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You came up with the idea of a summer scheme for disabled children in your local area. What inspired you to do it?
I already work with elderly and disabled people and thought it would be great to do something for young people with disabilities. There's not much around here for them to do.
Have you been busy?
It's been manic. This is the start of our second week and we've had so many people who want to get involved.
So you have experience in volunteering?
Yes. I'm studying for an NVQ in business and administration and my work placement is with Foresight - a programme run by V - getting young people volunteering to assist blind and visually impaired people. It was my mentor at Foresight who told me about Vcashpoint.
What is Vcashpoint?
It provides funding for young people with good ideas. All it asks is that it's a volunteering project and that you're passionate about it.
Was it easy to get set up?
It was really straightforward. I would say to young people who enjoy volunteering and who have an idea to improve their community that they should go to V.
What is the most rewarding thing about being a volunteer?
With the young children, it is seeing the look on their faces when they're doing something fun they've never done before.
What kind of activities are involved?
It ranges. Today, we're doing multi-sports; we have karate, rounders, football and lots more.
What kind of feedback do you get from the families?
It's very positive. They're saying what a big help the scheme is and they're spreading the word. People come up to me and say: "I know someone who is autistic who would love to join up." Everyone is pleased the young people have something fun to do.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I don't have a clue. But hopefully I'll be able to help more people.
What would you change about Britain?
I'd try to encourage people to get outside more and make sure there are always activities for people to get involved in.
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My beautiful best friend Zoe (Zoella/Zoe Sugg) has spent the past year working on a range of pamper products for you to enjoy. Having used them all (I had a sneaky shower with the bubble bath/body wash a few weeks ago) and have been using the cream and bath fizz for a few days, I can say that they are completely gorgeous! They all range from £5-£8 so pretty affordable and all look super cute on your bathroom shelf!
Zoe- I cried at your launch because I was so overwhelmed. Not with how incredible your range is (although obvi I'm tres impressed) but because of the journey we've been on. We started this in 2009 where we would talk about blog ideas or scrape together £40 to pay the trainfare to get to a blogging event, and then there we were, in beautiful dresses in a luxury London venue, celebrating this. It was a moment I'll never forget and one of the many special things I have loved sharing with you. I am so proud of your journey and so honoured to be on it with you. I can't wait for more.
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Aimee: A lovely nightMature
Harry ordered some champagne to celebrate, and we sat on the terrace, sipping it and talking. He held my hand, massaging it with his thumb, and I sighed each time I looked at him. It felt right to be with him, as though every silly little thing that had kept us apart had been insignificant. When it got colder we moved inside, rather like we had on the other evening when we got so drunk that we fell asleep.
Harry put down the champagne and took me by the hand, pulling me in for a kiss. I kissed him back, feeling the weight of the world wash away. Then suddenly he released me, and stepped back.
"You know, it's horrible being in the limelight."
"I don't care." I followed him and kissed him again.
"You'd have no privacy."
"As if I do anything that would give me a bad image anyway."
"Paparazzi would stalk you."
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"Oh really? Have you not watched any of my games? I'm incredible."
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I woke to feel the warmth of the sun on my body, and to find me curled up in Harry's arms. I turned to face him and saw he was awake, and smiling at me.
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"Morning." He kissed me and I wrapped myself even tighter in to his embrace.
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"Dear PoPville,
I just saw [6pm Tuesday] this dog walker helping his dog drink from a human water fountain in Logan Circle. I think it's disgusting and could spread disease. I'm curious what other readers think."
"Dear PoPville,
I just saw [6pm Tuesday] this dog walker helping his dog drink from a human water fountain in Logan Circle. I think it's disgusting and could spread disease. I'm curious what other readers think."
I think most dog diseases aren't zoonotic. I think the ones that are would have plenty of other vectors to infect humans. I also think the fountains are made out of stainless steel because germs don't live on it very long. So think think the risk is really, really low.
Root causes: I think NPS has the lower doggy fountains (picture) to avoid this situation. I also think NPS never maintains them, so they usually don't work.
+1. Given that the chance of transmission is very low, I still would not let my dog drink from a human fountain. And I think most dog walkers would err on the side of caution. So my concern would not be this particular instance but rather whether the dog walker is engaging in other discourteous or potentially unsafe activities, like not finding an adequate (i.e. pet-safe) water source, failing picking up poop, letting dogs walk in private yards, etc. Where there's smoke…
I bet he stands on the left of the escalators, too.
I think the "human" water fountains in Logan Circle are disgusting and could spread disease.
+1. Hahah, right? I didn't read the other comments yet but my first thought was that I'd be more worried about people diseases spreading to dogs than the other way around.
And that was me with my name mistyped.
That isn't just a "human water fountain" it's a "children's water fountain." That man is a menace to children and their drinking water.
pretty sure it's not just for children, but an accessible friendly fountain.
He is a 'menace to children'? Man, I hope this is supposed to be sardonic…
How is he able to be a dog walker and NOT have a collapsible rubber bowl? Those things are dirt cheap and fit in your pocket! I think this is gross, too.
You must be a guy– they certainly don't fit in any pockets I have.
I own one of those bowls but don't carry it around for typical walks; I'm pretty sure my pups can go 15 minutes without water. But maybe this guy's dog was panting a lot and he got concerned?
Clearly, this man should burn in hell for all eternity. I can think of no greater offense to humanity than what you've documented here.
you've made my day.
This bothers me less than the people who let their children put their mouths completely overtop the water fountains.
Then don't drink from there.
Yesterday, I saw a frenchie take a sh*t on the S St dog park doggy fountain, so this doesn't really bother me.
I'd be willing the wager that a dog's mouth is cleaner than a child's mouth. I'd also be willing to wager that OP is easily offended by other people's actions.
I think the dogs drinking from that fountain are the least of your worries.
+1 – I'd be more concerned about the humans that use those fountains for purposes other than their intended use…
dogs have very clean mouths i've heard
I think I wouldn't touch that fountain with a 10 foot pole, regardless of this guy.
There's a working water fountain in this city?
I think it's disgusting when dog owners let their dogs lick their face, but I've never heard of anyone getting a disease from it. I also think it's gross to let dogs drink out of water fountains obviously intended for humans, but I doubt it's spreading disease. Besides, for all you know, the neighborhood hobos wash their undercarriage in that fountain when you're sleeping, which would be way worse.
But more to the point, this is poor form by the dog walker. He should have a better way to provide water to those dogs than having them stand up and lap from a water fountain.
Why aren't the dog's faces blurred? Oh, the caninity. OK in all seriousness I see why this is icky but most public water fountains also stand a good chance of getting covered in bird doo, so never let thine lips touch. Agreed that he should be carrying a foldable bowl, though. As parents should probably carry water bottles to avoid spreading kid germs to adults who have to use the accessible fountain.
He is not a dog walker, those are his dogs and they're all rescues, by the way. He's well-known in the neighborhood and a really nice man who takes great care of those well-trained dogs, and regularly gives treats to all other dogs in the neighborhood. It's so hot, dogs are living things that need water, too, and I'm pretty sure those water fountains are only sanitary for dog use anyways. Give him a break.
+1 I am a neighbor too, and this man is a great neighbor.
I agree. He is a very nice man with lovely dogs. He is friendly and neighborly and the community is richer for having him in it.
I think that regardless of whether he's the owner or the dog walker this is an ok thing to do. It was HOT today he's caring for the dog's needs. Maybe he does have a collapsible bowl and forgot it. I know no one that reads POPville has ever forgtotten anything but I hear the poor saps who don't read forget things ALL. THE. TIME. Image if someone had seen this man with these dogs and they looked hot and thirsty?! Someone would've called animal control for sure… sheesh people.
+1 Late to the party, but I'm impressed with how patiently all three dogs are waiting for their friend to have a drink. Clearly a great owner. Also I love their collars
I agree that it could spread disease to that poor dog.
Heh. +1
To those who think this is ok, do/would you let your dog drink from your kitchen faucet or from your own drinking glass? Would you drink from this water fountain directly after seeing a dog drink from it? I didn't think so.
Dogs drink toilet water, lick their own asses, stick their snouts in other dogs' asses, and eat feces. I'm no germaphobe, but this is gross.
"To those who think this is ok, do/would you let your dog drink from your kitchen faucet or from your own drinking glass?" Even for people who DO think that's OK… it's one thing to make that decision for yourself and your own private water supply. It's another thing to make that decision on behalf of other people who use this water fountain.
Yes, I would and I have. I've actually let my dog take a lick of my ice cream cone or popsicle and then finished it. I've also never gotten sick from that, nor have I gotten sick from all of the puppy kisses I've received over my life. I think transmitting bacteria from pets to humans is a lot less dangerous and common than many on here think, and is primarily through fecal pathways anyways. I also thought I recently heard a news story about how dog (or maybe pets in general?) licks may have some healing properties?
That being said, if I were desperate to hydrate my pup, I'd cup my hands.
Also this all reminds me of Parks & Rec.
A lot of things that people find gross don't actually spread germs and/or diseases, but they're socially unacceptable nonetheless.
Like touching your bare butt on a public toilet seat? Because I'm pretty sure that's straight-up cancer.
"There's a sign in Ramset park that said 'Don't drink the sprinkler water' so I made sun tea and now I have an infection…."
That's not even the right question. The right question is "would you let any ol' dog off the street drink from drinking glass, then finish it." Ew!
Not a good idea. Just because other people might be misusing this water fountain doesn't make it OK for this dog walker to be doing so. And just because there are other ways of getting germs doesn't make it OK either.
yes this is kind of icky. but no more icky then the water fountains that are clogged with fresh loogies and chewed up gum. public water fountains are gross plain and simple. necessary, because sometimes you just need water, but gross.
Why add to the ickiness, though? You can't help what other people do to a water fountain before you get there. But you can at least not make it any ickier than it already is.
oh no I don't support that dude. Letting your dog drink out of the accessibility water fountain is gross. But had this dog walker remembered his dog bowl this morning that water fountain would still be gross.
I used to let my dog (RIP) do this. He would lap at the stream but not touch the spout. I think that's the only way a dog's anatomy would allow them to drink, so let's give this guy a break.
Yeah it's not like the dog's mouths would be touching anything but the streaming water right? Not really sure how this would spread germs. No problem with this. People need to chill. This culture of taking a picture of someone doing something questionable and posting it online for the world to judge is just too much.
+1000 to "This culture of taking a picture of someone doing something questionable and posting it online for the world to judge is just too much."
This is what gets me. It's just… mean-spirited and attention seeking. Plus, part of me always wonders if the people who pay attention to small things like this pay attention to bigger things they could *actually* do something about, like calling an ambulance if they see a homeless person not doing well on the sidewalk, or reporting crosswalk outages to 311? Part of me doubts it.
I mean, instead of feigning outrage (seeking attention by proxy), you could just ignore such posts instead of reifying the "hype" by adding clicks and content. 😉
But let's be real, you're guilty of clicking too if you're commenting! :]
Hey now, the inceptioning is happening one thread further down!
"This culture of taking a picture of someone doing something questionable and posting it online for the world to judge is just too much."
Yup. But the people love it and PoP has a mortgage to pay, so here we are. It's not classy but it's all about clicks on the internet.
Even funnier than the person whining because there was no soccer classes for their 3 year old. DCers love to whine.
And to whine about other people's whining, it seems.
And to whine about other people's whining about other people's whining.
And now I have to explain why I'm ugly snort-laughing at my desk. Hey, wait a minute – did I just whine about it?
Dear Popvillers:
My office mate is always making weird snorting noises at her desk. Should I call 911 or 311?
I think she's a gentrifier, too.
For best results, you want to call Animal Control directly.
Another of many reasons to never use a public water fountain in DC again.
Hey, I think I recognize that bidet in the picture!!
+1 Euro
If you think it's gross, just say it's gross. I'd agree with you.
But to raise the spectre of disease where really, the possibility of dog-to-human transmission of anything through saliva is vanishingly small, is just silly. Why do you want to exacerbate the science illiteracy of our society?
Just wanted to echo that I have seen (presumably homeless) people bathe in park water fountains before so dog germs would be the least of my worries if I was in an emergency and needed water.
+1 I've seen so many people (homeless and non) spit in these fountains. I have seen people use it as a bathroom sink. I've seen people put their mouths on the spigot. I don't even want to imagine what happens to it at night.
Considering you can get Hepatitis A from a smoothie, Listeria from fruit, E. Coli from veggies…just feel like there are actual, real dangers out there to worry about.
Birds use these as a toilet all day long, I think the dogs should be the least of your concerns.
Yes, of course you get can all kinds of nasty bacteria from dog saliva (fact) and its just gross (opinion). Anyone who doesn't know that is naive, misinformed, or ignorant. People who let their dogs drink out of fountains go into the irresponsible dog owner category and give a bad name to responsible dog owners. Just because someone doesn't see the harm in letting their dog drink from a public water fountain doesn't give them them right to make that decision for everyone else. And I'm not trying to create controversy but anyone who lives in the city and owns four dogs should have their head examined.
What's wrong with owning 4 dogs?
+1. Seriously what's wrong with 4 dogs? Especially if they are all rescues like another comment mentioned. What a silly thing to judge people for.
You have too much time to get outraged by nonsense.
And I have too much time for engaging.
Citation needed. Not theory based on lab swaps, actual cases of humans getting ill from ingesting dog saliva.
I see your point re. evidence… but people often get sick without realizing the cause of their getting sick, and usually epidemiological tracebacks are performed only in cases of things like really serious food poisoning.
On a tangent… how are things with NBK? Have you tried clipping his claws since the recent RRRR discussion?
I've clipped a few. They grow so fast…
But I did stop putting dry food in his bowl, and start putting it in empty water bottles with small holes cut in them. He spends hours batting them around to make the food fall out. And he's seemed much more chill since then. Guess he just needed a job…
Point about the dog spit is that any quantity ingested by a person who drank from the same fountain would be minuscule, and the bacterial load would hardly be noticed by even a marginally-functioning immune system. Just the presence of bacteria in a dog's mouth doesn't mean that contact with its spit is going to make you sick. It might be theoretically possible, but the chance is minute compared to the chance we run every day of catching something nasty from someone on the bus or someone working in a restaurant kitchen.
I'm so impatient with this fear-mongering, and I wish people would quit it. It's ok to be disgusted by something without trumping it up into a public health menace.
Find me one documented case of someone getting ill from dog saliva (not a bite) or stfu.
City of Chicago lets their horses (mounted police) regularly drink from fountains along the lake shore.
Epidemiologist here, also personal experience with many bites. Dogs' mouths are actually less 'dirty' than humans – bit by dog basically all you worry about are if it has rabies and if you get other stuff; human bites are really nasty. (buy me enough drinks I'll tell the stories about the rabid sorority girl and also the one about a cranky doberman)
"buy me enough drinks I'll tell the stories about the rabid sorority girl" — Come on! You can't drop that tidbit and then just leave us hanging!!
At least let us know where you hang out, so we can come find you to buy you those drinks!
Inevitably, when you place a water fountain in the public domain, SOMEONE is going to be this guy. It just so happened you caught this person being THAT person.. whether you shame him or scold him or whatever, someone will be doing this when you're not there to wag your finger. Survive accordingly
This is why you run the water for a second before drinking from a water fountain. All the germs and cooties leave in the initial blast of water. I mean, that said, I wouldn't lick the fountain if I were you.
Uh… you know people pee and do other "stuff" in the water fountains around the city, right? I mean, a little dog spit might actually clean it up for you.
What's up with the bizarre reaction against the common-sense note from the OP? Is this an organized response of the Dogs Over Humans club? (Is it really true that at your club meetings, everyone drinks water from dog bowls half-filled with dog drool?) Too many absurd arguments in this thread to count.
It's hardly common sense. It's hysterical and anti-science. But now that all our media is "These 18 household products could kill you!" and "He drank from a water fountain… You won't believe what happened next!" that I guess people no longer know what "common sense" means.
Not sure if it can spread too much disease, but it's kind of gross… I mean, we ALL aren't dog people..
I thought it was useful to remind people of this one, including all you kissy-poo dog owners out there:
Best solution would be to have a two tiered water fountain then with a pedal that operates the lower one for dogs. I personally wouldn't drink from a public water fountain unless I absolutely had to, and neither would the majority of people I know. Dog germs primarily affect other dogs, and people germs primarily affect people. Some dog germs are potentially harmful to people, but it's more likely that other people's germs are going to get to you first. And also, some germs are harmful and some germs are not, and of course, each of our immune systems are learning machines that require exposure to germs to recognize the difference between healthy germs and unhealthy germs, and human tissue. It's believed that allergies are on the rise in part because of an "antiseptic society." Still, I only like my dog's slobber, and wouldn't expect anyone else to share their dog's slobber or their own slobber on a device that will be shared. Hence, the only way to really avoid the whole problem is to not use a public fountain and to dog-friendly adjustments.
Your worried about a dog drinking from a public water fountain when there is fecal matter and lord knows what else on door handles to grocery stores and the like….. clearly you don't own a pet
I think you should take a gigantic chill pill. I'd rather drink after these dogs than the homeless persons I see bathing in this same fountain!
Just remember with any outdoor water fountain that birds will play and drink from and shit in it, and so will squirrels, rats, and mice. Adding a dog to the myriad of creatures that will utilize it harms nothing. An indoor fountain at a school or something? Yeah, gross. But outdoors, that's roughly as clean as the Potomac as it is.
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Thanks to a reader for sending from the 1400 block of Mass Ave, NW.
Cleveland Park.