, Marcus Smart added 16 points and five assists, and Marcus Morris chipped in 11 points.
The Celtics were missing their top two point guards. All-Star Kyrie Irving sat out for the second consecutive night with a right knee strain, while Terry Rozier was sidelined by an illness.
Blake Griffin led Detroit with 32 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Andre Drummond had 21 points, 17 rebounds and four steals, Reggie Jackson tossed in 18 points, and Wayne Ellington added 13 points off the bench.
Both teams were playing their final game before the All-Star break. Boston was playing the tail end of a back-to-back after winning in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Hayward scored 11 first-half points as Boston led 57-52 at halftime. Brown contributed 10 points off the bench, while Griffin reached the 20-point mark.
The Celtics took control in the third, outscoring Detroit 34-20 to gain a 91-72 lead.
Boston opened up an 11-point lead early in the third with an 8-0 spurt that included 3-pointers from Hayward and Smart.
When Tatum made a trey from the right side with 6:47 left in the quarter, Boston's lead was 72-58.
Later in the quarter, Smart drained back-to-back 3-pointers to extend the Celtics' advantage to 17 at 85-68.
Tatum fired in another long shot in the final minute of the quarter to make it 89-69. Smart made the last basket of the quarter, scoring along the right baseline while falling down.
The Pistons didn't go quietly. They reeled off a 20-2 run, capped by a Drummond steal and dunk, to cut Boston's lead to 10. Horford made a three to end that outburst. Detroit couldn't get the deficit into single digits until the final two minutes.
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