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Life & Times Of Nelson Mandela 1918 - 2013
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Timeline: Life and Times of Nelson Mandela, The Liberator
Video: Nelson Mandela's Life Story and Timeline of His Life and Times
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Timeline: Life and Times of Nelson Mandela, The Liberator
Following are key dates in the life of South African freedom fighter and president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, who has died at the age of 95.
July 18, 1918 - Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela is born in a small South African village called Mvezo. When he starts school in 1925, his teacher gives him the name "Nelson."
1937-1940 – Attends Fort Hare University College.
1940 - Expelled from Fort Hare University College for participating in student strike.
1941 – Moves to Johannesburg, becomes mine policeman.
1943 - Joins African National Congress (ANC).
1944 - Marries Evelyn Mase, trainee nurse.
1948 – South African Government introduces apartheid policy. The National Party comes to power and introduces an apartheid policy of racial segregation, limiting black Africans' freedoms. The ANC launches campaigns to resist the laws.
1952 - Opens first black law practice in Johannesburg with Oliver Tambo.
December 5, 1956 - Among 156 political activists arrested and charged with treason.
1958 - Marries social worker Nomzamo Zaniewe Winifred "Winnie" Madikizela, having divorced Mase in 1954.
March 21, 1960 - Security forces massacre 67 protesters in Sharpeville. Government bans ANC and Pan African Congress and declares state of emergency.
1961 - Acquitted in treason trial, along with co-accused.
December 16, 1961 - Launch of ANC's armed wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe (Spear of the Nation), with Mr Mandela as commander-in-chief.
August 5, 1962 - Captured and, after an eight-month trial, is sentenced on November 7 to five years in prison for incitement to strike and leaving country illegally, having earlier travelled to Ethiopia and Algeria for military training.
1963 - While serving this sentence is charged with sabotage along with other ANC activists arrested in Rivonia near Johannesburg.
June 12, 1964 - After famous speech from dock (democracy "is an ideal for which I am prepared to die"), is sentenced to life imprisonment and sent to Robben Island prison off Cape Town.
July 5, 1989 - Meets president PW Botha and then on December 13 with FW de Klerk, who later succeeds Botha.
February 11, 1990 - After 27 years, is released from prison.
July 5, 1991 - Elected ANC president.
April, 1992 - Separates from wife Winnie.
October 15, 1993 - Wins Nobel Peace Prize with FW De Klerk.
April 27, 1994 - Votes for the first time in his life in the country's first all-race elections. The ANC wins 252 of the 400 seats in the National Assembly, and Mandela is elected president of South Africa. De Klerk is sworn in as deputy president.
May 10, 1994 - Inaugurated as President.
July 18, 1998 – Marries Graca Machel, widow of Mozambican president Samora Machel.
1999 - Steps down as president after one term in favor of Thabo Mbeki and tours the world as a global leader.
2001 – Mandela is diagnosed with prostate cancer and begins medical treatment.
June 1, 2004 - Announces his retirement from public life.
January 6, 2005 - Announces that his son Makgatho had died of AIDS.
2008 – Celebrates 90th birthday with much fanfare at Hyde Park London Concert
April 19, 2009 - Makes his final political address in a recorded message at an ANC election rally.
July 11, 2010 - Appears at the closing ceremony of the football World Cup in South Africa.
January 28, 2011 – Discharged from hospital after two days of treatment for an acute respiratory infection.
February 25, 2012 - Admitted to hospital to treat a long-running abdominal complaint.
May 30, 2012 - Makes rare television appearance to receive symbolic flame marking the ANC centenary.
December 8, 2012 - Admitted to hospital in Pretoria to be treated for a lung infection and gall stones. He was discharged after 18 days.
January 6, 2013 - Doctors say Mandela has "recovered" although he continues to receive care at his home in Johannesburg.
March 9, 2013 – Admitted overnight to a Pretoria hospital for a "scheduled medical check-up". Discharged the following day after "successful" tests.
March 27, 2013 – Mandela is readmitted to hospital for a recurrence of a lung infection. He was released a few days later.
June 8, 2013 – The 94-year-old returns to hospital with a new lung infection. His condition is reported as serious but stable.
July 18, 2013 – Celebrates his 95th birthday in hospital. The South African government said Mandela was "steadily improving".
December 6, 2013 – Dies at his home in Johannesburg surrounded by family, at the age 95.
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"Long Live Nelson Mandela, Long Live!"
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South Africans held a candlelit vigil outside the house of Nelson Mandela on Thursday night. Photograph: Alexander Joe/AFP/Getty Images
South Africans held a candlelit vigil outside the house of Nelson Mandela on Thursday night. Photograph: Alexander Joe/AFP/Getty Images
sage: Nelson Mandela spent his life fighting for peace and freedom. Hundreds of people from Johannesburg, SA, held vigil at Mandela's home
(Story 1). Story 2 contains the short biography submitted when Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
Story 1 – 'Long live Nelson Mandela, long live!'
By David Smith, The Guardian – December 5, 2013
Despite the late hour, wellwishers from all over Johannesburg descended on Nelson Mandela's house on hearing the news.
First came boys and girls in pyjamas. A touch that Nelson Mandela, who spent long years in prison missing the sound of children, would have loved.
Then they came, in ever greater numbers, men and women, black and white, waving lit candles and South Africa national flags and of course cameraphones, gathering outside Mandela's house in Houghton, Johannesburg, because they had to be there.
No matter that it had long gone midnight, a time this affluent, tree-lined suburb is usually silent and only the most daring pedestrian ventures forth.
On this night, people came from far and wide and the air filled with chatter, chants and songs including the national anthem and a half-mournful, half-joyous rendition of "Nelson Mandela, Nelson Mandela, ha hona ya tshwanang le yena" ("There is no one and never will be anyone who compares to him").
A group toyi-toyi-d in the street clapping and singing their hearts out. Someone shouted: "Long live Nelson Mandela, long live!"
Police struggled, a little gentler than usual, to keep people confined behind tape and allow their flashing light vehicles through. TV satellite vans and cameramen added to the melee. A helicopter clattered overhead.
Among the relaxed multiracial throng was Vusi Moyo, 31, a waiter. "I was at home drinking beer and I saw on TV that Nelson Mandela had died," he said. "I felt my heart. Why did Mandela die so soon? We still need these men to lead us."
He added: "These will be difficult days for South Africans. They're singing the songs they sang when he was in jail because they want to remember him. It's a very sad day for us."
Rebecca Mmatli, a 57-year-old in her domestic worker's uniform, had been woken to be told the news and she, too, had to be here. She had delivered flowers to Mandela's house before. "I had to see if it's really true," she said. "I didn't expect him to die yet."
She was arm in arm with a white friend, Vivian Goldwajg, 49, who said: "It's history in the making. We've lost an icon who changed the course of the country. It's incredible sadness, but we're grateful for the change that took place."
Story 2 – Nelson Mandela – Biographical
From Les Prix Nobel. The Nobel Prizes 1993, Editor Tore Frängsmyr, [Nobel Foundation], Stockholm, 1994
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa on July 18, 1918. His father was Hendry Mphakanyiswa of the Tembu Tribe. Mandela himself was educated at University College of Fort Hare and the University of Witwatersrand where he studied law.
He joined the African National Congress in 1944 and was engaged in resistance against the ruling National Party's apartheid policies after 1948. He went on trial for treason in 1956-1961 and was acquitted in 1961.
After the banning of the ANC in 1960, Nelson Mandela argued for the setting up of a military wing within the ANC. In June 1961, the ANC executive considered his proposal on the use of violent tactics and agreed that those members who wished to involve themselves in Mandela's campaign would not be stopped from doing so by the ANC. This led to the formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe.
Mandela was arrested in 1962 and sentenced to five years' imprisonment with hard labour. In 1963, when many fellow leaders of the ANC and the Umkhonto we Sizwe were arrested,
Mandela was brought to stand trial with them for plotting to overthrow the government by violence. His statement from the dock received considerable international publicity.
On June 12, 1964, eight of the accused, including Mandela, were sentenced to life imprisonment. From 1964 to 1982, he was incarcerated at Robben Island Prison, off Cape Town; thereafter, he was at Pollsmoor Prison, nearby on the mainland.
During his years in prison, Nelson Mandela's reputation grew steadily. He was widely accepted as the most significant black leader in South Africa and became a potent symbol of resistance as the anti-apartheid movement gathered strength.
He consistently refused to compromise his political position to obtain his freedom.
Nelson Mandela was released on February 11, 1990. After his release, he plunged himself wholeheartedly into his life's work, striving to attain the goals he and others had set out almost four decades earlier.
In 1991, at the first national conference of the ANC held inside South Africa after the organization had been banned in 1960, Mandela was elected President of the ANC while his lifelong friend and colleague, Oliver Tambo, became the organisation's National Chairperson.
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In today's global economy, job interviews often take place via Skype. These interviews can seem daunting as you wonder how to make your home camera ready and how you should dress to impress. The following five tips will answer these questions and get you ready to shine during your Skype interview.
Find a quiet place where you won't be interrupted. If possible, place yourself in front of a neutral background. A blank or sparsely decorated wall works best because it won't distract your interviewer. Also, remove any clutter from the room. Cameras can cover more area than you might think, so don't just push clutter aside — remove it entirely. A messy background can also distract from your polished presentation and may even communicate to your interviewer that you lack an eye for detail.
Just as you would at an in-person interview, wear professional clothing. On Skype, your interviewer will only see you from the waist up, so wear something that looks polished from this view. Men should sport a crisp shirt and tie. Women should avoid sleeveless ensembles and blouses with low necklines. If the only visible half of you shows too much skin, your outfit can come off as too casual or even risqué.
Even if you're a regular Skype user, practice using it with a friend or family member. Technology sometimes fails, and a no-stakes practice run can help you anticipate problems. If there are technical difficulties during the interview, it's important to remain calm and collected. Practicing will help you keep your cool.
Practice time is also an opportunity to learn how you appear on camera. Ask your partner to look for unexpected clutter in the background and to provide feedback about your on-camera demeanor. Your partner should also be able to tell you if your lighting and camera angles are unflattering or just right.
Not being in the same room as your interviewer can feel like a disadvantage. Use confident, friendly body language to let your interviewer know you're engaged and approachable. When a firm handshake isn't an option, a winning smile can go a long way.
These steps should not replace other preparation you would normally do for a job interview. A pristine setting and gleaming grin will do little good if you're unfamiliar with the job you wish to fill or the organization that may hire you, so don't forget to do your homework in these areas as well.
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- Honesty "Whatever ethical plane you hold yourself to, when you are responsible for other people, its important to raise the bar even higher... and encourage your team to live up to these standards..."
- Ability to Delegate "The key to delegation is identifying the strengths of your team, and capitalizing on them."
- Communication "Being able to clearly and succinctly describe what you want done is extremely important."
- Sense of Humor "Morale is linked to productivity, and it's your job as the team leader to instill a positive energy...Encourage your team to laugh at the mistakes...If you are constantly learning to find the humor in the struggles, your work environment will become a happy, healthy space..."
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"My little Iris Eliza was born at midnight on 23rd September. I had such a positive birth experience and hope you don't mind me sharing it here - (even though it's a little long!). I took a brilliant Hypnobirthing course with the lovely Clare Hunt from Rolling Hills Hypnobirthing and believe hypnobirthing techniques helped me remain calm and positive throughout my pregnancy, labour and birth.
After a false labour (strong Braxton Hicks and low pains for around 5 hours) on the Friday before my due date (19th Sept), I woke up on 22nd Sept at around
6:30am with more low 'period-type' pains. I wasn't sure if it was just false labour again, but Liam stayed off work and we decided to have a chilled morning just in case. The previous afternoon, I'd had a fantastic reflexology session and it had relaxed me so much. I'd also booked in for acupuncture for that evening at 6:30pm to compliment the reflexology, and was really looking forward to the session. I got up and enjoyed a long bubble bath and listened to my feel-good playlist for a few hours - keeping chilled. We decided to drive up to the woods for a slow walk and a coffee around 11am. As we walked, I could tell that the pains had changed, and were coming with Braxton Hicks tightenings and were getting stronger - more like surges, however I still wasn't getting my hopes up.
We headed home, had lunch and I packed and unpacked my hospital bag a couple of times and pottered about the flat for a few hours, making sure I had everything I needed. The bags were put by the door, ready to go. I was practicing my up breathing during each surge, which were still sporadic - but stronger. I had another shower to
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relax and we put on my chilled playlist. By 3pm the surges were really getting powerful and I was having to concentrate through them. We downloaded an app to track the surges. By 4pm they were coming roughly every 5 minutes and differing in length and so we decided to call Stoke Mandeville hospital, just to make them aware of what was going on and tell them in advance that I wanted to use the birthing pool. They said that it was free, and to come in if we wanted, given we had a 30 minute drive to reach the hospital. However, I told them I was hypnobirthing and wanted to stay at home as long as possible. I felt really comfortable at home, and at that point wished I'd considered a home birth! I felt so relaxed in my own environment. I kept focusing on smiling through each surge and reminding myself that my body could do this - and that any feeling of 'pain' was absolutely normal. The hospital said to call back when the surges were 3 minutes apart. I called the midwife who would be doing the acupuncture that evening, and told her I thought this could be real labour as the surges were increasing in strength and she said we'd better cancel the appointment…!
At this point, the surges were so intense that I had to lean over a pile of cushions on the bed to take my weight and really concentrate through each surge. I listened to the River Dawn: Piano Meditations music and Liam read me the stroking relaxation, although at this point the surges were so strong I struggled to fully relax. He tried counter pressure on my lower back and that seemed to work well. By 6:00pm the app said my surges were coming every 3 minutes, and lasting from around 30 seconds - 1 minute. It told us to go to the hospital immediately - or dial 999 (which completely panicked Liam!) I still wanted to hang on as long as possible, but agreed to Liam putting the bags in the car - and at 6:45pm we headed off to the hospital.
I sat in the front and put a scarf over my head to block out the light and keep in my calm zone. My earphones were in with the piano meditations playing - the music really calmed me and kept me focused. Liam drove like the wind and we made the journey in only 20 minutes! There was an amazing sunset going down as we drove and I remember peeking out from my scarf and thinking how beautiful it was.
On arrival, the labour ward took (what felt like) a long while to answer the buzzer, and I couldn't get comfy on the hard chairs in the waiting area - and I was getting quite frustrated. Eventually a student midwife came out, and took my birth plan and notes. She came back within a few minutes, and said the birthing pool was free - I was so pleased.
The student midwife did the initial assessments - blood pressure etc, and then asked to do a vaginal examination. I wanted to wait a bit longer - and we waited a further 20 minutes, until Liam had set the room up a bit more, and brought all my bags in from the car - as I felt I would then be more calm. I just kept concentrating and breathing through each surge. I still had my earphones in and found concentrating on the music really helped and blocked out what was going on in the room.
The student midwife did the examination with another midwife present. She looked really surprised and said she thought I was 7cm dilated but wasn't too sure. After a check by the midwife, she confirmed I was actually 6cm! They were both really surprised, as I was coping well during each surge and keeping calm. The breaks between each surge gave me time to recoup, refocus and were a big relief. They had a staff change at this point, and I got a new midwife - Amy - who took over. Amy was amazing from the very beginning. She said she fully supported hypnobirthing and that as I was 6cm dilated we better start filling up the pool. The pool seemed to take forever to fill - but I kept distracted and even chatted to Liam and Amy in between surges. I wont lie, the surges were really strong, but it didn't cross my mind to ask for pain relief, as the upbreathing helped me focus through any discomfort and I fully trusted in my body and baby. I focused on the affirmation; 'breathing in I feel strong, breathing out I let go' - which really helped with my focus and I really tried to relax on that out breath. Liam read out loud my positive affirmations, as I was struggling to read them myself! At this point, the surges were really strong, and I got in the pool for some pain relief.
Getting in the pool (finally - it seemed to take ages to get ready!) felt amazing… It was an immediate pain relief and I felt my whole body relax loads in the warm water.
As the surges increased in intensity, I found I relied more and more on Liam. Leaning forward in the pool was helpful, and I held onto his arms for support as he leant forward over the side. Knowing he was there, hearing his voice and holding on to his arms kept me calm and he reassured me through each surge - reminding me to focus on the breathing when the intensity got too strong and I began to panic. He was definitely my calm anchor throughout.
At around 10:00pm I could really feel baby's head bearing down low and the pressure increased in my bottom. I had already started on my down breathing. I wanted to get lower in the pool to make it more comfortable and I was using Liam's arms to grip onto during each surge as he used counter pressure on my lower back. I realised between surges that I was making low, loud animal like noises - and after one of the stronger surges had finished, I began to laugh and announced how funny it was that I was 'mooing' - which made us all laugh.
I kept feeling the need to push and kept on working to breathe baby down during each surge. But after a while I was getting frustrated; the pressure was really strong, and breathing baby down wasn't getting her much further out. Amy suggested I needed to actively push baby out rather than just breathe her down. I hadn't realised how much I would need to really push to move baby and began to panic, thinking I couldn't do it. I remember feeling momentarily frightened and began to think it wasn't possible. I remember wondering what other options I had! But Liam was there and I pulled on every mental strength I had and remembered my body was designed to do this and that the moment I thought I couldn't do it, meant I was nearly there. I realised I was holding back because I was afraid. Of the pain, of tearing, or of it finally actually happening! I realised I needed to let go of the fear and just trust. I listened to Amy as she told me how best to push and when the next contraction came, I gave it everything I had. Amy said she could see baby's head at this point.
I felt both Liam and Amy were with me mentally. I had been pushing for almost 1.5 hours, and Amy said I was approaching the time limit where if I didn't push baby out soon, we would have to look at other options so she didn't get distressed. However, Amy kept monitoring baby's heartbeat every 5 minutes, and it remained strong and calm. Throughout, I knew baby was OK in my heart, and trusted baby knew what to do - baby knows best!
At 11:45pm Amy began to get quite bossy and said that if I didn't push her out soon, baby might get distressed. The time between each of my surges at this point seemed to slow and it felt like I was getting a longer break between each of the surges now they were so powerful. I gave it everything, and at a few minutes to midnight, her head was born. It was amazing - I kept saying 'wow' - as the feeling had been so strong. It all happened in what felt like slow motion. My body paused to rest before the next surge - when Amy said baby would be born. I breathed slowly and didn't push - just breathed it through. The next surge came and baby's body came out easily. I was leaning forward in the pool, still holding onto Liam's arms. Amy gently guided baby underneath me, and I lifted her out of the water gently and held her close to me, in absolute shock. I remember thinking how tiny her nails were on her hand. She didn't cry immediately, but opened her big eyes wide and just looked at me and Liam, staring at us like she knew who we were. After a few seconds - but it felt like a lifetime - she began to cry. Iris Eliza was born at - exactly - 00:00am on 23rd September.
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her in the pool until the cord stopped pulsing, and then Liam cut it. We lifted her out of the pool and into Liam's arms for skin to skin contact and to keep warm as I delivered the placenta. I had wanted the placenta to be delivered naturally, but after an hour, it still hadn't come and I was beginning to feel quite cold and tired, so agreed to have the injection, which did make me a bit sick. I had a 2nd degree tear too, but surprisingly it didn't hurt being stitched up at all.
My favourite affirmation of hypnobirthing had always been; 'I see my baby's birth as natural, healthy, swift and easy.' I am absolutely over the moon that I had the birth I had wanted. Natural and healthy - I couldn't believe that I had completely forgotten to ask for pain relief throughout. The only point I wavered in being calm was in transition, but knew at this point that in fact, I was almost there. The water birth was calm and beautiful, and even when baby came out she came out gently and was serene. With no drugs, I felt so present and aware - working with my instincts and listening to my body. It was relatively quick as baby arrived after only 5 hours after we arrived at the hospital - and whilst it wasn't exactly 'easy' - it was thankfully an uncomplicated birth. Weird though it sounds, I enjoyed it. I loved working together with Liam to birth our baby and I felt loved and supported throughout the whole labour. It felt like a team effort, as without his encouragement and love, I don't think I would have been nearly as strong as I was.
I really believe it was thanks to hypnobirthing, and for all the help and guidance of Clare from Rolling Hills Hypnobirthing - plus all our preparation beforehand in doing the relaxations together with Liam each night - that I had the most incredible birthing experience. I feel so proud of myself and my body - and am still amazed by what happened. It was everything I could have hoped for - and better!"


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It's official- I am in love with Puerto Princesa and if it was a man not a place I would marry him immediately.
After our delayed flight from Manila finally landed, we had a lovely man waiting to pick us up to drive us on his tricycle to our accommodation. And by tricycle I don't mean a three-wheeled bike (fuck doing that with a suitcase and two rucksacks). These are literally motorbikes with a metal side carriages around them- and they're everywhere! No seat belts. Nothing really to hold on to. Extremely bumpy. But sooo fun. They have just as many of these as they do mopeds and it's shocking to see that they ride around without helmets squeezing into their toddlers and dogs, some carrying three kids at once.
I have never been to Asia, or a tropical island, or anywhere without a westernised civilisation. So the last couple of days have been a real culture shock for me. Puerto Princesa is overflowing with coconut trees, mango trees, papaya trees, palm trees and other trees with leaves bigger than me. The air is humid but unlike the heavy humidity in Hong Kong, this was tropical, and a light breeze blew on us as we laughed our way down the cobbled roads. We drove past stray animals and kids playing basketball and small little shacks that were people's houses. No one had headphones or played on phones. No one wore designer brands or make- up. Everything was stripped back and genuine and no one had anything to prove.
We made it to Bamboo nest in no time, and it was everything I wanted it to be. Usually you're expectations are let down when it comes to accommodation, but this could not have been better. It was a small complex with a bungalow in the middle, surrounded by tree houses. Almost EVERYTHING was handcrafted out of bamboo. The walls, ceilings, floors, the chairs, stairs, the hammocks, everything down to the door handles, delicate little dream catchers and wind chimes which gave the place the perfect finishing touch. The complex was imprisoned by passion fruit trees and palm trees and guarded by goats, dogs, puppies, cats, lizards, roosters, chickens and their chicks (all of which were great alarm blocks at six AM).
Jonathan greeted us, the owner of the complex, met us and showed us around. There were a few house rules- you must walk around barefoot, you must keep the noise down a bit past 10pm, toilet roll must go in the bin provided. Jonathan sold cheap handmade bracelets (I've decided to get a bracelet in each country I go to), as well as a collection of organic skin products including aloe Vera moisturiser, massage oil and soaps. It was such an environmentally friendly place and we were made to feel at home.
Jonathan booked us in for whale shark watching the next day, told us about the best local restaurants and where to find them and organised our transport for our next trip to El Nido in a few days' time- all at a cheap price.
Even when we went to walk down to the beach, he went ahead on his motorbike and stopped every few metres once we'd caught up with him to make sure we wouldn't get lost.
Once again we were staying somewhere residential rather than touristy, which was amazing. We got a real taste of the Filipino culture and first hand experienced what it would be like to live here. (I'm not saying that more touristy places aren't as good, because they are, just for different reasons).
Puerto had that same sense of community as Manila; everyone knew everyone and people spent their Friday night snuggled round tables in their porches playing cards, laughing, smoking and sharing bottles. We were stared at a again, but we realised this wasn't in a negative way, as almost every single person smiled or waved, said hello to us or told us we were beautiful. You would never get that in the UK! Never have I ever experienced such a welcoming and friendly culture. Nor have I ever felt that interesting or special (ha- or ugly??)
The roads (I keep saying roads but there isn't actually roads or paths, you just have to walk down the same stoney alley and hope you don't get hit or trip over or fall down a hole) were filled with chickens, dogs, cats, goats lizards. Every house looked unique and individual, like each man had built his own house.
The local beach was beautiful. There were barely any people there with the exception of a few locals.The sand was pure white, the boats sat still and a million crabs ducked in and out of their little homes in the sand.
Jonathan looked after our stuff whilst we went to explore. He pointed us in the distance to a sand bar which you can walk out to when the tide is low. We planned to go there a couple of days after to snorkel amongst star fish and plankton.
At night we went for a meal at a place Jonathan recommended, called Daig Eko. We had cocktails, a side of homemade fries each and a main each (mine being fresh shrimp in a sweet and spicey sauce)and it cost us less than a tenner each! On the way back we stumbled up the rocky alley home; the only lights came from people's houses or mopeds or tricycles, so it was hard to find the way.
We returned just in time to meet Jonathan's friends and join in their jamming sesh. A couple of the guys sang and played guitar, one guy, who resembled a Rasta man with his long dreads, blue tye dye t-shirt and pipe in his pocket, played this box, Jonathan was on the bongos and me and Jenny were both given rain shakers. The residents of Puerto Princesa showed their generosity once again when they shared with us their homemade coconut wine and offered us some of their noodles. I felt like I was back at home on band practise night at my house, with my mum and stepdad and their friends jamming in the living room.
The next day was a Sunday and this is probably the only time I've ever gotten myself out of bed at 6am on a Sunday, but I was more than happy to do so.
After covering ourselves in suncream and mosquito spray and tiger balm, we jumped in the van that came to collect us to drive us to our boat to go swimming with whale sharks.
There boat was filled with people from all across the globe which was really nice. Some were backpackers, others on their honeymoon, others just on holiday.
As our boat set off along the turquoise clean water and started heading right far out towards the horizon, we were told to look out for groups of birds near the water; that's where you'd usually find a whale shark. Also, that we had to head to a heavier current, as apparently that brings plankton to the top of the water which attracts the whale sharks.
We'd been on the boat for about 45 minutes before we spotted a HUGE school of dolphins not too far from us. As we headed towards them we started seeing them pop up from beside our boat. I literally screamed and shouted like a fan girl at a One direction concert.. The tour guide recorded the whole thing for me. The must have been close to 100 all together. The baby dolphins kept flipping upside down and twisting around clumsily trying to copy their mums.
After that experience, I was more content to accept if we didn't find any whale sharks, but luckily, after about two hours of searching we saw one swim past our boat. Everyone grabbed their snorkels and sat at the side of the boat until the captain shouted go, go, go and the guides on the boat kept pointing us to where the whale sharks were. We'd get on the boat, look for more, then jump back in again. We were luckily enough to see four whale sharks that day.
At one point I had one swimming towards me, about 2 metres away before it ducked and swam beneath me. The water was crystal clear. Little fish beside the whale sharks fins followed them waiting to pick up their leftover scraps. When I dunked my head under the water for the final time, I found myself parallel to a whale shark five times my size! It was so mesmerising seeing the natural flow of nature, like being in a David Attenborough programme but better. From being above the water, with shouting and water splashing, to ducking under and everything becoming silent, it was like having a one to one moment with the whale shark. The water below was so deep you couldn't see the bottom, they'd fade out as they disappeared below.
Lunch on boat consisted of fresh fish that had just been caught, delicious juicy fruit- watermelons and bananas and chicken for the meat eaters. Fruit over here makes fruit at home taste like a dustbin man's fingers.
Once back at our digs, we spent the rest of our afternoon lounged out in our hammocks reading and dozing. I did some crystal healing and meditation, which made me feel even more content than what I already felt.
The following day was our last day and night in Puerto Princesa and part of me wished I was staying for longer. Some advice if you're travelling is to avoid, where you can, booking your next lot of accommodation until the day before you plan on leaving. We already booked our next hostel because of our stresses when organising our flights a couple of days ago, but if I'd known, I'd hold off so we could spend another day here. At the same time though, you will probably fall in love with most places that you go to and you don't want this to hold you back from trying somewhere new.
The next day, just like in Hong Kong, a thunderstorm prevented us from doing what we initially wanted to. But we weren't complaining because it meant we could lounge around all day and do some laundry and read our books in our hammocks.
After soaking up the therapeutic feeling on lying in bed and listening to gentle rain and and angry thunder, I made myself a black coffee and sat in the lobby to have a nice chat with our lovely new American backpacker friend, Moira. She's coming to the end of her travels, so it was interesting hearing her amazing stories and making note of her advice.
I later bought a fresh pineapple and some instant noodles (surprise, surprise) and then had a chat with Jonathan's wife. She's from Poland and they have an adorable new born who also lives at Bamboo nest. I thought about how weird it must be for her now living in the Philippines. She said that she loves it but struggles with the cultural differences which I can understand.
When the rain had finally stopped, we headed out to the sand bar to make the most of our last evening in Puerto Princesa. It was the heavenly image I expected it to be. It took a good 15 minute walk through rough seaweed and reeds, jumping over multiple jellyfish and avoiding black, spikey sea urchins, before we finally reached the sand bar. I've never seen anything like it in my life. I don't know anyway other to describe it other than a beach in a beach. Warm, shallow water suddenly turned into pure, white sand, about 200 metres into the sea. The water was so clear that you could spot starfish after starfish from metres ahead from where you were standing. Little fish swam around our ankles curiously.
We lay in the shallow water, waves crashing behind us, enjoying the view of the sun setting on the shore from where we had just walked.
Our time at the sand bar was unfortunately short lived, thanks to a group of seven- eight teenage Filipino boys that followed us out there. At first we thought they were just trying to be nice, but then they wouldn't leave us alone. They kept getting closer and closer to us just staring at us whilst we lay half naked in the sand, obviously feeling externally uncomfortable and not knowing which way to look. No matter where we moved they just followed, so in the end we decided to go, but it was still just as amazing as it could have been without them.
We finished off the evening by drinking some rum (88p for a 375ml bottle) and playing some card games with Moira. I think in the end we ended up playing only a few games of cards, then getting into deep conversation about what a twat Donald Trump is and different cultures and travelling. It was lovely. There's nothing better than knowing someone for such a short space of time and being able to open up to them like that.
I will 100% be coming back to Puerto Princesa and specifically to Bamboo nest. I have fallen in love with the Filipinos sedated way of life. Everything seems so much slower here, no one is in a rush, no one seems to want anymore or any less than what they already have. It's been so liberating walking around barefoot, with no make up, with unwashed hair and not giving a flying f*ck for once in my life.
We are now in El Nido and I'm currently typing this from our hostel which is only a stones throw away from the sea. We have been here less than a day and we have already decided to might have to stay for longer than planned. I'll be writing again in a few days!


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Homer Delawie was headed for a career in forestry before a vocational test steered him to architecture.
He made his mark with modern designs that embraced nature and with well-known projects in San Diego, including SeaWorld exhibits and the fountain plaza at Balboa Park.
His work can be seen at Coronado's Ferry Landing, the San Diego Zoo and in postwar modern houses featuring huge glass walls, wood siding and dramatic designs that made the dwellings appear to float over lush canyons.
Mr. Delawie died Friday of complications from Parkinson's disease at San Diego Hospice, another building he designed. He was 81.
His passion for architecture and belief in community involvement spurred his activism with the city's Historic Resources Board, the San Diego Planning Commission and the Save Our Heritage Organisation, which he helped start with Robert Miles Parker.
"He was committed to making the world a better place," said his son Gregory Delawie of Alexandria, Va. "He loved to create beautiful buildings and . . . spaces that people would enjoy."
Mr. Delawie moved to San Diego in the late 1950s and worked with pioneering architect Lloyd Ruocco. He was a partner in the firm when he left in 1961 to start his own business.
Less was more for Mr. Delawie, friends and colleagues said.
"He had a wonderful simplicity and attention to detail," said architect Adele Chapman, who went to work for Mr. Delawie 30 years ago. "He was considered a maverick in architecture. He was one of the primary architects who started the midcentury modern movement. It's very difficult to design a simple building and make it look good."
Local architect David Marshall said Mr. Delawie was recognized as a master architect.
"His humanistic modernist designs were an honest reflection of San Diego style," Marshall said. "He used large areas of glass and incorporated natural materials . . . he used a contemporary style that reflected our climate."
Marshall, who served on the Historical Resources Board with Mr. Delawie, said his colleague "would fight to protect good architecture and was open to helping other architects. He was interested in good design and what was best for the city."
Mike Stepner, former San Diego city architect and planner, said Mr. Delawie was a mentor to him when he joined the city staff and Mr. Delawie was on the planning commission. "His guidance was invaluable, and his credibility as a professional was a great asset (to the city)," Stepner said.
In addition to being a planning commissioner for 13 years, Mr. Delawie was president of the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects and served on several state and national AIA committees.
Homer Delawie was born Sept. 24, 1927, in Santa Barbara to Fred and Gertrude Delawie. He served in the Navy and was set on joining the forestry service until he took a Veterans Administration vocational test that showed an aptitude for architecture.
He attended the fledgling school of architecture at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He graduated in 1951 and became the school's first licensed architect.
Friends and family said his favorite projects included Plaza de Balboa, which he designed with Joe Yamada and which has been renamed the Bea Evenson Fountain; the Coronado Library; the downtown Metropolitan Transit System building; and the three houses he built for himself and his family.
In addition to his son Gregory, Mr. Delawie is survived by his wife, Ettie, of Point Loma; children Claire Sosna of San Diego, Shandell Sosna of Marin County, Tracy Delawie of Olympia, Wash., Scott Delawie of San Diego and Stephanie Sosna of Bozeman, Mont.; and three grandchildren.
A memorial will be held at 5 p.m. July 20 at the Bea Evenson Fountain in Balboa Park, between the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and the Natural History Museum.
The family suggests donations in Mr. Delawie's honor to the National Parkinson Foundation; San Diego Hospice and the Institute for Palliative Care; or California Polytechnic State University, School of Architecture, San Luis Obispo.


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text: Over the course of a lengthy and illustrious business career, Warren Buffett has offered thoughtful opinions on a wide variety of investment-related issues—executive compensation, accounting standards, high-yield bonds, derivatives, stock options, and so on. In regard to gold and its investment merits, however, Buffett has had little to say—at least in the pages of his annual shareholder letter. We searched through 34 years' worth of Berkshire Hathaway annual reports and were hard-pressed to find any mention of the subject whatsoever. The closest we came was a rueful acknowledgement from Buffett in early 1980 that Berkshire's book value, when expressed in gold bullion terms, had shown no increase from year-end 1964 to year-end 1979. Buffett appeared vexed that his diligent efforts to grow Berkshire's business value over a fifteen-year period had been matched stride for stride by a lump of shiny metal requiring no business acumen at all. He promised his shareholders he would continue to do his best but warned, "You should understand that external conditions affecting the stability of currency may very well be the most important factor in determining whether there are any real rewards from your investment in Berkshire Hathaway." As it turned out, the ink was barely dry on this gloomy assessment when gold began a lengthy period of decline that tested the conviction of even its most fervent devotees. Fifteen years later, gold prices were 25% lower, and even after twenty-one years (1980–2010), had failed to keep pace with rising consumer prices. By year-end 2011, gold's appreciation over twenty-two years finally exceeded the rate of inflation (205% vs. 195%) but still trailed well behind the total return on one-month Treasury bills (398%). Perhaps to compensate for his past reticence on the subject, Buffett has devoted a considerable portion of his forthcoming shareholder letter (usually released in mid-March) to the merits of gold. With his customary gift for explaining complex issues in the simplest manner, Buffett deftly presents a two-pronged argument. Like a sympathetic talk show host, he quickly acknowledges the darkest fears among gold enthusiasts—the prospect of currency manipulation and persistent inflation. He points out that the US dollar has lost 86% of its value since he took control of Berkshire Hathaway in 1965 and states unequivocally, "I do not like currency-based investments." But where gold advocates see a safe harbor, Buffett sees just a different set of rocks to crash into. Since gold generates no return, the only source of appreciation for today's anxious purchaser is the buyer of tomorrow who is even more fearful. Buffett completes the argument by asking the reader to compare the long-run potential of two portfolios. The first holds all the gold in the world (worth roughly $9.6 trillion) while the second owns all the cropland in America plus the equivalent of sixteen ExxonMobils plus $1 trillion for "walking around money." Brushing aside the squabbles over monetary theory, Buffett calmly points out that the first portfolio will produce absolutely nothing over the next century while the second will generate a river of corn, cotton, and petroleum products. People will exchange their labor for these goods regardless of whether the currency is "gold, seashells, or shark's teeth." (Nobel laureate Milton Friedman has pointed out that Yap Islanders got along very well with a currency consisting of enormous stone wheels that were rarely moved.) When Buffett assumed control of Berkshire Hathaway in 1965, the book value was $19 per share, or roughly half an ounce of gold. Using the cash flow from existing businesses and reinvesting in new ones, Berkshire has grown into a substantial enterprise with a book value at year-end 2010 of $95,453 per share. The half-ounce of gold is still a half-ounce and has never generated a dime that could have been invested in more gold. Few of us can hope to duplicate Buffett's record of business success, but the underlying principles of reinvestment and compound interest require no special knowledge. Every financial professional can point to individuals who have accumulated substantial real wealth from investment in farms, businesses, or real estate, and sometimes the success stories turn up in unlikely places. Where are the fortunes created from gold? References Warren Buffett, "Warren Buffett: Why Stocks Beat Gold and Bonds," Fortune, February 27, 2012. Available at: http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2012/02/09/warren-buffett-berkshire-shareholder-letter/. Milton Friedman, Money Mischief (Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, February 1992). Stocks, Bonds, Bills and Inflation, March 2011. Bloomberg. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Available at: www.berkshirehathawy.com (accessed February 21, 2012). Dimensional Fund Advisors LP ("Dimensional") is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. This article is provided for informational purposes, and it is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, recommendation or endorsement of any particular security, products, or services. Warren BuffettGold Previous Article Next Article All Articles About Index Fund Advisors Index Fund Advisors, Inc. (IFA) is a fee-only advisory and wealth management firm that provides risk-appropriate, returns-optimized, globally-diversified and tax-managed investment strategies with a fiduciary standard of care. 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Extensions in iOS 8 make it easier for apps to talk to each other. More precisely, they allow you to send information and data from one app to the other or use an app from within another app. Extensions are essentially apps themselves that need to be enabled from within share menus for them to work. They work with as both share/action buttons and as stand alone apps. Here's a quick overview of iOS extensions and how to enable them.
Not all apps have an extension and not all extensions work as stand alone apps. ViewExif is an excellent example of an extension that works inside the Photos app. To enable an extension, open any screen that might have a share button like the Photos apps. Tap it and swipe till the very end of the share options.
There are two rows of actions that you will see; the top row is reserved for actions that will send data from the current app to another one. For example, if you're viewing a picture in the Photos app and want to open it in Evernote, it will appear in the top row.
The bottom row is reserved for in-app extensions such ViewExif mentioned above. These extensions will work entirely from within the current app. Some extensions, like Quik Downloader work as an extension and also have an app interface.
Tap the more button at the end of a row, and you will see a list of 'Activities' where all app extensions will be listed. The default ones cannot be turned off but when you install a new one, you will have to turn it on from a share screen. The activities can be dragged and dropped one over the other to reorder them.


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Make sure to pick up the June edition of Rolling Stone to check out the great review on Blizzard Of Ozz! Expanding on the dark and vivid images that present themselves in such timeless tracks as "Suicide Solutions" and "No Bone Movies", the review features a touching praise to the late great Randy Rhoads.
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Not yet heavy metal's Homer Simpson, Ozzy Osbourne in 1980 was nonetheless an elder statesman. But on his solo debut, the locomotion of "Crazy Train" proved indelible; explorations of alcoholism ("Suicide Solution") and Satanism ("Mr. Crowley") courted controversy; and the porn-addict rehab "No Bone Movies' matched metal's proggier, punkier younger bands. This remaster (issued simultaneously with 1981's Diary of a Madman) highlights rhythm section tracks, and stands as a tribute to fallen Randy Rhoads, whose guitar symphonics majestify both the proper album and three bonus live cuts.
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Amazon has initiated a new service which is still in Beta testing called Electronic Trade-In. This will function similarly to Amazon's Movies and TV, Textbooks, and Video Games Trade-In sites. Not every electronic gadget under the sun is tradable. You must select from Amazon's relatively small (yet ever increasing) list of acceptable tech. The current list does include most popular current tech gadgets from cell phones to tablets and even calculators.
Amazon has added some new devices to its Electronics Trade-In program, including iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. In this Trade-In Program, Amazon allows you to receive an Amazon Gift Card in exchange for sending in your unwanted electronics. This could be a viable alternative if you decide you want to cash in on an iPhone or iPad prior to upgrading and really don't want to afford the shark infested waters of eBay or Craigslist.
Amazon is currently offering prices of up to $235 for an iPhone 3GS 32GB model, $69 for an original iPhone 4GB model, and $398 for an iPhone 4 32GB model. A first generation 16GB Wi-Fi model iPad is offered at $235 and a 64GB Wi-Fi and 3G model iPad priced up to $433. This is just a sample and all models seem to be covered; even the iPad 2. All devices must be in full working order and in good cosmetic condition.
How Amazon Trade-in works:
- Browse the Amazon site for the electronic device you'd wish to sell and select "Trade in."
- You're then taken to a shopping cart-like page, which allows you to select the condition of the device. Hovering over each condition (Like New, Good, and Acceptable) will give you a detailed description of what Amazon considers that to mean.
- If you're a modest person who happens to undervalue their tech, if Amazon receives something that they believe is in better condition than was marked, they will give you the value for the higher condition.
- Once you confirm the item you want to sell, and then you will be taken to the shipping screen where you can select the carrier you would like to ship with as well as input shipping information. Amazon will provide you a free shipping label you can print and attach to your package.
- You must then mail out the package to Amazon within 7 days of receiving the shipping label.
- Once Amazon receives your shipment and verifies the package, your account will be credited with an Amazon gift card equal to the value it is worth.
This seems like a good alternative to get rid of your unwanted iOS devices in a safe and responsible way. A third-party merchant, not Amazon, is actually the one buying the used devices. Amazon's this trade-in program might compete with eBay and Craigslist for sure.
Let's wait and watch, how this new Amazon program can attract users, especially iOS users.
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This Mango Cheesecake taste as good as the one made with philladephia cream cheese ,here I have used mango sponge cake as the base and it tasted really great.You can also use vanilla sponge cake if you fin theres too much of mango been used but it did taste great..
1 1/2 cup Mango pulp
250 -300 gms paneer
1 tin condensed milk
200 ml fresh cream
3/4 cup hung curd
For the Mango Glaze
1/2 cup pulp
1/2 cup hot water
1 .5 tsp gelatin
- Blend together ,paneer ,curd cheese/hung curd,fresh cream and condensed milk and Mango pulp till all is well combined
- mix 2 tbsp gelatin in 3tbsp water till it dissolves then mix it in the cream and paneer mixture
- Blend together and pour over the sponge cake
- Let it set for 2-4 hours or till set.
- Once set pour over the mango glaze and refrigerate till set
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DubFreeze 2007 - Sunday, February 18th, 2007
Well we attended our first DubFreeze event this year, and thought it went very well. We met with a customer on Saturday who took delivery of a complete Exclusive range of furniture, and spent the balance of the day setting the display.
Watch out for more photos of Flo in the customer gallery as Mark prepares his camper ready for the road.
Thank you to everyone who came over to say hello on Sunday, it was nice to meet you all and discuss your various ideas and visions you had for your beloved campers.
Apologies to anyone who we did not get the chance to talk to, as it was very busy at times. By the end of the day I had nearly no voice left...and only managed to grab a sandwich after 4pm.
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I am Captain Augie Moss, a fishing guide in the Florida Keys. I grew up in Chicago and my parents bought a house in Key Largo when I was 11. Ever since then I have been fishing the waters around Key Largo and Islamorada. I attended the University of Miami, majoring in business law....and fishing. After college I moved back to Chicago, went to law school, and practiced criminal defense for four years. But, the sea called. I got married and moved to Islamorada with my wife in 2012, and started guiding full time right away.
I am a United States Coast Guard licensed Master Captain. I offer flats fishing as well as offshore and reef fishing. I have two boats; a 2015 27' Conch, and a 2013 Maverick HPX. Each vessel is fully equipped with Coast Guard approved safety gear, state of the art electronics, and the highest quality fishing tackle. Above all else, professionalism, fun, and safety are my priorities. Take a look around the site, then give me a call to plan your fishing trip. I can be reached anytime at: (305) 587-4577
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Flats and Offshore. Each offers a unique and fun experience.
The flats and backcountry of Islamorada and Key Largo offer unsurpassed sight fishing opportunities for the fish of a lifetime whether you are a beginner or professional. Join me for a true adventure stalking the world's most prestigious gamefish on fly or light tackle.Go to the Flats page
The nearshore and offshore waters of Key Largo are home to stunningly beautiful coral formations that make up the only living coral reef in the continental United States. Join me for a family friendly adventure as we navigate these pristine tropical waters on a reef fishing trip, or head offshore and hunt for the trophy gamefish of a lifetime.Go to the Offshore/Reef page
A half day is four hours long, and a full day is eight hours. I will provide ice/bait, tackle, all necessary fishing licenses, and at the end of the day I will fillet any fish you want to eat (Reef and Offshore only). Please check out the Flats and Offshore pages for more information on your specific trip.
Pricing for Flats Fishing
Half Day (4 hours) $450/ Full Day (8 hours) $700
Pricing for Reef/Offshore
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However, sometimes we will make alternate plans based on weather and fishing conditions.
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Remembering Len Roberts
By Art Martens
My experience with Len began on June 1, 1974. That morning he picked me up from our home in rural Abbotsford to go to Hedley for training. During our 3 hours together in the car, he gave me an extensive verbal tour of the organization's purpose, philosophy and methods. "We employ unique ministries to establish a common ground with the students. Our goal is to build relationships with them so we can share our life style, values and where appropriate, our faith." The next morning I received my first hands on experience with Len's "common ground" concept. Beth Hall, one of the wilderness skills instructors, asked me to join her and 3 girls to do rappelling.
I was behind the others as we walked across a field of brown grass to the rappel site. Observing these street wise girls in their tight jeans and blouses, I wondered if I'd ever be able to work effectively with kids like this. There seemed to be a wide gulf between me and them. They ignored me completely, as though unaware of my presence or existence. We made our way to the top of the high rock face down which we would rappel. I began to see the anxiety in their faces. They must also have seen it in mine. We feared the thought of descending on a rope down that sheer rock face. The rappel process required us to depend on each other for safety, and we began to talk. By the end of the morning we were no longer strangers.
Reflecting back on my years with the Foundation this past week, I began to understand more fully what Len had put in place, with Jean's consistent help. It was Jean who kept the wheels on the rails and the trolley on the tracks.
Initially there were 2 programs, both in Surrey. Each worker was assigned a "squad" of 5 students. Len recognized the need to burn off a lot of excess energy and the program consisted of such activities as swimming, roller and ice hockey, hiking and camping. Camp Colonial in Hedley was purchased and became the wilderness hub. This made possible rappelling, rock climbing, canoeing, map and compass, horseback riding, skiing, and wilderness expeditions like canoeing the Bowron Lakes circuit and back packing in Cathedral Park. During those years Len traveled between Surrey and Hedley on an almost weekly basis. He was away from home and family frequently. It was a huge sacrifice for Len and Jean, and their children.
In time they moved the Foundation headquarters to Hedley. They sold their home in Surrey and the family also moved. The Foundation became like a complex puzzle in which each piece was required to support the whole. Some students lived in staff homes and saw how a husband and wife team interacted with each other and their children. Many students attended the organization's school, taught by Ann Pinchin, who is here today. Len purchased the former store and reopened it, naming it The Mother Lode. Students were assigned there for work experience. Students were also assigned to the kitchen and dining room to learn culinary and public service skills. The emphasis was always on finding a common ground, developing relationships and winning the right to build positively into the lives of the students.
Our family and friends didn't understand why anyone would want to live in a hot, remote community that had almost nothing to offer. Amazingly, a lot of young singles came, and stayed, and also young couples with children. That is what kept the Hedley school open as long as the organization was there. They came in large part because Len was able to speak compellingly about his vision for the work. He couldn't pay high wages but he did offer a fascinating opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people. And he offered an action packed program that was rare at that time, and still is. Young, inexperienced workers obtained work experience and developed skills they could later take elsewhere.
Len could be quite pragmatic. When Ruth Woodin, now the Hedley Post Master, applied for a job in the office, Len said, "I'm looking for someone who won't get pregnant and quit, or who won't get married and move away." He had experienced both. Ruth didn't do either, and she stayed to the end. She told me "when I was going through a very difficult valley in my life, Len & Jean stood by me all the way. Especially Jean. It was the best job I ever had."
Len didn't avoid the long hours and dedication he expected of us. When there was an AWOL, he was out late at night, patrolling the highway. Sometimes his quick mind made the difference. One day I was talking with several students on the top balcony of the Coach House. I noticed Eugene pacing agitatedly. He was an extremely intense, worried kid. I knew what he needed was attention. Before I could get to him, he slipped away and was running down the hill to the highway, obviously emotionally out of control. I went onto my radio handset to alert our workers. At the same time, Len was in his red toyota, coming down the hill from the Lodge toward town. He heard my call, pulled alongside Eugene and opened the door. "Quick get in before they get you!" he said. Relieved, Eugene got in and felt safe.
Did the Foundation make a difference? Ruth Woodin thinks it did. "A number of former students have come into the Post Office," she told me. Again and again they said, "I was a kid in a program here. It turned my life around."During the Foundation years, I knew Len as a boss and to some extent a friend. I understood his need to maintain some distance so people wouldn't crowd him too much. Everyone wanted to ask him a question.
When a new government closed the Foundation doors in 1993, Linda and I kept in touch with Len and Jean. We saw that this was a difficult time for everyone. For Len and Jean it was especially difficult. They had invested many years of their lives in this work, now they needed to wrap it up.
We moved back to Hedley about 4 years ago and our home needed improvements. Len offered to help with a plumbing project. Then he and a friend replaced all windows and doors. They also drywalled almost the entire lower floor. They did it at a price no one else could touch. He had once run a complex organization. Now he was willing to work with a hammer, wrench and screwdriver without grumbling. We felt he wanted to help us.
After returning to Hedley, our friendship with Len & Jean deepened. Over the past few years they had numerous medical appointments in Penticton, and they at times stopped in at our place on their way home. Over coffee, Len would regale us with details about medical procedures and interactions with doctors, nurses and other patients. We could tell that at times his sense of humour had made the appointment entertaining for those who dealt with him.
For many Len Roberts was rare and special. For Linda and me he became a valued friend.
And of course, we continue to value Jean as a dear friend.
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the shoulder tumor will be removed today at 2:30. it will be an outpatient surgery and they are going to use pig skin to cover the surgery rather than stitches...which apparently reduces the recovery time.
i can't resist.
dave the pigman. swine shoulder. bacon arm. ham hock. porkman. mr. hog syferd. tonight we are serving bacon wrapped dave with a lovely balsamic reduction. this lil piggy went to the market, this lil piggy went in dave's arm....
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huff and puff cancer, it won't get you anywhere with this pig
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7 comments:
- patrick said...
"I definitely smell a pork product of some kind." -----Garth Algar
- July 22, 2008 at 2:48 PM
- sarah said...
glad there's someone making me laugh...
- July 22, 2008 at 7:56 PM
- Laurie said...
I think Melissa should hand over the Pork Rinds that are sitting on her office shelf!
- July 22, 2008 at 9:30 PM
- Bob said...
Come on Dana, it is 10:30 on Wednesday and you haven't given us an update. We are counting on you.
- July 23, 2008 at 10:32 AM
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I've had the strangest craving for a BLT every since yesterday afternoon. Hmmmm!
- July 23, 2008 at 3:26 PM
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That, Sir. is cannibalism.
- July 24, 2008 at 3:51 PM
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Wine, drugs and naps. Great prescription! Sending you big-love vibes.
- July 31, 2008 at 10:57 AM
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