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Extra! Extra! Read all about it: Spider-Man Is Not Guilty!
If there were a real newspaper in New York called The Daily Bugle, and were it to employ Spider-Man's alter ego, Peter Parker, perhaps the banner headline capturing the news on Wednesday might be appropriate.
But since the Spider-Man in question works in Times Square, soliciting money mostly from tourists, the outcome in Manhattan Criminal Court was slightly less deserving of such treatment. Nonetheless, the two-day trial was not without its highlights, given that the evidence included a discarded Spider-Man suit and questions were raised about whether Batman had tried to break up the altercation.
The defendant, Philip Williams, was found not guilty in the assault of a woman during an altercation after she refused him a tip.
In the same breath, however, Judge Anthony Ferrara slapped Mr. Williams with a $250 fine for harassment, because he had used foul language in front of the woman's two young children. The judge chided Mr. Williams that Spider-Man should be a role model.
"You should know better; you should know better," Judge Ferrara said. "If you want to go back to Times Square, I hope you have learned your lesson from this proceeding: Be more courteous to the people you see."
The judge's verdict followed a bizarre bench trial without a jury. Mr. Williams, 36, an aspiring actor, claimed he punched the woman in self-defense after she slugged him in the back of the head with a piece of ice and her husband grabbed him from behind.
The woman, Victoria Goreaciuc, 46, a technology expert, maintained she had only thrown some snow in Mr. Williams's face. She said she was walking by the costumed actor, headed toward a police car, when he punched her in the face.
The argument had started an hour earlier, when Mr. Williams cursed Ms. Goreaciuc in front of her children after she refused to give him $5 for snapping a photo.
The misdemeanor assault case against Mr. Williams was one of several recent prosecutions of costumed figures who make a living beguiling tourists in Times Square, generally without the approval of the character's copyright owners.
In the last two years, a man dressed as the Cookie Monster was charged with shoving a 2-year-old, a person dressed as Super Mario was accused of groping a woman and an Elmo figure pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after unleashing an anti-Semitic tirade.
It was hard for the lawyers and the judge to resist the comic book overtones of the case.
Andrew Stengel, an assistant district attorney, argued in his summation that Mr. Williams's story that he was hit with a piece of ice was pure fiction. "The defendant is more supervillain than superhero," he said.
Mr. Williams's lawyer, Rachel Black, asked the judge to set aside the cultural norm that a man should never hit a woman, even in self-defense. "Mr. Williams is not Spider-Man," she said. "He's just a human being who believed physical force was being used against him and acted in self-defense."


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At the time of writing this it is a wet and cold Wednesday afternoon in mid-April – not much to get excited about. Well, think again. In Stourbridge the Tesco regeneration has started with a bang – at last!
All a bit of a mess at present but before we know it the building will take shape – whether you like the design or not it will make a major change to our townscape and the vitality of the Town Centre. On the back of this with both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Bank of England's quarterly reports on the state of the property market published signs are encouraging.
The Bank reports there had been a rise in the number of property viewings, offers and transactions in recent months, although demand remained significantly below its pre-recession level. Contacts suggested a number of reasons for the improvement in conditions. The Government's FirstBuy scheme and construction companies' own initiatives had bolstered demand for newly built property. Growth in buy-to-let demand, partly in response to past increases in rental yields, had also helped to put a floor under prices. And there was thought to have been a rise in confidence among prospective buyers, some of whom had been holding back in case of a further weakening in the housing market. Part of the recent increase in activity was also likely to have been demand which had been brought forward, ahead of the end of stamp duty relief. Some contacts also suggested that vendors were becoming a little more realistic about asking prices.
Business sentiment is improving also with investment intentions pointing to a gradual rise in expenditure on capital over the coming year. That reflected a slight improvement in sentiment, as the worst fears concerning the euro area had not materialised. And some firms had decided to press on with investments despite continued uncertainty about the outlook. Among manufacturers, there had also been a slight pickup in reports of investment in additional capacity, usually from those in the export sector.
Future requirements for industrial occupiers in the West Midlands are likely to be satisfied by design and build solutions as Grade A accommodation availability dwindles due to lack of speculative commercial development.
The brightest situation remains in the industrial sector with smaller light industrial units remaining quite well let, although more price sensitive than hitherto, with higher demands for rent frees on lease renewals. The take up on offices remains problematic, with good deals for tenant's right across the board.
Retail across the patch has remained quite well let, but the affect of the Tesco regeneration has yet to materialise. But a word of caution over the Budget and the lack of any real support to retail or manufacturing. Government initiatives such as sending Mary Portas "Queen of Shops" down the High Street to bring us a shopping renaissance had landed like a lead balloon on a retail sector that was struggling with problems rather deeper than window dressing.
Councillors need to carefully consider pedestrianisation of the High Street, bring in a 20mph speed limit, put speed bumps in and provide free, easy to access, parking bays where shoppers can park near the stores they want to visit, for up to an hour, to encourage people back into towns. We need to make it easier for people to access their local shops – then they will come back into town centres.
Developers are preparing for a market upturn, despite generally muted activity in 2011.This positioning for future development is occurring despite many areas of the UK having an increasing supply of secondary stock, although much of it is old and in some cases obsolete which is leading to trepidation from occupiers who are nervous about potential capital investment and dilapidations costs.
We have seen a 25 per cent surge in commercial property enquiries compared with the first quarter of last year and is very encouraging the market is clearly better than it has been for three or four years, and we just hope that this rise turns into something similar in terms of completed sales and lettings.
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This post is the first of the "New Era" of this website. I recently gave a talk at a gathering here in Ajijic outlining my plans for a new book, "Recovering in Chaos," and a podcast of the same name. Below is the text of that talk in its entirety, making this a much longer post than usual. Sorry for that, but here are the reasons that I see for writing the book and doing the podcast.
I wrote Powerless No Longer because I couldn't not write it. I saw a need to do what I could to spread the word about cognitive recovery in an environment that at the time was overtly hostile to the idea that there might be a better way to approach addiction than the traditional 12-step modality. Today, most of that hostility has dissipated, at least in the professional community, primarily due to hundreds of studies done in the last five years demonstrating the efficacy of cognitive tools.
One result of this is the exponential growth of SMART Recovery, the leading self-help group using evidence-based methodologies. When I became involved with SMART in 2006, there were perhaps 200 meetings in the US and Canada, period. Today, the story is a little different. There are now 2,500 meetings on six continents, and over a hundred scientific peer reviewed papers on various aspects of the SMART program.
This growth is due to several factors, one of the important ones being the acceptance of cognitive methods in the battle against addiction by the professional community, but one of the primary drivers has been the surge in the need for recovery programs of all types due to the significant recent uptick in overdoses and addictive problems in general.
The tentative title of my new book and podcast is Recovering in Chaos. First I'll explain why I chose the title, then I'm going to try and make the case that the exploding addiction and overdose problems in the US aren't totally due to the factors we're told they are. Lastly, I'll talk about potential solutions, but unfortunately, I don't have a lot of positive things to say about the possibilities.Continue reading
I was reading some back issues of The Writer magazine today, and I encountered the following suggestion, attributed to Eric Maisel, a psychotherapist who works regularly with writers:
"Listen closely to yourself and dispute the thoughts that don't serve you—even if those thoughts are true…. For example, you might think, 'Writing a novel is hard. Selling a novel is hard.' Yes, both thoughts are true, but they don't serve you. The only thought that serves you is, I'm off to write a novel!" (emphasis mine)
We are used to practicing REBT to help us dispute and change our irrational belief systems. The paragraph above jumped out at me because I think we forget sometimes that the beliefs that keep us chained to our addictive behaviors, can actually be true, as in the example above. Of the three main tests that we apply to our beliefs, only one of them has to do with the belief being true or false. To review the tests, they are:
If the belief fails any one of these tests, we should dispute it. In the example above, the writer should dispute the beliefs because they conflict with the goal of finishing a novel. I think that oftentimes we concentrate upon the first test, the "truth" test, and forget that even "true" beliefs can fail to pass one or both of the last two tests. Remember that the goal of the REBT process is to help us deal with life's problems without resorting to our self-defeating addictive behaviors, and sometimes these behaviors are driven by our belief that the problems we're facing are insurmountable, when the truth is they are not. Yes, it is hard to write a novel, and it's also hard to change our behaviors, but that's no reason to stop trying and give up.
A few years ago, when I decided to quit smoking following a major heart attack, one of the techniques that made it easier was seeing myself as a nonsmoker. I visualized a person with fresh breath, no little holes in his shirt, no nicotine stains on his fingers, and no pack of smokes in his pocket. A person who could answer the phone, read the paper in the morning, have a cup of coffee, deal with stress, and socialize, all without having a cigarette constantly burning nearby. Not just any person either, it had to be myself in a new role.
To some extent, I used the same technique years before when I quit drinking, but not as consciously as I did with smoking. With drinking, I had to first convince myself that there even was a life without alcohol before I could see myself in it. Once I decided there was, I could imagine myself in all sorts of situations, even attending my daughter's wedding, without a drink.Continue reading
I was asked to be on a segment of Huffpost Live titled: "Is Alcohol an Integral Part of the Holidays." Here is a link to the 15 minute segment. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to talk about the book, but there were several authors involved in the program, and none of us did. I didn't get a chance to talk about SMART either, but there were no recovery programs mentioned. In my second "shot" I did manage to sneak in the concept that sobriety was an ongoing effort, not just something we do around the holidays.


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Thank you to Emily Wilson for the following post:
What better way is there to prepare for Thanksgiving than to welcome our students' grandparents and special friends to campus for a day in their honor? In essence, they are the foundations of our families who have made us who we are today. It seems only fitting that we celebrate our relationship with them so close to the most important day of gratitude of the year.
Whether that gives more meaning to Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day is a matter of opinion. But one thing is clear. Over 800 smiling, happy grandparents and friends—the largest crowd to date—arrived on Greenhill's campus on Friday, November 18, 2011 to spend the afternoon with their cherished young ones. Previously held in the morning on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving break, this year's date accommodated for the week-long vacation and gave families the opportunity for more together time. The afternoon schedule allowed for students and grandparents to leave school together and kick off the vacation.
Spirits were high on this particular Friday, with the palpable buzz of excitement for vacation on the horizon. Cox Gym was transformed into an auditorium and art gallery thanks to the vibrant artwork of our lower school students. Grandparents and special friends were greeted with lunch and a music program featuring Old Time Rock 'n Roll and Time Warp from the Rocky Horror Picture Show, sung and performed by the MS and US choirs. Head of School Scott Griggs introduced the Greenhill Fund Grandparent Chairs, Marilyn and Zeck Lieberman, who spoke about the importance of supporting the extraordinary school that their three children and four grandchildren have attended. Mr. Griggs followed Dr. Lieberman's comments with his own examples of the multi-faceted, well-rounded student accomplishments that make Greenhill such a special place.
Our visitors were then dismissed to meet their young ones and accompany them to their classes. You couldn't help but smile to see a child run at full speed across the Lower School playground to greet the open arms of their adoring grandparent. And you couldn't help but overhear the excitement in their voices as students led them by the hand around their classroom, showing off their work or engaging them in an activity.
The support we receive from the Greenhill grandparent population is remarkable, noteworthy and often very touching. Their commitment and dedication to our families is evidenced in countless ways, through volunteer efforts and financial support. In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in grandparent giving that continues to grow every year. Last year we had over 150 grandparent donors with an average gift of over $500. This proves that our grandparents have a vested interest in their grandchildren's education. This year they also demonstrated their commitment to learning by donating 181 books to the Library ($3,620), the most books ever donated on a GP/SP day.
And so, in the spirit of Thanksgiving and Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day, we say thank you. Thank you to our grandparents and special friends who give so much, to over 60 parent volunteers who made the day run seamlessly, to our volunteer co-chairs, Janine Pitts and Alyssa Fiedelman and PA President Camille Owens, to our grandparent giving co-chairs Marilyn and Zeck Lieberman, to the Advancement Office for orchestrating all logistics, and to our teachers for graciously opening their classrooms. Let's say a final thank you to each other, for our commitment to the Greenhill community, making it a richer experience and a better place to be every year.


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The Project for this unit is also the final!
There are two parts to your final in my class:
Part 1 will be to build a model of a space exploration mission and present information about that mission to class on finals day.
Part 2 is a take-home final that will be given out next Friday. It will be to correct your pre-test that you took in September, more information later.
You may choose your group, but not your model. I will print them out at home and give them to you in class. They really do need to be printed on cardstock!
Here is a bit more description of what will be expected:
Completion of Paper Model
Description of Craft
Contribution to Science/Expected Contribution
Mission Specific Information
Presentation to Class
Cooperation with Peers
If you try to view Curiosity and it gives you trouble, the password is paper-replika.com
That website is also where you will find directions :)
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St. Francis' Catholic Primary School is a well established and popular school serving the parishes of St Francis', Nailsea and The Immaculate Conception, Clevedon. The school opened in 1979 celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 2004. We aim to provide a high standard of education for all our children, nurturing their growth and development and helping each child achieve the best they can.
The school is sited in a quiet residential area and enjoys a pleasing aspect. The low level, honey-coloured building is situated in pleasant green grounds that include a large variety of mature trees, a lovely playing field, a pergola, pond and wildlife area. There are two hard play areas for the children with additional climbing frames and play equipment. The building has been constructed around a central courtyard that is used as a plant growing area by pupils. It comprises an assembly hall, seven classrooms, an ICT suite, library, additional areas for practical activities and music and an outdoor learning area for Reception and Year 1 pupils.
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Ensuring for all an excellent, child centred education, within a Christ centred philosophy
Mission Statement. We Will Aim:
Through our Catholic/Christian Faith to:
Develop and deepen a loving relationship with God through prayer, meditation and study
Help each individual to become an active witness to the teachings of Jesus Christ in the school, home and wider community, respecting the rights and celebrating the uniqueness of every individual as a child of Christ
Through our Learning and Teaching to:
Strive for excellence and high achievement in all we do by providing a stimulating, appropriate, broad and balanced curriculum that is relevant and challenging to each individual
Develop study skills and attitudes that will encourage a thirst for lifelong learning
Help the children to discover and develop their individual talents so that they may be fulfilled and affirmed as children of God
Be a self-evaluating school
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Provide all members of staff with training opportunities that will enhance their personal skills, knowledge and confidence enabling them to have a positive impact on St. Francis' and the wider community of schools
Through the school community to:
Continue to nurture the strong partnership between pupils, staff, parents, and governors which will reflect the high expectations to which we all will aspire
Foster positive links between the school, the parishes and the wider community
Always seek opportunities to serve as Christ did
Recognise and celebrate that each individual is valued and affirmed in the contribution they make
Through the fabric of the school to:
Ensure that the fabric of the building and the surrounding grounds, fully supports and enhances our teaching and learning opportunities
Ensure that the building is safe and well maintained
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Julia Bentley
"Ear Taxi Festival is inspired by Chicago, created by dynamos that embrace Chicago as a home with no boundaries; music designed to be both in this moment, in this place, and to ring, ring, ring out. Yeah!"
Since completing apprenticeships with the Santa Fe Opera and the Chicago Lyric Opera, mezzo-soprano Julia Bentley has appeared in leading operatic roles (Carmen, Rosina, Dorbella, Despina, and both Rossini and Massenet Cinderellas) from Anchorage to New York, and has been featured as a soloist with orchestras led by George Manahan, Raymond Leppard, Oliver Knussen, Robert Shaw and Pierre Boulez. She performs frequently with Chicago's many fine ensembles, including Contempo, the New Budapest Orpheum Society, the Rembrandt Chamber Players, Fulcrum Point, the Chicago Chamber Musicians, Chicago Opera Theater, the Newberry Consort, the Chicago Civic Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Lyric Opera and the MusicNOW series at Symphony Center with conductor Cliff Colnot. She has appeared to critical acclaim at Weill Hall with Pierre Boulez as the soloist in Le Marteau Sans Maître, and recorded on the Albany, Cedille and Tintagel labels. Recent engagements have included performances of La Damnation de Faust with the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, Pierrot Lunaire with eighth blackbird, La Cenerentola with Sacramento Opera, Berg's Lyric Suite with the Emerson String Quartet, and the Bach B Minor Mass with the Apollo Chorus as well as chamber music series in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. After leading the Composer Focus project at the DePaul University School of Music for six years, she is currently teaching voice at Concordia University, and the graduate Art Song Seminar at North Park University. She coaches privately, specializing in audition preparation and advanced vocal literature. This season includes concerts of music from her new CD As Dreams Fall Apart (just released by Cedille), a return to the WFMT studio for her eighth live broadcast, as well as continuing escapades with pianist Kuang-Hao Huang.


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The UK social investment market is widely recognised as one of the most advanced in the world. The market continues to grow, Big Society Capital estimate that it is now worth over £1.5 billion, spread over 3,500 investments, with a wide range of products. Government continues to support the market and has committed to strengthening the social investment marketplace by ensuring that future programmes make it as easy as possible for charities and social enterprises to access investment appropriate for them.
This research was supported by the Social Investment Research Council.
A range of support is available for charities and social enterprises of all shapes and sizes who consider taking on social investment. The Access Foundation was established in 2015 to make it easier for charities and social enterprises to access the finance they need to grow and increase their impact. Access is delivering its support through funds that offer grants, run support programmes or make small loans to charities and social enterprises. Direct support to charities and social enterprises is also delivered by Big Potential, a BIG Lottery grant fund aiming to improve the sustainability, capacity and scale of organisations to enable them to deliver greater social impact.
We recognise that social investment is not for everyone. For some charities and social enterprises, other forms of finance may be more appropriate, such as grants or philanthropic capital. While only a minority of organisations in the sector have had the chance to explore social investment so far, the figures from the research suggest that there is a significant number of charities and social enterprises that may be able to seek appropriate investment in the future. The report has also highlights, for the first time, the significant scale of active social companies that may be interested in investment to increase their impact. Whilst some of this investment may be made by traditional lenders, social investors can offer valuable support those who are unable to access bank finance or need alternative finance types to complement other funding sources.
The data on assets and liabilities of charities and social enterprises used in this report is a step forward in understanding the true potential scale of the opportunity for social investment. We hope that through making this dataset open, we will encourage researchers, investors, advisers as well as other charities and social enterprises to investigate this data further to help connect them to the appropriate investment they need.


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As we study, experience and apply contemplative practices, we value developing and encouraging understanding self, others, and the world.
- Noticing body, breath, feelings and thoughts without judgment.
- Describing connections between our thoughts, feelings, and actions.
- Community reports experiencing enhanced clarity and focus.
The movement towards equilibrium among the various components of the JMU community and beyond.
- Appreciation of diverse ideas, individuals and experiences.
- Cultivation of respectful, appreciative, collaborative interactions within the JMU community.
- Creation of equilibrium through thoughtful consideration of all perspectives.
- Demonstrated by increasing evidence of well-being and tranquility in the JMU community.
We consistently work towards shared goals, utilizing the talents, skills and abilities of the JMU community towards a vision that is global and inclusive.
- We practice deep listening, striving to be present, reflect back what we have heard, and ask clarifying questions to gain understanding.
- We practice patience with each other, listening as ideas are communicated, through disagreement and misunderstanding; encouraging processing and reflection.
- We actively seek and invite collaboration from unlikely places.
Tuning in to others in a kind and sensitive way in order to alleviate suffering and create loving connections.
- The JMU community reports feeling supported in the pursuit of contemplative studies and practices.
- Observable acts of kindness are the norm.
- The JMU community practices deep listening
Creating a welcoming environment where all people including those with marginalized voices, feel accepted and free to participate.
- We embrace a broad spectrum of contemplative practices.
- Contributing to a culture where all members feel their voices are valued and their contributions are essential.
- Inviting and welcoming all individuals from the JMU community to engage in and explore contemplative practices.
The arising of personal or universal insight through study, dialogue, teaching or practice.
- Letting go of preconceptions, cherished notions, and allegiances that might inhibit direct, authentic experience.
- The community reports expansion and deeper cognitive awareness through mindfulness and a wide range of contemplative practices.
- We are committed to the ongoing and ever evolving unfolding of truth.


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Our winter has been slow, but semi successful.
We've played some shows, but only the ones we really wanted to
and that's very nice.
Now, though, it's time to get back to work.
We're ramping up to release a full length record at the end of
the summer and take our first steps outside the U.S.
It seems like a long time from now, but it's not.
We're heading out in April to go back to Shakori Hills in NC and through
Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama to boot. We're also taking our
first Nebraska trip. Lots of miles, lots of fun and hopefully a bunch
of new friends.
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Adam Blotner & Jenny Pinzari are married musical comedians. Their videos have amassed over 14 million views, and their work has been featured by Huffington Post, Funny or Die, CAFE, Medium, Variety, and Broadway World. They have performed their 'fake bands' for audiences at the Groundlings Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, FringeNYC, LA Comedy Festival, NY Comedy Week, and comedy clubs across the country. Their debut "Positive Feedback EP" was recorded at Happy Madison Studios by Grammy-nominated producer/engineer John Potoker (Phil Collins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt).
"Smart, keenly observed, and hilarious parody of the affectations of various types of music stars, ranging from bubble gum pop to country to rock. If you enjoy music and laughter, see this." -Best NYC Comedy
"An all too brief jam session that hilariously lampoons a couple of decade's worth of music…Mr. Blotner's ability to parrot so many different styles of music in such a concentrated setting truly is impressive. Down to the smallest details, like the two-syllabled "yeah" in the chorus of Simon Never Said's "Alone," Mr. Blotner's catalog amusingly zeroes in on things unique to each time period or type of music." -Surreal Time Press
"You like: "Rock of Ages," the hairband musical. Try: "Lollapacoacharoozastock Music Festival," a rock concert spoof." -New York Daily News
"Extremely silly and lots of fun…It's a good time." -Curtain Up
"Great crowd-pleasing ballads…It is really a fun time." -NYTheatre.com
"An impressive comedy pedigree." -New York Times
"Perfectly captured the genres they were spoofing…Would probably make Weird Al proud" -Pataphysical Science Theater Blog
"Lollapacoacharoozastock Music Festival celebrates everything we love to hate and hate to love about teen idols, country western twang, post-grunge-indie-pop-rock, and hair bands, not unlike Broadway mainstay Rock of Ages…Lolla is a rock concert with lots of laughs." – Maxamoo


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I've had another meeting or two about Coaching Awards in recent weeks with Mountaineering Ireland. It's something I've really loved staying involved in as I see multiple potential avenues/benefits: better quality advice and information for climbers in general instead of word of mouth spreading of information that is unverified, potential career opportunities for people looking to work in the sport of climbing, an opportunity to take the best from other sports (as well as learn from the mistakes they've made) and help in the evolution of climbing (as it's such as new sport/activity/hobby*).
So, what are people's perceptions of a climbing coach? Now is your chance to give some perspectives and ideas of what it is (or isn't) to you. What do you see as the coach's role? Do you see it only for competition (it's not, by the way)?
Taking the Wikipedia** explanation:
"Coaching is a training or development process via which an individual is supported while achieving a specific personal or professional competence result or goal."
Would you agree? Does this align with what you'd like from a coach?
Good articles and ideas on what a coach is or isn't along with various other ideas/notes:
The 10 Types of Coaches and How to Spot Them
"The Ultimate is an extremely rare breed. If you know one of these, find a way to get coached by him. If you're lucky enough to be coached by him already, you need to keep him on your team. The Ultimate is a killer combination of all of the above coaches. He displays:
- The analysis of the Programmer
- The ability of the Athlete
- The encouragement of the Motivator
- The eye of the Technician
- The passion of the Learner
- The succinctness of the Observer
- The clarity of the Presenter
- The standards of the Judge
- The experience of the Professional
- The patience of the Friend
Moving Towards Coaching Expertise
"Competition has many benefits to the young athlete; they learn how to lose graciously with pride and sportsmanship, they also learn some valuable experience of dealing with pressure and expectation. Over the course of the next 10 years the athlete will come across many pressures from exams, parents, sports and relationships, competitons at an early age can prepare them for life's challenges and pressures. Competition can still be a hinderence for young athletes in terms of nerves and anxiety, the pressure that is put on them can take away the fun element. When the athletes are young it should be all about fun and following the long term athlete development model they shouldn't really be competing until they are a few years older."
How much should I pay my coach?
"I think everyone should pay their coach something, even if it's $20 a month," said Lisa Aguilera, two-time USA Champion in the steeplechase, "It represents a commitment between both of you that this is important."
"Which brings me to my top tip for becoming a coach and deciding if it is right for you...if you love your sport I'd be very surprised if you can't become a high-performing coach. That should be your starting point, not 'do I know everything these is to know about my sport'.
People still get so hung up on the technical knowledge, I'm guilty of it myself! But most of the feedback from my mentors has actually been around worrying less about explaining technical intricacies and just making the session clear, simple and fun. It works for all ages, even adults."
"When you see great coaching regardless of the level, you will see a strong foundation in pedagogy, what is done is usually supported by science, it is definitely forged in experience and proven and tested in the competitive cauldron. Great coaches never stray far the basics, sophistication comes from refinement of the basics. You will see a laser like focus on the need to do activities that make the athlete better."
*It's pretty common to see wariness of the term "athlete" in climbing circles as the impression is that it's performance/serious/etc. I came through football/basketball/etc growing up as a child so no such issues, it's just a term to describe people who put a lot of effort into the sport. As Wikipedia describes, an athlete is "person who participates regularly in a sport". Of course, jumping down this, you could then throw back that a sport is "all forms of usually competitive physical activity which,[1] through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills". Maybe we should recognise sport as the original English definition from around 1300: "anything humans find amusing or entertaining"
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Colouring Books Aren't Just for Kids Anymore
What were your favourite pastimes as a child? There probably aren't too many people, male or female, who wouldn't put colouring pretty high on the list. And while your parents may not have been too enthused to spend hours colouring alongside you, it's a different world for today's adults.
If you've been in a bookstore any time in the past few years, you've probably noticed the growing displays of adult colouring books — and there's no cheap paper or distorted Disney characters here. Most are beautifully designed and bound, with black-and-white pages featuring intricate patterns, whimsical imagery, and scenes of nature. In fact, many of these colouring books are specifically designed to evoke a sense of joy or relaxation.
But why have adult colouring books, which started as a niche hobby, become so incredibly popular? For one thing, they're in line with a larger trend toward mindfulness, marked by the rising mainstream interest in yoga and meditation. Colouring is presented as a more mindful alternative to the habits of watching TV, surfing the web, or scrolling through social media feeds. Much like yoga and meditation, it can reduce stress and anxiety and increase focus and concentration. Colouring also allows for self-expression and creativity, something most adults left behind when they entered the working world or started having children. Because colouring and creativity are usually associated with childhood, it also brings up feelings of nostalgia. And unlike high school art classes, it gives the person colouring creative control and requires no real skill. In a world in which people are perhaps more stressed out than ever, colouring is an easy way to relax and let go, if only for a little while. Why should all these benefits be reserved for children?
You can print blank colouring pages from the Internet, pick up a colouring book at your local bookstore, or order one online. Just don't forget your coloured pencils — and a pencil sharpener.


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Trying to have a LOTUS logo milled. When I import the logo the O seems to have its center milled out as well. How do I address this?
Also, does the mill tool simply follow the contour of the dxf lines, or mill out the entire area within each letter?
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Posted By: Mike Spenard on Sep 24, 2015 04:39PM Category: Front Panel Designer
Hello Mike,
Do you want your logo engraved into the material or milled out? Are you trying to import the logo as a .dxf? If so, the O will not mill out correctly. You will have to leave material in the top/bottom parts the circle to connect the smaller circle of the O. That way the logo will be milled as a cutout and keep the center from falling out.
If you want it engraved it would be hard to say without working with your file. I would recommend you group the inner and outer circles together and then add the contour lines. The tool will follow the contour lines of your logo to effectively mill it out completely. Let us know if these methods work.
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Posted By: Diane Haensel on Sep 25, 2015 01:19AMReply
I figured it out. I have to use the HPGL tool rather than a DXF. Thank you!
Posted By: Mike Spenard on Sep 25, 2015 01:52PMReply
Also, I know what you mean by creating support lines into the inner O. But that should only be an issue if you mill a hole thru the panel. A cavity mill shouldn't have that issue, but yet the software appears to indicate so. ...?
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Hello Fred,
Thank you for your interest in our products.
We don't have a product list, everything is custom made based on your design with our free CAD software Front Panel Designer.
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Order From Quote
If my purchasing department prefers to order from an official quote, what is the best way to do this? I understand how to request the quote using the ordering application. Once I have received it what are the next steps my purchasing department needs to take to place an order from that quote?
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Cases- removable top?
I just ordered my first panel and will be addicted to your service in the future. However I didn't order any of your cases since it seems both designs do not allow easy removal of the top plane of the case without first removing the front or back. Is this correct? If so, you may want to considering having a case option that one can easily 'remove the top' so as to work on a system without removing the front or back first. When demoing prototype products (what I would use your service for), the extra disassembly makes the device seem clumsy, which is what I am (presumably) paid to avoid.
Thanks again!
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Thank you for being addicted to our service :-)
Our Housing Profile 2 extrusion allows easy access to top, bottom or sides, depending how you design the case.
You can find more info about it in our handbook on page 10.
I hope this is what you were for looking for.
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Return shipping label
Is it possible for you to use an included return shipping label when receiving our materials?
Posted By: Jesus Mendoza on Aug 04, 2015 11:38PM Category: Ordering
Yes it is but it depends on how you provide the label to us.
Easiest would be a pdf attachment and requesting this method of shipping at checkout in Front Panel Designer. You can attached files to your order. Our shipping carriers are UPS and FedEx.
What we can't do is accessing your system (supplier portal etc) and pull shipping label from there.
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Title: Mikolay and Julia Meet the Fairies
Author: Magda M. Olchawska
Illustrated by: Joanna Gniady
Year published: 2010
Publisher: Mayan Books
Number of pages: 38
Recommended age: 4 to 8
Child Rating: ★★★★☆
Grown-up Rating: ★★★★☆
Reviewed by: Renee and Dominic (Mother and Son)
Summary (from the author's website): Mikolay is a little wizard. His best friend, Julia, is a witch. They attend public school together during the week. On weekends they are students at a school specializing in magic. When they are not in school, they go adventuring and exploring into challenging realms that often lead to surprise situations that include trouble and which they did not expect. But their creativity, courage and friendship provide them with plenty of strength to accomplish their tasks.
One day, Mikolay and Julia discover a hidden wardrobe in a secret office of Mikolay's mummy. An amazing wonder occurs: the wardrobe turns out to be full of magical, gentle creatures who have singing voices. They desperately need Mikolay's and Julia's magical skills to help them.
What it's about: This book is about Mikolay and Julia who are young witches in training. They use magic to get through a hole in the wall. The room is full of weird flowers, talking books, and a wardrobe. They hear singing coming out of the wardrobe. When they open it, they find fairies who are hiding from a monster that destroys everything in their way in the fairies' forest. Mikolay and Julia try to help by making the machine turn into dust and making the people and bad dogs disappear.
What I liked and disliked about it: The best part of this book were the pictures. I liked the one of the monster best. The monster has a staple remover mouth and real eyes that look like a dog with spikes all over its back and tail. The picture is really funny. I also like the pictures of the flowers with faces and the mean dogs.
I like Julia and Mikolay because they are funny and they get to do magic. I wish I could do magic too because then I would turn myself into a fairy. I felt bad for the fairies. I would wish that the people that wanted to make the animals all sad wouldn't do that anymore.
There is one part that didn't make sense. How were the fairies in the wardrobe with both doors closed and how could they still breathe? I didn't like how the bad people were making the fairies and the animals sad. I also didn't like the bad dogs because they were being mean.
My bottom line: This book was ok. I think that little girls who are 5 would like this book. Boys might not like this book.
What it's about: The story centres around two friends, Mikolay and Julia, whose mothers are witches and who attend a school for training in magic. One day, Mikolay and Julia are transported into a magical world with fanciful objects, animals, and plants. They discover fairies hiding from "monsters" who are destroying their magical land. The fairies enlist the help of the little wizards, Mikolay and Julia who must bravely stand up to the menace before the beautiful forest is completely demolished.
What I liked and disliked about it: The author takes the reader on a magical journey through the eyes of a young wizard and witch to a world filled with fantastical and mystical creatures. The amazing and eye-catching illustrations in the book cleverly use a combination of drawings and clips of photographs to create a stunning and outlandish feel to the book which is completely appropriate for the accompanying text.
The message underlying the story, concerning environmental and ecological issues that had me drawing comparisons to the Lorax, is an important one. My son was clearly touched by the impact of the monsters' actions on the plants, animals, and other creatures. I think the message is really delivered home through the combined use of text and illustrations – very well done!
There is a certain darkness and an ominous sense of foreboding that I couldn't shake as I read the book. I think very young and/or sensitive children may experience discomfort or even anxiety reading and looking at this book. That being said, we had also read Mikolay and Julia In the Attic before reading this one. Mikolay and Julia In the Attic is a much darker book with a story centering around the kidnapping of children and the message of not talking to strangers. I think my children were a bit freaked out after reading that one. Mikolay and Julia Meet the Fairies is not as dark.
That being said, after getting to know the author a bit better, I understand that the themes she covers in her books are ones dear to her heart. Ms. Olchawska is an award winning film-maker and author who is also an activist interested in social issues relevant to women and children. Her current project, Anna and Modern Day Slavery, explores the international human trafficking of young girls into the sex trade. For more information on this project, please visit the website.
One other problem that I had with the book is that I felt there should have been two more pages. I would have liked to see the effects of the magic spell incanted by Mikolay. So, one page describing what has happened to end the ecological destruction and one page to illustrate what has happened. We just all felt that the leap from the magic spell to back at home safe and sound was too abrupt.
My bottom line: I love the concept of this book for kids. It combines magic, fairies, unique illustrations, and a positive message. Based on my daughter's reaction to this book (she read it with us but declined to review), the illustrations work in both its favor and as a hindrance. The illustrations are very eye-catching for younger readers, but they come across as too childish for older children (who, from what I gather, reach a certain age where they distance themselves from anything too child-like). That being said, I would recommend this book to both girls and boys between the ages of 4 and 8.
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Examples of a code of conduct include the Kraft Code of Conduct, which covers the ways employees should act in the workplace, and the Verizon Code of Conduct, which explains how employees should act with integrity and report any violations of policies. In general, a code of conduct refers to a series of rules and requirements for employee behavior within a company, such as never denying a customer service due to race or avoiding certain language at the job site.
Many companies establish a code of conduct in order to demonstrate the ways in which employees need to act to present the best image of the company, with some also including specific steps and procedures for carrying out the individual tenants of the code. The document typically includes a section that addresses the ways in which employees should treat each other, which generally focuses on extending respect, understanding and support to each person. It can also outline specific behavior that is not acceptable, such as offensive jokes, comments about physical appearance or discussion of religious beliefs.
Some code of conduct documents also feature sections on the ideal work ethic for employees, such as ensuring the creation of quality products or speaking up to address any policies or activities that interfere with productivity or general work flow. If the employees deal directly with customers or consumers, the code may also outline methods of conduct for interactions, such as acting courteously and kindly regardless of the situation.


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I wrote this poem sometime after the whole Viddiann thing, (I hope that's spelled right), but waaaaaaaayyyy before "Day of Honor". (Said in conspiritorial whisper) It was originally written for a Star Wars fanfic, Leia's POV for those of you who care.
As his soul seeps through my being,
I know that I'm finally seeing,
The only man I'll ever love.
He watches me from up above.
When I saw his handsome face,
My heart stopped, then began to race.
Now he truly has succeeded,
The enemy has been defeated.
But we will never become,
For I am not the one.
Now and forever on my own,
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Devotional Societies
Anglican devotional societies arose as part of the Catholic Revival in 19th century Great Britain, stressing aspects of the Catholic faith not traditionally emphasized by the Church in England. Many historic organizations have wards or chapters at S. Clement's Church, which to this day bring together like minded individuals in support of Catholic tradition and practice.
Society of Mary
The Society of Mary traces its origins to the 1880 founding of The Confraternity of Our Lady, and has at sits goals the love and honour of Mary; the spreading of devotion to her in reparation for past neglect and misunderstanding, and assuming Mary as a model in purity, personal relationships and family life. The S. Clements Ward of the Society conducts the rosary and shrine devotions weekly, as well as after the low mass of the first Saturday of the month. Additionally, the Society sponsors certain Marian feasts, and has in the past traveled in pilgrimage to Marian festivals.
Guild of S. Vincent
The Guild of S. Vincent was founded at S. Clement's in 1877 as a local guild for parish servers. The idea spread, and in 1915, The International Order of St. Vincent was founded, "dedicated to servant hood, discipline, cooperation, education, and the preservation of liturgical knowledge, preparation for service, responsibility, and reverence" .
Guild of All Souls
Founded in 1873 as the Guild Burial Society, The Guild of All Souls is a "devotional society dedicated to praying for the souls of the Faithful Departed, and teaching the Catholic doctrine of the Communion of Saints." The S. Clement's Ward of supports prayer for the faithful departed through daily prayer at the Shrine of Our Lady Clemency, where deceased members of the Guild are also remembered. The Guild also sponsors Requiem Masses and Vespers of the Dead.
Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament
The Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, or Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament, is a society devoted to the veneration of Our Lord's Real Presence in the Eucharist. The guild's work at S. Clement's includes the support of Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and the organization of the night-long Maundy Thursday Vigil, which is the last remaining night-long Vigil in the city of Philadelphia.
Order of the Guardians of the Shrine of Our Lady of Clemency
Founded in 1993, and styled after the Guardians of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, the Order of Guardians is comprised of those honoured with guardianship, bestowed upon those with a longstanding devotion to Our Lady of Clemency, and who have shown particular devotion to S. Clement's Church and its ministries and work. Guardians participate in processions during Marian festivals, including the May Crowing of Our Lady.
The Society of Charles, King and Martyr, is devoted to the cult of King Charles the Martyr, the martyred British monarch who died in defense of the Catholic faith and the episcopacy. S. Clement's holds an antique statue of S. Charles which has had many homes around the parish, most recently in a shrine in the S. John's Chapel. In 2017, the meeting of the national Society of Charles, King and Martyr, was held at S. Clement's church.


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The asymmetric threat has moved us to a network-centric concept of operations where chaos and non-predictiveness replaces past eras of order; where today's coalition or inter-agency workgroup presents a different membership tomorrow. Operational approaches require the complete and total embrace of tactics and technology that address the ultimate in complex adaptive systems where we operate and interoperate in denied, dysfunctional, and disparate last tactical mile environments.
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There is one simple thing that has played a huge part in helping me to build a profitable and sustainable client-based creative business:
Word of mouth referrals.
My own online presence, content marketing, and business strategy have played a big part in helping me to move forward in my business, but word of mouth referrals have been able to have an impact in a way that I could not have made alone.
Somebody else saying how awesome you are is so much more powerful than saying it yourself.
The thing about cultivating game changing word of mouth referrals though is that, a lot of the time, they can feel completely out of your control. I didn't realise how much of a game changer they were going to be for me until 30-50% of my client bookings each month started to come from referrals from past and current clients. You can't force your clients to rave wildly about you to anyone who will listen, but what you can do is run your business in a way that is authentic, delightful, and ultimately a word-of-mouth machine that turns paying customers into lifelong brand ambassadors (and if you're lucky, returning customers at some point too).
So if you're looking to cultivate word of mouth referrals to help you build a sustainable, thriving, and booked-out business, I have four key steps for you today to explore that could be the things you need to end the feast and famine cycle that you may have found yourself trapped in.
1. Do Good Work
This one sounds so simple, but it changes everything. Every single time you show up and work with a client, make sure you do good work. Be of service, give it 100%, and always overdeliver and delight. You cannot cultivate word of mouth referrals if you're not doing incredible work that's worth talking about. You need to be serving those who you can serve best, doing work that's centred around your own expertise and creative superpowers, and you need to actually care about your clients and their experience of working with you.
Takeaway: Be incredible, unforgettable, and undeniably good at what you do.
2. Create A Process That Delights
Your client process is so important. It's how you do good work, put your clients at ease, and make their experience working with you as delightful as possible. A clear and focused client process keeps you on track, it helps to make sure that your time working together is as purposeful and productive as possible, and it's essential for if you truly want to deliver with tangible results for your clients (which is what they need if they're going to tell people you're worth investing in after they finish working with you).
You want your client process to be streamlined, focused, and engaging for your client too - and if you're not sure where to start? Myself and Regina of byregina.com hosted our first Scrappy Hour all about Client Processes That Delight, so if you want to dig into this one more you can head over here to get the workbook and workshop recording.
Takeaway: A client process that wows is the secret to delighting your clients and leaving them excited and ready to recommend you to others who they know you can serve with your work.
3. You Need Tangible, Game-Changing Results
Your clients invest in you for a reason. There's a result they're looking for. Maybe it's photographs of their wedding day. Maybe it's new branding for their business. Maybe it's improvement in their health and wellbeing, or maybe in their relationship or personal growth. Whatever it is, there is a reason they hired you. It's your job to deliver on that. For your work together to lead into word of mouth referrals, they need to feel like they got exactly what they invested in…and more.
If we want to cultivate game changing referrals, we need to build a business that is rooted in getting our clients results. Doing good work and delivering above and beyond has to be our main priority if we want to build a business worth talking about. So get super specific on what it is you deliver, and explore how you can make sure you do every single time. And if you want to go the extra mile? Overdeliver and wow a little too.
Takeaway: Clients need results if they're going to recommend you to others. Define what those results look like for you, your business, and your clients.
4. Maintain The Relationship Long After Your Time Working Together Ends
If you're anything like me, you probably end up building a pretty strong relationship with the majority of your clients that means you keep in touch from time to time long after you finish working together. Don't just disappear once you wrap up your final meeting or deliverable; remember that this person is someone who invested in you, your vision, and your work, and that keeping in touch not only feels good but it's also purposeful for your business too.
Word of mouth referrals can happen months, even years, down the line - but they need to remember you to recommend you long after you've finished working together. So keep rooting for them even after they've stopped being a client; if you're a wedding photographer, send them a print on their anniversary, if you're a web designer, cheer them on when they move forward with their brand, if you're a coach, continue to celebrate their wins with them along the way.
Takeaway: Not all word of mouth referrals happen overnight. Don't forget to stay in touch with past clients from time to time long even after your client engagement ends.
To Finish...
Past and previous clients can become your biggest cheerleaders, your most loyal brand ambassadors, and the secret weapon in your marketing toolbox that can resonate like nothing else can. They also become pretty awesome friends along the way too - my current and previous clients are always the first in my inbox cheering me on whenever I launch or share something new, and they're always the first to share it with their communities with a heartfelt pledge that they believe in what it is I'm doing and who it is I can serve. And that is crazy game changing, not just for business growth, but feeling good and crazy fulfilled from your work too.
Prioritise your current clients; make delighting them, showing up for them, and being a game changer for them your number one priority, and it will move your business forward in ways you didn't know was possible.


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Eric Moskowitz from the Globe lays out the situation accurately and succinctly:
If the T does nothing, it faces a projected $161 million deficit for the fiscal year that starts July 1, as costs such as utilities, health insurance, and federally mandated paratransit service rise faster than MBTA revenue, the chief sources of which are fares (about $450 million a year) and a percentage of the state sales tax (worth nearly $800 million).
The T faced a similar situation last year but avoided a fare increase by implementing one-time measures such as selling future parking revenue to investors for a lump sum. The T has also tightened pension eligibility, streamlined labor costs (including switching from two operators to one operator on multiple subway lines), auctioned surplus property, and sold ads on everything from station walls to its website.
The T last raised fares Jan. 1, 2007.
Just in time to be a part of this discussion, the MBTA Rider Oversight Committe has released a plea to riders to speak to their representatives and advocate for better MBTA funding, which will hopefully run in tomorrow's Metro:
Riders, now is the time for us to stand up and speak out. The T's red ink is much worse than you think. Next year, without increased funding, your bus or train could be the one that stops coming. Do we want the transit system we can afford or the transit system that we need? Rally round, and get engaged! Come join us at the public meetings and support the MBTA. Help us by calling your local and state representatives to insist they finally address the T's funding gap. Fellow riders, it's our T. It's time for us to defend it.
In their letter, they speak to the better senses of the public, as does much of the press, trying to inform and arm the public with information to help advocate for a better solution, but many of the more radical options have been left out of the conversation, at least outside of twitter.
The last time New York City had to face these issues a few years ago, local politics included more vocal pushes for alternative funding vehicles to prevent a massive fare increase and service cuts. (They happened anyway because New York politics is a mess and has been one for a while.) Beyond typical ignorant ranting of government largess and inefficiencies, there were calls to start congestion pricing, tolling East River crossings, and even tax local businesses' payrolls (which has not gone over well).
Suffice it to say, all of these seem to be third rail topics that neither the press nor local advocates are willing to propose. While the ROC and others, including Secretary Davey himself, are pointing at the Commonwealth's legislature for relief, the fact remains that none of them are standing behind a unified message of what to ask for from the legislature in terms of bridging the funding gap, especially considering the Commonwealth is already trying to deal with a tight budget for every other state agency.
From my experience on twitter lately, it seems riders are more concerned with the platform experience more than the funding mechanisms behind the MBTA, more quick to bash it for inefficiency and waste than grant the agency a shadow of a doubt and look into reports about the funding situation. Advocates and members of the public in the know need to step up, do a better job to make the facts and options more accessible to riders, and stand behind a more cohesive message.
All I'm seeing is repeated messages of what we don't want and what we don't feel comfortable bringing up. I'll start by throwing my weight behind moderate fare increases, congestion pricing, parking reform (market pricing), and better long-term real estate deals on MBTA/state owned property. Perhaps we could get started on making public-private partnerships to assure funding, quality construction, and well-capitalised reconstruction of ageing stations and the Green Line extension, because simply selling naming rights of stations to corporations is really selling out the system.


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A Personal Tribute to Atul M Setalvad
by N H Seervai, Senior Advocate
When England's finest cricketers met to dedicate the Grace Gates at Lords to that all — encompassing phenomenon, W.G.Grace, they first attempted to find one word that would best describe him. It was Tom Emmett who, to universal approbation, coined that word. He said that W.G. was a "non-such." Those who knew Atul intimately, would, I believe, agree that that word could equally apply to him. Atul was indeed a "non-such."
But I think one could equally call Atul the "impossible" man. He was at times impossible to deal with. But it was also impossible to read as swiftly as he could; it was impossible to digest and then dissect a complex legal problem (invariably buried in a voluminous brief) not only as quickly, but as clearly and surely as he did; it was impossible to draft as brilliantly yet as sparsely and tersely as he drafted; and alas it was impossible for a junior to be of any real assistance to him. For, long before you had read the brief, digested it, and made your ever-so-tentative notes and chronology, he had done it all himself; and mastered the case law to boot. Yet, he never made you feel inadequate, or that, as his junior in the matter, you had not done your work. Even as a senior, as far as he was concerned, it was his job, and he did it without fuss or bother, day in and day out.
As we returned to the annexe after the admission of a relatively trifling matter, I was mortified that Atul had hand-written his own notes and chronology. "Do you do this in every matter?" I sheepishly asked. A flicker of a smile and he shot back: "Of course. We learnt this from your father; and it is no more and no less than what he did in all his matters."
It is not for me to extol his manifold virtues and talents as an advocate and a lawyer par excellence. But 3 things I must say. Atul was an intellectual giant, with a mind that was swift, razor-sharp, deep and crystal clear. But Atul, though he could have, did not rest on his intellect alone. To it he added the most astounding capacity for hard and meticulous work. But above all, he held himself to impossibly high standards — not only of excellence, but of integrity, rectitude and professional ethics. You may have loved or hated Atul, but no one would dare to even remotely suggest that a statement made by him, be it of fact or law, was misleading or mischievous, let alone false. And so for 30 years and more, he was the reference point on all matters of professional conduct and propriety; and one and all turned to him for advise and guidance.
Realistically speaking, I first met Atul when I was 3. I last saw him 7 weeks before he mercifully passed away. In those 50 years, he became as much a part of my life as my father.
And so you can well understand why I should be overwhelmed by the myriad memories that come to mind. Memories of the young Atul in Chamber No.24, at Nirant, at the PVM Gymkhana, at our home, and at all our functions. And from the early days, a particularly vivid memory of our holiday in Coonoor, when we met up several times with Atul and his family, holidaying in Ooty with his parents.
And ever so many more during the 10 years that I chambered with Raman Joshi and him. During those years we lunched together almost daily; worked on matters; talked incessantly on subjects of common interest; and often began the day at Coffee Centre.
To converse with Atul was both an intellectual treat and a learning experience. To laugh and joke with him, was to see a side of his that few were privileged to glimpse. He had a dry, wry sense of humour. And if he made you the butt of his jokes, he took as good as he gave. Atul could be rude; he could be brusque, curt, aloof, distant. Many saw this side of him, and typed him accordingly. But those for whom he made space and allowed entry into his "enchanted forest", knew Atul in a different light. For behind the mask was a man with a degree of warmth, kindliness, concern and generosity, which it is impossible to describe. It could only be experienced.
You would be showered with gifts for no apparent reason and without an occasion for the same. I would come home and find a book on the dining table. No fancy wrapping, no effusive inscription, just, "For Navroz, from Atul". And a scribbled note: "Thought you'd like it. Atul". Or you'd receive a parcel with a shawl or material or sweetmeats. You'd phone to thank him and enquire as to why another gift. "Sita got it. She thought you'd like it". And before you could thank him and Sita, you heard the familiar click as the phone was cut.
On an early morning trip to Delhi on a Sunday, I spent the previous night at Nirant. "How are you going to the airport?" he asked. "By cab" "Certainly not, I'll drop you". All protest was in vain. And so at 5.30 Atul got into his car and drove me to the airport. Dilip Phataphekar just could not believe it. "Was that really Atul?" he kept asking.
Atul loved reading; loved his work; loved his close friends. But above all, he loved his family with an all consuming passion. It would be hard, if not impossible, to find a more devoted and loving husband and father. And yet, no father gave greater space to his children. If the test of a true liberal is how you bring up your children, then Atul was the ultimate liberal.
Atul had no interest in, and no time for music. He made no bones about it. Not for him the hypocracy of pretence to love or understand music — and to dilate upon it, howsoever superficially.
And so I ruefully smiled to myself as I wondered if I should sum up Atul and his life in those memorable words written for Frank Sinatra: "I did it my way". For if there was a man who lived his life as he believed, he should — and damn the consequences — it was Atul. Yes, Atul, you did it your way, however hard it was, and regardless of the consequences. And consequences there were, believe you me.
But I could not end with Frank Sinatra. My background forbids it. So I moved on to more familiar territory. So many words and lines could fittingly sum up this most remarkable of men. The famous words in which Plato described Socrates — that of all the men of his time, he was the wisest, the justest, the best. Churchill's tribute to his close friend F.E. also came to mind. Or Wordsworth's haunting lines on Venice:
"And what if she had seen those glories fade,
Those titles vanish, and that strength decay;
Yet shall some tribute of regret be paid,
When her long life hath reached its final day:
Men are we, and must grieve when even the shade
Of that which once was great, is passed away."
But I think Atul deserves nothing less than Milton — lines which in times past have been uttered in this High Court, on the passing of truly great lawyers:
" … … … … … unmoved,
Unshaken, unseduced, unterrified,
His loyalty he kept, his verve, his zeal,
Nor member, nor example with him wrought,
To swerve from truth, or change his constant mind."


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I'll call this image…breakfast with Hulk. He insists on transforming into the Hulk most days. This generally includes walking around the house sans shirt with the Hulk fists sighing because some villain took a toy. This morning he requested the full on costume, so I obliged. He then insisted on chocolate chip pancakes and I would be the worst to decline this request, so I agreed. He loves to help in the kitchen and it makes me so happy that I can include him on some meal prep. We're also working on a fun project, an expansion of this blog, if you will, so look out for a special announcement coming out soon. Hopefully this week. Speaking of this week, if you have not heard, Cinco de Mayo is this week and this blog is going to be in full on food celebration mode. I'm planning to post every day with a fun, delicious recipe to help you celebrate as well. When churros and hot chocolate are involved, you know it's going to be good. I'm also going to share some healthier enchiladas and Mexican rice and of course, queso dip. Because cheese.
I mentioned yesterday, this past week was bleh an that's putting it mildly. A colleague and friend had shared a wonderful author with me who also happens to have a blog, The Hands Free Mama. My first time on her blog and I saw this post, which was so fitting and the best reminder to enjoy life. It's very easy to forget that! So to help you enjoy your weekend, I am not only sharing a link to that post, but I'm going to share the recipe we use for an easy pancake that you can easily change up to fit you food cravings. Happy Sunday!
Seriously Easy Pancakes: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour, 3 tbsp, sugar, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. baking soda. Whisk together and set aside.
Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter and let cool. In a measuring cup measure out 1 c. and 2 tbsp. milk (I use whole), 1 egg and whisk together. Stream in the melted butter and whisk together. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Whisk together to combine. The mixture will still be a little lumpy, don't over mix!
Add in anything you like. We used chocolate chips today, I'll add vanilla, cinnamon, bananas, blueberries.
Heat your griddle to about 300/350 and cook until bubbles form, flip and let cook until cooked through. Enjoy!


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See more of my natural vessels for JB Est 1979, HERE.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Natural toothbrush holders.
See more of my natural vessels for JB Est 1979, HERE.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Stevie Nicks: Self Portraits
Who knew Stevie Nicks was Queen of the selfie, before the term was even invented?! These self portraits of the (my favourite) singer were taken at home and in hotel rooms throughout the mid-seventies. They have just been released from the shoe-box under the bed, to the public for purchase through the Morrison Hotel Gallery; signed by Stevie! I love the capturing of make believe in real time; what is more significant to the viewer- the dress up aspect or time and place? It may seem frivolous, but how wonderful to have this strange chronological collection of moments.
Here's what she has to say about the work:
"Some people don't sleep at night - I am one of those people. These pictures were taken long after everyone had gone to bed - I would begin after midnight and go until 4 or 5 in the morning. I stopped at sunrise - like a vampire... I never really thought anyone would ever see these pictures, they went into shoeboxes, where they remained. I did everything - I was the stylist, the makeup artist, the furniture mover, the lighting director. It was my joy - I was the model..."
A girl after my own wild heart; this makes me feel even better now about my floral crown photos!
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Interiors Round-Up: Get your drape on!
|Terence Conran's 'New House Book', 1985
my latest interiors collection of draping your furniture, walls and even your ceiling, is up on JB Est 1979, check out more HERE.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
I heart Nice.
Nice was more than nice. It took me a couple of visits to get into its groove, but when I did - it was L O V E. I found it a bit hard to figure out at first; it seems really ritzy and grand, but I was looking for a bit of soul. That is what I stumbled upon along the Cours Saleya on a Monday- the antiques market of Nice- ooh la la. If you're into treasure hunting, you could spend all day at these...I wish I had! Bascially anything you could ever imagine to find, you will probably come across at these vast markets. The worst part is that most of the objects I wanted were large furniture items, which you have to just admire and not take home. The best part about these markets stalls
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
I heart the South of France - from Eze to Monaco.
I know what people mean when they refer to 'The South of France'; it's more than a beautiful place, it's a feeling. I fell in love with this land of the purple bougainvillea in a heart beat. The water is so crystal clear blue and at the end of May when we went, it was perfectly crisp. We stayed in Eze bord du mer, but you could stay in any number of spots along the coast and be happy...overjoyed, even. Stay in a place up in the hills if you can, so you can have that quiet away from the beach and get the best that this place has to offer. You'll need to rent a car, which is quite expensive, but worth it; we went with Hertz from the Nice airport. Go to Eden at Plage Mala to treat yourself for the day on a sun bed with ice cold rosé- I didn't even like rosé until this trip, but in this region of France it is magnifique!
Saturday, September 13, 2014
3 Creative ways to actually use that hammock!
|Photography: Fiona Galbraith
I love thinking of creative ways to use or re-use objects, especially for the home. Check out my latest project for JB Est 1979 and find out how you can bring your hammock indoors, HERE.
Friday, September 12, 2014
lust list: Lena Dunham & Missoni for Target.
Hero to all GIRLS- Lena Dunham- has written a book (and was given a 3.7 million dollar advance to do so...just quietly...). Alexa Chung's book I was happy to flick through at the shop, but this I want to READ!
Also, I'm not even sure how to contain myself over the anticipation of the Missoni for Target collection coming to Australia- Ladies, please, please save something for me!!
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
I heart Antibes.
I haven't posted about my trip to the South of France yet, because it was TOO good!! I just haven't even known where to start. That all ends here, because I've decided to go with the beachside village of Antibes. It was one of my favourite stops along the Côte D'Azur. There was something quite quaint about it, with a slow and easy quality compared to some of the other bigger cities along the coast. If you only have a day, all you need to pencil in is a trip to Picasso's studio turned museum (you immediately understand why he chose to call this place home. *keep in mind that the musée closes between 12-2pm) and then park yourself on the beach. I would choose this spot above at Juan Les Pins; it was a gorgeous cove that was tucked away from the main coastal strip. I had the best baguette mixte (ham and cheese) of my trip in Antibes, so be sure to get yourself one of those too!
Monday, September 8, 2014
Weekend Project: creative gift wrapping.
For this weekend's project, I decided to add another creative gift wrap idea to this board on pinterest. Rorschach or ink blotting is such a simple way to make pretty wrapping paper for girls or boys, young and old. I stuck to three basic colours, but you can use any hued drawing ink you find at your local art store. I used a clean glass dropper (from an old bottle of facial oil) to drop a little bit of ink into the centre of the paper. This is just done on printer paper, which is easy to manipulate, but very messy! Make sure you put down something under your work that can get ink allllll over it; your hands will get some colour action too (but it washes off!). Once you've added your drops to the paper, fold it in half ink side in and smooth the ink out. Open it up to reveal your pretty design! You'll love it, I guarantee, and it's SO simple!
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Beyond the standard gallery wall.
|Photo by: Jeremy Greive 2013
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Labels: art, bohemian, collection, creativity, diy, exhibition, for the home, fun, home, inspiration, interiors, Justina Blakeney, styled by Nicole Valentine Don
Friday, September 5, 2014
I heart San Remo.
While vacationing in the South of France, we popped over one Sunday to Italy for lunch- crazy, I know! We headed to the seaside town of San Remo, which was only about an hour from where we were staying in France- Eze Bord Du Mer. It was amazing to watch the scenery change almost instantaneously as we crossed the border from France to Italy. France was more manicured, clean and ritzy, whereas in Italy there seemed to be more farmland, clothes on the line, colourful buildings in muted tones; a little rough around the edges, just the way I like it. We parked along the coast where all the kitsch little beach clubs are set up. It was a dark and moody day, which I think almost added to the charm. I didn't catch the name of the place with the red and orange umbrellas, but I am aspiring to one day sit up on the little rooftop and look out to the Mediterranean. I loved the colours of all the signage and the attention to detail- wrought iron gates in the shapes of clouds, sunshine (you'll see this motif a lot along the coast of France as well) and zig zagged waves? A ziga ziga ah! Because it wasn't exactly beach weather
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
spring has sprung.
we welcomed the first day of Spring Down Under and it really gave us a show- bright blue skies and warm weather. I'm actually a winter kind of girl myself, but I do love a change of season (and crave it to be like at home, where it's a significant change in smells, air, everything), so I appreciated the sunshiny atmosphere yesterday. I hope everyone is still enjoying their end of summer long weekend at home! #lineinthestone
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Take Your Bed Outside!
|Photo by: Fiona Galbraith
before you head out for the long weekend my friends of the North, check out my post for JB Est 1979 and see more of this beautiful outdoor bed project, HERE. Happy Long Weekend; wish I was there!!!
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Labels: best wishes, bohemian, creativity, diy, dream, Fiona Galbraith, fun, furniture, holiday at home, inspiration, Justina Blakeney, nature, outdoors, styled by Nicole Valentine Don
Friday, August 29, 2014
Missoni X Converse.
Missoni high top Chuck Taylor's? Yes please!! I'm coveting the far left, though I'd be happy with the far right (or any in between). I actually thought I would treat myself to a pair, but alas there are no size 6s left in either. Cute though, right?
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Face The Foliage X Moda Operandi.
my homegirl Justina Blakeney has been featured on Vogue.com this morning with her #facethefoliage series collaboration with Moda Operandi. she's always doing little things, big things, beautiful things, but this is h u g e! i consider her a mentor in a way and it has been so wonderful to observe her journey and growth and success- hooray! without having to make a conscious effort, she has encouraged me to push my own creativity and grow my brand (I'm sure I'm not the only person who feels this way). she has been so generous towards me, today I am very glad to share her with you!
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
5 ways to dress up your front doorway!
because this isn't the prettiest of interiors posts, I'm calling it an 'ideas post'. what can you do to jazz up your front doorway when you live in an apartment block? believe me, the first thing I would do is paint my front door if I could (I have already painted the inside half of it a buttercup yellow). I have re-arranged quite a few things in my rental, but I feel that painting the outside door would just be drawing too much attention to the many other changes I've made inside...which so far...no one has said anything about. phew! even if you have a drab coloured door that you have to live with, it doesn't mean you can't do wonderful things around it to make it more welcoming for yourself and your visitors.
Monday, August 25, 2014
seasonal floral crowns.
|Photography: Fiona Galbraith All crowns made by: Nicole Valentine Don
four seasons have come and gone since I started my floral crown series; I thought it would be fun to look back at some of my favourites. the top 3 images are winter, then 2 for each season thereafter (even though we technically did more). which one is your favourite? i think mine are still the cherry blossom antlers, but they wouldn't fit in the grid!
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Labels: collection, creativity, exhibition, Fiona Galbraith, floral crown series, flowers, inspiration, made by Nicole Valentine Don, nature, outdoors, photography, put a crown on it
Saturday, August 23, 2014
daydreaming of a canopy bed.
check out my latest post for JB Est 1979; 6 canopy bed ideas, HERE. dream town.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
flying houses.
i have long been a fan of the top image of the flying circus tent, but always assumed it was a Tim Walker photograph. when I stumbled upon these additional 'Flying Houses' by Laurent Chehere, I knew they would have an interesting reason for being.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Search For A Stylist contest.
well, the cat is out of the bag- I was announced last week as the WINNER of Inside Out magazine & The Home's Search For A Stylist contest!!!! Lucky me!! As the winner I get a job as Head Stylist at The Home, to style a real cover of Inside Out and $1000 dollars to spend at The Home, which I intend to entirely put towards french linen!!! I was very unsure when I first heard about this whole thing (I think it was shock...), but I made it through my first week of work and it was w o n d e r f u l. such a lovely team and so many creative ideas being pitched and produced on a constant basis- I am over the moon, truly. I will be sure to share some of my favourite projects on here with you all; stay tuned.
*above is the winning mock-up cover photo I styled, shot by: Guy Bailey, whom it was an absolute pleasure to work with.
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