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Nonprofit leaders face daily challenges carrying out their missions in an increasingly competitive environment. Ensuring an organization is positioned to succeed in the future requires having the appropriate resources and clearly defined strategies in practice today. The "New Nonprofit" must continually innovate and grow in order to survive and thrive in this constantly evolving landscape.
This was the theme behind a panel discussion at Haverford Trust's 4th Annual Educational Series for Nonprofits breakfast. Four leaders from the Philadelphia nonprofit community came together at The Franklin Institute on October 19, 2018 to discuss how their organizations are taking on the mentality of the "new nonprofit."
Valerie M. Jones, CFRE
Chief Executive Officer
Valerie M. Jones Associates
Larry Dubinski
President & Chief Executive Officer
The Franklin Institute
M. Claire Lomax, Esquire
Chief Executive Officer
The Lomax Family Foundation
John R. McConnell
Founder & President
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
Throughout the conversation, a number of elements emerged that many successful "new nonprofits" share:
A highly engaged board
Board engagement is critical to becoming a "new nonprofit." According to the expert panel, attending board meetings is the absolute minimum; ideally, your board is closely aligned with the broader organization, its employees, and its initiatives.
Larry Dubinski of The Franklin Institute told the audience he keeps his board engaged by dividing the group into smaller task forces to tackle the issues they find most important. He has revamped the way he runs his board meetings, by shifting the focus from simply reporting updates to asking questions and brainstorming creative solutions to engage his board and leverage their expertise. Mr. Dubinski also stressed the importance of connecting board members to employees across the organization.
"For us, the goal is it's not just me that's interacting with the board," he said. "It needs to be the entire team, and not just the senior team. This provides the board with a sense of what's happening across the organization and they feel vested [in our success]."
How to Keep Board Members Engaged
Diverse leadership
The "new nonprofit" is diverse. A staggering 84% of board members and chief executives1 at nonprofits are white, which indicates a clear diversity problem among nonprofit leadership. It also represents an opportunity to introduce new ways of thinking and new approaches from individuals who are potentially more representative of the communities being served.
Growing the diversity of the leadership team does not need to be difficult. Claire Lomax, Esq. of the Lomax Family Foundation said nonprofit leaders should go outside of their comfort zone and rethink the way they approach executive hiring and board member recruitment. Nonprofits must first look at their mission, then think introspectively and confront the underlying reasons diversity is missing from their organization.
Ms. Lomax recommends seeking new places to recruit, engaging new groups and committing wholeheartedly to diversity. For example, Ms. Lomax shared that in an effort to address the desire for increased diversity of its faculty, the University of Pennsylvania created visiting professorships and other pipelines to introduce faculty from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to its campus. Through this relationship, they created a pipeline of diverse potential candidates and created a pathway for people from different backgrounds to access the Board. Aside from partnerships, promoting openings on social media and sponsoring events that attract a diverse group of people can also aid in diversity efforts.
Ms. Lomax suggests another method is to be more flexible when it comes to the financial donation levels that many nonprofits require of their board members and leaders. Another suggestion is to have board members refer board candidates that meet the diversity goals that the nonprofit has identified.
"You have to be creative, you have to be courageous and you have to set the intention and then be vigilant when it comes to identifying the specific obstacles that are preventing your board from being diverse," Ms. Lomax said.
One strategy that Mr. Dubinski finds particularly effective is to begin each nominating committee and each nominating committee report to the full board with stats representing the percentage of diversity on the board. "It keeps that priority front and center," Dubinski said.
The Keys to Diversifying Nonprofit Leadership
Articulate your impact
Articulating your nonprofit's impact in a way that resonates has become imperative to success in the "new nonprofit" era. Whether you're interacting with a current donor or chasing down a new one, your nonprofit needs to differentiate itself, just like any other for-profit firm. With so many organizations vying for donation dollars, nonprofit leaders must rise to the challenge to articulate the results they deliver in a powerful way.
"New nonprofits can compellingly, quantifiably, and clearly articulate their distinctive advantage and can develop metrics that are specific to them and their situation," said Valerie M. Jones of Valerie M. Jones Associates.
For John McConnell of the Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, the best practice for engaging with donors is to "check humility at the door." He stressed the importance of truly believing in your mission and educating all constituents (board members, management, team members, and the broader community) to speak about it with passion and empathy. These gestures go a long way in conveying your long-term dedication to the cause and amplifying your message in the market.
The Benefits of Clearly Articulating Value
Collaborate to generate impact
More than ever, nonprofits are forming affiliations and partnerships with outside organizations that have a similar mindset and complementary skills. Mr. McConnell accomplishes this by reaching out to food suppliers, healthcare providers, nutritionists, mental health counselors, and other types of companies to provide his students with the resources they need to reach their full potential. In an environment where available public financial support is minimal, Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School adopts this collaborative mentality by partnering with for-profit institutions to provide mentorships for its students, plan fundraising events, and participate in exhibitions.
Mr. Dubinski also embraces collaboration, saying that it is a large part of the Institute's strategy. "We always work to make sure our collaborations are a true win-win for our partners and the Institute." Dubinski said. One of the most important ways The Franklin Institute sees the impact of collaboration is through partnerships that bring real-world applications of the most current science to the forefront for visitors.
Collaboration as a Driver of Impactful Nonprofits
Becoming a "new nonprofit"
The first step in becoming a "new nonprofit" is to let go of the preconceived notions of how a nonprofit organization is supposed to function. Just like the corporate world, there's no reason nonprofits shouldn't adopt an innovative, mission-driven mindset and rethink they way they operate.
"New nonprofits" are breaking the mold when it comes to finding creative solutions to solve problems. As Mr. Dubinski puts it, "nonprofit is a tax status, not a way you run your organization."
By engaging their board members, diversifying their leadership teams, better articulating their impact, and collaborating with like-minded organizations, nonprofits across the U.S. can set themselves up for a successful future of better serving those in need.
To learn more about the Haverford Educational Series for Nonprofits or how Haverford Trust can partner with your nonprofit organization, please contact Rob Stiles.


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The Thin Line Between Bad Taste and OutragePosted: May 16, 2019 Filed under: Culture, society | Tags: Anne Frank, bad taste, Harvard Lampoon, Holocaust, outrage, society Leave a comment
It has gone from truism to trite to say we live in a culture of outrage, but that doesn't make it any less of a fact. It seems it is no longer possible to simply offend or commit a faux pas, everything that is done is an OUTRAGE, grist for the social media mill, driving one end or the other of the political spectrum into a frenzy. The latest example of this comes from the Harvard Lampoon of all places.
Now before I go any further I have to, of course, deny in the strongest terms that I am making any attempt to defend their bad decisions. What they did was in very poor taste. It was crude, and quite frankly not even funny. Should they apologize? Yes. Did they apologize? Yes. Case closed? Not by a long shot.
According to the Washington Post (my perennial source for outrage culture), Harvard sophomore Jenny Baker had the following to say about the Lampoon cartoon that started the controversy:
"Holocaust jokes? Never okay," she began. "Sexualizing a young girl's body? Never okay," she continued.
"Sexualizing ANNE FRANK and saying it is a shame she was ruthlessly murdered because of her religion because she would have been hot? So unbelievably not okay," she emphasized.
Baker delivered a recommendation to the staff of the Lampoon: "try to find other ways to be funny rather than sexualizing and trivializing the murder of a young girl and an entire population of people."
She concluded, "This is trash."
Now, having done more than a little humor writing myself, I'm going to offer a gentle rejoinder and say that Ms. Baker doesn't know what the fuck she's talking about. Holocaust jokes? Better be funny, but they can be okay. Sexualizing a young girl's body? Better be damn funny, but it can be okay. Sexualizing ANNE FRANK and saying it is a shame she was ruthlessly murdered because of her religion because she would have been hot? Holy shit that better be the funniest fucking thing I ever read, but you CAN get away with it if it's good enough, especially if you are using your humor to make a larger point. A couple things we can agree on are that (a) they really should try to find other ways to be funny, because man did they miss the mark on this one, and (b) this is trash.
Lest you think I am merely engaging in some sort of knee-jerk libertarian defense of free speech, let me share some real-life experiences from my own college days. These are from a couple decades ago, back when people were at least slightly less prone to take everything so immediately personal and there was no such thing as the internet. I was working on an independent college paper, which meant we could do whatever we wanted, and we pushed a few boundaries. I'm proud of a lot of the work I did there, and we had a lot of fun. At least twice I can think of our papers were burned in effigy at Take Back the Night rallies because of what we had printed, and I'm still proud of what we published in those issues.
And then there was what I still think of as the incident.
I was the Humor Editor for the paper at the time, which I say only to establish that everything that happened was my responsibility. I made the choices, and I had the authority. I was looking for content for my section, and a new guy volunteered to write a three panel comic for me. Sure, he had a shaved head and looked kind of scraggly, but I had known more than a few cool skinhead punks down in Richmond, so I decided to roll with it. I was also very high on my First Amendment horse at the time.
Long story short, the comic turned out to be about what you would expect. Not so blatant that I couldn't pretend a certain amount of ignorance or at least try to hide from it at first, but shortly after it ran I had to admit to myself I had run a Nazi skinhead comic in my section. And yeah, I got more than a little hate mail for it, which I freely admit I deserve. I owned it, and still do. I made a bad call, and the reasons why don't matter. I apologized, we ran a retraction, and while I have moved on I have never forgotten it.
So why do I bring it up now? Because the other material, the stuff that got my work burned on campus, I am proud of. I stand by it today. Because it had a point, and a purpose, and I was saying something with it. And yes, if I thought I could make a larger point with a Holocaust joke, and I thought the joke was funny enough, I would go for it and I would be all in. It would have to be a damn good point and a fucking hilarious joke, and honestly I don't know if I'm that funny. But it would be worth it. And I'd have Anne Frank in my sights.
And I wouldn't apologize either.
Deck the MallsPosted: November 20, 2014 Filed under: Culture, Humor, Satire | Tags: America, Black Friday, Christmas, comedy, commercialism, culture, Fa-la-la-la-la, humor, shopping, society, Thanksgiving 4 Comments
In the past I've railed against the Christmas excess, particularly the consumeristic aspects of it, starting well before Thanksgiving (and even before my beloved Halloween). Seeing as how this year some stores (all of them) are opening on Thanksgiving for their "Black Friday" sales, I'm giving up.
That's right; I'm throwing in the towel. You win. I even wrote a little song for you heartless bastards, just to show I care. Enjoy.
Stores are open, let's get hopping.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Screw the family, let's go shopping.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Out into the hurly burly,
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
Black Friday is starting early!
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la, la-la
Save the turkey and the stuffing.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Human contact we're rebuffing.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
We'll be loyal Christmas elves
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
All those gifts won't buy themselves!
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la, la-la
Fast away Thanksgiving passes.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Lines move like frozen molasses.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Looking for that coat of leather
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
Instead of being all together.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
DisclaimersPosted: November 12, 2014 Filed under: Humor, Satire | Tags: comedy, disclaimer, humor, side effects, society 2 Comments
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The Misery ContestPosted: January 14, 2014 Filed under: Musings | Tags: advice, etiquette, society 2 Comments
Have you ever noticed how misery has become a contest? It seems like no matter where you go, every time you try to tell a tale of woe, someone else has their own tale to tell, and of course it tops yours. Have a rash? They have a burn. Have a cut? They lost a limb. Got dumped? They got divorced and lost the house in the bargain. There's always something.
I'm not sure if this is supposed to be commiseration or one-upmanship, but either way I'd like to say "you're doing it wrong." Commiseration should be something simple, serious, and heartfelt. An acknowledgement of our common humanity, perhaps coupled with words of comfort. "Dude, that sucks. I'm really sorry to hear that."
While I would prefer not to encourage one-upmanship (I consider it a distasteful habit, like picking your nose in public or voting), if one is going to engage in it should be done properly as well. Save it for when people are discussing something of value, like a house, a car, or a job. The only proper application of such one-upmanship is when someone is being a particular douchebag, for example talking about their new house, car, and job all at once. In such cases a limited amount of one-upmanship can actually be a public service if applied immediately and without mercy.
In order to curb this outbreak of "misery contestants", I would like to share an idea my wife and I came up with some years ago. It's a simple little thing that can be done by anyone but, I think, might just help. Just carry around a roll of nickels with you wherever you go. Whenever someone starts in with the misery contest, hear them out. Let them get it all out there. If you're feeling particularly pernicious, you can even egg them on a little. When they're done, simply hand them a nickel and say, "Wow, you're right. Your life is way worse than mine. Here, have a nickel." Then walk away.
This simple gesture of faux sincerity and honest scorn will hopefully be the antidote to their sincere display of faux commiseration and honest self-aggrandizement.
Escape from ModernityPosted: October 28, 2013 Filed under: Culture | Tags: culture, entertainment, movies, pop culture, society 2 Comments
Recently I was listening to the radio (okay, I was in the car and I happened to have the radio on) and I heard an interview with director Randy Moore about his new satire Escape from Tomorrow. It was the first I had heard of the film, which is not terribly surprising since I've never really been a film festival kind of guy, but I think I may end up seeing this one. It's not that I have anything personal against the Big Mouse, it's just that I think he made an important point in this article:
"Branding is so much a part of our culture, and it's everywhere. And (Disney) is everywhere. They're so ubiquitous, you can't get away from them even if you tried… To not be able to comment or critique or parody that (ubiquity), I just think it's morally unacceptable."
However, in the interview I heard he also made another point that, while I think it's important, makes me feel he missed the mark somewhat by targeting Disney specifically. He said (and I can't seem to find the interview online, so forgive me for paraphrasing) that the theme of the film is that you can't be happy all the time. I think that's an excellent point, especially in an age and culture where we have lost sight of the idea of contentment and we are constantly being sold happiness in its stead. I believe Dennis Leary put it best in his stand-up routine No Cure for Cancer:
"Happiness comes in small doses folks. It's a cigarette butt, or a chocolate chip cookie or a five second orgasm. You come, you smoke the butt, you eat the cookie, you go to sleep, wake up and go back to fucking work the next morning, THAT'S IT! End of fucking list!"
So yeah. While there's something to be said for taking a few shots at (as Moore describes them) a "ubiquitous" company that specializes in selling happiness, I think there's something he loses sight of: Disney is only selling what we're buying. Yes, Disney Theme Parks™ are the Happiest Place On Earth™ (made so, I have been told by a former employee, by sucking all the happiness out of their employees, powdering it, and then sprinkling it over the park; that's your "fairy dust"), but they don't force anyone to go there and then whistle Zippy-Doo-Da out of their assholes a-la Clark Griswald. I think there may be more to be found in making a movie that critically examines a culture fixated on perpetual bliss, rather than the companies that strive to provide it.
Which is not to say those companies deserve to be completely let off the hook; they are a part of the culture, they help make and drive that culture, and they deserve a certain amount of grilling in the space of exploring that culture. But to single out one company for catering to the desires of people to have happiness is akin to blaming one company for Americans being obese.
Blind to Educational NeedsPosted: October 23, 2013 Filed under: Musings | Tags: college, education, higher education, society Leave a comment
For decades, the ideal of collegiate admissions has been to be "blind" to a range of criteria that (theoretically) should be irrelevant to the admissions process, and among those criteria has been the ability to pay. But as a reported by Marketplace, a recent George Washington University student paper report found that school's admissions office was "wait-listing students based, in part, on their need for financial aid." The report goes on to cite Joyce Smith of the National Association for College Admission Counseling as saying that more universities are also taking this approach.
So here's the big question: is this right?
On the one hand, there's a reasonable argument to be made that, in an economy that fetishizes college degrees and higher education has become mandatory in order to get a decent paying job, requiring students be able to pay for a degree before they enter school is dooming lower income students to a cycle of poverty. The haves will continue to have, and the have-nots will continue to not-have. On the other hand, with the rapid and continuing rise in the cost of higher education irrespective of anyone's ability to pay (or market desire for the product being produced) resulting in crippling student loans, it's more than a little disingenuous to suggest there is any equity to be had in admitting students to a school where they will be spending the majority of their income for decades to pay off their education. In that scenario, those who come in with the ability to pay will continue to have a decided advantage; the haves will still have, and the have-nots will simply have debt.
I would suggest the answer is not need blind admissions, but at least (as GW seems to be moving toward) "need aware" admissions, an acknowledgement that simply taking out loans will not be sufficient and that ability to pay must be taken into consideration at some point in the process. Ideally this would factor in financial aid that does not require repayment, such as scholarships and grants, so as to still allow lower-income students an opportunity to access more competitive schools. This should be paired with a discussion about what should be charged for education at schools, as well as what is and is not supported at those schools; as access to higher education becomes more elusive and more expensive this becomes more of a priority.
I also believe part of that discussion should be at least some consideration for stated major intent. Students who plan to spend a significant amount of time and money pursuing a degree that is statistically unlikely to yield a career that will allow them a decent ability to support themselves and repay any loans they needed to take out should be ranked lower. Perhaps that seems cruel, but I have seen too many students who already come out of universities without the necessary skills to succeed in business; if someone wants to spend $35,000 and up on a Master's degree in Puppetry they may feel free to do so, but at some level we need to at least take into account the very real possibility they will not be able to get paying work at all, let alone sufficient to repay the loans they have accrued. Giving them sympathy for staging protests in the park doesn't help; giving them some sense of market demands actually might.
Speaking of market demands, part of the problem here is the incentive structure, and I'm not just speaking of the incentive to get students to take on debt. The incentives to get students to apply just to reject them in a bid to look "selective" is ridiculous, but it's all about gaming the system. We need a better way of ranking schools. Here's one: perhaps we should come up with a rating system that judges schools based on the percentage of their graduates who graduate within five years, have a job within two years of graduation, and what salary they are making five years after graduation. Mix in some formula of lower-income admissions if that's something we value, and be sure to include a percentage rating of how much of their student debt the average student admitted in the freshman class (not just graduates) has paid off within five ten years of starting at that institution.
Wonder how schools would fare then?

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some nights, sadness dribbles down on me like rain on a roof.
some nights, it is a hot, wet blanket, heavy and suffocating.
some nights, it is nothingness. but as real as the air I breathe.
but always… there is missing you.
always, I wish I could lie next to you. look at the stars. try to match your breathing.
always, I wish I could hear you. talk about anything. everything. I'll just sit and listen.
always, I wish I could reach out and touch you again. feel like we're going to be okay.
I would be happy if I could have you some nights, for always.
and so on these nights, I am somehow, always, missing you.


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New McDonald's ad uses a son grieving the loss of his father to sell you food. It's an original approach for a company that sells food that can actually kill someone and McDonald's has run into a bit of controversy over the incredibly insensitive commercial. What else are you supposed to do in the land of craft beers and artisan sandwich artists where McDonald's is trying to stay relevant? Apparently you make a commercial about an inept son wondering about his deceased father who died before he could know him. Hungry for some yummy McDonald's yet?
Hot after announcing their Star Wars Empire inspired new uniforms, McDonald's in the U.K. is bringing families together over a fish filet sandwich. The commercial begins as a kid is obviously going through a box of things that mean something to him. He then asks his annoyed mother to tell him about his father. She reluctantly obliges and they go for a walk. Mom reveals that Dad was a stud with the ladies, son not so much. Dad ruled at soccer, son can't even kick a ball. Dad had immaculate shoes, son can barely tie them. You get the picture. If you're going to commit to this insane premise, maybe don't make the son out to be a pathetic loser... just a thought.
The sappy music is getting louder and you start to wonder if the kid is going to jump in front of a bus from feeling so crappy about himself, but soon mom and son are at the McDonald's sitting down to eat some delicious preservatives and wash it down with some diabetes. The son goes take a bite out of his fish filet sandwich and mom says that the boy's father always got that sandwich. The son is finally happy for the first time in the minute and half commercial. So the son may be a loser in all other aspects of his life, but he can sleep well at night because he and his father share the same taste in crappy food.
McDonald's has since pulled the commercial for obvious reasons. Apparently the ad received an explosion of complaints via phone and social media, promoting McDonald's to apologize and pull the commercial entirely from television screens. In a statement the McDonald's Restaurant chain claims that it was "by no means an intention of ours" to cause offense, adding that the ad was meant to "highlight the role McDonald's has played in our customers' everyday lives-both in good and difficult times." Luckily (or unluckily) the commercial will live forever thanks to YouTube.
Hopefully McDonald's has learned a valuable lesson about trying to sling crappy food by exploiting a child's grief over losing a parent. But I doubt it. It's hard to believe that the commercial is even real and not a joke, but even if it is a joke, it's a terrible one without a punch line. But if your are looking to consoled, head over to your nearest McDonald's, checkout the new uniforms, and cry into a box of chicken nuggets because above else, McDonald's cares about you. The commercial is provided in all of its glory below.


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Montpellier-Nimes clash stopped due to crowd trouble
A Ligue 1 match between Montpellier and Nimes was stopped due to crowd trouble on Sunday.
Both clubs are based in the south of France and are bitter rivals. This was the first league tie between the pair since 1993, with Montpellier going on to win the match 3-0.
A barrier collapsed during the first half - the day after a similar accident in Eibar's home defeat against Sevilla in La Liga - but there were no serious injuries.
And after the interval, supporters from both clubs faced off in the stands, with some fans also getting on to the pitch at the Stade de la Mosson.
Gaetan Laborde scored the third of Montpellier's goals with around ten minutes remaining, which lead to confrontation between the two sets of supporters.
Around 80 riot police intervened with tear gas used to disperse fans as referee Ruddy Buquet opted to stop the game, causing a delay that lasted around 20 minutes.
A number of Montpellier's players pleaded with their fans to calm down, with the stadium announcer also asking the home supporters to not risk punishment from Ligue 1's disciplinary committee, something that could even lead to a points deduction.
The action resumed once tensions had been calmed and goals from Ambroise Oyongo, Andy Delort and Laborde earned a 3-0 win for Montpellier, who move up to second in the Ligue 1 table.
Sunday marked the return of the Montpellier-Nimes derby in France, and things got a little... heated. pic.twitter.com/1c4Ntx2lhX— Goal (@goal) 30 de septiembre de 2018
The first half incident, which saw a barrier collapse in the home end, came after Montpellier had scored their second goal. Several fans ended up on the pitch with two reported to have suffered injuries.
Towards the end of the game, Nimes fans could be seen holding a banner that they're reported to have stolen from Montpellier 'ultras' earlier this year.
This wasn't the only Ligue 1 game which involved crowd trouble this weekend, with several Guingamp fans sustaining injuries following their match against Angers on Saturday.


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July Thirsty Thursday Event
Music, networking and games featured at Tetherow's new Tartan Place
Oregon Innovative Marketing (OIM), an organization formed to educate, invite conversations and help establish connections in the Central Oregon marketing community, is throwing a summer picnic soiree for its next Thirsty Thursday gathering, The event will take place on July 19, from 5-7:30pm on the large patio at Tartan Place, the new community center in the heart of Tartan Druim, a neighborhood by Arrowood Development in Tetherow.
In addition to the usual networking, the event will feature about 30 minutes of optional "mindful" picnic games arranged by personal trainer James Engum and his team at Horizon Line Personal Training. Live music will be provided by keyboard player Jim Goodwin of Eggchair Music in Sisters and guitarist/vocalist Kurt Silva. The event will also be sponsored by Red Bee Press, the only Central Oregon coupon book that reaches both homeowners as well as the visitor's market.
Admission for the event is $5 and registration can be made in advance at oregoninnovativemarketing.com, the organization's new website, designed and developed by Elise Michaels Media. Free appetizers and a no-host bar will be available.
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Crisis Intervention
Our team works to intervene in crisis situations to prevent exploitation and offer safety and care to those affected by human trafficking
How We Help
Call Center and Tip Line
We operate a community crisis and tip line that gives local communities a place to call if they see something suspicious or see a child in a risky situation. We respond to these situations and work with local authorities to help keep local communities safe.
Emergency Shelter
We operate emergency shelters for children caught in situations of trafficking and exploitation. We provide, food, and a safe, secure place to sleep while local authorities investigate the situation.
Counseling and Medical Care
We provide medical care and counseling in those situations where it is needed. We work with local trusted partners to offers these services in ways that are sensitive to the needs of children who have had a traumatic experience.
Childrens Homes
We maintain several secure childrens home that provide ongoing care and support for children who are involved in trafficking cases and need a safe place to stay while the investigations and court cases are in progress.


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We are thankful for the thoughtful guidance and oversight that we receive from our talented Board of Directors. Each of our Board members brings something special to our ministry, and we treasure their ongoing investment of time, wisdom, and support.
Barbara Dick, President
A member of Wellspring United Methodist Church, I serve on the Spiritual Formation Resource Team for the Wisconsin Annual Conference. I work as a freelance editor for Abingdon Press, Westminster John Knox, and other religious publishers on a wide variety of leadership, worship, and preaching resources, including The Wesley Study Bible. I am coauthor of Equipped for Every Good Work (with my wonderful husband Dan). I believe in the strength of relational leadership for the church shared between caring, informed clergy and laity who understand the responsibility of the freedom we have chosen in following Christ. I am the proud mom of Greg, a true inspiration and a firefighter in Asheville, NC, and of stepson Joshua, a fine young man and a student of mathematics in NYC. I am thrilled to serve on The Crossing board. This ministry is a witness of light and hope for all people of faith.
Edmond Ramly, Vice President
I have been connected with The Crossing in a number of ways since I lived in its international housing cooperative in 2007, when I moved to Madison. I grew up in Beirut, Lebanon, and still visit my parents there every year. My two younger brothers both live here too, working on the east coast and west coast. I value learning and love engaging my imagination and creativity in various ways. I am a health systems engineer on faculty at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, where my research and teaching focus on improving preventive care care processes in specialty clinics and long-term care. In the rest of my time, I am an actor and organizational development coach with Atlas Improv Company and enjoy painting, writing, dancing, hiking, and cooking with friends.
Kristen Seashore, Secretary
I began attending The Crossing as a student during my junior year of college in 2007. I fell in love with Vespers services and kept coming back. The pastors, staff, musicians, and students were welcoming and helped guide me as I followed my own faith journey. In 2010 I was able to go on the first Quest Kenya trip, which was a life-changing experience. Since then, I have been a big proponent of The Crossing's Quest trips and their impact on the students. I have since graduated and now work as an engineer at GE Healthcare in Madison, but I continue to stay tied to The Crossing. My husband and I were lucky enough to have Rev. Karla Schmidt perform our wedding ceremony in 2013, which made it even more meaningful to both of us. I am excited to join The Crossing's Board of Directors and start a new journey with this wonderful ministry!
Anna Walther, Student Liaison
As of May 2019, Anna will be a senior, studying Community and Environmental Sociology with a concentration in analysis and research. She spends most of her time working and volunteering with the Badger Volunteers program, Morgridge Center for Public Service, Institute for Research on Poverty, and, of course, The Crossing. She loves birds, black coffee, sitting in the sun, and cooking vegan food.
Dan R. Dick
Dan R. Dick currently serves as Assistant to the Bishop with the Wisconsin Annual Conference. He served as the Director of Connectional Ministries (2009–2015). Dan worked for the General Board of Discipleship in Nashville, TN for 15 years: providing resources in stewardship, leadership development, spiritual formation, congregational and conference planning, spiritual direction, spiritual gifts discovery, and conflict transformation. He continues to author the blog, United Methodeviations (email@example.com), and has been a speaker and teacher around the world. Author of fourteen books and hundreds of articles, Dan is also an avid reader and loves to play with new ideas. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Sun Prairie.
Gil Emmert
I retired from the UW faculty (Dept. of Engineering Physics) in 2001. I am still involved in research part-time at the UW as a way to keep my brain cells functioning. I attend First Baptist Church, where I help with the sound system, building issues, and the church web page. I am committed to ecumenical campus ministry, having served on the boards of directors for Madison Campus Ministry, United Ministries in Higher Education – Wisconsin, Francis Wayland Foundation, and now The Crossing. I have been an admirer of The Crossing's vital and creative ministry since its creation; it has been a great pleasure to me to watch the ministry develop.
Bill Fiore
I came to Madison in 1993 after taking an early exit from my corporate job. I have been blessed to work with students ever since arriving. I have always loved the youth and young adults, and the opportunity to serve them once again inspires me. I am in my 19th year as a daily volunteer at O'Keefe Middle School, working in a 6th grade math class. I began serving in Campus ministry in 1994 and have served continuously since then, taking off only a year in 2016. Returning this year excites me because working with the incredible staff and board of The Crossing is simply a pleasure.
Mark Fowler
Mark A. Fowler is the lead pastor of First United Methodist Church in Madison, WI. The church is a leader in the capital city. It has chosen to be "downtown for good" and exercise a dynamic public ministry as well as nurture a vibrant congregation. Fowler is the former Leiffer Associate Professor of Congregational Leadership and executive director of the Institute for Transformative Leaders and Communities at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. He also taught United Methodist Studies and Preaching. The ongoing focus of Dr. Fowler's work is to bring together the resources of a formative seminary with living communities of faith to develop and empower visionary, vibrant and missional leaders for the church. Fowler holds the Wilbur C. Zieglar Preaching Award and his sermons are featured in a collection from other winners of the award in Unfinished Business. Among journal articles and contributions to other publications, he has authored two editions of Mentoring Into Vocation for the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church. Fowler has led workshops and lectured in South Africa, South Korea, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and the United Kingdom. He has been part of the original development team for the Plus program in partnership with the Kellogg School of Management as well as the foundational Vocational Formation and Church Leadership program for Master's students at G-ETS. Dr. Fowler serves as a resource to the church, a widely travelled preacher and speaker.
Breanna Illéné
I am the pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, located less than a mile from The Crossing. I believe in the power of campus ministry and credit my own undergrad experiences with helping shape who I am today. I have a strong interest in social justice, multicultural ministry, and thinking about where the church is headed in the future—all things that happen at the Crossing. When I'm not working, you can find me hanging out with my husband, Andy, traveling, or having friends over to eat interesting foods.
Julie Luecke
Dr. Julie Luecke in an associate professor and associate dean for Graduate Programs in the School of Education at Edgewood College. She was an elementary classroom teacher for nine years before moving into higher education. She is a member at Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, involved for many years in children's programming and serving as a trained Our Whole Lives instructor for middle school youth. She received her BS in Elementary Education from the UW, an M.Ed. in Curriculum from the University of Illinois, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the UW (including an inspiring course in Spiritually Centered Leadership). During her graduate studies she took a year off to volunteer at Ongwediva College of Education in Namibia. Julie currently teaches children's literature at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and undergraduate courses in wellness and gender in education, which grows out of her research interest in building support structures for gender expansive students and their peers through educational policy and practice. She has also participated in the Madison/Dane County Courage to Teach yearlong series of professional development and renewal retreats. Julie is honored to be a member of The Crossing community through serving on the Board.
Jason Mack
The Rev. Jason Mack is an ordained pastor in The American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin and the associate pastor at First Baptist in Madison where he leads an alternative worship service: "Common Table" (www.commontablemadison.org). Pastor Jason has a degree in Theatre from the University of Washington and an M.Div from Wesley Seminary. Jason is married to Tara Drozdenko, and together they have one son, Ethan, in elementary school. Jason is passionate about the church, reaching out to all people with the good news of God's universal love, and helping to foster beloved community where people's lives can be changed.


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WMS01: Lifespring! Weekend Music Show
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Woo-hoo! Let's have some fun with some great music!
This is the first Lifespring! Weekend Music Show. In this show, I tell you a little about my musical background, some radio history, and why I'm doing this show.
Artists and Songs
Jimmie Bratcher with "Something Better". I mistakenly said that this cut was from the Red, White and Blues-Live! CD. While that song is on the Live CD, this particular version of the song is from the "Something Better" CD. Sorry, Jimmie!
You can download the "Live" version from iTunes by clicking here.
The Critics with "Fairie Queen". This song is not available on iTunes, but several other cuts from the "Soul Still Remembers" CD are. Click here.
Bryan Duncan with "Never Lied To You". Of course, since the song on my show was recorded at my church, you can't download that version, but you can download Bryan's CD "Music City Live", which has this song, and a bunch of other great tunes. Click here.
Chris Mills sang "Living the Dream". This one is from the Podsafe Music Network (PMN). Click here.
Peeper Radio Theatre did the Peeper Auto Cars spot. This, too, is from the PMN. Click here.
Noam Weinstein did "Changes". PMN. Click here.
Bill Neubauer played some great Hawaiian Slack Key on "Fairest Lord Jesus". Click here for more info.
Johnny Nicholas did some fantastic blues with "John the Revelator". Found Johnny at the PMN. Click here.
And of course, I couldn't leave out Adrina Thorpe. The song was "Round the Bend". Click here to buy the album from iTunes. Or here to buy directly from Adrina.


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Rookie Dress-Up Night: 1980s Hip Hop
Following Thursday night's game, select Yankees players participated in rookie dress-up night. The theme was 1980s hip hop.
THE BEASTIE BOYS: First baseman Greg Bird (back center in sunglasses) and pitchers Nick Goody (red shirt, right of Bird) and Bryan Mitchell (far left).
SALT N PEPA: Pitcher James Pazos (far right) and outfielder Rico Noel (immediately to the left of Pazos).
LL COOL J: Infielder Jose Pirela (fourth from left).
RUN DMC: Pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (in glasses and black hat, immediately to the right of Severino); Tanaka's Interpreter Shingo Horie (black clothing, third from right) and Japanese Media Advisor Yoshiki Sato (third from left).
EVERLAST: Second baseman Rob Refsnyder (second from left).
FLAVOR FLAV: Pitcher Luis Severino (front and center, wearing clock).


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I recently watched the documentary film "Finding Vivian Maier" and was struck by the beautiful black and white shots on display, many of which were captured with a Rolleiflex TLR camera. Now, I've never shot with a TLR and my budget doesn't run to a Rolleiflex, so I went on the hunt for an affordable alternative...
In brief, TLR stands for "Twin Lens Reflex", which means you compose and focus shots through the top lens and the film is exposed via the bottom lens. Rather than the prism style viewfinder we expect from an SLR, a TLR simply has a fixed mirror and a ground glass screen and you look straight down through the top of the camera which is held at waist level.
The cheapest and most abundant TLR out there is the Russian made Lubitel 166 in its various forms. It was originally copied from the Voigtländer Brilliant and went through a number of iterations to arrive at the mostly plastic model 'B', which was manufactured throughout the 1980's.
So, it's a 6x6cm medium format camera that gets 12 shots from a 120 roll of film. Film advance is entirely manual: a little red glass window in the film door lets you read the frame numbers from the backing paper as you wind the knob. The fixed T-22 Triplet lens has a focal length of 75mm and stepless aperture from f/4.5 to f/22. The leaf shutter has speeds from 1/15s to 1/250s and a bulb mode. And that's about it.
Having acquired a fine example of the breed from Ebay, I grabbed a roll of Ilford Delta 400 Professional (only 120 I had in the fridge!) and loaded it up. As the camera has no lightmeter, I borrowed Fynbaar's Weston Euro-Master for the duration of the test. I soon found that ISO400 film and a top shutter speed of just 1/250s was going to be challenge, even in the UK in March! I ended up shooting at f/11 and above for most of the roll. I also found that focussing on this thing, even with a fresnal and a magnifying lens (yes the Lubi has those!), is a challenge at close range.
Having finished the roll, I processed it in Rodinal (not recommended for this film due to heavy graining apparently) and scanned it on an Epson V550. The results are as follows:
Overall, I think I underexposed most of the shots due to inexperience and conservatism with the lightmeter. However, I think I framed most of them pretty well and only really struggled with focus a couple of times close up. The camera also has a light leak that intermitently shows up throughout the roll of film. All in all, I'm fairly pleased with the results and am keen to try another roll of slower film, armed with a little more experience.
A full gallery of shots from this roll can be found here.


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Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010)
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♫ [wild harp music] (narrator) Once upon a time, not so long ago in a land .. not that far away, life for the Green family was perfect... (boy singing) ♪ la-la-la-lala-la ♪ Until the day [horn beeps] their cousins came to stay. (girl) Where are we? In the land of poo. [mooing, squirting] Dog poo, cow poo, goat poo. girl screeches] I just want to go home ! (narrator) Now... They can't stay here - they're rude. ...these two families at war... [sounds of raucous children] ...things are about to get ugly. What you need is Nanny McPhee. [screech] I hear you've been naughty. (narrator) She's back... The ones you've come to look after certainly isn't us. It's her! She's making us do it! Ow. ...and taking charge. In the absence of any spare beds, Nanny will be sharing with.... I'd rather share with a goat. (2nd child) And I'd rather share with an elephant! I see. [elephant trumpeting] Move over. You're hoof's in my ear. [goat whinneys] Baaaa. (narrator) And now, with their home at stake... (woman) I.O.U one farm. The deeds to your farm. Or your kidneys. I'm not selling. (man) It's about we need the money. (narrator) ...and their future uncertain... [squealing] (child) The piglets have escaped! (woman) What will we do? (boy) We're going to lose the farm. Nanny McPhee, we need you! [jingling sound] Take cover everyone. (narrator) What they need... Is a little Nanny magic. [tires squealing] (narrator)...and the sky's the limit... ...to what they can achieve. [pig gasps] [fireworks] [bird belches] Oh please! (narrator) This Easter... (child 1) They're flying! (child 2) That's impossible! (older woman) Oh. Heard of Ninja pigs? (narrator)...let Nanny McPhee take you on the journey of a lifetime. Nanny? [elephant trumpets] They're doing synchronized swimming. (man) The very idea .... [pigs squealing] [children's laughter] It is like magic. [tiny bell ding] (narrator) Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang. Daaaah! I am Nanny McPhee. [groan, almost a cry] ♫ [Captions by Captionwire.com]
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text: NYSE:KODKodiak Sciences Stock Price, Forecast & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Kodiak Sciences Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Log In and Add $66.25 +0.20 (+0.30 %) (As of 06/5/2020 04:00 PM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$64.40Now: $66.25▼$66.7350-Day Range$48.57MA: $56.93▼$66.0552-Week Range$9.47Now: $66.25▼$82.75Volume240,000 shsAverage Volume358,546 shsMarket Capitalization$2.95 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/ABetaN/A ProfileAnalyst RatingsAdvanced ChartCompetitorsEarningsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSocial Media Kodiak Sciences Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, provides novel therapeutics to treat ophthalmic diseases. 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The company's average rating score is 2.90, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $83.00, Kodiak Sciences has a potential upside of 25.3% from its current price of $66.25.Amount of Analyst CoverageKodiak Sciences has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.5 Community Rank Outperform VotesKodiak Sciences has received 77 "outperform" votes. (Add your "outperform" vote.)Underperform VotesKodiak Sciences has received 76 "underperform" votes. (Add your "underperform" vote.)Community SentimentKodiak Sciences has received 50.33% "outperform" votes from our community.MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Kodiak Sciences and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe KOD will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe KOD will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldKodiak Sciences does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthKodiak Sciences does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 3.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Kodiak Sciences insiders have bought 657.40% more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $9,952,192.00 in company stock and sold $1,313,996.00 in company stock. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Previous Next Analyst Opinion: 3.5Community Rank: 2.5Dividend Strength: 0.0Insider Behavior: 3.0Valuation: 0.0 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -Overall Beat the Market Rank™1.79 out of 5 stars Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock Exchange NYSE Industry Biotechnology Sub-IndustryN/A SectorMedical Current SymbolNYSE:KOD Previous Symbol CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.kodiak.com Phone650-281-0850Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/APrice-To-Earnings Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/A Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book ValueN/A Price / BookN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A Net IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/AMiscellaneous EmployeesN/A Outstanding Shares44,484,000Market Cap$2.95 billion Next Earnings Date8/12/2020 (Estimated) OptionableNot Optionable KOD Rates by TradingView Receive KOD News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for KOD and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Kodiak Sciences (NYSE:KOD) Frequently Asked Questions How has Kodiak Sciences' stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)? Kodiak Sciences' stock was trading at $53.85 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, KOD stock has increased by 23.0% and is now trading at $66.25. View which stocks have been most impacted by Coronavirus. Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Kodiak Sciences? 10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kodiak Sciences in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 9 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View analyst ratings for Kodiak Sciences. When is Kodiak Sciences' next earnings date? Kodiak Sciences is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 12th 2020. View our earnings forecast for Kodiak Sciences. How were Kodiak Sciences' earnings last quarter? Kodiak Sciences Inc. (NYSE:KOD) posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May, 11th. The company reported ($0.54) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.47) by $0.07. View Kodiak Sciences' earnings history. What price target have analysts set for KOD? 10 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for Kodiak Sciences' shares. Their forecasts range from $40.00 to $115.00. On average, they expect Kodiak Sciences' share price to reach $83.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 25.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for Kodiak Sciences. Has Kodiak Sciences been receiving favorable news coverage? News articles about KOD stock have been trending negative this week, according to InfoTrie. The research group identifies negative and positive news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Kodiak Sciences earned a daily sentiment score of -2.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media headlines about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days. View the latest news aboutKodiak Sciences. Who are some of Kodiak Sciences' key competitors? Some companies that are related to Kodiak Sciences include MORGAN STANLEY Morgan Stanley Capital Protected Notes Based on S&P 500 (MOR), MorphoSys (MOR), Vir Biotechnology (VIR), MorphoSys (MOR), BTG (BTG), Abcam (ABC), Cronos Group (CRON), Viela Bio (VIE), Genus (GNS), Mesoblast (MSB), Polynovo (PNV), NGM Biopharmaceuticals (NGM), Concordia International (CXR), Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (CUV) and BELLUS Health (BLU). View all competitors. What other stocks do shareholders of Kodiak Sciences own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kodiak Sciences investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AbbVie (ABBV), NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), Square (SQ), AT&T (T), Walt Disney (DIS) and CVS Health (CVS). Who are Kodiak Sciences' key executives? Kodiak Sciences' management team includes the following people: Dr. Victor Perlroth, Co-Founder, Chairman, CEO & Pres (Age 45)Mr. John A. Borgeson MBA, CPA, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 57)Dr. Hong Liang, Sr. VP of Discovery Medicine (Age 46)Dr. Jason S. Ehrlich M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer & Chief Devel. Officer (Age 42)Dr. Joel Naor M.D., MSc, MBA, VP of Clinical R&D Operations When did Kodiak Sciences IPO? (KOD) raised $126 million in an IPO on Thursday, October 4th 2018. The company issued 9,000,000 shares at $13.00-$15.00 per share. Morgan Stanley and BofA Merrill Lynch acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Barclays and Chardan were co-managers. What is Kodiak Sciences' stock symbol? Kodiak Sciences trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "KOD." Who are Kodiak Sciences' major shareholders? Kodiak Sciences' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Wellington Management Group LLP (7.10%), BlackRock Inc. (5.80%), ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC (2.81%), State Street Corp (1.70%), Geode Capital Management LLC (0.91%) and Driehaus Capital Management LLC (0.66%). Company insiders that own Kodiak Sciences stock include Bros Advisors Lp Baker, Hong Liang, Jason Ehrlich, Richard S Levy and Robert Profusek. View institutional ownership trends for Kodiak Sciences. Which major investors are selling Kodiak Sciences stock? KOD stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC, Wellington Management Group LLP, Invesco Ltd., Russell Investments Group Ltd., Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley, UBS Group AG, and Federated Hermes Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Kodiak Sciences company stock in the last year include Hong Liang, and Jason Ehrlich. View insider buying and selling activity for Kodiak Sciences. Which major investors are buying Kodiak Sciences stock? KOD stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Driehaus Capital Management LLC, State Street Corp, Geode Capital Management LLC, Two Sigma Investments LP, Nuveen Asset Management LLC, Tekla Capital Management LLC, and Mutual of America Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Kodiak Sciences stock in the last two years include Bros Advisors Lp Baker, Richard S Levy, and Robert Profusek. View insider buying and selling activity for Kodiak Sciences. How do I buy shares of Kodiak Sciences? Shares of KOD can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. What is Kodiak Sciences' stock price today? One share of KOD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $66.25. How big of a company is Kodiak Sciences? Kodiak Sciences has a market capitalization of $2.95 billion. What is Kodiak Sciences' official website? The official website for Kodiak Sciences is www.kodiak.com. How can I contact Kodiak Sciences? The company can be reached via phone at 650-281-0850. This page was last updated on 6/6/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff


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Palawan Philippines Voted Best Island in the World
Updated: Mar 9
If you have been to Hawaii, seen Thailand and the Caribbean and are wondering where to go on your next tropical getaway, dig out your map and take a look at this. Palawan Philippines might be just what you have been looking for.
Why Was Palawan Philippines Voted Best Island in the World?
When I first read this I found it rather humorous. "Palawan Philippines voted the best ISLAND in the world" – Palawan is not an "Island", it is an area that is part of the Visayas in the Philippines. You can call it a "group" of islands but not an island itself. But still, with that said. Palawan is a magical place worthy of this honour.
Not only has Palawan been featured "the Amazing Race" and other travel shows, but it was also recently voted, for the second time, the "Best Island in the World" by Travel Leisure magazine. In 2013 it also claimed the very same title. The readers of Travel Leisure magazine based their votes on the sights, natural attractions, activities, food, friendliness and overall value.
Palawan island is actually a string or group of islands on the western part of the Philippines. Due to its low-key nature and location, Palawan Philippines has become renowned for its serene and secluded beaches, undisturbed rainforests and breath-taking beauty. The Palawan islands are still relatively unknown to the tourist market making it still reasonably untouched and pristine compared to many other tropical destinations.
Pristine Palawan Islands Philippines
Here are a few more things you probably didn't know about the best island in the world: Palawan island the Philippines
Amazing marine life
The Palawan islands are an excellent place to snorkel or scuba dive. According to the Palawan Diver's organization, the crystal clear waters are home to 120 different species of coral reef and 800 species of exotic fish. There are also many shipwrecks and hidden coves to explore making this an amazing and unique scuba diving destination.
If you are not into scuba diving but still love the water try kayaking or snorkelling. These activities are great fun thanks to the abundant marine and animal life that occupies the island and surrounding oceans.
Directly below the St. Paul mountains is a cathedral-like cave system which houses an 8.2 km long underground river. To be honest, it is hard to fully imagine or get a feel for the experience unless you actually experience it yourself.
From Manila, you take an hour flight to Puerto Princesa. From there it is another 2-hour drive to Sabang Beach where you catch your outrigger. Yes, you access the cave by boat. 15 minutes on the Banca (outrigger) and you are at the beach entrance to the cave. Another 5 minutes walk through the rain forest takes you to the small paddle boat which takes you into the mountain. As a side note, the rain forest is full of semi-wild monkeys and other wildlife… There are plenty of monkeys and monkey do have the tendency to steal things so don't leave gear sitting unattended for too long.
Once in the paddle boat, the boatman acts also as your guide explaining the formations found deep inside the cave. Be warned, the subterranean cave is pitch-black and only lit by small torches from the boatman. The tour takes about 45 minutes and is only allowed to travel 2 km up the river into the mountain (For 99% of people this is plenty). If you are a scientist or part of the media and wanted to explore deeper into the cave you will require a special permit giving you access to the inner portion of the cave and river system.
Kayangan Lake
Kayangan Lake Coron Palawan is definitely one of the most visited sites and highlights of our Coron holiday. Gorgeous emerald waters surrounded by towering karst formations – it's certainly a treat to effortlessly float around in its crystal-clear brackish waters. According to Coron Tourism, it is the most photographed spot in Coron.
Malcapuya Island
The white sandbar and the clear sea view of Malcapuya Island Coron Palawan are not only beautiful but also relaxing. You will forget everything as you imagine yourself in paradise. Are you the type of person who loves the beach?
Malcapuya Island Coron is sparsely populated and located off the south-western coast of Culion – offer a truly tranquil experience complete with long stretches of white sand beaches, forested knolls, and postcard-perfect waters. It is a really gorgeous island with a kilometre and a half long stretch of white sand beach.
Maquinit Hotspring
If you are looking for a cool swimming hole then Maquinit Hot Spring is definitely not it. With the water from the hot spring hovering close to 40 degrees Celsius, it is a great place for cleansing. You can connect yourself and nature in the company of others while enjoying the natural thermal mineral waters which flow from deep underground into pools just like at Maquinit Hot Spring Corin in Palawan. Why did they call it Maquinit? Simply because Maquinit means "mainit" in Filipino and hot in English. They say it's one of a few saltwater hot springs in the world. Do you believe it?
Palawan Philippines is a big-screen favourite
Palawan has been featured in movies like The Bourne Ultimatum and James Bond and on reality shows like "The Amazing Race". The Philippine News website also notes A-list visitors, such as Madonna and Brad Pitt.
A sanctuary for wildlife
Calauit Safari Park, the Philippines' answer to the African safari. Located on Calauit Island, Busuanga Palawan, the 3,700-hectare game reserve and wildlife sanctuary is home to giraffes, zebras, Calamian deer, porcupines, Palawan peacock pheasant, snakes, mouse deer, bearcat, sea turtles and the Philippine crocodile.
Calauit Safari Park is one of the least-known attractions of the Philippines, a haven for African wildlife that has operated for close to 40 years. Visitors are escorted around the park in an open-sided truck, stopping when animals are encountered. The guides keep guests at a safe distance from some animals, but even young children are welcome to feed the deer. While each tour tries to get a look at the main animal's people come to see, the guides can't promise anything. "They're free-ranging," Mr Cruz said, "and sometimes they head into the hills."
Discover Our Past
If you're into anthropology, Palawan Philippines has it! Remains of the oldest Homo sapiens were discovered in the Tabon Cave, Puerto Princesa dating back approximately 47,000 years!
Tabon Caves is a very significant location, but, as to date, visitor numbers are low when compared with the extremely popular Puerto Princesa Underground River (mentioned above). There are two main reasons for this… Partly for their natural aesthetics… and the limestone formations certainly make for some great exploring and some stunning views. But it's also because of the history.
It's a nice mixture of nature and history. There's even a bit of adventure thrown into the mix – although it's nothing too difficult. It's another example of the beauty and rich colours here on Palawan that is turning this into a popular destination within the Philippines.
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Prior to joining Keeping Company, he worked at a similar accounting firm for 3 years as a Bookkeeper.
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Russell Westbrook injury update: Thunder star out Wednesday vs. Cavs, report says
Russell Westbrook has suffered another setback.
The Thunder star will not play Wednesday against the Cavaliers after injuring his ankle in Monday's win over the Pelicans, ESPN reported.
According to the report, X-rays came back negative and further evaluation "confirmed an ankle sprain and nothing more."
Westbrook left Monday's game in the third quarter with the injury after landing awkwardly on Anthony Davis' foot. He limped off the court and was unable to put any weight on his left leg.
Westbrook will still travel to Cleveland with the Thunder, as the team wants to see how he responds to treatment before determining a timeline for his return.
The seven-time All-Star and 2017 MVP is averaging 24.1 points, 8.9 assists and 8.3 rebounds through seven games this season after sitting out the team's first two matchups.
The Cavs (1-9) are slated to host the Thunder (5-4) at 7 p.m. ET.


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F-150 vs. Tundra: Which Full-Size Pickup Is Right for You?
The full-size truck segment only has six vehicles in it, so unless you're a brand loyalist (and there are plenty of those among truck buyers), odds are good you'll wind up cross-shopping most of them.
The 2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Toyota Tundra have been competitors for almost 20 years now, and on the surface they may appear pretty similar to the average buyer. But that's why we're here. In this slideshow, we'll sort through all the little differences you might miss if you're casually browsing online or taking a test drive. From towing capacity to interior comfort to acceleration, we've covered it all using our detailed rating system.
As you click through, keep in mind that we're always updating our reviews as new information becomes available, so some of the ratings mentioned here might not match perfectly with our reviews.
Read through the following slides to see which full-size pickup truck is right for you.
Winner: Tie
The base Toyota Tundra ($31,120) costs about $4,000 more than the base F-150 ($27,705). However, the base F-150 is a basic work truck without many amenities, while the base Tundra offers four doors and seating for five. If you want a four-door F-150, you'll need to upgrade to at least the XL SuperCrew ($33,920), which is almost $3,000 more than the base Tundra.
The Tundra lineup tops out at just over $50,000, while a fully decked-out F-150 goes for almost $64,000.
Because pricing is a mixed bag, we'll call this category a tie.
Winner: 2018 Toyota Tundra
Both the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra belong to respective generations that have generally performed better than average in J.D. Power and Associates predicted reliability ratings. Both come with the typical three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
For these generations of pickups, however, the Tundra has an edge over the F-150 in J.D. Power's ratings. The 2017 Tundra earned a score of four out of five, compared to three out of five for the 2017 F-150.
Seat Comfort
Winner: 2018 Ford F-150
The F-150 offers many seating options to suit your tastes. Cloth upholstery is standard, and vinyl and leather are available, as are heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats. Even if you don't spring for any fanciness, the front seats are comfortable and supportive and can be adjusted in numerous different directions to find just the right driving position.
The Tundra also has supportive and comfortable front seats. Interior features include heated and ventilated front seats and leather upholstery. Still, it can't match the amenities of the F-150.
Cargo Space
Winner: 2018 Ford F-150
Both trucks come with the same three options in terms of bed dimensions. There's a 5.5-foot bed, a 6.5-foot bed, and either an 8-foot bed (F-150) or an 8.1-foot bed (Tundra). Keep in mind not all bed lengths are available in every configuration.
With the Tunda, all you get is the bed. The F-150, on the other hand, can be ordered with an integrated tailgate step, stowable loading ramps, LED lighting, and Ford's BoxLink system, which is a series of movable tie-downs to keep cargo secure.
The F-150 also has good interior storage, and if you get the SuperCab or SuperCrew models, you get a flat rear floor that opens up a good deal of storage space.
Interior Quality
Winner: 2018 Ford F-150
Both trucks make a good impression when you first get in, but after a while, you may begin to notice some substandard aspects of the Tundra's interior. Some of the nice-looking materials turn out to be on the cheap side, and there are some issues with fit and finish and road noise that will bother some drivers.
The F-150 has an upscale interior, and in the upper trims, it has the feel of a luxury car. It's spacious and quiet, with abundant leather (if you ordered it) and plenty of room for rear passengers to stretch out.
Interior Features
Winner: Tie
In terms of standard features, it isn't much of a contest. The Tundra comes with push-button start, Bluetooth, a rearview camera, an infotainment system with a 6.1-inch touch screen, voice recognition, Siri Eyes Free, and one USB port, plus Toyota's SafetySense suite of active safety features. The F-150 comes standard with a radio, climate control, and a rearview camera with Dynamic Hitch Assist.
However, the base Tundra costs $4,000 more than the base F-150, and as you go up in trim, a world of options opens up in the F-150, most notably an onboard Wi-Fi hot spot, which is newly available for 2018.
Because the Tundra has more standard features, and the F-150 has more available features, we'll call this a tie.
Winner: 2018 Ford F-150
If you want to go fast, there is one clear option: The Ford F-150 Raptor. With a 450-horsepower twin-turbo V6, it is by far the most powerful version of either truck. It's also designed as an off-road performance vehicle with its own unique appearance that won't appeal to everybody.
The Tundra's base engine has 310 horsepower against the base F-150's 290. Toyota also offers a 381-horsepower V8, but then Ford offers one making 395 horsepower. With either truck, you'll get plenty of pickup, but your options for going fast are better in the Ford.
Fuel Economy
Winner: 2018 Ford F-150
Toyota has no V6 engines available in the Tundra, and that's costly when it comes to fuel efficiency. The most efficient Tundra gets 15 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway, poor numbers even for a full-size pickup.
Ford's EcoBoost (turbocharged) V6 engines help the F-150 get 19 mpg city and 25 highway in base form. Those numbers drop to 16/22 if you spring for the V8, but overall these are still some of the best numbers in the class.
Towing and Hauling
Winner: 2018 Ford F-150
The F-150 doesn't just beat the Tundra in this category; it beats all the other trucks in its class. Capable of towing 13,200 pounds and hauling 3,270, the F-150 is the cream of the crop. The Toyota Tundra is on the other end of the spectrum, with a 10,500-pound tow rating and a maximum payload capacity of 2,080.
Ride and Handling
Winner: 2018 Ford F-150
The F-150 offers a smooth and quiet ride with good visibility, but it isn't the softest ride in the class.
The Tundra's ride is one of the harshest. With a stiff suspension, it rides the way you'd expect in a typical pickup and isn't well suited for long cruises.
The F-150 is an impressive handler for a full-size pickup. Steering is precise and the suspension offers good balance and composure around curves.
Steering is sharp in the Tundra, and at low speeds it has a lightness that gives the truck a nimble feel despite its size. Still, you don't want a push a Tundra too hard around corners.
Winner: 2018 Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 earned a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), with the best possible ratings in all five crash-testing categories. The Tundra got the best possible score in three of the five IIHS categories, with an "acceptable" rating on roof strength and a "marginal" rating on small overlap front tests.
In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) testing, the Tundra gets a four out of five overall rating and frontal crash rating, three stars for rollover crashes, and a perfect five stars in side crash testing. The F-150 got a five-star overall rating, with perfect scores in frontal crash and side crash testing, and four stars in rollover testing.
Both vehicles are available with long lists of active safety features, including blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and cross traffic alert. Those features come standard in the Tundra, however, while they're options in the F-150.
The Winner Is …
2018 Ford F-150
If you anticipate a lot of passengers in your pickup, the spacious rear seats and standard safety features of the 2018 Toyota Tundra make it a solid choice. It also has above-average reliability However, it has few engine options, poor fuel economy, low towing and hauling ratings, and a noisy interior.
The F-150, on the other hand, is the top-rated vehicle in the class. Its extensive engine and trim options mean there's an F-150 for everybody, and its upscale interior, class-leading towing and hauling capabilities, and everyday drivability put it on top.
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Riley Faulkner and Austin Smith have been the fishing equivalent of Batman and Robin this year. The Cougar Dynamic Due have owned the waters throughout East Tennessee as part of the Bass Pro Shop High School Tournament Series. Now with the school year and high school fishing season closing the pair have ended on top of the mountain.
Faulkner and Smith had a combined total from five events of 48.60 pounds. This included the weekend tournament on Douglas Lake where they caught 3 fish for a total of 4.60 pounds to take 18th place on the day. Their teammates Hunter Richardson and Zak Long actually finished a spot ahead of them with 4.79 pounds.
For the season Faulkner and Smith had their biggest finish on Cherokee Lake with 17.39 pounds.
This will be the last we see of the pair on the high school level. Faulkner will be seeking a new partner next year as Smith will be graduating. It will not be the end for Smith though as he has signed to fish on the next level for Carson Newman in Jefferson City.


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I was very tempted not to post the above page because the pic was taken before I lost 3 stone and I couldn't believe how much I look like Mrs Brown from the tv series especially because we know what gender he really is. When I mentioned how much I look like the character at a crop they were sure I was wrong till they actually saw the pic and then burst out laughing.
I can't believe this is the last lot of scrapbooking I've done. Roll on number 25 because I'm going to give it a break even though I've loads of Christmas pics still to scrap but I've a Wedding and a New Baby photos and I'm a bit bored with Christmas now.