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Product Name: 7 Minute Mindfulness
Author Name: Scott Mason
7 Minute Mindfulness Review
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Greg Reaves
GREGORY REAVES has spent more than 30 years working at all levels in corporate and private industries. He graduated from Howard University, Washington, DC, with a BS in Chemical Engineering. He also played division I soccer in college. As a business professional, Greg has acquired significant expertise in healthcare, commercial real estate development, government relations, domestic and international public relations and entrepreneurship.
He began his career with McNeil Consumer Products Company, a division of Johnson and Johnson, where he worked as an engineer and supervisor in support of research, manufacturing and packing operations. He then joined Merck and Co. Inc., where he received eight promotions and held eleven different positions during his tenure with the company. Early on, Greg received patent protection for a device he created while in tablet compression. He was also awarded the Gadsden Fellowship, a prestigious company-sponsored fellowship, offered to just three people throughout the company every five years. This led to the creation of the Penn-Merck Science Initiative, an education partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, the National Science Foundation, and Merck to train elementary Philadelphia school district teachers in science education for five years.
He led college recruiting for the manufacturing division, was the director of Government Affairs for five states, headed world-wide media relations for the company, and was promoted to Vice President, Research Communications and policy, including the management of the Merck Manual and the intranet.
Greg managed all national and international media relations, coordinated all financial data releases with the CFO and investor relations, and worked closely with the CEO to communicate policies, including those that led to the global reduction in pricing of AIDS medicines to the developing world. Greg managed relationships with key news outlets, ie. the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, CNN, CNBC, FOXnews, The Washington Post, USATODAY, Reuters, and the AP.
Greg left Merck and joined a mid-size real estate development company, where he became a member of the executive team. He held specific responsibility for operations, hiring, marketing, public relations, commercial leasing, and government relations. He helped manage 5 million square feet of real estate and assisted in the acquisition of two highly desirable real estate assets, totaling more than $300 million in value once completed.
In 2008, Greg and his partner formed Mosaic Development Partners, a commercial real estate development company. Working with joint venture partners, they developed, constructed and own projects in disenfranchised communities to reduce blight, increase jobs and help to make new housing more affordable. To date, their investments have totaled more than $54 million is construction financing.
Greg continues to offer strategic consulting services to small businesses and executives on positioning, strategy, marketing and public relations. He is trained as a Fasttrac facilitator, and has provided specific training to entrepreneurs, working with more than 200 businesses in New York and Delaware.
Greg married Beth Baxter in 1988. They have three children: Jordan, Josh and Mia.

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Three songs are currently in the top 15 on Spotify's US Viral 50 chart solely because of TikTok. They combined for 140,000 equivalents last week. I know a 19-year-old who joined the app in October and already has over 4 million fans. She has funneled scores of them into a 400,000-follower Instagram account and is being flown around the world for modeling and acting opportunities.
Below I explain why it's actually self-serving for TikTok, owned by the largest internet startup in the world, to be handing out entertainment careers in this fashion and how, for a limited time, your artists can leverage TikTok's goals to achieve their own.
Despite runaway growth in 2016 and 2017, Musical.ly had an image problem: it was for young kids. Their unprecedentedly youthful community kept advertisers on the sidelines and, as a result, profitability out of reach. After Bytedance paid a billion for the company in November of 2017, it set in motion an ambitious plan to shed this legacy stigma, attract older users, and put the app in contention with the largest social media networks in the world.
The Lip Sink
Their first move was to deprioritize lip-sync videos. Although this popular content style had been the cornerstone of Musical.ly's success, it was also responsible for attracting their too-youthful user base. Instead, Musical.ly promised to promote creative challenges, memes, and comedy videos, all considered more appealing to the coveted millennial audience.
Hide Yo' Kids
You were originally able to filter Musical.ly videos by "popular" and "recent," but these simple, indiscriminate features meant anyone's face -- even those of the app's youngest users -- would often appear at the top of high-trafficked feeds. So, in early 2018, Bytedance developers replaced those search options with a single, algorithmic ranking filter called "trending" which only displayed approved content from older users. The young faces disappeared overnight and Musical.ly gained control of its brand identity for the first time.
Make Every Second Count
In August 2018, Bytedance announced that Musical.ly would adopt the established brand name, TikTok, and versatile slogan, "Make Every Second Count," of its popular Asian sister app. What was once a lip-syncing app for 9-year-olds became an age-inclusive, multifaceted communication tool with built-in license agreements for every song in the world. A thorough image overhaul ensued to spread this new brand message via A-list influencers, top tier publicity, and ubiquitous advertising. By fall, the transformation was feeling very real.
For You
Not unlike Instagram's "Explore" or YouTube's "Suggested," TikTok's personalized A.I. feed, "For You," is the first thing that hundreds of millions of users see everyday when they open the app. The more you use this feed, the better it understands what you want to see and the better it understands what you want to see, the more you use this feed. This powerful feedback loop gives TikTok's editorial staff the ability to make certain songs viral and certain users famous. The question is, why would they want to do that?
In this interview (must watch 10:10 to 13:30), Musical.ly's original co-founder, Alex Zhu, uses a brilliant analogy to explain the function of this editorial superpower:
"Building a community is very similar to running a country...in the beginning you have to build a centralized economy [where] the majority of wealth is distributed to a small percentage of people and then these people become role models...and then [a lot] of people come to your country [in search of upward mobility]."
In other words, by weaving editorial influence into the "For You" algorithm, TikTok can make specific types of people famous in order to attract millions more just like them. Having started from scratch, Musical.ly's only option was to centralize the "wealth" among a core group of talented early adopters in their tweens. But thanks to Bytedance's masterful legwork over the last 18 months, TikTok has more control over the demographics.
TikTok's long-term viability depends on its near-term success in delivering multi-million person fanbases to talented, hardworking, Western artists in their late teens and 20's. If you're reading this, you probably know someone who would be a good fit.
Note, however, if your artists wait until TikTok feels safe or is more pervasive in their social circles, the opportunity will be gone. By then the editorial staff won't need any more "role models" and we will be left chasing engagement, as is currently the case on Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, et al.
One of the greatest fan engagement opportunities in history is going on right now. Millennial artists should embrace TikTok as they do any other top-tier social media tool and you, as their representative, must cultivate front office allies at the company, post-haste. It's time to treat TikTok like a DSP.
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Celebrating the 4th in Style!
Don't feel ready for July 4th yet? Well, these Sseko Designs sandals are sure to make you feel patriotic and fashionable!
Sseko Designs is a sandal company in Uganda that specializes in leather sandals with interchangeable straps. Every shoe bought helps supply young women in Africa with college scholarships. So far, Sseko has graduated three classes of women. If this doesn't inspire you to wear a pair, please take a look at the video below.
The perfect thing about these sandals is that you can wear them in over a hundred ways! All you need to do is buy one set of soles, and then you can change the fabric colors and styles depending on your mood. Below you can see some examples:


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Disgust 08/18/17 7:55pm
Dominique Thomas
a feeling of revulsion or profound disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive
Disgust these days is spelled a little different,
T- for trust that's has grown sour
R-for ruthless attacks ever hour
U-for uneducated believers
M-for mindless leaders
P-for possibly the best thing that could have happened for this country.
We need to talk about these disgusting things in our past, present and future.
We need to talk and clear up the things people grew to be use to.
Racism is a problem, a sickness created through generations.
It's something that shouldn't even be possible in any of gods beautiful creations.
Speak up, speak out and listen!
Try to understand the things you are missing.
If we don't talk we will remain in the dark.
And In the dark we will always be lost.
When we are lost we can not move in the right direction.
Turn on the light and speak.


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Sept. 11 (UPI) -- A fisherman off the coast of Maine made an incredibly rare one in 50 million catch -- a two-toned lobster.
The lobster, which is half brown and half red, was caught off the coast of Maine and donated to the Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries.
The lobster is now living in a touch tank where members of the public can meet it alongside the center's two calico lobsters and a blue lobster.
Experts said only about one in every 50 million lobsters has the unusual two-tone coloration.


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Memberships and more
As a non-profit organization, we rely on membership fees, sponsors, donations, grants, class fees, fundraisers and the help of dedicated volunteers. The City of Acworth has generously donated the space at the Art House for the Acworth Arts Alliance to use as their home for classes and art exhibits. We hope you will join us in supporting the arts!
Annual Memberships
All Memberships include our newsletter, and invitations to the Artists Reception for our exhibits.
Student/Senior: $25
Individual: $35
Family: $55
Member Artist: $75
"Member Artists" receive the above and are eligible to display artwork in the Art House "Member Artist Gallery", will be included on our website, attend Brown Bag Lunch Programs, participate in the Holiday Gift Shop and may participate in teaching programs offered by the Acworth Arts Alliance.
Annual Patrons
Patrons will receive our newsletter, invitations to the Artists' Receptions for our Exhibits, and will be recognized on our website.
Bronze: $125
Silver: $250
Gold: $500
Platinum: $1000+
All Memberships, Patronages, and Donations to the Acworth Arts Alliance are tax-deductible. We thank you for your support of our efforts to offer art education, art exhibits and art appreciation to the greater Acworth community, Cobb County and the communities and counties surrounding us.


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Health & Fitness
Facing greater scrutiny, Sacramento area yoga studios explore business model changes
Yoga instructors can be as flexible as they want with their sun salutations and downward dog poses. But when it comes to labor laws, the rules are rigid.
A recent crackdown on the yoga market has pushed some local studio owners to change the way they pay instructors to comply with state regulations distinguishing employees from independent contractors. The rules add complexity to the already-challenging task of owning a studio in a crowded yoga market.
Under California labor law, employers whose workers are officially classified as employees must take on associated costs such as payroll taxes, workers' compensation, overtime pay and reimbursement for business expenses, according to the state Department of Industrial Relations. While the policy has been in place for many years, yoga studio owners say the department in recent months has focused on their market, accusing studio owners of misclassifying employees as independent contractors.
The distinction lies in the amount of control given to the worker. If the employer has the right to direct and control the manner and means by which the work is performed, the worker is an employee. If the employer does not have the right of direction and control, the worker will generally be an independent contractor, according to the IRS' employee determination guide.
Erin Ross, owner of McKinley Park studio The Yoga Workshop, heard about the distinction from her accountant this spring. Realizing she could face an audit for misclassifying her instructors and already struggling with overhead cost, Ross made a drastic business decision. On June 1, she ceased traditional operations at the 1-year-old studio and opened what she's calling a "yoga co-op."
Until this month, Ross balanced a tight budget that included rent, facility costs, branding expenses and a $25 per-class payment for each of her seven yoga instructors, plus incentive pay for instructors who drew in the most students. The 50 or so people who entered the dimly lit, high ceilinged practice room each week paid $18 for drop-in classes and $79 and up for monthly membership, but it wasn't enough. Adding on employee payroll taxes and other costs would have put the studio under, Ross said.
"I was under the impression there would just be tons of people that would want to come because of the neighborhood, and they have, it's just slow growing," she said, citing increased competition in the Sacramento yoga market. "It was just too hard ... something had to change."
State regulators usually discover employee/contractor violations during a field inspection or through a wage claim, said DIR spokesman Peter Melton.
"Someone who is a contractor but has to work in the same manner as a typical worker – if there's no distinguishing them from an employee – they could be misclassified," he said. "If all (the workers) do is use the space at the studio, that might be an independent contractor."
At the new co-op version of The Yoga Workshop, professionally trained instructors who want to teach pay Ross $25 to $45 per class to rent the space, depending on the time slot, and charge their students a per-class or weekly/monthly rate. Workshop visitors no longer purchase memberships for the entire studio, and instructors have full control over the content of the class – putting them squarely in the independent contractor zone, Ross said.
With nine instructors currently signed up for the co-op and plenty of rental slots still open, Ross said the change is already bringing her closer to the $3,200 overhead she pays each month – an amount she reduced by cutting her budget earlier this year. Anything she doesn't make comes out of pocket.
In addition to providing a little financial breathing room, the co-op model encourages instructors to get more creative with their practice, Ross said.
Bella Dreizler, a local yoga veteran who taught sporadically at The Yoga Workshop before signing up for a co-op slot, said she's looking forward to being able to teach a blend of yoga and dance called "Rock & Roll," and to rent the space on a weekly basis so she can take time off on occasion.
Still, with the studio no longer selling memberships, each teacher will need to work harder to draw in his or her own following.
"If you're a new teacher starting out, that's not going to happen," Dreizler said. "For them to do this would be very risky."
At Yoga Shala, a cozy studio in the heart of midtown, co-owner Tyler Langdale responded to stricter tax regulations in the opposite manner: he made all of his instructors employees as of this January. Ultimately, his goal is to provide "a home for teachers to grow roots," while also operating "within the letter of the law," he said. Providing more consistency and stability to his instructors aligns with the studio's overall philosophy, he said.
While Langdale has seen financial ups and downs during Yoga Shala's five years in business, he said he's learned to ride out tough times and stay committed to the practice and to his staff, even when it means a financial loss.
"They keep reminding me that no matter how hard it is, no matter how high the overhead-to-profit ratio is, it's my responsibility to open the door every day," he said. "No matter all of this, I get to show up and I get to live in a way that I want to and be surrounded by amazing people."
Still, competition in the Sacramento area has made it difficult for some studio owners to stay afloat.
There are 41 businesses in Sacramento that offer yoga, according to the city's Business Operation Tax Information directory, including individual practitioners with business licenses. Records show that eight businesses in this category have shuttered since 2013.
Practice Yoga on 16th Street was the most recent to close this March. The crux of the problem, said owner Jim Cahill, was that the Sacramento yoga market is dominated by what he called "fast-food yoga" studios that teach power vinyasa with a focus on fitness rather than what he considers traditional practice. His offerings, some of which featured a "yoga wall" for meditation and stretching, did not draw as many participants as the studios run by "slender young women in spandex, maybe with tattoos, maybe lighting incense and talking spiritual talk."
"I was not willing to subsidize for the rest of my life, and the subsidy was considerable," he said. "I thought if I could get it started, we'd really have something. I tried; it didn't work. What can you do?"
Sammy Caiola: (916) 321-1636, @SammyCaiola


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How Restrictive Covenants Can Limit Your Rights as a Property Buyer
Florida real estate transactions are often complicated by a myriad of legal factors, not the least of which are zoning and development restrictions. Before you purchase any residential or commercial property in the Florida, you need to be aware of any covenants or local ordinances that may affect your use of the property. And you should never assume that a restriction is unenforceable or even unlikely to be enforced. Remember, there is always some third party that may have an interest in a particular development restriction.
Court Rules Condo Residents Can Enforce Restrictions on Construction of Neighboring Hotel
Consider this recent case from West Palm Beach. The subject of this litigation is a parcel of property leased by the City to a private company. The original lease, executed in 1979, included language restricting development on the property. Of interest here, the lease said the entire property would be organized under "condominium ownership," with separate residential and commercial units. The commercial portion would then be further subdivided into two units, with the condominium association operating all three units.
Under the original lease, buildings on the commercial units could not be taller than four stories. In addition, the subsequent condominium declaration said that no building on one of the commercial units (known here as C-2) could exceed 75 feet in height. In 2007, the original assignee of the lease sold the C-2 parcel to another company, which in turn negotiated a deal with the City of West Palm Beach to construct a hotel. The City agreed to "waive" its rights under the lease to enforce the prior development restrictions, and the owner proposed to move forward with an eight-story hotel, nearly double the size permitted under the original restrictions.
However, several residents of the adjacent residential condominium objected. They maintained the original restrictions remained in force, which meant the hotel could not be taller than four stories and 75 feet in height, among other things. They filed a lawsuit seeking a judicial declaration that any development violating these restrictions required prior, unanimous approval from the City Planning Commission.
In response, the City argued the condo residents lacked standing to enforce the development restrictions. This question ultimately ended up before the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal, which held the residents "have standing as co-lessees and grantees from a common grantor to enforce the restrictive covenants found in the lease against the owner of Unit C-2." In plain English, there is a single lease, under which both the residents and the owner of C-2 are tenants. As co-lessees, the residents have every right to "enforce building restrictions found in the lease" since it is part of a "general building scheme" and the restrictions were designed to provide "mutual and reciprocal benefits to all of the unit owners."
Seek Advice from a Florida Real Estate Closing Lawyer
Cases like the one discussed above illustrate why you need to work with a qualified Real Estate Attorney before entering into any contract for the purchase and sale of residential or commercial property. You never know what restrictive covenants or local rules might limit your rights going forward as the property owner. That is why it is critical to identify and address these issues prior to closing. If you are thinking about or are ready to purchase property in Florida, start by calling our office in St. Petersburg, Florida, at 727-537-6818, to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced Real Estate Attorneys today!


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Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Asking Price: $19,500
Key Features
- Model Year: 1995
- Odometer: 135K
- Engine: 5 Cylinders
- Transmission: Automatic
Seller Information
- Seller Type: Private Owner
- Name: Not Provided
- Phone: See Below
- Email: See Below
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I'm in the Vancouver area and own a 1995 Volkswagon W Rialta owner, QD Model, Campervan.
I love it, but I'm looking to trade for a smaller campervan or sell for cash, or a swap plus cash. I am also interested in virtual assets, like websites, patents, deeds, cryptos or travel. I'd also be interested in sharing ownership of the van with somebody who was willing to invest in upgrading it.
The Rialta is good to make a home in for a while, for travelling and then staying in place, however I like to travel somewhere new every day and would prefer something smaller, faster, newer, with less features.
I know there's a lot of people who are specifically Rialta lovers out there, I get stopped by folks in my travels who want one or want to talk about them, so I'll just leave this in case anybody's got a great swap for me.
Here's what I know about it:
– 1995 Rialta QD model: Has 4 Captains Chairs and two benches. Can sit 8 or sleep 4 in two fold down double beds.
– Volkswagon and Winnebago collaboration on a Eurovan chassis with 5cyl engine
– 135,000 Miles
– I traded a near new Harley for it worth about $15k in the fall and have put $13,000 in upgrades:
Here's the work I just had done this spring and have receipts for:
– New house Air Conditioner for the rooftop, fantastic fan, full professional resealing, updated sound system speakers, amp and deck, new carburetor for the generator, new power centre, new fuel pump, idle control valve, some tranny work, inspections, and some wall repairs.
Here's what's not working:
– I replaced the fridge with a high end plug-in cooler. I've found this better than a fridge. It's colder, and there is a socket to plug it in where the fridge and you can take it out and plug it into the outside sockets and enjoy cold drinks and food outside. But the counter needs fixing.
– I had it looked at before a big trip and they were fine, but last time I drove it I found the brakes a bit spongey.
– The house door needs new handle mechanism. It only locks from inside at present.
– all Vw campers recommend adding a transmission cooler.
– as close to $20k as I can get. Any less and I'll keep it, so don't bother offering
– I am looking to trade for a smaller, lighter van of similar value ($20k-$30k Canadian, obvious less US). I want a quick, easy deal so I can be on the road south for a month long trip soon after. A mix of cash and a van is fine.
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AI in simple terms for hotels and 4 more stories
Is Making Easy Travel Booking Wrong?
In theory booking travel will become easier through assistants. In fact it might become so easy it could be commoditised just like buying (really expensive) light bulbs. But maybe that's wrong. Maybe spending time browsing, searching, looking for the best deal etc is the whole point. It could be. I don't think there is an absolute answer. The trick will be finding the right balance between the satisfaction of having found the right deal while avoiding the remaining frustration.
When Pipes Replace Brands
We've witnessed the change. A few decades ago Brands were the power of distribution. Branded hotels has an incredible distribution advantage over non-branded hotels. Branding a hotel was like plugging into a power line. Distribution systems were hardly known. Today things are quite different, travelers are more aware of distributors (the pipes) than the brands. But what happens next? Do these pipes (OTAs) get replaced by newer pipes (AI providers)?
The Battle for Customer Ownership
We understand the problem. But there are two concepts that need a bit of work. First "customer ownership" is really a concept from the 80s (ok maybe 90s). In today's world I don't think anybody owns customers. Customers don't marry brands anymore, they have affairs. And if we replace the concept of ownership with seduction it might work a bit better. The second is the battles, of course we like to talk about battles. But rather than battling within the industry let's try to work on battling the innovation inertia that we need, to build better relations to guests. Hospitality is the best industry at caring for customers. How do we take those skills and grow them beyond the hotel walls. To the before and after experiences?
The Next Hotel Tech Phase is CRM
There have been three major technology advances in hospitality, the first was PMS, then came channel managers to manage the online distribution change, then came reputation management tools followed by revenue management systems (still a lot of work to be done there). The next big technology advance at hotel level is CRM. The question is where does the definition of CRM begin and end for a hotel. Repeat buyers in individual hotels is only about 10% of the business in most cases. Does the CRM pick up on first interaction? Does it end on check-out? All this and more needs work, but the fact remains, interacting with the guests, helping them arrive, helping them during their stay and following up afterwards is interesting for experience and revenue.
Demystifying AI for Hotels
I had the chance to work with Avvio and try and understand AI for hotels. What is hype, what is real and more. A lot of it is hype. In many many cases tech companies throw the AI word behind anything that the customer can't see which is mildly complex. And technically it might be true. But does that mean it will improve results for hotels? In many cases no. I don't think AI will change everything on the flip of a switch. But as Booking recently said, in a few years there will be AI behind just about every touch point on their funnel. One designer once told me the emotional impact is in the big things, but the experience is in the little things. I think AI will affect the little things.


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WB, Wb, or wb may refer to:
The Socialist Propaganda League was a tiny socialist group active in London from circa 1911 to 1951.
The League was formed as a result of an early dispute in the Socialist Party of Great Britain and of the optimistic belief of the Party's founder members that the socialist revolution was near. A group of members around Henry Martin and Augustus Snellgrove wanted the Party to take a definitive stand on the attitude socialist delegates elected to parliament or local councils would take towards reform measures proposed by one or more of the capitalist parties.
In February 1910 a letter from "W.B. (Upton Park)" was sent to the Socialist Standard asking,
The perspective of this small group of members was that no reform of capitalism could ever be supported by the party claiming to represent working-class interests as it was not the job of socialists to take part in the running of capitalism. Any attempt to do so would run counter to the famous 'hostility clause' of the Party's Declaration of Principles. The Standard's reply on the matter, backed by the Party's Executive Committee, stated that
Postcode district boundaries: Bing / Google
The W (Western and Paddington) postcode area, also known as the London W postcode area is a group of postcode districts covering part of central and part of west London, England. The area originates from the Western (W1) and Paddington (W2-14) districts of the London postal district.
The Western district consists of the single original W1 postal district. The area it covers is of very high density development and it has been subdivided into a number of smaller postcode districts. Where districts are used for purposes other than the sorting of mail, such as use as a geographic reference and on street signs, the W1 subdivisions continue to be classed as one 'district'. In June 2000 there was a recoding of the area with the W1M, W1N, W1P, W1R, W1V, W1X and W1Y districts replaced.
The mail centre for W1 is London Central and for W2-14 is Greenford.
Deliveries for W1 (and for WC1 and WC2) came from the Western District Office office on Rathbone Place, until it was decommissioned. This office was a stop on the former London Post Office Railway, which has been mothballed since 2003. The Western District Office was initially located on Wimpole Street, which was also a stop on the London Post Office Railway.
Tomorrow's coming 'round
A hair-pin curve in the road
She's got a run in her stocking
And she's missing the heel of her shoe
Got up this morning rolled out of bed
I spilled a diet coke
Called my mother said, "Hi"
What I meant to say was, "Why is your life a joke?"
Then, I went down to that ugly bar and
I clicked my heels three times just like you said
And I climbed that road to your empty house
The anticipation was a turn on
But you let me down
'Coz, I stood on that empty street alone
I said, "I'm ready for my close up now, Mr. Demille"
I waited for the light, but it never shone
Well I wonder what you do with that expensive piece of land
That overlooks a billion years of history
I have a sneaking suspicion, you will never understand
Hey maybe I'll see you down by the Rocky and Bullwinkle
And we can talk to that charlatan psychic
And she can paint a prettier picture of your future
'Coz that day in my life, that day in my life
I dreamt tomorrow, had a prettier face
I dreamt tomorrow, would have better things to say
Than, "You look like shit, what's your problem, bitch?
You're legs feel like sandpaper, you can't do anything right"
'Coz that day, never should have taken place
'Coz this day, in my life still cannot explain
Why I listened in the first place to you?
Oh yeah, something else
I hope one day you call up your father
And you have the guts to tell him, how he hurt you
And he made you hurt another


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Population: 144 (2012 projection)
Elevation: 3,917 ft.
In 1890, the Pratt & Ferris Cattle Company controlled the valley where the town of Clearmont is located. By September 28, 1892, the original town of Clearmont was platted and filed with the county. The post office was established in 1892. Clearmont is said to have derived its name from the Clear Creek that flows nearby and the view of the Bighorn Mountains in the distance. In the early 1900's, Clearmont was a major shipping point for cattle and became a terminal point in 1914.
Clearmont Today
Today Clearmont remains a small farm and ranch community. Children may attend school in Clearmont from kindergarten through 12th grade, and families may attend one of two community churches. Community amenities include city water, sewer and garbage services, as well as a library and a park. Public safety is maintained by the Sheridan County Sheriff's department and the local volunteer fire department.
Several small businesses in Clearmont provide basic essentials and unexpected treasures. Also, there are a few particular points of interest in the area: the Clearmont Town Jail, built in 1922 and on the National Registry of Historic Places; and the Ucross Foundation art gallery, hosting numerous art exhibitions and a unique artists-in-residence program that draws participants from all over the world.
If you have any questions about the Clearmont/Arvada area, please contact: Clearmont Town Hall (307) 758-4465


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I always grow reflective in these dying days of the year (so much so that I can start to appear like a high-vis jacket!). Sorry, I'll dispense with the jokes (alleged) and stick to the point.
Which is this - I'm trying not to get nostalgic, downbeat, and feel the weight of the passage of time, and instead to look forwards.
So, here we go, in my final blog of 2012, a glance towards the new year as it looms large upon us.
One of the great experiences of this year was the play, An Unnecessary Murder, and people kindly... Read more
I don't like failing, but on this occasion I've realised there's no choice. And strangely, I'm not in the slightest upset by it.
Before Xmas came upon us, I'd decided to give myself a couple of days off from writing. Just two, nothing excessive, only a little break to recharge over the festive season.
No chance! Not a hope.
I lasted a couple of hours at most. Then my mind wandered to a new plot I've been thinking about for a tvdetective book. Some fresh ideas sparked. And there I was, grabbing a pad and busily writing them all down. ... Read more
Sad to report at this festive time of year, but I've come up against a conflict.
It's one familiar to writers of crime novels, but that's not to say it makes it any easier to resolve. 'tis this - how to make minor characters feel real when you've only got a limited amount of words to lavish upon the poor creatures.
It comes down to the old debate between plot and character lead books. The majority of a crime novel tends to be dominated by the plot, so that's where the mass of the writing has to go.
You're always... Read more
I haven't answered a question for a while, so 'tis that time again - and it's a good and timely one, as so often they are.
I've been asked this - how do I feel in the run up to a book being published?
Excitement is the headline. Not a day goes by without me thinking about it. A seasonal comparison is that it's like having an extended advent calendar. I do tend to mark off each day in my mind.
The publication date for the new tvdetective book - all being well with the editing etc. -... Read more
The new book is complete and has been sent off to the publishers.
I'm still not allowed to tell you the title. It's being kept back, ready for the trumpeting of the marketing launch.
But I can say that it's number six in the tvdetective series, it's 98,000 words long, and - yet again - one of the main themes is justice and revenge, that old Hall favourite.
The body count is quite high for one of my books (I'm not usually that bloodthirsty, but must have been in a grim mood when I was planning it), there are explosions... Read more
That sounds rather melodramatic (and perhaps very me), but what I mean is the last word on the cruise.
Now that I'm back on the lovely firm land, the wonderful stuff that doesn't bob up and down all the time, I've been doing a little reflecting (yes, ok, that's also very me.)
It's been interesting how many people have referred to my "jolly" and "holiday", since I've been back, when I have to say the cruise was neither of the above.
I know it was a trip overseas, and to some fine places, and I'm grateful for that. But... Read more
We're less than 24 hours from home, and so 'tis time for a few final thoughts on this cruising adventure.
Firstly, I'll be a good professional (for once) and do the work bit.
The final lecture, the R in my MURDER acronym has been delivered. It stood for ridiculousness, and contained some of the strange and bizarre experiences that can befall a TV reporter and author. And there are plenty of them, believe me.
The idea was to cheer us up as the end of the hols neared. And it seemed to work. As so often, the favourite story... Read more


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Photos: Patience Jonathan, Other Dignitaries Attend Billionaire Emmanuel Iwuanyawu's 75TH Birthday Party
Billionaire business tycoon, member, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu over the weekend celebrated his 75th birthday.
Many eminent Nigerians including former First Lady Patience Jonathan, Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha, Victoria Azikwe, Lady Aguiyi Ironsi, ex Governor's Achike Udenwa, Ikedi Ohakim, Senator's Ibrahim Mantu, Osita Izunaso, Sam Daddy Anyanwu, Hope Uzodinma, Abaribe, Hon Emeka Ihedioha, President Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Amb George Obiozor, were in attendance.
The colorful celebration held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
Photos below:
Photo credit: Omoboriowo Michael
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a theoretic measurement of the capacity of a species to survive or to compete successfully.
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An estimate of the maximum capacity of living things to survive and reproduce under optimal environmental conditions.
biotic potential
the possible growth rate of a population of organisms under ideal conditions, which include an absence of predators and an unlimited availability of nutrients and space for expansion.
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This fine reputation is well-deserved. We have a long and continuing history of academic excellence, visible today in the results of national testing and the quality of our student support programs. We value discipline and good manners and have a compulsory uniform policy endorsed by our P&C Association. At Central today our aim is to widen our tradition of excellence to encompass new learnings and methodologies. Our educational programs are progressive and holistic in approach. We offer all students the opportunity to participate in a balanced program of academic, social, physical and cultural learning. Our enrichment programs encourage students to demonstrate their talents in sport, academic subject areas, leadership, team participation, instrumental music, singing and other interest areas. Our curriculum is constantly monitored and improved and we are developing innovative and exciting units of work to promote higher order thinking. Information and Communication Technologies are facilities integral to all subject areas and we have state-of-the-art hardware available to all students. Students with special needs are welcomed and receive appropriate and timely assistance.
Ipswich Central State School provides high quality resources and services. Our students, families and staff are our primary and most valued resource. My staff and I invite you to become a member of our school community and share your vision for your child's educational future here at Central.
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In honor of Olu and Lanre's little one finally joining them in this world, I wanted to show you the whole shoot.
On a gorgeous fall day, we drove to the gorgeous Kelso beach on the Niagara Escarpment. On the way up, in the midst of chatting, I say, "I can tell Olu will be the most adoring father".
Lane looks down at the life inside of her and smiles knowingly while saying, "You can tell that, huh? Yes, it will be hard for him not to spoil her".
Note: These people are gorgeous, they put the autumn colors to shame with their joy. Kthatsall.
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An opportunity for fully-funded PhD studentships is currently being offered by the Faculty of Business and Law. Starting January 2019.
The closing date for applications is the 1 October 2018
About the studentship
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We are looking for applications from strong candidates who are wishing to complete a PhD project in a subject area that aligns with the Faculty's research strengths. You can explore the Business and Law research groups and centres for further information on these research strengths.
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We would maintain some jobs and capture some the $759,000 timber-revenue loss projected this year by municipal treasurer Mark Frame.
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May 8th, 2016. * Ascension of the Lord *
Dear Parishioners,
As we are preparing our Parish's 75th anniversary celebration I would to take the words of Pope Francis "How am I doing on this Christian journey?". Pope Francis says that there are four types of Christians
1. the mummified Christian : those who do not move or journey forward and they like an (embalmed) mummy. They are slightly 'paganized' Christians: who are there, who stay still and don't go forward in their Christian lives, who don't make the Beatitudes bloom in their lives, who don't do Works of mercy… they are motionless. They don't do evil but they don't do good deeds.
2. the vagabond Christian: those who travel here and there but doesn't know where they are going. They are wanderers in the Christian life. During their life they turn here and there and thus lose the beauty of drawing close to Jesus in the Jesus' life. They lose their way because they are constantly turning and often this turning is wrong and takes them to a dead end. Turning so many times, and then they don't know how to get out. They have lost that call from Jesus. They don't have a compass to get out and they keep on turning and searching.
3. the stubborn Christian : these types of Christians realize that they are taking the wrong direction but worst still they insist it's the right path and don't heed the voice of our Lord, telling them to turn back and take the correct path.
4. the half way Christian: those who are seduced by the beauty of an object and they stop half way, fascinated by what they see, by some idea, a proposal or a landscape. And they stop! Christian life is not a fascination: it's the truth! It's Jesus Christ!" Whatever we are let us ask the Holy Spirit to guide us in our journey. Pope Francis said that Jesus' way "is full of consolations, glory and also the Cross. But always with peace in our souls.
Sincerely in Christ,
Father Nicolas
Our Lady of Mercy School
School Office: (604) 526-7121
Principal: Neva Grout
Email: [email protected]
website: www.ourladyofmercy.ca
RCIA (Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults)
RCIA is for you if you are an adult in need of Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation or just want to know more about your Catholic Faith. We are now accepting registrations and inquiries. Please email [email protected] or call Thelma at .
Session begins at 7:00 pm every Thursday in the church basement.
PREP (Classes for Children in Public School)
If your child does not attend a Catholic school and wishes to receive the sacraments that is First Holy Communion, Confirmation, he/she must attend the PREP classes starting in September. Registration forms for 2016-2017 are NOW AVAILABLE in the foyer of the church. Kindly complete the form and submit it to the parish office. Classes ongoing on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Marivic at – or email: [email protected] for information.
YOUTH MINISTRY All
the parish youth from Grade 6 & 7 (Junior) and high school (Senior) are invited for one hour session 4-5pm every Friday in the church basement. Please contact Melanie at – email: [email protected]
Simplified Sunday readings and explanation for children aged 3-7. LWC is offered during Sunday Masses (9am and 11am ).
Sunday Mass Schedule :
Saturday Mass of Anticipation: 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am
Weekday Mass Schedule :
Monday – Thursday: 8:15am
Friday : 9:00am and 7:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am
Public Holidays : 9:00 am
Indonesian Mass: 6:30 pm (1st & 3rd Saturday of the month)
Filipino Mass: 7:00 pm (1st Sunday of the month)
Confession: 30 minutes prior to Masses or upon request.
Perpetual Adoration Chapel: Open every day. For more information, please call the parish office.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday: 9:45am to 6:15pm , with Divine Mercy Novena/Chaplet at 3:00 pm & Benediction at 6:30 pm.
Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: Every Wednesday after morning Mass and at 6:30 pm in the Church.
The Sacrament of Marriage: At least six months notice must be given to the Pastor
The Sacrament of Baptism: Parish families who wish to have a child baptized should be registered in the parish. Please visit the Parish Office to register. Mandatory attendance of Preparation Class for parents and godparents. Class is held every last Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. (Note: Baptisms are scheduled on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 12:30 pm)
5:00 pm : Sophie Duarte – Birthday
9:00 am : † Leonardo Sr. & Leonardo Jr. Prades
11:00 am : † Eufrosina Reyes
8:15 am : Ana Couto – Thanksgiving
8:15 am : Ana Couto – for the souls in purgatory
8:15 am : Eleonora Favaro – Special Intention
8:15 am : Fely Tuala's twins – Birthday
9:00 am : † Antonio & Jaime Couto
7:00 pm : † Luisa S. Facultad
9:00 am : † Ricardo & Calixta Semblante
If you wish to offer for a Mass intention, please come to the parish office.
Year of Mercy Reflections
"The invocation of God's mercy needs to rise up from the depth of hearts filled with suffering, apprehension and uncertainty, and at the same time yearning for an infallible source of hope…With the eyes of our soul we long to look into the eyes of the merciful Jesus…"
– St. John Paul the Great
Weekly Catechism:
Paragraph 2. "Conceived by the Power of the Holy Spirit and Born of the Virgin Mary".
Mary's virginal motherhood in God's plan
502 The eyes of faith can discover in the context of the whole of Revelation the mysterious reasons why God in his saving plan wanted his Son to be born of a virgin. These reasons touch both on the person of Christ and his redemptive mission, and on the welcome Mary gave that mission on behalf of all men.
503 Mary's virginity manifests God's absolute initiative in the Incarnation. Jesus has only God as Father. "He was never estranged from the Father because of the human nature which he assumed . . . . He is naturally Son of the Father as to his divinity and naturally son of his mother as to his humanity, but properly Son of the Father in both natures."161
504 Jesus is conceived by the Holy Spirit in the Virgin Mary's womb because he is the NewAdam, who inaugurates the new creation: "The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from heaven."162 From his conception, Christ's humanity is filled with the Holy Spirit, for God "gives him the Spirit without measure."163 From "his fullness" as the head of redeemed humanity "we have all received, grace upon grace."164
505 By his virginal conception, Jesus, the New Adam, ushers in the new birth of children adopted in the Holy Spirit through faith. "How can this be?"165 Participation in the divine life arises "not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God."166 The acceptance of this life is virginal because it is entirely the Spirit's gift to man. The spousal character of the human vocation in relation to God 167 is fulfilled perfectly in Mary's virginal motherhood.
Prayers for the Sick
In your prayers, please remember the sick:Anaceto Rabang, Sydney Shanti, Marie Piche, Lourdes Andal, Eleonora Favaro and Miguel Concon.
Holy Communion: Any one who is shut-in and wishes to receive the Eucharist please let us know. If you have a loved one who is sick and needs our prayers, and would like to insert their name in the bulletin, kindly contact the office.
"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end."
This is a reminder of how we should live our lives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – putting God first in all that we do. Not only when I am at Mass and parish activities, but when I am in the world, at work or at school. Living gratefully and generously is a lifestyle, it's how I make all my decisions.
— Stewardship Office, The Archdiocese of St. Louis, http://archstl.org/stewardship/page/bulletin-inserts
We are very blessed to have Prof. Brook Herbert, who teaches Bible in the Catholic Pacific College to give a free bible study in our parish every Monday in the month of May and June from 1:30pm-3pm at the Children Room. Please bring Catholic bible, a note book and a pen.
May 9 First Sign: Changing water into wine John 2:1-11
May 16 Second Sign: Healing the Royal Official's Son John 4:43-54
May 30 Third Sign: Healing at the Pool of Bethsaida John 5:1-47
Come and be healed by the power of God. Let Him renew your mind, body and spirit. Mustard Seed Healing Ministry invites you to a Healing Prayer Service on May 14 after the 5 pm mass. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed during the entire service. A procession with the Blessed Sacrament will follow. Be touched by God's healing love. For information call at
OLM Youth Ministry will be holding a Kids Bible Camp for grade 1 to grade 5. There will be two separate camps. July 11-15 and August 8-12. The camp will include Bible stories, arts and crafts, outdoor and indoor swimming , hip hop ,dance and more. A 5 day camp cost is $70.00 which include breakfast, lunch, light afternoon snacks, two swimming passes and a hip hop dance lesson. July Camp deadline is July 4 and August Camp deadline is Aug 2. $10 extra cost will be applied for any registration forms handed after the deadline. Registration forms are available at the parish office, church foyer or email to [email protected] attn. Melanie
Each Friday, the Archdiocese of Vancouver sends out a newsletter to all who wish to subscribe. The Friday Report is emailed directly to you and contains the latest Archdiocesan news and events, calendar tidbits , links to B.C. Catholic newspaper articles, and website updates. To subscribe, visit http://rcav.org/friday-report/
St. Jerome said, "Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ." As Christians, it is important for us to know God's words, His will and salvific plan through His son, Jesus Christ. These have been revealed in the Bible. Therefore, it is important for us to read and to know the Bible. However, do you find it difficult to understand the Bible? Or, do you want to study it but do not know how to start? A workshop on the basics of Bible study will be held in our parish. It gives the participants the basic knowledge of the Bible and the approach of reading it from the Catholic perspective. On May 5 and 12, (2 sessions on Thursday) from 7 pm to 9 pm at Church Basement. Free but registration is required. A registration form is available at the church entrance or e-mail your name and phone number to [email protected] And don't forget to bring your bible to the workshop.
Join the local Church in celebration and prayer during the Mass of Ordination of Mark McGuckin and Lucio Choi on Saturday, May 14, at 12pm at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver. For more info, please visit vocationsvancouver.ca/
If you or someone you know is considering a call to the priesthood or religious life: don't remain in the dark! Please talk to your pastor or to the Vocations Director, Fr. Bryan Duggan, at 604 785 7088 or [email protected] For all of us this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday", is a chance to publically fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes. You can find many resources to promote a culture of vocations on our website: www.vocationsvancouver.ca
Please remember your parish when you make your will (estate). Thank You!
Domestic Abuse Services: Help Line 604.640.7549
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Sacristan : Alberto
Altar Servers : Gustav Jr.
Project Advance : George
5:00 pm Mass Choir : Cherry
9:00 am Mass Choir : Mabel , Roy
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Children's Liturgy : Corsaire
Youth Ministry : Melanie
Bible Study : Jude
Catholic Women's League : Elaine
Knights of Columbus : Raphael , Gustav Sr.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults : Thelma
Parish Religious Education Program : Marivic ,
Legion of Mary (English) : Terri
Legion of Mary (Spanish) : Alondra
Legion of Mary (Junior-English) : Ferdeliza
Couples for Christ : Gerry
Handmaids of the Lord : Bennie
Opus Dei (Ladies) : Melanie
Opus Dei (Gents) : John
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul : Brad
Migrant Workers : Ralph
Mustard Seed : Mario


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We're back in India for our 3rd round of production. An excellent way to start the year!
After a slew of early mornings to line things up for our team to get to work, we brought ourselves to Hyderabad to visit DAMA again, and Naturaloom for the first time, as part of our continuing endeavour to work with small artisans. They struck our eye on Instagram (how else does one find people these days?) for their colourful ikat fabrics.
Mahesh Ganji, whose family has been in the ikat business for over 40 years, was kind enough to walk us through their dyeing and weaving process and the intricate manner in which they construct the patterns on graph paper. We were dazzled by their array of designs and colours, and found it difficult to not just take samples of everything.
After a good couple of hours of him and his team patiently answering our questions about thread counts, single ikat vs. double ikat, we took our leave feeling inspired and vowing to return and visit their weaving center the next time.
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6/9/18 Last Monday we announced our decision, with regret, to close Valentines Old Time Dance Club. We feel that there is too little prospect of it's growing. We are an ageing group and it takes only a bit of bad weather, a couple of injuries or a holiday to pull the attendance down so we have only two or three couples dancing. Quite apart from the financial consideration, it's not so much pleasure for any of us. So we are having a party on the 1st of October to say our farewells and, hopefully, we can have some of the past members from the last seventeen years to be there at the end.
27/7/18 Apologies to everyone for about cancelling last week, but we were so few and those who may have come would be taking health risks. We hope to see you all next week.
5/7/18 Congratulations to Jim & Truda on their diamond wedding today.
27/6/18 The midsummer party was quite well attended, despite two regular members being away, and we all had a good time. We had visitors and retired members too, some of whom we hadn't seen since last year some time. We did end up sacrificing a couple of dances to the food break which we took early so that the food wouldn't get spoiled by the excessive heat. We combined midsummer with Pam's 90th birthday. Pam is still a fine dancer despite a few health issues. This posting is a day early because tomorrow we will be attending John Lincoln's funeral in Oxford.
31/5/18 Valentines midsummer dance party will be on 25th. June this year. There will be light refreshments and drink provided and a programme of not too challenging dance. So bring some friends and have a good time. If you are not a member you will still be most welcome and you may even want to make it a habit.
28/5/18 4.45pm Just found out that Tony's funeral will take place on Thursday June 7th. at St. Andrew's church in Girton, at 12.15. I have been away and may have missed a call from Margaret, but this was posted in the Cambridge Evening News and relayed to me on my return.
19/5/18 10.00am I just heard that Tony died this morning. Our love and support go to Margaret and her family. Tony was always cheerful and friendly, no matter how rough he was feeling. He was frustrated when dancing became too much to cope with. I shall post the funeral date as soon as I know it.
17/5/18 I was a bit premature with Archie's birthday. It is not till June 5th. No doubt he will survive long enough to enjoy it, I hear he is in excellent health. I heard from Margaret Bateman this morning. She has had a new heart valve and is in good health. The bad news is that Tony is in hospital having had a stroke. He is unconscious but said to fighting for his life. Sheila's slipped discs are improving so she can get around her house now.
9/5/18 Our congratulations go to Archie Crook on having yet another birthday. Happy birthday Archie!
19/3/18 The club will be closed for Easter bank holiday, also the 9th. of April, since most of our members will be on the Sandown holiday. We look forward to seeing you all when you get back.
1/3/18 Sorry we had to cancel the last session, but the weather was unsafe. It is not fair to ask folk to come out in dangerous conditions. For various reasons we can't recycle that programme as we might normally do so it has been modified.
14/2/18 Our party went very well and we got some nice feedback. We had some visitors who are always welcome, the extra folk makes so much more atmosphere. The only slip up was that we forgot the spot prizes for the progressive dance. There was plenty of food for which we thank Carol. She produced a fine spread, despite having a lot of pain(she's a real trooper).
8/2/18 This week 12/2/18 is our Valentines birthday party. We hope to see loads of people: dancers, exdancers and prospective dancers. So if you know of anyone in any of those categories bring them along. It's an all catered do, so all you need is some shoes.
1/2/18 Next week is our valentines birthday so there will be food and drink on the house. It would be nice to have everyone, new, old and casual, to help us into our seventeenth year. So don't wait to be asked, just pick up your shoes and come along.
18/1/18 Last week we were a bit thin on the ground due to the dreaded flu bug. We did, however, have a new couple to join us. They are Jane & Al. Jane danced with us five or six years back but has brought her new partner with her. We hope they had fun and will make a habit of it, as we think they will enjoy it even more as they acquire more skill.
4/1/18 Our New Years party went very well. We were forty strong, exceeding our expectation. People brought lots of lovely food and everyone took part and helped out where necessary. David Ingley was on great form despite doing a New Years Eve. We saw people we haven't seen for ages: even Margaret & Tony. Tony is in a wheelchair but seemed happy to be there while Margaret got a bit of dancing. Thanks to everyone who came for all your support.
15/12/17 One o-clock today. Ann just rang to say that Perter"s funeral will be at 11.15 at the west chapel of Cambridge crematorium. Afterwards there will be a meet at Caldicote social club. It will be good for Ann to see some of us there.
14/12/17 We had to close last time for bad weather so this weeks programme is recycled from last week. We must sadly announce the death of Peter Doggett. Peter was one of our main teachers and mentors when we came back to Old Time in 1996-7. He and Ann ran a club at Comberton junior school. They were very kind and patient and encouraging. Then Peter injured his foot and felt the need to quit dancing . We later bought his sound kit and most of his CDs when we started Valentines. Our sympathy and good wishes go to Ann at this difficult time.
7/12/17 We attended Sheila's Sandown Christmas dance on Sunday. It went very well, as one would expect with Sheila's organisation and hard work. The sad part was news of Ena's passing. Her funeral is at St. Nicholas' church in Stevenage on the 19th. at 1pm.
15/11/17 On new years day we will have a bring and share party from 2.00pm till 5.30pm and to make it a bit more special, I have asked David Ingley to play the music. So line up all your friends as guests so as to make it big happy meeting.
25/10/17 I am posting updates today instead of Thursday because Janie and I are off to Eastbourne tomorrow, ready to dance at OTDS autumn balls. We hope you are all pleased with the enamel club badges. They seem to have been popular. We are considering having some cloth embroidered badges from the same supplier. Would this be of interest to anyone? There are examples of their work here.
28/09/17 We attended Joyce's funeral last Monday. It was a friendly affair where we met people we hadn't seen for ages including, Peter & Anne Doggett who had one of the Comberton clubs in the 1990s and danced with Valentines after they retired. Chris from Abbot's Langley was there and after the wake he spent the rest of the afternoon with Janie and I, then joined us for a club night of dancing. We were all very pleased to welcome him.
16/09/17 Joyce's Funeral will take place at the East Chapel in Cambridge crematorium. on Monday 25th of Sept. at 12.15. The family ask for no flowers, but you may make a donation to the motor neuron charity if you wish.
The enamel badges are now available. Please do collect your badge next time you are at the club, if you asked for one. We hope that wearing your badge will give you the opportunity to talk about the club to those who might be interested in joining us.
14/09/17 I have to report the passing of Joyce Fordham last Saturday. She would have been 93 in November. As yet I have no funeral date but I shall post it when I know. Jim and Joyce were our main mentors when Janie and I came back to old time dancing. They were always supportive of our efforts and taught us that "If you're going to do it, do it by the script."
4/09/17 Janie and I danced at Abott's Langley last night (Wednesday). We were made very welcome and had a nice dance. If you're out that way on a Wednesday we recommend it. Chris is a very good host.
Tony's hip operation was aborted part way through because the team reckoned that he could not take any more anaesthesia. So he is home again. We hope that, with a bit of help and technical support Tony & Margaret can have a happy life despite their problems.
Kathleen & John have had their troubles too: she having fallen and injured her shoulder and collar bone but when I spoke to Kath the other day she seemed quite up-beat and optimistic for a bit of dancing in the not too distant future.
Members will want to know that Tony went into hospital on Tuesday for his long awaited hip operation. We send our best wishes and hopes for a full recovery.
The Party seemed to go off quite well and folk appeared happy so we are happy. Any feed back would be welcome.
The midsummer dance/party will be on 19th.of June. It will be fully catered so all you need to do is turn up ready to dance and have some fun.
Business as usual this week but remember we have another bank holiday coming up so get your dancing in while you can.
20/5/17 Enamel Club Badges
We are considering having some enamel club badges made for Valentines, similar to these. Please let us know if you would be interested. They are made by a well established UK firm, who have been making badges for more than 60 years. We do think you will like them. It's a good way to promote our club, which does need new members.
The club will be closed on the 10th. of April because most members are away that week with the Sandown holiday. The following week is a bank holiday so that will be a blank as well. We wish you all a very happy holiday.
Thanks go to all the members who helped out with leads and various other aspects of running the club in Janie's absence last Monday. Janie seems to be much better now and, with a bit of luck, we can return to normal this week.
We have had lots of encouraging feedback from the party. I thought it went well, the dancing was good and so was the food. So spread the word and bring your friends on club nights.
The 13th of February will be our Valentines anniversary party and of course you are all invited. It will be fully catered so all you need to do is turn up and dance. If you are not a regular member please let us know you are coming so we cater enough.
We had a very successful dance on 2nd Jan. There was a good attendance, although there were some absentees due to illness. The food everyone brought was just perfect. We could hardly have wished for better. It's all down to you lovely dancers.
After next week we will have our break till 2/1/17, That is bank holiday Monday. That meeting will be from 2pm till 5.30pm. We'll have a bring and share and a lot of lovely dancing. Bring and share some friends, if you can, as well.
The new version of this, our website, is now up and running. It's much easier for us to update than the old one. We hope you all find it easy to use and informative. It works well on phones and tablets as well as on computers.
I have just arranged for Elizabeth Harrison to play for us on the 21st. November so gather up your friends and bring them along to make her feel welcome.
We shall be dancing in Weymouth this weekend. We get back in time to dance on Monday so it is a nice easy programme. A cue for you to bring some new members and beginners.
THERE WILL BE NO DANCING AT VALENTINES ON THE 26th OF SEPTEMBER. I have a hospital appointment that I (Robin) cannot avoid and it will take up all afternoon and much of the evening and Janie is unlikely to be fit by then.
Janie was unwell yesterday and couldn't attend. Thanks go to all our members who stepped up to cover for her. We have some brave ladies who will help me to do the leads. I think the evening went quite well really.
Janie is a little better today and we hope she may be fit to go to Hemsby on Saturday.
Janie and I danced at Abridge on Sunday where we had a very nice do, part of which was a 100th birthday celebration for Vera Woodward, a long-time member.
This coming Sunday 2.00pm is Abridge's monthly dance I'm sure any of you would be welcomed there; they are nice bunch of folk. Then on the 27th you can dance at Hemsby village hall. That one starts at 7.30pm. I'm sure Brian would welcome some more dancers on a bank holiday weekend.
Our midsummer party seemed to go quite well although we missed some of our dancers due to ill health. We had some guests, which were very nice, especially since they travelled some way to be there. We do appreciate fresh members so if you know some likely candidates please bring them along.
Sorry this did.t get published as normal, there seems to have been some sort of error, probably my fault. On the 20th of June we will have our midsummer party with refreshments and drink provided. All we ask is that if you are not a regular please tell us you are coming so we provide enough food.
Thank you to all the members who helped so well tonight, whilst Janie was unwell. It speaks well of our membership that we can carry on without our main leader. I'm proud of you all.
On the 14th of March Valentines will not open because most of our members will be on a dance holiday.
Our Valentines party seemed to go well. The music and the food were both top class. We had visitors from several clubs and some old members who can't normally make it these days. The atmosphere was great and everyone went home happy. Our thanks go to everyone who helped in so many ways.
Don't forget to come on the 15th for our 15th birthday and Valentines celebration.
We have engaged Elizabeth Harrison to play for us at our Valentines party and Carol has agreed to cater for the buffet. We are inviting any dancers or potential dancers to join us that night. We would however like to know how many we are likely to have a few days in advance.
We wish you all a happy and healthy new year. Monday is our 2016 restart party and programme No. 700. If you have ever been to Valentines, we would love to see you again. If you have never been to Valentines, now is a good time to start.
Next week we shall have some mulled wine and the like. It will be our "close for Christmas" club night and it's a time when we welcome old members and possible new ones. There will be a welcoming easy programme and time to reconnect or make new friends. For those who can't get there: We wish you a very happy Christmas.
Tonight's dancing is cancelled because so few people are available. We will recycle the programme next week.
Last night's session was aborted due to fog and illness. The programme 694 will be used next week.
It's a bank holiday this coming week so there will be no dancing at Valentines. We hope you all have a pleasant bank holiday and we shall see you all, rested and refreshed, on the 7th of September.
It was very nice to have a visit from Pat & Tony of Luton on Monday. For those who didn't know, Pat & Tony do a great deal for several clubs and they deserve to be recognised.
On June 22nd we will have our midsummer party. It will be catered so all you need to do is turn up. It would be nice to see some of our less frequent callers so don't hold back, come and have some fun.
We hope you all had a good bank holiday and to see you all on Monday.
Just this week, then another bank holiday. So lets make the best of 18/5/15.
On the 27th of April we shall not be open. This is because most of our members will be away on a dance holiday and it will leave to few to make it fun. The week after that is a bank holiday so we have another week off. We hope to see you all again on 11th of May.
We wish you all had a happy and peaceful Easter. There will be no club night this Monday as it is a Bank holiday.
Monday 16th is the our name day. So we make a bit of a fuss. Come turned out for courting and ready to flirt and be frivolous.
Our Valentines party is set for 16th of February. It is an all catered do, so all you need is to turn up. It's a time when we like to see people that we rarely see, for whatever reasons. You are all most welcome but, if you are one of our strays or not a regular, let us know if you fancy coming so we can get the catering right.
Thank you to all the ladies who nobly lead with Janie in my absence on Monday. I hope it saved some risk of giving my cold to everyone. Janie, of cause, has not avoided it. R.
Happy New Year everybody, we look forward to seeing you all through the year for lots of great dancing. We kick off with our opening party on 5/1/15, which we will all provide for each other. Janie and Robin will bring the bubbly and other drinks.
Last night eight of us attended The Wilbury Wombles dance. It was well attended and we met a few more of Janice's dancers. I hope to see them again. The American supper worked out well, as usual and we all had a nice time. We hope to see people there again on Tuesday at 8.00pm.
Last night we decided that, due to lots of you going away next week, we will not open on the 1st.of December.
Our normal pre-Christmas party would have been on December the 15th but most of us will be there the day before that, eating and drinking, at the Sandown club's get-together and it could be a party too far. So we will have just mince pies and mulled wine on the 16th and have a welcome back bring and share party on January 5th.
Another visit from officers of the society. Paul and Hazel this time. We had met at Hemsby at Brian's dance on the Saturday night. Our chairman and his lady were on their way home to Bath: they drove home after the evening at Valentines, I'm not sure if that's devotion or madness.
It was nice to welcome Fred & Joyce when they visited us last week on their way home from Yarmouth. We hope they had a good time and will call again when passing.
We hope you all had a nice bank holiday and are not too rusty.
It was nice to welcome Bert & Christine on Monday night. We hope they find the dancing and company as enjoyable as we do.
Midsummer Madness was, we think, a great success. In no small measure due to Elizabeth Harrison's splendid music and of course Carol's excellent catering. There were 40 of us there, and it was great to have a few visitors, of whom at least one couple thought they might start being regulars.
We met a nice young organist called Elizabeth Harrison at Brian's Hemsby dance and decided to ask her if she would play for our Midsummer Party. Luckily she is available and it will be a treat to have live music. I didn't put it in before, but if you want to join in and are not one of our regulars, please gives us a call so we can get the numbers right on the catering. You would be welcomed anyway and it's always nice to have visitors.
Midsummer Party Night: It's all catered so just put on your glad rags and please bring a friend if you can.
Janie and I attended the funeral yesterday of Peter Jephson. He was a big character in old time dancing and he had good send off from a huge number of dancers, many of whom would have no club to dance at but for him and Pat. They travelled long distances to support clubs other than the two they ran in Luton.
Many of our members will be absent this week, on the Sandown Holiday. So programme 625 may be subject to change according to who turns up. We who remain hope the rest of you have a very nice week.
Some very sad news for our members. On Friday 7th of March Kathy Hull died. Our thoughts are with Ken and we offer whatever help and support we can. Her funeral will be on Friday 21st. at 11-00am in Ashwell church.
We had a good evenings dancing and a lot of good social last night. Plenty of people, including new members, Franny, Gwen and Terry. Vaughan took pictures and videos, he also took a place in The Lancers, and so we had three sets. Carol's catering was excellent as usual. Pictures are in the Gallery.
It's party time this week. So it will be a popular and not too hard programme. Just come and have fun.
We had two more new members on Monday night. Welcome then, to George and Lynn. They seemed to overcome their initial shock very well and we hope to see them on a regular basis. For the sake of our most recent members, we have a very basic teaching session on Saturday from 10am to 12noon.
Don't forget this will be our Valentines dance night! It's an all-catered do, so if you don't normally come let us know before hand so there's enough food and drink.
Monday was a good show despite having ten absentees. Jim and Truda turned up and were very welcome returnees. Ken also came for a second time and looked although he was getting back into it. We are well pleased and everyone seemed to be happy.
It was good to welcome Ken, a new member on Monday. We hope he had enough fun to keep his interest.
Happy New Year to you all. This year's resolution has to be to dance more and introduce more people to old time dancing.
We had a good dance with a bring and share party last night. With old friends and visitors, there was a great atmosphere and everyone appeared to have a good time. Two new pictures are in the gallery.
This will be Valentines' Pre-Christmas Party. Everyone is welcome; new members, old members, and non-members; the more the merrier. All you have to do is bring some food to share.
Sorry I'm late this week. We danced at the Society's autumn do, in Eastbourne and we left here on Thursday before I remembered to update the site. It was good dancing, but sadly Malcolm Wilce had been taken ill and was in hospital. David Ingley stepped up to cover on Friday, for which we are thankful, but Saturday & Sunday were to CDs. Janie and I came home today to prepare for club night tomorrow.
It was really nice to have a nearly full turnout on Monday the atmosphere was super and the dancing as good as can be.
Programme 600 this week: we must be getting something right! Not too bad for amateurs? We thank our membership for their loyalty and hope to continue to serve Old Time Dancing.
Tonight we heard that Gerry's funeral will be at Shepreth Church at 11.30 on Tuesday 8/10/13. On a happier note: Tony returned tonight with a new hip and he did several dances.
Sad news about Gerry Broughton. Gerry died this week. Our thoughts are with Sally at this difficult time. So far we have no date for the funeral.
The Sandown Dance was as good as ever and lots of us went to it. There was a very nice atmosphere and we all had a great time.
This time last year we all feared for the life of Wally's Anne. But last Monday she danced part of two dances. Congratulations Anne!
Sunday 15th is the Sandown Old Time Dancers Autumn Together. If anyone is interested they should talk to Sheila: we have her number.
Don't forget the venue change for this week.
It was nice to meet Keith & Lynn Kitson for the first time last night. We hope they had a nice evening and will make frequent appearances.
The change of venue for 19/8/13 is now confirmed the timings will stay the same. SG8 6PZ
The hall at Meldreth is repolishing the dance floor, so it is likely to be sticky for a week till it hardens, so we are likely to be at Shepreth village hall on that night. If this changes it will be posted here.
We had a good gathering for the Midsummer Party. It was lovely to see Peter & Ann again even though they didn't dance. I even remembered to take a picture, although by the time I got round to photographing the food, that Janie supplied, there was but little of it left. Thanks go to all those who helped so willingly with the chores like washing up and moving furniture. Janie & me were about done for by the end. We slept well and felt it had been worth the effort.
Quite a few of us went to the Sandown Old Time Dancers get together and it turned out very happy and enjoyable. Les Allitt played the music and baited Archie as usual and we all ate very well of the food that everyone brought.
The Ball Of The Year seemed to go well. Janie wasn't very well but coped admirably. We hope to have a couple of pictures to put in the gallery soon. The mid-summer party is to be 17th June and all you need to bring is your good selves. If you want to bring a friend or six, or if you don't usually attend, pleased let us know so we get the catering right.
Jane & Robin are off to the Ball Of The Year; so no dancing on Monday. (Bank holiday)
It was nice to have a houseful last night with all the holidaymakers back and in fine form. The Sandown Holiday must have hit the spot.
Despite our low numbers (11), we had a very good dance-up last Monday. People got up quickly and very few sat any out. The selection of dances was hardly balanced but I managed to find enough music and we did sixteen dances.
Next Monday there will be very reduced attendance, so we propose to have a very loose programme and will make it up according to what you want.
Don't turn up on Monday. We have bank holidays off. Have a happy time.
It was nice to welcome Jerry & Sally to the Valentines on Monday. We hope they had a good time and will want to stay.
We went to the Sandown Old Time Dancers' Spring Together yesterday. Sheila put on a very nice programme of mostly OT dances and everyone seemed to enjoy a lively afternoon. There was a generous bring & share tea and soft drinks on tap the whole time. There was a subtle presence of St Patrick too.
Janie and Robin attended a lovely dance in Oxford last night and got home in the small hours. So we shall need support on Monday because we are a bit jaded. John and Anne Lincoln always put on a great do and Malcolm Wilce's music was very good.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the party and it was great to see all the temporary absentees and catch up on their news: not that we had much time to spend with many people. The dances and music went smoothly and even the less experienced dancers did very well. Thanks go to all who helped us set up and pack up. If anybody took pictures please may we have copies to post in the gallery. I forgot to take a camera.
Valentines party dance night at Meldreth Village Hall. Food and drink provided. If you are a member just turn up. If you are a visitor please let us know so we can have enough for you.
It's great to welcome Keith and Jean: Two new members who have also just become members of The Old Time Society. Don't forget to come next week for the party. The more we have the better it will be.
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