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Well….the dust has settled.
Who am I kidding. The dust will be whipping thru the air for some time! The aftermath of a high school audition tends to linger and simmer into deep resentment, broken hearts and hurt feelings that snowball into entitlement issues, brazen commentary and yet more hurt feelings. Regardless of the length of the pre-audition pep talk….regardless of the post-cast list "open door"…..It's high school. It's gonna happen. Let's not forget that there is much to celebrate for all. Those that DID get in the cast…congrats! Those that barely missed it….congrats! You did great. But, you can't really have a dialogue with a piece of paper stapled to a bulletin board, right?
My wife (who is the director of this particular show) and I sat in the drama classroom with 20 hopefuls who were called back for round two. When we left, we were SO very impressed. Without pouring myself into specifics regarding each student, let me just say that I was surprised at the level of dedication that each student achieved. Truly, the cast could have been generated in a dozen different ways. I didn't envy my wife last night as she toiled away, sitting at the dining room table.
Of course, I chimed in from time to time. I'm pretty sure that's why she turned up the volume to the Cosby Show episode that we Tivo'd.
I love my wife because of many things…but one of the top ten reasons remains the fact that she's a stellar director. Far superior to anything I've ever offered in many ways. Her philosophies and HOW she executes her vision is VERY different than the way I do things. (But from a creative aspect…that's a good thing, right?) I think we compliment each other well. Her cast is brilliant. They will flesh out the farcical "CLUE" amazingly, I have no doubt. But I can't help but thinkg that it is the students that DIDN'T get the role today, that they thought they deserved (who may walk away gritting their teeth) that brings me to my blog today.
Emily and I have the unique privilege of working with very talented students. There is always a forum for dramatic arts: inner city, gold-plated suburbia…and, of course Summerlin….and there is never a short-handed supply of those who WANT to perform. (How many students went to sleep yesterday with visions of Prof. Plums dancing in their heads?? I argue: many.)
What we don't get is a consistent stream of opportunity for those interested. We chose, with great care, mind you, plays and musicals that will be appealing to patrons as well as performers, something enriching, something fun, something challenging……something borrowed, something blue! We have to think about marketability…who wants to play to an empty house. And on top of all that (and more) we're the ones to light the fire under those students who are on the fence as to whether or not they even have the confidence to attempt to get a role! (That's a hard fire to shovel coal into.)
That cast list is posted and the smiles will turn upside-down. The nervous hands will go limp. The tension will release. And emotion will take over. I will have 9th graders scorning 11th grades. Young hopefuls will turn into young hatefuls. And I will have students never return to the stage as a result. I argue that passion is never a bad thing, if it's about something you care about. (Imagine students having passionate feelings about something they believe in…might be a nice change.) It only when they lose sight of those beliefs do their passions turn into pains. Am I being too dramatic? How dramatic is TOO dramatic, when you're the drama teacher? I think I'm just being honest.
I want so badly to just…..shake these kids! (Reason #56 why Emily and I don't have kids yet!) How can someone SO talented….so dedicated….so thoughtful…..be so unbelievably clueless. I'm sorry for the reality check…but the fact remains, students DON'T get roles 90% of the time because they are OUT AUDITIONED….not because we don't think they're good enough.
"GOOD"….heh. Funny word, isn't it? Yet, it's used all the time in things like auditions. Students tend to think we're looking for something "good" in them. What they don't know….is that we already know there is. What we're looking for is a means by which to compliment the students by fulfilling the demands of the show…all the while, educating them. That's not as easy to say as "Good."
Granted…not all students are alike. I'm addressing a few, only. There will be those who sing praises regardless. I'm not even concerned or upset. Merely, I want all of my students to know that I believe in them. Mrs. Ball believes in you. We have Faith that win, lose, or draw….God has a plan for all of you. If that means not being a part of the High School Play "CLUE"….so be it. But, until we meet again onstage or off…you are always in our hearts and prayers, for we want you to succeed.
I love my students. I love my job. I love theatre. But, until the day comes that someone somewhere develops a less human way to cast a show that leaves everyone involved chipper….I will stand by my wife, and stand by the formula that is the audition. It works. It works very well. I hope some of the students who were in the room during auditions will selflessly reflect on what those who DID get cast did what was right in order to garnish that role. Until then….with my door wide open….I will continue to offer a shoulder, an ear and thoughtful consideration to anyone who wants to talk about drama, post-audition.
Counselor, I'm not….but I am a human being with feelings. And when my students are crushed….I'm crushed. I don't have the constitution to be any less a person.


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Startup of the work
Individuals who expressed their interest in participating the group
|Name (alphabetic order)
|Gunnar Andersson
|Volvo Car Corporation
|Lead Architect
|Manfred Bathelt
|Klaus Birken
|Bjoern Cullmann
|Jeremiah Foster
|Community Manager
|Pavel Konopelko
|Stephen Lawrence
|BIT Member
|Gianpaolo Macario
|Mentor Graphics
|EG-SI Architect
|Torsten Mosis
|Daniel Owens
|Philippe Robin
|PMO Lead
|Frederic Bourcier
|Wind River
|BIT Lead
|Vidyesh Nabar
|Marco Residori
|Mentor Graphics
|EG-LBS Architect
|Andreas Warnke
Initial meeting (conference call)
As not everybody interested in this group will attend the AMM,
we will start the BoF work with a conference call.
The call will be 2014-10-01, 10:00-11:30 CEST (as announced via genivi-dev email).
Later in 2014 (after the AMM), we could go for a F2F meeting.
If you want to attend, please ensure that your name is on the list below!
|Available on 2014-09-30, 13:30-15:00 CEST?
|Actual date: 2014-10-01, 10:00-11:30 CEST
|Klaus Birken
|Jeremiah Foster
|Gunnar Andersson
|Unfortunately no, attending a funeral.
|Yes, with hard stop at 11.30
|Pavel Konopelko
|Gianpaolo Macario
|Frederic Bourcier
|Philippe Robin
|Manfred Bathelt
|Stephen Lawrence
|yes, but hard stop @ 11:30 for BIT meeting
|Bjoern Cullmann
|Marco Residori
Proposal for the agenda of the initial call:
- Welcome and agenda review
- Collection of expectations of participants (as base for a scope definition)
- Review of the list of topics, additions where necessary
- Planning for a F2F meeting after the Detroit AMM
Collection of expectations of participants (as base for a scope definition)
- have a forum for discussing tool-related topics
- define a minimal set of tools for developing GENIVI-related systems
- present new tools and innovations
- group-scope: GENIVI-internal or public?
- documenting best-practice about using those tools
- define workflow/process/recipes how those tools are used
- based on the work in the team, it should be decided if a more formal group should be formed (e.g., EG Tools)
- distinguish between tools which are common (and open) and those which are differentiating (and cannot be shared)
- identify needs, provide good solutions regarding tools
- less formal process, more recipe and documentation (processes are defined by SAT and PMO)
- start a survey/poll to identify input on needs, document requests of member companies
- tool independence: tools should provide value, but not force anyone to use a certain tool (e.g., Eclipse)
- create a common tool-set
- maximize synergy between common tools (e.g., using the Eclipse-platform as common base for Franca/CommonAPI/Yamaica)
- common forum for GENIVI development processes
- provide public documentation about tools best-practice (available for anybody)
- requirements should be collected by the group
- discuss contents of VM image containing a GENIVI tool collection
- consolidate several layers of tooling currently available
- draw flowchart of the way GENIVI is currently developing software (and where the tools are located)
- ensure that tools (esp. SDK) fit to the GENIVI demo platform (part of the platform is the SDK)
- yocto baseline as early enabler for new developers
Review of the list of topics, additions where necessary
See below, direct editing.
This section is a draft - collected from the communication on genivi-dev. To be clarified during the initial meetings of the BoF.
The clustering in the sections below is also an early attempt to classify the topics into manageable chunks.
Modeling of Architecture and Interfaces
- UML modeling / Franca interface modelling in UML
- UML Franca interface validation tool
- EA Importer
- Yamaica tool
- Franca
- CommonAPI code generation tools
- component/instance model: Franca, CommonAPI and yamaica
- IoNAS (Autosar/GENIVI model transformations)
- Franca install automation using Vagrant
(create a virtual machine image which has Eclipse+Franca installed;
but also supports installing directly on your own machine without Vagrant)
Developing GENIVI systems
- SDK that will be delivered as part of the GENIVI demo platform project
- Common Development Environment topic initiated by SAT
- Debian system initiated by Jeremiah
- Gianpaolo's "easy-build" setup using Docker - a very good basis for creating a standardized yocto setup
Remark Stephen Lawrence, 2014-09-03:
Alignment with the GDP SDK is a good goal I think, although it may be a while yet
before we get good feedback on its utility. I'm thinking about the next steps for
the dev side of our platform so I'll be interested to hear where this project is
going and what problems it wants to solve.
Development methods / working environment
- sharing of how member companies are working today when developing linux based systems
Remark Gunnar Andersson, 2014-08-21:
Agree - it was an outcome from SAT F2F to interview companies and thus gather
more information. IIRC Aki got an action to clarify what the current best
practice and needs are from BMW. Of course, your preferred working
environment can simply be explained here on the mailing list as part of the discussion.
Remark Jeremiah Foster, 2014-09-08: I wanted to add some clarification to the three points above and add some additional information. I feel this is required based on new information from Bosch and their eCORE platform since their work overlaps some of GENIVI's work. Specifically, Bosch uses a Debian base and apparently incorporates GENIVI software into eCORE. While exact details need to be clarified it would seem that Bosch and GENIVI could each save each other work by collaborating at least on the packaging of GENIVI software. If GENIVI's software is already packaged by Bosch, perhaps we can use that in a Debian based Vagrant install that includes Franca and other development tools. Both Gunnar and Gianpaolo have done some work in this direction with Vagrant and Franca leaving the remaining work to packaging GENIVI software for Debian. As stated earlier, I'm happy to help in this regard, but only if the work is going to be reused.
We'll need to define the maintainership policy since we don't want to create unmaintained projects, but so far both Gianpaolo and Gunnar seem to maintain their projects and they develop against widely used GENIVI development environments so there is some promise there. We'd need to define how Bosch would contribute or how they would accept contribution if in fact eCORE packages are of interest to GENIVI. Obviously some of that work needs to be clarified by the SAT as well as EG Tools.
In short, there seems the resources to merge these three topics into an easy, cross-platform developer environment with tooling. This is close to an SDK and it seems quite possible the addition of Crosswalk / GNOME / Qt packages could turn it into a complete SDK.
I intend to create a document proposing an updated Common Development Environment based on Debian, eCORE, Vagrant, and EG Tools packages which I'll submit for review to SAT / EG Tools.
- DLT Viewer and plug-ins
- Document generator
General remarks
Remark Manfred Bathelt, 2014-05-14:
In my opinion GENIVI should aim to some standards for any tools that are related to GENIVI.
For example Eclipse as an IDE for tool integration makes life much easier for users, as they don´t have to maintain many several environments and all tools could use each other.
For current Franca/CommonAPI/yamaica stuff these advantages get quite visible:
- We all can use the Eclipse CPP compiler and editor features, Franca model implementation is used by CommonAPI-codegenerators and yamaica-transformations easily. Anybody can add functionality by just using the existing features.
- This way efforts to create new GENIVI contents are reduced significantly, and this also helps providing a convenient SDK environment to developers to produce more/better GENIVI code (just to mention the connection to the boards focus).
Remark Manfred Bathelt, 2014-09-08:
It could be very beneficial to use EG-Tools to further describe aspects of tool-integration, or some kind of tooling environment to simplify contributions of smaller tools.
Mission Statement
Tools Team Charter is currently under review.
This Team is interfacing or will interface with several already existing activities in GENIVI
High Level Tasks
|Define Mission Statement
|Define a Mission Statement for the Team,
|Define Workplan
|Define a Workplan for the Team,
During the first BoF Tools F2F meeting in January 2015,
we decided to have a bi-weekly, 90-minute conference call to continue our work
(we used a BoF Tools conf call poll to fix the actual time).
Face to face meetings
Action Items
Mailing Lists
|Access information
|Additional Information
The usage of a dedicated mailing list is to be decided.
see also: GENIVI Mailing Lists


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What never ceases to me about a PD James novel is its consistency. There is a very definite, distinctive way of handling the story and its amazing how PD James sets exacting standards and meets it every time.
This time the murder happens at a psychiatric clinic and the victim an adminstrative officer, Enid Bolam. Bolam being an administrator is not exactly popular among the staff and doctors making it difficult for Detective Adam Dalgliesh. As usual, the way the victim is found throws light on many suspects, including doctors, nurses and the staff who have their own reasons to hate her.
I thought a psychiatric clince was a very interesting place to set the murder. Being a crime thriller fan, it was interesting to see how James sets out the murder and plays it out at the clinic. Apparently, James had served a short stint working in such a clinic and therefore it comes as no surprise how she draws on an accurate picture about the politics that inhabits the working environment.
What works:
- The cast of suspects are drawn with care and detail. James' keen eye for human behaviour and insight into the workings of the mind works very well indeed.
- Reading PD James novel can be an eye opener in terms of life experience and leaves one a bit wiser about hows and the whys of human tendency.
What doesn't:
- Reading James' is not always easy. She tends to get a bit old schoolish and demands patience. For a contemporary crime thriller fan who does not have to "labour" in terms of lengthly paragraphs and detailed descriptions in novels of recent times it can get a bit trying.
- The writing gets a bit prosaic and once you are familiar with James' writing, you know you will have to trudge through the details before the story catches pace.
I haven't read enough PD James nove to say whether it is one of the best or not. However, if you haven't tried James yet, perhaps this may be a good place to start.


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Fresh Turkey 18 - 20 lb.
Most of our turkeys will be in this weight range. These will easily fit in your roasting pan. Smaller groups will have leftovers but these will feed a crowd as well. Lots of tender juicy dark and white meat!
Price per lb. $4.25
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[Sent to the Cambodia Daily in April 2006. Not certain, but probably not published.]
The article by Whitney Kvasager on Wednesday ("Some Skeptical About Positive EU Assessment") begins by stating that "[r]ights workers and observers" support the view of Yash Ghai over that of the European Parliament delegation regarding human rights in Cambodia.
However, the remainder of the article does not support that assertion.
It quotes only two people offering that opinion: Sok Sam Oeun, who believes that Yash Ghai has higher standards than the European Parliament, and Kek Galabru, who, as quoted, believes that Yash Ghai is less susceptible to jet lag.
These two are, presumably, the "rights workers" referred to in the article's opening sentence. But where are the "observers" backing Yash Ghai?
The only other Cambodian quoted in the article is Cheam Yeap. Since he is a member of the National Assembly, not a rights worker, he presumably qualifies as an observer. However, he believes that the European Parliament delegation gave a more accurate view than Yash Ghai, so he contradicts Kvasager's opening assertion rather than supporting it.
"Observer" is a broad term that might include everyone in Cambodia, so it is absurd to write as if there were unanimity among "observers".
Even if Kvasager really meant "observers of the human rights situation," that still doesn't solve the problem, because many such observers agree with Cheam Yeap that the European Parliament delegation, jet lagged or not, got it more right than Yash Ghai, and Kvasager hasn't told us of even one identifiable observer who believes the contrary.
I am not against journalists arguing a viewpoint. But writing "Observers say:" and then plugging in a political preconception is a travesty of journalism.


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2011 Cricket World Cup Final Betting - India v Sri Lanka
The Cricket World Cup Final is the biggest occasion in the sport and for the 2011 Tournament we will all be in Mumbai on the 2nd April to see which team can come out on top. It is a long hard tournament so whichever two teams make the showpiece game will be worthy of their place, it will be a huge betting game for punters to get involved with all sorts of makets on offer for cricket fans.
India v Sri Lanka Result
Saturday, 2 April 2011
Sri Lanka: 274-6 (50.0 overs)
India: 277-4 (48.2 overs)
India beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets


text: This all depends on how long you have been training for. Basically, advanced techniques like forced reps or drop sets can be used about 3 months after you have started training because that is when you typically hit a plateau. So if you feel like you need something changed, if strength or muscle gains have come to a halt, then advanced techniques may be good for you to try. Forced reps, where you have a training partner help you through a few additional reps after hitting initial failure, are a good place to start as long as you do not overdo them.


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The Day the Earth Moved
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Chapter 8. Investigation
"I wish to
report an alien abduction."
"I wish to report an alien abduction."
"NOW LOOK, Mr BOLTON, or E ERG, or whatever your real name is,
I'm a Detective Inspector, not a bloody psychiatrist, and if you waste
any more of my valuable time with this nonsense I will bang you up so
fast your feet won't touch the ground. Am I making myself clear?"
The policeman's eyebrows shot up.
"Romola Cassandra Spencer?"
"I do mind. I mind very much." The policeman stood up, kicked
back his chair and grasped Gerald by the lapels of his expensive armani
jacket. "NOW LOOK, MUSH, I've had about enough of this. I don't
know what your game is, but if you're not out of here in three seconds
I'm going to lock you up and throw away the key. Am I getting through
to you?"
"Shocking, Sir, shocking", said the policeman, dropping his
pen. "Who would have thought the teenage daughters of a peer of
the realm could be so hot — ahem, hot headed — as to sink to such depths
of depravity. This puts a very different complexion on things. It must
be investigated with the full rigour of the law. Under age sex is a
criminal offence. Under age sex with an alien is probably a hanging
offence. TWO dicks, you say? Shocking! Did you actually see them?"
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Indian stamp paper not valid in Jammu and Kashmir
A Correspondent in Delhi | November 04, 2008 19:50 IST
The returning officer of Bandipora rejected the nomination papers filed by a Kashmiri undertrial in Delhi's [Images] Tihar Jail on the grounds that the Indian stamp paper on which he had used is legally invalid in the state.
The undertrial, Mohammad Iqbal Jan, is a candidate of the Panthers Party, of Professor Bhim Singh, a Supreme Court lawyer from Jammu known for his legal battles in courts against unlawful detentions of Pakistani nationals in Indian prisons.
His lawyers say since Iqbal Jan had filed his papers from Delhi, he had no option but to use the Indian stamp paper as the J&K stamp papers are not available in Delhi. His case has been referred to the chief electoral officer, who is still undecided on whether to allow him to contest.
Iqbal Jan's family knows he can not win, however, they agreed to field him in the hope that his case and "illegal detention" may get highlighted in the course of the election campaign.
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For carving tableside, leg of lamb looks best if the shank bone is left in. For the stuffing, use country-style white bread or an Italian loaf with a light crumb; otherwise your stuffing will be heavy. You can make the lamb broth called for below with the bones and trimmings from the leg. Or you can use dry white wine or an easy mushroom broth made by soaking a small handful of dried porcini mushrooms in 1 1/4 cups of hot water for about 30 minutes. More Amazing Lamb Recipes
How to Make It
Preheat the oven to 400°. Toss the bread with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Spread the bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until dry and brown.
In a small skillet, warm the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the shallot, pancetta, mortadella and sage and stir over moderate heat until the shallot is soft, about 5 minutes.
In a bowl, combine the toasted bread with the lamb broth and let stand for 5 minutes. Add the pancetta mixture along with the cheese and mix well. Season the stuffing liberally with pepper.
Open the leg of lamb and season the meat with salt and pepper. Spread the stuffing over the meat and then re-form the leg, patting it into an even cylindrical shape. Tie the roast at 1-inch intervals and place in a small roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper.
Roast the leg of lamb on the top shelf of the oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes, basting with the pan juices every 20 minutes. The meat is medium-rare when the internal temperature reaches 125°. Let the roast rest for about 10 minutes, then carve and serve with the pan juices. (If the pan is dry, deglaze it by stirring in approximately 1 cup of water and boiling until the juices are well reduced and flavorful.)


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We're excited to share the official news that Kiwisaver fund Booster has made a significant capital investment in ARWC and has also acquired Waimea Family Estate Wines from the Nelson region to place in partnership with us.
Waimea Family Estate Wines was founded by the Bolitho family in 1993, which has driven a well-established, successful operation that has a number of synergies with ARWC, including a strong ethos around family and integrity.
The investment enables:
- Louis Vavasour to deliver his vision for the business he founded in 2007
- a focus on pushing boundaries to optimise quality, secure supply from key vineyards including developing special Vavasour family land sites, and create exciting new wines
- the ability to meet a broader spread of evolving consumer preferences – with the addition of the Waimea Estates and Spinyback brands to ARWC's portfolio, we can now offer over 10 varietals across six premium brands at different price points from two NZ regions, that both deliver to, and are distinct from, typical Marlborough/NZ wines
From here, it is business as usual for both companies as we look to build on the Bolitho family's success and ensure continuity at Waimea Family Estate Wines, while continuing to grow the ARWC business.
This is great vote of confidence in ARWC and Louis Vavasour.
Company website: ARWC


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Live Music at The Shack
"Caddy Shack Summer Stage program (hosted by the very popular local band Instant Rivalry) is a platform to showcase up and coming musicians and favourites from our community to locals and tourists alike. We are very grateful that Caddy Shack has included us in this fun summer event. Hope to see you there!"
Caleb and Megan Hutton are the fierce brother and sister duo Instant Rivalry. Winners of the 2015 Next Country Music Star, 2016 Ontario wide Back Roads Country Talent Search and 2015 /2016 CMAO New Faces Going Places showcase performers. The duo was born and raised in Prince Edward County, where they own a recording studio and production company called Back 40 Productions. They have opened and shared the stage with Jefferson Starship, Tanya Tucker, Clint Black, Corb Lund and many more. Their new country music packs a punch and has been praised by many industry professionals.
We have live music Thursdays from 7-10, and Sundays from 2-5, different artists each week.


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Why Wellness?
At SPPS, we care about our employees. Our aim is to invest in the health and well-being of our greatest resource... you! That's why we're offering the opportunity for HealthPartners-insured employees, early retirees and their covered spouses to participate in wellness programs to help them reach their wellness goals.
The SPPS Choose Well, Live Well Wellness program promotes a healthful and positive work environment and fosters a culture that supports healthful decisions through programs, courses, presentations and resources.
Why should you participate in the wellness program?
- Research shows that people who participate in employer -sponsored wellness activities are healthier and happier at work and at home.
- The Choose Well, Live Well program is a significant way to provide wellness role models to the students of the SPPS and the community of Saint Paul.
- Those who complete a health assessment and activity *could save hundreds, or even thousands of dollars on their health costs each year by earning the preferred benefit from HealthPartners
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I didn't realise until after I had my daughter how much excess I had put on. 1 to 1 and 1/2 stone. I'd gone from an 8 - 10 to a large size 12.
At that point I was going through domestic abuse and other troubles and didn't manage to do anything about the weight. After becoming a single mum and having no one to have my daughter so I could exercise, coping with the aftermath of a massive breakdown & the on going crippling depression for a few months after and coping with a worsening flare of my Crohn's & therefore further courses of medicinal steroids, I didn't find manage to loose the weight then either.
If anything I yoyoed between gaining and loosing another 1/2 stone.
Weight, despite how much it got me down, was not my priority then. Surviving the day was. As I got better psychologically I began to think about exercising again.
As I still had no one to leave G with so I could go for a run I decided to opt for work out dvd's.
I used to be fond of these a few years ago due to being very self conscious if running by myself, especially with not being quite the runner I used to be.
I used to favour Ministry of Sound work out collection. I love dancing or working out to music as it feels more like having fun rather than the slog of 40 mins to an hours hard exercise.
Now though I was looking for something serious to help really shift the weight and I'd heard people talking about 30 day shred by a trainer from America's biggest loser.
Jillian Michaels is one for circuit training which I'd read good things about and her work out's combined strength and cardio which is the best way for shedding the pounds quickly. I didn't need anymore convincing than that so got myself a copy after sourcing out where it was cheapest and set to it the next time I'd had enough sleep and G was napping. (This was well over a year ago when she would still nap).
At the time I was still going through a flare of Crohn's but I really was desperate to get fit again.
I felt really positive with the shred and although a bit tough when you get started on level 1 after no hard core exercise, I was enjoying it.
However with having to walk everywhere (no car and saving the pennies from bus fare) I would sometimes be too exhausted to do it after a long walk somewhere to get shopping or having taken G somewhere and then just generally looking after G and doing all the house work.
I kept on but I ended up falling down my very steep stairs at home one day and really damaging my tailbone.
I was in agony for a long time and the pain didn't fully go until a year later. This along with my worsening Crohn's resulting in me being hospitalised for a short while, put a stop to the exercise.
Over the next few months I still kept walking miles to save money and get things done but still in a flare I made myself incredibly unwell and landed back in hospital again at Christmas.
I have a lot of reasons to spur me on to lose weight.
I hate the way I look right now, my self esteem is rock bottom.
I fit in none of my nice clothes of which I had plenty. Instead due to being broke ever since I have been a bigger size I could only afford a few clothes and maybe one new item on a rare occasion. Leading to my clothes being worn over and over and me looking like a scruff bag. I hate being like this and want my old self back.
I want to feel happier with how I look. I want to have nice clothes and not be scruffy everywhere I go but especially as G will be starting school next year and I will have the dreaded playground pick up!
I want to eventually meet someone new and one reason I am avoiding a '10 years since we started uni reunion' is how I look.
Now I'm on a much stronger medication my Crohn's isn't taking over so much. My joints aren't so painful every day and I don't have daily blood loss I feel a bit stronger. I don't feel like an 80 year old woman every day I get out of bed (or maybe 90 when I get into bed at the end of a day).
I've finally been brave and got out my trainers and the hand weights and stuck good old Jillian on again.
G has her free preschool hours on a couple of afternoons a week which I usually use to get the shopping done, housework done and other non stop new errands that are always coming up.
When I was ill it would have been much more beneficial to rest and do something relaxing but if I don't get everything done who else will? Like when people tell you to nap when your baby does. Sometimes from sheer exhaustion I'd have to but if you did as others said you'd have no clean clothes, dishes, you'd be living in filth and rubbish, have no groceries, bills left unpaid.....the list goes on.
Now I'm feeling moderately better than I was I'm trying to get the workout done each time she's at nursery and occasionally after she's gone to bed if I'm not about to drop myself. It may not be how the 30 day shred is meant to be used but it will still help me build up my base level of fitness again and loose a few pounds. I also used two of Jillian's other tough but great work out's before I fell down the stairs last year. They are 40-50 minutes work out's and I can't jump straight into them or I won't have the strength to look after G or myself but I'm hoping I'll get there gradually.
After only 3 days of 30 day shred I'm already feeling a little stronger.
I had to take a rest day today as I had to walk into town and get the heavy grocery shopping and then get the housework done....on top of G being up almost all last night. I hope to get back on to it tomorrow.
I'm also trying to be more conscious of my food shops and now I'm coping better with my depression, stress and anxiety most of the time I'm doing better and not opting for the unhealthy quick fix.
It can be very hard finding the time/opportunity to exercise when you're a financially troubled single mum.
If I could choose I'd have my own gym at home and be on the treadmill whilst listening to some music or catching up with a tv show. Two birds....
A home swimming pool would also be great. I can but dream.....
I'm starting voluntary work and a course to help me get back into paid employment soon so I will have less time and energy to exercise then so I'm hoping to really crack down on my weight before then. I want to fit in my old clothes and wave my scruff bag days goodbye!
Do you find it hard to fit in time for exercise? Are any of you trying to lose weight too?
Let me know.
This is one of a few posts I am doing on the topic of getting back on track with health and fitness. If you have been unwell or not had the time to take care of yourself you might relate. Here are my other posts: Water Challenge and Hair Restoration.


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The Twenty Minute VC: Justin Kan, Partner @ YC, Founder @ Twitch.tv
Why VCs don't really do any real work
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@JustinKan is a Partner @ world renowned, @YCombinator. The birthplace of the likes of @Airbnb, @Reddit, @Dropbox, @Stripe, @Zenefits and many more incredible companies. Prior to YC, Justin co-founded @SocialCam, acquired by Autodesk for $60m and Twitch.tv, the world's leading video platform and community for gamers, acquired by Amazon for $970m in 2014. In Today's Episode with Justin You Will Learn: How Justin came to found Twitch.tv and then later made the transition into VC with YC? Having been a YC alum, how has Justin seen YC as an institution change over time? How have the interviews, demo days, mentoring arrangements altered? How can YC keep the same quality of startup treatment with the mass scaling taking place? YC always positions itself as an accompaniment to the VC industry, does the new $700m YC growth fund not directly compete against VCs? What 3 qualities does Justin believes all good investors must have? How has Justin looked to establish his own personal brand? What has worked and what has not? Justin is very bullish on Snapchat, why so? What makes Justin so excited for the platform? How does Justin use it to such success? What would Justin like to see change in the platform? Items Mentioned In Today's Show: Justin's Fave Book: Shogun Justin's Fave Blog or Newsletter: @Nuzzel & @TheInformation by @Jessicalessin
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Christmas Market Draws Downtown Shoppers
COLUMBIA - The First Presbyterian Church in downtown Columbia held its Christmas Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Other churches downtown are also in the holiday spirit and are holding markets of the same kind this weekend. This is First Presbyterian's third Christmas Bazaar.
Vendors of all sorts came to the market and offered a range of items for customers to buy, from jewelry to bath salts to photographs. There was something for all ages, as the market had many items for children too including stuffed toys, baby clothes and kid movies on DVD.
Marty Whitehead is the chairwoman of the bazaar and was pleased with the turnout this year.
"This is the first year they've had wonderful turnout with children, whole families have come in," Whitehead said.
Joyce Wesseldine with Exclusively Yours Jewelry said people were buying her earrings, necklaces and bracelets all morning.
The Global Market was also at the church with vendors supporting Fair Trade, an organization advocating partnerships in the international trading system.
Proceeds from First Presbyterian's Christmas Market will benefit Love INC., The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri and the church's scholarship fund.


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17th Annual Literary Festival
& High School Writing Contest
Come write with the pros. Read poems, short stories, novels and essays with some of today's leading writers. Join a workshop for feedback on your own work. Have fun with words! Register to attend or submit to the contest!
Who Can Enter
Featured Writers
Teague von Bohlen
Faculty Writers
Randy Brooks
If Not for These Wrinkles of Darkness
All current high school students are encouraged to participate.
What/How to Submit
Send your best poetry or fiction writing for consideration. Entries are limited to five pages per student.
Who Will Judge
All entries will be reviewed by Millikin University English faculty and the annual Literary Festival Team.
- 1st- $1,000 Millikin University Scholarship
- 2nd- $750 Millikin University Scholarship
- 3rd- $500 Millikin University Scholarship


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One of my seminary professors, who shall remain nameless, averred in class that Christianity in the first centuries was popular because it was exclusive. Like a country club. If just anybody can get in, why would you want to join? I've come to disagree with said professor's analysis, but I have to admit there are cases where the idea does apply. Country clubs, for example. Organizations that intend to improve society, however, have it in their best interest to have doors as wide open as possible. Otherwise it's a kind of hypocrisy. If Christianity wanted to make a better world, it soon realized, all takers should be welcome. That paradigm broke down fairly quickly, but at the beginning, I have the sense that all were welcome. So I was pleased to hear that the Boy Scouts have dropped their ban on gay troop leaders. Making a group that sets out to do a good deed a day exclusive heterosexual seems awfully backward. After all, gay leaders are nothing new. Why try to be exclusive?
Of course, the Scouts continue to disallow atheists. This is a fairly common, if medieval, marker of personal integrity. The Elks, last I heard, had few entrance requirements. One of the few stipulations, however, is that you have to believe in God. I don't know how that plays out for Hindu Elks. Perhaps the more the merrier. Somehow, I doubt it. Exclusive belief entry requirements are a way of weeding out questions before they're raised. Sheltering those inside from baleful influence among hoi polloi. We are better because we are different. Granted, these organizations go back to a time when theism, of sorts, was virtually a given in American society. Times have changed. Boy Scouts, it seems, are dragged into the future kicking and screaming.
I've always been impressed, by contrast, with the Girl Scouts' openness. No creedal requirements are in place. Atheist girls, Buddhist girls, girls who climb on rocks, any girls are allowed to join. The last three presidents (including Obama) have been Boy Scouts. Two prior presidents have been as well. You might think the organization could meet its pedigree requirements with ease. In my view, they might look to the girls to take a cue on how to make the world a better place. When I was growing up, I knew no atheists. I remember attending a funeral of a family friend who hadn't been a church goer, and that was pretty traumatic. As an adult I know many atheists and I trust them as much, if not more than, some of the religious I know. Would they be able to lead Boy Scout troops well? I have a suggestion—why not ask the Girl Scouts and find out?


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Archive for Randy Gray
Racist Richard Barrett calls fellow Racist Randy Gray "stupid", not just in those wordsPosted in cults, Hate, Jewish History, mentally ill, Online racism, racism, Religion, Uncategorized with tags court case, high school dropout, Randy Gray, Richard Barrett on June 1, 2009 by Michael Burks
KKK member Randy Gray begs for money – shut up and workPosted in cults, Hate, News, racism, Religion, Uncategorized with tags Randy Gray, Randy Gray KKK, Randy Gray Midland MI, Republican Precinct Delegate on March 18, 2009 by Michael Burks
Randy Gray is some overweight KKK member who has harassed and stalked me for the past year and half. Anyways, the loser lied on an application while running for an Republican Precinct Delegate. After being caught lying, he was kicked out of his "seat". Like the the high school drop out he is, he believes he was kicked out due to reverse racism.
I won't leave the link to promote his crap, but here is what he says taken from a racist forum. I will write in bold my two cents –
I was elected by the people of Michigan in my precinct as a Republican Precinct Delegate in the August 2008 election. I was sent an official notice to attend the Midland County convention to be held in November, I was met at the front door by the vice chairman and was handed a resolution that was passed for my removal. I wrote a complaint to the Michigan Republican Party, Michigan Civil Rights and the A.C.L.U. So far both the Michigan Civil Rights and the A.C.L.U. are unable to help in anyway.
Yes, you were elected after lying. You were too much of a coward to run as a open KKK member. Good, nice to see the people in Midland voted you out. Now stop wasting the courts time and get a life. They didn't want you. The ACLC takes on real cases that deal with free speech. Why would they waste their time on a case they will surely lose? You lied, got caught, too bad!
I'm a working man like everyone else, I was never going to get paid for my position and was going to continue my regular job as well as my elected position. I will be setting up a legal defense fund at the local bank for anyone that can help with donations. You can also send donations to my P.O. Box. The lawyer is a life long activist with his own law office.
If you work, then don't beg for money. How dare you insult people who work and obey the law and rules. You were kicked out for not obeying the LAW. Plain and simple. I guess not completing high school is why you can't seem to comprehend this.
The paperwork will be filed with the Federal Court and will cost around 250.00 to file.
The first step is to reverse the resolution and allow me to take part in my elected duties
LOL, are you short $250? If so, stop eating so much food pig gut!
He then adds some posts later –
I'm expecting the paperwok from the lawyer this weekend
The filing fee is 350.00
Fee to serve the papers is approx 100.00
any help would be appreciated
MMM, you claimed above it was $250, now you need $350… Stop going to buffets and over charging your credit!
The lawyer with the Knights was the first one to step up and help, Lawyer expenses can really add up quickly, He has never asked for any money, I can't control the current case law against me, With that said, If I take this to court, I could be sanctioned by the court and be forced to pay thousands of dollars If the parties are private then how was I able to run and win the election without any permission from the party, I'm a working man like everyone else with bills to pay, The system can print all the money they need and then pass the expense on the taxpayers, I don't have that option, I will not give in to these tyrants
You are giving in lol. You are begging for money. If you were so "tough" you'd fight like a man and stop crying about money like the coward you are!
I understand, we can't always help in every situation, If we the working class could abolish all these taxes they steal from us, we would be better off
Don't break the law and you wouldn't be in these types of "situations" lol.
The Republicans have rules against discrimination, it was ok for them to discriminate against me though, they violated their own rules, they violate our Constitution
Actually you violated the rules by lying! That would be like me doing jury duty by lying and telling the courts I believe all religions are "equal" since I only believe in following Jesus Christ. You lied! You violated the rules, not the Republicans!
I could go on. But I had my laugh today. What a reject!


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A Wrong That Must be Writed
Dear Readers,
Many of you have discovered, and alerted me to the fact, that the when they followed the links to the NCJ "best of Humboldt" ballot, (Urgent!!) they were told that they could not cast their ballot because they had already voted. Of course, I had already voted by the time I wrote the piece that included the links. After all, I had to know how the ballot worked before I could write about how to fill it out. However, everyone else who clicked the link was improperly denied their right to vote in the NCJ annual "Best of Humboldt" survey.
THANK YOU DEAR READERS, This abomination has been remedied. You can now follow this link to the NCJ website and vote for www.lygsbtd.wordpress.com as Humboldt's Best Blog
I cannot abide by this atrocity. Something must be done to stop the mass disenfranchisement of Like You've Got Something Better To Do readers. I mean, I don't really believe in democracy myself, personally, but I'll bet that most of you do. You were outraged at Florida's new voter ID law aimed at stripping millions of Black and Hispanic voters of their right to cast a ballot, weren't you? How do you like being victimized that way? I'll bet you're pissed! I'll bet you're ready picket the NCJ tomorrow.
Just hold your horses!! Before we disrupt their business with a loud and unruly crowd of angry blog readers, let's give the NCJ a chance to explain themselves, and make amends. Below, is a letter I sent to the editor of the NCJ explaining this entire catastrophe. I encourage all of you to also express your outrage at this injustice, by sending an email to the NCJ. Below my Letter to the Editor, I have included text that you can copy-and -paste into the email to help make your point.
For God's sake, cast your ballot for "Like You've Got Something Better to Do" in the NCJ readers poll. Find a recent copy of the NCJ and fill out the old fashioned paper ballot, or use your vast knowledge of computers to hack your way through that evil software. We still need to save NCJ readers from their yawning chasm of boredom. Despite this disaster, dammit, we still have a job to do.
OK, here's my Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
Hey, no fair! After casting my ballot in the annual NCJ Best of Humboldt readers poll, I included a link to the survey ballot on my blog "Like You've Got Something Better To Do" (www.lygsbtd.wordpress.com), encouraging my readers to participate in the survey. The NCJ website denied everyone who clicked that link access to the ballot, telling them that they had already voted.
"Like you've got Something Better To Do" readers should be allowed to vote in this survey, and deserve to have their votes counted. By now, most regular www.lygsbtd.wordpress.com readers who felt inclined to respond to your survey have already had their votes unfairly, unceremoniously, and wrongly rejected. This constitutes a travesty of justice, an assault against "Like You've Got Something Better To Do" readers, and a corruption of the democratic process. As a result, your survey is tainted, distorted, and skewed, even.
My blog, "Like You've Got Something Better To Do" www.lygsbtd.wordpress.com has been unfairly victimized, disadvantaged, and injured by the NCJ's flawed and intentionally discriminatory voter ID protocol. I am outraged that the NCJ would stoop to the kind electoral shenanigans that I expect from Florida republicans, just to keep their readers from discovering what many in Humboldt County already know, that "Like You've Got Something Better To Do" is the funniest blog in Humboldt County.
I know that's not really saying a lot, but still, you don't reject votes for Stars Hamburgers, or the North Coast Co-Op, even though you leave stacks of paper ballots in those establishments, and you shouldn't dis "Like You've Got Something Better To Do" readers because they found a link to the ballot at the blog.
Sincerely, John Hardin,
Now, here's some text you can use in your own letter to the NCJ
Dear Editor,
I am outraged. I attempted to cast my ballot in the NCJ Best of Humboldt reader survey, and was told, quite incorrectly, that I had already voted. I was reminded to cast my ballot by my favorite blog "Like You've Got Something Better To Do". I thought it was sweet that John Hardin encouraged so many people to participate in your silly survey. You should thank him for drawing so much attention to your stupid little contest. You should be ashamed of yourself for how you treated me and other "Like You've Got Something Better To Do" readers.
Sincerely, (insert your name here)
or try this one:
Dear Editor,
How dare you! How dare you tell me that I already voted in your survey! I did no such thing! I am outraged! I am angry! I am pissed! ….and I am waiting for further instructions.
Sincerely, (insert your name here)
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Suresh, The spirit of 6.13, reflecting the current thinking, is to call out the administrative aspect of security. In its general sense, it's open to "reasonable" interpretation within the premise of how ws ser should be managed (or administered). Not unlike other requirements in other goals, the devil is in the details, and they will be fleshed out in the WS Sec WG sessions. At the moment, I'd say security auditing will not be part of it, because there's a separate req for auditing. Cheers, Joe Hui Exodus, a Cable & Wireless service ========================================================== -----Original Message----- From: Damodaran, Suresh [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 10:28 AM To: Joseph Hui; firstname.lastname@example.com Cc: ECKERT,ZULAH (HP-Cupertino,ex1); firstname.lastname@example.com; email@example.com; firstname.lastname@example.com; firstname.lastname@example.com Subject: RE: proposed AC018 rewording Joe, What is meant by "security management in 6.13?" I can interpret it in several different ways: broadly security administration, enforcement, and/or monitoring. More specifically, a) the definition of security attributes such as "signatureRequired" b) the composition of security attributes for specific web services and their interactions c) trust management (private key storage, secret key storage, certificate validation including CRLs) d) security auditing (monitoring) e) other security administration ... What is the current thinking on what is meant by security management? cheers, -Suresh Sterling Commerce -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Hui [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 11:21 AM To: firstname.lastname@example.com Cc: ECKERT,ZULAH (HP-Cupertino,ex1); Damodaran, Suresh; email@example.com; firstname.lastname@example.com; firstname.lastname@example.com; firstname.lastname@example.com Subject: RE: proposed AC018 rewording I would think it should stay with the sec goal and let WS Management set a reference pointer to it. It made much sense to me in light that there would be a new WS Sec WG to be formed, or very likely to be formed considering the pushback against the group's immediate formation. So the F2F upshot was inconclusive. I'd suggest those who were in favor of relocating to air their view now and move to change the doc; else the WG should conclude to let it stay within the sec goal by default. Joe Hui Exodus, a Cable & Wireless service ========================================================= -----Original Message----- From: firstname.lastname@example.com [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 8:58 AM To: Joseph Hui Cc: ECKERT,ZULAH (HP-Cupertino,ex1); Damodaran, Suresh; firstname.lastname@example.com; email@example.com; email@example.com; email@example.com; firstname.lastname@example.com Subject: RE: proposed AC018 rewording Joe, I really think that the security management requirement should stay with the security goal. I thought that was the net of the F2F, but it was hard for me to know for sure. Heather Kreger Web Services Lead Architect STSM, SWG Emerging Technology email@example.com 919-543-3211 (t/l 441) cell:919-496-9572 Sent by: email@example.com To: "ECKERT,ZULAH (HP-Cupertino,ex1)" <email@example.com>, "Damodaran, Suresh" <firstname.lastname@example.com>, Heather Kreger/Raleigh/IBM@IBMUS, <firstname.lastname@example.com>, <firstname.lastname@example.com>, <email@example.com> cc: "WSA W3C Public (E-mail)" <email@example.com> Subject: RE: proposed AC018 rewording Hi Heather & Zulah, Nice work! I've got a heads-up for you that the following may be headed your way. As you may recall, during the Paris F2F, there was the mention that we might want to relocate under AR018 the admin/management related security requirement, i.e. D-AR006.13 Where a web service provides security features in line with AR006, it SHOULD provide the ability to manage that security in a meaningful way. So, to the working group and the public, I'd like to suggest we start deliberating between: 1) keep the issues of administering/managing WS security in the Security section; or 2) incorporate them into the WS Management section, as D-AR018.x. Cheers, Joe Hui Exodus, a Cable & Wireless service =================================================== -----Original Message----- From: ECKERT,ZULAH (HP-Cupertino,ex1) [ mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 12:10 PM To: 'Damodaran, Suresh'; 'email@example.com'; email@example.com; email@example.com; ECKERT,ZULAH (HP-Cupertino,ex1); email@example.com Cc: WSA W3C Public (E-mail) Subject: proposed AC018 rewording Hi All, Here is a proposed rewording of AC018 from Heather and Zulah. Comments? Zulah ---------------------------------------------------------------------- AC018 Enables the management of web services AC018.1 Ensures that implementations of the Web Services Architecture are manageable. AR018.1.1 Define a base set of standard metrics for architectural components and their interactions accompanied by guidelines for measurement. AR018.1.2 Define a base set of standard management operations for Web Services Architecture implementations. Management operations includes, but is not limited to, support for configuration control and lifecycle control. AR018.1.3 Define a base set of management events to be issued by the Web Services Architecture implementation. AR018.1.4 Define a standard methodology for accessing management capabilities from the Web Services Architecture implementation. AC018.2 Ensures that implementations of the Web Service instances are manageable. AR018.2.1 Define how a web service should expose web service specific metrics, configuration, operations, and events. AR018.2.2 Support the discovery of web service management capabilities. AR018.2.3 Define a standard methodology for accessing management capabilities of a Web Service through the Web Services Architecture implementation. AC018.3 Ensure that at least the following types of management applications are supported: Performance Monitoring, Availability, Configuration, Control, and Service Level Agreements.Received on Thursday, 20 June 2002 14:09:45 UTC
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Dear Parents and Carers,
Just a brief note from me today to wish you all a very happy half term break! I'm going to hand you over shortly to the group of 7 children who, as part of today's Fluffy Friday, are seeing how it feels to be headteacher for the day. As part of their responsibilities, I've asked them to write today's newsletter. I'm looking forward to the second half of the summer term which is jam-packed with different activities, residential visits, Sports Day (see the important junior school notice from Nick, our sports leader below) and end of year celebrations. I'll see you all on Monday 4th June.
With best wishes,
Over to our heads for the day:
Hello! This is two of the seven responsible headteachers today. We're just going to tell you a bit about how much fun your kids have been having. As we walked around Holy Trinity Pewley Down we saw many happy faces and smiles! We visited both sites and a lot of fun and laughter and shouts of joy were heard. I'm sure your child had a great time. Do ask them about their brilliant day (from Jimmy and Zi).
Today at Holy Trinity, the children have been doing so many different things: board games, weaving, movies, mask making and racket sports. All the children we asked really enjoyed their day. They were making new friends, and learning new things. Most would recommend their activity to others and would do the same activity again next time! We would love to tell you more, but we can't fit it all on this page! (from Jemima and Nathalie).
Hello, it's Thew and Tomas here. We've been looking at other people's Fluffy activities. As we walked and asked questions, we saw a lot of happy faces and joy filled the air. After that, we went to Pewley and asked the children some questions. We saw the Pewley Playmates, our Y6 friends, helping out the younger ones. The children were really entertained by a Tom and Jerry film while they ate their fruit snack! (from Thew and Tomas).
Some of the children I met had a great time at Fluffy. At Pewley, their favourite things were to play in the sand pit, play on the iPads, play football, painting and dancing! At HT, the people at iMovies were enjoying making films and having fun. When I went to Mad Masks, they enjoyed showing me their masks and they were learning drama skills, as well as working with new people. At Racket Rallies I interviewed Jake and he said that he'd learnt that lots of people played differently. He'd had a great time! I hope that everyone enjoyed this Fluffy and had a fabulous time. Enjoy your half term holiday (from Toby).
School is closed for Half Term next week (28 May to 1 June).
Tick information
We have had a couple of reports of ticks being found on children. It's that time of year and most patches of long grass can pose a problem. Please ask children to wear long trousers in long grass, and if a tick is found, seek medical advice so that it can be removed safely to avoid long term problems. Do take a look at the NHS guidance found here (www.nhs.uk/conditions/lyme-disease) and if your child was out and about for Fluffy Friday, make sure you notice if they've picked up any ticks!
Accommodation needed
We are hoping that a Spanish teacher from our partner school in Aguilar de Campoo is going to join our staff for a year from September. He is keen to live fairly locally and is ideally looking for some kind of self-contained accommodation. Please email Helen Pronger if you think you could help.
Healthy Living Week, 4-8 June
A reminder that Healthy Living Week starts straight after half term and children should wear their PE kit to school every day that week (trainers, house t-shirt, shorts or joggers, jumper).
Golden Boot Challenge
We are again taking part in the Golden Boot Challenge designed to encourage greener ways of travelling to school such as walking, scooting or parking further away and then walking. The children's usual mode of travel was recorded on the 'baseline day' last Friday, and we will now be asking them how they come to school on Friday 8, 15, 22 and 29 June. The class with the highest 'green scores' will win the Golden Boot trophy.
'Run to Rio' update: Last week (week 5) we ran 554 miles.
Marcus Spicer, Beech Class, has lost his green, dinosaur print raincoat and his Nightingale school jumper – both items are named.
Menu: (week 1 beginning 4 June)
Mon: Spaghetti Bolognese or Vegetable Bolognese; Fruit Crumble with Custard
Tue: Thai Chicken or Mild Vegetable Curry with Saffron Rice; Chocolate Sponge with Chocolate Sauce
Wed: Roast Turkey with Roast Potatoes & Gravy or Roasted Vegetable Tart; Jelly
Thu: Sausage or Vegetarian Sausage with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy; Fresh Fruit Salad
Fri: Fish Fingers & Chips or Homemade Pizza; Rice Pudding
Available daily: Selection of seasonal vegetables, salads, jacket potatoes and bread. Yoghurt, milk and fresh fruit.
Dates for your diary:
Monday 4 June: School re-opens
Wednesday 6 – Friday 8 June: Year 4's residential trip to Bentley Copse
Thursday 7 June: Sleepover meeting for Year 3 Parents
Tuesday 12 June: Tempest Photography in for class photographs for Years 3–6
Monday 18 – Friday 22 June: Year 6's residential trip to Preston Montford
Cancelled clubs week commencing Monday 4 June:
Wednesday 6 June: Shakespeare Club for Years 4, 5 and 6
Exciting news about Sports Day!
After much consideration we have decided to change the way in which Sports Day will run this year. Year 3 and 4 will have their running races from 11 – 12 and Year 5 and 6 will have their races from 1.30 – 2.30. We will then bring out the Year 3 and 4 children again to take part in the relays and tug of war with the rest of the school at 2.30. After that we'll have the results presentation with all of the children together. We understand that this may make the day longer for parents with children across the school, but we do believe that it will offer the children a better experience of the day. If you have any questions regarding this you can contact Nick at firstname.lastname@example.com
Bikes in school
We're enjoying seeing some of our older children arriving at school on a bike. Would you please remind them however to dismount from their bikes before cycling into the school carpark. It's a very steep slope to come down at speed, the surface is loose and difficult to navigate, and it would be dreadful to collide with any cars or delivery vehicles that aren't expecting to see cyclists as they turn in through the gates.
Online safety advice:
I am sure that you noticed the attention that the computer game 'Fortnite' has been gaining from media outlets across the UK at present. Concerns have been raised about the suitability of the content for primary school children, the addictiveness of the gameplay and the possibility of contact with unknown individuals. At school, we too have observed some alarming trends linked to those children playing the game over the last month. Players are regularly attending school noticeably more tired than usual, hampering their ability to focus on lessons. In addition, those children are struggling with creative thinking, even to the point where they find it challenging to join in with conversations about other topics, instead seeking to steer dialogue back towards Fortnite. Ultimately Fortnite has a PEGI 12 rating and this fact, combined with the concerns detailed above mean that as a school we strongly suggest that you do not allow your child to play. Please get in touch with Tom, our online safety lead if you have any questions or concerns.
No fixtures currently.
Laura Sutton
HTPD Sports Co-ordinator
Follow us on Twitter: @HTPDSport
Menu - Week 1
This lunch menu is also available on the website under the 'Weekly News' tab
Summer fair and festival SATURDAY 16 JUNE, 3 – 6pm
When we get back from half term, preparation for the fair will be in full swing and we'd love your help with the following:
We will also be asking you to sign up on our BBQ boards to indicate your food preferences so we can get an idea of quantities needed.
We are still looking for:
someone to run our drumming workshop or another fun workshop for the children to enjoy such as music, circus skills ….. Please let us know if you know anyone who might be able to help.
some enthusiastic teenagers to run our tattoo and nail bar.
If you have any ideas please email Laura: email@example.com.
HTPD Family Fun Run
Thanks to everyone who supported the Fun Run. It was wonderful to see such a large Pewley contingent! Congratulations to everyone who made the effort to run on such a warm day. You were fantastic! Thanks to all those who helped in any way, particularly the dedicated team selling cakes and manning the bouncy castle.
GDPR – (General Data Protection Regulations) Important, action required
In order to comply with new data regulations we would be so grateful if you could opt-in to the recent email sent out by class reps. This will enable your class reps to send you emails about social, fundraising and community events and activities and other things you might like to get involved with such as end of term collections. Please, please opt in!! Thank you.
Weds 13 June – evening drinks at The Britannia
Thurs 5 July – evening drinks at The Britannia
Monday 17 June – coffee morning at Caffe Nero (House of Fraser)
Tuesday 18 July – coffee morning at Caffe Nero (House of Fraser)
Year 1
Friday 8 June - Evening drinks, The Albany Pub 8pm
Friday 6 July – evening drinks, details to follow
Tuesday 10 July – Coffee morning at G-live straight after drop off
Year 2
Thursday 12 July - End of term food and drinks at Ye Olde Ship Inn, Portsmouth Road
Cookie and lolly sales will start after half term, kicking off with Walnut class on 8 June.
Don't forget you can find out more about what's happening by visiting us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FOPSFriendsofPewleyDownSchool/
Coming soon...
BEC-Art Workshops for 7-12 year olds run once a month in Guildford on Saturdays in term time from September. 9.30am class (approx 9-12years), 11.45am (approx7-10years) and 2.30-4.30pm (approx7-12years) 1 space available at 9.30, 4 spaces at 11.45 ansd 2 spaces available at 2.30pm (max 9 in each class) . 5 one hour workshops cost £55 or 5 two hour workshops cost £85 (this includes January 2018). All quality materials included & one and half hour classes also available. We will be using watercolours (8 Sept), 3D paper books (6 Oct), using acrylic and acetate(3 Nov), gilding (24 Nov) & acrylics(5 Jan). Please contact Becca Clegg (mum of Izzy in 6J) firstname.lastname@example.com for more info. www.facebook.com/BecArtGroup shows recent work and the itinerary for the rest of the academic year.
Sunday l July - HTAG (Holy Trinity Amenity Group) are holding a Teddy Bears Picnic on the Downs. Bring your own picnic and if you have one, a game or toy to share. Meeting at midday by the trig point/lookout. There is also a Butterfly Walk and Talk led by Peter Curnock on the same day at midday, meeting at the same place. A short walk and an opportunity to hear about the butterflies and plants in this area and also the conservation work carried out by the Pewley Volunteers. Any questions about the picnic or talk, please contact Kate on 07981 814917.


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I am not a hash-tagger. I could probably count on one hand how many I've used them over the last few years since they have become a thing. However, I may be becoming a convert. Chandler, one of our RIAO friends, created this one and you can check her out here. Dr. Standard really has the perfect moniker for such things.
Now back to he who has been #standardized, over and over again… Nicholas is doing really well post op. Super Leg surgery was on Wednesday. Today he is being weaned off his epidural and so far so good. He's eating some, drinking well, sleeping a lot and generally handling this experience like the champion he is.
As for what Super Leg means, in Nicks case it involved a lot more knee work than I thought. Dr. Standard too a piece of Nick's IT band and made him an ACL, he tightened the ligament he gave Nick in his first super knee surgery and he cut off a flap that was a meniscal tear and was probably causing Nicks popping an pain.
Nick also got a 2nd eight plate to correct his valgus so he has 2 now.
The Precice rod was removed.
Nicholas ankle and foot got the super treatment as well. His heel was brought down so he no longer has the rocker bottom and his ankle was fused.
On the left he had staples and a screw put in to stop the growth of his tibia. These things are removable if his growth trajectory changes and nothing was done to his femur but that can be at the age of 14. So we can watch his growth and see what happens.
Today Nick's post op splint was removed and a cast put on. Allison did that and it went so much smoother than I thought it would. Usually removing anything is stressful but it went great. Nick has a temporary brace for his knee but a more specific one should be coming this afternoon. Dr. Standard does not want him to bend his right knee for the first 2 weeks post op and then he will start bending gradually. For Nick's left leg we have already received exercises and started them yesterday with the help of PT. Inpatient PT and OT help so much through this process. They are so understanding and really got Nicholas going despite his reluctance. This time he didn't resist too much though and he realized pretty quickly that for his left leg moving and bending felt kind of good.
After taking some steps and getting into the reclining chair also known as my bed for the last few days, Nick is asleep. If all goes well he could be released tomorrow. He's had his sushi. He's up and moving. As long as his pain stays managed we should be good to go tomorrow. Super leg inpatient stay almost complete. #superleg, #nofibulanoproblem, #standardized, #tiredbutsupergratefulmothersigningofftotakeanap


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OBJ joins the Boy Meets World Tour.
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr was in England over the weekend for Drake's "Boy Meets World" Tour when Young Thug called him up on stage to be a featured dancer, which must've been like a dream come true for #13.
As we know, Odell never turns down and opportunity to dance whether he's in the endzone or on stage in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans across the pond.
After making his debut on stage with Young Thug, OBJ kept the party moving at a nearby nightclub with soccer superstar Paul Pogba. Check out some of that footage below.


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You turn to Elder Kejak, silently pleading with him to get you out of this mess. Now, if any time, would the perfect moment to break character and take charge of this discussion. You have seen Elder Kejak end an argument with a single look.
The secretary clears his throat. "Lady, Indarni, as I said earlier, I don't have the authority to agree to any marriage contracts on Svante's behalf."
You groan and slam your head into the edge of the table. Fucking adults are useless.
The Shogun's secretary continues in that annoying reedy voice. "I can bring your proposal back to my…."
"I'm not marrying anyone, you hag." Aiko glares down the table at the ancient Air Aspect, fork gripped in her hand like a spear.
The air cracks with static electricity, standing your hair on its end. "Ungrateful child, if it wasn't for Lady Chiyoko and her father, you would not be sitting at my table. You are in no position to turn down any match."
You open your mouth to say something, but Elder Kejak puts his hand on your arm. He shakes his head no and watches the two Dragonblooded quarrel. Mei Mei leaps upon your lap and shivers.
"I don't care if you match me with the Immaculate Dragons themselves." Aiko declares. "I will not be bred like a dog."
"Blood always tells. This ill breed child will end up just like her mother – a traitor." The breeze picks up, sending the crystal glassware tumbling down the table. Masaru and Yi retreat to under the table. Chiyoko grabs Aiko's hand and whispers in her ear.
Aiko ignores Chiyoko and stands up, knocking her chair over. "I am nothing like my mother."
A red paper crane flutters though the brisk breeze surrounding Raijin Indarni. Reva plucks it out the air and unfolds it. "Mother, you have a message."
"Hui and the rest of the northern gents have loose morals. The next Shogun needs to go north and bring the Dragonblooded in the whole direction into line. The lack of discipline among the legions there is an affront to the Immaculate…."
"Mother!" Reva interrupts. "The Shogun has requested your presence."
The winds falter. Indarni closes her eyes. "Tell her I will be there." She replies in a soft tone. She picks up Ling Ling and heads for the door.
"Lady Indarni?" Chiyoko approaches the ancient Air Aspect. "May I come with you?"
Indarni nods. "Zheng will be pleased to see you." Long robes swirling, she leaves the room. Chiyoko and surprisingly Aiko, follow.
Masaru pops his head out from under the table. Seeing his grandmother has left the room, he motions it is clear to his brother and sits back down at the table.
The secretary sighs and picks a piece of crystal out of his teacup. "Who's ready for dessert?"
What do you do?
- Follow Chiyoko and Aiko to see the Shogun
- You have had enough "Politics" for one day. Excuse yourself and explore the manse.
- Other


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Hey guys! It's Valentine's Day! Great, huh?
So, let's talk about getting dumped.
There are three things I like to do when I'm freshly single: watch High Fidelity on repeat, plan getting a tattoo, and drink a bottle of wine while listening to Deja Entendu in the dark.
Seriously though, there is just something really satisfying about self-pity, and if like me you'll be spending this evening drinking beer with your solo mates in Hooters, only to stumble home alone singing Paramore come midnight, then this playlist is for you.
Here's to misery.
You can't really have a playlist about heartbreak and not put in some Los Campesinos! New album Hello Sadness is perfect to warp any break-up to, so here's the title track to begin.
The lyrics in this track are so brutal and exactly what you want to hear when you've been chucked. His voice alone is depressing enough.
Bonnie Bear, back from that album that didn't count. Such a stark song and words that cut.
No matter what issue of the heart Robyn sings about, she always finds a way of telling it like you've never heard. Also, I ran out of tracks and couldn't fit in any emo so this is the only one you can throw down to, sort of.
Sharon Van Etten really knows how to turn her pain into something productive. God, this song is amazing.
I don't really know what she's singing about, as with the majority of LWB's tracks, but it's just so barren I'm going to pretend it's miserable.
Look into James Murphy's sad eyes and tell me you can't feel this song in the pit of your stomach.
This track is so beautiful it took me forever to realise just how gutting and raw the lyrics really are.
You can almost feel the hurt in her voice, and the words echo that newly single self-destructive streak to perfection.
Perfume Genius to end, just to remind that there are people with a lot more pain out there… and that his next album is going to blow your heart from your chest.
And if you need some more? Here's the rest:
Brand New – OK I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Don't
Airborne Toxic Event – Sometime Around Midnight
The National – Cardinal Song
Dry The River – No Rest
Death Cab For Cutie – I Will Follow You Into The Dark
Rilo Kiley – Portions For Foxes
Glassjaw – Pretty Lush
The Smiths – How Soon Is Now
Girls – Saying I Love You
Lykke Li – Sadness Is A Blessing
Rufus Wainwright – Vicious World


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Laura Tucker
Laura's journey with yoga began about 4 years ago while attending the University of Oklahoma. Like many, she was drawn to yoga because of the physical benefits and quickly became hooked after experiencing the mental and emotional benefits. While in school, yoga served as an escape from the stress of student life. After graduating and returning to Fort Worth where she was born and raised, Laura once again resorted to yoga to unwind from her 8-5 desk job where she quickly realized that sitting at a desk all day was not her destiny.
In June of 2013, Laura traveled to Costa Rica where she received her RYT 200, diving deeper into the history and philosophy of yoga, mediation, and Ayurveda. On top of studying yoga, Laura graduated with a Master's degree in Counseling and Development from Texas Women's University. From this, she hopes to combine her knowledge and passion of counseling and yoga to help others realize their potential and live out their dreams.
One of the greatest lessons that Laura has learned from yoga is how to feel, and most importantly, that it's ok to feel. Through the practice of yoga we can learn to stop hiding from those emotions that we find uncomfortable and embrace any and all feelings that arise, trusting that everything happens for a reason. In her classes, Laura aims to create a space in which students can disconnect from the outside world and connect to their mind, body and soul. Students often leave her classes feeling more alive and connected to their true nature.


text: Good article. Prince is my favorite from that time period also. He is a genius. The first photo reminds me of how much I didn't like him until I heard 'When Doves Cry'. Before that song came out, Prince looked too much like a girl. My sister loved him. After I seen his movie 'Purple Rain' I was forever a loyal Prince fan. Thereafter, he came out with unforgettable hits.


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NFL: League planning on Vikes-Bears outdoors
Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The prospect of winter football's return to Minnesota – the mountains of snow, the vapor of exhaled breath, the courageous fans braving the elements – sounds great to the NFL.
But the fabled frozen tundra of the pre-Metrodome days doesn't sound nearly as good to the Vikings and Bears, who say the league may be downplaying the injury risk of a rock-hard field at TCF Bank Stadium for Monday night's game even as labor negotiations include a proposal for a longer season.
"The whole season has been talked about – player safety, player safety, player safety," Vikings linebacker Ben Leber said Thursday. "We're talking about going to 18 games. And then they're going to say, 'Hey, go play on some concrete and enjoy yourselves.' If that's the surface we have to play on, then we'll play it. But I think those things need to be addressed."
Hours earlier, the NFL said the University of Minnesota's outdoor stadium remained its preferred venue for a game displaced by the Metrodome's snow-damaged roof. Heating coils under a tarpaulin will be used in a bid to thaw the artificial grass field at TCF Bank Stadium at least a bit for a night game expected to be played in single-digit temperatures.
"We are planning on playing here," NFL VP Eric Grubman said as dozens of workers worked nearby to clear snow and ice from the stadium. "If we can't, at that point we'll figure out what we'll do next."
Grubman called football a "cold-weather sport" and noted that several other NFL teams including Buffalo and Kansas City play in outdoor stadiums with no heating systems to keep their fields warm.
Grubman was in Minneapolis to tour the university stadium, which he described as "terrific" after laying eyes on it. He also looked at the Metrodome, where repair work was temporarily halted because of unsafe conditions four days after the roof collapsed under the weight of snow and ice – an accident that forced the Vikings to play this week's game in Detroit (a loss to the Giants) and a lot of scrambling to figure out the logistics for the NFC North game against Chicago.
Grubman declined to talk about backup plans or deadlines for a final decision because, he said, they wouldn't come into play unless TCF is deemed unsuitable. He said ESPN, the game's broadcaster, had signed off on TCF Bank Stadium and team officials in Indianapolis and Atlanta both said they had not heard from the NFL about hosting the game.
The plan, however, isn't exactly going over well with every player.
Bears safety Chris Harris said he understood why the Vikings want to play their home finale in Minnesota "but at the end of the day you've got to be safe."
"The NFL is cracking down on all this player safety and fining people $75,000, $50,000 for a hit because they want the game to be safer," Harris said. "I don't think it's very safe to play on a frozen field."
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, who suffered a concussion in a game earlier this season, said the condition of the field was "the main concern with the guys in the locker room."
"We don't want to go out there and play on a concrete-type surface," Cutler said.
University officials said they planned to use a tarp over heating coils to soften the field before the game, which will come on the 29th anniversary of the Vikings' last home game played outside at Metropolitan Stadium in 1981.
A spokesman for the NFL Players Association said the union will monitor the issue and that "the health and safety of our players is paramount," director of communications Carl Francis said.
Bears kicker Robbie Gould, the team's union representative, said no formal complaint was planned.
"There will be no protest," he said. "The bottom line is as players we want to make sure that it's a safe environment to play in. So as long as the environment is safe and the conditions for the field are safe, then obviously the show must go on."
Rookie Vikings quarterback Joe Webb, who may start the game, said he hasn't played in freezing conditions before.
"They say we play at that Minnesota stadium, you're just going to have to live with it," said Webb, who played college ball at Alabama-Birmingham. "If God wants to change the weather on me, then that would be fine, too."
Leber said the Vikings will stay a home-field advantage of sorts.
"But it is kind of funny that it's been such a big deal this year about player safety then this issue comes up and I think it's kind of getting swept under the rug a little bit," he said.
TCF Bank Stadium seats 50,000 fans, which means about 14,000 ticket-holders could be out of luck on Monday night. The Vikings said ticket-holders would be seated on a first-come, first-served basis until the stadium is full. No alcohol will be served.
Vikings marketing executive Steve LaCroix said the team expected some ticket-holders to stay away due to the cold. The team set a Saturday deadline for people to turn in tickets for refunds to give them an idea of Monday's likely crowd.
LaCroix said there's also room for about 2,000 fans to stand in an open area on the stadium's west end, meaning they'd be about 12,000 seats short if every ticket-holder showed up.
"We think it's going to be great. It's nighttime football, it's going to be freezing cold temperatures, it's going to be very memorable," he said.
The university offered volunteers $10 per hour to help clear snow at its stadium. They were so overwhelmed with the response Thursday morning that school officials put out word that no more shovelers were needed for the day.
At the Metrodome, officials halted repair work until they could resolve what director of facilities and engineering Steve Maki called "an unsafe situation" after a fourth panel gave way Wednesday night He said there was concern that still more panels could collapse under snow and ice still sitting atop the deflated roof.
Maki said there was no estimate yet of how long the repair work would take or how much it would cost, but officials were still hoping they could simply repair the damaged panels instead of replacing the entire roof.
The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, which manages the dome, voted to approve an initial $1.5 million for repairs though the final bill is expected to be much larger.
AP sports writers Dave Campbell in Eden Prairie, Minn., and Michael Marot in Indianapolis, and AP freelance writer Gene Chamberlain in Lake Forest, Ill., contributed to this report.


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Overview of Growing & Hatchery Plan
- We are working closely with local aqua farmers to supply them with fingerlings and ENGFU's feeds.
- Upon maturity, we will buy back the fish harvest from them and export the products to oversea and support local market demand.
- Helping the rural livelihood to improve the knowledge of fish farming and increase their income earning.


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Brian Anderson has been a pro skateboarder for nearly 20 years and for most of that time he has had to remain closeted for fear of being ostracized from his profession.
In a documentary from Vice Sports, Anderson stares directly into the camera and very calmly and confidently says "My name is Brian Anderson, I'm a professional skateboarder and we are here to talk about the fact that I am gay." The 26-minute documentary has Vice's Giovanni Reda interviewing some of Anderson's closest friends and work associates (along with Anderson himself) complementing the skate clips they've scattered throughout.
The former Skater of the Year winner discusses how even at the young age of three he knew this was who he was but still felt hesitant about coming out due to hostilities around him "Hearing faggot all the time, it made me think at a young age it was really dangerous to talk about it."
At times the film gets dark as it implies that he had a drinking problem stemming from the shame he felt and the feelings he had to repress. Anderson recalls almost getting outed when he went to a leather bar (The Eagle) to spend time with some people like himself and ran into a fan. The anxiety that was brought upon by that experience forced him even further into a solitary mindset "I used skateboarding to not think about that because I knew I couldn't do that. I knew I couldn't go and try to meet some dude, I was terrified of somebody seeing me doing that."
In the end, when he decided to tell a select few, he was met with warmth and understanding, "Who cares…what does that matter? It's about skateboarding, we're skaters. You skate, I skate, we skate, great. Who cares if you're gay?"
This is a great documentary to check out even if you're not interested in skateboarding. It tells the story of a well-respected athlete coping with not being able to be himself for the better part of his career and the kind of superman he is to his peers regardless of his sexuality "He is our superhero, you can't take that cape off once you've put that on him."
If you're interested, check out the full documentary below.
All that is known about him is that he's a Hufflepuff. Good lord, he won't shut up about being a Hufflepuff.


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More and more information is being released relating to non profit social media marketing and fundraising efforts these days. I'm a data-monger and so it's all good. However, I will say that I absolutely love it when insights are presented in pretty little infographics.
In my previous post, I shared research from the 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study, conducted by M+R Strategic Services and NTEN which crowned email the Queen of fundraising tools.
Below are additional findings including an infographic which speaks volumes (click on it to enlarge). The study showed:
- A 21% year-over-year increase in online revenue overall, with only International groups recording a decline in online giving.
- A sharp decline in certain key email metrics, such as a 14% decline in click-through rates for advocacy messages and 27% decline for fundraising messages. Those declines were driven mostly by Rights and International groups, whereas advocacy messages sent on behalf of Environmental groups performed best.
- Since 2011, online monthly giving grew 43%, or more than twice as fast as one-time giving. Although still a small percentage of overall giving, sustaining gifts for International groups now account for18% of revenue.


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Vision AfriKa's primary school marked Child Protection Week in early June with a visit from Stellenbosch's police captain to talk about how the learners could best keep themselves safe.
Captain Me Miti discussed the dangers that young children face on a daily basis and warned them not to:
- Speak to or accept gifts from a stranger
- Get into a stranger's car
- Play on the streets on the walk home from school
- Play on the streets after dark
- Play in the local park due to teenage boys causing trouble there.
She also warned the students to be alert to suspicious-looking cars parking outside the school building and to notify the police if they saw any. The presentation concluded with an informative question and answer session.


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