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08 The Year Ahead – Integrated marketing
Fragmentation of media and changing consumer media habits means integration is the watchword for canny advertisers but this approach calls for deep knowledge of the separate niche markets. By Rob Tomalin, EMAP2
The Inside track to spreading the advertiser's word
Fragmentation of media and changing consumer media habits means integration is the watchword for canny advertisers – but this approach calls for deep knowledge of the separate niche markets. By Rob Tomalin, EMAP2
As pioneers of cross-media and fully integrated advertising solutions, 2008 is set to be an exciting year for EMAP Advertising. Changes in consumer behaviour have meant that integration is becoming increasingly relevant for advertisers and media agencies, and EMAP remains well placed to offer truly integrated, cross-platform advertising solutions with many of the UK's best known brands.
The cross-media campaign is well positioned to grow as an advertising tool in our converging digital world. Properly executed, it combines the strengths and reach of radio, TV, digital, mobile and magazines to deliver impressive returns to the advertiser. Sending a campaign cross-media allows you to create multiple touchpoints throughout a day.
Splintering audiences
Rapid audience fragmentation has made it harder for media professionals to service advertisers with in-depth expertise on a growing number of niche audiences. EMAP Advertising is bridging this insight gap with the battle tested consumer knowledge that has underpinned its own success in fierce consumer markets, and from an advertising standpoint, its unrivalled experience in providing creative solutions to its customers. The core of this activity is The Inside Panel – a 10,000 strong consumer group that helps generate new knowledge and identify lucrative behaviour patterns. Knowledge generated from the panel is the basis of our crossbrand work and was clearly demonstrated when we put together the Sony Ericsson Soundtrack
The Soundtrack To Your Life campaign took the form of Sony Ericsson Walkman phones sponsoring the music Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), which includes all of EMAP's music TV stations. It also included advertorials in Q, FHM & Heat and was supported on radio through a nine-month partnership with Kiss Radio's Open Aired programme, which delivered the latest news and live DJ mixes from summer festivals. In order to keep music consistently at the heart of this campaign EMAP's ticketing service site, Aloud.com, ran a special festival guide for users throughout the summer months which was sponsored by Sony Ericsson.
With the recent Rajar figures showing that one in four Londoners listen to our Kiss and Magic stations in the morning and that EMAP Radio commands a 25% share of the commercial radio market, we provide our advertisers with a major opportunity. The same message heard on the radio can be reinforced with the internet when they log on at work. Our latest research shows that the line between work and pleasure is blurring in the workplace. Only 6% of people stated "they never used the internet for pleasure at work" and that 34% of internet users will dip in and out of personal websites throughout the day. With major websites such as FHM.com and Heatworld.com we can reach well over 4,000,000 unique users every month.
Magazines play a major role in people's leisure time. FHM has a readership level of about 2.3 million (NRS) and Grazia commands 220,215 readers a week and was one of the UK's fastest growing titles in the sector (ABC JJ07). Through magazines, advertisers can reach their target market with traditional ads, advertorials, specially designed inserts or the most recent development – QR codes – which allow readers to interact with the magazine via their mobile phone. QR Codes are barcodes printed in magazine ads, the user takes a photo, texts the photo to a number and gains access to special branded content: photos, ring tones and movies they can share with friends.
Turning up the Heat
The emergence of Mark Frith's Heat World over the past year has demonstrated the power of dedicated cross media brand extensions. Heatworld. com was launched when we realised our readers were seeking even more immediacy than the weekly print and online magazine. Heat Radio's launch in October was a groundbreaking innovation – a commercial radio station without ads that interrupt the listening experience – the advertising revenue is provided by key partners who sponsor the station's shows.
In the past seven years cross-media campaigns have secured a position in the mind's of advertisers as a key tool in delivering messages to consumers. An integrated media campaign is the natural evolution of advertising in a converging digital world.
Rob Tomalin, Head of Cross-media Arm, EMAP2
Getting the correct blend
A successful integrated campaign needs much more thought than just a mix of media with similar branding. By Richenda Wilson
John Armstrong was at Unilever 20 years ago when he first appreciated the importance of integrating the various elements of a marketing campaign. While he was discussing a TV ad for Persil Automatic with JWT, he was also about to organise the associated door-drop with the local printer. No one was talking about the fact that the two bits of work should have the same creative idea to back each other up and resonate with consumers in a consistent way.
Armstrong has spent the years since focusing on making campaigns as seamlessly integrated as possible and is now chief executive of integrated agency Momentum, which was created out of five specialist shops. He believes that integration must be treated as a specialist discipline in its own right with its own skill set. "You need to create a unifying big brand idea, not just a creative execution, that recognises the brand's objectives and ultimately moves your client's business forward," he says.
"By basing your idea on traditional brand planning insights as well as a good understanding of communications planning you will be able to define how best to integrate the campaign across a range of disciplines," he adds. "If you have created your idea based on sound consumer brand and communication planning, you may find that the best way to answer the brief is in fact a single discipline."
Momentum often works alongside other agencies, a set-up that can cause problems if not firmly managed. Armstrong says: "The client has to lay down the rules from the start and make it clear to all the participating agencies that there will be no prizes for treading on each other's territory."
Mike Colling, managing director of Mike Colling & Company, agrees that a lack of territoriality is key: "Inevitably a number of different skill sets are required to pull a great integrated campaign together. Sometimes these lie in separate organisations. The client or team leader needs to create a cultural and financial environment that supports the development of great ideas, from whatever source, and rewards the united team, rather than encouraging individual bids for stardom."
However, there's nothing wrong with a bit of healthy competition, believes David Atkinson, managing partner at integrated agency Space, as it leads to "a raising of the bar among agencies and a surge of activity to shine, to add value to the client's experience".
The gift or curse of 'the big idea'
"Integrated marketing should always be led by a big idea," says Atkinson. "That idea then becomes the core, which is translated into every relevant discipline. This doesn't mean that only one agency can work on it, just that someone controls the process, egos, influence, budgets and agencies."
But the suggestion that this "big idea" is the holy grail can cause problems of its own, say some. "Successful integration should certainly start with an idea," says Euro RSCG KLP managing director Hugh Treacy. "But it should be the right idea that provides the best solution to the marketing problem. Success is born from an understanding that consumers behave and react in different ways, at different times, to different messages in different media. If the right idea is good enough, it will stand the test of interpretation and adaptation across the marketing mix."
Technology at the heart
There are several simple technical elements that need to be integrated to ensure marketing works, but they are often neglected, believes Grant Kellner, director for EMEA at Acceleration. "Businesses with call centres are not taking advantage of e-mail by closing the 'conversion loop'.
"Say a prospective customer telephones for an insurance quote. The operator asks questions and inputs data to an interface. This can be integrated with an e-mail tool. As the data is entered, a template pulls the information from its content system, and an e-mail is sent after the call, pushing a call to action."
Francis Wallinger, managing director of Alchemetrics, also emphasises the need to get your CRM systems and technology working together: "To be able to deliver integrated multichannel campaigns, companies need a technology infrastructure that supports this, with a marketing database at its heart."
And Mark Patron, chief executive of online analytics specialist Redeye, adds that technical knowledge is also vital for evaluating campaigns: "To measure performance across the marketing mix and optimise the integration of various channels, a good understanding of data mining, database management and Web analytics are prerequisites of a successful integrator.
"However, few brands are developing an integrated customer view across off- and online where, in reality, planning and single customer views are paramount to successful integrated strategies."
Richard Tremellen, partner at Experian Integrated Marketing, believes integrated marketers need to "possess skills that include customer portfolio management, contact strategies, optimisation, process development, analytics, interactive learning and data-based technology."
But he adds: "There are only a handful of marketers in the integrator role in the truest sense, making decisions on how marketing budgets need to be allocated across multiple channels with a clear understanding of how each channel impacts the overall mix."
When brand managers stop using the 1960s siloed marketing model as their benchmark and gain a clearer understanding of how consumers are viewing messages across multiple channels, campaigns will be both more integrated and more successful.


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Category Archives: Cove Circle Life
Sunset on Lake Hartwell
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Butterflies on the dining room porch
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Hydrangea loneliness and a few other garden shots
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Happy Birthday Diane and food..
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Mulch and more..
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Back home in Anderson
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Tanzania can boost the contribution of its huge informal sector to the national economy if there are concerted efforts in increasing resources to the property and business formalization initiatives.
The informal sector in Tanzania is among the most social, economic and political sensitive and buoyant sector yet contributes marginally to revenue generation. Statistics show that Tanzania is still having the largest informal sector with an average above 50 per cent in size. Read more. Source | Daily News
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They Might Be Giants (TMBG); a band from my youth that I continue to love. Back in middle school, you could find them in the "alternative" section of the music store, though these days I would struggle to categorize them.
Excellent live, I have seen TMBG in concert more than any other band.
This song, "Dead," is from their third, but breakthrough album Flood, released in 1990.
They primarily do kids songs now, so if you have little ones, I highly recommend you check them out for your keiki. Fun and intelligent, TMBG are good for all ages.


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I stayed here only for 7 hours on August, 30th.
After getting back to my home, on August 31st, I notified unidentified 3 bites on my legs, and about 2 weeks later,, I got another bite on my foot at home. It was so itchy and painful and I had to see a doctor and got anti-biotic. I brought it even to my house, It was the most terrible experience, I washed everything and I am still doing it (now is October, 30th) I'm so concerned.
I don't remember my room number, but the room was in high floor.
Be careful not to bring f***ing bed bugs to your house, It costs more than $500. (at minimum)
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|From SHAF Tour 2010
I will cover the SHAF tour of South Mountain and Harpers Ferry in several posts focused on the various separate engagements covered by the tour. An overview of Harpers Ferry seems appropriate to start, what with the concern over development plans for Bolivar Heights. The picture above shows the position of A.P. Hill's artillery on the Murphy Farm. Hill's seizure of this position flanked Bolivar Heights and sealed the fate of the garrison. It is worth noting the Murphy Farm represents a significant preservation victory made possible by the cooperation of the NPS and the Murphy family.
One of the themes of the tour highlighted the need to reappraise the performance of Federal and Confederate commanders during the campaign. Dixon S. Miles, the Federal commander at Harpers Ferry, is almost universally regarded as an "imbecile," but as Dr. Dennis Frye points out, he was forced to defend the town. His choices of Maryland Heights and Bolvar Heights for defensive positions made the best of a bad situation. Miles had perhaps 14,000 troops, most of which were green, and many of them had been in the army for only 3 weeks - barely enough time to learn how to load and fire a musket, let alone maneuver in formation.
The loss of Maryland Heights to troops under Lafayette McLaws seriously compromised Miles's defense, but this was perhaps unavoidable given the inexperience of Miles's command. With hope for relief fading, Miles permitted 1400 cavalry under Colonel Grimes Davis to attempt a breakout. The cavalry had been posted on the Murphy farm, guarding the southern flank of Miles's defensive line. As the cavalry made their escape in darkness, the infantry sent to replace them was recalled to Bolivar Heights to shore up the main line against an apparent night assault.
This night assault was a diversion planned by Jackson to cover the advance of A. P. Hill's division to the Murphy Farm, and it worked brilliantly. Frye considers this one of Jackson's most ingenious strategems, and suggests that Jackson receives little credit for it because of the low opinion most historians hold of his opponent. Given a reappraisal of Miles's efforts, Jackson's success at Harpers Ferry attains new significance. He coordinated three separate columns in a difficult convergence, disrupted his opponents defensive arrangements with a clever ruse, and seized a key position that made the enemy's line, and ultimately the town of Harpers Ferry, untenable. His efforts resulted in the largest surrender of U.S. forces prior to World War II.
Today, Harpers Ferry National Historic park includes portions of School House Ridge, Bolivar Heights, the Murphy Farm, and Maryland Heights. The battlefield portions of the park exist through the combined efforts of private individuals, CWPT, and the National Park Service. As I rethink my own opinions of Miles and Jackson's operations before Harpers Ferry, I am grateful for the areas that have been preserved, and hopeful for those that have not.


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Our Members Make Moves.
Browse through news articles on Catapult's impact in the Lakeland community.
Poor Porker Opens a Boutique
The Poor Porker has just acquired a space in Lakeland to open a boutique and market this fall.
What Makes A City Special?
Enoch Elwell, founder of CO.STARTERS, writes on the value of creative starters in a community.
The Bread Pedlar
Only two weeks down at the Farmer's Market, and everyone is talking about The Bread Pedlar.
Catapult Featured Again!
The Ledger featured an article on Catapult's successful first few months in business.
Artistic Piece About Catapult
New Girls in the Pub, writer, Kelsey Tressler wrote a creative piece on Catapult.
Polk Article On Catapult
Polk State College wrote an article on the Innovation and Design course that Catapult offers.
Fred Koehler Publishes Book!
Catapult member, Fred Koehler, published his first book "How to Cheer Dad Up."
Catapult On ABC Action News
ABC Action News provided an in-depth exclusive on how Catapult benefits Lakeland.
Catapult's In The Ledger
The Lakeland Ledger featured a wonderful article on the Grand Opening of Catapult.
The Poor Porker Shop
The owners of the Poor Porker, Jarrid Masse and Robyn Wilson, have opened up their online shop.
Sassakala Gets Featured
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Why Should You Install Outdoor Security Cameras
One of the best things that you can do to boost the security of your home is to install security cameras outdoors. Closed circuit television cameras are now commonly used in many houses and workspaces. They are primarily designed for surveillance purposes and can allow you to monitor different areas of the property through a centralised console. Security cameras are available in two variants: wired and wireless. Wireless cameras emit a closed radio frequency that can't be hacked so easily. They are much easier to install compared to wired cameras, mainly because you don't have to worry about the wiring or power hook-ups.
Installing security cameras has now become somewhat of a necessity in offices, shops, and houses. People are concerned about their security, and want to protect themselves from intruders and thieves. Security cameras form the first line of defence for protecting any property. Here are some of the many reasons why you should consider installing an outdoor security camera in Exeter.
Burglars and thieves do not want their face caught on CCTV cameras, as that could eventually lead to their capture. According to numerous studies, it has been proven that installing security cameras serves as a deterrent for burglars and thieves. They generally avoid targeting houses or properties that are protected by security cameras. Installing a security camera system around the property will help protect you against a potential break-in at your home.
Monitor Everything
All of the security cameras provide a live feed directly to a central monitor. You can connect a NVR or a DVR to the system to record video. This is a great idea for people that want to keep an eye on everything. For instance, when you are leaving the house, you can set the camera system to record, and then come back to view the video. It will give you a better idea of any suspicious activity going on around you, and will make it easy for you to figure out whether you should take pre-emptive action or not. Security cameras allow you to monitor everything from a single console.
View on the Go
Modern security camera systems now also offer the option of a live internet feed. Once you have set up the camera system, you simply have to log in through your mobile phone and you can check the live feed anywhere. You simply need access to the internet in order to view the feed. In case you notice suspicious activity, you can alert the authorities right away. These are some of the main reasons why you should invest in good quality security cameras.


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It means: Keep putting yourself into Saint Mother Theodore's shoes while you get ready for WHATEVER GOD wants you to do NEXT! ~Nell '76
Aspiring Higher means to never settle, even when you think you've reached your limit. It means to set high expectations and to be resilient. ~Stephanie Runyon-Thomas '13
To me aspire higher means to always over achieve because you never know where it can take you in life. ~Joanne Curran, Sophomore
It means you always reach for the next level, going above and beyond. It comes naturally to those following Saint Mother Theodore. ~Michelle Barrentine '78


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If you are a woman "of a certain age," then you know what I'm talking about when I tell you that life is one big change after another. One of the first phases in this metamorphosis of growing older is the graying of one's hair, not to mention a myriad of other inconveniences that turns you into an "older woman" - putting it ever so mildly.
Growing old doesn't have to be something to dread. More and more women are claiming that their senior years are the days when they are suddenly set free. No more having to look a certain way for someone else; it's time to look a certain way for ME.
One such woman whom I really admire in taking a stand against ageism is Maggie Rose Crane. As a leading-edge baby boomer, Maggie is an expert on the subject and has written a book to help us put our fears of growing old aside and rejoice in the fact that we can finally be ourselves and not give a darn what anyone else thinks.
Amazing Grays: A Woman's Guide to Making the Next 50 the Best 50 (Regardless of your hair color!), is a candid and inspiring guide for women on how to stay vibrant, engaged and joyful in the second half of life with tips on how to let go of the past, mindfully navigate the present and create a life that reflects the accomplished woman we've become.
I interviewed Maggie to find out why she feels growing older is not a death sentence, but a chance to really understand who we are today and who we will be tomorrow.
Thank you for this interview, Maggie. Exactly when did you throw down the towel and declare yourself free to be yourself, no matter the age?
Maggie: At age 55, I had an epiphany in a hair salon. As a result, I decided to never color my hair again. It was the process of going gray that threw me up against all my limiting fears, beliefs and expectations about becoming old. Rather than allow these fears to run my life from backstage, I decided to confront them head-on. It was a daunting process, but little by little I took back my power.
It was on the day when my hairstylist told me I had grown out enough gray hair for a short (but sassy) haircut that it really hit me. As I saw my artificially colored hair piling up on the floor I began to feel free of a part of me I no longer identified with. I was becoming lighter, more authentic, more me! It was very liberating.
Not all women will decide to allow their hair to go gray – but I think this moment of reckoning hits all of us at some point. We all have to come to terms with the fact that we are getting older, and that WE are becoming the senior generation. Once you embrace this fact, it frees you to rearrange the puzzle pieces and create a fresh start.
What are some of the fears you feel women have today about growing older and how should they release those fears?
Maggie: The questions abound…Will I continue to be loveable? Respected? Desirable? Important? Can I still make a difference? Will I become invisible? Why are my looks so darned important? Is everyone this afraid of dying? Who am I now that I'm no longer of reproductive age? Am I doing what I came here to do? What do I want to do with the rest of my life? Is it almost over?
These fears must be confronted head-on or they will run our life from backstage. I recommend that women take some time to brainstorm every fear, belief and expectation they have about aging and write it down. Then, by asking some simple questions - Is this true? Who said so? How do I know this? – they can begin to question the truth of these fears.
I also recommend that they look at the fears they can DO something about, and determine an action they can take to alleviate it. The rest of their fears will most likely fall into the category I call "irrational" and are best dealt with by challenging the voices in our heads that keep insisting they are "true". There is no easy fix, but oftentimes just naming these fears can dilute some of their power. Don't believe everything you think.
The quality of our life is determined by what we pay attention to – so I encourage women to stop focusing on who they were and focus on the woman they've become. How can this woman make a difference in the world? How can we become spiritual midwives for a generation following in our footsteps? How can we give back in a way that feeds our soul?
In your book, Amazing Grays: A Woman's Guide to Making the Next 50 the Best 50, you have a term I would love for you to explain. What is "Silver Sage"?
Maggie: While I allude to the Gallery of women (on my website and in my book) who have gone gray as "Silver Sages", I don't mean to imply that only women with gray hair are sages.
While I appreciate that wisdom often comes with age, I realize that sometimes age just appears all by itself! Most of us have garnered a lot of experience and insight along the way and have developed a perspective on life that often only comes from digesting the ups and downs of ones life fully. I believe we possess a wisdom that can benefit those who are willing to tap into it. Silver, in this sense, refers to age. Sage to the wisdom that often (but not always) accompanies it.
Is your book an anti-aging book?
Maggie: No. It takes too much energy to be against anything. The time and energy spent opposing something can be put to better use by focusing on what you DO want, not what you don't want. We tend to get what we focus on. I encourage women to embrace some sort of mindfulness practice as a way to create less stress and more peace in their life.
While this is not an anti-aging book, it also is not just about hair color. It's mostly about maturing women relishing their roles as Amazing Grays (regardless of your hair color!). It's about challenging outdated expectations and living joyously, consciously and authentically. It's about not wasting the precious time we have trying to recapture a life we've outgrown. I've attempted to use my own journey through midlife to shatter stereotypes about aging and then share my insights and research with women who are on a similar journey.
I have been coloring my hair for years, not to cover the gray, but to cover my mousy brown hair, now sprinkled with gray. What can you tell me to convince me to go au naturel and love it?
Maggie: I'm not about to convince any woman to stop coloring her hair. Frankly, not every woman looks good with gray hair. Actually, there is no such thing as "gray" hair. It's really translucent and takes on the color of the hair around it. So, those with darker hair often gray beautifully, as the translucent hair reflects a silver tone. Those with lighter hair will often reflect a yellow tone, which can appear mousy.
My message is not about gray hair – but aging well. If you feel better coloring your hair – than I'm the last one to tell you to stop. I will say that I hope you are looking into less toxic hair dyes. Our scalp is rich with blood vessels and readily absorbs any toxins you put on it. The research I've outlined in my book is not 100% conclusive, but there is enough there to make one question the regular use of traditional hair dye.
Finally, what is the most wonderful thing about being a woman "of a certain age"?
Maggie: First, I'm grateful for having made it this far, because many haven't. I love that so much of the drama is behind me – that I know and accept my imperfections and can love myself because of them, not in spite of them. For many of us, our kids are grown, our original careers are winding down, and we have a sense of what's important to keep and what we can let go of. We can focus our attention on what makes us happy, and decide what we want to do with these next 50 years. We have an opportunity to reawaken slumbering dreams, spend time reflecting on who we've become and create a life that reflects the woman we are now. No one really knows the quantity of time we have – but by mindfully choosing to fill ones life with the people and events that bring a smile to your lips and a song to your heart – and living each consecutive moment as it happens in the now, now, now - it will seem like a looong time.
Thank you for this interview, Maggie. Can you tell us where we can pick up a copy of your book, Amazing Grays: A Woman's Guide to Making the Next 50 the Best 50?
Maggie: Visit www.maggiecrane.com. I'm currently offering a Free bookmark with purchase of Amazing Grays. It features a wonderful quote for midlife women, affirming the powerful and amazing woman we are. After all, we become what we think about most!


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Happy Friday! It's the beginning of December, and the countdown begins. This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent, and time to prepare for Jesus' coming. Each Monday of Advent, during morning assembly, we will light a candle on our Advent wreath.
Safety Update
We are in the process of working with the City of Peoria to determine what changes can be made to increase the safety of our streets surrounding the school. Since it is illegal to stop within 30 feet of a STOP sign, YIELD sign or traffic control signal, we are currently putting out orange cones to help remind our drivers, as well as open up the visibility of the crosswalk areas. Cell phones are also illegal in school zones. Please continue to do what you can to ensure the safety of all of our students, families, and staff.
Important Dates for December
Thursday, December 7: 1:30PM dismissal, Spirit Day with popcorn and soda sales
Friday, December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Saturday, December 9: First Reconciliation
Sunday, December 10: Santa Breakfast and Cookie Walk
Monday, December 11: Christmas Program 6PM
Tuesday, December 12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Wednesday, December 20 through Wednesday, January 3: Christmas Break
Thursday, January 4: Return to school, 11:30AM dismissal (NO LUNCH and NO AFTERCARE)
Dress Code
Winter weather is upon us. With the colder weather, comes a different style of dress. Please remember that all students are required to comply with our dress code. If a student wears leggings under a jumper or skirt, they must be to ankle and solid navy or black. Boots of any kind are not allowed in the building, but may be worn outside for warmth. Please help your children to comply with this important school rule.(A copy of the dress code can be found on the information board located next the the gym doors in the office hallway.)
Please make sure to notify the school if your child will be absent. You can phone the school, email the school, or if your child has a sibling, have them stop in the office to let us know. Doing this will prevent a phone call later in the morning checking on the whereabouts of your child.
In addition, if your child has a fever, vomiting or diarrhea, they must be symptom free without meds for 24 hours before returning to school. This will help prevent the spread of germs.
Scholarship Opportunity
The state of Illinois is setting up a scholarship program for students who attend private schools. The program is called the Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program and it is made possible by the Invest in Kids Act. It's a brand new program, so the details are in the process of being worked out and communicated to us. One thing we do know is that on January 2, 2018, the application process will begin. The program is based on need but also on first come first serve basis. In order to have the best chance at qualifying for a scholarship, families will want to apply on January 2, so please put that date on your calendar! A packet with information on how to apply for this scholarship will be emailed to all families in the near future.
Santa Breakfast and Cookie Walk
Please mark your calendars for our annual Santa Breakfast and Cookie Walk on Sunday, December 10 from 7:30-11:00AM. Tickets are $5 a person and are available in the school office. Please let us know your name, desired time for your reservation, and the number of tickets needed. Cash or checks will be accepted and checks can be made payable to St. Mark PSA. Santa called and said he would be here!!!!
Our annual cookie walk will also take place that morning in the PreK hallway. Grab a plate or two of homemade goodies for $5 per pound. Each family is asked to donate a minimum of three dozen of their best homemade holiday treats. In addition, items must NOT need refrigeration. Please deliver these delicious goodies to the school on Friday, December 8 from 3-5PM or on Saturday, December 9 from 9AM-12:30PM.
Lunchroom Help Wanted
We are looking for someone to help us serve lunch to our students on Wednesdays between the hours of 10:45AM and 12:45PM. This can either be a paid position (we pay minimum wage), or you can use the time
toward your family's volunteer hours. If you are interested, please call Kathy Driscoll at 676-2939 between the hours of 8:30 and 10:30AM.
Taste of St. Mark
Planning is underway for our 3rd annual Taste of St. Mark and vendors are wanted! If you are interested in showcasing your culinary talents, please email Cachet Rodriguez with questions at psa.
In the past we have had food such as tacos, chicken wings, truffles, quesadillas, gyros, ice cream and a few others. We are always looking to expand and offer up more variety for all palates. Please help make this year's Taste of St. Mark the best one yet!
Spring Musical
Tryouts for our spring musical, Peter Pan, Jr. will be held on Friday, December 15 at 3PM and again on Monday, December 18 at 3PM. If you would like more information regarding tryouts, please contact Miss Koch at akoch
We are also looking for helping hands to assist in various areas of this years school musical, Peter Pan, Jr. If you are interested, please email Cachet at rdrigz99
Costuming Coordinator
Picture Person
Field Trip Coordinator
Musical Volunteer Coordinator
Flowers/Promotional Items Coordinator
Parents are invited to view a special showing of the film "Screenagers", a film about growing up in a digital world. This film will be shown on the following dates at the schools listed, and you can attend at any location:
Dec. 6, 6:30pm…St. Phil's
Jan. 25, 7:00pm…St. Vincent de Paul
Feb. 21, 6:30pm…St. Mark
We will be showing this film to our 5th-8th graders closer to the date our school hosts this event.
Help the West-Mark Food Pantry
A Letter from Diane Nowlan:
Schnucks, located on University in the Metro Center, has once again chosen West-Mark Food Pantry as the beneficiary of the Schnucks "Bags for My Cause" program. This means that for the entire month of December every time a reusable bag with the message "Every Bag Feeds a Neighbor in Need" is purchased at the Schnucks on University, the food pantry will receive $1. Please visit the store, locate the reusable bag rack and buy a few Hunger Bags to help support the food pantry. We also ask that you spread the word to your family and friends. The more bags purchased, the greater the donation to the West-Mark Food Pantry.
We are so thankful to the parents, students, and faculty of St. Mark's School for their help feeding the hungry, and are keeping you in our prayers.
If you have any questions, please contact Diane Nowlan at 682-1603. Thank you for your help keeping our shelves full. Happy Advent and Merry Christmas!
Gratefully yours,
Diane Nowlan
Scrip for the Holidays
When planning for your holiday shopping and gift giving, don't forget our Scrip program. We have a great assortment of gift cards available for many retailers including Walmart, Target, Kohls, J.C.Penney, Bergners, Old Navy, Best Buy, Lowes, and Menards. Scrip is available after all weekend Masses. Thank you for your support of this program.
Volunteers Are Always Needed
Please remember that all families are required to volunteer at our school. Check out our Sign Up Genius page to see the volunteer opportunities available for our school and athletic events.
We are still in need of playground volunteers. If you are available between 11:15AM and 12:45PM, and would like to help out, please contact Dr. Dillon. You can volunteer for a day or a week. We will be happy to have you any time that you are available.
Calendar of Events
Saturday, December 2
St. Edwards 6th Girls BB tournament at St. Ed's
PND Santa Breakfast
Monday, December 4
6/8 Boys BB @ Concordia starting at 5PM
Tuesday, December 5
6/8 Boys BB @ St. Phils starting at 5:30PM
Wednesday, December 6
6/8 Boys BB @ Home vs. St. Joes starting at 5:30PM
Thursday, December 7
Early dismissal 1:30PM
Spirit Day with popcorn and soda sales after school
Friday, December 8
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Lunch Menu for the Week of 12/4
Monday: Chicken noodle soup, ham sandwich crackers, carrots w/ranch, applesauce, milk
Tuesday: Eggs, bacon, tri-tater bar, biscuits w/butter, strawberries, milk
Wednesday: Tacos w/cheese, lettuce, salsa, corn, peaches, milk
Thursday: Pork rib on a bun, seasoned fries, dried fruit, milk
Friday: TREAT DAY, Mini corn dogs, baked beans, applesauce, milk


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The Wazi Campaign PSAs on KTN Morning Express : Lifestyle Segment with Tamima
Title: Have you committed to peace yet?
Posted By: CAPITAL LIFESTYLE
Posted On: www.capitalfm.co.ke
Date Posted: February 28th, 2013
So much has been said, about peace, and with the elections just days away, can it ever be enough?
On Monday, as a Kenyan, you must be ready to not only say peace, but practice it and even enforce it if it is in your power to do so.
Several of Kenya's top celebrities have come together in a television message calling for peace ahead of the next elections, shot by Nairobi Half Life Director Tosh Gitonga.
Nameless, Patricia Amira, Charles Bukeko, Pinki Ghelani, Wilfred Bungei, Jimmi Gathu, Ian Mbugua, Susana Owiyo, John Sibi Okumu, Habida, Boniface Mwangi, Leonard Mambo Mbotela, Juliani, and Octopizzo are all part of the campaign.
"We wanted to make the point that peace brings people from all walks of life together regardless of age, occupation, ethnicity, gender…just as we can see in the message we shot. As the camera keeps moving forward in the video message, so does life after elections" says Tosh Gitonga.
Hip Hop star Octopizzo, feels peace is a must for Kenya.
"I participated in the video because during the last election I was affected directly by the violence that hit the country and especially my hood, Kibera. I support peace and encourage it for the safety of my daughter, and the children and people of Kenya."
"Everyone was enthusiastic about the idea and all gave of their time without getting paid anything at all…and it just goes to show how everybody is making peace their priority right now," said Lara Mastropasqua, the Wazi Campaign's Project Director.
The Wazi Campaign is being supported by all the local television broadcasters and Fox cinemas.
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Title: The Wazi Campaign.Encouraging Harmonious Coexistence Among Communities.
Posted By: Joemakeit
Posted On: www.kenyaplex.com
Date Posted: 10/3/2012 2:34:12 AM
It's a fact that no man is an island.We need each other and united we stand,divided we fall.The wazi campaign emphasizes on the importance of communities to shun hatred and tribalism.The campaign has a slogan that states,'Kenya ni jina,nchi ni wewe',meaning,the word Kenya is just a name but the country is you and me,its citizens.We should therefore always embrace peace because in its absence,we will all be negatively affected in one way or another and that's a fact.
Title: The Wazi Campaign
Posted By: African Digital Art
Posted On: www.africandigitalart.com
Date Posted: 10/3/2012 2:34:12 AM
To promote unity and discourage tribal issues – Wazi is a new PSA campaign that urges Kenyan's to look past their differences as everyone matters. Conceptual art by Noah Mukono, Character design and produced by Gado (Godfrey Mwampembwa) and VFX and direction from Peter Mute. (audio in Swahili)
"This Public Service Announcement (PSA) is the first in a series that falls under The Wazi Campaign. It was produced for television with the aim of promoting unity and cooperation amongst different ethnic groups in Kenya. Following several decades of ethnic dispute which has resulted at times in outright violence, such as during the presidential elections of 2007, this PSA seeks to promote unity in diversity."
Executive Producer: Lara Mastropasqua
Director/Co-Producer: Peter Mute
Producer: Godfrey Mwampembwa
Voice Director/Voice of Mzee: Edward Khaemba
Sound Engineer: Kibby Kenneth
Character and Concept Artist: Noah Mukono
Visual effects and Animation: Magiqmud
Title: Multi-media platforms will help promote peaceful campaigns
Posted By: XINHUA NEWS SERVICE
Posted On: www.coastweek.com
Date Posted: December 14 – 20, 2012
NAIROBI (Xinhua) – The Kenyan government has partnered with civil society lobbies and leading media houses to spread messages of peaceful campaigns and national cohesion using animated cartoons and theater performances.
Speaking during the launch of the Wazi Campaign on Thursday, the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Information and Communication Bitange Ndemo said the multimedia platforms including short films and stage performances will be used to spread messages of peace, unity and good governance as campaigns for the March 2013 general election gather steam.
"As we head towards the next elections, part of the efforts of the government is to ensure that elections are free and fair and devoid of any violence. Towards that end, we are working with various organizations, particularly media groups to publish and air messages that encourage positive behavior before, during and after the elections," Ndemo told journalists on Thursday.
The Wazi campaign utilizes both traditional and new media platforms including television, internet and animations to convey messages of peace and civic responsibility as Kenya prepares for a land mark general election next year.
A Kenyan nongovernmental organization Act, Change and Transform (ACT) has partnered with the government and major broadcast media houses alongside Fox cinemas to implement the Wazi campaign.
Ndemo stressed that the government will utilize innovative media platforms to reach out to the public with messages of peace and national unity in this campaign season.
"New forms of media are critical in disseminating peaceful campaign messages to the youth whose role in the electoral process is immense. The Wazi campaign will raise the bar in promoting civil and organized debates as the campaign season kicks off," Ndemo remarked.
Kenyan civil society lobbies have joined forces with the government to reach out to grassroots communities with message of peace, national reconciliation and unity as the east African nation heads towards a hotly contested general election in March 2013.
The ACT's CEO Anthony Kariuki reiterated that the success of next year's general election hinged on peaceful and orderly campaigns.
"Through our partners, we shall work round the clock to encourage all Kenyans to vote peacefully and respect their neighbors regardless of their political affiliation. The success of forthcoming elections is critical to Kenya 's future, especially the achievement of vision 2030," Kariuki remarked.
The Wazi Campaign will involve production of six animated public service announcements to be broadcast by Kenya 's leading television stations that have donated free air time to the project.
According to Lara Mastropasqua, Wazi's project director, the public service announcements touches on a variety of issues that are integral to a democratic and peaceful electoral process.
Mastropasqua told Xinhua that topics to be covered in the new campaign include national cohesion, leadership and integrity, devolution and the fight against corruption.
She said that a printed version of each public service announcement will be distributed to Kenyans through stage performances in rural areas and informal settlements.
"The Wazi campaign has sought to be original and inspiring, and that is why animated story telling is being used as an instrument to reach people of all ages. The creative teams who are doing the 3D animation are pushing the boundaries of what has traditionally been done in public messaging," Mastropasqua said.
Title: Animated PSA for Peace
Posted By: UP Magazine
Posted On: On: www.upnairobi.com
Date Posted: February 8th, 2013
Three birds fight over who will build its nest on the branch of a tree. In a race between two tortoises, one uses a shortcut to reach the finish line. These are just two of the six animated "Wazi Campaign" Public Service Announcements (PSAs) currently airing across Kenyan television stations. Created by Buni and supported through the Kenya Civil Society Strengthening Program(KCSSP) funded by USAID and DFID, the campaign aims to inspire Kenyans to embrace peaceful elections and promote good governance.
"The idea for the campaign was born in 2006. The inspiration is the belief that change happens one person at a time. Each one of us is responsible for our own transformation, which in turn can transform the society we live in," shares Project Director, Lara Mastropasqua. The PSAs, running between December 1st 2012 and August 2013, are in the form of cartoon characters and animals—an unusual method for a campaign that targets adults of voting age. Lara explains, "We wanted to make sure people would remember the message." As the scenarios play out, a sagacious male narrator cautions against the negative behavior on display.
He is later on revealed to be a mzee (old man) who appears at the end of each PSA to reiterate the campaign's slogan, "Kenya ni Jina, Nchi ni Wewe" (Kenya is just a name, you are the country). Lara reveals that, while PSAs don't change the way people think overnight, she hopes that this one will stir up positive debates among Kenyans. "It's akin to planting a seed. It takes time for that seed to grow." Catch the Wazi shorts on KBC, Kiss TV, Citizen, NTV, QTV and KTN as well as Fox theatres after the national anthem. Find it on Youtube, Facebook and Twitter as "The Wazi Campaign".
Title: Wazi Campaign for Peaceful Elections
Posted By: Aventh
Posted On: bake.or.ke
Date Posted: March 1, 2013 – 5:43pm
The Wazi Campaign is a nationwide public awareness initiative launched ahead of Kenya's March 2013 elections that uses Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to educate citizens on issues such as corruption, leadership and integrity, peaceful elections, national cohesion, and devolution. The animated cartoon PSAs are being aired on television stations in Kenya, as well as shared via the internet through Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. The Wazi PSA Campaign forms part of the project "Public Awareness Campaign for Kenya: Promoting Peaceful Coexistence Amongst Different Ethnicities," and is implemented by Act! and its Kenya Civil Society Strengthening Program (KCSSP). It is funded by the United States Agency for International development (USAID) and the Department for International Development (DFID).
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The PSAs are designed to promote ethnic tolerance and national cohesion, raise awareness on certain rights that Kenyans have under the new Constitution, and communicate mechanisms that are available to Kenyans to enforce their rights and to hold their duty bearers accountable. The slogan for the campaign is "Kenya Ni Jina, Nchi Ni Wewe" (Kenya's just a name, you are the country). In order to assess the impact of the campaign a baseline survey was conducted before the PSAs were produced and aired.
The produced PSAs include the following.
- National Cohesion and Integration: The first in the series, this PSA focuses on promoting unity and cooperation amongst different ethnic groups in Kenya.
- Fighting Corruption: The second PSA in the Wazi campaign series tackles the issue of corruption vs. integrity, encouraging people to walk a path of integrity as opposed to making corruption a way of life.
- Leadership & Voting Responsibly: The third PSA encourages Kenyans to examine their leaders, and vote responsibly, not along tribal lines.
- Celebrities United For Peaceful Elections: According to the Wazi campaign, this PSA was neither planned or budgeted for, but was initiated by celebrities who wanted to add their voice for peaceful elections.
Title: Why Kenya's Presidential Debates Will Flop Badly
Posted By: Bryan Tumwa
Kenya's much hyped idea of importing American-style town hall presidential debates to the local political process in order to raise the perfect president is by all means a brilliant initiative that will sadly amount to naught.
The Kenyan version of the debates faces monumental logistical nightmares right from the start since the number of political parties involved and their presidential candidates are to say the least unprecedented. There are no pre- existing structures to ensure the debate is conducted in the most professional way possible apart from the one that was hastily created by the originators of the idea- the major Kenyan media companies.
Eight television stations and 32 radio stations announced the venture for an unprecedented simultaneous broadcast of live debates to be aired on November 26, followed by the second on January 14, 2013 and the third and final one on February 11, 2013.
But I don't believe the intended purpose of the debates will be realized, not even by a long shot. Presidential debates have had an arguably huge role to play in propelling candidates to the white house in the United States, but how exactly does this play out?
These structured events were designed for the undecided voters who do not lean either side of the political divide during the campaign period. This might best explain why after every debate session in the United States, the tilting advantage between the Democratic and Republican candidate is usually a few percentage points in favor of the best debater.
Consider the case of Kenya where tribe is the single largest unifying aspect during political contest. Undecided voters do not come into play. The country is ethnically polarized so much so that the political atmosphere will barely change on account these diversionary events in the name of debates. Creating a culture of ideological politics will take much more than a trifecta of debates to cause a stirring in that direction.
That is why I want to highlight the more practical media initiatives that have and are continuing to make a brilliant case for better inculcation of issue based politics as opposed to tribal based politics.
The first one is The Wazi Campaign which is a media campaign that has been running on the mainstream media for quite some time now. Its slogan is aptly put: "Kenya ni jina. Nchi ni wewe. " This is perhaps the more home grown solution to the immediate problem in our politics; ethnic tolerance. Behind the three multicolored animated birds and their eggs is a more profound revelation that we rise together as a nation and fall divide as a nation. It is a very effective way of preaching peace and creating a spirit of communal cooperation.
The second initiative, which is a very powerful one, is the Uongozi initiative that has been put together by several stakeholders including Inuka Kenya and Posta Kenya. The Campaign is centered around a fourteen part political reality show which seeks to identify potential new and young political leaders through a virtual media election vehicle. The show hasn't started as yet, but the initiators of the whole campaign have a good plot there.
Other initiatives like the Bunge la Mwananchi that has activities and constructive meetings in the grassroots is also a more practical way of slowly developing a healthy attitude among voters as regards electing good national and county leaders. TV programmes like the Classmates, which portrays the diversity in a multicultural setting in Kenya, preach towards ethnic tolerance, which is good in defusing the tribal tensions. Musicians who sing patriotic songs to unite Kenyans are also being powerful ambassadors and their efforts will always pay off.
Unfortunately, poverty still remains the second most compromising weapon for leaders who have no agenda for the country. Whoever will figure out how to convince the electorate that receiving T- Shirts,Lessos, money and other gifts in exchange for votes is political fraud will have addressed the other half of the problem.
But for presidential debates, it is a long shot, at least for now to expect anything more than good old fashioned entertainment as the outcome. At worst, the divisions could widen further because of the increased euphoria for the different candidates from their backgrounds.
Title: Ministry to unveil peace campaign ahead of polls
Posted By: Abdi Ibrahim Dika
Posted On: nairobi.hivisasa.com
Date Posted: 5 December, 2012 – 17:40
The Ministry of Information and Communication (MOIC) is set to launch Wazi Peace Campaign to foster peaceful coexistence ahead of the March 4, 2013 General Election.
In a press statement issued today, MOIC said that it is committed to ensuring that the country remains peaceful in the run up to the polls.
Wazi Peace Campaign is a nationwide public awareness campaign which uses the best in 3-D animation to convey messages of peace and good governance through 60 seconds Public Service Announcements produced mainly for television. The PSA is produced by Buni and implemented by Kenyan NGO Act.
The campaign also counts with the support of the MOIC which promotes peace ahead of next polls.
This is among many peace initiatives undertaken by corporate organizations and Government agencies.
Kenya Network for Media is planning a peace forum ahead of polls.
Title: Peace Campaign Launched
Posted By: NAJMA ISHMAEL CYNTHIA KIMOLA
Posted On: THE STAR
Date Posted: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012 – 09:00
A nationwide public awareness campaign that uses 3D animation to convey messages of peace and good governance is being launched this morning. The Wazi Campaign is supported by various media houses that will be airing positive messages ahead of the general election.
Title: TV Peace Campaign Launched
Posted By: Della Mbaya
Posted On: Published on Thursday, 06 December 2012 11:51
With general elections coming up, a nationwide public awareness campaign using 3 D Animation to convey messages of peace and good governance has been launched.
Speaking during the morning event, Information PS Bitange Ndemo said that the government is committed to ensuring elections are free, fair and devoid of violence.
The Wazi campaign, an initiative of local NGO ACT is running free of charge on local TV stations, and Wazi project director Lara Mastropasque says that radio will soon follow on.
ACT says that a successful General Election is crucial to the country's development goals.


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It is a hall with hundreds of doors, behind which the the Grimms store a majority of their magic items. Behind other doors are magical creatures and different lands (the Snow Queen's Homeland, Babe the Blue Ox, and Pegasi are a few examples). The hall is extremely large and long and the end is not within sight if you were to look down the hall. When they were children, Henry and Jake tried to go on a camping trip at the end of the hall, but they had to turn back because the journey was too long and they had no food. The later installation of a trolley that magically expands makes it easier to get to the end of the hall.
One room in the hall houses the Book of Everafter and is only accessible by a member of the Grimm family - Mirror takes advantage of this and runs rampage through the Hall after he gets Basil under his grip, forcing Sabrina to open the room or else he would kill her brother. At the end of the hall are portals to the other magic mirrors that were created by Bunny Lancaster; when the Grimm girls use one to get to Charming's magic mirror, the guardian of said mirror refers to it as the back door.
Another room contains "holes" that presumably allow Mirror see through other mirrors and contact members of the Scarlet Hand. The Hand also run rampage through the hall by the end of the series, either pillaging or losing many magical aretefacts in the process. After the Grimms get the mirror back (without Mirror in it himself), they use it as a safe haven from the Hand, though soon the Hall is lost as Mirror smashes it after talking to Sabrina and Daphne.
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There are several other magic mirrors besides Mirror, and they each guard a different specialized room.
- Harry is the guardian of the Hotel of Wonders.
- Donovan is the guardian of the Disco of Wonder, a 1970's-style nightclub.
- Fanny is a roller-skating waitress and guardian of the Diner of Wonders, a 1950's-style soda fountain.
- Reggie is a happy-go-luck guy with a Jamaican accent and dreadlocks and guardian of the Warehouse of Wonders, a storage space full of mysterious crates that used to belong to Bluebeard.
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A Mother's Intercession
Mark 7:24-30
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Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs.
(Mark 7:28)
Three things we must always remember
When we seek God's help in prayer:
Perseverance, humble surrender,
And faith in His love and power.
Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet He could not keep His presence secret. In fact, as soon as she heard about Him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an impure spirit came and fell at His feet. The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. "Let the children be fed first. For it is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs."
"Lord," she replied, "Even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs." Then He told her, "For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter." She went home and found her child lying in bed, and the demon gone. (Mark 7:24-30)
The Syrophoenician woman was a pagan Greek whose daughter was possessed by an evil spirit. She believed Jesus was the only one who could free her daughter from the demon's possession. Somehow she had managed to force her way into the house where our Lord had hoped to find some rest and privacy from the maddening crowd. Even God, after all, in His human state needed some moments of rest. What made the situation worse was that it was not customary for a woman, even of her stature (Greeks then were regarded to belong to a higher social status) to approach a spiritual leader like Jesus – much less a pagan woman (whom the Jews considered unclean. Otherwise, she would be regarded as a prostitute. It is not surprising therefore that Jesus regarded her visit as an intrusion, and so initially reacted in a derogatory way. "Let the children be fed first. For it is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs" (Mk.7:27). Our Lord must have really been offended by her impropriety to have used the word "dog" to refer to the Greek woman's tribe. But the Syrophoenician woman matched her indomitable spirit with a reply that was so self-deprecating that she wisely captured Jesus' heart. "Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children's scraps" (7:28). Touched by her humility, more than her boldness, Jesus gave in to her request, "For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter" (7:29).
This reading about our Lord's encounter with the Syrophoenician woman has given us a glimpse of the tenderness in the nature of Jesus. It has also taught us that when we seek God's help in prayer, there must be no hesitation, no doubt, but full of confidence and perseverance. At the same time, we must submit to God in humility, acknowledging our weakness and total dependence on Him. And most important of all, like that Syrophoenician woman, we must have complete faith that in His great mercy, God will grant our prayer.
Dear Jesus, most compassionate, keep us strong in our faith, and help us share it with all people we come in contact with in our life, whether they are Christian, Muslim, Hindu or pagan; for you have shown us in today's Word, that all may inherit Your kingdom. Amen.


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1. Historical Peninsula of Istanbul
Istanbul, which brings together two continents and is admired by the whole world, has been in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985, with the file "Historic Areas of Istanbul". The first spots that come to mind are Yerebatan Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Obelisk. It is a great chance to be able to reach many of the places on the historical peninsula within walking distance.
2. Cappadocia
Cappadocia, one of the important junctions of the Silk Road, is at the top of the places to be seen in Turkey. Cappadocia, one of the top-of-the-world paradises that nature presents to humanity, is known for its fairy chimneys. In addition to luxury hotels, the area where carving, cave-like houses, pensions and hotels are located attracts foreign tourists. Cappadocia, an important center of thought and education in the early periods of Christianity, traces thousands of years of civilization.
3. Mount Nemrut
Mount Nemrut, which is located on the borders of Adiyaman, together with the tumuli and sanctuaries belonging to King Antiochos of Kommagene bring into being the National Park. This area, which has been on the UNESCO List since 1987, is particularly crowded with visitors at sunrise and sunset. In 62 BC, King Antiochus Theos built his tomb temple along the top of Mount Nemrut, as well as the sculptures of many Greek and Persian gods. Mount Nemrut is one of the most important tourist destinations of Turkey, with the world's first horoscope and altar of fire.
4. Safranbolu
Safranbolu, known for its houses reflecting historical Ottoman architecture like Beypazarı, Goynuk, Odunpazarı, is a town of Karabuk. The name Safranbolu that enters the UNESCO World List with its houses comes from the saffron plant. The city reflects the view of a vast museum which makes it one of the most important cultural and historical centers of the region with a history of about 3,000 years. Having a large number of historical fountains, caravanserais, hammams, mansions, bridges, mosques and shrines, it is prominent in cultural tourism in recent years.
5. Sumela Monastery
The Sumela Monastery, located in the Macka district of Trabzon, consists of an ancient Greek Orthodox monastery and church complex. The building, which was built in Cappadocia churches style, which is frequent in Anatolia, was built at an elevation of 1,150 m above sea level and is quite magnificent. Gaining attraction by the frescoes and figures on its walls, the monastery is open to the public as a museum under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The monastery, which was worshiped in some days as Orthodox holy, is among the most impressive buildings of the Eastern Black Sea.
6. Ephesus Antique City
The ancient city of Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionia, is located on the borders of Selcuk county of Izmir. The history of Ephesus, which has the most advanced economic and architectural structures of its period, bearing the traces of different civilizations, dates back to 6000 BC. The ancient city of Ephesus was included in the UNESCO Temporary List of World Heritage in 1994. The city registered as a World Heritage in 2015 has many buildings that are regarded as sacred by Christians. Among the places to visit around Izmir, the city continues to feel the history of making an important landmark like the Temple of Artemis, Celsus Library, Virgin Mary's House, Ashab-i Kehf (Seven Sleepers) Cave.
7. Ancient Cities of Xanthos and Letoon
Xanthos, located near Fethiye, is known as the capital of Lycia in Antiquity. Remains dating back to the 8th century BC revealed that the city was an important cultural and political center of its time. Letoon, where the settlement traces traveled to the 7th century BC, is based on a story told by Poet Ovidius, which was built in the name of Leto, who became pregnant with Zeus. The Letoon city, which was mostly used as a religious center, was abandoned in the 7th century AD.
8. Hattusa (Hattushash)
Hattusa, located in the town of Bogazkale in Corum, is known as the capital of the Hittite State. The city is an important center that can be witnessed to Anatolian Civilizations. Five cultural monuments have been discovered in Hattusha, where the settlement has been seen since 3,000 BC. The recent excavations reached the great Hittite archives. Hattushash, which is known as a thousand god city in its period, once became a political, religious and cultural center.
9. Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi
Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi, the architectural structure UNESCO first accepted to the world heritage list from Turkey, was built by Ahmed Shah in 1229. With respect to Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi which is the most well known architectural structure of Sivas, Evliya Celebi, a famous Ottoman explorer, commented as "The architect engraved the marble so laborously, embroidered the doors and walls with such a chameleon act that the language to express is incompetent, the pen is broken".
10. Pamukkale
Located in Denizli, Pamukkale is in the UNESCO World Heritage List along with Hierapolis Ancient City. The story that St. Philip was killed in Pamukkale by the apostles of Jesus Christ increases the interest of Christians. Pamukkale is one of Turkey's most well-known natural wonders. Think of a cotton-like hill formed by calcification and little spring water ponds everywhere. Travertines of Pamukkale, seen even at 20 km distance, is an important attraction center with healing underground waters.
Anatolian lands, which have hosted different civilizations throughout history, bear the traces of life of many civilizations. The most beautiful historical treasures in Turkey are not limited to this list. Nice beautiful geographies like Mardin, Assos, Hasankeyf and other historical heritages can be added. Let us know in the comments if you want to recommend more destinations.


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Philadelphia 97, Detroit 86 – Box Score
Sixers fans had waited years for the Process to finally come to fruition. Naturally, then, panic had set in following an 0-3 start to the season against three teams who had all reached the Eastern Conference semifinals a year ago. Monday night, facing a far easier foe, the panic turned to pandemonium with the Sixers logging a wire-to-wire win in Detroit.
It wasn't the most complete team victory, but the Process was all about acquiring star players, and Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid proved that having the two best players on the court can be more than enough. Just four games into his rookie season, Simmons had the type of performance that makes the national audience sit up and take notice. The former LSU Tiger recorded a triple-double with 21 points on 8-11 shooting, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. In doing so, Simmons became the third player in NBA history to record a triple-double within his first 4 NBA games, and first since 1967, joining Oscar Robertson and the wonderfully-named Hambone Williams. (Note: Williams received his nickname because someone yelled "hambone" in junior high and he turned around, proving middle school can forever haunt even the most talented among us.)
The Australian phenom looked completely at ease on the ease, using his size to get into the lane and finish high-percentage looks at the basket. He even hit a foul line jumper! Defensively, Simmons aptly defended a wide-range of Pistons, including 6'3″ Reggie Jackson on some key possessions late in the game. His passing ability was always described as his elite skill though, and Simmons flashed some plays that showed why he could one day be discussed among the pantheon of great distributors. The fact that he already has the LeBron-esque cross-court pass is incredible four games into his rookie season, here finding TJ McConnell for an open corner three (TJ canned it).
Simmons' court vision is so A+. pic.twitter.com/AOR5qRw7PE
— Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) October 24, 2017
He also looked smooth as silk hitting Joel Embiid with a behind-the-back pass for JoJo's first triple of the season.
Speaking of the big man from Cameroon, Embiid was outstanding as well, recording 30 points on 11-15 shooting, making that lone three-point attempt, and grabbing 9 rebounds. He needs to clean up the 7 turnovers, but his game-high plus/minus of +21 also showed how crucial his presence was on the defensive end. While he did not have any blocks on the evening (in fact, no Sixer did), Embiid completely deterred any Pistons from entering the painted area, cutting off the easy baskets that led to Detroit runs whenever he took a seat.
After taking and missing 10 three-pointers across his first two games, Embiid entered Monday with the goal of playing more down low. The Sixers definitely made a concerted effort to have him operate out of the low block rather than the top of the arc. Even when he did start out on the perimeter, Embiid ditched the awkward pump fake which had become somewhat of a crutch for him. Instead, he took it to the basket to great effect. Here, you can see one of the many occasions where he roasted Andre Drummond with a move on the interior.
Other Game Notes:
- Aside from the dynamic duo of Simmons and Embiid, Robert Covington was the only other Sixer to score in double figures. RoCo knocked down 3 of 5 threes for 13 points, but contributed the most on the defensive end. He had 4 steals on the night and the entire complexion of the defense alters when he and Embiid are in the game.
- More fun with Ben Simmons stats. The rookie became the first Sixer to shoot at least 70 percent from the field in a triple-double since Charles Barkley in February of 1987. While not as impressive as a triple-double, the game marks the fourth straight double-double to start his career, joining the illustrious company of Dikembe Mutombo, Shaquille O'Neal, David Robinson, and Ralph Sampson.