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August 10, 2016 by Ed Kennedy
Domino's Rise as Eagle Boys Fall: An End to Australia's Independent Pizza Shop?
Disclaimer: This article is informative in purpose and does not constitute financial advice. The author urges you to obtain professional advice before pursuing any financial investment.
'The Lucky Country' is not just a saying
As a nation, Australia is something of a fascinating fishbowl when it comes to the study of economic policy. The stunning fact that belies so much about the Great Southern Land is with around just 25 million people its total population is smaller than single US states like California or Texas, and though many fellow Asian nations – like Indonesia, South Korea and Japan – are smaller in land size, they hold a greater population.
Notwithstanding this though, both the Australian nation as a whole and its citizens personally have long enjoyed a high standard of living and high level of personal wealth AKA the 'Middle Class Success Story'.
Australia has at times achieved remarkable feats in the global economy – such as having the GFC by and large bypass out shores as it wreaked havoc on other world economies – while also oftentimes leaving Australia consumers subject to questionable charges that may not fly elsewhere; such as Adobe's long held double cost for Australia leading many to think Australia is an effectual 'Treasure Island' for business, e.g 'charge what you like because its an island and they can't get off it'.
Population size and Adobe Photoshop may both be interesting subjects but you may be asking what does all this have to do with Pizza? Put simply, it is a matter of Domino's and your local pizzeria.
The rise of Domino's in Australia
Both on an individual and organisation level Dominos is one of the great recent success stories in modern Australia. True, Pizza has long been on offer and popular Down Under – but an outside observer would be forgiven for thinking at first Dominos just invented the wheel anew given their success built upon advents like their popular $4.95 pizza promotion.
In just the past year it has seen its share price effectively double, doing from a low of $37.50 in September 2015 to its current all time high north of $75. Now, it is held the collapse of Eagle Boys shall see Dominos grow even further its estimated 50 per cent market share among the chain pizza market.
As a business, Dominos has been a leader in the shift towards an agile and online operation. Alongside store expansions the capacity for a customer to order a pizza via an app -negating even the need to pick up the phone and dial your local store – has been at the forefront of delivering a more seamless user experience.
In many respects therefore, Dominos has been the flag bearer and bench mark for the growth of the Australian pizza industry.
Eagle Boys asunder
In mid-July word broke the Eagle Boys pizza chain first founded in 1987 Tom Potter in the rural town of Albury, NSW had entered voluntary administration. From the heights of up to 340 stores and a 12 per cent market share the fall into administration signifies the end of an era in Australian fast food. This especially so as Potter comparing EB to Dick Smith's collapse – another high profile recent bust of Australian business – affirms the viewpoint the franchise is (to use a common Australian term) very much 'done and dusted'.
The news Eagle boys has gone under is especially notable given its regional positioning. This is usually a known among Australians but for readers outside a brief primer is useful here to understand this in context.
Australia does have local dishes – the Melbourne Dim Sim, the Portuguese burger in Sydney, the Pie Floater in Adelaide, and the crocodile kebab in Darwin (…one of these isn't real )- and like the Eagle Boys has other businesses across a variety of sectors that stay regional in their focus.
By contrast though, as a rule the nation doesn't have the same spread regional franchises the USA has – where Cottage Inn Pizza can be had anytime by Midwest eaters by unable to be enjoyed in the Deep South, or In-n-Out burger appears destined to be forever beloved by those on the West Coast and longed for by those living on the East Coast.
So, while Eagle Boys was a well known franchise within NSW and Queensland, it was a lesser presence in Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia (not to mention no locations in the Australia Capitol Territory, the Northern Territory, or Tasmania). This is contrast to Dominos which has locations in every Australian state and territory.
The trade off on this rise of Dominos though is it appears to come with the potential to do away with the local pizza shop; and do so more in future. While franchise stores outmanoeuvring and outpacing local business is not a new story, a Australian's local pizza shop (unlike say a hardware or electronic store that has a regular turnover of new items and staff members) shall often have been in operation for decades, and have a number of staff that have been working there for about the same period.
To be clear then, were Dominos to replace every local pizza shop in every suburb the change would come not just to the menu on offer or the nifty logo outfront replacing the old signboard of a veteran chef who setup shop 30 years ago; but would also mean a huge change to the method of operation; with the local pizza shop no longer a small business owned by just one or a few parities; but instead a franchise prospect that streamlines a chain of command and operating style.
So what's cooking here?
This piece is not a argument for or against the rise of Domino's nor necessarily the doing away with of the local pizza shop – for while all could agree it'd be a tragedy to see a great pizza shop that does an outstanding Hawaiian go under, so too would frustrated locals not lament Domino's moving in and offering opportunity for a bigger menu if some acme joint currently on the block only serves things comparable to a bad frozen grocery store pizza
By contrast the growing expansion and capacity to do things like $5 Pizzas may see local shops outpaced in what pizza they can sell for a low cost while still making a profit #PizzanomicsinAction
In turn, while Dominos may be the flag bearer right now, the potential for other major pizza franchises like Pizza Hut to expand or be merged into a mega franchise with the new owner of Eagle boys is a perhaps live option.
Finally, while independent pizza shops have a commanding lead overall just as the pizza industry has seen a marked change in the past 5 years so too is move towards an emphasis upon gourmet, 'healthy' and vegetarian pizza options set to be something a franchise like Dominos – with all its resources for research and data analytics – shall easy be able to assess and respond to; but your local suburban pizza shop may struggle to.
After all, if Nick or Nora have ran their store for 30 years with the same menu throughout suddenly shifting their business from making their own dough, a once weekly trip to the butcher and twice weekly trip to the fruit market for ingredients is about more than just simply offering a new pizza; its a fundamental change to their business and its operations.
Therefore, Eagle Boys demise may be the end for them but the first shot in a new battlefield in Australia within the fast food sector.
What this means beyond Australia?
While this Domino trend detailed here concerns Australia exclusively big business expansion and globalisation are not new trends. Once again, these occurrences are not necessarily bad things – just as Costco has enjoyed a successful expansion in Australia so too can a city landing a big Apple store (or even Starbucks bodly opening their first franchise store in Italy with an aim to provide a different experience in the land of coffee) can perhaps be a successful venture – but it does mean what is happening with Dominos in Australia could also be mirrored in your local city.
Accordingly, even if Dominos Australian growth is a Down Under story right now, grab something like a pack of Tim Tams, or que up some great Aussie rock on your smartphone and read the following as a honourary Australian..
What this means within Australia?
This article is not a call to action but instead just informative in aim. The experience of Eagle Boys shall be studied for a long time, and perhaps arguments made either side that either a focus on localisation (and staying in one city) OR greater expansion (with more stores nationwide comes potential for more profit).
Ultimately, whatever change that could occur long term is unlikely to be seen before your next Friday or Saturday night trip to pick up a Margarita and Romana – but Eagle Boys demise was a seismic shock and to what extent Dominos can pick up EB's ball and run with it – whether by formal takeover or merely seeking to install new Dominos stores in old EB neighbourhoods – shall surely have a big impact on what the Australian pizza industry looks like in 5 years; just as Dominos fundamentally changed the way it looks now as compared to 5 years ago.
Right now though the chief question for the Australian consumer is: do you like your local independent and non-franchise pizza shop? If you do, it may be wise to show your support in months and years ahead by loading up on pizzas from the shop like a tourist in an airport gift shop. If you don't though, perhaps wait until Dominos rolls into town, brings their successful menu, and with it the potential (for better or worse) to outmanoeuvre and outsell others competitors in the field.
Disclaimer: This article is informative in purpose and does not constitute financial advice. The author urges you to obtain professional advice before pursuing any financial investment.Ed Kennedy is a journalist, ghostwriter, and web developer from Melbourne, Australia. Contact Ed via email@example.com on LinkedIn or Twitter@EdKennedy01


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today's Morning Star.
The next Tory employment bill will include manifesto commitments to legislate against public sector union facility time and to end political fund opt outs. An even more immediate threat for UNISON members in the health service is the top line commitment of the Tory manifesto - the creation of 'a truly 7-day NHS'. In recent evidence submitted to the NHS pay review body, the employers and Department of Health have stated that unsocial hours payments are the main barrier to 7-day working. This will be the first of many industrial battles UNISON faces in the context of the new Government's continuing austerity cuts and outsourcing.
Professor Ewing concludes that the trade union movement is 'about to be tested like never before' and needs 'a new, clear vision to lead the movement not for the next five years but for the next generation.'
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The email read: "Do you want to come play in the woods? There'll be lots of cute guys..." It was a Radical Faerie gathering at Breitnebush Springs in Oregon. My immediate response was: No. No way. I don't do that sort of thing. And I paused just as I was about to move on to the next email, and my second thoughts said: What are you afraid of?


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|*You fly back to school now little Grackle, fly fly fly...
Never have I tried so hard to get a picture of a Grackle, but I was determined. It's quite ridiculous really, in a few months we'll have no fewer than about a 100 and the last thing I will want is a picture of one. Aren't we birders supposed to love all birds? (House Sparrows and European Starlings excluded) Well, I admit I'm not fond of the Common Grackle. When they arrive in the Spring, to roost, feed, and multiply before returning to their wintering grounds, I have to remove most of my feeders because they can empty them en masse in about an hour. They're noisy, grack! grack! grack!ing away all day long. Because there's so many of them and they eat so much...well...certain things on the ground get lots of white polka dots. They're bullies, and I don't like bullies. They are listed as year round residents here, but we've never had them in our yard in winter before.
|Please don't be calling for re-inforcements
The unusual thing is that they are flocking birds that tend to over-winter elsewhere, and I have one individual who's been showing up regularly for about a week. Not earth-shattering, I know, but interesting nonetheless to nerdy birders like me.
The birds are so confused, this little fella' was singing his heart out all morning what sounded like his mating song. We're about to get cold again, so hopefully that will set his mind right.
I don't have a picture, but another somewhat unusual visitor in the area is a Rufous Hummingbird just a few miles from my house. There's even reports of another on the other side of town. I don't recall ever hearing of a hummer staying all winter in our town, but December was the record warmest ever so I'm not surprised. The surrogate parents are going to great lengths to provide for the bird, and it even made a feature story in our local newspaper. It's a charming story (with pictures), check it out!
A bird I have not seen this winter, that I usually do see is the Red Breasted Nuthatch. We normally have a few hang around our feeder area during the winter months, but nary a "peep" or "hank".
Have you seen any unusual (for this time of year) birds in your area?
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Anchored in Christ
This club would be open to all students interested in learning about the Christian Faith. It would be a place where the students can talk openly to each other about our lives and how faith plays a part in it. We can talk about all the other denominations to become more aware of the diversity of religion and how we all can bond over Christ. It will give students at Hun an opportunity to talk about and learn more about the Christian Faith.
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The Asian Culture Club (ACC) will be focused on the spread of knowledge about the different cultures within Asia to the Hun community. This club will be focused on learning more about the Asian culture and the differences between the cultures. The club will meet up once every two weeks to discuss ways to effectively spread this knowledge through activities, celebrating Asian holidays, and more. The goal for the club is to make all Hun students aware of the different cultures of Asia. Club membership is open to all Hun students willing to put a bit of effort to learn about the Asian culture.
Autism Awareness Club
The Autism Awareness Club is a club raise autism awareness and to fundraise for AutismSpeaks. AutismSpeaks is a nonprofit organization that raises money for autism research and awareness. This club will meet every other week to discuss ways to spread awareness throughout the Hun community, as well as organizing fundraisers.
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Book Club
Book Club is an opportunity for students to explore literature for the sheer pleasure of reading and story. It is a student-centered experience: Students propose titles and vote on those. The winning titles are read and discussed by group members in an informal, or more casual style, than reading discussions that take place in class. The titles are sometimes contemporary, and sometimes classics. It all depends on what the group is most interested in!
Buddies Without Borders
Buddies Without Borders (BWB) seeks to create a closer community between American and International Students at The Hun School of Princeton. Programing will be centered on community building and increasing both cultural awareness and cultural competency of all participants. We will
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Business Competition Club
This club offers students an opportunity to apply business-related knowledge to real-world problems and will
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The vision for this club is to help Hun School students find their unique potential early on in life, while also increasing their confidence and goal-setting skills. As a part of this vision, the Coach Club will be hosting the MIT Launch club program. It allows students to launch their own startup companies while learning about entrepreneurial skills and mindsets in a hands-on way.
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The Edgertones are the girls' a cappella group on campus. Founded in 2004, the Edgertones perform mostly contemporary pop music. Membership is by audition only, and the group typically ranges between eight and fifteen singers. Auditions are held at the beginning of each school year. Practices are led by their director, Ms. Rankin, but at concerts a student leader conducts the group. Performance opportunities include campus events, a cappella competitions, and east coast touring.
EduTure is a program that cooperates with Save the Children. The donations mostly come from students and other individuals in the same community who are interested in helping poor children to get better educational equipment and resources. The ways in which we will earn money to donate are the following: holding international dinner, bake sale, and car washes. We'll be making remittance to Save the Children organization every two months. The club will meet once
every two weeks
Environmental Innovation
The purpose of this club is connect our understanding of the natural world and business to our day-to-day lives in modern society. Students will explore nature, evaluate clean energy opportunities, reduce waste, and rethink how we use resources in a resource constrained world. Our club will meet once
every two weeks.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA (BIBLE STUDY) is a club where students (not just athletes) can come and learn about the bible and study it. In each meeting, the bible will be studied in a variety of ways, such as reading scripture, sharing testimonies, and watching videos. The videos we watch are on different topics given by pastors or ministers or interviews of professional athletes that share their life experiences and their journey to having a better relationship with Christ. Join us in our
meetings; all are welcome.
French Club
The French Club is a fun way to enjoy French culture: food, films, and games.
Gender and Sexuality Awareness
GSA aims to promote tolerance towards sexual orientation at The Hun School and promote and defend the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender members of the Hun community by working to prevent any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or identity.
Geography Club
To provide students with knowledge of the world's geography, countries and cultures. Geography is not as focused in Upper School curriculum in the American educational system, and it seems that many students have a gap in their geographical knowledge. Avoiding theoretical material about the structure of the Earth and weather determinants and etc., we would like to focus on those topics that would engage students the most. These are cultures and countries. Join us
every other week
where club meetings will be supplemented by presentations about certain topics and countries and food related to the culture
Girls Learn International
The Hun School Chapter of GLI is paired with The Khidderpore School which is located in a Red Light District in Kolkata, India. The people living in this area are poor with a limited choice of livelihood and very poor earning potential. Women and girls in Kolkata consequently are at high risk of becoming victims of human trafficking and/or forced prostitution. Through building awareness as well as fundraising The Hun School contributes to providing the girls of The Khidderpore School with an education. Without this educational opportunity these girls are at high risk of entering the sex trade. Girls Learn International®, Inc. (GLI) gives American students a voice in the movement for universal girls' education. GLI pairs American middle and high school- based Chapters with Partner Schools in countries where girls have been traditionally denied access to education. The GLI Program gives students the opportunity to explore issues affecting girls in relation to global human rights, promotes cross-cultural understanding and communication, and trains students to be leaders and advocates for positive change.
Global Issues Club
Refugees. Global Warming. Poverty. Child Soldiers. Water Crisis. Gender Based Violence. Do you want to discuss and learn more about the pressing global issues your generation is facing? Are you interested in playing a role in what kinds of global programs are offered at Hun? The Global Issues Club provides time and space to discuss what's going on in the world, works on solutions to some of those problems, collaborates with other clubs on projects and activities, and works with the Director of Global Programs to help choose extra- curricular programs and activities for the Hun Community.
Guitar Club
The club's goal is to spread the joy of playing and learning to play the guitar. The club is open to all levels of experience, including absolute beginners. Join us
every week
to take part in the fun!
Humans of Hun
The club tells stories and quotes of often heard and often unheard voices through Instagram photos and captions. Join us
every other week
to get to know our Community members!
Hun Hosts
This group is for all the extroverts who like to party and arrange parties. The Hun Hosts will work with other student groups to help make all student activities as exciting as possible for the members of our Community. The main event will include planning PROM!
The Hun School Board Meetings
The purpose of this club will be to introduce the world of surfing to interested students. The club will place an emphasis on the environmental, cinematography, technological, and cultural aspects of the surfing world. With such a wide range of topics, this will encourage surfers and non-surfers alike to learn and enjoy this ancient sport on a
Hun School Fishing Club
The purpose of this club is to allow our fellow anglers at Hun to share their passion of the sport with other anglers
once a month
. Along with this, the purpose of this club would be to organize fishing trips for day students and boarders, especially club members. Not only could this club talk about and organize fishing trips, but we could also discuss the methods of fishing, as well as commercial fishing and its effects on us. As we know, overfishing is a problem facing this world, and members of the Hun Fishing Club would be expected to participate in discussions about how we could handle, if not solve, this ongoing problem.
Hun Model United Nations
Model United Nations is an academic simulation of various international organizations, where participants, or "delegates," play the role of diplomats from the countries they represent and debate world issues with other delegates. Whether or not you have had Model UN experience, as long as you are interested in politics, economics, international relations, or simply in making friends, HunMUN welcomes your participation. We will go to several Model UN conferences this year, ranging from regional, national, to international, where you can practice diplomacy and leadership, and more importantly, meet people and make friends.
Hun Investors Club
The purpose of the Hun Investment club is to discuss the stock market and the daily occurrences of Wall Street. The club meets regularly
once a week
. The club also has investment competitions in which members either work independently or in groups in simulated trading games online. We hope to continue the tradition of taking a trip to the New York Stock Exchange, learning about the history of Wall Street, and even visiting the floor of the exchange. Also, the club usually takes place in trading competitions in particular the trading day at Steven's Institute. The club also helps to teach the younger members about how the stock market works and includes strategies.
The Hun Review
The Hun Review
is an annual literary and arts magazine that showcases the best prose, poetry, essays, art, and photography that Hun School students produce throughout the year. You can be involved by submitting your work in any of the above genres, or by participating as an editor.
Help us to write, film, edit, and produce Hun's weekly TV broadcast!
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Improv Club
Looking for a club that is never the same from one meeting to the next? One that is spontaneous, entertaining, and fun? Join Hun's Improv Club for
meetings and learn the art of improvisational acting through game! As a group, we'll practice the fundamentals of this unscripted, dialogue-driven acting technique that has catapulted many of your favorite Saturday Night Live and comedic stars to fame. Improv club will have you saying "Yes! and..." by the end of our first meeting, as we work together to respond to the unexpected with confidence, creativity and poise.
Jewish Studies and Culture Club
The "JCC" shares the culture of Judaism with our community. It celebrates the Sabbath, (Shabbat), and other holidays as they occur during the cycle of the Jewish year. We have relaxing dinners in the comfortable Breen Center of the Global Commons filled with good food, stories, explanations of traditions, relaxing and enjoying the company of our peers, faculty, and staff. We attend Shabbat dinners and events at other Schools, including Princeton University Hillel, and have guest speakers during the year. ALL are welcome to experience these special events and others as they are announced throughout the year. Membership, leadership, and participation in events are open to the entire community regardless of religious background or affiliation. We meet
once a month
and have special events throughout the year.
Knitting and Tea Club
The purpose of this club is to have fun, knit, drink tea, socialize and maybe eat food. We looking forward to creating some new friendships
every other week
while enjoying life's simple pleasures.
Liberty in North Korea
North Korea remains among the world's most repressive countries. All basic freedoms have been severely restricted under the Kim family's political dynasty. A 2014 UN Commission of Inquiry found that abuses in North Korea were without parallel in the contemporary world. Under such circumstances, thousands of North Korean refugees have escaped their country, but are now at risk of exploitation & capture because they cannot afford the 3,000-mile journey to a safe country.
As students in "LINK", We don't have loud voices and big powers to actually help those people who are in need. However, we want to help them. By informing our community through making posters and hosting events, we want more people to be aware of the inequalities present in North Korea. Join us every other week to make a difference!
The Mall
Do you like to write and want to share your work with others? Looking to get experience in photography or web design? Join Hun's award-winning newspaper,
The Mall
! We are currently looking for new writers, photographers, and web designers from any grade. You can sign up to write all year, for one semester, or even for just one issue.
Masala Club
To spread awareness of South Asian culture within our community. It is open to ALL Hun School members. Join us every other week to enjoy the culture and how to inform more people about it.
Math Competition Club
MC2 will explore and examine the art of problem solving while practicing for local and national math competitions. The members will meet every other week to discuss interesting problems, take sample tests, and to practice for the various competitions. The Club is open to everyone.
Medical Club
The Medical club is aiming to volunteer at hospitals, skype with medical professionals, and learn about medicine. We will volunteer at local hospitals in order to gain clinical experience and serve the community. Skyping doctors, nurses, and surgeons will allow students to gain a true understanding of work-life, medical training, and have their questions answered. Our club
meets every week
and aims to learn about medicine through videos, articles, and presentations in order to be knowledgeable about disorders that affect our global society as well as local. Medical club will allow students who are interested in medicine to gain a true understanding of what the path to medicine looks like and the realities of patient care.
Mental Health Awareness Club
Inspired by the documentary, Asylums, our club educates our community on mental health issues. We believe it is important to destigmatize mental illness. In addition to educating the community with public service announcements, we would like to participate in fundraising efforts and identify existing community resources. Join us every other week to discuss mental illness and promote awareness and understanding.
Middle Eastern Society
The club's goal is to educate and engage the Hun Community regarding the diversity of the various cultures throughout the Middle East.
Every week
we discuss current events and celebrate the cultural diversity found throughout the region.
Mini-THON Club
The mini-THON club will consist of Committee Members that help put together the event from planning to fundraisers to the mini-THON. The Four Diamonds mini-THONs are fun-filled events for students of all ages which inspire teamwork, leadership, and creativity while empowering young people through philanthropy and service in the fight to conquer childhood cancer. Mini-THONS are modeled after the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON), and have been making a difference in the lives of childhood cancer patients and their families for more than 20 years. The motto of THON is "FTK". Everything we do is "For The Kids" and the children fighting cancer are our inspiration. All Hun students, from grades 6 – PG are welcome to attend the event in April.
Model Congress
Model Congress is a role-playing simulation of the United States Congress. During conferences, students will represent states in the House of Representatives and the Senate as they debate current events in committee sessions. Possible topics include nuclear energy management, nuclear disarmament, marijuana legalization, STEM education and much more. The Hun Model Congress team is in its fourth year of existence and will likely be participating in Harvard, and either Yale or Penn Model Congress this year. If you are looking to get a glimpse of what Congress is like, debate national and international issues, or just make new friends, this is the club for you!
Movie Making Club
The purpose of this club is to make small movies and/or skits. The club will be doing a collaborative, cumulative project. The club will also participate in a club contest and will help with school projects (a capella music videos, teacher requested videos etc.). Join us
every other week
to participate in these exciting projects!
Music Helps Club
Music Helps Club would be a place where kids could exchange different music and artists and just appreciate the culture that is music! Many people use music as inspiration so come and share your favorites!
National Junior Classical League
The NJCL is the largest Classical organization in the world. The club
meets every week
, and its purpose is to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and to impart an understanding of the debt of our own culture to that of Classical antiquity. Our members will compete in contests, take part in the Certamen at Princeton University, and members will be eligible to earn entrance into the National Latin Honor Society.
Operation Smile Club
Operation Smile is a charitable organization that provides free life-changing surgeries for children with cleft lips and cleft palates. This club will not only raise awareness, but we will work to help make a real difference for less fortunate children..
Operation Smile Club
Operation Smile is a charitable organization that provides free life-changing surgeries for children with cleft lips and cleft palates. This club will not only raise awareness, but we will work to help make a real difference for less fortunate children.
Physics Club
In this club, we will do things such as learn about the most recent events within the physics world, discuss fundamental topics, and possibly build some structures. These will be done with the help of a Princeton University student that will visit and present the club with new ideas and fun activities. The goal of this club is to give all students who don't take physics class a chance to learn about one of the basic categories of science while having fun.
Poetry Club
The Poetry Club will be write about and discuss poetry every other week.
Puzzle Club
This club is for people who like jigsaw puzzles and need a mental break during the day. We will use our meeting time,
every other week
, to work on puzzles and play games.
Red Shield Society
The Red Shield Society is a group of students who represent The Hun School of Princeton as tour guides. Members of the Society embody the quality of character and level of maturity that The Hun School values most in students. The Red Shield Society provides an invaluable service to the community by introducing the School to visiting students and their families. They present their knowledge and experiences of Hun in an enthusiastic manner. Members must be in good academic standing and be positive members of the community.
Sangha Club
Sangha is a spiritual discussion and meditation club. Each meeting, members will read a passage from a different religion, and members will discuss their opinions or how those words possibly connect to their lives. At the end of meetings, we will meditate in order to digest the ideas we had been talking about. The word 'sangha' is a Buddhist term that means community; we hope that this can be an open community where people feel comfortable exploring new ideas and expressing themselves.
Scooter Club
In the midst of a stressful school week, it is important that students relieve their anxiety by having fun! Scooter Club accepts all students, and offers a fun break from the day!
, we will be riding razor scooters around campus, and having a great time. If any student is feeling stressed or left out, they can find their place in Scooter Club. Like meditation, physical exercise relieves stress and releases endorphins. This is necessary during a hard week!
Ski Club
The purpose of the club is to experience the outdoors while skiing and connecting with other members of our community. The Ski Club has a few meetings throughout the fall and winter which culminates in a three day ski trip to Vermont. You will only receive club credit if you attend the trip. There are a limited number of spots available on the trip so sign up as early as possible!
The Sneaker Wings Club
Gather people who love sneakers and discussing trends, release dates, and how sneakers influence the economic market and its own culture, which include the following: different brands, art designs, history of the company. Join us weekly to talk kicks!
Sports Leadership Council
This club will be for coaches and student-athletes to continue the work done at the Student Leadership Forum.
Every other week
, we will meet in order to promote and cultivate a culture of sportsmanship, competition and school pride across athletics.
Sports Talk and Debate
Every week
we will meet and talk about what is going on in sports, and our opinions on what's happening. Every couple weeks there will be structured debates on a specific topic.
Stamp Carving Club
We will provide carving materials such as traditional Chinese jade stamps and chisels. No artistic ability required, we will teach you how to carve and make your own masterpiece! We will possibly have a stamp exhibition at the end of the year. Also lots of tasty snacks for the first few meetings! Plan to
meet every other week
to continue our carving!
STEM Club
Students will meet
to work on STEM projects. They will participate in the Science Olympiad in the fall, and regularly engage in discussions of STEM fields.
The Student Section Club
The intention of the Student Section club would be to increase student attendance and school spirit at sporting events. We will hold meetings
once a week
to discuss the upcoming games in the next week and would try and get as many kids to come while making a theme for each game. We would have a sign in sheet at the games and you would have to go to a certain amount of games in order to get the credits for the club. We are hoping to create a more consistent cheering section for this year and for years to come.
Student to Student
The purpose of this club is to sponsor a few low-funded schools and provide them with school supplies and funds. We meet
once a month
to plan several fundraisers and supply drives throughout the year to get these supplies and funds.
Support of Troops Club
The Support Our Troops Club will work with many non-profit military-support organizations (Support our Troops Foundation) to benefit active and retired military around the world. We are looking for energetic and involved students with a passion for service!
Tri-M National Music Honor Society
Tri-M is a club that meets to explore music in all its forms and to promote music in the Hun community. We will take trips to musical venues, explore music of interest to members, and do activities that are fun and interesting to the membership. This is a music lovers and players' club. It is a place to enjoy music and hang out with others who have a similar interest. Our Tri-M Chapter is recognized by the national organization and sponsored by the National Association for Music Education.
UNICEF Club
Join this club to help less fortunate children in other countries have clean water and quality schooling.
Video Game Arrangements Club
The club is about arranging and performing video game music. Shorter,
meetings during Community Life would focus on deciding who would play what, while longer after school meetings would mostly be group practices.
VoiceMale is a close-knit group of brothers in song that performs at school and community events, attends outside festivals and competitions, and spreads great music and laughter wherever it goes. Auditions are held twice a year. Any male student can try out; no choral experience is necessary – you just have to love singing, be able to hold a tune, and be able to commit to an average of one evening practice per week.
Winter Running Club
Winter running club is for anyone who wants to structure a little cardio into the winter, prepare for the spring track (or any sport) season, hang out with an awesome group of people, or receive awesome updates and bits of info about running. The winter running club does fundraisers for 5k races, which our runs prepare us for. Even if you do not feel like a marathon runner, running club is open to all abilities. Runs are twice per week in the winter scheduled around the weather. Everything is easier with a positive group of people.
X-Lab provides support for student-centered, inquiry-based experiences. Students plan, prepare, and present their personalized journey of passion-driven discovery. In X-Lab, the variables are dictated by students and supported by faculty. Students dictate and design all topics, methods, products, and goals. Although students may have a predicted outcome, their time in X-Lab will provide them opportunities of deep exploration, reflection, and re-routing and restructuring as necessary. X-Lab fosters leadership, creativity, resilience, autonomy, and personal growth. Meetings are held every other week and the projects will culminate into a final presentation and celebration at the end of the year.
Young Alumni Association
The goal of the Young Alumni Association (YAA) is to provide a link between students and alumni and to inform students about what it means to be a Hun School alumnus. The YAA meets three or four times during the year to plan some of the young alumni events that take place during the school year.
Young Politician Club
The Young Politician Club would benefit and enrich the Hun School community. This year is an election year, and with that comes controversy and hype from both sides of the spectrum. Because the club is being founded during an election year, there will be an increase in student interest. We will gather
every other week
to discuss politics, the meeting frequency may increase as we get closer to the election.
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A typical concept for a rest room is a calming spa, and you can use this design and style efficiently in your lavatory irrespective of its dimensions. A toilet with beige tile for the partitions or ground suits a spa style entirely. Beige tile merged with product partitions, fluffy white towels and wall decor shop or wall hanging candle holders can generate a really minimalistic seem that can be fairly comforting.
Maybe you can gown up your current furnishings with some stylish toss pillows. Make your furniture appear extra special by getting (or creating, if you happen to be inventive with a needle and thread) throw pillows accented with beads, ribbon, or appliques to suit the theme of your space.
This fashion of furnishings is excellent for any dimension of place. The colours that are used largely are pastel shades and lotions and whites. You can usually discover this home furniture with gold trims and gilts. You need to choose your home furniture that matches the design of your room. When location up the home furniture you should be mindful so that there is sufficient area still left and the place is spacious and airy even soon after the furnishings has been put in. When putting in shabby chic household furniture you should definitely put in French mirrors in the area simply because that is ideal suited with this style of home furniture. If you location it in a correct position then it will assist in reflecting the sunshine and will make the area truly feel far more desirable and spacious.
Other than supplying your furniture a much more antique visual appeal and using light colours, fabrics are critical in generating this unique environment. Lace is superb when utilized in curtains, shower curtains and bedspreads. Sheer lace styles keep the seem airy, whilst allowing plenty of sunshine to flow through the area.
For a light-weight, ethereal look, you could want to use gentle colors and textures these kinds of as is employed in the shabby chic bed room home furniture of decor. These shades selection from white to delicate pastels this sort of as gentle shades of sage, pink, tan and so on. Accents in this sort of decor have a distressed end, that means they have a worn appear, which is excellent for this charming and romantic style. If an easy-going, calm ambiance is what you are after, this is the best fashion for you.
When the acrylic paint has dried, coat the total task with two coats of acrylic finishing spray. Enable the waste basket to dry overnight prior to employing.
When decorating in classic shabby chic mattress, just about something that is worn or has an antique look to it will work. The seem is sophisticated and timeless, and not like other decorating variations, the pieces do not have to match. As lengthy as all your parts have the charming and worn look, and are closely associated in coloration, it will look wonderful!
Start by taking away any cabinet doorways and flippantly sanding down the foundation with medium grit sandpaper. When the entire constructed-in base has been lightly sanded, remove all dust with a tack fabric. (It is critical that there is no excess sanding dust on the bookshelf prior to painting, or it can interfere with the antiqued influence.) Repeat the method on every single of the doorways, if any, which will want to have the door pulls taken out 1st.


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Most Recent Cupcakes
Posted on | January 1, 2013
Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes
Category: Apple cupcakes, Cupcake recipes, Spices cupcakes
Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes are very creative way how to pack rich, apple flavor inside the tasty cupcakes. Delicious cinnamon cupcakes match perfect with the apple pie filling. Caramel frosting drizzled with caramel sauce are very good topping for these apple pie cupcakes.
Apple Pie Cupcakes with Caramel Swiss Buttercream Frosting and caramel sauce are very tasty combo.
Find the recipe at : cravingchronicles.com
One Response to "Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes"
September 3rd, 2015 @ 12:31 am
These look absolutely divine! Can't wait to try them! :-)
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Android tablets, smartphones and personal media players can swap files over Wi-Fi with the aid of a third party app. Android's built-in file management tools work well with directly transferring files between a computer and an Android device either over Wi-Fi or via USB cable connection. A computer views connected Android devices as mass-storage data devices and has full access to the device files. However, sending files directly to another Android device does not work within the computer transfer system and requires app assistance.
Android File System Notes
Android's built-in file manager operates much like one found on a computer and is fully capable of moving around files on a device's built-in and directly connected storage mediums. However, the file manager is not equipped to handle network-based file system transfers across multiple devices and requires the assistance of a program to handle device-to-device transfers. Android devices have used the Ext4 storage format system since late 2010 and use the Yaffs file system for data management. The Yaffs file system is designed specifically for devices that use flash memory, like Android devices.
Fast File Transfer
The Fast File Transfer app lets Android devices exchange multiple files at once by configuring the sending device as a Wi-Fi server and downloading the files through the Web browser on the receiving device. Fast File Transfer configures the sending device as a Wi-Fi server, so there's no need to use an existing Wi-Fi network to complete the transfer: the app sends the files directly to the second device. Additionally, the app needs to be installed only on the sending device to complete the transfer. A drawback to the program is that the receiving device needs to disconnect from any active Wi-Fi connections and connect to the sending device's Wi-Fi signal to work.
AntosDR Wifi File Transfer
The AntosDR Wifi File Transfer app lets two Android devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network exchange files via Wi-Fi. AntosDR Wifi File transfer requires that both the sending and receiving devices install and run the app. Setting the receiving device into "Receive File" mode will give the device's IP address, which the sending device can input in "Send File" mode to transfer the file. The program also integrates within the "Share" options menu found in other file browser apps.
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SmarterDroid WiFi File Transfer
The SmarterDroid WiFi File Transfer app can transfer files between Android devices over Wi-Fi; however, the app needs to use a computer as an intermediary device. In order to transfer files over Wi-Fi with SmarterDroid WiFi File Transfer, the user has to transfer files from the sending Android device to the PC and then from the PC to the receiving Android device. SmarterDroid WiFi File Transfer is designed to work with transferring entire file folders instead of individual files and can be useful in batch-transfers. The free version is limited to 5MB file transfers.
- ArsTechnica: Ext4 Filesystem Hits Android, No Need to Fear Data Loss
- Yaffs.net: Google Android
- Yaffs.net: Yaffs Overview
- Google Play: Fast File Transfer
- Google Play: AntosDR Wifi File Transfer
- Google Play: SmarterDroid WiFi File Transfer
- Tech Republic: Transfer Files between your Android Tablet and PC using Wi-Fi
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The 23-year-old former Birmingham man has cost North End an initial £750,000 to become manager Paul Simpson´s fourth summer signing.
He moved to the Hawthorns for £1.5million in the summer of 2005, but a raft of midfield signings at the Hawthorns this summer has seen him move down the pecking order.
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Green Lantern Corps #22 Review
on July 11, 2013
The outer space action continues and it does not disappoint!
One thing I'm enjoying about "Green Lantern Corps" under the new creative team is that it takes me back to a time when I was younger and would wake up really early in the morning to watch action cartoon shows. I don't think any other comic book has made me feel this way as much. It may have something to do with writer Van Jensen using Larry Hama's classic G.I. Joe comics as inspiration.
When I think about G.I. Joe, I think about how much awesome stuff would be crammed into one adventure with so many incredible characters wherever you turn. Flint. Scarlet. Zartan. The Crimson Twins. Destro. And dear lord, Cobra Commander! That's not even scratching the surface. When G.I. Joe is really cooking, there's not an ounce of dead space. It's a blast from start to finish, and that's the type of quality Jensen brings to "Green Lantern Corps."
So far the stories have not been particularly deep, but they have been incredibly entertaining! Don't mistake not being deep for being shallow, however. They're written very intelligently and with amazingly tight storytelling. It's interesting, but at the same time not terribly surprising, that the guy not used to doing this stuff ("stuff" being monthly superhero comics) is showing up many of the seasoned veterans.
His stories do not wander, they stay on focus, they don't make you scratch your head as to why something was included, they're very well paced, and he knows his characters.
John Stewart shows off some flashy power ring tricks while giving the recruits and any new readers a rundown on how Oan power rings work.
And his main character is Green Lantern John Stewart. In the review for issue #21 I mentioned that Van has the best grasp on John than anyone's had in a long time. And how right I was!
As an example, John returns to Oa to answer a distress call, but by the time he arrives, the battle is over. He sees some new recruits trying to clean up the post-battle mess with their rings and doing a poor job of it.
He makes some impressive constructs and cleans up a huge portion of wreckage instantly. He's blunt with the recruits. Not a complete jerk, but he does not have kid gloves on when dealing with them.
This particular bit of character can be seen in "Justice League."
On that show, John initially -and somewhat arrogantly- saw himself as above the other heroes, due to him being an authorized peacekeeper. He viewed them as well meaning amateurs. He eventually loosened up once he came to trust and respect the other leaguers more. On "Justice League Unlimited" he'd sometimes be critical of Supergirl, but underneath that exterior, it was clear he had a soft spot for the Girl of Steel. Jensen gets that characterization spot on. He knows John's voice.
His depiction of Soranik Natu is impressive as she counters John's attitude. She is more compassionate and motherly than John and even gives him a bit of reprimanding over his view of the new recruits. Going along with her tenderhearted attribute, she is especially worried about Salaak, who is probing around beneath the Citadel. He has become especially paranoid due to the Guardians' betrayal. Drawing further contrast between Soranik and John, John does not seem notably concerned about Salaak. He's just down to business.
Soranik and Salaak don't play big parts in this issue, but Jensen utilizes the small space they take up so effectively that it seems like they make a big difference. Both play off John really well and are mechanisms to introduce certain aspects of the developing situation on Oa.
While John is off on Oa, Yrra follows the foes from last issue to a mysterious moon where the plot thickens!
John meets up with Kilowog, the new protocol officer, and debriefs him about the situation on Kosh.
Through conversation, we learn that Guy Gardner has left the Corps and that Hal Jordan is now in charge. John is dubious about blindly following orders anymore, which might open up some tension between him and Hal Jordan. Just then, an alert comes up. A dam in Nellewel 3 is about to break and unleash a boiling sea on some of the inhabitants there. Kilowog needs John to secure the dam and take the new recruits with him. John reluctantly does so, as he already has his hands full with the Kosh incident.
This is when the issue really picks up!
A simple dam repair becomes a real problem when the rings give out again. The boiling sea threatens to poor out over the mining colony there and the Lanterns themselves. Fortunately and unfortunately, Khunds arrive and save the day. Running with the theme that the universe no longer trusts the Lantern Corps, the Khunds accuse the Green Lanterns of invading and sentence them to death. And so the action begins!
John uses his brain to take out some Khunds and proves that, "There's more to him than just a fancy ring," when he breaks open a water main and blasts incoming Khunds with a spray from the boiling sea.
Just an excellent scene. I mean, look at his face!
Ergann -the old nomad seen last issue- has a great moment when he lies down and gets ready to die in face of the oncoming Khund attack, because he can't keep pace with the retreating Lanterns. John picks him up and runs with him across the field.
Jruk really shines here, with such dialogue as, "Jruk will take the thirty-seven on the left. Can you handle the other two, human?" Watching Jruk in action is the best moment of the whole comic. The way in which he dispatches three Khunds is pure awesome!
One aspect from last issue that some found fault with was Yrra's characterization. Some believed she wasn't fierce enough, in light of her past history as an efficient spear wielding Green Lantern slayer. That is definitely rectified in this issue. Yrra gets down and dirty when she kills a Durlan disguised as John by stabbing it with her light spear. She also tells some other Durlans off, going on about how she doesn't bow to anyone and how she's a warrior. So, yeah, there's still some Fatality underneath all that violet.
Jruk is better than I expected him to be. He may be the stereotypical brute, but that doesn't stop him from being pretty amazing.
Once again, Bernard Chang and Marcelo Maiolo give us a feast for the eyes with their wonderful visuals. Interestingly, Bernard Chang has a background in architecture and it seems to really help. The big splash page of Oa's city and the Central Power Battery looks stunning. And those constructs I mentioned John using look great. Kilowog looks cool and the Yrra's facial expressions all throughout the issue are convincing.
The malfunctioning rings prove to be crucial in this issue, as it causes the Lanterns to get captured by the Khunds as well as Yrra, who is captured by the Durlans she was trailing from last issue.
Jensen does hint at the upcoming "Lights Out" crossover event in the very beginning and end of the issue. The Zamarons' central battery on the planet Zamaron is going dim. They say that they need to restore the Predator entity to their battery. Predator is found on some planet and is very weak. I can't say I'm a fan of the emotional spectrum, so I don't particularly care to see any of this, but I'm sure it had to be put in, and I am intrigued about what affects "Lights Out" will bring.
Though this issue isn't as great as the last, it is still decently above average, and the comic is moving along at a very brisk pace. As far as overall quality goes, this is currently the Lantern title to look to. As the obvious John Stewart fan that I am, I take pride in Van Jensen showcasing the character so well, and answering the challenges posed by those who say such things as "he can't hold down a title" or "he can't lead." I'm usually for accepting other people's "opinions," but I won't accept that because it's hogwash. Within the pages of DC Comics, he just hasn't had the opportunity to do much of anything in years and years… aside from now.
So far, so good! The creative team proves that Green Lantern Corps #21 wasn't a fluke. The series moves forward with excellent characterization, great character moments, dazzling visuals, tight pacing, and simple, yet surprisingly well executed and fun stories. It strengthens its position as the most impressive Lantern book and proves the series can get by fine without Guy Gardner and that it's in good hands.
We look forward to seeing how this all plays out. Until then…
See you next mission!
4 out of 5 stars.
Read Green Lantern Corps #21 Review.


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Being a mother is amazing, and you value this experience with every cell from your body. On the other hand, it can also be frustrating, especially when you don't know what clothes to wear. You need something that will offer you enough freedom to move, but at the same time look good on your body that is completely changed.
Of course, being a Hijabi is another element that makes this difficult; the clothes need to fit into a certain pattern and to be away from anything that might seem too revealing. All this sounds impossible? Well, it's not.
The good news is that we get you, and we want to make things easier for you. You will be surprised to see how many of the clothes that you already have can be worn during this time, even if they are not specifically maternity clothes. You just have to know how to adjust, wear, and combine them and when to get some new pieces to fit your style.
During this time, skirts and wide pants will become your favorite, as they will cover your belly but still keep you comfortable. If you want to wear skinny jeans, you can match them with wide sweaters and colored crop-tops; yes, together! You don't have to assume that only because you are pregnant, some clothes are not suitable. It's a matter of getting used to your new body and style. After a few weeks, you will feel like you have this style since the beginning of the time!
Dina Torkia is one of the most fashionable Hijabis, and she manages to keep her style modest while still following chic looks. Check out this video and see what was she wearing when she was pregnant. Can you adopt the same look?


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The program involves a cooperative effort between employers and the university, benefiting everyone involved. We've developed relationships with a variety of employers who are interested in hiring USC Aiken students and alumni. There is also a demand for students to be more "employment ready" upon graduation. For this reason and others, our hope is that all students will utilize our services.


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I want to blog about Gloria Steinem's lecture and book signing last night. However, I'm too tired now and will write about her later. For now, I will just say that I am still in awe.
I also need to blog about Michael Chabon's reading last week and about recent reading. Maybe I will find the energy and the time tomorrow.
Now, I'm going to read myself to sleep.


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Dogs - Dogue de Bordeaux
The Dogue de Bordeaux originated in France. Bordeaux is a town in south-west France. Dogues are a French mastiff type of dog. They were used for the sport of fighting with other animals in a ring.
Early development of breeds of dogs
A dogue de Bordeaux has an intimidating appearance, with a large head and strong jaws. They love the company of people and other pets. They are gentle with children.
Being a strong dog, training is advisable in the formative months.
The head is wrinkled.
Coat: short haired, fine.
Colour: any shade of red or blonde. The mask on the face can be red or black, with nose to match. White markings are permitted on chest and feet.
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|Fig. 1
"Temperatures are heading toward levels that many experts believe will pose a profound threat to both the natural world and to human civilization." (We're Number One).
After all these years of Dredd Blog being an "alarmist" it is really beginning to become the best thing going, because without any alarm there is no chance to respond (Global Climate & Homeland Insecurity, 2009).
Some have even fingered the U.S.eh? as the Agnotology capital of the world:
"Americans always do the right thing, after exhausting all other possibilities."Global warming deniers have now taken the helm of the U.S. Government.
Fig. 2
- Winston Churchill
"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
~ Isaac Asimov
Thus, the cool thing for those suffering from the denialist plague, who like to think that getting a heads up by a warning is a bad thing, is to erase our memory with their new-found power.
"One if by land, two if by sea" seems to be another part of history skipped over by those who are not here (You Are Here).
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Meanwhile, we alarmists continue to study the data provided by some excellent organizations that may become endangered species, because it can be 'erased' like human memory (PSMSL Update, PSMSL Update - 2).
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An example of the flexibility of the design is shown in Fig. 1, where data from two places as far apart from one another as one can get on this planet, are used in one graph.
Sometimes we forget that after "the librul scientists" changed the flat Earth into a globe, it is summer at Antarctica while it is winter in the Arctic (Once Upon A Time In The West - 2).
The database can be used to more easily display either one area alone (Fig. 2, Fig. 3) or two areas in one graph (Fig. 1, Fig. 4), which is why I like to have and use datasets rather than linking to graphs already made into unflexible JPEGs.
I look forward to blending and melding the sea ice datasets with other datasets regular readers are familiar with (e.g. PSMSL, WOD, GISS, CSIRO, NASA, etc.).