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In July 2019, New York State adopted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which mandates that 70% of the state's electricity is generated from renewable resources by 2030 and 100% of electricity from carbon-free sources by 2040. Achieving these mandates will require stakeholders to come together to remove barriers to renewable energy development.
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Shared understanding of the solar energy potential, economic feasibility, and grid connection compatibility of different solar electricity generation options among stakeholders would reduce siting conflicts and enable development of collaborative solutions to reduce barriers to installation on low-impact sites.
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The Long Island Solar Roadmap Project aims to advance the pace of solar installations on Long Island by reducing siting conflicts and lowering the barriers to installations in low-impact sites like parking lots, large rooftops, and previously disturbed sites. To do so, we are partnering with a consortium of stakeholders representing groups who can affect and are affect by the outcomes of solar energy development decisions on Long Island to:
Identify low-impact, low-conflict sites for mid- to large-scale solar installations (250 kW DC and larger) on rooftops, parking lots, and previously-disturbed lands and provide information on where permitting challenges and grid modifications may be needed to utilize additional solar resources. Learn more . . .
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ACM clears merger of Bergman Clinics and NL Healthcare Clinics
On 17 December 2018, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) announced that it has cleared the merger of Bergman Clinics and NL Healthcare Clinics.
This strengthens Bergman Clinics' leading position in the Netherlands with clinics focussed on ophthalmology, orthopaedics, dermatology, plastic surgery and other specific forms of insured specialist medical care. The new organisation now has approximately 1,500 employees as a result of this merger. The group expects that in the coming years it will expand its existing clinics and open new clinics. The company also has the ambition to be an engine of innovation in the Dutch care landscape.
The merger takes place against the backdrop that Dutch people are more and more conscious in their choices, including when it comes to healthcare. For both patients and healthcare insurers, demonstrable quality of treatments, cost control, short waiting times and the service offered play an increasingly important role.
Healthcare insurers had objected to the merger, but after an extensive investigation the ACM concluded that the merger would not negatively affect the bargaining position between healthcare insurers and the clinics.
The Houthoff Competition Team, headed by partner Weyer VerLoren van Themaat, assisted Bergman Clinics and NL Healthcare Clinics in the merger request. This team previously successfully obtained the required permit for the merger of the university hospitals AMC and VUmc, which created the largest university medical centre in the Netherlands.


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Note: At the end of May, six riders participated in the annual Nick B Brown Birthday Motorcycle Tour. This year we visited "the forgotten corner" of Washington. A big thanks to my dad for taking the time to write and allow me to publish the following story. Part 1 covers the pre-ride details. Stay tuned for the rest of the story…
The Plan
I get an email from my daughter suggesting we reprise our Nine Pass Tour from last year:
Hi Dad,
Here's a tentative plan for a NBB 40th birthday ride. We were thinking leave on Friday, return on Tuesday. What do you think?
Day 1: Home to Twisp
195 miles, 4 hours
Day 2: Twisp to Colville
208 miles, 6 hours
Over Loup Loup Pass; n on 97 to Tonasket; DH 34 to Oroville; DH 11 to Curlew; DH 50 to Hwy 395; S on DH 65 to Kettle Falls; E on Hwy 20 to Colville
Day 3: Colville to Republic
236 miles, 7 hours
DH 14 to Tiger; N to Metaline Falls; S on Sullivan Lake Road to Le Clerc Creek Rd (east side of river); Newport; Chewelah via Flowery Trail Rd; N on f Hwy 395 to Colville; Kettle Falls; Republic via Sherman Pass
Day 4: Republic to Twisp
155 miles; 4 hours
Day 5: Twisp to home
195 miles; 4 hours
And I get an email to "The Usual Suspects" from my son-in-law:
Hi Gang,
We're doing another NBB birthday motorcycle trip this year, but we're adding two days in honor of my 40th birthday and to give us time to explore some pretty cool-looking roads in northeastern Washington. I'm even going to wash my bike for the occasion!
The dates are Friday, May 24th, through Tuesday, May 28th.
We're roaming from town to town on this, so it's probably easiest to make your own lodging arrangements, but I expect we can certainly meet up for post-ride refreshments and food. Of course, these towns are small so we'll all end up in the same place anyway.
Please drop me a line if you're interested in coming. I would love the company!
Sounds like fun – I'm in! It looks like Dave is in. And Mark and Laura! And the ride is sold out – waiting list only for those slow to respond.
The Riders & Their Rides
My daughter is 37; my son-in-law will be 40; and I'm … well, old enough to be their father … old enough to know better, some would say. Together we are "Les Canards Sauvages," a name for our tiny motorcycle gang coined on a previous ride to Banff by a Luxembourger innkeeper there.
Loosely translated it means The Savage Ducks. At the time we all rode Ducatis (Ducs). My daughter and son-in-law still ride Ducatis (a Monster 796, and a 900 Supersport) and I'm a lame Duc now, in their opinion, riding a BMW K1300S; a sport bike in a Tuxedo. It sounds like something between a Japanese sport bike (Angry Bees) and a muscled cruiser (Angry Potatoes) … maybe like a hunting cheetah … very fast … very focused … a low and forward center of sonic gravity. BMW marketing folks would love to hear me talk this way!
Les Canards Sauvages are at the core of a somewhat larger and looser group we self describe as "The Usual Suspects." Dave rides a BMW K1600LT; a beautiful touring bike tricked out with some extra electronics and lights. If Porsche made an SUV, it would be as strong, powerful, and refined as Dave's bike. Oh wait; Porsche makes the Cayenne. So I'd guess Dave's bike is the Cayenne of motorcycles – comfortable, powerful, and refined. His wife Karen rides a smaller BMW but won't be joining us on this ride as she's starting a new job. Mark and Laura ride a pair of Suzuki V-Stroms. This is a terrific crossover bike … part road bike, but very capable off road. High clearance, stand on the pegs, fun!
When we ride as a group, it is helpful to be able to talk to each other and a few years ago, we bought ScalaRider G4 headsets. Pairing them with each other lets us talk so we can coordinates stops for fuel, food or hijinks. It lets us consult when we make a wrong turn. Recommandé par Les Canards Sauvages!
Did I mention hijinks?
This is fun. Imagine three or more of us, riding in a close, staggered-trail formation. We're fast approaching a car we want to pass. Over the intercom, "On my mark, left blinkers on … three, two, one, … mark!" The turn signals come on at exactly the same time. "Pass on my mark … three, two, one … mark!" Our revs come up and we shift to the passing lane at exactly the same moment. This is precision flying, better than the Blue Angels. I truly hope those around us appreciate the formation.
We can do a coordinated ballet of left and right leg stretches in the same way, but that's just messing with people's heads. At least we hope so.
In any event, that's the way it's supposed to work. Last time out, I was unable to pair my headset and it was stuck on some stupid FM radio frequency playing static at 100 decibels. So today, ride-minus-five-days, I plug it into my PC to check for software upgrades. That goes smoothly. After it's fully charged, I reset it to factory defaults and paired it to my GPS. It's time to test. "Film at eleven," as they say.
And More Electronics
There are things I'm good at, and things I'm not. One thing I'm good at is making wrong turns and getting lost. So awhile back, I added a GPS navigation system to my kit. Mostly when I ride alone, I take whatever road appeals to me and get lost. Then I tell it to take me "home," an address it knows, and Bob's your Uncle.
Our route for this trip is 1,000 miles of off-the-beaten-path asphalt. If I simply plug in our destination each morning, it will plot a route that will steal the joy from our ride. It will choose smooth, straight, multilane highways. It will avoid Americana. It maintains a severe allergic reaction to basic comfort food – biscuits and gravy, for example. It will choose the perfect route for a four-door sedan with two adults and 2.3 children on board.
It will not choose a biker's route.
But there's an alternative called Base Camp. This is software that lets me plot our route along the roads we want.
I've not used Basecamp yet but today is ride-minus-four-days and I give it a go. I load the software on my Mac. Hey, it comes native Mac and PC ready. I do software and map updates until it eventually quits nagging about them. It has videos that show me how to use the software to create a route and load it into the navigation system that sits on my bike. It takes a few hours to get the hang of this, but I think I like it. We'll see in four days.
It's All About the Gear
My wife has observed that with bikers, "It's all about the gear." And she would be correct, to a degree. Others have observed, "It's all about the food." Or the, "check-your-rank-at-the-door camaraderie." Or the, "feeling of 9,000 RPMs between your legs." All true, to a degree.
In any event, it's good to look the part and it's fun to have apparel that reminds us of the good times. So it has become traditional to make up Ride T-Shirts. Photoshop, mashed up Internet graphics, and Café Press make this possible. On one ride, we were asked if we all worked for Ducati. Guess which one.
My daughter calls me; "I have an idea for T-Shirts. Can you help me with Photoshop?" We mash up a T-Shirt design to add to the collection, the first of the three below.
For the record, the white shape is the transmission cover from a Ducati 900 Supersport. These are available at Café Press for a modest price. Wonder who among us will order them?
Or Is It, All About The Weather
As ride day approaches, I begin to obsess about the weather. We will be high in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. It's mid-May and that often means rain. I don't despise riding in the rain, but I want to be warm and dry, and that means choosing rain gear to ride in. But we'll also be low in Eastern Washington and in May that sometimes means it'll be hot. I have summer gear, winter gear and shoulder season gear. Only my winter gear is waterproof.
So the dilemma is choosing just the right gear. I'd rather be: 1) warm and dry in the rain, and hot when it gets hot; than 2) cold and wet in the rain and comfortable in the hot. So winter gear or shoulder season gear?
A quick check of the weather over North Cascades Highway (Rainy Pass) shows it'll be cold (upper 30's or lower 40's) and rainy with the possibility of SNOW. Crap! I do despise riding in the snow! Call me crazy. Maybe we'll need to reroute over US2 but it's looking like waterproof gear for this ride. The risk of hot in Eastern Washington this time of year isn't all that significant. Maybe it'll reach 70, tops, the 'big maybe.' Winter gear it is.
We'll keep an eye on the possibility of snow and call an audible on Friday morning.
Ride Eve – Ride-Day-Minus-One
I drive a car that's little on the outside but big on the inside. The side bags on my K1300S are just the opposite; big on the outside and little on the inside. So I'm off to pack channeling my inner Jack Reacher. Don't need much beyond a toothbrush.
And I'm off to update our route map in Basecamp for the GPS.
We live in amazing times. With the click of a mouse I pull up weather along our route for the next 5 days. Twisp on Friday: 42-67 degrees, 20% rain chance; Colville on Saturday: 42-67, 10% rain chance; Republic on Sunday: 39-68, 10% rain chance; Twisp on Monday: 47-75, 20% rain chance; North Cascade Highway Tuesday: 50-60, 10% rain chance. No longer any ambiguity – rain gear.
But getting to Twisp won't be half the fun. Forecast for Blewett Pass and Stevens Pass is the same: 33-40, rain/snow. But it's amazing what weather data you can find. The surface temperature is 52 which means any snow we see will melt on contact.
Next stop, The French Bakery, where we'll be kick-stands-up at 10:00 AM tomorrow. We all despise riding in rush hour.


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Our Call for Proposals is now closed. Decision notifications will be sent by June 24th, 2020.
Why Speak at DjangoCon US?
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V8 Supercars refugee Alex Davison has confirmed that he will rejoin the Porsche City Index Carrera Cup Australia for the 2012 season, driving with McElrea Racing.
Davison has a long history in Porsches both in Australia and overseas, with the now-32-year-old having won the 2004 Australian Carrera Cup title.
Davison heads back to the all-Porsche class after three seasons driving the Stone Brothers Racing-prepared IRWIN Racing Falcon in the V8 Supercars Championship.
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Mr. Robert "Tut" Arthur Taylor Sr., age 91, of Wilkesboro, died Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. He was born November 20, 1923 in Milledgeville, Georgia to Herman H. and Lillie Pierce Johnson Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a US Army and Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ella Lee Blount Taylor; daughter, Barbara Taylor; granddaughter, Melissa Boone Dyer and great grandson, Robert Benjamin Dyer.
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By agreeing to speak at the Islamophobic Clarion Fund's 92nd Street Y event on November 7 beside neoconservative Richard Perle and uber-hawk John Bolton, Ethan Bronner is explicitly violating New York Times ethical guidelines. After I published my report about Bronner's unethical business arrangement with a right-wing Israeli public relations firm, the Times' Standards Editor Phil Corbett sent out a memo to the entire Times staff reminding them about the paper's guidelines for speaking engagements. A staffer leaked the memo to Gawker. It included the following stipulations, which Bronner is clearly violating:
Speaking fees are generally not allowed from companies, lobbying groups or other sources that might raise questions about our impartiality.
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The Women's Role in Advertisements
Nowadays our world and people are being eaten by advertisements and commercials almost as much as five, ten, and even twenty years ago. But of course now modern people have changed their opinions and thoughts almost on everything, advertisement included. And they have changed also. In "Hunger as Ideology", Susan Bordo talks about her view on commercials and gives us the gender-dualities, which she thinks are traditional for ads. In her essay Bordo examined the historical stereotype of women; the portrayals that have arrested them, turning their psychological makeup into something destructive to their health, and yet, supported by society. It seems that to be thin is a goal for most women and as Bordo points out, it is the result of advertisements and a public image of women maintaining a number of roles, including that of server and of the sexually repressed. She says that the real woman, as advertisements show, is the one who doesn't eat much, who is slim, beautiful and cares about her family and relatives more than about herself.
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Montfortian Mission at St. Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort Parish, Dagupan City
Published by Bro. Armel R. Collantes, SMM in Philippines · 4 August 2016
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Tags: NU, PHL, 265
DAGUPAN, Philippines - On July 2, 2016, the parish of St. Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort, Dagupan City has officially opened its First Montfortian Mission. The Parish has chosen Barangay Mangin as its Pilot Mission Area. The celebration started with a Dawn Procession at 4:00 AM from the Chapel of Bolosan to the venue of the Holy Mass at the covered court of Mangin-Tebeng Elementary School. Hundreds of parishioners coming from the different barangays have participated in the Opening of the Mission. The Parish Mission Cross, the Image of Our Lady of the Way and St. Louis-Marie de Montfort were the highlight for procession as these images were received with open hearts by the people of Barangay Mangin, as a symbol of their acceptance and participation in God's mission. The Holy Eucharist started after the procession at 6:00 AM. It was presided by Rev. Fr. Richard J. Magararu, SMM, Philippine Delegation Superior with concelebrants, Rev. Fr. Federick B. Yumang, SMM, the Delegation Bursar; Rev. Fr. Santiago E. Casing, SMM, parish priest and Rev. Fr. Arnel V. Pagaduan, SMM, parish vicar.
The active participation and positive response of the people in the mission area were very inspiring and motivating for all of us Montfortians. It truly shows how the presence of the Montfortians has greatly touched the hearts of many people in Dagupan.
Prior to the opening of the Montfortian Mission, the people were being prepared through the Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) Facilitators' Training and Workshop held on June 5-10, 2016 and the Pre-Mission Activities such as House Visitations and Blessings and Triduum Masses in Zones A, B, and C of Barangay Mangin. The members of the Scholasticate Community under the direction of Rev. Fr. Norwyn V. Baydo, SMM, the Master of Scholastics have given their total self in giving the BEC seminars for Formators, in coordination with the SMM Dagupan Community headed by Rev. Fr. Santiago E. Casing, SMM, the parish priest. There are more mission activities to be done in the coming days especially the building of the Basic Ecclesial Communities.
Glory to Jesus in Mary! Glory to God Alone!
-Bro. Armel R. Collantes, SMM
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Comrade de Blasio and King Cuomo
How long until the New York Communists march Conservatives out of New York? If Mayor Bill de Blasio has anything to say about it, it will be soon.
Comrade de Blasio doubled down on Andrew Cuomo's comments today and agrees that conservatives – extremists who believe in protecting the unborn, advocate for the Second Amendment and traditional marriage – have no place in New York.
De Blasio lied and said conservatives cause the violence in the cities. It isn't drugs, gangs, greed, no sir, it's people who believe in the sanctity of life, self-defense, and traditional marriage. I'd like to know where he gets his statistics.
Comrade de Blasio was asked by a reporter at the US Conference of Mayors in DC, if he had a comment about Andrew Cuomo's remarks telling Conservatives they have no place in New York.
Cuomo said 'extremists' – pro-life, advocates of traditional marriage and the Second Amendment – 'have no place in the state of New York.'
De Blasio answered by saying:
'I stand by that 100 percent. I agree with Governor Cuomo's remarks. I interpret his remarks to say that an extremist attitude that continues the reality of violence in our communities or an extremist attitude that denies the rights of women does not represent the views of New York State.'
He agreed that we all have 'free speech.' [How nice of him. How beneficent. How extremely gracious.]
But exercising that free speech could put you on the wrong side of New York 'values,' de Blasio stated. [I'm confused, I thought New Yorkers didn't have any values.]
De Blasio continued: 'I think he's saying that the attitude of those who want to continue the status quo on guns or want to challenge and deny the right to choose does not reflect the values of New Yorkers. He was absolutely right to say what he said.'
When asked by a reporter if he does not feel the need to reach out to those who disagree with him and would rather others share his values instead, de Blasio pontificated, 'The first point is, we represent our people and Governor Cuomo is right and I believe I'm on firm ground in saying our people, the people in New York State and the people of New York City reject extremists views against a women's right to choose and in favor of the proliferation of guns in our society. And I stand by that 100 percent.'
What violence has been caused by conservatives?
Whether liberal or conservative, these comments should frighten people. Our government leaders are demanding we all think alike. Are we now living in Oceania? Wake up!
The following comments are from cbs local.
On his Sirius Satellite Radio show, Cardinal Timothy Dolan called Cuomo's remarks "unfortuntate at best; inflammatory and outrageous at worst."
'The extremists are really on the other side,' Dolan argued. "The extremists are those who want to radically expand abortion, are not happy with the way things are, resistant the constitutionally legal restraints that have been reasonably placed upon abortion."
New York Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox blasted Cuomo's comments as 'intolerant' and 'arrogant.' He called for Cuomo to apologize.
The Rev. Jason J. McGuire, executive director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, added: 'We had hoped that following a period of reflection Governor Cuomo would have realized just how offensive his words were and promptly retracted his statements. Unfortunately, even after five days, this was not to be.'


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Tuesday, 23 December 2014
Christmas 2014
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Friday, 19 December 2014
Tilly May and her letter to Santa.
This is Tilly May our granddaughter with her quilt that has driven me mad at times over the last year. A whole year !!!!
It's not as if I'm a great quilter I'm not.
I'm pleased she liked it. As for her hair, well, she had just got up and was supposed to be getting ready for school.
This is Tilly May's letter to Santa.
Dear Santa
Have your reindeer been good this year? I hope they've been good.
Please can i have a new scooter and please may you make my nan (Great Grandmother) and my mum get better thank you.
Last year and this year I hope everyone has been good this year.
I hope I'm on the good year (on the good list).
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Love from Tilly.
How can Santa ignore that.
See you all soon :-) XXX
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Palm oil alert on South West England Beaches
A deadly menace washed up by the savage storms we've had recently is poisoning dogs at a rate of one a day.
Several animals have died after licking or nibbling on boulder-sized chunks of palm oil which have been found littering beaches in Devon and Cornwall.
Hundreds more have been left writhing in agony with their owners facing huge vets bills for emergency treatment.
The strange blobs emit a stench of diesel and were thought to be firelighters. but the source of the pollution has yet to be found. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency identified it as solidified palm oil, a substance used in food, soaps, shampoos and biofuels.
It is harmless to humans but can kill dogs unless they get swift treatment which involves being fed charcoal to soak up the oil and induce vomiting.
The first reported casualty came when a three-year-old miniature schnauzer was killed after ingesting a single, tiny lump.
Freya for the time being is limiting her walks to the lake and woods.
She doesn't seem to mind missing her jaunts to the beach, there's always the added bonus of duck and swan watching beside the lake.
Squirrel and bird watching.
Meeting and greeting other walkers, we even met Rudolph.
Some walkers have such amazing smiles.
Freya as usual can be found over at the CAT FLAP CAVALIER.
Keep those paws safe guys.
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High Notes, Vol 14 No 9, March 28 2013
From the Principal
High Talent
High Praise
Well done to the numerous volunteers who organised the mufti collection and barbecue for the Lak Saviya Foundation. Proceeds of the event were $2,316.85. Each year the money supports educational development activities at KRMV a Tsunami-ravaged school in Sri Lanka that we have been helping since 2005.
Technology Policy
AAGPS Heads Meeting
The Football competition for first and second grade will be a seven round draw, with matches in the last seven weeks of the winter season. The third grade rugby competition will involve 9 teams. Each team will play 8 matches and have a bye. The 2014 draw will be a new draw.
Mr Shane Hogan, Head of Riverview, had his last meeting with the GPS Heads. Mr Hogan served as
Chairman of the GPS Heads Committee for several years. On your behalf I would like to acknowledge
his outstanding contribution to the AAGPS as an organisation of schools wanting to play games
against each other for the purpose of educating boys. He was unfailingly supportive of High and
our interests during his time in the chair. As a colleague he has collaborated with me frequently
and always proved a wise counsellor and friend with a sensible, well-balanced view of life. He
will be missed a great deal by the Riverview community and by those associated with the
From the Canteen
Thanks to our volunteers last week. A special thank you to Theo for coming in twice and to Christiana Haddo who we omitted from the list for Monday 11/3. The canteen managers, the school and the boys appreciate all the time given by mums, dads and grandparents.
MON 18/3: Carnival
Public Speaking
I would like to congratulate all students who have so far competed in the Rostrum Public Speaking Competition this term. In particular, a special congratulations needs to be given to the three students who are through to Regional Finals:
Lokesh Sharma in Year 11
Careers News
It is important that parents and students have access to the latest careers news and information. The Careers News section of the Student Portal and of the Parents Portal is updated daily with this latest information.
Visit the Careers News section to read the latest information about:
And much more.
Log into the Student or Parent Portal by clicking the Intranet Login link on the Sydney Boys High School website.
Please see the Careers Adviser if you have any further questions.
SBHS Debating
It was a welcome rest for me to watch our teams debate last week. I attended the FED debates at Newington and Ms Rigby went to Reddam. At Newington our social debaters were more successful than the competitive debaters. It was pleasing to hear that the Year 12 Eastside team won their debate – even after turning up to the wrong campus and thus being late!
There is no debating coaching this week. Next week (5th April) there will only be coaching for the teams only because most of our coaches are attending the Easter Debating competition at ANU – we wish them all good luck. However, there will be coaching on during the last week of the school term – this is a one off because of the disruption caused by Easter and the Uni Debating competitions. Anyone new to debating – we don't usually have coaching on the last day of term.
I am looking for some students to take over the running of the school debating website. There has been a lot of work completed on this during last year and I thank Christopher Chen for organising all of that. This is our website: http://www.sydneyhigh.org.au/debating/. Please have a look and, if you are interested in being part of a team which updates the information (Award points will be available), please come to see me.
I know that some of the coaching coordinators are keen to run GPS trials much earlier this year and I am encouraging them to do this. In the past we have not been able to run a very good program for non GPS debaters so we have kept classes together for as long as possible. However, we now have a fantastic program for GPS and non GPS and I am sure that all students will receive a quality coaching program based on their needs and abilities and I feel that having GPS coaching start early will further our chances of success in GPS and PDC. Please, if you are interested in trying out for the competitive teams, listen carefully to the coaches and look for information in the debating email. If you are unlucky in try outs then, of course, it is disappointing, but there will be plenty of opportunities for you to debate socially and your coaches will be able to help you further develop your debating skills for next year.
Each week I send out an email to debating families. In order to receive this email please
send me an email to
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tell me your name and Year group or your son's name and Year group and I will add you to
the contact list.
With a lot of debaters having commitments with the basketball dinner, many junior debaters got the chance to debate for the first time giving them valuable experience in the lead up to the PDC and GPS competition. Whilst results this week were slightly disappointing in both the FED and Eastside Competition we saw some positive outcomes for all debaters.
The Senior A Eastside team came away with a win on the topic "That we should help citizens of China circumvent their internet filter" after a comprehensive performance against Reddam House. Unfortunately the Year 11s lost in what was a very tight decision.
In the FED competition, the Senior A team lost in what was a very close debate against Newington's 1st Grade debating side. Top effort boys!
Although we saw quite a few losses in the junior Years, it is important to note the progress and skills these boys are learning through each debate. I'm sure as the competition progresses the development and skills the boys will have acquired will definitely shine through.
Khushaal's Tip of the week: Change the tone of your voice throughout your
speech. It adds effect and is much more interesting than simply talking loudly or monotonously.
On top of this, it makes the audience more inclined to listen to your arguments and be
Basketball: Shootin' Hoops
As the last edition of Shootin' Hoops for the 2012 – 2013 seasons, here are the final season statistics for all of High's teams:
In addition to these great stats of the overall school, an outstanding team this season would definitely be the High 2nd Grade team, who were the outright premiers of the AAGPS 2nd Grade League. 1st Grade also did the school very proud, coming 3rd in the AAGPS 1st Grade league and smashing Mr Ben Hayman's goal for 1st Grade at the beginning of the season. Not to mention the countless unsung heroes within our school basketball community, the 2012-2013 season proved to be a great season for all teams at High. Work hard in the off season, and see you guys at the end of the year!
~ Go HIGH!
SHS Cross Country Carnival
Congratulations to the top 10 runners in each age group, at this year's school Cross Country carnival.
These finalists are now representing the school at the coming Zone Carnival in Term 2.
Students highlighted are the SHS Cross Country Age Champions for 2013!
From Swimming
GPS Swimming Report – Carnival 4 @ Riverview
Carnival 4 provided our swimmers the last opportunity to sharpen their competitiveness before the last carnival. It was also an opportunity to experiment with different strokes. It was great to see all the swimmers perform at such a high standard. The new boys contributed to our depth and allowed the team to strengthen its performances especially in the relays. The new students who joined swimming in Year 9 include Christian Haddo, Luke Schofield, Max Menzel, Kalem Best and Andrew McNaughton. They have made a valuable contribution the swimming team. Well done, boys.
GPS Swimming Report – Carnival 5 @ SOPAC
Carnival 5 was always going to be rather tense as it was the last opportunity for all swimmers to clock times that gave them GPS selection. Our boys went to the carnival feeling confident that they will perform to their best. It was great to see a small group of HIGH supporters organised by the SRC attend and support the swimming team. Furthermore, thank you to the all parents for sacrificing their time each week and making such a positive contribution to the swimming program. A special thanks to Mr M Pavone (Sports Master) and Dr K Jaggar (Principal) for supporting the swimmers at all times.
Notable achievements on the night:
The 2103 GPS swimming team:
12 Years: Allen Guo, Barry Zhang and Sinha Nawa
Congratulations boys on a great season.
Music Notes
Tuesday 16th April 9:30am-12:30pm
Please notify the music staff if you are unable to make any of these sessions.
The 2013 ensemble rehearsal timetable is provided below:
From the Andrews Junior Library
HAPPY EASTER READ LOTS – E-books, your local library??
Many Local Libraries are developing a great E-book collection. All you need is a current Library card and the world of literature is at your fingertips. Who has a notepad? Ask for one as a present. I bought an Android device for $85 and took books to read overseas last year – great way to read!
As of last year we are sending you an email about new resources into the Library. This year
you will receive a link to "Library Thing" with the new resources on it. You
may be able to use the link to find new books or your literacy circles book
reviews. So check your DEC email occasionally.
World Challenge Expedition to Africa
Zambia & Botswana in 2014/5
Dear Parent/Guardian of Y9 & Y10 Students,
World Challenge is delighted to announce the launch of a very exciting program for Y9 and Y10 students. This program will culminate in a month long expedition to Zambia & Botswana, departing after Christmas in December 2014.
Students will explore the Kalahari Desert, navigate through the Okavango Delta by boat and experience up close the might and power of the Victoria Falls. Along the way, they will also work and interact with under-privileged communities in sub-Saharan Africa and learn desert survival skills from local bushmen.
As if that wasn't enough, a World Challenge expedition is led by the students – under the watchful eye of their Expedition Leader and assisting staff. Initially, they will be involved in planning their itinerary, and whilst away they will take on much of the day-to-day decision making. They will manage their budget throughout the trip, decide where to stay and what to eat, and how they are to travel between the different locations on their itinerary.
A World Challenge expedition is a unique and powerful activity that will broaden your son's understanding of the world while significantly developing his leadership and teamwork skills. Completing a World Challenge program has been proven to enhance future university and career prospects.
World Challenge would like to invite you and your son to a presentation
7pm Wednesday 3 April – The Great Hall, Sydney Boys High School
delivered by a member of our team who will discuss the benefits of the program, the fundraising support and safety back-up we provide, and how we deliver a fun, rewarding, and safe experience.
To learn more about World Challenge, please visit www.worldchallenge.com.au, or find us on Facebook or YouTube. Letters will be distributed to Y9 and Y10 students. Please return the reply slip if you are able to attend, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Yours sincerely,
Y9/Y10 Students - Please return to the box outside Mr Phillipson's door at Sydney Boys High School.
The World Challenge Parents Presentation RSVP form is available in the PDF version of this edition of High Notes


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Okay, so who's on this list of Senate Dems who are thinking of running for President in 2004 â¦
John Kerry: thinks it's gonna happen, could happen
John Edwards: everybody loves him, we'll see
Joe Lieberman: Talking Points likes him, we'll see how he does
Joe Biden: not a bad guy, maybe the first time was just a run through
Evan Bayh: thinks it's gonna happen, not gonna happen
Tom Daschle: just a small, small chance he runs
Paul Wellstone: great guy, no chance, may run
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Dick Durbin: the dark horse
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The Gerber Bear Grylls Canteen is a water bottle with a pan. You take it with you on camping trips and hikes to make sure you stay hydrated. You use the pan to prepare soup or make some tea. You could also use the pan to boil water to sterilize it.
The plastic bottle has a leak-proof lock top and a capacity of 1 litre. The pan is made from anodized aluminium and has a capacity of half a litre. The included nylon sheath has a belt loop to make sure you can attach it to your belt. Always within reach. In addition, the sheath comes with an additional pouch you can use to store the Bear Grylls mini survival guide.
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So we're getting a new employee in the bakery this week and the G!F saw this on the schedule. And she immediately (according to my bakery!boy) told him that this new chick had better not be young, pretty, etc, etc because she didn't want him to be
He told one of my other bakery!boys who told me.
And yes, I am just that evil.
Bakery!boy #1 asked me yesterday about the new girl ... and I told him ~
Dude. She's 19. Just moved here from California. Blonde hair. Absolutely gorgeous. Loves trucks. Doesn't have a bf and just bought a new 4x4.
And he bought it. Totally. Hook. Line. Sinker. The boy is already in love with someone that he's never met.
The truth? My new part~time employee is 60. Semi~retired florist with questionable cake decorating abilities that I still have to check out. And according to the few that know her she's got a great sense of humor ... thank the gods!
But! My bakery!boy went on lunch, called his g!f and told her that OMG!!! Snow said the new girl is 19! Beautiful! Loves trucks! Loves red!necks! is all about mudding and rock climbing and working on cars! and then he came in and told me that if his g!f wouldn't calm down, he was totally breaking up with her ... and I'm all WTF! Dude.
For a moment, I almost felt bad.
For a moment.
because he's already in love with this imaginary girl and if he breaks up over an IMAGINARY girl? well ... i don't think that's my fault.
Okay, it is kind of bad. But when other
HOW IN THE HELL WOULD I KNOW THIS? i mean, it's not something you put on an application ...
I don't feel quite as guilty.
She starts on Wednesday, just fyi.


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Grizzlies win 4th straight 101-98 in OT over Spurs
Rudy Gay hit a pullup jumper from 14 feet with 27.8 seconds left, and the Memphis Grizzlies held off the San Antonio Spurs 101-98 in overtime Friday night for their fourth straight victory and their first over their Southwest Division rival since the 2011 playoffs.
San Antonio had won five straight in the series since the Grizzlies upset the then-No. 1 seed in the opening round in 2011. The Spurs also had a 2 1/2-game divisional lead on Memphis coming into this game despite Memphis having played five fewer games, and the teams played at postseason intensity despite the calendar.
Tony Parker forced overtime, beating the buzzer with a 27-footer tying it at 95. He also opened overtime with a 3 that turned out to be the Spurs' only bucket as San Antonio went 1 of 10 from the floor. Manu Ginobili missed a long 3 just before the buzzer.


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At the ongoing LA Auto Show, Hyundai has unveiled the U.S.-production version of its Kona Crossover. The New Hyundai Kona rides on an all-new CUV platform and is Hyundai's first B-segment crossover for the U.S. market.
Hyundai Kona: A compact SUV with looks
Kona employs refined aesthetics with sculpted body forms and sporty contours for an athletic, bold, and striking appearance. Its distinctive design is reinforced by the car's voluminous, aggressive body styling that emphasizes its well-proportioned, dynamic silhouette. A low and wide stance complements its profile, with a long wheelbase and short overhangs, ensuring sporty, nimble handling, in addition to delivering superior driving stability at highway speeds. Its masculine, protective 'armor' combines powerfully with the futuristic LED lighting to create a high-tech look.
Kona's front view conveys a powerful presence, as its armor shows readiness for adventuresome activities. It incorporates Hyundai's new family identity, the cascading grille, featuring a sporty mesh pattern, flanked by flared, wing-like fenders that dominate the front visage. It's further enhanced by a separated-headlight design, with high-efficiency LED headlights and LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). The visual relationship between the composite lamps, Hyundai's signature cascading grille and unique armor design results in a distinctive crossover character.
Side-profile design elements reinforce its tough and functional qualities. Contrasting black armor provides a protective skin and visually connects the front to the rear. As with the front LED arrangement, the rear light configuration also creates a truly unique, signature appearance. The slim brake lights, turn indicators and reverse lamps are in a separate configuration, surrounded by protective skin that begins at the C-pillar garnish.
Body colors available for the new Kona are Chalk White, Ultra Black, Sonic Silver, Thunder Gray, Pulse Red, Surf Blue and Lime Twist. The roof is finished with an optional color-contrasting color scheme, providing high contrast between the body and wheels for a distinctive appearance.
Hyundai Kona: Interior refinements
The sleek and simple layout interior contrasts with the bold, adventurous exterior design. The audio/navigation display incorporates advanced infotainment features and the standard floating seven-inch touchscreen. Further, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) controls are surrounded by soft, fluid details that contribute to a sensuous experience and enhance the comfort-focused environment. Meantime, a raft of infotainment offerings with relevant connectivity, navigation are standard on the new Kona.
Kona is offered with a choice of two gasoline powertrains. A 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson engine produces 147 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 132 lb.-ft. of torque at 4500 rpm, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The six-speed automatic offers SHIFTRONIC manual-shifting mode and includes an overdrive lock-up torque converter for higher fuel economy at highway speeds. Powertrain NVH has been reduced further through hydraulic transmission mounts.
Limited and Ultimate trims offer the Gamma 1.6-liter 4-cylinder direct-injected, turbocharged engine generating 175 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 195 lb.-ft. of torque from 1500-4500 rpm, an advantage over its key competitors. The turbo engine is coupled to a seven-speed EcoShift dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
To integrate the optional four-wheel drive system, a new intercooler layout and mounting position for the transmission to minimize intrusion into the cabin space. The suspension, fuel, and exhaust components are carefully packaged to maximize rear occupant room. As a result, Kona offers a generous boot space.
Kona was developed with a focus on enhanced driving dynamics and responsive performance for a variety of urban and multi-surface driving conditions. The long wheelbase, short overhangs and wide track create a planted stance that results in exceptional agility in urban environments with enhanced linear stability and ride comfort. The front suspension features a McPherson strut system using an innovative sub-frame bushing design for enhanced comfort and reduced NVH. The MacPherson strut design uses gas-filled shock absorbers and a hollow stabilizer bar for lower weight and enhanced responsiveness. Available 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/45R18 tires give surefooted, agile handling character on a variety of road surfaces.
Differentiated rear suspension design has been developed for 2WD and AWD models. 2WD models have a rigid torsion beam design for overall stability and control. The AWD drive model uses an independent, dual-arm multi-link design, optimizing ride comfort and stability in the wider ranges of off-road suspension articulation. Its geometry was specially designed for refined body movement on rough roads and off-road terrain. Rear suspension control arm design also minimizes camber and toe changes throughout the wider suspension travel range.
Kona also offers Drive Mode Select, which allows the driver to customize dynamic responses, such as steering feel, transmission and overall powertrain responsiveness to their preferences, and to changing road or traffic conditions.
Hyundai Kona: Safety comes first
The Kona's structural integrity and safety comprise of the lightweight unibody structure, while active safety comes in the form of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), High Beam Assist (HBA) and Driver Attention Warning (DAW), as well as Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collison Warning (RCCW).


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Daily Beauty Buzz: Katie Holmes's Smoky Eyes
Always one for fresh-faced makeup and bouncy, voluminous hairstyles that rival Kate Middleton's famous blowouts, Katie Holmes took on a whole new beauty aesthetic for her appearance at the Intimissimi On Ice event in Italy.
Quite possibly her sexiest look yet, Holmes styled her layered, collarbone-grazing lob in the type of sexy, messy waves that you only thought were possible after a dip in saltwater. But it was the combination of her hair and makeup that left us bookmarking this moment for next Saturday night.
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The actress paired her tousled hair with a smoldering smoky eye that seems to have been created by tight-lining black eyeliner around her top and bottom lash lines and sweeping a charcoal grey shadow over her lids and smoked out towards the outer corners of her eyes.
To get a smiler look, we'd reach for a gel eyeliner with lots of control, like Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Perversion ($20; sephora.com) and a matte smoky shadow you can smudge out like Laura Mercier's Cavier Stick Eye Colour in Tuxedo ($29; sephora.com).
Her lips were touched with a neutral gloss, while natural groomed brows rounded everything out. And there you have it—you can thank Holmes for your next "going out" beauty look.


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Sunday, November 16, 2008
Judgement in the kingdom of Dust, in this veil of tears, the banishment from heaven!
Article by Marc Aupiais
Sand blows immersed, and infused inside the small night breeze. In the distance, the ice creeks, and mourns an unknown death, as frost slowly seeks out the uncovered parts of the green grass, and in the distant sky there is a castle. Figures with wings, they slowly mount the passages, they move up and down- to a ladder which opens into light, and paradisaical beauty of heaven above. A sound, like the dying of an animal, or a crying child makes the ears freeze, as the combination of desert on one side, and paradise between, and icy tundra on the opposite comes to be noted.
We judge, do we not? Fiery expanses and ashes blow against our face! We see, and we define, sometimes we see paradox, snow in the desert, or many other things- yet do we now say that it is not snow- for our judgment. True judgment, Righteous Judgment- is but so often followed by war, or diplomacy- under the yellow, gold and white flag of freedom.
Real judgment is the sort which is observation- we see snow in the desert, and wonder at it- and consider what it means, and perhaps act. False judgments always are evils which attempt to lie- to say a person is not human, or snow is not snow. True judgment is apposed to heterodoxy- to common incorrect belief, to wrong assumption, to undefined precepts for action. Real judgment is noted of Saint Paul "The Spiritual Man- he judges all things- yet he is not judged" (Paraphrasing his wording in his letter to the believers in Corinth)- surely the rebuking of misinterpreting by some of the words of Jesus : "Judge not least you be Judged!"
To judge- we must always treat people as their dignity is- sometimes this means war, sometimes, it means enmity, or many things...
I describe this kingdom I see, I speak of opposites as one- yet opposites which are true in this kingdom. It is a fool who sees white falling in the desert and says- no, it is not so- and a mad fool also- for either he sees it, or he doesn't- yet to deny it is utterly devious, and harmful. In fact, it is apathy which does such damage- people who know something is wrong tolerate it- in other words, they judge- not man but God, who speaks in their conscience. Now, how much worse than judging another man! Those who lie to themselves and others about what they see- about their conscience, and tolerate evil without just reason- these judge God, and condemn the oppressed.
These crucify Christ on his cross. Non-judgment is utter foolish enmity with God. In fact, in Africa, we note the "unbiased" view of our leaders- as mass murderers and better men are treated as equals- as governments and terrorists are concerned as equal at the negotiating table. We see people starve for this apathy- which condemns itself utterly when it justifies itself via faith.
In the stream of the rivers of time- we see all things come to pass- but it is short term to treat right and wrong as equal- in fact- justice must be done. In the Congo we now see revenge for Rwanda taken.
Refugees, they are not saints- anger touches- and enters, hatred fills, these are people, with emotions- do not be surprised if they pick up arms. With one injustice, another chases it. When injustice is permitted- when terror is allowed- it continues- small and large.
It is the gravest of sins- that we should participate in mortal sin- by doing nothing. Let us judge utterly, but judge via truth, and the morality of faith, and the manner of faith's way forward. Light, it breaks the clouds, golden, and sunset- it enters the heart. Do not ignore conscience- but act prudently, and with timing which is of benefit- yet never ever back off from justice- for in this you condemn your soul!
Let us be prudent in judging- and act in just the right proportionate doses of action- in truth, and the prayer God wants of us!
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Wonderful article by thesciencegeek.org about the history of Soyuz space ship.
On 23 April 1967, six years after Yuri Gagarin had became the first man to go into space, a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft was launched carrying cosmonaut Vladimir Komorov. It completed 18 orbits and then returned to Earth.
Mission patch for the first Soyuz mission
Sadly, during its reentry the parachute failed to open properly and the spacecraft was destroyed when it hit the Earth at high speed and burst into flames – killing Komorov and giving him the unfortunate distinction of being the first person to die in space flight.
Despite this initial setback, the Soyuz spacecraft was successfully flown back into space the following year, when cosmonaut Georgy Beregovoy, a decorated World War 2 hero, completed 81 orbits and landed safely.
A Soviet 10 kopek stamp showing Georgy Beregovoy. The Soyuz rocket is in the background – image from Wikimedia commons
Since Beregovoy's mission, Soyuz has been launched into space a further 131 times…
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Taku, a bright spot of ramen joy on Smith Street, has closed. The place will reportedly reopen later this month, under the same ownership, as an Italian restaurant–"like we need more Italian in the neighborhood," grumbles Pupster. Meanwhile, the owners are said to be preparing to open Taku, or something like it, in Manhattan. Be prepared for excellent ramen, grilled items, and other Japanese fare.
In Carroll Gardens, the homey Moroccan spot Marrackech has cashed it in after less than a year. Its tiny space will become the new home of Petite Crevette, a well-regarded casual seafood joint that lost its lease in Brooklyn Heights last year. A sister restaurant, Bouillabaisse 126, is just around the corner. "Great news for the neighborhood," says Larry Brooks.
In Queens, Mexican favorite El Jarro in Sunnyside has been rechristened De Mole after a change of ownership. Menu and kitchen crew appear unchanged–a relief to fans of its ceviche, tamales, roasted-tomato salsa, tinga de Puebla (brisket stew), and irresistible tres leches cake.
In Long Island City, Film Chefs, a lunchtime gem for tasty sandwiches and Southern chow, has shut down its cafe and returned to its roots as a catering outfit.
And up in Middletown, CT, a fire has destroyed O'Rourke Diner, a 60-year-old landmark beloved for soulful soups, sandwiches, and famous steamed cheeseburgers, among other things. The place wasn't insured, and the owner isn't sure what he'll do. Look for updates at the new fan website.
Taku [Cobble Hill]
116 Smith St., between Pacific and Dean, Brooklyn
Petite Crevette [Carroll Gardens]
formerly Marrackech
to open at… 144 Hicks St., between Union and President, Brooklyn
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126 Union St., near Columbia, Brooklyn
De Mole [Sunnyside]
formerly El Jarro
45-02 48th Ave., at 45th St., Sunnyside, Queens
Film Chefs [Long Island City]
O'Rourke Diner [Middlesex County]
728 Main St., near Kings Ave., Middletown, CT
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Hello Leggy Lovelies!
So my little madam is six weeks old today (yesterday by the time I've had a chance to post this), and I'm grabbing those rare moments of quietude as she snoozes in her moses basket next to me to check in and see how you're all doing. For those who didn't see my Facebook and Twitter update, Matilda May Schofield arrived into the world on 27th October 2014 at 11.31am. And she is brill.
I could throw every cliché at you and mean it; the love is overwhelming, your life changes beyond recognition, you'll never sleep again, you won't EVER stop worrying. They're all true, and yet still nothing quite prepares you for you how challenging, tiring and ruddy amazing motherhood is (another cliché in itself perhaps).
From today I'm going to be easing myself back into blogging, and hoping to post a bit more routinely now that I'm on maternity leave. I've also started a new Instagram account to fill in the gaps between postings. Admittedly, most of the entries so far are photos of Matilda looking cute, but there will be grown-up outfit shots (some without vomit) and other tall-relevant material landing shortly! I would love it if you could add me to your list of people to follow by heading here.
I realise All the Tall things has been quite preoccupied with tall maternity style of late, but I'll now be returning to my usual outfit updates, and details of where us non-expectant peeps can find long-length clothing (with perhaps a few of Matilda's snazzier outfits thrown in for good measure!).
But before that, I wanted to share one last post with an emphasis on motherhood; with all my thoughts about dressing a bump when you're tall, the interesting quirks of tall pregnancy, and a little bit about nursing. This is by no means a conclusive list, nor is it a "one size fits all" story for tall women (we all know that no such things exists), but this has been my experience. And if you have been through the process of pregnancy, labour and feeding your baby and feel like you've got something to add/ query/ downright disagree with, then please do add your twopence in the comments below. 🙂
Tall women have easier labours.
At least, that's what the research says, and what my midwife seemed to think. And while there will be many tall women who still don't have the easiest of times, (probably reading this with gritted teeth… sorry) I was definitely evidence of the rule. I actually enjoyed my labour. Yup. Call me mental/masochistic, but I LOVED it.
I'm not saying I would choose to push a head out of my frou-frou every day of the week, but I can't recall a more exhilarating or rewarding experience.
For those planning a baby in the future, I can't recommend hypnobirthing enough. I used to listen to a cd regularly, and while I never really bought into the idea that I was actually being hypnotised, continuously listening to the affirmations gave me the confidence to believe that I was capable of getting through it. And if you're lucky enough to get into the birthing pool, don't hesitate.
Sidenote: This picture may seem like a massive overshare to some, but to those of you who have been reading my blog for a while, you may realise why I just love it to bits. Three years ago life was a bit bleak with Tim's brain tumour surgery, and now he's healthy and happy and our baby girl just arrived into the world looking like an absolute GANGSTA. Life can suddenly get amazing again and this photo proves that to me.
Tall women often have smaller bumps.
I was told all the way along that my bump was too small, and that it wasn't measuring in line with the length of my pregnancy. Which freaked me out BIG TIME. But as the ultrasound lady reassured me when I was sent for a growth scan, there is plenty of room for the baby under your ribcage so often your bump doesn't grow too far outwards. She'd seen a lot of tall women sent for growth scans unnecessarily. It's also a proportions thing. (If you're tall and lucky enough to have been blessed with a mahoosive, beautiful bump, I'm sure you carried it off splendidly).
You don't need to spend a fortune on new clothes.
Unless you want to that is… and far be it from me to stop you shopping. Assign a section of your wardrobe to your pre-pregnancy clothes that still fit you. You might be surprised how many do (thanks in large to the point I make above). I realised that a few clothes I'd consigned to the back of the wardrobe because I'd once gotten bored of them/ was never in the mood for wearing stretchy body con, actually looked different and preferable when pregnant. If I did invest in new clothes, they tended to be loose fitting shirts or kimonos that I could wear post pregnancy too. The dress below was an old ASOS number that had enough give to (just about!) get me to my last day of pregnancy. Matilda popped out the day after this photo was taken.
It's worth buying a few staples to see you through though.
Invest in a few maternity-specific bits that you can accessorize cheaply or wear with your existing bits n bobs.
Jeans: I bought two pairs of maternity jeans which saw me all the way through my pregnancy. My fave were by Mamalicious, £35. Their 34 inch leg was long enough for me (I'm usually a 36 incher) and skinnier than most maternity styles on the market.
[2nd Baby Edit: ASOS now does my favourite Tall Ridley jeans in a maternity style… great if you prefer a super skinny leg.]
Bump band: Asos, £8. This was particularly useful for giving a bit of coverage in the earlier months, when I could still squeeze into my jeans but needed to undo the zip.
Feeding Vests: If you're planning on breastfeeding*, these are great for layering under baggy t-shirts and shirts. I LOVE the Emma Jane longer length feeding vest (£25) so much that I've bought four and rotate them with all my outfits. For nighttime, I love the slightly cosier (but also super long) seamless nursing cami (£39) by Amoralia.
I was probably quite lucky in that I did most of my heavily pregnant months over the summer, and therefore didn't need to look for a coat. I'd have probably worn my existing ones open and layered up with jumpers and chunky scarves, but do let me know if you've come across a decent maternity style coat that works for tall women.
Buying dresses is EASIER when you're pregnant.
Yup, I did mean to say that. A lot of people may scoff at this thought, but I genuinely loved dressing my bump and found it a lot easier than previously in the frock department. Because a lot of maternity dresses cast an empire line shape from underneath the boobs, I didn't have to worry about waistlines being in the right place.
I also wore a lot more of the stretchy, bodycon styles than I'd ever have been comfortable with wearing previously. I was never much of a tummy flaunter pre-pregnancy (and I highly doubt I will be post pregnancy either!).
You will never be more glad of your long limbs than when you're feeding a baby.
Whether you feed by breast or bottle, once your fussy baby is finally latched and in position for a long feed, you will be so glad you can reach that half empty box of chocolates, the glass of water when you're gasping for it and the remote control on the other side of the coffee table.
Your baby might actually NOT be massive.
When I first fell pregnant, a lot of people told me to expect a really big baby. Matilda was 7lbs 8oz. Pretty average. (This might have also contributed to the fabulous labour part). But she's exactly the same weight that I was when I was born, and we all know what happened there. Incidentally she does have very big feet and quite long legs, and she's already outgrown a fair amount of her baby grows, so she's headed in the right direction at least.
Your Feet May Grow
Yup, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but your annoyingly big feet might just get bigger. Mine swelled a little in the last two weeks and I ended up borrowing my husband's converse (sexy). Thankfully they should shrink back to normal size (normal for us, anyway) a week or two postpartum. A cheap pair of large-size flip-flops would also do if you're pregnant in the summer and find yourself with bigger-than-usual feet.
Asos is just freakin brilliant.
I got so many bits from its maternity section (including a super sparkly dress for my friend's wedding, below). So affordable and on trend in a world where maternity clothing just isn't. Check the heights of the models where they are listed too; the main one is 5'11 which proved very useful.
[2nd Baby Edit: If you search "Tall Maternity" on ASOS you'll now find a dedicated range of long-length maternity wear.]
So those are my experiences of tall pregnancy, and I would LOVE to hear your thoughts.
And lastly, how the blinking heck have you all been?
*If you're planning on breastfeeding at London's Claridges Hotel, please don't bother with a vest top and just get your whole tit out.