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E1 Describe the development of children in a selected age range and in TWO (2) areas of development. 3-7 12-16 Language and social development. The development of children is extremely important, so it is important to know what a child should be doing at different ages. Two particular areas are language and social development. When a child reaches the age of three they should start to develop their social development so they should recognise their gender role, they also start making friends and negotiate with other children as well as begin to have a sense of control when interacting with other children.
Children of three years are easily afraid and begin to imagine and pretend. With communication development a three year old should begin to use full sentences and tenses, also the child should be talking quite often and start to ask questions however they may make grammatical errors such as 'I goed there' instead of 'I went there'. The child may enjoy more complicated stories and have favourite books which they ask for frequently, the child will be trying very hard to get their speech right so may stutter when talking to adults and this may frustrate them.
A child at four years old where social development is concerned should start to be more independent and show their sense of humour more often, they should also start being able to undress and dress themselves but possibly not laces or buttons. They should also start being able to wash and dry their own hands and brush their teeth but may need some help from their parents/carer. When talking about four year olds in language development they should be able to be taught to say their name, age and address.
They should also be using past, present and future tense and become more accurate when speaking as well as laugh at sentences that they make up and begin to use proper grammar. When looking at social development between the ages of 5 and 7 the child should be able to begin to control their feelings and can think of other people's feelings as well. The child also starts to take responsibility in everyday things such as helping other people.
The child's language development should be progressing between these ages and the child should be able to understand the meaning of most words and be able to talk confidently, they also begin to associate objects buy their function. Children within this age range should begin to realise that they should talk in different ways when in different situations. Word count: 402 E2 Describe the development of children in a selected age range, different from E1 and in TWO (2) areas of development.
During the ages of 12 to 16 in language development a child should be more independent and spend a lot of time with friends doing different activities inside and outside of school. The child should be able to communicate with more maturity and be able to write appropriately and neatly, the child should also be able to understand more complicated writing and different contexts. The child's social development between these ages is also increasing rapidly, they might become more self-conscious and aware of physical changes as well as developing their sexual identity.
The child may feel like they are misunderstood and have mild to severe mood swings. They may go out of their way to be accepted into a certain group of people and be less dependent on their family. Word count: 130 E4 Include THREE (3) observations as appendices. E5 Identify and use THREE (3) different observation techniques. The three types of observations that I have used are narrative, checklist and event sample.
Narrative observations are written observations of a child doing an activity, this observation should be written in present tense and should be at least an A4 page, it should have every detail about what the child is doing however when writing it is easy to miss details when using this technique of observation, the narrative observation is for assessing the child in detail during a certain period of time. The checklist observation is for assessing a child's development by looking at specific things that they should be doing depending on the age range and type of development.
Checklist observations are usually completed over a day and show whether a certain type of behaviour or activity has been seen by the practitioner or not and is to assess where the child is in a certain area of development. An event sample observation is a description of a certain type of behaviour shown by the child after the behaviour has happened so it should be written in past tense. This type of observation is to assess whether someone or something triggers a certain type of behaviour in a child however could have missing details as the practitioner needs to remember what happened and then write down the event sample.
Word count: 222 E6 & C •Explain how to maintain confidentiality throughout the observation. •Analyse the issues which are essential to confidentiality and objective observations. When completing observations the practitioner should always ensure that they are maintaining the confidentiality of the child and the setting. The practitioner should always make sure that they do not include the Childs name or gender in their observation nor the name of the setting or the specific age of the child however they may be able to include the age range depending on what the child is doing.
The practitioner needs to be aware of the people who are allowed to see the observations and that they should be filed away and not left around the setting. The observations should be put away with the Childs personal file and should only be shown as evidence if the practitioner suspects that the child may be at risk or have a symptom of something. The Childs confidentiality and welfare is always paramount so the practitioner must ensure that they keep it at all times during observations and that nothing personal about the child is written down unless absolutely necessary.
Practitioners shouldn't show parents observations that aren't about their child. Confidentiality is very important in a setting so to keep confidentiality the practitioner should only talk about events which happen in the setting to other members of the team if necessary. By keeping confidentiality in the setting in the setting you are assuring the safety of the children and their families, you are also creating professional relationships with the parents as well as creating a good repution for your setting as this shows that you are protecting the children.
Confidentiality within the setting also shows that you have respect for the privacy of children and their families which is important as practitioners will be entrusted with personal information about the children and it is exremely important that they do not abuse this trust. The information given to the practitioner may be sensitive so they have to take into consideration the needs and wellbeing of the child before persuing any action.
Confidential information should be kept in a locked file in the office and should not be removed from that area without being signed out for a specific reason. The only people that are allowed to see a childs file are appropriate staff members, consultants and the child and child's family however they cannot see another child's file. Confidentiality when making observations is important as well as observations are used for analysing the child's development and learning abilities.
Any observations about the child should be kept in their file and the observation should be written so that no one can identify which child the observation is about as it may have some specific activities that the child has done and how they have behaved which would be breaching the child's confidentiality. Some observations may not be correct as the practitioner might of missed detail because of the child moving quickly and therefore may have come to an inappropriate conclusion about the child which may lead to the parents or professionals in the setting being alerted of something about the child which isn't true.
Word count: 510 E7 Show an understanding of diversity and inclusive practice. E8 Include references and a bibliography. D1Discuss the child's needs in relation to the selected area of development. A child's needs are paramount in the setting so observations and correct assessments of observations are very important for managing a child's needs and making sure that their needs are met within the setting.
When observing I found that the child wasn't communicating as much as they should be at the age that they are, the developmental norm for this age is for the child to become more interactive with both genders of children and be able to share and communicate as part of a group. To meet the child's needs the setting could arrange for the child to be put into groups of children more often to do different activities and possibly do more in depth observations to assess whether or not the child has any social problems.
If the setting feels that the child could have some social problems then they could bring a professional into the setting to assess the child and talk to the child's parents about giving them more support at home to address the lack of communication. The developmental norms however are not solid as we know that each child develops at their own pace in each area of development so practitioners know that if a child is not as developed as other children it is not an immediate worry unless the child is severely behind in their evelopment then they may get someone into the setting to observe the child and alert the child's parents but this is unlikely as the child may just not have enough support at home or may not be concentrating when in the setting which may lead to lack in different aspects of the child's development. Practitioners in the setting are aware of this and will take any action required to meet the child's needs and ensure their wellbeing. Word count: 301
D2 Explain how the observations can be used to support planning to meet the child's Needs. Observations can be very useful for planning activities either with a whole class or one to one planned activities. Observations can help a practitioner collect information about a child and assess whether or not that child needs extra help with any areas of their development and by knowing that information they can successfully plan a specific activity for the child or a group of children to do either independently or part of a group.
If a practitioner uses observations with correct assessments to plan for a certain child or group of children then they should be meeting most of the child's developmental needs and also helping other children by knowing what children are working at different levels which would mean that all of children in class will be able to concentrate and work at a standard of work that they are comfortable doing and can do within the time provided.
Practitioners know that observations will help their planning especially for children who are lacking in development and need specific teaching methods. Observations will also help the practitioner to know the children's learning styles which will add to the successfulness of their planning as the children will be able to carry out the task easily and have an increased understanding of what the activity involves and what they need to do to achieve the end product of what the teacher is asking them to do. Word count: 234
B Reflect on the implications for practice of the assessment of children through Observation. The implications of using observations to assess children are that when carrying out some types of observation the practitioner could miss out important details which may result in the practitioner making a wrong judgement of either a conclusion that the child may have a condition or that the child does not when the child has. Practitioners could tell other people this misleading information which could result in the professional relationships of the setting being hindered.
However assessing children through observations is mostly an accurate way of seeing where a child is in their development as well as whether or not they have behavioural problems. Depending on what type of observation is used to assess which area of development the conclusions are usually correct and can help practitioners to plan for a certain child or group of children which will ultimately help them with their development and ensure their wellbeing in the setting as long as the observations are being filed away properly.
If the observations which take place in the setting are not filed properly then the setting would be breaching the child's confidentiality and the setting could possibly get into trouble by leaving the observations which could be seen by anyone who is coming in and out of the setting. Observations which are being used for assessments on children should not breach their confidentiality so should not have any details which could let someone know the child's identity such as their name, specific age, class number or gender.
Reliability is important for assessment through observations as well because if the practitioner does not complete the observation correctly or fails to complete it on time then the setting will receive different results so whether or the observations are reliable is an important part as to their implications on the setting and the child's needs and wellbeing. Word count: 303 A Evaluate the influence of theoretical perspectives on aspects of practice which affect the development of children. E3 Explain TWO (2) theoretical perspectives relevant to the areas of development.
Chomsky & Vygotsky Vygotsky's theory on social/emotional development is about imagination and presentation to enhance a child's learning. He believed that children should learn through kinaesthetic techniques such as watching someone older than them do something which the child then copies and learns from however this may teach the child things that they shouldn't do if they have not got appropriate role models. Parents in his theory were thought of as the child's first educator which means that they should be very involved in their child's learning and development.
An advantage in Vygotsky's theory when in practice is that the children interact more with friends and other children which means that they are enhancing their social and communication skills meaning that they are improving their development. Another advantage is that children can share their experiences with others during social times such as break and golden time however they will also be able to share with practitioners on a one to one basis. Moreover children's stage in the area of social development will help them understand their experiences and make sense of different situations.
The disadvantages to his theory are that using social skills and others knowledge to learn may prevent them from figuring out the answers and learning for themselves, being totally dependent on another person. Another disadvantage may also be that children will find it harder to become an individual in the future and struggle to perform tasks, as well as losing confidence and self-esteem after being so close to an adult where they are being so attentive may cause problems for those children in the future.
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Today is my 22nd birthday which is a symbol of another year survived and this year I have to admit that I also thrived. It was a year of learning how to start taking care of myself rather than having people take care of me. It was a year of creating the lifestyle that I want to live, a year of perfecting my treatment plan, a year of taking care of myself. Turning 22 isn't a huge milestone but it's something I have gratitude for. Thinking as a 13-year-old that I wouldn't even make past my 16th birthday, celebrating my 22nd is a blessing. Little things like birthdays, Christmas, vacations, and the different seasons throughout the year are something I no longer take for granted. You never know what you're missing until it's taken away and when you get it back it's some of the most beautiful things you will ever get to experience.
One of my biggest accomplishments of this year was something a lot of people take for granted, I became my own receptionist. I was able to get my medical documents prepared for accommodations, I got my finances in order, I got a part-time job and start university part-time, I got my own apartment and I do all the cleaning myself along with performing my own hygiene routines and cooking my own meals as I continued outpatient treatment. A lot of people would see all of these accomplishments as simple everyday tasks, like eating breakfast or waking up with my alarm. But, for me, it was a whole new world. I have never had to wake myself up, distribute my own medication, keep the house clean or eat regularly. I've always had a doctor, nurse, parent, or social worker to keep track of my daily activities and health so switching from being 100% co-dependant to being independent was completely new to me. I am so proud to have my life organized, especially with a part-time job AND part-time school. I never ever thought I would be able to work and go to school to any degree so doing both part-time is a blessing.
Another one of my biggest accomplishments is creating and continuing this blog. I have been posting regularly and I enjoy it. I want this to be my career, I want to open a not-for-profit, stigma-busting company and hire people with disabilities exclusively to help create awareness of modern controversies. It's my personal goal to get an education before I can fulfil that dream. This was the first year I took the time to keep updating my blog and keep up with current events. I met some beautiful advocates and I couldn't be more thankful. I'm proud to have kept up this blog and advocating on a regular basis. I am thankful for all of you. If you sign up for my newsletter you'll see that I have started to branch out and ask for guest-bloggers to write some material, be it about their own experiences, research, hobbies, or lifestyle. I want to give a voice to people who tend to stay quiet. I have a platform with this blog and I want to open it for others to use.
The last accomplishment I want to bring to light from this year is my sobriety. I did have a few setbacks but as we all know a setback isn't a relapse and doesn't take us back to the beginning. Recovery isn't linear. Being sober in the first year of university is especially difficult since first-year is usually full of young adults who are just becoming legal. Luckily, my girlfriend has been a huge support with my sobriety and when we go on date night we avoid clubs, bars, and places where alcohol is a major part of the experience. Of course, I still have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) so I still get cravings, I still become impulsive and obsessive, I do engage in self-harm from time to time, and I do have problems with my interpersonal relationships, but I am at the point in my recovery where I am no longer just trying to survive…I'm now trying to thrive.
For my 22nd year, I'm going to try and continue to build a solid foundation in my life. I'm going to continue saving for my service dog, continue to work and go to school, continue to blog and be true to myself. My top 5 goals for my 22nd year include…
- Save enough money to adopt & start training my service dog, Peach.
- Find regular guest-bloggers to help create a wider platform to share diverse mental health stories
- Finish all of my homework and papers on-time without extensions at university
- Make some new friends around the school & create a friendlier exterior
- Be a full-time vegan!
I want to thank everyone for sticking around this year, I couldn't be more thankful.
Rebecca Lombardo
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The role of Pazienza is played by Whiplash star Miles Teller. The embattled actor has fought his own personal demons, but has found a role that fits perfectly with his cocky swagger. Clearly, he has bulked up for the part, looking about 50 pounds stronger than his younger, skinny-drummer self. There is a much deeper, emotional work done, as he carries the film with his macho intensity. It begins with Pazienza struggling, as he's lost three fights in a row. The plan of sticking his nose into his opponents fists earns him more concussions than respect from his manager (Ted Levine). His father Angelo (Ciaran Hinds) barks his "support" from the corner, often believing his son is the greatest, even if the scorecards don't reveal that. His mother (Katey Sagal) quietly watches his fights from home, surrounded by her shrine of Jesus and virgin Mary effigy's. The losses pile up and force "The Pazmanian Devil" to start from the bottom. He hires an alcoholic and equally struggling manager in Kevin Rooney (Aaron Eckhart), making them a team with a goal of redemption.
Impressive enough, is the effort from director Ben Younger. The Boiler Room director does everything in his power to make the conventional boxing film a thing of the past. Bleed for This taps into the style of David O. Russell's The Fighter, focusing on the family support that surrounds Paz, than say, any one of the Rocky films. The training montage comes early, but there is not a single note of music on the score that fits into the cliched "Eye of the Tiger" format. It's easy to tell the comeback story, but Bleed for This feels more personal to Younger, Teller, and for Pazienza.
The middle part of the story focuses on the horrific accident, which reveals more blood on the street than what's in the ring, and eventually the courageous climb to recovery. A gruesome highlight, is the implementing of the medieval halo gear that is drilled into Vinny's skull. It is post surgery where the momentum of the film is slowed down. I related to this a bit, it's not on the same level, but when I had major reconstructive knee surgery in high-school I was forced to a bed for months. Life does come to a stop. It's hard to get into the psyche of a champion when the glory comes to an abrupt end. Younger knows to capture the quiet moments, where Paz sits alone at his birthday party. Those are the times when everyone in the room believes it's over, except for the guy who's laid up with metal rods in his head.
What seems to elude Younger is allowing his audience to understand what truly drives Paz to start lifting weights again, culminating with his underdog comeback in the ring to fight Roberto Duran. What drives a man to take the hits, to gamble where his life could be lost for the sport? Is it the glory? The fame? Maybe that is the point? There is an emotional conversation between father and son that feels like a metaphorical release into the wild, somewhere that only Paz knows about. Meanwhile, the relationship between Paz and Rooney is not as deep as it could be, but a balding and overweight Eckhart delivers a transformative performance worth seeing. But then again, the manager orating a "crap lightening" speech would be the conventional boxing film and that's not Younger's style.
Either way, if the final bell was to sound for the boxing movie, then Bleed for This would be a good way to go out. The story of Vinny Pazienza is more than worthy of the Hollywood treatment, but I don't think this movie was for the fans. This is a movie for a courageous Vinny Paz. His fighting spirit is something not many of us have and if anything, Bleed for This honors him.
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There's still a little over a half hour before the deadline, but it doesn't look like the Steelers are going to make a deal today.
According to Jeremy Folwer of ESPN.com, a source said no deal was expected today for running back Le'Veon Bell, meaning he'll play out the year on the franchise tag for the second year in a row.
The tag will earn him $14.5 million this year, but offers no long-term security.
Now the question becomes when he shows up. Training camp seems unlikely, and some are already suggesting that he might skip regular season games (though that would cost him $852,000 a week).
Bell will play the season under the franchise tag. Bell will make $14.54 million — all guaranteed — in 2018 after making $12.12 million under the tag in 2017. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport broke the news before Monday's deadline.
Earlier in the day, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Bell may skip the first half of the season if forced to play under the franchise tag. This offseason, Bell initially said that he would contemplate retirement if he had to play the 2018 under the tag before quickly walking back those statements. Before being tagged on March 6, Bell said on social media that he would skip training camp for a second straight year but would sign his tender before the start of the regular season.
Bell has reportedly said that he ideally wants to make $17 million a season, the same amount that Antonio Brown currently makes. He has also said that he won't play for fewer than $14.5 million a season, the total he will be paid this season if he plays under the franchise tag. Last month, speaking to NFL Network after receiving his No.5 finish on the network's Top 100 list, Bell discussed his current contract situation.
Pittsburgh is prepared to be without Bell. Along with James Conner (who received rave reviews during spring practices), Pittsburgh drafted versatile back Jaylen Samuels in the fifth round. The Steelers also signed undrafted rookie Jarvion Franklin, who rushed for 4,867 yards and 52 touchdowns during his four years at Western Michigan. While they ultimately would like to have Bell, the Steelers have a collection of backs that could certainly hold their own if Bell does elect to skip the first half of the 2018 season.


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Excuses – we've all got 'em. Some of us more than others.
This article's for the guy who's committed himself to turning pretty girls he meets in his day-to-day life into pretty girls he's sleeping with on a none-too-infrequent basis, yet still finds himself stalling up or not having things happen for one of a small variety of reasons.
Here are the reasons that we'll be covering in this post:
- There doesn't seem to be many (or any) girls around.
- You are reacting too slowly and letting opportunities slip you by.
- You are making up limits for types of approaches and actions you are capable of or that are vaguely "doable" for you personally… regardless of whether they would ACTUALLY work or not.
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CUNA supports NCUA's proposal to provide regulatory relief through amendments to regulations regarding loans and lines of credit to members. CUNA filed its comment letter on the proposal Tuesday.
"CUNA supports NCUA's efforts to streamline and organize regulations applicable to credit unions to improve clarity and make compliance easier," the letter reads. "When supervisory inconsistencies occur among the supervisory office regions, a disparate regulatory landscape exists, rendering challenges and disparities for credit unions. CUNA appreciates the agency's willingness to engage the credit union industry in dialogue to address rule transparency."
CUNA also called on NCUA to extend the maturity limit of one-to-four family, non-owner occupied real estate loans past the current 15 years. While such loans were taken out of the member business lending cap due to the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155), the existing maturity limit is still applicable for those loans.
"Because credit unions are uniquely subject to both lending and maturity limit caps (whereas banks are not), we support and propose an extension of the maturity limit available for such loans, as this change is necessary and good public policy," the letter reads. "CUNA would support any agency efforts to remediate this imbalance. Further, the 15-year maturity limit restricts how credit unions can best serve their members relative to FNMA and FHLMC investor requirements, forcing credit unions to send members to a mortgage broker or bank, which can offer a term beyond 15 years, and requiring members to pay higher fees and rates or could cost the credit union a member relationship."
The letter also requests NCUA codify that loans and participations backed by the U.S. government (such as those made by the Small Business Administration's 7(a) program) remain exempt from the member business loan cap. Currently such loans are exempted from the cap by discretionary determination of NCUA's regional directors.


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|Barney's Favorite Mother Goose Rhymes Vol. 2
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|September 8, 1993
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Residents of Forest Grove, Oregon are reporting a loud alarm-like sounds randomly ringing near Gales Creek Road. The noise was first heard three weeks ago.
For KOIN 6, Paula Lynch and her neighbor, who asked that her name not be used, described the sound as loud and like a warning alarm.
"It's hard to identify what angle it is coming from because it just kind of encompasses the area," she said. "We're just hoping somebody might be able to identify it so we can report it and have it stop happening."
Mystery sound frustrates people in a west Forest Grove neighborhood. Where it could be coming from? #LiveOnK2 @ 11pm pic.twitter.com/p0inj5TBr2— Chris Liedle (@chrisliedle) February 16, 2016
Both the City of Forest Grove Public Works Department and Fire Department say they don't know where the noise is coming from, according to KOIN. "The fire department speculated the sound appeared to be some sort of air compressor, but said that crews would have to actually be in the neighborhood to identify the sound before making a determination. A spokesperson with NW Natural said there have been no reports of any problems with the gas lines in the neighborhood."
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KATU 2 took the recording to audio expert Tobin Cooley, who measured it with a sound level meter. He said he gets plenty of calls for mysterious sounds, but this one is by far the most baffling. "It sounds like some sort of pressurized gas or air through a fitting or valve or something. It's not steady state and you can't predict when it's going to happen. Those are all interesting sound features."
Cooley said he thinks the sound is originating near Gales Creek Road, as high-pitched tones don't travel very far.
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5 Unusual Household Uses for Peanut Butter
If you're like me, you've always got a jar of peanut butter around. And if you're really like me, it also takes you a while to get through the whole thing. Well, with these handy household uses for peanut butter in your back pocket, you might be able to get a little more mileage out of it than just peanut butter and banana sandwiches!
Photo by Karen Sarraga
Getting chewing gum out of your hair The oils present in peanut butter attract the natural gum base in chewing gum, helping pull it away from your hair. They also slip between the gum and your hair, allowing the gum to come off with ease. Thoroughly massage peanut butter into the gummy parts and pull away the dried out gum! As for getting the peanut butter out, just hop into the shower.
Removing stickers and sticker residue Whether you've just got a gummy price tag to remove or the Hello Kitty stickers on your kid's lunch box have lost their charm, a bit of peanut butter and a cloth are an easy way to take care of a sticky problem. Just lay on a thin layer of peanut butter and rub it clean with a cloth, and you should have a clean, glue-free surface!
Emergency shaving cream Curiously enough, many folks swear by peanut butter as an excellent, natural alternative to shaving gels, foams, and creams. The oils in peanut butter are supposed to be quite moisturizing for your skin, and come off smoothly as well! (P.S. Use smooth and creamy peanut butter only, please!)
Fixing scratched DVDs and CDs This one might be a little dated for you now, but if you're one of those folks who still loves to keep a great, physical collection of DVDs or CDs, you can repair small scratches in them by rubbing in a bit of peanut butter and wiping it away with a dry cloth. It's easy and works well for most minor issues.
Getting out of a squeaky situation If your tools are getting a bit rusty or tight, peanut butter makes a pretty decent lubricant in an emergency. Its high oil content makes it a great, clean way to put a stop to squeaks and smooth things over once again. Cooking oils in general can also come in handy, but when you just need a dab or two, peanut butter might actually be a little cleaner and neater.


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Aug 21, 2019
RBC misses estimates as capital markets drop weighs on results
Bloomberg News,
RBC boosts dividend as profit rises
Royal Bank of Canada posted fiscal third-quarter earnings that missed analysts' estimates, hurt by a slowdown in the company's capital-markets division.
Canada's largest lender by assets had $653 million in profit from RBC Capital Markets, a 6.4 per cent decline, the result of lower trading revenue and a drop in investment-banking fees, according to a statement Wednesday. Earnings from RBC Investor & Treasury Services also fell, sinking 24 per cent to $118 million, countering record profits in Canadian banking and wealth management.
Canadian banks have been facing a slowdown in domestic investment banking, with fewer equity financings and corporate bond sales along with lower acquisition activity crimping revenue in their capital-markets divisions. Low market volatility and declining interest rates, meanwhile, put additional pressure on trading.
Royal Bank had "a modest miss against expectations as the macro environment weighed on its Capital Markets results as well as those from its Investor & Treasury Services operations," Barclays Plc bank analyst John Aiken said in a note to clients. "Despite the miss, the results from its other segments were solid."
Across the Toronto-based bank, net income for the period ended July 31 rose five per cent from a year earlier to $3.26 billion, or $2.22 a share, with adjusted per-share earnings of $2.26 missing the $2.30 average estimate of 13 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.
Royal Bank is the first of the large Canadian lenders to report quarterly results, and Canada's six biggest lenders are expected to post earnings growth of five per cent for the quarter, the median of estimates compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence.
Royal Bank is one of Canada's most diversified banks, including worldwide operations in asset management and capital markets and ownership of Los Angeles-based commercial and private lender City National Bank. Yet Canadian personal-and-commercial banking remains the company's biggest division. The operation posted a 7.9 per cent jump in earnings to a record $1.61 billion, representing almost half of overall profit at the bank. Wealth-management earnings rose 11 per cent to $639 million.
What stands out most in RBC's earnings?
The Toronto-based lender saw improvements in two areas of concern for investors and analysts: expenses and provisions. Growth in non-interest expenses cooled after three quarters of accelerated growth as the bank invested in technology and spent more on hiring, marketing and new initiatives. Still, costs reached a record $5.99 billion, up 2.3 per cent from a year earlier.
Royal Bank has been facing elevated levels of provisions and impaired loans this year, notably in its wholesale lending portfolio in areas such as the U.S. oil-and-gas industry. In the third quarter, the bank set aside $425 million, little changed from the previous quarter and up 20% from a year earlier.
Royal Bank's stock has risen 6.3 per cent this year, outperforming the 4.2 per cent gain for the eight-company S&P/TSX Commercial Banks Index.
Separately, Royal Bank said that Doug McGregor, group head of RBC Capital Markets and RBC Investor & Treasury Services, will retire on Jan. 31 after 37 years at the bank. Derek Neldner, global head of investment banking at RBC Capital Markets, will become group head of capital markets effective Nov. 1, while Doug Guzman, who oversees wealth management and insurance, will take over Investor & Treasury Services.
Other takeaways from the bank's quarterly results:
- The company routinely expands mortgage balances by about five per cent each quarter, topping growth at its rivals. Domestic mortgage balances rose 5.9 per cent to $257.5 billion in the fiscal third quarter.
- Most Canadian banks increase their quarterly dividends twice a year. Royal Bank stuck to that tradition, boosting its payout 2.9 per cent to $1.05.


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User blog
Expanding Expanded
An overview on Florida Regionals, and what to expect during the Expanded Format.
03/05/2015 by Bradley Curcio
Now that Florida Regionals has concluded, with a very crazy tournament, it's time to talk about what happened. There are so many viable decks in this current format, and it just gets even crazier in Expanded. 60Card's Denise is going to cover next week the craziness that happened Day 1, and I'm taking care of Expanded! Coming into any new format is always a feat, so just being able to make it into the Expanded format was a huge accomplishment. With so little time to figure out the Standard Format, the Expanded Format was going to be even more hectic, with most players having even less time devoted to testing Expanded. With that said, these are the decks I'll be going over today.
Table of contents
First up is well, the deck that got first overall at regionals! Flareon, piloted by Orion Craig, took on the expanded format and prevailed. With Florida being the birthing ground for Flareon, it was only just for it to take home their Regionals, proving that the deck can still compete with the best. Here's a sample list for Flareon, based heavily on what Orion played.
Flareon (Expanded)
- 3x Eevee
- 1x Eevee
- 1x Swirlix
- 1x Slurpuff
- 4x Flareon
- 3x Leafeon
- 2x Empoleon
- 2x Exeggcute
- 2x Audino
- 2x Jirachi EX
- 2x Ditto
- 1x Mr. Mime
- 4x Professor Sycamore
- 1x Archie's Ace in the Hole
- 1x Lysandre
- 1x Lysandre's Trump Card
- 1x N-supporter
- 4x Battle Compressor
- 4x VS Seeker
- 4x Acro Bike
- 4x Ultra Ball
- 2x Silver Bangle
- 1x Float Stone
- 1x Training Center
- 1x Computer Search
- 4x Double Colorless Energy
- 2x Water Energy
- 1x Grass Energy
Pokémon (24)
Trainer (29)
Energy (7)
As you can see, the decklist is pretty insane. Most people wrote off Maxie's and Archie's Last Resorts, thinking they'd be too gimmicky to actually pull off. However, several people proved during both day one, and two of Florida Regionals, that in a deck built for it, it's very capable of being pulled off. Being able to get an Empoleon down on the first turn of the game provides you with so much momentum for the rest of the game that's very difficult for your opponent to deal with. The fact that it can attack too is just icing on the cake, as worst case scenario, it's just another Pokemon in your discard pile, fueling up Flareon's Vengeance. This deck has so many options throughout every turn of the game, on top of the fact that the list can be changed around to deal with any specific metagames you're expecting, which will make it a huge threat for the rest of the format.
Yveltal/Toad (+Garbodor)
Next up is Yveltal Seismitoad. Yveltal is still one of the best decks around, and adding Dark Patch back into the format just makes it that much scarier. You can use the deck to counter your opponens' abilities by playing Garbodor and a heavier tool count, or you can go much more straight lined and use the extra space for more tech cards, such as Keldeo, or Enhanced Hammers. Here's a sample skeleton list based on what Harrison Leven piolted day 2 to start with.
Yveltal/Toad (Expanded)
- 3x Yveltal EX
- 1x Darkrai EX
- 1x Yveltal
- 2x Seismitoad EX
- 4x VS Seeker
- 4x Hypnotoxic Laser
- 3x Ultra Ball
- 3x Dark Patch
- 3x Muscle Band
- 4x Professor Sycamore
- 2x Switch
- 4x N-supporter
- 2x Colress
- 2x Lysandre
- 1x Lysandre's Trump Card
- 2x Virbank City Gym
- 8x Darkness Energy
- 4x Double Colorless Energy
Pokémon (7)
Trainer (34)
Energy (12)
Unlike the Flareon list, there are a couple spots missing, which is where the tech cards come in. If you want to play without abilities, and make your opponent do the same, playing Garbodor with a couple Float Stones is fantastic. You can play Enhanced Hammer if you don't want to deal with too many Special Energy. You can play Keldeo if you don't want to risk flipping a coin to stay awake, or to potentially break out of any lock your opponent tries to put you in. You can play Head Ringer if you want to try and slow your opponent down, and outspeed them with your own Dark Patches, or even play Hard Charms or Jamming Nets if you want to try and limit your opponents' damage potential. With a deck so inherently like Yveltal, you're able to easily tech for any specific match-ups or cards you're worried about, while still being able to potentially handle anything else.
Metal as an archetype gets a lot stronger in expanded, and it's already a force to be reckoned with, as Chris Fulop has gotten a majority of his points solely playing with the deck this season. Not only does the deck keep the same great attackers, with Aegislash EX, and Dialga EX, both fantastic in their own ways, the insane acceleration that Bronzong provides, as well as the consistency of Battle Compressor and VS Seeker, but it's also able to fix one of the few things holding it back. Instead of being forced to run the only 50 HP Bronzor, you're able to run a 70 HP Bronzor, that's also searchable via Heavy Ball because of its 3 retreat. The 70 HP makes it much harder to take a quick KO on; hindering Metals set up, and makes it much more difficult for decks such as Landorus/Crobat to pick them off on the bench. Needing 2 Golbats and a Hammerhead to ko just one Bronzor is a much more difficult to consistently pull off, especially with multiple Bronzors hitting the bench quickly. Here's a sample skeleton list I've been playing around with for the Extended format, after it knocked me out of Top 8 at St. Louis Regionals.
Metal (Expanded)
- 4x Bronzor
- 2x Aegislash EX
- 2x Dialga EX
- 1x Heatran
- 1x Mewtwo EX
- 1x Jirachi EX
- 3x Bronzong
- 1x Keldeo EX
- 1x Heavy Ball
- 4x Professor Sycamore
- 4x N-supporter
- 2x Lysandre
- 1x Battle Compressor
- 1x Super Rod
- 1x Colress
- 1x AZ
- 4x VS Seeker
- 3x Float Stone
- 3x Muscle Band
- 3x Ultra Ball
- 8x Metal Energy
- 4x Double Colorless Energy
Pokémon (15)
Trainer (28)
Energy (12)
This is the basic core I've been playing around with, with a few different cards changed here and there. I've upped the counts of Battle Compressor and Heavy Ball, as well as adding an additional Heatran. I've tried it out with Seismitoad EX, trying to slow down my opponent, while building up a huge board of whichever Metal Pokemon I needed in that match-up. I've added Silent Lab as a counter stadium, but with Keldeo, you are already very good against Special Conditions, so playing it strictly to get rid of your opponents Stadium seemed very lack-luster. Max Potion was another card I liked, but with AZ serving a very similar purpose, as well as the advantages of being VS Seekered back to reuse, and being able to use it against opposing Seismitoad locks, AZ seemed like the better option. The deck very easily has the potential to blow up, being able to dish out insane amounts of damage, starting as quickly as Turn 2, as well as hiding behind a relatively safe wall of Aegislash if needed.
Fairies are another archetype that's been around for quite a while. Although none made it past the gauntlet Day 1, it still seems to be a very solid play for Day 2. Especially with Virizion Genesect being practically non-existent, not having to worry as much about getting G-boostered, the tankier version of Fairies is extremely viable. Mega Gardevoir is an entirely different story, and unfortunately, I don't think it's as capable of keeping up with the fast pace of the current Expanded format.
Fairies (Expanded)
- 3x Spritzee
- 4x Florges EX
- 1x Klefki
- 1x Xerneas
- 1x Xerneas EX
- 1x Kangaskhan EX
- 1x M Kangaskhan EX
- 3x Aromatisse
- 2x Level Ball
- 1x Computer Search
- 4x Fairy Garden
- 4x Professor Sycamore
- 4x N-supporter
- 2x Lysandre
- 1x Lysandre's Trump Card
- 1x Colress
- 1x AZ
- 4x VS Seeker
- 4x Max Potion
- 4x Hard Charm
- 3x Ultra Ball
- 8x Fairy Energy
- 2x Wonder Energy
Pokémon (15)
Trainer (35)
Energy (10)
This is the list I've been using to test around with for the Expanded format. Florges is an extremely good card. Being able to boost your consistency Turn 1 by searching out whatever Supporter would benefit you the most, but being able to hit hard Turn 2, you're able to put a ton of pressure on your opponent, while negating what they're able to do. With Hard Charm, Florges sits at a respectable 180 HP, making it difficult to Knock Out in just one hit. Alongside your Aromatisse, and 4 Max Potions, and an AZ, you're able to heal off any attempts at damaging your attackers. Being able to 2 hit KO any attacker, while continuously staying alive yourself, is a very annoying, yet effective, strategy. Since the entire focus of the deck is to prevent your opponent from being able to Knock Out your Pokemon, anything with the ability to one hit KO your Pokemon poses a huge threat. If your opponent is trying to build up a gigantic Mewtwo, or Yveltal EX to take several prizes with, you're usually able to foil their plan with a Lysandre, taking the first hit. However, something like a Metal attacker (Aegislash, Dialga), or a Flareon/Night Marcher with a loaded discard pile, is much more difficult to deal with, which is where your Mega Kangaskhan comes into play. Normally, you want to avoid benching Kangaskhan if possible, as he'll limit Florges potential output, but in the match-ups you need him in, he shines. Sitting at an already beefy 240 HP, not even including Hard Charm, and not being weak to Metal, gives you a very decent fighting chance against anything that threatens to one hit KO you. Usually, you'll be two shotting almost anything in the format, very similarly to Florges, but, with a couple of lucky heads, you can one hit KO literally anything with Wham-Bam-Punch! (Plus, saying that attack name is always a blast).
Trevenant/Accelgor/Silent Labs/Ninetales
As long as Accelgor has been in the format, paired with any sort of item lock, it's defined the format. Just the fact that it exists forces people to alter their decks, hoping to have some sort of out to the infinite lock, whether it be Keldeo EX with a Float Stone before the item lock starts rolling, or cards such as Virizion EX or the new Wonder Energy, preventing special conditions all together, or just opt out of any tech cards, going for the most consistent list possible, and pray you don't have to face against Accelgor. However, with the most recent set, Accelgor now has an answer to a lot of the techs people would run against them! With Silent Lab shutting off both Keldeo EX and Virizion EX, two of the biggest counters to the Accelgor lock, and the new Ninetales able to lock that stadium in place, it makes Accelgor even more potent. The deck is still somewhat inconsistent, needing multiple Stage 1 Pokémon out in order to keep the lock consistently going, as well as a few other puzzle pieces, but if you like combo decks, and decks with insane comeback potential, this deck is a fantastic option.
- 3x Phantump
- 3x Shelmet
- 3x Accelgor
- 3x Trevenant
- 2x Mew EX
- 1x Jirachi EX
- 1x Keldeo EX
- 1x Vulpix
- 1x Ninetales
- 4x Professor Sycamore
- 3x Ultra Ball
- 3x N-supporter
- 3x Skyla
- 2x Lysandre
- 1x Lysandre's Trump Card
- 1x Colress
- 4x VS Seeker
- 3x Level Ball
- 2x Silent Lab
- 3x Float Stone
- 1x Tool Scrapper
- 1x Super Rod
- 1x Computer Search
- 2x Tropical Beach 11
- 4x Double Colorless Energy
Pokémon (18)
Trainer (34)
Energy (4)
Since this deck has a lot of cards that it needs in order to keep the lock going, there's not as much room for techs, although there's still a few open spots to play around with, and to try and fix anything you may be struggling with. If you find yourself prizing the Ninetales line, or having it Knocked Out before you're able to use it very much, you can thicken up the line, or even run a Town Map to ensure you're able to take it out of your Prizes when you need to. Same thing goes for your Trevenants, if they, or even just the Phantumps aren't able to stick around long enough, you max out on both of your counts. A few other cool tech options are Silver Mirror, as a Trevenant active with a Silver Mirror can block Flareon, Genesect (not G-Booster), or any Thundurus, Kyurem, or Dexoys you may find yourself facing, without having to worry about the Silver Mirror being removed via Tool Scrapper or Startling Megaphone. Also, with the new addition of Wonder Energy, Enhanced Hammer is a very quick, efficient answer to it, enabling your lock once again. Otherwise, opting for more consistency, maxing out on more Supporter counts, Ultra Ball or Level Ball, or even playing an extra Tool Scrapper to make sure you don't get shut off by Garbodor, or even a Keldeo with a Float Stone. This deck definitely has tons of different paths you can take both playing it, and playing against it, so I highly recomend playing it frequently if you want to know all of the ins and outs the deck has. Even if you don't want to play it, knowing first hand how the deck plays, is one of the best ways to know how to play against it.
Last, but far from least, we have Landorus Crobat. Even after Primal Clash came out, this deck is still proving itself to be one of the best, and it only gets better with Expanded. With Level Ball back in the format, you have many more outs to get out as many Zubat turn 1 as possible, letting you spread tons of damage that much quicker, as well as searching out a Jirachi or Hawlucha if needed. Pokemon Communication is another fantastic card in Expanded, and with the high count of Pokemon in the deck, it's rarely a dead card. Both of these can be searched out with Korrina, if you opt to run it, making them even more useful. Without further ado, here is the final list I'll be going over.
Landorus/Crobat Extended
- 3x Landorus EX
- 1x Jirachi EX
- 3x Hawlucha
- 4x Zubat
- 4x Golbat
- 3x Crobat
- 1x Lucario EX
- 4x Professor Juniper
- 3x N-supporter
- 3x Korrina
- 3x Level Ball
- 1x Pokémon Communication
- 2x Lysandre
- 1x AZ
- 1x Colress
- 2x Fighting Stadium
- 3x VS Seeker
- 1x Ultra Ball
- 3x Muscle Band
- 3x Super Scoop Up
- 1x Silent Lab
- 1x Scoop Up Cyclone
- 4x Strong Energy
- 5x Fighting Energy
Pokémon (19)
Trainer (32)
Energy (9)
This list is very similar to a list you would see on Day 1, mainly just replacing your Level Balls with other searching options (More Ultra Balls or Repeat Balls), and is actually only one card off from the list I used Day 2 at St. Louis regionals. The addition of Silent Lab is fantastic for this deck, even as just a one-of. Being able to shut off that pesky little Mr. Mime's damage blocking ability; for even just one turn, can be the swing in momentum you need to win the game. Even if you don't take advantage of the turn to try and Knock Out the Mr. Mime, the additional damage can very easily be the difference between a win and a loss. On top of that, being able to shut off your own Hawlucha's ability can prove handy at times. Finally being able to hit a Thundurus, Darkrai, or Manectric for weakness is absolutely insane! The only thing you have to worry about shutting off in your own deck is your Zubat's free retreating ability, otherwise your opponent will have more trouble dealing with Silent Lab than you will.
A lot of people have been opting to run with a much lower, or even no Korrina, and going for a heavier Colress count, which is another very viable take on the deck. With so many options to search out Pokemon on Turn 1, you're able to fill up your bench very quickly. I personally like the option of searching your Muscle Bands, Super Scoop Ups, and any other item you may find yourself needing as quickly as possible, but if you want to be more focused on the late game, as well as improving your match-up against Seismitoad slightly, then trying out more Colress is something I'd highly recomend.
Honorable Mentions
Night March
Although this deck is very similar to Flareon, pitching your Pokemon in order to build up to some insane damage output, I feel it's the slightly worse variant of the two for the Expanded Format. Night March doesn't have an out to a quick Quacking Punch, while Flareon can attack the entire game with Leafeon, putting insane amounts of pressure onto the Seismitoads, while taking very little damage in return.
Primal Groudon
This deck unsurprisingly did pretty decently during Day 1, but it doesn't seem to gain much in Expanded, while most other decks do. Even if you're able to set up a big Primal Groudon, you'll most likely be too far behind for it to make a very big impact.
Virizion Genesect
This deck is always going to be around, as it is very consistent at doing what it wants to do. Attaching a lot of energy, and G-boostering anything standing in its way. However though, it struggles with anything able to one shot it, namely Flareon and Night March, and even the insane amounts of pressure Hawlucha or Landorus, in conjunction with their Bats can put out. It's still very good against Seismitoad, and is definitely capable of taking down Yveltal, so it's a deck to always keep in mind.
Rayquaza Eelektrik
This deck is very similar to Metal, but a lot less versatile. It's able to rip through Yveltals, Genesects, Fairies, even Seismitoad if you're able to set up through the item lock, or any other big EX, but it struggles against being one shot back via one prize attackers, namely Night March and Flareon. Also, another reason Metal is able to survive in such a fast format, is their Bronzors are very resilient, while Tynamo isn't. Being weak to fighting, and just a measly 40 HP, makes them very easy to take out, even on the bench.
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I was reading an article earlier today about Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant's wife. She's seldom in the limelight or speaks to the press but the interview that I was reading today was one of the few she's given. In the middle of her story she began to talk about how she wouldn't like to be married to someone who doesn't win championships. She went on to reason that when you're sacrificing birthdays, holidays, dance recitals and quality time with your family in order to play basketball games you better be winning and you better be bringing home some rings because if not, its not worth sacrificing time to spend with the ones you love that you'll never get back. Despite the many layers to her claim, Twitter users world wide clung to one layer and ran with it, claiming that Vanessa Bryant is a gold digger for claiming that "she would not like to be married to someone who does not win championships." Given her high profile status and filthy rich context, what she said was pretty grounded. Given her context, her claim makes sense and so does the way that she went about explaining herself.
Its funny how we cling to only one side of a story. The side that's most convenient for our pride, fears or insecurities to tell.
There's this up-and-coming singer of whom I'm a big fan, named Kehlani. She was dating a fellow up-and-coming rapper but they broke up. It was a fairly significant and life changing experience for both of them but apparently the timing wasn't right. Shortly after they break up, Kehlani begins dating an NBA basketball player and their union seems to be a fairy tale. Kehlani is sharing on social media how in love she is and her significant other is doing the same. She shares how he met her when she was in a dark place and felt unlovable and how he helped her believe in love again. A few months into their union, Kehlani and her new boyfriend discontinue professing their love for one another on social media for a couple of weeks. After these weeks pass, Kehlani's first boyfriend–the up-and-coming rapper–posts an image of himself and Kehlani in bed together with a caption suggesting that the two have gotten back together. The internet goes crazy and begins making assumptions that Kehlani cheated on her current boyfriend with her ex, calling Kehlani a whore and many other names other than the one given at her birth. People began questioning Kehlani's integrity and completely turned on her. Later on we find out that Kehlani and her basketball player beau broke up a while ago, that she did not cheat on anyone and that she's still a person of integrity. We also find out that her mental health was at the time unstable and that she's going through a hard time.
Why do we fill in the blanks with fear and negativity? We fill in the silence with stories that are convenient for our pride, fears and insecurities to tell.
There's a Ted Talk by one of my favorite story tellers Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie titled "The Danger of a Single Story" in this Ted Talk Chimamanda highlights how catastrophic it is that the stories that are told about world history are single sided. She illustrates how the stories told by American historians about Africans are filled with fear, insecurity and the need to feel better than and how these stories have defined her interactions with many Americans. Chimamamanda was raised by a typical middle class Nigerian family. During her Ted Talk, she shared a story: while a child and still living in Nigeria, Chimamanda's families cleaning lady had to discontinue her services with them and subsequently her mother brought in a young man from a low-income area to replace their old house keeper. The only story that Chimamamanda's mother told her about the young man was that "he and his family are poor." One day Chimamanda and her family took their house keeper to visit his family. Upon their arrival the families greeted one another and began to become acquainted. Chimamanda noticed that their housekeepers mother could sew these extravagant and beautiful fabrics from scratch, that their family was very happy and laughter filled their home during the entirety of their visit. Chimamanda felt completely guilty after her family went back home. It never occurred to her the her house keepers family may have talent, skill and even joy! When her house keepers family were merely "poor" they were no longer human to her.
It's so tempting to allow insecurity to tell our story, and to allow fear to fill in the silence of the unknown. By doing so, however, the only person we do a disservice to is our self. By doing so we are merely feeding ourselves simple minded lies and foregoing the opportunity to live a life of trust, peace and contentment. The stories that we tell ourselves of the happenings of our experiences are what become of our lives. The stories that we tell ourselves about experiences and circumstances are not THE truth, but instead, merely our interpretation. I've taken the time recently to dissect the stories that I've been telling myself about scenarios that have taken place in my life, and the themes are very consistent and also very telling. What stories are you telling yourself about your life? That would be a great topic to journal about 🙂
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On Rosh Hashanah, a Note on Origins and Evidence
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None shall pass. (All must pass.)
Last night was one of those drink-a-Dr-Pepper-right-before-bed-and-not-be-able-to-quiet-the-mind kinda nights. It didn't help the last thing I read before going to bed was a series of blog posts wherein some dude tells a tale of what not to do when he and his girlfriend made all the wrong choices and found themselves high centered in a jacked up Toyota Camry rental car in Death Valley. It's worth a read.
I was reminded how I haven't posted anything about the Death Valley Rally in a while. (Granted, I haven't posted a whole lot about anything lately, but I digress.) Lying in bed, brain going a million miles an hour trying to figure out how I would find an unconventional route across Death Valley – somewhere I've never actually been, by the way – I realized there was no way I was getting to sleep without asking others for help. I got up out of my bed, walked across the house, pulled up Expedition Portal, and posted my almost manic request for possible car-friendly (yet challenging) routes across Death Valley (for cars).
The thread was well into 2 pages before I could get back to reply at lunchtime. Responses varied from incredulity – This is a joke, right? – to cautious optimism – This could be a neat idea, but it would be a logistical nightmare. – to good, old-fashioned, anti-gubmint pessimism – They'd throw you in Federal prison just for thinking about something like this. All in all, though, a great chance to think about some of the risks associated with this event, specifically relating to the route we'll take.
You can fly into Vegas, get a rental car, stick your smartphone on the dash, and get turn-by-turn directions for a leisurely drive to, around, and probably through Death Valley. It pretty much takes a debit card and a whim. You know this. I know this. And yet, Death Valley remains one of the most inhospitable and dangerous places in North America. Familiarity breeds contempt.
I want participants in this event to have an adventure. I don't want you to get home, have your neighbor ask where you were, and then say, "Oh yeah. We did that one morning last spring during our Vegas trip." I want you to come home with stories you'll need two arms to tell. Know what I mean? At the same time, I don't want you and your buddies to save a car and get it to Vegas, only to completely shred it in Death Valley. I want everyone to finish this event 100% intact.
Besides, we're giving these cars away in the end, right? If they all make it, we all make it. So finding a route which is easy enough for us to complete with cheap, likely FWD Craigslist cars, but not so easy we find ourselves in a parade of tour busses and Winnebagos is key. I'm not above breaking out the tow strap or stacking the odd rock for traction, but you can see how fine the line can get in this area.
If you paused to read that Stranded in Death Valley story, you have a pretty good idea how quickly things can go from dumb to dangerous to disaster. Believe it or not, I'm actually considering Lippincott Mine Road, Ubehebe Crater, and Racetrack Playa at this point, though it's still far too early to consider anything relating to the route planned. I'd really like to have experienced drivers recce the route(s) in advance of the event – if not find a way to drive them myself – to better understand what we're up against.
A little Catch-22 action, we can't commit to a route without knowing what kind of vehicles we'll be driving, and we can't pick the vehicles we'll be driving until we commit to a route! If you're thinking about which vehicle you might choose for this event, ground clearance, good tires, and a healthy cooling system should probably be at the top of your list, but I'll have more recommendations for you as things progress. For now, I'm curious what you think.
And this all assumes I can get us a permit to get a group of 50-70 people, in 15-20 vehicles across Death Valley (with a possible overnight stop somewhere in the middle). Initial research on the Death Valley National Park website suggests such a thing exists, though it comes with a $210 price tag. Oh, and I should mention I'm not entirely sure how I go about getting a cool million dollars in liability insurance for the event, listing the United States as beneficiary? Yeah. That's a requirement, too.
I've got an email in to the National Park Service introducing my vision for the event and asking for their feedback. Who knows. If we can't get a permit to cross Death Valley or camp within it, maybe we just start and end in Las Vegas, but do a lap around the park on public roads, posing for group pictures at every attraction in the park. No matter what, this is going to be a special adventure for participants.
One of the guys on ExPo actually said this sounds like something you'd see on Top Gear. Well, I consider that a compliment, though I promise you, we'll not be abandoning any broke-down, leaking, up-in-smoke machines on the side of the road. We'll also not be crashing indiscriminately through the wilderness as they tend to do. Like Top Gear, though, we will have a full complement of experienced off-road and overland people with us, either participating or providing mission critical support from start to finish, much as they do behind the cameras. It's going to be fun, but it's going to be safe, or it isn't going to happen.
I hope you get an idea what I'm thinking the drive will be like. My question to you, then, is what do you think? Would you rather take an unusual route across Death Valley, where you might have to break out a tow strap to get unstuck, or stick to more easier, more frequently traveled roads? Leave me a comment and let me know, please.


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Pocatello, Idaho. Jan. 7, 2019. Like many in the industry, Brecken and Jonathan Farnsworth were moved when they watched the 2015 documentary Sharing the Rough. The owners of Parlé Jewelry Designs were also friends with producer Orin Mazzoni, who has family in the jewelry industry, so when he expressed interest in a collection that would help bring the film to life, the Farnsworths—whose company motto is "Stones That Speak"—knew they could accomplish the task. The pair were already offering stones—including myriad colors of garnet—from East Africa, so the challenge would be in telling the story of the stones in a more specific way as well as designating a portion of sales to a charity that would ensure the funds would benefit the communities mining the gems.
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The Farnsworths became aware of the Devon Foundation, a charity organized by jewelry store owner Nancy Schuring of Devon Fine Jewelry in Wyckoff, N.J., who had visited East African mine sites and even appeared in the film! Schuring was already funneling funds for education and meals to those living in mining regions, so they elected to give their collection proceeds to the Devon Foundation to distribute. One of the beneficiaries? The Kitarini Primary School located in Tanzania near the Kenyan border. The school serves the children of the area's Masai tribe. Five percent of wholesale dollars of the Farnsworth's Sharing the Rough jewelry collection benefits Kitarini, helping to provide meals, books, uniforms, and more to elementary-age students. Retailers who carry the collection are encouraged to match monies. For a firsthand look at Devon's efforts, the Farnsworths visited the school in September, afterwards pledging "to give $15,000 to the Foundation," explains Brecken.
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As for the Sharing the Rough jewelry collection, which is sold by retailers nationwide, it features mixes of uncut and faceted gems to reveal the transformation of the stones. Collection-wide, styles have a hand-hewn look and are carved in wax for authenticity. Gems include Lotus garnet (a pink stone) as well as rhodolite, mandarin, tsavorite, and mint Merelani garnets. "We're expanding offerings and increasing style selections for 2019," adds Brecken. Retail prices start at $595.
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