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The link between Flow, Movement and Injury Prevention!
If you're interested in nutrition and movement, chances are you are like us and really enjoy committing yourself to something or a number of things to your utmost? When training, nothing is more liberating and enjoyable as when you're right in the zone or "flow". The enjoyment you gain from this is called autotelic enjoyment, the inherent enjoyment from doing something that's really bloody hard and matching it with an epic, fluid and hardcore skill set (including your mental skill set) FLOW is 50 posts to itself, so instead we want to touch upon an element to physical liberation and injury prevention that can help you get to a physical place where flow might be experienced... might.
Movement economy describes the ability to move with minimal inherent resistance. This is essential in all expressions of movement - power, grace, lithe-liness, fluidity, rhythm, explosion and gut wrenching endurance - or a combination of all of these! It is where tissue dances between the 3 Dimensional "slings" of fascia and muscles that make up the integrity and dynamic nature of the human body! The absolute ability to concentrically load in opposition to a willing, yet stabilising eccentric load of an antagonist with speed and range! This is where it's at!
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The media today is a prime component of our society. Its role is to provide the public with an extensive network of news information that focus specifically on social justice issues. It is also a signature influence in today's societal teachings. It is no surprise that the advancement of technology has emphasized the way in which media coverage has evolved and changed. With online social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr, as well as technological devices like laptops, tablets, cell phones, and even smart watches, the ways in which people get their information has expanded.
In this blog, I will examine the 1963 Birmingham campaign that centered on civil rights movements, as well as the 2015 Baltimore protests which centered on police brutality and race in America. After giving brief background information on each event, I will delve into their coverage in the media and the effects of that coverage on the public's general views. This all ties in with the purpose of this blog; to examine the ways in which the media's coverage of these events [and events similar to these] influenced the way the public views the world and how they view society as a whole. The next couple paragraphs will analyze the way in which these two decades-apart events set the stage for the conversation on not just the issues that sparked their beginnings, but the distinct ways in which the media covered them both. The point of this blog is to illustrate that not many people seem to realize the importance of their exposure to the media and how this correlates with their understanding of and beliefs within society.
The 1963 Birmingham campaign was a series of demonstrations led by the Southern Christian Leadership Committee in April 1963. This event called for the recognition of the integration efforts of African Americans in Birmingham, Alabama. This [intended] nonviolent direct action campaign was led by civil rights activists Martin Luther King, Jr., James Bevel, Fred Shuttlesworth, and many others. The widely talked about protest was highly publicized specifically for its confrontations between young African American students and white civic authorities (Birmingham police officers). The outrage from African American citizens and civil rights activists increased immediately, later on that same year, after the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing that left four, young African American girls dead. Many suspects were apprehended in relation to the crime. But to this day, it is unclear who was truly involved. In the end, these demonstrations led to the municipal government's change to the city's discrimination laws; breaking ground for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which ceased racial discrimination in hiring practices and public services throughout the United States.
Media Coverage
The media coverage of this event was very limited, as one would imagine considering the lack of technological advances during the time in which this occurred. But that in no way meant that there were not any alternate forms of resources available to relay information. Since the idea, or existence, of social networking sites and cellphones were far from the minds of these early 20th century individuals, media coverage of this event was left primarily to photographers who hit the streets of Birmingham, Alabama to photographically document the happenings. Photographs of the hundreds of protesters covered the pages of local and national newspapers. The most popular photographs, though, were those of the violent outbursts between the African American youth and the Birmingham police department. Pictures of the unleashing of police dogs and high pressure water hoses on young protesters, were some of the highlights of the Birmingham incident. This helped to further influence the ways in which citizens viewed the behavior of both sides of the debate.
The 2015 Baltimore protests were a series of demonstrations held by Baltimore citizens, civil rights activists, and Baltimore youth as a result of the death of Baltimore resident, Freddie Gray by the hands of Baltimore police officers. On April 12, 2015, Gray was arrested for what the Baltimore police department say was possession of an illegal switchblade. He was put into a police van with the intention of being placed in a jail holding cell. What truly happened no one has yet to conclude, but Gray ended up in a coma [rather than in a D.O.C. jumpsuit] with serious injuries to his spinal cord. He succumbed to these injuries on April 19, 2015, one day after the initiation of the protests. Many participants rallied in efforts to bring attention to the issue of police brutality, specifically towards African Americans. With this call of action, the "Black Lives Matter" movement was intensified. Many supporters of the movement believed that this was an effective way in getting their message out: African Americans were not being treated as equally as believed to be, especially in the eyes of the law. Others argued that the statement "Black Lives Matter" was insinuating that only colored people's lives were important. Of course this scrutiny was met with many responses — both peaceful and violent — and the protests continued. As the violence in Baltimore grew, so did the tension between the Baltimore police department and civilians, and more attention was brought onto the issue of race in America.
Media Coverage
The media coverage of the Gray incident and the demonstrations that followed was filled with an immense trail of bias, anger, realization, and bitterness. Due to the high volume of technology, news of this event was able to reach the American people (and even other countries) much quicker. With the use of cellphones, cameras, social media sites, blog websites, and online news sites, every minute of the Baltimore protests was covered no matter if television broadcast stations were reporting on it or not. That was one advantage of the use of advanced technology: always being up to date with an event. Citizens did not have to wait until the six or seven o'clock news, or keep an ear glued to the radio, or have to run to the nearest convenience store to buy a five cent newspaper in order to get the latest on the turmoil in one of Maryland's major cities.
A disadvantage to having all that technology was the way in which some of the coverage of the event was conducted. For instance, with so many people having access to the internet, it was very easy for anyone (no matter what side they supported the most) to voice their opinion on the situation. Twitter, being the fastest and easiest way for individuals to share information with others, was one of the main forms of social media outlets used during the riots. Twitter users used their accounts to voice their appraisal of the protesters, as well as their disapproval of the manner in which one or both sides were behaving themselves. Other Twitter users, though, showed neither approval nor disapproval of either side, but rather showed their anger and disappointment for the attention this event was getting compared to other similar — much more violent — events.
Differences in Media Coverage of Birmingham and Baltimore
Although very similar in the topics they centered on, these events were covered very differently in the media. The era of occurrence of the two events is one main difference between them. In other words, the fact that the Birmingham campaign occurred during the early 1960's while the Baltimore protests occurred during the 21st century, is a reason for why the media coverage was different.
This difference was emphasized through the ways in which people obtained information regarding the events and from where. During the Birmingham campaign, the resources people had at the time were very limited. The main ways people got news information was through newspapers they had to pay for, radio broadcasting, very brief television broadcasting (which was not effective if you could not afford a television or radio at the time), and of course incomplete [or ignorant] conversations from others. This caused many people to not be as informed on the issue. One advantage to that limitation of resources was that people during the time were not as blinded or distracted by other components of the media or internet as many are now. The news stories (especially from newspapers) were more neutral and informative and left no room for the journalists' opinion that would ultimately taint the information.
During the Baltimore protests, however, people had at their disposal a multitude of resources to get their information from such as, extensive television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, free newspapers, social media websites, online news articles, blogs, magazines, and so on. This abundance of resources helped to influence the media coverage of Baltimore in the sense that it gave people the advantage of having a number of sources to get information from. But this free range to acquire news information from anywhere resulted in an even higher rate of bias within the journalism community in particular. Many journalists and columnists that I encountered centered their columns, articles, or editorials on their own personal beliefs and gave their audience no room to form their own opinions.
This is why I hold that when reporting on cases such as these, it is important for journalists to initially maintain a neutral standpoint and to simply report on the facts of a case so as to allow their audience to form their own opinions rather than corrupting their way of thinking before they even get the chance to think.
"2015 Baltimore Protests." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2015. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Baltimore_protests>.
"Birmingham Campaign." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2015. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_campaign>.
Siemaszko, Corky. "Birmingham Erupted into Chaos in 1963 as Battle for Civil Rights Exploded in South." NY Daily News. NY Daily News, 03 May 2012. Web. 12 Nov. 2015. <http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/birmingham-erupted-chaos-1963-battle-civil-rights-exploded-south-article-1.1071793>.
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For this installment of the project, I was tasked with interviewing someone who lived through the 1960's and the 1990's, and who also had access to different forms of media throughout those three decades. Since my mother was born in 1961, I decided to interview her and gain further perspective on media coverage of news events during those time periods. Though she did not arrive in the United States until about the late 1970's, she was surprisingly still able to stay up-to-date on news events that occurred here from a different part of the globe. Thus, emphasizing the power of the media.
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I conducted a second interview in which I sat down with my partner to ask her about her research methods and the interview she conducted with one of our professors. Below, she also talks about what she found to be most surprising from her findings of the media coverage of the events we focused on and her interview, as well as her opinion on the importance of social media in our society.


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Efficiency of Two Sample Tests via the t-Mean Survival Time for Analyzing Event Time Observations
In comparing two treatments with the event time observations, the hazard ratio (HR) estimate is routinely used to quantify the treatment difference. However, this model dependent estimate may be difficult to interpret clinically especially when the proportional hazards (PH) assumption is violated. An alternative estimation procedure for treatment efficacy based on the restricted means survival time or t-year mean survival time (t-MST) has been discussed extensively in the statistical and clinical literature. On the other hand, a statistical test 1 via the HR or its asymptotically equivalent counterpart, the logrank test, is asymptotically distribution-free. In this paper, we assess the relative efficiency of the hazard ratio and t-MST tests with respect to the statistical power using various PH and non-PH models under theoretical and practical settings. When the PH assumption is valid, the t-MST test performs almost as well as the HR test. For non-PH models, the t-MST test can substantially outperform its HR counter- part. On the other hand, the HR test can be powerful when the true difference of two survival functions is quite large at end of the study. Unfortunately, for this case, the HR estimate may not have a simple clinical interpretation for the treatment effect due to the violation of the PH assumption.
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Tian, Lu; Fu, Haoda; Ruberg, Stephen J.; Uno, Hajime; and Wei, LJ, "Efficiency of Two Sample Tests via the t-Mean Survival Time for Analyzing Event Time Observations" (November 2016). Harvard University Biostatistics Working Paper Series. Working Paper 210.


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Wellbeing is being widely accepted as a component of corporate culture and contributes heavily toward employee's performance and the business. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), a healthy workplace should consist of five components: work-life balance, health and safety, employee growth, employee recognition, and employee involvement. Incorporating wellbeing practices in the workplace can help ensure employee satisfaction and generate a positive impact on the business.
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A study from the Queen's School of Business has shown that engaged employees achieve 26% less turnover, 15% greater employee productivity and 20% less absenteeism. The measurement was based on employee engagement in businesses that employ between 50 and 399 employees. With healthy and content employees at work, it will result in lower turnover rates which will prevent the cost of needing to hire and train new staff.
Health Care Costs Reduced
Employers that invest in employee's wellbeing helps to reduce health-care expenses for both the employee and employer. Research from Transamerica suggests that companies that sponsor wellness programs addressing chronic illnesses can reduce health-care costs and experience higher returns on investment. Creating worksite wellbeing programs that comply with behaviour change strategies can help to lower elevated health risks such as blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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When employees are healthy both physically and mentally, they perform better. Recent studies about workplace wellness programs have proven to increase productivity. A study in 2017 by the University of California Riverside found that employees who participate in a wellness program improved productivity an average one full workday per month.
Long working hours does not correlate with increased productivity and may be detrimental. According to Indy 100, the most productive countries have the shortest workdays, including Luxembourg, Norway, Switzerland, Netherlands, and Germany. Therefore, it is crucial for companies to acknowledge the importance of promoting work-life balance and workplace wellbeing to drive employee engagement and improve on employee retention.
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Fashion Forward
Published in MICA's Velocity | Issue No. 3 (Spring 2018)
If the fashion industry were ranked alongside individual countries' gross domestic product, the global fashion industry would represent the world's seventh largest economy. As giant as the fashion world is, these days it requires more grit than glamour. Unpredictability is the new norm. Just like other markets, fashion has felt the pains of an uncertain environment, marked by tremors in economies and shifting trends.
To survive is to stand out, and to do that many designers go against the grain. In this piece, I tell the stories of two fashion designers (Nikki Hendricks, Rachel Faller) and one costume designer (Naomi Davidoff) who have created their own space for their creatives genius to thrive, each driven by unique motivations - ethical manufacturing, social consciousness, and taking the road less traveled.
Velocity is MICA's semiannual magazine brings you a collection of ideas, images, and information about our students, faculty, alumni, and staff.


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East Area Rapist suspect DeAngelo returns to Sacramento courtroom for 26 new charges
East Area Rapist suspect listens to newly filed murder and kidnap charges
With five district attorneys sitting in the front row as a show of force, East Area Rapist/Golden State Killer suspect Joseph James DeAngelo returned to court in Sacramento on Thursday to hear newly filed murder and kidnap charges read and learn that prosecutors want a hearing on whether he deserves a public defender or must hire his own lawyer.
Looking, pale, thin and frail, the 72-year-old former police officer stood silently inside the courtroom cage on the first floor of the Sacramento County Main Jail building without speaking.
Sacramento Superior Court Judge Michael Sweet read the 26 counts against him — 13 for murder, 13 tied to sexual assaults — in a solemn 18-minute soliloquy while some survivors shed tears in the packed courtroom as the names were read.
DeAngelo never looked at the judge, instead staring straight ahead toward a wall where several of the 11 uniformed deputies in the small courtroom were standing.
He did not enter a plea, and the judge set the next hearing in the case for Dec. 6, at which the issue of whether he deserves a free public defender will be argued.
Sacramento Deputy District Attorney Thienvu Ho told the judge he was asking for "an inquiry as to whether or not the defendant can hire his own attorney or whether he is indigent and should continue to be represented by the public defender's office and have the services paid for by the public coffers."
Ho, who is representing Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert's office along with prosecutor Amy Holliday, said such an inquiry had not yet been conducted because at the time of DeAngelo's arrest in April it was unclear where he ultimately would face trial.
"I understand," Assistant Public Defender Diane Howard said simply.
After court, Howard and Deputy Public Defender Joseph Cress declined comment and returned to the jail a short time later to meet with DeAngelo.
DeAngelo, who owns a Citrus Heights home, vehicles and a motorcycle, was assigned a public defender at the outset of the case, but prosecutors want a hearing on whether he is indigent or should have to foot at least part of the bill for what will be a long, expensive defense effort.
"We're not saying he should not get a public defender," Schubert said after court. "We're just saying the court should decide."
Following the hearing, a long row of survivors trailed by their court advocates filed out of the courtroom past a gauntlet of reporters and photographers and onto I Street.
Few spoke with reporters. But Jennifer Carole of Santa Cruz did, recounting the moment Sweet read the names of the murdered — including her father's and stepmother's.
Lyman Smith, an attorney in Ventura County who was about to join the Ventura County Superior Court bench, and Charlene Smith, an interior decorator, were beaten to death with a fire log in their home in 1980. DeAngelo is also accused of raping Charlene Smith.
DNA from the Ventura crime scene has been used by investigators to link DeAngelo to other slayings in Orange and Santa Barbara counties in 1980 and 1981; and attacks in Contra Costa County in 1978 and 1979.
"It was very tough to hear it line by line, crime by crime," Carole told reporters outside Sacramento County Main Jail. "It was hard, but it made it very concrete, very tangible to hear these charges."
Ventura County District Attorney Greg Totten said later in an interview Carole's presence was one of several reasons he needed to be present for the arraignment.
"This was the first case I ever worked on as a young law clerk in the Ventura County District Attorney's office," Totten said. "And the daughter of Lyman Smith, who was brutally murdered in Ventura County, was here today, and for me it was personally very important to be here."
DeAngelo's arraignment follows an announcement in Orange County on Tuesday that he will be tried in Sacramento on 13 murder counts and 13 counts of kidnap for robbery stemming from crimes in six different counties: Sacramento, Contra Costa, Orange, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura.
He faces two murder counts in Sacramento, one in Tulare County, four in Orange County, four in Santa Barbara County and two in Ventura County.
DeAngelo also faces 13 newly filed kidnap for robbery charges — nine in Sacramento and four in Contra Costa County — stemming from sexual assaults.
The statute of limitations on rape charges expired years ago, but prosecutors say they are confident they can convict him using the kidnap for robbery counts, and said even with DeAngelo facing 13 murder counts it still is important to pursue the sexual assault cases, as well.
"It's extremely important," Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton said later at Schubert's office, where Schubert, Totten, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, and Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward gathered. "In Contra Costa County, we have victims who have been harmed, and everyone is entitled to their day in court."
The prosecutors (only Santa Barbara District Attorney Joyce Dudley did not attend Thursday's hearing) said they were there to present a show of unity and purpose in what will be a long, hard case.
"When you have all those charges in one document, with folks representing each county and the number of victims there, it demonstrates even more so the magnitude of the impact this case has had not just on Sacramento but this entire state," Schubert said.
Prosecutors say they still are investigating cases and providing discovery to the defense, and said the fact that DeAngelo has yet to enter a plea is not unusual. They also conceded that just organizing the case in a cohesive fashion will be a massive task.
"It's a big case," Totten said. "It's going to have a lot of moving parts, and it's going to be in need of careful organization and thought in terms of how it's prosecuted.
"But we, collectively, have people that are pretty exceptional prosecutors and are accustomed to handling large cases."
Rackauckas said he believes a preliminary hearing in the case may be held in the next year or two, and added that sitting in court listening to the list of charges being read was gratifying after decades of searching for a suspect.
"I think this is an achievement," he said. "We never knew for sure if it would come to fruition, and I think it represents an awful lot of work that's been done."
A trial could be as long as seven years away, Carole said authorities told her, but she vowed to attend.
"We're in for the long haul. I want to be there for my dad because my dad believed in justice," Carole said.
"Justice is already happening," she added. "He's in jail. We have DNA. He's not going anywhere."


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The Marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Easton's Beach in Newport, RI. The Tufts Health Plan Half Marathon will start at 7:45 a.m. from the same location. The 5k will follow at 8:00 am – all from the same beautiful seaside start.
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American singer Haley Reinhart, who is all set to release her debut album 'Listen Up!' has released the track listing and the artwork. Haley is preparing for a May 22 release of the album and also performed the lead single 'Free' on 'Conan'.
The new album features 14 tracks which includes the lead track 'Free' which is an appealing pop track which has a retro feel. The album also features the next single 'Oh My!' which is the collaboration work between the 'American Idol' season 10 and rapper B.o.B.
The singer earlier revealed that she has written every song of the album except 'Free'. Reinhart said, "If I'm inspired or if I just actually take the time to sit down and write, it's very easy for me. The singer said that it was pretty easy for her to get so many songs so quickly.
Haley Reinhart 'Listen Up!' Track Listing:
1. 'Oh My!' Featuring B.o.B.
2. 'Free'
3. 'Liar'
4. 'Wasted Tears'
5. 'Undone'
6. 'Now That You're Here'
7. 'Wonderland'
8. 'Keep Comin' Back'
9. 'Hit The Ground Runnin''
10. 'Walking On Heaven'
Bonus tracks:
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12. 'Spiderweb'
13. 'What You Don't Know'
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COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark's central bank unveiled a 4.5 billion crowns ($896.8 million) bailout of Roskilde Bank ROSK.CO acting to confine the negative effect of the struggling bank on the Danish financial system.
The central bank, Nationalbanken, stepped in after Roskilde, Denmark's eighth-largest retail bank by customer market share, failed to receive any offers after putting itself up for sale in the face of bigger-than-expected writedowns on real estate project loans.
"We believe the situation around Roskilde Bank now constitutes a significant threat to the financial stability in Denmark," Denmark's Central Bank Governor Nils Bernstein said on Monday.
Bernstein added that other Danish banks' ability to access international capital could have been compromised if the central bank had not stepped in to guarantee Roskilde's debt.
Bernstein told Reuters Roskilde was extraordinary in that it was heavily exposed to the property sector and that other Danish banks in general were well prepared in a deteriorating Danish economic situation.
"We have no expectations of any other banks suffering similarly, but we can't make any guarantees," he said.
Roskilde, with 24 branches and about 100,000 customers, is the second small Danish bank to face a liquidity crunch. Earlier this year, Trelleborg was forced to sell itself to Sydbank.
In July, Roskilde secured a bailout of 750 million crowns from the central bank and put itself up for sale.
Bjarne Jensen, an independent bank analyst at BJ Consult, said Roskilde had gambled heavily in the real estate market since 2003, but said other Danish banks were not as focused on property development. "They've had enormous growth since 2003, but the growth was financed by loans and not deposits."
In a separate statement, Roskilde said an uncompleted audit had revealed a further 1 billion crowns in likely writedowns on loan provisions that would hit six-month pretax earnings. This is in addition to the expected loss of 520 million to 540 million it forecast in July, when the bank blamed global financial turmoil and a downturn in the Danish real estate market for its problems.
Bernstein said Roskilde's exposure to real estate together with a "slipshod" credit culture had affected the bank, which was not "fit to survive," although he gave no examples.
Nationalbanken said it would set up a new bank to buy all assets and take over all debt and other liabilities in Roskilde, except hybrid core capital and subordinated loan capital in a government-backed bailout.
The central bank intends to continue Roskilde's banking business with the aim of disposing of the company in an orderly fashion.
Bernstein said shareholders and holders of hybrid core capital and subordinated loan capital had most likely lost their capital.
Shares in Denmark's three largest banks, Danske Bank DANSKE.CO>, Jyske Bank (JYSK.CO) and Sydbank (SYDB.CO), were all marginally lower on Monday. Trading in Roskilde's shares was suspended.
Nationalbanken and the Danish financial sector will contribute about 4.5 billion crowns in capital base for Roskilde. Losses will initially be covered by 750 million crowns in capital contributed by the financial sector through a contingency fund.
Denmark's financial sector is represented in the rescue by a private association set up by the Danish Bankers' Association which has received funds from its members and from mortgage lender Nykredit.
Nationalbanken said since July, auditing of Roskilde's interim report had revealed additional losses in the bank to the extent that it no longer met solvency requirements.
Additional reporting by Rasmus Nord Jorgensen; Editing by Sue Thomas and Erica Billingham


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Tuesday, 20 November 2012
This is heart for E, one our riders at the equistrian riding school for the disabled. I started working there as a volunteer years ago. I walked around with a bucket of tar to take care of the hoofs, and I groomed the horses. Sometimes I helped out with the riders but, honestly, I wasn't very good in wiping drool away or shoving and pulling someones body so they are safe on the horse. But over the years I learned a lot and there were moments when I was deeply touched by the perseverance of some our riders. How they have to work to achieve the smallest things; holding on to the reign, or sitting up straight. One afternoon, I just stood there with tears in my eyes when one our childeren, (with a mental disability) pushed the wheelchair of another rider. Both of them screaming and laughing. And both them not bothered by their disability at all. Yesterday one of our riders wasn't feeling to well. He's around forty, and has Down Syndrom. He was quietly sitting in the corner of the bar. We all felt bad for him but we did not know what to do. I'm the bar-lady and I did not want him to be sick in my bar. For the selfish reason that I was oing to be the one to cleanup. Maybe some fresh air might help, I thought, and we went for a short walk. We walked up to Zuni, one of our horses. He looked at the horse, whispered to him and started patting the nose of the horse. Very calm and and very gentle. Completely focused. I was deeply touched by his calmness and kindness. A few moments earlier he annoyed me:
Why did he not stay at home if he's ill. What if he vomits all over my floor?
And i was a little scared. It is not always easy to reach out people who need our help. Especially if the situation makes us un-comfortable or even scares you. But I got over my fear and in return he just he just made my day. This heart is for him. And for myself as well, so I don't forget to be compassionate and kind to people who need help.
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President's Rose / Penguin – President Peter explained that "like a Penguin, leaders often have to test the water first to see if is safe, then the others follow", and he was pleased to present his first Personalized Penguin to Harold Moore.
Harold was introduced to our club in 1997 by the later Past President Harry Brown, because of his association with the 65 Roses Sports Club, which was founded as a means of raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis. He has been actively involved with our Aktion Club since it's inception in 2001 which has now grown to 2 clubs with over 200 participants. He attends all of their Tuesday evening meetings at the Legion, and takes care of all the paperwork for their weekly Bingos. His passion and commitment to our youth, is an example to all of us and it was a pleasure to present his with the first President's Penguin. President Peter also presented a follow-up penguin to the recent Rose recipients: Kanta Marwah, Tom Pullen, Phil Rossy, and Ross Christensen.


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Francis P. Klesner, born January 29, 1940 passed away at approximately 11 pm, November 6, 2018 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Fred is survived by his wife, Jane, five children, six grandchildren, and six sisters. On behalf of Fred, he would like to thank all of his family and friends for their support and friendship throughout his life, which can be considered complete and successful. Jane appreciates the 55 years of marriage which they enjoyed. His children consider themselves extremely fortunate for their upbringing, with it's wisdom, discipline, and recreational opportunities. Friends and family have enjoyed Fred's ethic and sharing of fun and recreation.
Fred served in the Air Force from 1958 to 1962 as a mechanic. Then, commenced work in and around Fort Madison, being a superb welder, maintenance man, millwright, and carpenter. Jane and Fred were married on June 15, 1963 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Among Fred's interests were sports, hunting, fishing, auto restoration and mechanics, carpentry, and keeping a well maintained home and cabin.
The funeral mass will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Ss. Mary & Joseph Church with Rev. Thomas Szydlik officiating. The family will meet with friends from 9 AM until the service at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Soldiers Circle at Oakland Cemetery with military rites performed by the Ft. Madison Veterans Honor Guard. A memorial has been established for Saint Jude's Children's Hospital, as no child should have to suffer. Online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com.


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On February 11, 1990, my mother called. "Turn on the news," she yelled, "Wilson Madilla is being released."
I laughed and told my mother that she was confused. Although I had protested, and taught my students about the inevitable end of apartheid, I had a hard time believing that it could be true.
I did as my mother told me to do and was rewarded with a sight that still thrills me. Nelson Mandela had in fact been released from prison.
Years later, when I went to Robbins Island and stood in the tiny cell that had imprisoned Mandela for 27 years, I was amazed that intellect and compassion could ever grow in that hard place.
Today, when I heard that Mandela had died, once again, I had a difficult time receiving and believing the news. My mother and Mandela were both born in 1918 and I somehow expected them both to be with us forever.
There is a level of life that very few achieve. This level is only realized when a person dedicates their entire being to being in purpose. They give their all.
This kind of living requires that you believe that your goals are actually possible.
We cannot hope for change; personally or globally without believing that change is not only possible; it is inevitable.
Mandela went beyond the goal of ending oppression and onto the realization of reconciliation.
He gave his all and as a result was able to see that all things are truly possible.
Be you, be well, believe.
Bertice Berry, PhD.
I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.` Nelson Mandela


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The app that helps job seekers to stay motivated and learn about the best way to get a job fast.
Client: Department of Jobs and Small Business
Project: Jobfit
Deliverables: iOS App, Android App, Web based admin system, Dynamically Scalable Hosting
The challenge
Most people, when they first become unemployed, are motivated and confident that they can find work quickly. A few weeks of rejection and even worse, no response at all, can cause anyone to question themselves. The Department of Jobs and Small Business challenged us to create an app that would keep jobseekers motivated for longer, encouraging them to keep doing the things they need to do to find work.
we delivered
The Jobfit app employs gamification to keep people motivated, help them learn and provide useful feedback. Available for both iOS and Android, it works a lot like a fitness app, but rather than fitness activity, it tracks job search activity.
The features:
• Rewards for activity
• Goal setting tools
• Relevant information when you need it
• Quizzes to support learning key skills
• Daily motivational quotes
• News updates
• And more
The app is also supported by a full admin and reporting system. Jobfit can also connect to the Department of Employment's Job Search website to make the tracking is easy.
The Outcomes
The Jobfit app is currently undergoing broad user testing and is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play store, so have a play. Early signs are very promising with the app engaging users and getting very positive feedback. The full launch is anticipated to be later in the year.


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One of the greatest lies of childhood is "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." As someone who has been hit by sticks and stones and who has experienced more than my share of orthopedic injuries, I testify to the truth that physical pain is quickly forgotten but emotional pain hurts for a lifetime.
My parents were insensitive to the emotions of a child and insults and criticism were common. As a child I was significantly pigeon-toed, and my parents thought calling me spastic and a klutz was funny. It wasn't. Even less funny was what they said to my brothers when they were absent minded or clumsy, "You really pulled a Bart that time!"
Even now as I write these words some of the pain returns. I feel the rush of insecurity and fear, and the hurt in my chest that characterized my childhood. I wish I could say that the wounds have fully healed but I can't. The wounds seem to have healed only superficially as any even mildly hurtful words can cause me significant emotional setback.
So deeply ingrained is the pain that it consumes my memories and is the focus of my recollections. When I review my life it is the hurts and failures that first come to mind, those times when my actions were clumsy, when I stumbled in my words, or when someone whose love and respect I sought responded with criticism or disdain.
I wish I could say that my experiences have worked to make me more sensitive and understanding than others and that people who come in contact with me have walked away feeling particularly loved and cared for. I wish I could say this, but I can't. My defensiveness and hurts have caused me to often focus on self protection, self defense and self preservation. This inward focus has often times resulted in me hurting others.
It has taken years (combined with medications and counseling) for my heart to soften and my perspective to begin to turn outward. Only now at the age of 53 do I feel that I am beginning to understand how much damage my own words have done over the years.
I am reminded of the admonition of James, the brother of Jesus Christ, in his letter to the church. In the third chapter he wrote-
"Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself. People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!"
Words hurt. Here is praying we will learn to use them carefully, wisely and with kindness.
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For those days when a T-shirt simply isn't enough, your obvious choice would be the Haas F1 men's Team polo shirt.
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a podcast exploring the wide world of magic
You can find my ruminations on tarot, magic, and a wide range of spiritual practices on my new podcast with Bri Sikorski - Open Magic.
Open Magic is a podcast about understanding magic through cozy, critical conversations. We wanted to create a place to host discussions beyond the 101 that seek to answer the "why's," "how's," and "what's," of a mindful magical practice.


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Tennis Your Tennis cats have had a successful start of the season. They are currently undefeated and no one has lost a match yet. Monday they will play Shaker at Mags, Thursday at Westlake, and Friday against US at Mags. They need all the support they can get against US, so the team hopes to see you at 4 at the Mags courts.
Rugby The Rugbycats traveled to South Africa over spring break to take on some of the best high school teams in the world. In their first match against Outeniqua the Wildcats suffered their first loss of the year, falling 91-0 against the top tier international foe. Their second match was against Oakdale of South Africa, improving from their first match, the Wildcats managed to put a couple tries on the board, but fell to Oakdale 67-19 in the end. The Wildcats will return the the US with a strong matchup this Thursday against rivals St Edward for a rematch of last year's State Championship Match.
Baseball The baseball team traveled to South Caroline over spring break winning two games and losing two games. The baseball cats are back in action with two games this week.
Volleyball Last Thursday your volleyball cats swept VASJ. "It was light work" says one player. Quinn Flanagan had a great serving run to seal the dub. The team had a tri match on Saturday. First they played St x, the second placed team in the state. The cats put up a good fight even though they were missing Phil Catanzaro. The volleyball cats lost in 3 to Xavier. The game following was against Walsh which the cats won in 4.
- The 4×400 team of Hall, Wetula, Pike, and Griffiths placed 3rd
- Phil Zuccaro won the 100 and 200
- Tommy Eichenberg placed 2nd in shot put
- 4×1600 relay of Saul, McGuire, Biehl, and Mayer got 2nd
- Dan Drellishack got 2nd in pole vault, and
- the team came in 3rd at the meet (medina relays).
Lacrosse Lax Cats went 2-2 over Spring break. They beat Coronado out of San Diego 9-6. Next they lost to the #11 team in the nation, Torrey Pines, 8-7 in a heartbreaker that could've gone either way. In their last game in LA, the Cats fell to the #24 team in the nation, Loyola, 12-8. Yesterday they took on Hamburg from New York and won 12-6 in a dominant fashion. Next week they take on Western Reserve Academy on Wednesday and St. Edwards on Saturday.
Prom Bids Seniors prom bids will be on sale in the senior lounge this week. To buy a bid, you must come with both permission forms completed (one for you, one for your date), a meal choice for you and your date (Chicken, Steak, or Vegetarian), shirt sizes for you and your date, and any food allergies either of you may have.
Please make sure to bring your completed forms with you, otherwise we cannot sell you a bid.
Bids prices are as follows: $200 per couple, $110 stag, $40 for a couple to just attend after prom, and $20 to go stag to after prom only.
Student Senate The student body has elected Dillion Gallagher and DJ Huff as the new student body president and vice president respectively. Wish them luck as they try to fill my shoes.
Eye Podcasts Liam Nigro '18, Jacob Lonsway '18, and Cole Smith '19 talk to Ian Thompson '19 about their successes with the SIEntA Shark Tank competition. They also talk about what SIEntA does how how students can participate in the club.
Jeff Outcalt "Really excited to go back to school."
Friday No Classes
C.A.T. Meeting The Christian Action Team, or CAT, provides students opportunities to fulfill the mission of the school by practicing the Corporal Works of Mercy. CAT meets every Thursday in room 227 at 3 p.m. and is open to all grade levels.


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I just realised that I do not eat enough vegetables although I love them. Maybe because Michael is not a huge fan of vegetables and the vegetables that they sell at the asian supermarket usually came pre-packaged. Huge packages. So recently I got myself a (huge) bag of green beans. I actually prefer long beans but they are hard to come by and when they do they are usually not fresh and skinny. I like my beans to be fat!
I made this Green Beans with Egg to go with my Squid in Soy Sauce. Of course back home it was long beans instead of green beans but the taste is still there so I am happy. This recipe is very easy to make and would take you less than 20min from preparation to cooking to cleaning.
Green Beans with Egg
2 1/2 handful of green bean, cleaned and cut in half lenghtwise
2 garlic, thinly sliced
1 red chili, sliced
1 egg, whisked
Salt and sugar to taste
2-3 tbs oyster sauce
2 tbs vegetable oil
1. In a wok, heat the oil and saute garlic. Slowly add water before the garlic becomes crunchy. Stir. *be carefulof splatter when you are doing this*
2. Stir in oyster sauce, salt and sugar and then only add green beans. Toss a little bit, increase heat to high and cover. 30second.
3. Uncover, add chili and egg, stir well.
4. Served hot with warm white rice.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Green Beans with Egg
I just realised that I do not eat enough vegetables although I love them. Maybe because Michael is not a huge fan of vegetables and the vegetables that they sell at the asian supermarket usually came pre-packaged. Huge packages. So recently I got myself a (huge) bag of green beans. I actually prefer long beans but they are hard to come by and when they do they are usually not fresh and skinny. I like my beans to be fat!
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Friday, April 24, 2009
Squid in Soy Sauce / Sotong Masak Kicap
Crazy is the perfect word to describe the weather here. We had kind of like a heat wave Saturday-Tuesday with temperature soaring up to 100F eventhough here in Huntington Beach I think we maxed at 97F. And guess what is the temperature now? It is like high 60s to low 60s. I don't really like to cook or be in the kitchen when it is hot since we do not have a/c in the apartment. If I can help it, I would totally avoid cooking when the temperature is higher than 80F but of course that is not possible. We all need to eat don't we?
We went to the asian supermarket last weekend (when it was hot and humid!) so I have quite a few goodies and squid is one of them. Actually I wanted to get some durian but unfortunately they didn't have any. Looks like this weekend we have to go to a different store to get my fix of durian. Anyways, back to my squid soy sauce. It is one of the easiest dish to make. No pounding or grinding or processing needed. Just cut the ingredients and stir fry and voila! You are good to go. Here is how I make my squid is soy sauce.
Squid in Soy Sauce
serves 2-3
1lb squid, clean and cut into rings (I used frozen readily cut)
2 garlic, sliced
1in ginger, sliced
2 red chili, sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced
1/4 cup water
4tbs sweet soy sauce
3tbs light soy sauce
1tbs thick soy sauce
1/2 tsp white pepper (optional)
Salt and sugar to taste
1. In a big pan, heat some oil and saute garlic and ginger.
2. Add in the squid and give it a quick stir.
3. Add water, all soy sauce and all the other ingredients. Keep on stirring for 1-2min.
4. Serve immediately with a plate of warm white rice.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Kalamansi Lime
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If you have been reading and/or following my blog, you would realise that I have mentioned the name kalamansi lime a few times. It is to me, the best kind of lime. It looks like key lime but with a much softer skin. It is the most popular lime used in Southeast Asian's cuisine and drink. I have been looking for it for quite a while. Going in and out of Home Depot, nurseries, asian supermarkets and Lowe's only to be very disappointed. Not only they don't have it, most of the times nobody would even know what I was talking about. But my luck was about to change.
Last month when we went to Home Depot on Warner Ave, Huntington Beach to get a couple of plant pots, I decided to again try my luck. Michael keeps teling me that they are not going to have it but I told hm I will ask anyway. Asking is by the way, free, no? So I asked the guy at the nursery section about kalamansi lime. After a few misunderstanding and long conversation, he took me to the lime/lemon tree areas and we looked and searched one by one. The he asked me, "what is it called again?". So I told him it is kalamansi and he showed me this tree and said, "is that it?". There in the middle of the jungle (ok, that's an exaggeration :P) stood 3 kalamansi lime tree. Not 1. Not 2. But 3 of them! You can't imagine how happy I was to have found it. Already I am thinking of hot spring/summer and sipping ans ice cold lime juice made from kalamansi lime. Well, I am not sure when exactly will I get to see the fruits but I sure do hope very soon. I just hope that those pesky insects would leave my kalamansi lime tree alone.
So if you are a fan and/or have been looking for kalamansi lime tree, go to Home Depot. As you can see from the picture, it is stated as calamondin / kalamansi lime. Good luck!
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Monday, April 13, 2009
Sotong Kangkung
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Roadside stall food. Just thinking about it makes me miss Malaysia so much. You know, the part where whenever you feel like eating something, you can just drive your car to the location. Or if you wakes up at 2am and feel like having something to munch be it Maggi Goreng (fried instant noodle) or Roti Canai or Nasi Lemak, all you have to do is get in your car and drive to the restaurant or stall. Lots of places are open 24/7. No more feeling cranky during that time of the month where you are just too lazy to cook yet you want to eat that delicious ............... (fill in the blank yourself).
Well, since I am not in Malaysia, the next best thing that could happen to me is when I found something at the asian store where I could make something that is familiar to me. Like this sotong which gave me the idea to make Sotong Kangkung. Sotong is squid although I think for this dish, cuttlefish is the more correct definition while Kangkung is water spinach. So I guess it would be 'Cuttlefish Water Spinach' in English? Hmmm... doesn't sound right to me and that is why I only put the title in Malay instead of Malay/English.
Sotong Kangkung
1/2lb cuttlefish
Water spinach, cut the root and rinsed thoroughly
2.5 tbs Rojak sauce, I used Boy Scout brand
1 tbs Shrimp paste, also Boy Scout brand
1 tsp Sambal oelek
1-2 tsp brown sugar
1/4 cup water
Coarse ground peanut
Toasted sesame (for garnishing)
1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients except cuttlefish, water spinach and sesame. Taste and adjust according to your liking.
2. In a big pot, boil some water and blanch the cuttlefish for about 2min. Drain and cut into 1-2in. Keep aside.
2. Blanch water spinach for about 1min, drain and cut.
3. In a big bowl, mix cuttlefish with water spinach and rojak sauce well. garnish with toasted sesame and serve immediately
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A Hardball Question For John Edwards via YouTube
Last night many of you politico junkies tuned in for the gazillionith Presidential debate in this extraordinarily long primary season. The format was quite novel. Instead of Chris Matthews lobbing softballs, the candidates were faced with real hardballs straight from homemade YouTube videos created by the Average Joe.
Senator Edwards was asked a rather pointed and tricky question worthy of discussion. You can watch below:
The Rev. Reggie Longcrier of Exodus Missionary Outreach Church in Hickory, North Carolina asked:
Senator Edwards said his opposition to gay marriage is influenced by his Southern Baptist background. Most Americans agree it was wrong and unconstitutional to use religion to justify slavery, segregation, and denying women the right to vote. So why is it still acceptable to use religion to deny gay American their full and equal rights?Edward's answer was disappointing to say the least. In fact, his answer was a nonanswer. Instead of offering a thoughtful answer, Edwards began to ramble about his personal journey, bla bla bla and finally concluded by pointing out that his own wife supports marriage equality. Big whoop John. Don't throw the blame on your Southern Baptist background. That's a cop-out and an insult to all politically Progressive former-Southern Baptists. If Edwards opposition to marriage equality is based on something other than the "ick factor" then please articulate that reason...
Obama was equally evasive. When asked the difference between a ban on interracial marriage and a ban on gay marriage, Obama ducked and dodged.
Presidential candidates shouldn't get a pass on the tough questions. I don't want a nominee who espouses views determined by a focus group or overpaid consultant. A candid candidate with a penchant for truth and honesty is desired....
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History has long been one of the punching bags of education policy. Perhaps successive ministers have been keeping in mind George Orwell's famous dictum that "he who controls the past controls the future". Or perhaps they just have a random checklist of historical topics they think should be important.
The subject can certainly be divisive. For the progressive left-winger, it seems self-apparently obvious to keep in mind the great movements of history – to understand the rise of labour, the fight for women's equality, the appalling history of racial oppression. For the conservative, the history of our country and the key individuals who have propelled its development are the crucial element. Either way, the very act of selection becomes political.
There was no more ardent historical interventionist than Michael Gove, late of this parish. He waged war on history teaching (taking to task the highly regarded website Active History), on history content and even on the specific teaching of such events as the First World War. Mr Gove, an English graduate with no obvious historical expertise, was not slow in bringing his more journalistic skills to bear in his history war.
Sadly, one of the great lessons of history is that he who has power tends to win. Gove had power, and regardless of his own knowledge or fitness to pronounce, he won. History teaching is in the process of changing again. Mr Gove's legacy is the mess that has become the proposed new GCSE history specifications.
You know something has gone seriously wrong when you see the history of driving offences and the neighbourhood watch on the same syllabus as Nazi Germany. This is, however, one of the potential combinations being offered by one of the three exam boards.
The most popular pre-Gove GCSE course was that of the modern world. Generally, this took an overview approach to the 20th century, and added depth by considering two or three areas within the period in more detail. It was coherent and enjoyable. It enabled students to make sense of the world they live in while offering a coherent narrative through the period.
Contrast that with the new offerings. With the same timetable allocation, history teachers must now cover an in-depth study of a major world power, a thematic study of a period in international relations, an in-depth study of an era in British history and a long overview of another British history option. The long overviews (we're talking 1,000-year overviews here) tend to be the history of health, or crime, or migration in Britain from medieval times to the present. Incoherent, certainly. Messy, without a doubt. Impossible to teach properly within the timetable constraints of GCSE history – absolutely. Goodness knows how this is going to be examined. How do you get a good exam from a topic that encompasses medieval torture and driving offences?
All this is bad enough, but the other serious charge against the new GCSE is that it is hugely repetitive. The emphasis on British history replicates the emphasis on British history in both Key Stage 3 and at A-level. It is impossible to avoid repetition in the new make-up. I love the history of our nation, but if I were a student being offered yet another look at Tudor England or the Normans, having covered them in Years 7-9, and probably at primary school as well, I might just decide to opt for some fresh educational pastures in another subject.
Interestingly, there is one option for the despairing teacher of Key Stage 4 history that maintains the coherence and interest of the previous course. That is the IGCSE. But herein; a mystery. In 2010 the government accepted the view of an increasing number of schools, that IGCSEs were "respected and valued qualifications". They allowed state schools to join independent ones in offering IGCSE qualifications instead of the standard British GCSE. Then in 2014 they carried out a U-turn. The IGCSE hadn't changed. But the government refused to allow them any longer to be counted in school league tables. The Cambridge board who offer the IGCSE said there was no educational justification whatsoever for doing this.
So why the apparent change of heart? Could it be that Mr Gove and the Department for Education were already aware of the unpopularity of their new specifications and wanted to head off a major exodus as quickly as possible? It turns out that consumer choice isn't always the key factor for a Conservative, no matter what the rhetoric.
The new-style GCSE could mark a major falling off in the study of school history as teachers struggle to make these specifications appealing. Perhaps it is time for a new insurrection. The IGCSEs are still in place and still offer a strong course. Forget the league tables and do what's right for students.
My own department has decided to weather the storm, with the support of the headmaster and governors. We believe our school's history course will remain strong as a result, something we can't guarantee with the new regime. We've been gratified to see that we're not the only ones and can only hope that more history departments will vote with action rather than succumb to the nonsense of the Govian agenda.
Perhaps we can prove that people power can still change the path of history.
Giles Marshall teaches history in a London grammar school


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The Queen's Coronation Music
The Friends of Holy Trinity Cathedral have announced that they will be holding a concert of the music played at the Queen's Corononation for Queen's Birthday Weekend. The Concert will be staged at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell on Tuesday May 29th this year. The proceeds from the concert will go to the Friends of Holy Trinity Cathedral to assist in completing the Cathedral.
The Auckland Choral Society, the University Singers (conductor Karen Grylls) and the Holy Trinity Cathedral Choir (conductor Peter de Blois) will all perform. The Auckland Symphony Orchestra (conductor Gary Daverne) and organist James Tibbles will accompany the choirs under the baton of Peter Watts, the musical director of the Auckland Choral Society.
The music of Walton, Gibbons, Parry, Handel, Howells & Vaughan Williams will be featured. The programme will showcase some of the greatest Choral and orchestral music ever written.
Organiser and Spokesperson Angus Ogilvie said "the programme will evoke something of the unique spirit of that momentous service held at Westminster Abbey nearly fifty years ago. Many of the pieces are regarded as choral masterpieces and are seldom performed live except for ceremonial occasions. This concert will be a feast for lovers of Choral music".
The organisers are also pleased to announce that one of the priests who assisted at the Coronation in Westminster Abbey on 2nd June, 1953 will be present. The Reverend Canon Howard Hollis will be the narrator at the concert. He is currently attached to Saint Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne.
Tickets for the concert are available from the Cathedral Office, Saint Stephen's House, Parnell or from Robyn Bridgman on 524 0241.
For more information contact:
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2030, Might Be The End But Can We Save It?
As most of you have probably heard, the world is decimating at a fast pace. According to Brandon Miller from CNN, the world must make "rapid, far-reaching, and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society" to avoid disastrous levels of global warming.
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states that by 2030, the planet will reach 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, strongly increasing the risk of extreme drought, wildfires, floods, and food shortages for hundreds of millions of people.
The scary thing is that we're already 2/3rd of the way there. This gives us only 12 more years on this planet. Are you ready for it to all end? Or are you ready to make some changes?
Climate Change Might Just End The World
One of the main reasons the world is falling apart is because of climate change.
According to NASA, we are the cause of all of this. We are expanding the "greenhouse effect." The "greenhouse effect" occurs when the atmosphere traps heat radiating from Earth to space. Another way of saying it is our actions are affecting the natural greenhouse and gases that are supposed to be exposed.
For example, increases of burning fossil fuels (coal and oil) resulted in increases of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). Increases in carbon dioxide are extremely bad for our health and the air we breathe in.
According to NASA, some future effects from climate change are raising warm temperatures, frost-free seasons, changes in perception, increased chances of droughts and heat waves, hurricanes being stronger and more intense, and rise of sea levels.
All these effects seem life-threatening. So, what can we do to help? You may try to recycle and conserve energy yourself. But you should encourage other people to do the same. It is important for everyone to be aware of climate changes and spread awareness.
Here are some places to check out to learn more about climate changes: data.gov/climate data imitative, U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, National Climate Assessment 2014, U.S. Department Energy, and Environmental Protection Agency.
Will Warming Oceans End It All?
Oceanic pollution poses a serious threat to the fate of the planet. Whether it's oil spills, extinction of aquatic animals, or the rising temperatures of the poles, something needs to be done to preserve the state of Earth's waters. Approximately 80% of the ocean's pollution comes from the land. That means humans are the main culprit as to why the ocean is becoming ruined.
One way to counterattack what is occurring is to be mindful of the amount of debris we're allowing to enter the ocean. The ocean isn't our trash can. So, trash shouldn't be there! The ocean is filled with several ecosystems and once that trash gets into the ocean, the lives of the sea animals are at stake.
Plastic is a big factor in ocean pollution. Many of these animals consume plastic and it ends up killing them, leading to their extinction.
We should be careful about how much plastic we're emitting to the ocean not just for the sake of the animals but for our sake as well. By eating those animals we're also eating the pollution which will harm us.
Volunteering some of your time by cleaning up beaches would go a long way, it reduces the risk of that trash getting in the ocean.
A Couple More Years, Please!
Scientists have said that 2030 might just be the end, especially with the drastic climate change they predict.
We still have time left. For the next 12 years, we can be more sustainable and eco-friendly to help the planet last a little longer. It is up to us to make a difference and if we all come together, it won't have to end like this!


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Current Favorites
A monthly update on what I've found interesting, funny, and all things in between
Monica Church Vlogs // Here lately I've found myself wanting to watch videos on YouTube when I have free time and I love watching vlogs. I've got hooked on Casey Neistat, Superwoman Vlogs, and now Monica Church.
Music // A collection of all my current favorites. I can't get enough of Kygo, The Chainsmokers, and I love to have James Bay on my studying playlist.
Favorite Bloggers // Reading other blogs is definitely one of my favorite things to do in my free time too! I LOVE The College Prepster and I've recently started reading Gal Meets Glam. Another great blog for lifestyle content is Emily over at Jones Design Company. I love to watch her Coffee Chats on Fridays!
Love, Nordstrom // This holiday season, Nordstrom is thanking their customers for their dedication to the company. They've put together an individualized 'thank you' for some of their most dedicated customers and it's so heartwarming to read. It's perfect for the holiday season!
That's all I've got for this week. I'm finishing up the semester this week and heading home for the holidays!


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by Bill Torres, Director of Community Resources at The Ali Forney Center
As the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) people grows in our society, more and more.
LGBTQ teens are finding the courage to come out of the closet. Tragically, as many as 25% of these teens are rejected by their families, and many end up homeless on the streets. Homeless LGBTQ teens are more likely than straight homeless teens to be subjected to violence on the streets, and in the homeless shelter system. They suffer from inordinate rates of mental illness, trauma, HIV infection and substance abuse.
The Ali Forney Center (AFC) was started in June of 2002 in response to the lack of safe shelter for LGBTQ youth in New York City. We are committed to providing these young people with safe, dignified, nurturing environments where their needs can be met, and where they can begin to put their lives back together.
AFC is dedicated to promoting awareness of the plight of homeless LGBTQ youth in the United States with the goal of generating responses on local and national levels from government funders, foundations, and the LGBTQ community.
This wonderful gift of books from The Make It Safe Project will help us in our mission to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (LGBTQ) youth from the harm of homelessness, and to support them in becoming safe and independent as they move from adolescence to adulthood.


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The Poisonous Power of Meritocracy/
How the myth of meritocracy works to keep women and minorities out of leadership.Read More
My thoughts about work and the people who do it. I write about how to create an inclusive and humane workplace, how to communicate clearly, and how to move from what you have to what you want.
How the myth of meritocracy works to keep women and minorities out of leadership.Read More
You're a meeting planner, a planning committee member, a symposium series organizer, or otherwise responsible for engaging speakers and presenters. You have an explicit goal of ensuring gender diversity* among the speakers you engage. And yet, despite your best efforts, you consistently fall short of your diversity goals. What is going on?
Your program is a victim of unconscious bias.
I experienced this early in my career, when I was running a grant program and was responsible for setting up review panels. I quickly learned that when asked the questions, "Whom should we invite to join the review committee next year?" the group, who at the time were mostly men, would quickly give me a list of names, all of them men. I would tear off that flipchart page, stick it on the wall, then say, "OK, now how about we come up with a list of qualified women." And, invariably, I would end up with just such a list.
The good news is that these groups of men were quick to realize what had happened. Asked for the first names who came to mind, they named people who looked like them. To overcome that unconscious bias, I had to ask, directly and clearly, for what I wanted from them: a list of diverse candidates, not all of whom looked like them.
Unconscious bias looms large on the list of reasons why women and minorities struggle to advance in male-dominated professions, why they are less likely to receive promotions, funding, and awards, and why they are less likely to be considered as presenters and speakers at your meetings.
As I discovered, when what you are after is a list of potential speakers, reviewers, or award recipients, the direct approach works best. Whether in a committee meeting or a one-to-one conversation, these two steps will help you reach the diversity you want.
1. State your desire for diversity up front and at the beginning of the conversation. Some variation on, "We are committed to gender diversity in our programs. As we talk about potential speakers (reviewers, awardees), I want you to give a lot of thought to identifying women who would fit well in our program." Reiterate as needed.
2. When you still end up with a list that is all or nearly all men, make your ask again, "You have recommended some fine people, and they are all (or mostly) men. Do you know any women whom we should ask?"
And don't take "no" for an answer. If your current sources truly know of no women who qualify, ask another source.
Do you have other tips for increasing diversity at the podium? Please, leave them in the comments section.
*Much of this is also true for racial/ethnic and other diversity goals. Gender is what I know best, so I'll stick to that here.
The landmark 2007 study by the US National Academies, Beyond Bias and Barriers: Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering, noted that "Decades of cognitive psychology research reveals that most of us carry prejudices of which we are unaware but that nonetheless play a large role in our evaluations of people and their work. . . . Although most scientists and engineers believe that they are objective and intend to be fair, research shows that they are not exempt from those tendencies."
If you think you're unbiased, go take a few of the implicit bias tests available for free from Harvard University's Project Implicit.
Books that describe research on unconscious bias and its impact include:
Madeleine L. Van Hecke Blind Spots: Why Smart People Do Dumb Things. Prometheus Books, 2007.
Daniel Kahneman. Thinking, Fast and Slow. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011.
Shankar Vedantam. The Hidden Brain: How Our Unconscious Minds Elect Presidents, Control Markets, Wage Wars, and Save Our Lives. Spiegel & Grau, 2010.
S*Marts Consulting offers career and executive coaching, leadership development workshops, and consulting services that take you from where you are to where you want to be. Specializing in nonprofits, and in the advancement of women in STEM.
HR Oxygen Podcast "Why You Need Workplace Allies"
AWIS Webinars On Demand: "No Means No: Respond to Harassment in the Moment" and "Spot and Stop It: How to End Harassment at Professional Meetings"
Wild Apricot Expert Webinars: "Moving from Talk to Action on Diversity and Inclusion."


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We are proud to present an all-star three-member judging panel for this year's competition at the London final of the KBS K-Pop World Festival. We have experts in the fields of music production, vocal performance and dance performance all giving their professional opinion on the finalists.
Their opinions will be a great validation and ringing endorsement of whomever they choose to be the winner of this stage of the competition, and will also provide invaluable feedback for all who have won the rare opportunity to perform in front of these judges.
Will Simms
French-born Will Simms is a cutting-edge hit record producer & songwriter, signed to Universal Music Publishing Group.
With his unique cross-over sound Will Simms has established himself as a hit-maker with literally millions of sales to his name.
Will co-wrote and produced "I Got A Boy" for Girls' Generation, a Billboard World Chart topper, and winner of the "Best Video Award" at the first YouTube Music Video Awards. It is listed at #5 on the Time Magazine selection of best songs for 2013.
Aside from his work with SHINee and f(x), he has also worked with EXO, for whom he produced and co-wrote the chart-topping "Wolf". More recently, he contributed his writing and production talents with "Thunder" in the internationally #1 album, "Overdose".
His latest work has been with Red Velvet, where he co-produced and co-wrote their debut track "Happiness".
Tita Lau
Singer/Songwriter Tita Lau is a multi-talented performer from the musical city of Bristol.
She has a voice which is both powerful and beautifully disarming, coupled with a charismatic stage presence that has allowed her talent to be recognised in shows like the X-Factor and even in the world final of the KBS K-Pop World Festival in Korea where she won a grand prize in 2012.
Tita is currently a professional musician and sings with urban reggae heavyweights Laid Blak.
Mihawk Back
Mihawk Back is a passionate entertainer and a talented teacher in all things performance, travelling the world to support artists on stage and to impart his knowledge and skills to those eager to learn.
Mihawk is a resident choreographer and dancer for SM Entertainment, and works as a personal dance trainer for some of the top stars in the industry.
His talent is highly sought after, and the list of artist lining up to have their performances feel his magic touch seems endless.
Girls' Generation, TVXQ!, Super Junior, Son Dambi, After School, SHINee, f(x), g.o.d. and 2PM are among the few that Mihawk has worked with. Even ballad singers like Baek Jiyoung and Park Hyoshin have sought him out to create choreography for their concerts.