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Many many hours before I had been nervously standing in the dark on the start line, accompanied by my brother in law and eldest daughter. We had woken before 4am to catch the bus from Chamonix to Courmayeur, and the start of the Trace Des Ducs De Savoie. I had chosen this race because I was intrigued. I had fulfilled my ambition of completing the fabled and famous UTMB in 2013, and I wanted to repeat the experience, challenge myself afresh and combine the whole lot with a holiday. The TDS was listed on the UTMB website as more difficult than the UTMB, despite being shorter, because of the " Unclearly marked paths ; very long ascents and descents ; exposed passages secured with a rope ; use of hands necessary to balance oneself ; remote itinerary ; altitude 2700m ; few refreshment points". Another attraction was that it finished on a Thursday morning and I could enjoy the rest of the week and weekend having a real holiday!
Of course, since securing a place, events had overtaken me and I had something to prove. A week on the cardio ward followed by a cardio version to reboot the ticker at the end of May hadn't set me up at all well for my early summer challenges. I had just about managed to stagger round the Nice Ironman course, and then of course DNF'd in my home event the Cro Trail. I had underestimated the need to relearn mental strength, but also new skills (no caffeine, stable and low heart rate - at altitude). All summer I focussed on the TDS as redemption. I didn't think I could live with another DNF.
I started right at the back, against my routine but better to speak with my support crew, and did not really register the music that was playing at the off, although Number 1 assures me it was Ride of the Valkyries, a UTMB speciality. An easy jog through Courmayeur and before long we were power hiking up the first of many steep climbs.
We had been briefed for a very hot day, and my pack had the 2 litre bladder plus a 330ml bottle strapped to the front. My plan was to get water at every aid station, starting from the first, discipline being the key to not getting dehydrated later in the race - another lesson from the Cro. I was already 1 pee down by the first aid station, and had not used much of my water but who knew what the future held, so I topped up my bladder at the Arete de Mont Favre, before shooting onwards and upwards.
The next section was quite frustrating - very processional single track, albeit with beautiful views on the Italian side of Mont Blanc / Monte Bianci. The lycra clad queue kept stopping as further up the track someone stopped to take photos, so I ducked up the inside to overttake, arousing much consternation from other runners as I did so. Finally the track widened, and I loped along the flatish track before heading up the very steep switchbacks up to Col Chavannes. From the bottom it reminded me of an executive toy - the reds, greens and blues t shirts moving visibly to the left, whilst the line above went right, the line above that went left, a seething mass of ultra trailers.
The views were breathtaking, grass carpeted valleys in every direction. From the Col, a joggable 10km cinder track descent to Alpetta before a gradually increasing gradient up to the Col du Petit St Bernard. I was expecting to see #1 and Gavin there, and was looking out for them as I passed an achingly beautiful lake before climbing the seemingly impossible last 100m or so, using hands as well as feet for purchase. Cresting the top #1 intercepted me and we jogged together to the aid station, greeted not only by Gavin but the whole crew - sister in law, two nephews, all 3 kids and Mrs R! What a morale booster. A quick in and out for water and a handful of trail mix and I was on the long and steep 15km descent to Bourg St Maurice, the first checkpoint where assistance was allowed. I was already feeling the brutal terrain in my legs, with the downhills giving others ample opportunity to pass me. But this was my race, and my plan was to try and keep the Ups to about 15mins per km, and about 10mins per km or quicker on the downs. I knew that if I could keep that up I would be well ahead of the cut off times, and able to just enjoy the race.
I put a foot wrong on the descent, and I swear I heard something snap in my right leg, that which had given me so much grief since the Cro and all summer. The pain was intense, so I took an emergency Doliprane and focussed on putting one foot in front of the other. I had come to expect set backs in ultras, I just had to put this new development down as a set back and keep moving. Pain is temporary...
Onwards and upwards. 1149m of "up" in 5.3km to the Fort de la Platte. The climb had been brutal in the heat. There were bodies everywhere, under any shade available on the way up. That run to Cannes in 40 plus degrees a few weeks before had probably done me more good than I could have ever hoped. I hung my pack on the milking machine in the farm yard, filled up both my pack and bottle from the tap, and said a thankyou to the running gods. Both pack and bottle were completely empty, despite filling my bottle from a standpipe on the ascent.
The sun was starting to wane not lessening the staggering beauty of the whole run. I had gleaned from the blogosphere that the descent from Passeur Pralognan was very technical with ropes and mountain guides helping runners. I kept moving, finally finding a fellow English speaker to share the trail with for a while. I chatted with Rachel, a transplanted Aussie living in London until she paused to take a photo and the descent became more technical. I enjoyed the descent and hands and feet ascent (don't look down!) to the Col. Then the rope assisted descent, not as bad as advertised although you wouldn't want to lose your footing. Still in daylight I jogged the flattish cinder trail to the drop bag station at Cormet de Roselend, joining some more Brits before they jogged off ahead of me on their own timetable.
Geoffroy was already in the aid station when I arrived. I just put on some more layers and a headlamp, filled my pack, and after a few minutes said goodbye to Geoffroy leaving him in the aid station. I may not have been the fastest mover on the trail but I was very disciplined about keeping aid station time to a minimum which helped immensely. I was 3hr 45 mins ahead of the cut off as I left, and thoroughly enjoying myself.
My good humour was sorely tested by the mud as I slipped and fell several times crossing creeks in the half light, and before long it was time to light the Petzl and enjoy the stars. Occasionally I'd look up and be unable to distinguish between the a bright star and a runner's headlamp far into the distance. La Gitte was where I encountered the unfortunate Japanese runner. I have no idea whether she finished or not, but it didn't look good when I left.
"What's the landscape like?"
"It's like running on the moon. Grey/white rocks everywhere. Undulating. Difficult to get a purchase."
"Sounds hideous."
"It's not too bad. It's a clear night. Anyway, sorry for waking you up. I'm losing reception. Get some sleep and I'll see you in Contamines."
I had a brief, signal testing conversation with Mrs R at midnight, happy to be moving in the fresh air, well above the tree line as I had been for most of the day. I was then passed by 2 runners in full body lycra, and I fell into step behind them for a while, chatting. They were locals, from LES Contamines (emphasis on Les - NOT Contamines!). Eventually they pulled away and I was on my own again, snatches of music audible on the wind from some far off party. The trail wound it's way through the moonscaped plain, before ascending some unmarked Col and then descending, very technically - think hands and knees and steep drop offs, to La Joly aid station. A girl cheered runners into the tent with a microphone and a bit of chat - "Good evening Benjamin. How are you feeling?"
"Nickel!" I yelled in return, before filling my pack and overtaking the dozing and eating participants as I exited almost immediately.
Down to LES Contamines, the second of the assisted aid stations. Despite the almost 1km of descent between La Joly and Contamines, I was boosted by the thought that Mrs R would be there to see me, and administer, but was still struggling. Almost 2 hrs of descent passed in a blur before a long slog along the river to the village. I was past running, just shuffling as quickly as I could into town to be greeted by an effervescing Jack, a tired looking #1,2 & 3 and nephew. I was shabby, but so were they and I had been on my feet for 21 plus hours. Mrs R was a vision of cheerfulness in the aid tent, and dutifully rubbed Voltarol into my aching and bruised quads - particularly the right one, replenished my Doliprane, vaseline, nuts, powders and water. She pushed me out the aid station with a morale boosting "Only 2 more climbs - you're doing amazingly well, overtaking loads on the uphills! You're in something like 700th place now."
I was stunned. I knew I had been right at the back of the pack at the beginning, perhaps 1200th or so, but to have gained 500 places was amazing. Nothing for it but to dig in and get moving, with no further aid stations until I had traversed all the way to Les Houches. The first part of the climb was hard. But nothing like the second. Headlamps were visible snaking an almost impossible trajectory up the near vertical hillside to Col de Tricot. 1163m of Up in 7.0km. I had to stop and sit a couple of times to regain my composure but was pleased to put a gap between me and the other headlamps on the hillside. The switchbacks were scarily steep, taking the worst possible route up the hill. At times I thought it was nigh on impossible, but replayed Pain Is Temporary, Keep On Moving and other three word mantras to keep me going. Eventually the summit was breached. I yelled "Mon Dieu" to the marshals at the top scanning everyone's chip, breathed deeply, overtook a few other exhausted bodies and started down the hill, avoiding bushes, rocks, deep trenches cut into the path from the earlier rain, and a few jersey cows. I slipped a few times on cow shit, ending up face first in a bush on one occasion which thankfully broke the fall.
As the sun rose I managed to team up with another Brit, Mark, and he was happy for me to lead the descent. It felt fast and fluid despite the slippery mud and drop offs from the rocks, but eventually I bonked and had to stop to sit and dig into my pack for half a Go Bar, leaving Mark to tackle the rest of the descent on his own. A few minutes later and I'd caught him as we queued for the rickety footbridge to cross the raging torrent below. I had heard of this bridge - maximum 2 at a time to cross. The planks were 2 x 2, held by ropes hanging from ropes strung across the gorge. When my time I ran across full pelt trying to ignore the frothing milky water a few metres below me and the swinging from side to side of the bridge itself, not to mention making sure my feet struck directly in the middle of the planks. The race was nothing if not an adventure - I liked it! Petzl off as the sun was providing enough light to see by, and onwards!
Despite the fact I had climbed the last visible climb on the course profile, I was still climbing and descending almost constantly. One descent had some more ropes with a queue of exhausted runners slowly making their way down. There was a tiny path, about 6 inches wide, along the rocky cliff face but too low for the rope users to be on. I decided to risk it and shot down the path overtaking the peloton as I did so. I didn't look down and was thankful the mud held.
I had to have another seat and munch just after Bellevue losing Mark for the last time, before descending the Chavants into Les Houches. A very quick scan and top up of my back pack before shuffling the last 8km of undulations alongside the river into Chamonix. As I emerged onto the road a spectator was holding tea. What I wouldn't have given for a hot cup of sweet tea. "It's cold if it makes you feel any better! Well done! Keep going, nearly there!" I hadn't realised I was speaking out loud, but thankful for the boost she gave me with her words.
I was being regularly overtaken but hadn't seen another runner for 10 or 15 minutes when I heard footsteps behind me. I turned and saw a couple out for a jog. They saw my British flag on my dossard and spoke to me in halting English. "Keep moving, just walk for now. In 300m you'll be in Chamonix. The crowds will line the street and help you to run."
I thanked him weakly and continued my hobble into town. He had been right. A dribble of spectators gave way to a stream, then a river, then a flood, and eventually I met #1, the advance guard of my support crew. "Keep going Papa you've done amazing. Nearly there!" She was joined by Mrs R, #2 and & #3, and the 2 dogs, and I was flanked by them as I ran the last 100m to the finish, Jack nipping at my heels the whole way.
Job done. 478th out of 1813 starters and 1200 finishers. 27hrs 03 minutes. Painful and exhausting but exhilarating all the same. "Happiness has something to do with struggling and enduring and accomplishing" I saw once on Emilie Forsberg's blog. I couldn't have put it better myself.

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United States District Court, N.D. California
August 14, 2014
DANIEL BENEFIELD, et al., Plaintiffs,v.BRYCO FUNDING, INC., et al., Defendants.
PHYLLIS J. HAMILTON, District Judge.
Before the court are the motions of defendants JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; Chase Home Finance, LLC; and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (collectively, "JPMorgan/MERS"), and defendant Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-7 ("Deutsche Bank"), for an order dismissing the second amended complaint for failure to state a claim. Under Civil Local Rule 7-3, plaintiffs' opposition to the Chase/MERS motion was due on August 4, 2014, and their opposition to the Deutsche Bank motion was due on August 11, 2014. Plaintiffs did not file an opposition to either motion. Having read defendants' papers and carefully considered their arguments and the relevant legal authority, the court hereby GRANTS the motions.
Plaintiffs filed this action in Alameda County Superior Court on April 22, 2013. On March 24, 2014, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the sole defendant who had been served as of that date) removed the case to this court, alleging federal question jurisdiction. Chase/MERS and Deutsche Bank then filed a motion to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim. On June 10, 2014, the court issued an order granting the motion, dismissing four causes of action with prejudice (claims under the Truth in Lending Act ("TILA") and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"), and claims for declaratory and injunctive relief), and dismissing the remaining nine causes of action with leave to amend, and issuing detailed instructions as to what must be alleged in any amended complaint.
In the order granting the motion, the court stated that the complaint was "largely incomprehensible." The court was "unable to ascertain exactly what plaintiffs' claims [were]" and found that while it appeared that plaintiffs were attempting to allege wrongful foreclosure, it was clear from the documents attached to defendants' request for judicial notice that no foreclosure had taken place. Order at 3-4.
Plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint ("SAC") on July 11, 2014, asserting two causes of action - fraudulent inducement to breach contract (formerly the first cause of action), and fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud (formerly the third cause of action).
In the June 10, 2014 order, the court dismissed the claim of fraudulent inducement to breach contract with leave to amend to "allege facts as to each defendant, showing that the defendant fraudulently induced plaintiffs to breach a contract." Order at 4. The court explained that
[t]he elements of a claim of fraudulent inducement to enter into a contract or breach a contract are (a) a misrepresentation, false representation, concealment or nondisclosure; (b) knowledge of falsity; (c) intent to defraud or to induce plaintiff to enter into a contract or breach a contract; (d) justifiable reliance; and (e) resulting damage. See Lazar v. Superior Court , 12 Cal.4th 631, 638 (1996). Plaintiffs must identify the contract and the parties to the contract. They must also allege "an account of the time, place, and specific content of the false representations as well as the identities of the parties to the misrepresentations." Swartz v. KPMG LLP , 476 F.3d 756, 764 (9th Cir. 2007). Mere conclusory allegations of fraud will not suffice. Moore v. Kayport Package Express, Inc. , 885 F.2d 531, 540 (9th Cir. 1989); Das v. WMC Mortgage Corp. , 831 F.Supp.2d 1147, 1166 (N.D. Cal. 2011).
Order at 4.
In the SAC, the first cause of action for fraudulent inducement to breach contract alleges that "defendants... engaged in egregiously unfair and deceptive lending practices to steer [p]laintiff [sic] into a loan that was engineered to fail from inception." SAC ¶ 28. They allege that they "have been trying to secure a modified/amended loan agreement" that would reduce their monthly payment, but that the "nature of our current contract" was designed to "mechanically create economic hardship" and to "systematically force default." Id . The remainder of this cause of action is premised on alleged violations of California Business and Professions Code § 17200. See SAC ¶¶ 28-37.
In the June 10, 2014 order, the court dismissed the cause of action for fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud with leave to amend to "allege particularized facts as to each defendant, showing that the elements of fraud are met (misrepresentation, knowledge of falsity, intent to defraud, justifiable reliance by the plaintiffs and resulting damages)" as stated with regard to the cause of action for fraudulent inducement of breach of contract.
In the SAC, the second cause of action for fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud alleges that "[d]efendants impliedly covenanted to deal with [p]laintiff [sic] in good faith and fairly;" that plaintiffs "detrimentally relied on "[d]efendant's mortgage loan broker's professional opinion that home prices would continue to rise and the equity value would not drop below the loan value;" and that "[t]his same position was taken by the lender, owner, and underwriter's analysis, all of whom gave approval for disbursement of the loan funds into the real property investment, " all of which constituted a breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. SAC ¶¶ 38-42.
This cause of action also references - without any supporting facts - violations of California Civil Code § 1572 (definition of actual fraud), § 1709 (fraudulent deceit), § 1710 (deceit); violations of 15 U.S.C. § 78ff (penalties for violations of federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934); violations of 15 U.S.C. § 1692e (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA")); violations of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 (federal criminal code provision relating to criminal liability for making false statements with respect to matters within jurisdiction of executive, legislative, or judicial branch of United States Government). SAC ¶¶ 43-50. Finally, this cause of action also alleges that the assignment of the deed of trust was "invalid" because MERS and JPMorgan Chase Bank lacked the authority to assign the deed of trust. SAC ¶¶ 51-66.
On August 13, 2014, the court dismissed defendant Bryco Funding, Inc. pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m). JPMorgan/MERS and Deutsche Bank now move for an order dismissing the SAC pursuant to Federal Rule ...
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Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Is redistribution inside national boundaries legitimate ?
If it is becoming more difficult to argue in favour of policies of redistribution it is because besides these two classical criticisms, a third one definitely based in a left-wing ideology is becoming increasingly present in political discourse. This third criticism is the opposite of the first one as it is grounded on a concept of justice which justifies redistribution. According to this criticism, redistribution is desirable insofar as it is not restricted to the working class of a particular country. Both the boundaries of the Nation State and those of the working class lead to unjust limitations in policies of redistribution. This criticism favours policies of redistribution through which fewer goods are redistributed to each individual but they are redistributed to more individuals.
This argument was formulated with particular force in two recent debates. The first time was during the debate around the EU Constitution. It is unjust, said some promoters of the constitutional project, to refuse the Treaty in order to preserve a higher level of social protection in certain countries. Justice would require the working class in richer countries to abandon their level of social protection in order for people in poorer countries to benefit from the increased protection that would go along with further European integration. The second time the argument was formulated with force was during the controversy of 'Le lundi de Pentecôte'. Last year the French government decided to raise money in order to help older and socially isolated citizens by cancelling a vacation day and collecting all of the worker's salaries from that day. But a large part of the population refused to go along and attendance at work was quite low. Many workers refused to work arguing that it shouldn't be the workers helping their elders but rather society as a whole or the richer social classes. In this occurrence again, it was said that the left-wing was acting in an egoistic manner, refusing to help an other, less well-off, social class.
This third criticism rests upon an argument which is appealing. As the alter-mondialist movement shows, the reconstruction of a post-communism left-wing political project should certainly be fuelled by a worldwide social empathy. However because it is an appealing argument, it is also a dangerous one which should be used with caution. A few remarks are therefore in order.
1/ If, in common (as opposed to philosophical) political thinking, it is accepted that redistribution should be done on a scale much wider than the national State, the novelty of this political culture should not be neglected. Which society, in the past, has accepted that its members should accept to lower the level of their welfare for the sole reason of improving that of citizens of a different country?
2/The argument doesn't contain in itself any reasons for limiting redistribution inside Europe or the countries applying for membership. Policies destined to protect social rights of citizens in richer countries are illegitimate as long as they contribute even indirectly to hampering the improvement of the welfare of a poorer community, somewhere in the world. According to this argument, for example, we should not at all restrict the importations of Chinese cloths for to protect European industries. But we could go further than that and say that democratic institutions that tend to make the industry of a country A rather competitive (because they provides peace, education, possibilities for research etc.), are illegitimate because in some poorer country B, the political climate doesn't provide such conditions; the goods produced there are less competitive, fewer are sold and therefore the welfare of the population is not improved as much as it would if the institutions in country A were not democratic. Following this line of thinking we should conclude that not only democracy but also education, peace, research, efficient infrastructures etc. are also illegitimate. All that is good for us is bad for others… This is of course a very simplistic argument; however it may go to show that the criticism on national based redistribution has the potential to threaten more than just a high level of social rights protection.
3/ Finally this criticism seems to suggest that in richer countries we would give up certain social rights now to help others and possibly regain them later all together. Social rights were not awarded by the generous capitalists, nor were they always negotiated by able and socially sensitive politicians, they were gained through battles involving violence, death, hunger, humiliation etc. Since the eighteenth century and until now, the number of rights possessed by the working class slowly but constantly increased. When initiating the reversal of this historical movement we should not forget how much time it took to get to where we are and thus not neglect the fact that it may take a very long time to get back.
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- Scott M. Sullivan said...
Interesting...but is this third criticism a critique of redistribution or a critique of conceptions (and applications) of state sovereignty? The first two critiques you outline naturally lead to a belief that there should be little, if any, state redistribution, whereas the third leads to a conclusion that the boundaries of redistribution should simply be expanded.
- 1:40 pm
- Srdjan Cvijic said...
You say, "Social rights were not awarded by the generous capitalists, nor were they always negotiated by able and socially sensitive politicians, they were gained through battles involving violence, death, hunger, humiliation etc. Since the eighteenth century and until now, the number of rights possessed by the working class slowly but constantly increased. When initiating the reversal of this historical movement we should not forget how much time it took to get to where we are and thus not neglect the fact that it may take a very long time to get back." I agree with you partially, it is true that social-democratic welfare state is the result of the abovementioned social struggles, however, why was it possible only in the rich capitalist countries to achieve such a system and not in poor countries of the third world. One should not forget colonialism, centuries of exploitation and the fact that rich countries are rich, partially because of geopolitical circumstance, efforts of the citizens of these rich countries, but also because of plunder, occupation of their ex-colonial possessions. Such historical fact should, morally speaking, present a powerful incentive to fight for worldvide solidarity.
- 9:18 am
(i) The argument underlying your second remark is grounded in a sequence of elementary conceptual errors the result of which has been the construction of an obvious non sequitur.
Redistribution of wealth on the global scale is NOT about fostering free trade (or indeed bringing down any kind of protective barriers in trade).
The analytical point of reference in relation to which the idea of redistribution is normally worked out is the tax-and-aid activities pursued by (most) modern governments: take money from those who have [fact], give it to those who should have more [choice].
The referential point behind the idea of redistribution is NOT the effective undoing of private property (or the equivalent thereof in the context of global economy) or the chilling of the greed drive by which private gain is secured.
Redistribution is NOT about racing to the bottom. Nor is it about prohibiting the economic equivalent of meritocracy.
(ii) Here's an argument why the fear of the undemocratising spirit of redistribution is spurious.
Just like one doesn't need to subscribe to any essentialist ideology about the notion of human dignity to be able to recognise that the idea of human rights includes the prohibition of torture, one doesn't need to subscribe to any essentialist ideology about economic justice to be able to recognise that the concept of redistribution first and foremost refers to the redistribution of actual articles of wealth.
We haven't made even the first step yet, how come we're already complaining about the problems that could in theory surround our hundredth step? Before we get to the stage where we can all moan about the conceptual-ideological conflict between the notions of redistribution on the one hand and democracy, national sovereignty or whatever other transcendental-nonsensical idea will spawn the greatest number of buzzwords of the day, on the other, let's see some good old-fashioned money transfers first.
On a slightly different note, I wonder if you've noticed how this whole argument that redistribution means illegitimation of democracy, etc., looks very suspiciously like a classical right-wing smokescreen. Given how vacuous it is, it seems that the only people who'd have a stake in developing it would be those whom everyone would otherwise expect to start paying out.
(iii) "All that is good for us is bad for others ... This is of course a very simplistic argument"
No, it is not. It is an absurd argument. By that logic, most of us have to commit suicide, since our continuous daily existence causes the horrific destruction of rainforests, cows, whales, butterflies, germs, and, if that were not enough, other people (what with all those other nice folks our parents could have begotten had it not been for us poisoning their lives and depleting their financial resources).
(iv) "As the alter-mondialist movement shows, the reconstruction of a post-communism left-wing political project should certainly be fuelled by a worldwide social empathy."
Sorry, but this is just a flood of fancily arranged and eagerly hyphenated words, supported neither by facts, nor rigorously worked out theoretical framework.
To mention but one example: the totality of practices united under the common heading of "anti/alter-globalisation movement" is so insanely diversified - trashing fast-food restaurants to boycotting foreign products to resisting the spread of English words into your native language to putting a cap on the number of Hollywood films that can be shown on national TV - that to claim one can draw any conclusive evidence from it that would help elucidate the nature of the predicament in which that nebulously entitled thing called "post-communism left-wing political project" finds itself today is, at the very least, analytically suspect.
The part about the "worldwide social empathy" for "post-communism left-wing political project" raises more questions than it settles. Are you saying that empathy must be there for that project to succeed? Or that this empathy must be worldwide? Does this apply to all kinds of "post-communism left-wing political projects" or only some? And how does "social empathy" differ from the regular one?
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- 2002 1 Jan
Religious media critics express mixed feelings. "While the movie eventually has its heart in the right place …
Michael Elliott (Movie Parables) is bothered by something else: "The film depends heavily upon stereotypes for its humor. We must … recognize that stereotypes tend to encourage division amongst us as they focus on what makes a group of people uniquely different."
The caricatures didn't seem divisive to Holly McClure (Crosswalk): "I'm from Texas, so the accents, attitudes and references to the South were all things I could laugh at and relate to. Instead of the story focusing on a good or bad guy 'winning' the woman, it comes down to issues about who Melanie really is and … what kind of person she wants to be. And I like that."
"I can't think of how it would be possible to make a movie about
Dick Staub (CultureWatch) poses questions for getting the most out of the experience: "Can youthful love be the right love? Once you've given your heart completely can you ever really take it back? Can you and should you ever turn away from your roots and the people and places who have made you who you are?"
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Mainstream critics liked Witherspoon even if they weren't thrilled with the rest. Roger Ebert (Chicago Sun-Times) says, "It is a fantasy, a sweet, light-hearted fairy tale. Witherspoon … is as lovable as Doris Day would have been in this role. But I am so very tired of the underlying premise. Isn't it time for the movies to reflect reality and show the Melanies of the world fleeing to New York as fast as they can?"
Anthony Lane (The New Yorker) is even less fond of it: "The whole project treads a delicate line between something that will fill a gulf in your afternoon and something that your local sanitation department will refuse to cart away. [Director Andy] Tennant … wants viewers to laugh down their noses at Alabama mores (bring on the deep-fried gags), yet he also wishes to make it perfectly clear that he holds the Yankee gods of money and modishness in righteous contempt."


text: So to start off, I have worked with film for years, tons of b&w, medium format, darkroom kinda old-school stuff. In the upcoming months I have a chance to head to Haiti to work with a missions organization down there. At this point they are working with the locals at a school they built down there. If I go I will be documenting the work they have done and the people they have worked with, as well as some of the future work they are hoping to do. So the photos I will be taking will all need to be print quality, and the equipment needs to be quick and easy to work with. So I need suggestions on a Digital SLR (brand model etc), and lens types that will be best for photos of people, buildings and landscapes. With the equipment being not tooo expensive, easily portable, and help me produce great images for print. Im interested in tips on good filters for some rich colors etc, to help with great shots for print. The pictures will be used on the web, in print for literature and info to help raise support etc. I guess Im asking alot, but bits and pieces of advise and suggestions from everyone are greatly appreciated Thanks -Woz


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Michelle and Stephen's Destination Wedding in Scottsdale, Arizona
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Our warmest congratulations go out to Michelle and Stephen who married last month at the Four Seasons in Scottsdale, Arizona. As you can see from these stunning photos care of Manuela Stefan, this wedding was a mix of traditional Arizona charm and beautiful deep colours. The colours from Michelle's bouquet are reflected throughout the colour scheme in all of the decor. Set against the backdrop Read More »
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So, after finishing up the quartet version of this piece, I was about to submit the assignment when I realized... I did it wrongly >.>
It was supposed to be for 8 woodwind players, and obviously scoring for half of that wasn't going to earn me brownie points. Sigh.
In anycase, I decided that the original instruments would still be the main players, and the extra instruments for added punch. The piccolo I used to add ornaments - I really love the trill patch - and the english horn for some back and forth with the oboe.
I kept the bass clarinet and contra bassoon mostly out of the piece till the end, using them to add more weight to the lower end, as well as filling in the harmonic gaps.
I also took this chance to add in one of the melodies heard in the Ultima 6 version of Rule Britannia, so that was fun :)
Also used the vsl miracle plugin, which I thought added alot of mid range thickness, and made the piccolo really sing. Unfortunately, it seems like my notebook is at its limits; 8 vsl instruments, mir pro (conductor and rear mics) + miracle have the cpu over 80%+, and that's with the buffers at 1024 samples.
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Hales is delighted to announce the inclusion of works by Virginia Jaramillo in We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965–85, an exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum.
Focusing on the work of black women artists, We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965–85 examines the political, social, cultural, and aesthetic priorities of women of colour during the emergence of second-wave feminism. It is the first exhibition to highlight the voices and experiences of women of colour—distinct from the primarily white, middle-class mainstream feminist movement—in order to reorient conversations around race, feminism, political action, art production, and art history in this significant historical period.
Works included in the exhibition: Tau Ceti, 1970; Untitled, 1971 (pictured above); Visual Theorem, 1984.
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A 2,667 metre line of 11,000 cheese, tomato, cucumber and olive baguettes was made at Dubai Outlet Mall yesterday.
From 8am, Kraft Foods Middle East staff worked in teams to get the food prepared. The sandwiches, along with some other snacks, were later distributed by Kraft and the UAE Red Crescent to needy families and 6,000 labourers at Sonapur, Jebel Ali and Al Quoz labour camps.
"We are one of the biggest food companies in the world and are committed to giving back to the community," said Vishal Tikku, managing director, Saudi Arabia and Middle East shared services, Kraft Foods.
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First, I think I was able to fix the video in the previous post so it will play.
And now, the school auction.
We got to have the Rock On guitars in our yard the day before and the boys were super excited. They even light up at night.
This has been a full time job for me since May.
We were supposed to raise $180,000, but blew that out of the water when we raised over $250,000.
I give lots of the credit to my awesome husband who did an amazing job working the big board...we made $30,000 on just those 14 items!
Here I am with the other auction chairs, it's pretty easy to find me in my Britney costume.
With Jason
With our neighbors
I was so tired I went to bed at 8:45 Sunday night, unfortunately for me, I woke up to 104 emails, and that number had climbed by the afternoon.
But we are in the home stretch now of just tying up lose ends. The long days are over.


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Coach: JODIE FLEMING
Dookie should be a lot more competitive on the court than last season. Coach Jodie Foster was buoyed by what she had been seeing across the summer. "Pre-season has been going exceptionally well. I'm very happy with how trials have gone and how much stronger the team is looking this season," she said. "I'd really like to make finals and I think with what I've seen we can, but not knowing what else is out there, I don't know." A strong coup for United is the inclusion of Tallygaroopna defender Kayla Woodhouse. She will team up with Laura Henderson (nee Moon) who returns this season after having a baby. Foster is pleased with the height the pair will inject into her defensive set-up. Georgia Caruana and Alex Scoones have put in hours of effort over the off-season that has left Foster thrilled with the accuracy of their shots. Having only notched two wins last year, Foster has hopes her side can make finals as it aims to capitalise on a strong pre-season.
Coach: KATE AZZOPARDI 2016
Cassia Colbeck achieved the ultimate success with the Tigers, breaking their 20-year premiership drought in 2015. But at the end of last year she decided her four-year stint at the club would be over with the 50 km distance for the Shepparton-based coach a major concern. Colbeck has moved back to her former club Shepparton Swans, taking premiership teammate Ria Hodge with her. Katamatite narrowly missed out on making the finals last season, and new coach Kate Azzopardi is hoping this is something she can achieve. Azzopardi has most recently been playing in the Central Murray league and has brought across Jacquie Lodge. The coach said Lodge's injection of pace in the midcourt would be a welcome inclusion to the club as Caitlin McNamara also returned. Katamatite has been playing Fast5 netball in Yarrawonga as a way to keep fit during the pre-season and Azzopardi said she hoped her team could form strong bonds this year and produce a more consistent season than last.
Coach: BEC DUDGEON
How can a team improve on a near perfect season? The only minor blight in Katandra's win-loss record was a draw in the final round of the home-and-away season against Waaia. But aside from that the Kats were the benchmark side, returning the team to the glory of its three-peat years from 2012 to 2014. Shinea Sali injected plenty of poise into the Katandra midcourt last year, with her influence resulting in her winning the league best-and-fairest award. But Sali has decided to return to play GV netball with Shepparton Swans this season. Towering shooter Rachael Ford will also no longer be a presence in the side's attacking circle after taking up a spot in the KDNL with Murchison-Toolamba. Despite a couple of notable losses, the side should still remain one to beat as Bec Dudgeon continues to coach with sister Bree also in the mix.
Coach: AIMEE SIDEBOTTOM 2016
Along with Katandra, Katunga was a powerhouse in the competition last year. But despite this the Swans were dismissed from the finals series in straight sets as a host of players suffered injuries. But with a similar side returning this season, coach Aimee Sidebottom believes the Swans can go beyond their preliminary finals exit. "Obviously we're aiming for the same, we just hope that we don't have the run of bad luck of injuries like we did last year," she said. "If we can build on what we did last year, we can take it one step further." A severe injury to Kristy Eddy required a knee reconstruction, but she will continue to coach B-grade. Ccoming into the side is highly respected Katunga club member Rachael Howden. Howden took a break from playing netball to focus on achieving her A-grade netball umpiring badge, which she received last year. Howden takes her place in wing attack, where she will deliver to goaler Elise Newman, 18. Michelle Moon will compete down the opposite end of the court next to Rachelle Moon.
Coach: PAULA MIFKA
Paula Mifka enters her second year coaching the Grasshoppers and is pleased with how the side developed last year in a rebuilding season. Rennie has had some strong numbers attending training, with the amount of players over the pre-season gradually building. Mifka will continue to be focused on blooding juniors, but said the A-grade side should not be claiming another wooden spoon this season. "In the seniors this year we'll be reasonably strong," she said. "The A-grade side is going to be developing and trialing a lot of juniors, but we're still working on a few A-grade players to bring some experience to the side." Last year the side had an average age in its 20s, with Brylee McCarty a rising star after playing A-grade at age 13. She will return to the top tier side with Chelsea Beavis, 15, and Lisa Handreck, who form a solid defence.
Coach:ES: GRACE PEDRETTI AND STUART HAMILTON
Almost all of last year's A-grade grand final side has returned for another campaign at the Eagles. Bianca Kelly will stay at the club, but has passed on the coaching role to co-coaches Grace Pedretti and Stuart Hamilton. The pair will share duties as the side continues to form a joint A/B squad. Katandra B-grade premiership star Tegan Fairley has joined East and will strengthen the side's defence. Morgan Chambers comes across from Mooroopna, while the side has snared Western Australian Abbey Suckling, who has moved into the area. With a competitive squad, Pedretti said she was eyeing off another grand final appearance. "We're looking so promising in both A and B-grade and we've got such good talent with a lot of new girls, I'm so happy with it," she said.
Coach: FELICITY IRVINE AND CHELSEA MARKS
The Bears secured an appearance in the finals under Debbie Hay, but were eliminated against Shepparton East. Tungamah players Felicity Irvine and Chelsea Marks will take the reins of the club this season as the side is buoyed by last year's standings. "We were a bit light on numbers, so we did pretty well to get where we did. We gritted out a very good finals campaign," Irvine said. "We've been getting good numbers (this year) which we sort of haven't had in the past." Adele Prescott was a revelation for the side last year, with her accurate goaling an asset to the A-grade side. Prescott was part of the Bears' under-17s premiership side, but will make a permanent step up after polling votes in the Lukies Medal. Irvine is staying tight-lipped about some potential stars who she hopes will bring some X-factor to the Bears this season.
Coach: NIKKI FOSTER
The Bombers will try to defeat their opposition with pace this year under new coach Nikki Foster. Nikki is the mother of rising star Milly, who impressed as a defender last year in the A-grade side. But Milly missed finals following a knee injury that required a reconstruction. Nikki said Milly was expected to return mid-season to a side that had not waved goodbye to any A-grade players from last year. While Blaise Mortimer has given up the coaching role, she will continue to take the court for the Bombers. Mortimer brought the side from a wooden spoon finish in 2015 to a finals appearance and a side that looked competitive against some of the best in the competition. Nikki is thrilled to have kept Mortimer at the club. "Blaise did an amazing job last year with the girls, all we're doing is trying to build on what she achieved," she said.
Coach: BEC WARE 2016
Berrigan is back in A-grade after having a spell last season. The club did not field a team in the top grade because of a lack of numbers. Bec Ware has been appointed coach of the Saints as they look to bring former players back to the club. Berrigan's Arlena Pyle said the club was hoping of putting a competitive team out on the court with Ware in charge.
Coach: MOLLY COCHRANE 2016
Star shooter Molly Cochrane will lead Blighty as the club's youngest ever A-grade coach. At just 21, Cochrane has been entrusted with the key position at the Redeyes as they look to build on a semi-final exit last season. "I've been around the club for ages so it's great that they have the trust in me for the role," Cochrane said. "I injured my knee last year and helped out Judy (Plattfuss) with coaching and enjoyed it.
Coaches: JEMMA KERR, TIM VAN LIESHOUT, GRANT MATTHEWS
Deniliquin Rovers have gone with a trio of coaches as they look to end their premiership drought. Club stalwart Jemma Kerr has taken charge, with help from experienced pair Tim Van Lieshout and Grant Matthews. The Rovers have lost the last two grand finals to Tocumwal, but Matthews brings premiership credentials from Katandra and Echuca United, where he led the Eagles to the last two Murray Netball flags.
Coach: YET TO BE CONFIRMED
After making the finals last season, how Jerilderie will go this year is unknown. The club was yet to appoint an A-grade coach at the time of writing, but the Demons have proud history in netball and will look to make a strong impact on the season.
Coach: LEESA HOOPELL
Leesa Hoopell enters her second year in charge of the Blues and is looking forward to putting into practice more detailed game plans. The A and B-grade sides have been bolstered by the addition of five players this season as Picola United aims to play finals having missed September action by finishing sixth in 2015 and 2016. A dominant midcourt should be one of Picola United's strengths this season with Emma Greaves (Moama) and Pennie Langley (Girgarre) moving across from rival leagues. Having not lost any other A-grade players from last year, Hoopell said the side is looking to develop full occur cohesion. "I just think overall it's a whole game plan and we need to implement everything down the court through defence to attack, we'll probably work on the attack end a bit more.
Coach: KAT WIPPEL
It was a tough season for Mathoura in 2016, but there are better times to come for the Timbercutters. Kat Wippel, who was the club netball player of the year, has taken the reins as coach, but last year's co-coach Jordy Pollock is sticking around to be an assistant. Mathoura will be looking to take confidence out of winning the last game of the season against Mathoura to avoid the wooden spoon.
It was more premiership success for Tocumwal last season as it defeated Deniliquin Rovers again in the grand final. Kate Bird takes the reins of the two-time defending premiers, replacing co-coaches Millie Ferguson and Jacq Davis. With Bird in charge, there is no reason why the run of success Tocumwal has enjoyed over recent season can't continue.
Coach:ES: GEORGIA RYAN AND AMY CARTER
Strathmerton will be looking to pull off another top-four finish this season and remain competitive as always. Despite a slower start to the season with holidays and taking time away from the sport, they've still got a few cards up their sleeve. "We have a hard working A/B squad who are prepared to help and push each other as far as they can," co-coaches Georgia Ryan and Amy Carter said. "All we hope to achieve this season is another successful year in which we all enjoy each other's company and grow stronger as a united club."
Coach: AMANDA LUCAS
There's exciting times ahead for the Yarroweyah Hoppers, newly appointed coach Amanda Lucas said. The team has started pre-season with consistent numbers and is looking forward to their second-round match against Deniliquin. "We have had many faces return this year with a couple of new players joining in and trailing well at grading and we are shaping up to have a solid senior squad," Lucas said. "The Hoppers this year are hoping to present a united front as a club and support all players competing in both codes, right from our youngest through to our seasoned veterans. "There is a positive energy at the club and all members are looking forward to a competitive season."


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Fatal Castration-Perishan Grinder (Black Plague Records/Metallic Media)
Fatal Castration come from the brutal Philippines and doing in the same fucking vein as brutality of his countrymates with their first EP entitled "Perishan Grinder"! The band consist of Red (Guillotined) on Vocals, Jaypee on Guitars, Renz (Guillotined) on Drums and the trio are performing a fucking sick Brutal Death Fucking Metal and are adding in their songs some slamming fucking parts which could remind us an album like "Agony Through Rituals of Self Purification"! The production of this fucking shit is still fucking great with a good mixing and a sound still very fucking successful in a pure underground way, fucking heavy with a drums sounding totally damn eargasmic that makes sound this release like a real true fucking piece of shit! The three sickos who make part of this destructive fucking band are doing a splendid fucking job, a vocals totally fucking sick, guttural and fucking enjoyable, guitar riffs totally fucking insane with a good composition in general and the drums is fucking perfect with a great powerful fucking drumming! "Perishan Grinder" lasts about 27 fucking minutes containing 10 songs (3 demo songs) that are all fucking awesome with some of them maybe less enjoyable and including some weak parts but this release is almost a complete success and a great fucking start in the world of sickness! Fatal Castration have just deliver a brilliant fucking EP with a pure barbaric brutality and just taken a major fucking place in the Philippines sickness! Its an essential fucking release for all fans of bands like Guillotined, Down from the Wound, Human Masticaton! Amazing Fucking Start in the Musickal World of Fucking Shit! 9/10


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Substantial Changes to Tier 1 and Tier 2 due on 6th April 2010
Following the recent announcement by the UK Border Agency concerning changes to Tiers 1 and 2 of the Points Based System, UK Work Permits Ltd is now in a position to summarise the key points. The changes highlighted below will be implemented on 6th April 2010. Among the most important points are the following. Tier 1 (General) applicants will now be able to gain points for Bachelor's degree level qualifications, but will need to have achieved higher earnings in order to claim the same number of points for earnings. Overseas staff transferred to the UK through the Intra-Company Transfer route will no longer be able to qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain. The ICT route will however be split into three subcategories, offering greater flexibility to employers. The main changes to each Tier are as follows:
Tier 1 General
- UK equivalent Bachelor's Degrees will now attract 30 points under the qualifications section. Currently only masters degrees (or higher) are awarded points.
- The earnings assessment has been revised radically. The changes will mean that potential applicants will need to have earned considerably more in order to gain the same points as they would be awarded under the current rules. No points will be awarded for earnings below £25,000 (the minimum level of earnings to gain points currently is £16,000).
- Those who have earned over £150,000 p.a. (or overseas adjusted equivalent) will now be awarded 75 points for earnings, enough to qualify without relying on any formal qualifications.
- Initial leave under Tier 1 General will now be granted for 2 years (rather than 3). An earlier extension point will involve individuals demonstrating suitable UK earnings, so that the UK Border Agency can more effectively monitor and verify the success of the programme.
- Appropriate adjustments and transitional arrangements will be put in place for extensions in the future, as well as for individuals currently in the UK under Tier 1 (General) or the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme.
- Tier 1 will not be open to those wishing to operate as professional sportspeople or coaches.
Examples of how the changes may affect individuals.
- An individual who is 28 years old and has obtained a masters degree in the UK, would need to demonstrate previous earnings of over £30,000 p.a. (or overseas equivalent after the income multiplier is applied) in order to qualify.
- An individual who is 40 years old and holds a bachelors degree from outside of the UK (and no UK experience) would now need to demonstrate previous earnings of over £75,000 p.a. (or overseas equivalent after the income multiplier is applied) in order to qualify.
- An individual who is 35 years old and holds a bachelors degree from outside of the UK (and no UK experience) would now need to demonstrate previous earnings of over £65,000 p.a. (or overseas equivalent after the income multiplier is applied) in order to qualify.
- An individual of any age and with no formal qualifications may be eligible if they can demonstrate earnings of at least £150,000 p.a. (or overseas equivalent after the income multiplier is applied).
There are also adjustments being made to cover doctors and dentists in training.
Tier 2
Tier 2 (General)
- In line with the changes to Tier 1, the points thresholds for potential earnings will be raised. No points will be awarded for potential earnings of less than £20,000 (the current lowest threshold is £17,000). The threshold for obtaining 20 points has been raised to £28,000, and 25 points will now be awarded for potential earnings of over £32,000.
- A Masters degree will now attract 15 points (increased from 10 points).
- The points awarded for sponsorship through the Intra Company Transfer route will be reduced to 25 points (currently 30).
- There will be a mandatory minimum of £20,000 in relation to prospective earnings in order to qualify under Tier 2, unless qualifying via a shortage occupation or the transitional arrangements.
- The process for extensions will be simplified. 50 points will automatically be awarded in relation to sponsorship, providing the salary meets the previously set salary and the current appropriate rate.
- The UK Border Agency will continue to monitor the use of allowances and overseas payments with regards to claiming points for earnings. Rules on these may be revised in the future.
Change of Employment
- No application will be required if a migrant worker is staying with the same employer but changing to another job within the same Standard Occupational Code (SOC) classification unless:
- There is a reduction in salary (below that shown on the Certificate of Sponsorship) – unless due to company-wide reductions, or maternity or adoption leave.
- The migrant goes from a shortage occupation role, to a non-shortage occupation role.
- A Change of employment application will be needed where the migrant worker is remaining with the same sponsor but changing to a role covered by a different SOC classification.
Intra-Company Transfers
- The Intra-Company Transfer route will be split up into 3 sub-categories:
Intra-Company Transfers: Established Staff
- Same purpose as existing ICT route.
- Maximum duration is to be the same as with Tier 2 General (3 years with further extensions possible).
- This route will now not lead to settlement (ILR) in the UK (except for those granted leave in this category under the current rules and seeking extensions).
- 12 months minimum experience needed with the overseas branch.
- Minimum skill level: N/SVQ 3.
- Switching to Tier 2 (General) will only be permitted if the migrant worker is going to be working for a different sponsor.
Intra-Company Transfers: Graduate Trainees
- Designed for recent graduate recruits to transfer to the UK as part of a structured graduate training programme.
- 3 months minimum prior employment with the company overseas.
- Maximum stay: 12 months (will not lead to settlement).
- Only applies to a published list of graduate occupations.
- Maximum of 5 places per sponsor per year.
Intra-Company Transfers: Skills Transfers
- No experience required with company overseas – can apply to fresh overseas recruits.
- Designed to allow the individual to acquire or impart specific knowledge or skills, for example to familiarise themselves with the company's structure and practices by visiting the head office in the UK.
- Maximum stay: 6 months (will not lead to settlement).
- Only applies to a published list of graduate occupations.
Other Future Potential Changes
- A new status of "Highly Trusted Sponsor" will be implemented for Tier 2. This will allow businesses able to meet the relevant criteria with a more streamlined approach.
- The government is currently considering a certification regime in relation to the Resident Labour Market test.
- The UK Border Agency may begin to work with HM Revenue and Customs in order to investigate potential abuses of the tax system and immigration system.
- The earnings multipliers used for Tier 1 (General) applications are likely to be revised in the near future to bring overseas earnings more fairly in line with UK earnings.
- The government may review the current policy of allowing Tier 1 (Post Study Work) visas to be available to international students who have obtained any degree level qualification from any UK university.
- Further action may follow research being carried out on the success of individuals who take the Post Study Work route, and whether this route is a significant factor in international students deciding to take courses in the UK.
- Research and analysis is to take place regarding the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur route) – action may follow on from this.
For advice on how you or your organisation may be affected by these changes, please contact us now on 0845 226 4030 or firstname.lastname@example.com and speak to one of our consultants.


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Catchmaster Shares the Stories of Those Who Give Back
A 3rd Generation, Community Driven Business
Giving back to the community is something that is close to the hearts of many pest management companies across the country, and this is certainly the case when it comes to JP Pest Services. Not only are they one of the most well-known names in pest management, but they are also an incredibly charitable organization, and have made huge differences to the lives of many people.
Formed in 1925, JP Pest Services has been a household name in the New England area for nearly a century. Started by J. Justin Pestana (known to all as Jack), a Portuguese immigrant, the company has now been run by three generations of the Pestana family, as control of the company passed to J. Justin Pestana Jr, and then to his sons, Chris Pestana and Joe Pestana.
The origins of the company came from Jack's drive and passion, which was evident from an early age. He eventually founded JP Chemical Services, which provided chemicals for both janitorial and pest control use. The company grew into a successful enterprise, which is evident by the fact that it is still flourishing today, and allowed him to purchase a farm, which became the company's headquarters.
While the founder of the company certainly laid the groundwork for a great business, it was his son who implemented many of the core values still exhibited by JP Pest Services today. He brought organization to the company, instilled a customer service culture in staff members, and inspired those who worked for the company to really care about the wellbeing of the organization. It was through his leadership that the company embarked on a focus towards pest control, mainly thanks to his training in urban entomology.
The transformation of the company from chemicals to pest control was completed in 2007, when the name was changed to JP Pest Services under the direction of Chris and Joe. The company continued to grow over the years and maintains a place among the most successful and most highly-regarded names in pest management.
Success hasn't been solely measured on business though, as they have been active in the local community for decades, helping their fellow man to overcome the struggles of everyday life. As Chris Pestana shared with us "It's easy for us to forget what the pest control industry has all been about. We are here to protect public health and property, a good civic reason. What we do everyday is a benefit to society."
Many local organizations have received financial assistance from JP Pest Services, and this focus started with J. Justin Pestana Jr, who was an active member of the Rotary Club. He did everything from donating large sums of money through to volunteering his own time, but perhaps his greatest success was this: he instilled a spirit of civic responsibility into his children, and ensured that the company's philanthropic efforts continue to this very day.
Since JP Pest Services was taken over by Chris and Joe, they have given generously, plus they have eradicated unnecessary expenses, so that they can give even more. For example, they no longer spend thousands of dollars every year on Christmas cards, preferring instead to use the money for more worthwhile causes. One of these causes is the Merrimac Valley Food Bank, which receives donations around the holidays from the company, so that it can provide food and comfort to the many families in the area living below the poverty line.
Helping children is another goal of the business, and they do so in a number of ways. One of their biggest recipients of donations is the Cedar Crest Center for Children with Disabilities, which provides accommodation for severely disabled children, either for respite or on a long-term basis. Chris and Joe were inspired to donate after taking a tour around the facility, and being stunned by the fantastic work being done there.
David's House is another major recipient of donations from JP Pest Services, and is a truly wonderful organization. It helps kids with cancer, whose parents are unable to afford the treatment required to nurse them back to health. Without donations from the community, this organization wouldn't be able to run, and many families would be left in desperate situations. The same is true for Pathways, another charity they support which helps people with disabilities to get more chances in life.
Money isn't the only way that JP Pest Services strives to help the community though, as they also donate massive amounts of time. JP Pest Services employees are encouraged to work with charities that are dear to them, and are paid for the time they spend there. Not only does this help the charity, but it also ensures that the company builds further bridges and connections with the local community.
It is this connection to the local community that's at the heart of the company's success in business. They are a prime example of how being charitable can actually improve a company's business, as the thousands spent on charitable donations eventually return thanks to an increase in business, garnered from the great reputation they've built up.
Their reputation also ensures that they can attract the very best staff members from the area. Chris and Joe Pestana believe that "it's the people that work there that give them the strategic advantage in their marketplace." The new generation of workers entering the market is perhaps the most politically and ethically aware in history, and want to work in a place that values civic responsibility as highly as profits and margins. Philanthropy has become an incredibly successful marketing ploy for the company, although it was never meant to be.
The story of JP Pest Services is a lesson for everyone in the pest control industry, as it emphasizes the way in which business and philanthropy can easily go hand in hand, with one always complementing the other. The ability to create change, either locally or internationally, is a privilege afforded to many companies in the US, and is certainly a privilege that should not be ignored.
The Atlantic Paste & Glue team applauds the Pestana's on their commitment to excellence in serving their customer base and their community. These brothers are more than pest professionals we see them as Public Health Protectors, Trail Blazers in the pest management industry and Generous Civic Servants.


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Monday, June 12, 2017
2017 USRowing Youth Nationals
Malvern Rowers had a good weekend, no wins against fierce competition from around the USA. Most event classes had 24 boats entered. Malvern's Varsity Quad finished 4th in the A final, one place higher than last year, Varsity Lightweight Double raced to 7th, and the Varsity Heavyweight Double finished 13th. Both Doubles won their respective B and C finals. It was great racing, now the rowers are preparing to leave Saturday for Henley. Go Malvern.
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...your boat? No, I am not referring to the silly childhood song that speaks of rowing a boat merily down a stream (what was the point of that song anyways..??). I'm talking about the mens and women apparel and accessories line from you favorite Full House stars, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. These fashionable twin sistahs never shy away from expressing their unique, and individual, styles. While they have been printed on the pages of a many "Fashion Police" and fashion "Don'ts" editorials, it is usually only because they were guilty of a crime that I believe it excusable: being daring! So, it is somewhat surprising to see that their line, called The Row, is not so out of the box. However, that is not to say that it is not impressive. I actually love the wearibility of their designs, which include looks and items that real women will really wear. yay.
The brand actually began in 2007, when the identicals set out to make the perfect t-shirt, attempting to intertwine great tailoring and modern day classics. They expanded into men's in 2009, and just launched their website- which is why all the hype about it currently. Apparently the Row's style philosophy does not believe in trends...uhuh..so that's why the Spring/Summer 2010 collection has so many tribal-inspired pieces and stylings?? yup...that's what I thought. But hey, I'm not knocking it, I quite like their clean lines and classic wardrobe staples. Well done Michelle Tanner, i mean..Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. I was expecting bag-lady garb, and they delivered chic essentials. Not rude at all, rather very appropriate. Uncle Jesse must be very proud. Love love love, want! ...oh ya, it's pretty affordable too.
The Row official website (with online store!)
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