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This year's Soundwave festival sees US rock-band Papa Roach make their triumphant return to Australia after a 13 year absence. I spoke with bassist, Tobin Esperance about their latest album F.E.A.R. (Face Everything and Rise), connecting with fans through music, musical influences and what fans can expect from their Aussie shows.
Congrats on the new album F.E.A.R. (Face Everything and Rise). What was the recording process like?
We worked with two new producers and we're using a lot of recording techniques and technology that we've never used. Usually, as a band together, we're in our own studio and we write songs and jam for like a month or so and get everything together. Then go into the studio and we record it. This time, we just walked in on the first day with no expectations, came up with an idea on the spot, recorded it and wrote it all on the same day. That's pretty much how we did the rest of the record.
How does the new album differ to your older albums?
This album is just pure and honest representation of where we are as a band. It was recorded early last year and we've been through a lot together as a band. Every record, every couple of years, everyone's in a different place in their heads - spiritually, mentally, physically.
This time, everyone was super clear headed, super focused - a lot of togetherness as a band. I think it shows on the record. We were super excited about making this record - and as much as we were creatively challenged and maybe a little apprehensive and maybe not so confident at times - this record really changed all that for us. Like getting in and making this record has really put us in a good place. We're super proud of this record.
There's a clear difference from your first album to your latest album. It feels like this album may have the ability to cross over into other genres and be played on a number of different radio stations.
Yeah. Which is great. I'm open to that. For me, personally - and I think I can speak on behalf of the rest of the band - we're not the type of band that is trying to hold on to any credibility as far as, some people are just so afraid of selling out, crossing over from what the thing that they do or started as. We're just not like that. If we get a song that is played on the rock radio, wants to play it on the alternative station or wants to be played on the pop station or wants to be played on a fucking hip-hop station, I don't even care. I'm down. We just want people to listen to our music. We want people to get something from listening to our music. And that's it. I don't care how they get it.
Do you have a favourite song from the new album?
I like "Falling Apart" right now. That's my jam off the new record.
My future brother-in-law is a huge fan of yours. And my sister is going to be walking down the aisle to No Matter What ...
Oh, you know what's crazy is we get that everyday. Every day someone comes up to us and says, 'Are you going to play No Matter What tonight?' And we're like, 'No. We never play that song.' We did play it like once or twice live. It's a different song. It's hard to get into because it is a slow song. But it is a great song. We might have to try and bring it out and put it into the set sometime eventually because it's inevitable because people really like that song. It's a special song for them. It'll be cool to try and figure out how to put it in the set.
How does it make you feel when people connect to your songs like that?
It definitely creates a sense of purpose and you realise how much you mean to people with your songs, and the things you can do with songs and emotions. It just feels like we create so much sense of purpose and it brings us a connection with our fans. It goes way beyond just being in a rock band, being cool, getting on stage and playing your guitar and everyone looking up to you, adoring you and all that shit. It's like this real life thing - sharing your story, sharing your stories and people going, 'Yes, I know exactly what that feels like.'
What's the greatest thing a fan has said to you regarding your music?
Everyday we get people that come up to us and say this particular song has helped me or this record has helped me through a difficult time of life. And that right there is enough to validate what we do and everything that we put into our music and people connecting with it.
I had a two hour conversation with this really close friend of mine who I hadn't talked to in years and is super critical of, not just our music as a band, but music in general. And he said, 'Hey, you know what, I listened to this new record you put out and and I gotta tell you man, it really hit me hard. Everything I was going through in my life right now, and listening to this record, it just did something to me. I just wanted to cry,' And I was like, 'Oh. I guess that's a good thing, right?' He's like, 'It's a great thing and I fucking love it'. That just made my whole day.
You joined the band a little later than the others, was there some trepidation joining an already established band?
No. They weren't really established then. I mean, we were super young kids. I was 13 years old when I met the guys and played with them. They had another bass player who played with them for two years. But Papa Roach didn't really form or [get a] sense out of what we were about until I'd say around the time that I joined the band, even though I was definitely inspired by the bass player that they had before. We've grown into what we are as the four members that we are today. I've been playing with them for over 18 years. There was no trepidation. I was excited. I was waiting for the opportunity to play music and to meet three other people who shared this desire to be creative, wing-nut, spastic, freaky, stage-jumping, head-banging, thrashing-punk-idiot of a person that wants to make music.
Do you think you brought something new to the band that the other bass player didn't?
Oh yeah, definitely. It was so long ago, honestly, we don't even really think about that. I've been in the band for so long. Our sound has evolved, just like a lot of bands do. When you start recording early on you're trying to figure out what your sound is, what you're good at and what you like and how you can incorporate all these influences in. For us, it was hard-core music and hip-hop music, and how do we make these rock songs, which have all these different influences, memorable? We're still challenging ourselves to figure this out to this day, but I think we've stumbled upon something that really works and I think that's why we've had the longevity we've had.
Do you have any musical influences?
I have lots of musical influences. For the band, or early on, when we started this thing we were influenced by punk rock and influenced by hip-hop music, funk, metal, reggae music. My favourites early on were bands like the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, bands like Faith No More - anything 90s alternative I loved it. Helmet, Nine In Nails, Smashing Pumpkins. I like punk rock bands bands like Fugazi , Bad Brains, Bad Religion. We love hip-hop music like Wu-Tang Clan, Biggie, Dr Dre. We love metal bands like Lamb of God, Pantera, Metalicca. We love Bob Marley, the Cure, it just never ends. There's new music influencing me every day. I discover new sounds all the time every day. Deft Tones is another band; sorry I can't leave out the Deft Tones. They are like the hometown band we grew up with early on [who] definitely influenced us and still [do] to this day.
It must be exciting for you then with Faith No More and Smashing Pumpkins being at Soundwave with you guys?
Oh yeah. I'm super excited about that! That'll be great. I've never seen Soundgarden before, and I didn't realise that The Smashing Pumpkins were going to be there at Soundwave.
Speaking of Soundwave, it's been 13 years since Papa Roach played in Australia. Why has it taken you guys so long to come back?
I don't know. I think we've just been real busy. We always wanted to play Soundwave and the timing just never worked out. Now it has. We're definitely taking our chance, our opportunity to get our foot in the door and hopefully just kinda wake up Australia, just rattle them a little bit and be like, 'Hey, you remember us? You know those crazy fuckers from California? We're back!' You know what I mean? We really want to make it a point to come back as much as we can. It's definitely long overdue. We're super excited about finally coming.
Festivals must also be a good opportunity to get new exposure especially when you guys haven't been here in a long while?
Yeah, absolutely. I mean, we're going to be playing one of the biggest festivals. We've got a really good billing and we're playing with great bands so we're super excited.
Do you prefer smaller gigs or a festival gig?
There's nothing like playing our own shows. My favourite is where we get to play our own headlining shows. We get to play a long set and have a little cool dynamic adventurous side to it. When we put together a festival set, we purposely put together a set that is slamming from beginning to end. And it's real quick being on stage - 50 minutes goes by in 15 minutes, so I like playing our own headlining shows - that's my favourite. But playing at festivals and getting the comradery with all the other bands, hanging out and watching people going crazy. I know that people look forward to those festivals and that means a lot to us too.
What can people expect from your Soundwave and smaller gigs that you're doing, or will it pretty much be the same kind of show?
Yeah I think so. I can't really understand what we'd do different. When we come back and do our own tour, that's when we really kind of switch things up and our sets are a lot more dynamic a lot longer. With the festivals, we're just gonna leave it all on stage. We're just gonna get up there and smash it. We're just going to leave blood, sweat and tears on stage. And we're just going to get the fuck off and let the next band try and top that.
That's definitely a hard bar to set.
That's what I hear. We just do our thing. We love what we do and we have so much fun when we get on stage. If you can imagine, we make a lot of sacrifices being on tour in addition to being in a rock and roll band. We travel a lot of miles to get all the way to fucking Australia so we better do something when we get there.
It's a long way to travel.
Exactly. And It's such a beautiful place. I remember being there however many years, like 12, 15 years or whatever, and having the time of my life. Being on tour with one of my idols [Red Hot Chilli Peppers]; I just remember being in heaven, this is a dream come true in such a beautiful place. In Australia, with one of my favourite bands growing up, it's pretty surreal so it felt time to come back and make our mark again.
Papa Roach play Soundwave Festival nationally. Dates and more details can be found at http://www.soundwavefestival.com/ - You can also see them at these sidewaves with Godsmack and Nonpoint:
FORUM THEATRE Melbourne - 18+
THE TIVOLI Brisbane - 18+


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So far I've not seen any uses of maps and visualizations to show places where people need help, or to show the work that needs to be done, and the resources and talent needed, to solve the problems of Chicago or the world.
I've been following systems thinking work by Gene Bellinger for several years and this week I watched Gene present an introduction to systems thinking tools. If you visit this link you can go through that presentation yourself.
I've been using visualizations and concept maps since the 1990s to share my ideas. You can find these embedded in many articles on this blog. Thus, I've seen a lot of potential in using some of the tools Gene points to, but I've not wanted to invest the time to learn how to use them and launch my ideas onto a new platform, without the help and involvement of others who might want to use those ideas.
For the past few years I've been connecting with a group of innovative educators via a Connected Learning Community, that uses the #clmooc hashtag to connect on Twitter. One way this group has stayed energized is that each year, and often during the year, they encourage each other to "make" things, using resources they know about, or resources they learn about from each other.
Thus, this November, they are encouraging people to make maps. You can read the introduction here.
As I watched Gene's presentation I thought to myself, "What if I could start a project on Kumu.io, then invite interested folks from #clmooc to come in and help me?"
So, this morning I took the plunge. Below you can see a screen shot of a project that I've launched. I hope that some of the #clmooc folk, and perhaps some who are inspired by the Obama Summit, will take a look at this information and begin to use these tools to map their own ideas and network.
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Last week I shared an article about how where you're born affects what your life outcomes will be with Terry Elliott and other #clmooc members. I'd written it in 2012 (click here). Terry turned this into a poem, which he posted on his site. As I was writing my response on his blog, I thought I'd format it as a poem. Then, I thought, why not share this on a Lumen5 video, which I'd learned about through Terry a few months ago. So I created the video below:
If you follow #clmooc on Twitter, or Facebook, or through their G+ community or web site you'll see many examples of how one person launches an idea and others re-mix it in many creative ways, often in collaboration with others.
Systems thinking is not a new idea in parts of the education community. The Walters Foundation and the Creative Learning Exchange both focus on education applications. I suspect many in the social sector are also using systems thinking and concept mapping, but I've not seen many examples on web sites of youth development, tutoring and/or mentoring program web sites.
I hope that my contribution today will lead to new ideas shared in the coming month and years that use systems thinking, Kumu, InsightMaker and the ideas Gene Bellinger has been sharing. Maybe some of these maps will point to others who are already using these tools effectively.

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Alcatel OT-209 Review
The Alcatel OT-209 is one of the cheapest phones on the market,
available for 99 pence on a PAYG contract, it's a cheap as chips option
for those who do not require the latest state of the art handsets. It
might be cheap but is it cheerful? For that 99p investment you get a
small screen, basic rubbery buttons and a flimsy, plastic chassis. It
has to be said, the OT-209 is far from beautiful, its not exactly ugly
either, but forget about impressing iPhone users!
However the OT-209 is compact and robust, the buttons are easy to use with a satisfying click, and it even offers a couple of features you don't often see on these super-cheap handsets. For instance there's a torch on the back of the handset, an FM radio, and a fake calls feature ( a sneaky function to pretend you have an incoming call to avoid being trapped in conversation with someone less than interesting!) There is of course all the other functions which we hardly talk about nowadays and almost all mobile phones feature them. Functions such as stopwatch, calculator, calendar, alarm clock, but unfortunately no camera.
Fancy features aside, what is the Alcatel OT-209 like as a phone? Texting is simple with the simple but effective predictive-text system, call quality is good, and the battery life is amazing. With medium use you can realistically expect a week of usage on the OT-209 from on a single charge. This alone is a major advantage over any smart-phone user!
The Alcatel OT-209 may not be pretty or technologically advanced, but it is perfectly usable and incredibly cheap. As an emergency use only phone, a back-up phone for raucous nights out, or even a primary handset for users not concerned with smartphone features, it's a perfect phone with a lot to recommend it. In summary, its a ridiculously cheap handset which is perfectly usable with exceptional battery life. If you can handle the lack of high tech features and are just looking for a phone to make and receive calls and texts, you could do a lot worse than buying a Alcatel OT-209. It might not impress your friends, but it will certainly impress the bank manager! These basic phones also do make an anti-fashion/anti-consumerism statement, if that's your thing!


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By Laura W 1 year ago
"Arranging a viewing was straightforward and quick. Communication was fairly easy as I was able to directly contact the agent and received responses fairly quickly. No issues or last minute changes during the process and move in date was arranged quicker than initially expected. "
By Ipaye B 1 year ago
"The service was excellent and professional. Happy to deal with this agency so far seems that Sean knew everything about the apartment, all my requirements were taken into consideration and I appreciate their honesty and punctuality. Also, the online contract and inventory report made things easier for me.!!"
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"From the very beginning to the end of our contract Sean and the team have been absolutely amazing. Nothing was too much trouble attending to every request and need almost instantaneously.
We would recommend PM Premier to anybody without hesitation.
Thank you for making the time we rented with you hassle free... "
By Trudy D 1 year ago
"Sean was amazing. Stayed late on a Friday to allow me to view and came in early on my move day. He took all the stress out of moving.
I also appreciated that he'd been in and switched on the hot water.
I had some very surprising experiences with other agents and the cut throat rental market in Cardiff when looking. Sean's approach was honest and very refreshing. I could not recommend PM Premier enough.
Thank you"
By Jake J 1 year ago
"A great service provided by PM Premier!! Efficient and swift in finding suitable tenants for my property. I was constantly up- dated on the progress and now my new tenants have moved in!!
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Tots (Ages 3 – 5 / Pre- School)
YogART for Tots
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, July 5, 6, 7
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$90. Materials included. BYO Yoga Mat.
Be creative and active in YogART with Randi Jo! During the first hour, Randi Jo will lead a yoga lesson with the kids. During the second half of the class, kids will participate in an art project that aligns with the theme of the day. Kids will learn about mandalas, meditation, and mindfulness while creating and having fun! Parents do not need to accompany children in this class.


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Anyway after another day of mediocre lip color I decided to hit wally-world and see what other options are out there. I honestly cant stand lip STICK, it ends up on everything, I can't eat or drink water (I drink water all.day.long.) without reapplying and I feel like I have to constantly be conscious of it.
I'm normally pretty loyal to my makeup companies, so I breezed over to the Revlon section, and there it was...
This shiz says it last for up to 24 hours and its NOT kidding. In fact, at the end of the night you need MAKEUP REMOVER to get it off, washing alone doesn't work! To some people that might be an annoyance but to me its pure bliss. I put it on in the morning and I might touch up after lunch, depending on what I ate, and then I'm good for the rest of the day and night. My only suggestion is to make sure you have a chapstick handy as it does feel get dry on its own, and that being said, make sure you dont mind your chapstick getting a hint of color mixed in it.
Top Tomato is my favorite shade so far, as I'm on a huge red lippy kick. If you try it out let me know! I'd love to hear your opinions and favorite colors!
*note this is in no way a sponsored post. I found it, tried it, loved it and I know you will too :)


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Kevin Drew Premieres Video For "Mexican Aftershow Party" Announces L.A. Show With Zach Galifianakis
Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene released his stunning sophomore solo album Darlings just last month, and today you can watch his newest music video for "Mexican Aftershow Party" via Noisey.
Darlings is available now at kevindrewmusic.com and on iTunes.
Additionally, Kevin Drew is thrilled to announce that he is joining forces with Zach Galifianakis for an unforgettable night at Los Angeles' Largo on April 24th. "A Kevin & Zach Show" will feature Kevin performing stripped-down versions of songs from his new record Darlings, Galifianakis doing his singular brand of comedy, and much more. Proceeds will benefit Growing Voices - a global organization that builds sustainable projects in partnership with local non-profits - and the community center that they are currently building in Nkhata Bay, Malawi.
Tickets go on sale here.
Due to Kevin's minor U.S. visa set-back last week, his show at Bowery Ballroom has been rescheduled for April 28th. Tickets on sale now.
North American Tour Dates:
April 10 | Tarrytown, NY | The Tarrytown Music Hall with Feist
April 11 | Portsmouth, NH | The Historic Theater with Feist
April 24 | Los Angeles, LA | Largo with Zach Galifianakis
April 28 | New York, NY | Bowery Ballroom with Andy Kim
June 07 | Toronto, ON | Field Trip
Aug 01 | Montreal, QC | Osheaga Festival
Aug 09 | Squamish, BC | Squamish Valley Music Festival
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3 reasons why Artavis Scott should come back for his senior season
As expected, Deshaun Watson, Mike Williams, and Wayne Gallman announced their intentions to leave school early and enter the NFL draft. However, there was a fourth Tiger that announced his intentions to leave early as well, Artavis Scott. Artavis is talented enough to play in the NFL don't get me wrong, however, I do not think he should leave early.
I understand that there is not much left to accomplish for the standout junior. Scott has lead the team in receiving, been named to All-ACC honors, won an ACC Championship, and appeared in a National Championship game.
Despite those accomplishments, there are still things that Artavis Scott could get done at Clemson. Here are my reasons as to why Artavis Scott should stay in school.
Artavis Scott burst onto the scene as a true freshman, catching 76 passes for 965 yards and 8 touchdowns. As a sophomore, Artavis Scott improved on his strong freshman campaign with 93 receptions for 901 yards and 6 touchdowns.
This season has been much different for Artavis. Clemson has one of the most talented and deep receiving core's in the country and that's without taking tight-end Jordan Leggett into account. Due to this array of talent, Artavis Scott does not get the amount of targets that he has in years past. Scott's production is down this season. Through nine games this year Artavis has 38 catches for 389 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Unfortunately the NFL draft is largely about momentum. A player can have a big year and his stock will shoot through the roof, look at Kevin Dodd from last years Clemson team. Dodd was a relative unknown coming into the 2015 season and by years end he had played himself into second round discussion. However, as fast as you can build up momentum, you can lose it in a heartbeat. It is dangerous for a player to enter the draft coming off of a down year. There is millions of dollars on the line.
Earning a degree
I will never knock a guy for going to take care of his family. If that is Artavis' motivation than by all means go do what you have to do. On the flip side, earning a degree guarantee's that you will have a means to make money.
The NFL is a harsh league. One day you are there the next you could be gone. Anything can happen in the game of football, one injury and that is it. Having a degree to fall back on ensures that you will have a way to take care of your family forever.
If there is even a doubt in Artavis Scott's mind about going, he should come back and finish school so he will not have to worry about having a job.
Clemson family
The NCAA is a business as we all know, however, Dabo Swinney and his staff genuinely care about their players. Swinney's love for his players is evident in the way he celebrates following a big win. Swinney is not being fake, he does not tone down his emotion, he is one of the rare coaches that airs his true emotions.
The same cannot always be said about NFL franchises. The NFL is a what have you done for me lately league. If you are not performing up to par, you will be out of the door in a hurry. The NFL is not going anywhere, however, once you leave college you cannot come back.
I have no doubt that Artavis Scott is athletically ready to play in the NFL, however, I believe that by coming back Artavis Scott would maximize his college career. Scott would benefit from Mike Williams and Jordan Leggett leaving for the NFL, which should improve his production.
At the end of the day all of Tiger nation just wants what's best for Artavis and if he is ready to go to the NFL then, congratulations and best of luck!


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Yusef 4D - Karate Competition Medals
A huge congratulations goes to Yusuf in class 4D who has recently been presented with two medals for Karate. Yusef has been attending the Karate club at Vale Farm for two years and is now a purple and white belt. He recently took part in a competition at Willesden Sports Centre and he was presented with a Silver and Bronze medal. We are very proud of you, Yusef! Well done!


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I'm reposting (plus updating) this since more people are asking me for a great photo album tool and our blog has been "moved" due to some changes with Blogger. Plus a great and affordable stock photography/images/art website.
photo gallery tool:
create galleries, slideshows, store it for free, embed it in your web page, order prints, free storage
Google Picasa
See below for details
stock photos: for cheap- not free but close to it:
buy photos for as little as $1 each- good quality alot of variety- also illustrations, video, audio and flash
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Google Picasa Photo Album Tool:
It's as simple as clicking a button to browse to your images, which the tool uploads to Picasa from your desktop- also there is a plugin for the Mac so you can use Iphoto to quickly batch upload photos and choose what quality you want to use. There are a number of cool settings in there, for instance, you can choose which photo you want as your photo album cover, plus change it whenever you want to and make the album public or private.
The feature I really like is the slideshow tool, which instantly creates a slideshow plus generates code that can be copied and pasted into a webpage. Code can also be generated for a link to the photo gallery page. Also you can choose to have prints made from Kodak and a few other companies.
I've been using this for my Janet's Circle for Entrepreneurs website for monthly mixer photos. See Janet's Circle home page for the latest slideshow example.


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Two American vehicle manufacturers will be forever linked with our military, Harley-Davidson and Jeep. With their ties to military history, both go beyond what they have provided on the battleground to provide for out troops once the return. Last November we told you about what Harley is doing, and here is what Jeep is doing … Continue reading
That day is coming in just over a week, the day your entire relationship could be judged on your actions – Valentine's Day. As men what we do on February 14th can make or break our happiness for weeks or months, so we have to make the right choice of what to do or not … Continue reading
Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried recently appeared in a video released by One Colorado, an LGBT rights group based in Colorado. Seated between his birth mother and her partner – his second mom – he supports marriage equality for others like them. "I support civil union, because it gives people, gays and lesbians, the right to … Continue reading
Milwaukee increasingly is included in lists for being at the top of cultural and social achievements from food to arts and beyond, and now we just made another. Milwaukee was named as one of the 10 Best Cities for Urban Forests by American Forests, the oldest national nonprofit conservation organization in the country. Milwaukee was listed … Continue reading
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At the beginning of the year I committed to a program I am calling exact¢hange, inspired by my Can Change Change The World post where I pondered what could happen if we did a personal 'round-up' type program where we rounded up all purchases to the nearest dollar and donated that money to charity. I just checked my … Continue reading
Since the beginning my concept for Well-Met was to be a beacon of goodness for men. I have used many words to express that, mostly by others much wiser than me such as in the Well-Met Code and the quotes I list there to support the four values of Enterprise, Decision, Compassion, and Sincerity. But … Continue reading
On our calendar of events, where we list only those that might appeal to the Well-Met Man, we like to classify events by their appeal to men via activities, causes, drinks, or food. If you get more than two its a home-run must go event, and we just added on for January 31. 88Nine Radio Milwaukee's … Continue reading
January 21, 2013 is an interesting date this year as the inauguration of President Obama's second term falls on the same day as the legal public holiday to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday which is Saturday the 19th. MLK believe in service to the community "Everybody can be great … because anybody can serve. You don't have to … Continue reading


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A few of things I'm loving this April at Stuttafords.
How cool are these Adidas leggings! And walk winter in style with a Ted Baker cape & handbag.
Grey Knitwear – my ultimate obsession – love these jumpers from Ted Baker & below GAP – and a little shopping at GAP 🙂


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Our yoga & travel experts advise us on the experiences we develop, ensuring the highest level of quality & authenticity. If you need help with anything visit our FAQ page and feel free to contact us!
On this epic yoga and Ayurveda retreat in Sri Lanka we've planned a beautiful flow for you designed to embrace and explore the rich culture and land of Sri Lanka, balanced with the quiet and rejuvenation of a healing retreat center tucked away on the side of a lake surrounded by nature.
Each day of the retreat is designed around a theme to offer you the most healing and rich experience that a week as a whole can offer and so that each day is a delicious experience in it's own right. Each day we will learn about and integrate a different element, a different energetic experience and a different sensory experience. Sachi will tie this theme into the movement classes, the meals, conversations and our explorations, embracing true embodiment of Ayurveda.
We have included a visit to a Tea Plantation, a train ride that is considered the most beautiful in the world to visit Ella and Adam's Peak and Ayurveda cooking class and have left plenty of time for you to simply enjoy the beauty of our lake retreat, to have a one-on-one with Sachi, receive bodywork or to go on your own adventure to visit an elephant sanctuary, hike or do something you've been dreaming of doing in Sri Lanka.
This yoga retreat in Sri Lanka is a trip for all experience levels! Whether you're a beginner yogi, experienced yogi or a beginner traveler or you've been around the world, you'll have a beautiful and profound experience in the teardrop of India.
itinerary subject to change
Day 1 – March 17th — ARRIVE
5pm – Welcome Practice
7pm – Arrival Dinner
Day 2 – March 18th – EARTH
Ground: Root to Rise
Morning Practice
Excursion: Tea Plantation
Optional: 1-on-1 Ayurvedic consultation with Sachi
Evening Practice
Day 3 – March 19th – WATER
Nourish: Rasa, the Essence of Life
Morning Practice
Excursion: Cooking Class
Ayurveda Workshop
Day 4 – March 20th – FIRE
Explore: The Light of Curiosity and Wonder
Morning Practice
Excursion: Train to Ella + Adam's Peak (w/ lunch)
Evening Practice
Day 5 – March 21st– AIR
Experience: Senses, the Gateways to Life
Morning Practice
Free Day / Optional Excursions: Elephant Sanctuary or Minneria Reserve
Evening Practice
Day 6 – March 22nd – ETHER
Integrate: Creating space, moving inward
Morning Practice
Optional: 1-on-1 Ayurvedic consultation with Sachi
Excursions: Kayaking, hiking
Time to rest & reflect
Evening Practice
Closing Circle
Day 7 – March 23rd – RETURN
We love this part of Sri Lanka, not just for its natural beauty but, equally, for the variety of rich and warm cultures it plays host to. Rukgala sits wonderfully close to lesser-known temples, lush green tea estates, the untouched mountains of The Knuckles and secluded villages that dot the shores of the Victoria Lake.
These surrounds make for a wonderfully mixed, and, dare we say it, authentically Sri Lankan experience during your time with us. We'd love to take you catamaran-fishing on the lake; send you off hiking to the caves of the Bambaragala Temple; and set you en route to plunge under waterfalls on tea estates in the foothills of the Knuckles.
ARRIVAL: We will be including group transfers from Colombo at 12pm on March 17th. If you arrive after that timeframe you will be responsible for your own travel however we can help set it up for you and there may be other guests in the same boat (or plane). It's about a 4 hour drive from the airport to the retreat center.
If you're more adventurous or coming early, you can also take the train to Kandy and we can set up a pick up for you from there!
DEPARTURE: We highly recommend scheduling a flight that departs after 5pm from Colombo or staying the night there so that you can join our group transportation on the 23rd. Many people will be traveling onward, but we plan to schedule a group transfer around 8am-10am depending on the group's flights.
What is included in this Colombia yoga retreat?
6 nights accommodation at Sri Lanka
3 Delicious Meals Daily
All yoga & Movement classes with Sachi (1-2 daily)
Visit to the Tea Plantation
Scenic Train Trip to Adam's Peak & More
Optional Hiking, Kayaking (included)
Cooking Class
Optional Workshop with Sachi
Optional One on One Consultation with Sachi
Yogascapes support staff
What is not included?
Airfare to Sri Lanka not included, transfer within the country are only included during stated transfer times.
What level yoga will there be and how often?
Yoga classes will be 1-2 times daily and all levels. Our teachers are amazing at creating classes that are both suitable for beginners and challenging for the more experienced! See above to get an idea of what Sachi will be offering on this retreat.
How much free time will we have?
YOGASCAPES yoga retreats honor giving participants plenty of free time to explore on their own or relax back at the retreat. We pride ourselves on putting together an itinerary that allows you to dive deep into the sense of place and also dive deep into your well being and relaxation. There will be two full days where we
How long is the drive from Colombo?
Depending on time of day traffic-wise, around 4 hours. Train to Kandy also a scenic option.
Can you drink the tap water?
Please do NOT drink tap water.
What if I have a food allergy or do not like certain foods?
Please let us know via email about your food allergies and preferences upon booking and securing your reservation.
When are final payments due?
Final balances are due 60 days before the departure date of the trip. If final payments are not received by 60 days prior to departure, YOGASCAPES reserves the right to cancel your reservation and accept new reservations for your space. If you do not think you can pay in time please contact us via email.
What do I pack?
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1.Login to blogger dashboard and click on template.
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Christmas is beginning to take a form in our house. It's been a longer process than previous years, but we are getting there.
Sugar Plum's tot school Christmas is taking form as well. She's been loving all the new activities!
Christmas is beginning to take a form in our house. It's been a longer process than previous years, but we are getting there.
Sugar Plum's tot school Christmas is taking form as well. She's been loving all the new activities!
Over this past Advent we read quite a few great books to help us celebrate. Here is our complete booklist from our Advent countdown, read-a-louds, and even some extra Christmas books we had available to pick up and enjoy. Our favorites are indicated with ***.
***The Family Under the Bridge – Natalie Carlson – We really enjoyed this one, it was a quick easy read that had a heartwarming story.
***A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens – LOVED this! I even think the kids ended up getting more out of it than I realized. So glad we started this tradition.
A Charlie Brown Christmas – Charles Schulz
Christmas in July – Arthur Yorinks and Richard Egielski
A Christmas Prayer – Amy Parker
***The Christmas Miracle of Jonathon Toomey – Susan Wojciechowski
The Christmas Story – Isabelle Brent
The Christmas Story – Tara Larsen Chang
The Christmas Witch – Steven Kellog
***The Clown of God – Tomie dePaulo
The Gift of the Magi – O. Henry
A Humbug Christmas – Tobin Fraley
I Love Christmas – Collection of Christmas Stories, Poems, Carols and More – Walter Retan
Joy to the World – Christmas Stories from Around the World – Saviour Pirotta
***The Last Straw – Frederick Thury
The Legend of the Poinsettia – Tomie dePaulo
***The Little Fir Tree – Retold from Hans Christian Andersen by Cathy Goldsack
The Little Star of Bethlehem – Christine Felicelli
The Man of the House at Huffington Row – Mary Brigid Barrett
Merry Christmas, Little Critter – Mercer Mayer
Mooseltoe – Margie Palatini
Mucky Pup's Christmas – Ken Brown
***The Night Before Christmas (multiple versions) – Clement Moore
Nonna Tell Me a Story – Lidia Bastianich
Nutcracker – ETA Hoffman
***The Polar Express – Chris Van Allsburg
Rudolph's Second Christmas – Robert May
***Silent Night – Will Moses
***A Small Miracle – Peter Collington
The Story of Christmas – Linda Jennings
***Timmy's Gift – A Christmas Story (Precious Moments) – Samuel Butcher
Our Christmas book collection seems to continue growing, year after year. I love adding new books and rereading the old favorites.
Now it's your turn…. what are your favorite Christmas books?
This year, we began a few new Advent traditions. One of those is reading aloud the beautiful book, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
I made sure to purchase one with enticing illustrations and, after checking out a few versions at the library, I found the P.L. Lynch illustrations were my favorite, however there are quite a few choices.
I read the book many years ago, but never out loud. I am amazed at how the words flow off my tongue so naturally. The way Dickens writes is stunning and a perfect example of the type of books I want my children to be exposed to in a read-aloud.
While I realize A Christmas Carol is written in a language more easily understood by adults, my 7 and 5 year old are still enjoying it even if they are not grasping every word. The words are like music to your ears, somewhat like an opera performed in a foreign language, you do not understand what is being said but the sound of the words makes you connect with the opera in an emotional and beautiful way. Dickens sounds just like that, emotional and beautiful.
Unfortunately, we have read a few books aloud that I found myself wishing we could stop. I noticed the writing is not well done, the sentences don't flow as I hoped, but the story-line is there and I want to show my children we don't quit something we start. However, in my mind, I am wishing I could find a different way to get through them. We persevere but in the end I think we are all glad when they are finished.
Even my young children can recognize when a book is not written well. You can see their eyes glaze over and they begin to lose interest. When a book is written well, they are almost put into a trance. They come in closer, and are still as they listen. Even when they are not grasping every word, they are trying to take it all in because it sounds beautiful.
I know my kids are not getting everything that I am out of A Christmas Carol, and I would never expect them to. I believe exposing them to the well written, emotional story is something important. They know the basic premise already so we are building on that knowledge as we read, and the exposure to the language of Dickens is priceless.
Seeing their faces light up as they are brought into a new world as we read is worth every minute. I plan to read this every year as our tradition and I expect that they will catch more, see more and connect more with the story each year.
Your turn. Are you reading A Christmas Carol to your young children during this advent?


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Rachael & I have been a type of modern day 'Pen Pals' since La Luna Rose very first begun. We hosted a competition, she entered (and won!) and we've been emailing and commenting on each others social media posts ever since... Although I am yet to meet this ray of sunshine, I've got a feeling that one of these days soon we'll be sipping coconut mojitos, chowing down on Key Lime Pie & chatting all things Travel, Jewellery & business together!
For now, we caught up with Rach and heard more about her life in Miami, what a day in the life of a blogger looks like and of course, her hot spots and must visits around Miami and the Southern Florida area. Without further ado.... let's escape to Florida for 10!
Hey Rachael, Thanks for taking the time and talking us through your life in Miami – I can't wait to find out more! Before we get to the good stuff, can you tell us a little bit about you and what you get up to Monday – Friday?
For sure! I'm fortunate enough to say that running Summer of Diane is my full-time job, so my week primarily consists of trying to strike the right balance between all of the "behind the scenes" and "in front of the lens" work. I start (& end) most days responding to emails, but also typically find myself spending time on social media, engaging with my audience, taking product shots, shooting outfits, writing, working on my website, etc. The added bonus of setting your own hours & working from home is that no matter how busy my day is, if the sun is shining, I will typically turn my pool into my "office." Fun fact: cabanas are a great place for phone meetings.
Sounds amazing! So what keeps you busy on the weekends?
One word. Beach. If I had my way, I'd spend every weekend outside, preferably on the water. Weekends are also when I get the most quality time with my husband, Steven. Thankfully, he's just as much of a beach bum as I am, so we like to stroll the boardwalk, take a dip in the ocean, & lounge like lizards in the white sand. I think it goes without saying, but this is also when I force him to take roughly 400 photos of whatever I'm wearing because #nevernotworking, ya know?
And what's one of your favorite parts of the city?
Besides Miami Beach, I would unequivocally have to say Wynwood!
What makes that area so awesome?
Wynwood is a part of the city that was once an industrial district, but has since been converted into a mecca of art & entertainment. The walls of the warehouses are covered in beautiful murals that have been painted by some of the best street artists in the world. Wynwood also has great boutique shopping, awesome food, live music, festivals, & a number of killer coffee spots. Also, the art is forever changing, so no matter how many times I visit, there's always something new to discover.
Rad! I spent 2 weeks in Fort Lauderdale & South Beach, Miami 7 years
ago….partying! I'm dying to go back, it was so much fun and so beautiful! On that note, If we only had 5 days in your neck of the woods, where would you be taking us for some killer breakfast dates?
Ahh, so hard to choose, but if I had to pick my top 3 I would have to say (in no particular order): (1) Green G Juice Bar for my favorite pitaya bowl in the city, followed by (2) Dreamer Miami for a latte & another smoothie bowl (and they have the most kick ass tropical decor ever!), and last but not least I would say (3) News Cafe because it's such an iconic South Beach spot for me. Plus, News offers some of the best people-watching you will find on Ocean Drive--It's really a right of passage.
How about shopping. You have some pretty killer threads in your wardrobe (we've seen them on the 'gram!). Where are the best spots to shop in Miami?
Thanks; you're too sweet! Admittedly, I actually do a lot of shopping online, but only because I'm a huge fan of some brands that just aren't available in Miami--or even the states for that matter. With that being said, Miami has some amazing shopping. A few of my faves include: Frankie Miami for higher end unique pieces, Mimo Market for more boho trendy styles, Frangipani Miami for super eclectic home decor, and Golden Bar for a mix of clothing & home decor. This list wouldn't be complete without swimwear though, so two of my favorite shops to score resortwear, bikinis, etc. are iShine365 & Mermaids Boutique.
Once we've loaded up our suitcases with new awesome gear, which beach would
you send us to for some R & R? What makes it so good?
I think it's pretty obviously by now that my favorite beach would have to be good ol' South Beach. I typically park around 1st Street near South Pointe Park and make a full day of it. I love that area because of how shallow & calm the water usually is. This makes for excellent floating around conditions (because let's be honest, it's not really swimming) and is also ideal for spotting sea creatures! I've seen baby dolphins, sting rays & all sorts of fishies (e.g., needlefish) swim right past me. There just isn't anything better than that.
Now, we've decided to get a van and hit the road in Florida. We also have a tent!
Where should we go?
Funny you should ask that because I just so happened to have spent most of childhood camping all over Florida in a Volkswagen Westfalia Van with my family! I would have to say hands down take your tent to Bahia Honda State Park in the Keys. You can set up right next to the ocean & wake up with one of the most stunning views in all of Florida.
Woo! I'm excited now. Where's your top place to travel to in Florida?
The Florida Keys, all the way. It's as simple as that!
Now we've heard about the Keys…. Have you explored much down that way? Or is that more of a tourist-y thing rather than, Im-from- Miami type of trip….
Absolutely, I've been up & down that spit of land many times over, and it's one of my favorite places in the world. I came to the Keys often as a kid with my family so it feels very nostalgic to me and it will always hold a special place in my heart. I'm constantly encouraging people to check it out for themselves to see if they feel the same magic that I do. From hidden beaches & pirate bars to Hemingway's house & sunsets in Mallory Square, I have no doubt that the Keys will easily steal your heart too.
We also heard that's where Key Lime Pie comes from….Is that what everyone down there eats everyday!? :P
Yes, yes, & yes! Key Lime Pie all day, every day! It's my absolute favorite dessert and after years of rigorous field research, I can definitively say that not all Key Lime Pies are created equal. I'm what you might call a KLP sommelier of sorts, and if that's not an actual thing, it should be. My perfect KLP has to be dense, creamy, & tart with a buttery graham cracker crust, Most importantly, however, it should NOT be neon green. I've never had a bad slice in the Keys, but if I had to pick my top 2 favorite they would probably be from Kermit's & Mangrove Mama's.
Moving along from Pies…My Mouth's watering! What's the most memorable place that you have ever traveled to?
That's a tough one! I'm an island child through & through so I would have to say that the most memorable place I've ever traveled to is the Virgin Islands--specifically, St. Thomas & St. John.
Why was it so rad?
St. Thomas was awesome because I'd never seen an island so rocky & mountainous. I'm used to flat & sandy islands, so it was a really cool change of terrain. Then we took a catamaran over to St. John for a day trip to snorkel in Honeymoon Bay & I got to swim alongside a 5-foot spotted eagle ray, which may or may not have been the coolest moment of my life.
Awesome. Is there any place you're saving up for to travel to next? (Perhaps coming to visit us in Bali!?)
I would love to come to Bali! My husband & I keep throwing around the topic of visiting that side of the planet, whether it's New Zealand, Australia, or Bali. I'll definitely keep you posted!
And last but not least, whisk us away. What does your dream vacation look like?
My dream vacation is anywhere tropical with ample amounts of ocean swimming, snorkeling, seafood eating, late nights, laughter, & time spent with the ones that I love. Oh, and a ton of photos! Because if I'm going on vacation, I want to be able to bring you along with me :)
You can follow Rachaels Miami adventures over here on instagram.
She also writes regular style, fashion & travel pieces on her pretty rad blog called 'Summer of Diane' that you can get inspired with over here.
And if you just got inspired by Rach's gorgeous selection of La Luna Rose pieces you can shop Rach's style here!
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One of the first things we learnt in our fashion school lab (Yes, we wore lab coats & studied in 'textile labs'!) was how to tell the difference between a fabric that is derived from nature and one that is man made. To make it really simple and fast forward a few lab tests & goggle selfies I will cut to the chase. Fabrics are either made from Plants (Natural ie Cotton, Linen, Ramie, Wool), Made from plastics (Man made ie Nylon, Polyester), or are a blend of both of these two.
Who better to let you in on the hot spots and must do's in a new area than a resident local? While I've visited Florida many many moons ago, I would say my time there resonated more with.... ah hem.... drinking too many mojito's and long sandy nights partying. And while South Beach is 100% the spot to drink, party, get up to mischief and nude midnight swims, I'm dying to go back and explore more of Florida (And see more in the daylight). For those of us ready to explore this State, we asked our lunacita Natalie Zacek what her top five MUST visit spots in Florida are. Here goes!
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Beaded Bracelets - La Luna Rose Sundown Sandy beaded bracelets are fastened with an adjustable clasp giving two size options for the 'average' wrist. One sits at a total circumference of approx 16cm and the other at 18.5cm. As all our pieces are individually hand-made, this may vary slightly. If you are concerned about your desired size, please feel free to email us & we can measure one up specifically for you in the design you will be ordering.
La Luna Rose Colour Creator Cuff Bracelets are also fastened with an adjustable clasp giving two size options for the 'average' wrist based on a wider design. One sits at a total circumference of 17.5cm and the other at 19cm. These fit slightly larger than ou As all our pieces are individually hand-made, this may vary slightly. If you are concerned about your desired size, please feel free to email us & we can measure one up specifically for you.
La Luna Rose Sideshow Sally Beaded Bracelets are constructed with a 'loop' system meaning that they do not open up completely but can be adjusted largely in size from a small wrist size measuring 14cm circumference to a larger wrist measuring 19cm circumference. To open them just pull at the end of the beaded section and to close them once on your wrist, pull the tassel heads gently. Again, if you are unsure please feel free to email us here & we can help you work out your size.
Solid Bracelets - Adults Our Solid bracelets are available in 3 sizes and measure 18cm in total circumference for a size SMALL, 19.8cm for a MEDIUM and 21cm for a LARGE. If you would like to check your wrist size, grab a strip of paper, string or tape measure and you can measure your wrist with 3 fingers underneath the string also. If you are still unsure and would like something smaller/bigger made for you, send us an email here and we will see what we can create.
La Luna Rose chain bracelets fit much like the beaded bracelets with an adjustable clasp. Therefore they have two/three size options for you. They sit at a total circumference of approx 17cm, 18cm and 19cm.
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All measurements are on the product pages. Our Essentials necklaces are available in 16" length with an smaller loop at 15" and 18" with an smaller loop at 17".
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Petites Bracelets - We have a number of options for our bracelets for little girls - they're our top seller and little girls just love them! Our Beaded tassel bracelets have an adjustable sizing system and comfortably fit a little girl from aged 3 - 14. Girls 14 and upwards are recommended to fit our Adults collection however if they have small wrists they will still fit the Petites range. To measure a little girls wrist, please wrap a piece around their wrist with 2 fingers underneath. Mark the paper, and lay flat to measure with a ruler.
Our Petites Sideshow Sally Bracelets are adjustable in length and open up to 18cm in circumference. If you don't have a direct wrist to measure, this bracelet system is almost fail safe and accommodates almost all wrist sizes.
Our Petites Sunday Sandy Bracelets measure 12cm in length with 3 options of length within the clasp system.
Our La Luna Fiesta Bracelets measure 14cm in length/circumference and all have the abiloity to have any of our La Luna Rose charms added to them.
Our Solid silver bracelets for little Petites (To add charms onto) are available in 3 sizes. Baby 4.5cm in diameter (Recommended age 3-5), Small 5cm in diameter (Recommended age 6-10) and Medium 5.5cm diameter (Recommended age 10-15).
Our Petites Chain Bracelets measure 15cm in length with an smaller loop at 12.5cm. If you need larger, feel free to order an adults size.
Petites Rings - Our Petites range also offers rings for little girls. Please measure your childs finger first to ensure you are ordering the correct size. We would recommend a size 3.5 for girls 6-8 and a size 4.5 for girls 8-13 and a size 5-6 for 14-17year olds. However - every finger and body is different! Any questions, just send us and email here and we would be happy to help.
Petites Necklaces - Our La Luna Rose Fine Chain Necklace measure 15" in length with an extra size loop at 14". Our La Luna Fiesta Necklaces measure 34cm in length and all have the ability to have any of our La Luna Rose charms added to them.
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As far as jazz goes, bassist-composer-producer Marcus Miller has always been something of an outlier. While his music makes room for improvisation, it's also funky enough to please listeners who don't particularly think of themselves as jazz fans. This weekend he's in South Africa for the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz.
The Brooklyn born musician chatted to 702 and Cape Talk's Africa Melane about what inspired his latest album "Afrodeezia" and what fans can look forward to when he takes the stage at the jazz tonight. Below are a few quotes from their conversation:
When I learned the bass guitar it was in the glory days of the bass ... it only lasted for about 6 years but I've kept that tradition of putting the bass in your face— Marcus Miller, jazz musician
I've decided to gop the route of my ancestors and collaborate with musicians along the 'slave route' [Mali, Senegal, Brazil]— Marcus Miller, jazz musician
Miller performs tonight at theStandard Bank Joy of Jazz which takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre.


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A hit man walks into a restaurant where Tony Soprano and his family are eating dinner while the jukebox blares a Journey song. The last show of the highly successful series ends with an abrupt cut to black before the audience knows the fate of Tony and his family. The end of The Sopranos series… Read More
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The high-profile prosecution of the disgraced physician who treated U.S. Olympic gymnasts ended with a stern sentence but a lingering mystery regarding victim rights. U.S. District Court Judge Janet Neff, serving in the Western District of Michigan, sentenced Larry Nassar to 60 years in prison for his possession of child pornography, as well as some… Read More
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For many decades, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals was viewed as a very conservative place, where prosecutors were usually quite comfortable with the status quo, a largely "law and order" kind of venue. During the Obama presidency, the Court's makeup changed dramatically, with a batch of younger, more liberal judges joining the "old guard"… Read More
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You Can't Run From Justice
Just last week, a Kentucky lawyer by the name of Eric Conn was sentenced to twelve years in prison by a federal judge for bribery and theft of government money. Though similar sentences are doled out around the country on a daily basis, this was unique because the defendant was not even in the courtroom. … Read More
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Rather than confront accusations of baseless zeal and prosecutorial overreach, New York federal prosecutor Preet Bharara would rather spend his energy dodging accountability. In 2010, Bharara launched a crusade against Wall Street, prosecuting several hedge funds he suspected of insider trading. Highly publicized raids followed. In the wake of the financial meltdown, Bharara was hailed… Read More
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|Canberra Times
There have been several issues raised by various studies as has been highlighted in this report, basically an increase in high energy dense foods and the lack of physical exercise especially in 'incidental exercise' like walking and cycling to school. No surprises there ,you only have to look at the number of bike s in the bike racks at various schools here in the ACT to know that. Back in the day when I attended primary school the bike racks were full, so what has happened over this period of thirty to forty years,. The parents now who were walking and cycling to school are now driving there kids to school.
The perception of safety has become a big issue for most, something that Leonore Skenazy is trying to dispel in her blog ' Free Range Kids'. The ACT is a relatively safe place to ride a bike ,even for school children and even before Mandatory Helmet Laws. Residential road speeds remain quite high compared to European countries as our default speed is 50km/h with some shared zone speeds at 10km/h though rare. That's something we will need to look at if we want to encourage more cycling and walking and also to achieve Vision zero.
Before my kids started school I was not aware of the change in attitudes to local schools and there importance for the fabric of the local community. When the School Closures was announced I received a copy of the report relating to a question that Deb Foskey ( former Greens MLA) asked the newly appointed Education Minister Andrew Barr MLA.Which looked at the number of children within each priority enrollment area (living close to the school) and the schools that they attended.While some schools had low enrollments most of the children in the local area weren't going to the locals schools, but being driven to other schools further away. I like to call them the 'drive-thru' schools. In fact some of these schools, have most of there enrollments from out of area, rather than local children. At morning drop off and pickup there is major congestion.
We also spend millions on school buses to ferry kids around which is heavily subsidized by the ACT Taxpayer and also in NSW, the School buses are free, which is argued that it reduces congestion, though does nothing for active transport. Parental choice in schooling has been the major factor why children are not walking and cycling to school. The Education performance of the school certainly out ways any health and community benefit ,of attending the local school in most parents minds these days.
Australia now matches the US in childhood obesity levels, though other reports have US Childhood obesity levels at one third of children. In any event a worrying statistic. Note the cycling culture countries of the Netherlands and Denmark, you could also add in Belgium and Sweden. I know that Denmark has been concerned about there childhood obesity levels at there current levels, but has now declined amongst most age groups.
While diet is an important factor particularly the consumption of fast foods and sugary drinks. The importance of physical exercise, like walking and cycling to and from school needs more attention from the relevant authorities. The recent Pedestrian and cycle network review only focused on cycling to work. Cycling kids become cycling adults ,infrastructure supporting cycling and walking to school needs to be funded also.
This video highlights the dominance of the car in the ACT and what Holland has been doing to reduce the dominance of the car.
and a video from David Hembrow's blog of cycling to school in Assen, Holland .


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Dirty money?
The aim of Culture Beyond Oil, a book produced by the arts and activist organisations Platform, Art Not Oil and Liberate Tate, is to draw attention to cultural sponsorship by the oil industry. The book is a type of intervention that questions the status quo – just like the scenario described above, which was carried out by Liberate Tate in June 2010. What does oil sponsorship reflect of the culture it supports? What does culture do, for oil money? What does oil money do to culture?
Dinner with America
The fuel for both this individualism-for-liberty and individualism-for-consumption is neither liberty, nor capitalism – nor even a shabby looking American dream. Instead, it's desire.


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