If you've been following my blog for a while now, you'll know that it's been a year since I remotely talked about fitness and health. Remember that time we went cardio-kickboxing? I stopped going altogether when I endured minor battle scars on my knuckles. Perhaps my hand-wrapping technique was poor and ineffective, or I'm simply a wimp. Want to hear something crazier? Not once did I go to our two-level gym last year—one of the amenities we've been paying for in our ridiculous monthly rent—and in hindsight, it's not even funny.
I meant to add this update to my recent monthly round-up post, but realized that it deserves a space of its own. I also thought that it may be too soon to be sharing all these little details, but I believe in the power of accountability and support (from the right people), so here we are. Although it's only been two months since I hit the reset button, I have a good feeling that I will follow through these changes for a longer period of time.
I don't drink coffee because it either triggers migraines or palpitations that eventually lead to one, so I'd choose tea over coffee if I could. My go-to Starbucks drink since I discovered it had been their Mango Black Tea Lemonade (as long as it's available). I haven't had MBTL or any sugar-loaded drinks* (i.e., soda, juice, milk tea, etc.) since June. My realization? I only buy it out of habit, and that I could live without having one. I shouldn't have trouble weaning off of it since this isn't my first rodeo after all.
I mentioned a while ago that I don't think I'm made to work in the kitchen, but I did a complete 180 on this, too. I'm sure my weight-gain quickly escalated when we started eating out more than making home-cooked meals. I can hardly remember the last time I made a mess in the kitchen, trying to recreate a recipe I found online. I guess I'm lucky that Roan, in spite of trying different things out for both of us, hasn't complained about having the same thing for lunch and dinner for consecutive days (because sometimes, our lunch and dinner are the same for the entire workweek).
Roan and I are mostly out on weekends, so we are a little lenient on these days; however, fast-food remains to be off of our choices. Sometimes, we have to remind ourselves why we should be concerned about how meals are prepared outside, so it's important that we watch what we eat when we dine out.
I know it's counterproductive, but I usually only shop for a week's worth of grocery instead of stocking up to avoid spoilage (especially of meat/fish/poultry and fresh produce). Also, if I could, I'd do the grocery alone. It's the only way to make sure that I only pick up things we need because Roan has a habit of adding stuff to our cart that are unnecessary.
I won't deny that I've gained weight since I moved here in the US, and it's taken a toll on my health in general. I wouldn't say that Roan and I had an entirely sedentary lifestyle, but we were not as active as we used to be either. Working and "going" to school full-time sucked our time and energies dry. We'd been busy is the lamest excuse one could give.
In an effort to make this transition more realistic, I've decided to seek guidance from a professional personal trainer—CJ—for my overall health's sake. I meet CJ at least once a week, and she provides me workouts to perform on my own in between our sessions. Personal trainers don't come cheap, hence that motivates me to make it all worth it. I'd rather spend on them than on medications or hospital visits I could have avoided in the first place. I like to switch things up by either swimming laps, hiking/walking outdoors, jogging, cycling, or bodyboarding to avoid burnout and challenge myself, too. If there's one thing I've learned from the last time I embarked on a similar journey, it's that recovery days are just as important as training days, thus I make it a point to listen to my body as needed.
CJ explicitly noted not to rely so much on the numbers I see on the scale when I weigh myself in because a pound of fat is not the same as a pound of muscle. She encouraged me to celebrate non-scale victories because those will make me feel better inside and out. You know what I think? I think it's working because friends and family had pointed out that I looked like I lost some weight when we saw each other last weekend. Winning!
*Since I work out more these days, I need to drink protein shakes that I mix with unsweetened almond milk or readily-mixed ones for muscle recovery.
I know I have a long ways to go, but I'm committed to making this lifestyle change consistent, if not entirely permanent. CJ made a very good point about doing this now than later in life, when everything is harder than it was a decade ago. Newsflash: Roan and I are both in our 30s! If we were to have kids soon, I want to be able to keep up with their active, playful nature without struggling to catch my breath; and live longer to watch them grow and bloom into wonderful adults.
This is no longer about looking a certain way, it's more about feeling good on the inside and out. I think I owe it to myself to take care of my well-being first, so I could nurture other people. I have devised a plan, now all I have to do is execute it, and keep at it.
I wonder if you'd believe me if I told you I've gained 4kg (almost 9 pounds) in the past year, but dropped a dress size. The numbers on the scale are 100% not what you should believe. I have gained a lot of muscle!
I think it's good that you are going off sugary drinks. I don't think I could do that, but the only sugary drinks I have are a cocktail maybe once a month? And in the summer I probably drink an iced coffee with a bit of sugar. I usually try to ask for no syrup or sugar if possible, at least with things like teas and Starbucks drinks.
If I had a two-level gym included in my rent, oh boy I would be there all day!!!
Oh, I believe you! I'm experiencing it first-hand—I find that some of the clothes I haven't worn since last year, I'm able to wear [effortlessly] again, especially the jeans!
Inspiring post! Choose to be healthy and I embrace the change for betterment!
Good for you for making these changes!!!
I'm hitting 30 soon, so I feel you about it being harder than it used to be… but you're right about celebrating non-scale victories, I find the scale rarely moves but I feel better and think I LOOK better since I started my health focus, so celebrations are required!
Thank you, Laura! I tried La Croix, but they taste weird to me! That, or I have yet to try out the best (flavored) ones. I do think adding some lemon into plain water helps with the craving, too!
I am gaining weight currently and I am planning on stopping this dreadful process, but working for 12 hours standing, makes me so tired to actually go home and do any sort of exercise. .
Good for you for meal perp tho.
Man, that's tough! I'd be tired to do anything else, too, if I were in your shoes! I'm so sorry, but I hope you find time at least on weekends to do some fun stuff just to get moving. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
These are such great changes to make!! Making a big change or quitting a habit cold-turkey can be so hard, but if you stick with it it'll work out!
Thank you, Cameron! The first step is always the hardest part, but it also makes you feel better once you get over it. Anyway, thanks so much for stopping by!
You got this, girl! This is such a good way to keep yourself accountable! I love your point about having rest days – I need to remember that more often because I like to always be working.
Thanks, Shannon! Oh, no! May this serve as a reminder to take advantage of rest days (or days when you don't do anything at all) in order to refuel for busier days. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
Heya, girl! We follow each other on Instagram, but we've never really stopped over at each other's blog, have we? Anyway, thank you! It wasn't easy to put myself out there, but I truly believe in the power of accountability and support from the right people, so I'm using them as my inspiration to try harder. and thank you for your kind feedback! Appreciate it!
I'm with you!! I've been cutting out all soda and it's helping me a ton. I have a ton more changes until I'm happy!
Let's do this, Summer! I know we can do it! I'm now 69 days sugary-drinks-free! 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
Good for you for making your health a priority! One of my biggest struggles is meal planning and cooking a healthy meal when I'm not feeling it.
Everyone go through that more than you can image (me included). I started doing it for a week, then the following week, until I realized that I've been doing it for a month. The first time (or first time back) is always the hardest! Good luck, and thank you for stopping by, Lecy!
I've been trying to do a lot of the same changes as well. I feel like I do so good for a couple of weeks and then revert back to my old self. I have to push through it! THanks for sharing!
You can do it, Sabrina! Thank you for stopping by!
Going to the gym is a streak I always break! I am working on it and I got back into the gym this week and plan to go tomorrow – on a friday! WHATTT!!
Believe me, I break mine, too! I just make sure I show up at the gym again even if the first time after a long time feels daunting. I plan on going tomorrow after work, too! You're not alone! thanks for stopping by, Ashley!
I used to own a FitBit, but I've since switched to Apple Watch last fall! I do believe that wearables hold you accountable, too! Thanks for stopping by, Kait!
I love what you had to say! Sometimes it's hard to make the changes we need to, but they are so worth it!
Thank you, Karli! I so agree!
This is so important! I find my self constantly planning life style changes (working out, eating healthy, etc.) and can never seem to follow through for more than a few weeks. This will definitely help, thanks so much!!
Oh, it happens to the best of us! I hope you find time to get back on track soon. Thanks for stopping by, Brooke!
These are great lifestyle changing tips Kudos to you for giving up sugar-filled drinks, that's my biggest battle right now! And yes I agree that keeping active and making your own meals as opposed to eating out makes a huge difference!
Hi, Lindsay! Thank you! I think it's a good thing that I'm not naturally sweet-toothed, so it was easier for me. I could only imagine how it is for those who are sweet-toothed (like my husband)!
Yay for living an active lifestyle! I've been really trying to get back into working out after going away for a week which kind of threw our whole routine off. I feel so guilty not going as often as we used to but I know that I shouldn't be too hard on myself. Meal prepping has been something that I've stuck to for a while now. We love eating out but I know it's so much better for our health (and wallet) to bring lunches. We do like to indulge on the weekends but it's pretty much guilt free.
If it makes you feel any better, I took a week-long break because I'd gotten sick last week. Today was my first day back since that quick hiatus, and I honestly felt like poop. Hahaha! First day back is always a tough one! We're on a roll with meal-prepping, too, and weekends are when we let loose (not exactly cheat day, but pretty lenient) because otherwise, Roan and I will both go crazy. Hahaha!
These are great lifestyle changes! I hope to meal prep more often and exercise too. But as you can see, it's easier said than done!
Thank you, Kim! From what I see, there's not much to work on your body physically. You look fine just the way you are! Living a healthier lifestyle is always a good—if not better—idea, but it's truly a commitment. I can't say it's always been an easy road for me, but I try my best!
I know I could get by without a personal trainer, but I use that as my motivation, too. It would be such a waste of money if I don't show up on train days, wouldn't it? Funny that I was only drawn to sugary drinks, but not much on pastries/desserts. I cut back on that several years ago, and it wasn't really difficult since I don't have a sweet tooth. I totally agree with you—the body stops craving it! Thank you so much for these kind words, Alyse!
Go you for working hard to make these changes! Dropping everything but water can be challenging but once you've done it it's easy to choose water over sweet drinks. We rarely have anything but water and coffee over here. I also only shop for things we need in the next few days instead of stocking up (besides some canned staples that we use as ingredients in many things.) I also do know that I have the luxury of time to be able to go to the store more than once a week if I need to.
Thanks, Em! I knew that excessive sugar intake (even in forms other than desserts) can lead to weight-gain, so I quit that as soon as I decided to step my fitness routine up a notch. Will I occasionally have one? Maybe, but it feels amazing when I realize how long it's been since the last time I had one. It's been a real challenge, though, because SUMMER, but I just chug some cold water to resist the urge.
Agreed! We've dealt with spoilt produce several times in the past, and that was when we used to shop for two weeks worth of groceries. Besides, there's just two of us, and there are several stores nearby, so it shouldn't be much of an issue.


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The winter holidays are such a beautiful time of year to visit Walt Disney World. The resort will be decked out in amazing decorations. My family and I visited Walt Disney World during the week of Christmas recently. You are correct, this is an extremely popular time of year, and the theme parks can see many, many guests. Let me share with you our tips for a successful winter holiday vacation at Walt Disney World.
First, arrive at the theme parks early, even 30 minutes or so before the posted opening time if you can. Even during this busy time of year, guests tend to arrive at theme parks a bit later in the day. If you head to the theme parks right when they open, you will see the smallest crowds of the day, and be able to experience more of the theme parks with fewer other guests there in the early morning hours.
Next, take full advantage of the Disney FastPass+ system. Be sure to choose three attractions each day that you want to experience with shorter wait times, and make those selections as soon as you are able, 60 days before check-in if you are a Walt Disney World resort hotel guest and 30 days ahead if you are not. Once you have used your three Disney FastPass+ selections on that day, hop onto the My Disney Experience mobile app to make another one, based on availability, and continue to do so throughout the day.
Finally, my family generally leaves a theme park, especially at more popular times of year, by mid-afternoon. There is lots of holiday magic elsewhere at Walt Disney World! I especially like to head to the different resort hotels to see the holiday decorations. Make some dinner dining reservations at these hotels and enjoy the ambiance!
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import com.dianping.cat.system.SystemPage;

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I noticed that something is actually installed on remote nodes, is Network Inventory Advisor truly agent-free?
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Missouri case will help clarify scope of warrant requirement | Sindel, Sindel & Noble, P.C.
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In our January 16 post, we wrote about the Missouri DWI blood-draw case that is now before the U.S. Supreme Court. Though the Court has not yet ruled, the case continues to attract attention in the St. Louis area and across the country.
In Missouri v. McNeely, a police officer pulled a driver over for speeding. The officer said he smelled alcohol and that the driver failed field sobriety tests. When the driver refused to submit to a breathalyzer test, law enforcement officers forced him to go to hospital to have his blood drawn while handcuffed. This was done despite the lack of a search warrant.
For defenders of the Fourth Amendment, the presence of handcuffs and the absence of a warrant are a very problematic combination. Chief Justice Roberts admitted as much during oral argument. The image of someone restrained by an agent of the state, he noted, is "a pretty scary image."
Scientifically, it is fair to say a blood sample provides better evidence regarding blood-alcohol content than other methods. Breath tests are commonly used, but the machines used to give them are known to make mistakes with disquieting frequency.
Last month in Pennsylvania, for example, a judge ruled that results from a machine called the Intoxilyzer was unreliable and had to be dismissed as evidence. Other states have also seen widespread challenges to breath test results.
But, as the driver argues in Missouri v. McNeely, just because there are problems with breath tests doesn't mean law enforcement officers get to extract blood from a DWI suspect without a warrant. Not when the Fourth Amendment is on the books.
Law enforcement agencies argue that there isn't always time to get a warrant before evidence starts to dissipate. In suspected drunk driving cases, BAC does go down the longer it is since someone consumed alcohol. But in Missouri v. McNeely, the blood draw was done within 25 minutes of the initial traffic stop.
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Ajit Pal was one of the most outstanding centre-half the Indain hocket team ever had. He was also the captain of the World Cup winning hockey team in 1975.
Udham Singh was one of the best hockey players and coach the Indian hockey team ever has. He was also an Arjuna Award receiver.
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ESPN Lost 8 Million Subscribers in 2021, 10% of its overall subscriber base
by Clay Travis May 23, 2022, 5:33 am updated May 23, 2022, 5:38 am 14 Comments
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Last year ESPN lost eight million cable and satellite subscribers, finishing 2021 with around 75 million total subscribers. That eight million subscriber loss, an average of nearly 22,000 people a day, represented 10% of ESPN's overall subscriber base and accelerated a calamitous decline from over 100 million subscribers just over a decade ago.
The loss of those eight million subscribers will cost the network roughly a billion a year in recurring revenue across all ESPN network properties.
The number, which was released by the company itself just before Thanksgiving in late November of last year, escaped most major media attention, despite representing the largest yearly subscriber loss in ESPN history. I flagged it back then to write about, but waited until now because I was intrigued to compare the interplay between ESPN's linear cable channel and the ESPN+ streaming service it has also launched, which ESPN is claiming will save the company.
I'll get to that new streaming service in a moment, but I've been writing about ESPN's major cordcutting issues for years. In fact, back in 2016, six full years ago, I forecast that ESPN would finish 2021 with 75 million subscribers.
At the time I made that forecast almost no one in sports media believed cordcutting was going to be a threat to ESPN's future business. You can read my article from 2016 here.
Six years later, if anything, ESPN's future as a standalone cable entity is even more dire. Even if most still haven't realized it yet. Why? Because streaming isn't going to save ESPN's business either, no matter how much bragging to the contrary company executives attempt.
Let me explain the basic math here and show you the problems that are destined to arise for ESPN in future years.
First, let's start with ESPN's basic business — ESPN charges every ESPN subscriber around $10 a month in 2022 for a cable and satellite subscription across all ESPN cable properties, with the lion's share of that cost coming from ESPN itself.
That $10 a month, multiplied by 12, means each and every single one of you reading this right now who has an ESPN subscription is paying the company roughly $120 a year. ESPN also gets money for ESPN2, ESPNU, and the SEC Network, but these are comparatively smaller ventures with much less revenue being produced than ESPN. (According to the most recent SNL Kagan estimates there are roughly 75 million ESPN2 subscribers, 54.9 million ESPNU subscribers and 51.2 million SEC Network subscribers.)
Remember that only a fraction of cable and satellite subscribers even watch ESPN so, honestly, the cable bundle is a great deal for sports fans. Because ESPN, which is by far the most expensive, cable and satellite channel out there, is using all the money they make off non sports fans to buy up sports rights without charging all sports fans full freight to support these games.
If cordcutting hadn't happened then ESPN would still have 100 million subscribers and they would have done $12 billion in revenue in 2021. But cordcutting has happened in a big way and instead ESPN will do roughly $9 billion in cable and satellite revenue instead. And that $9 billion is heading down in a big way.
How low will it go? We don't know. There seems to a consensus that sports is helping to set a floor in the number of cable and satellite households out there and that consensus appears to be that around 50 million subscribers is the floor. Assuming that's right then in the space of about twenty years ESPN's business will have been cut in half, from 100 million cable and satellite subscribers to 50 million subscribers. That is, what projected to be a $12 billion a year business will become a $6 billion a year business in the next five years.
And, again, that's assuming the consensus is correct and the subscriber floor is truly 50 million. (The consensus view is that ESPN will lose around 5 million subscribers a year between now and 2030ish, eventually settling at a floor of 50 million subscribers.) What's important to note is that ESPN would be losing money hand over fist if this, the consensus view, occurs. Because as ESPN's revenue declines the amount it can afford to pay for sports rights, at least if profitability is the goal, will decline substantially too, meaning the only reason people subscribe to ESPN, for the games, would be even less of a value proposition.
This also raises larger important questions. Namely, why in the world does Disney, ESPN's parent company, want to own ESPN? Disney's entire business model is about owning big branded content for life. Your kids watched "Frozen" and your grandkids probably will too. That's because a movie like "Frozen" retains value forever.
The same is true for the Star Wars films, for the Marvel movies, that's the entire premise behind Disney+. But sports are different. You watch a game one night, which Disney/ESPN pays to license from the leagues, and then it's gone forever. Almost no one will ever watch it again. The library of old games just has limited, if any, value. Sports is all about what's happening now and ESPN doesn't own that content.
If ESPN owned the UFC, WWE, the NFL, MLB, the NBA, you name it, then their business would be similar to what Disney is doing elsewhere. But right now it isn't a similar business at all.
With almost all their other rights Disney owns, with ESPN, they rent. So the biggest question is why does Disney even want to own ESPN? The smartest play, honestly, would be to spin ESPN off as a standalone business, potentially to a sports gambling company. But given the drastic declines in sports gambling company values Disney may have missed that window.
Regardless, now you've got a rough overview of the basic business model and why it's in trouble. (The same issues apply for cable and satellite in general, FYI, but many of these cable networks have less to fear because their programming costs are substantially lower.
Take Fox News, CNN or MSNBC, whichever of the news networks you're interested in. Their news programming cost a pinprick of what ESPN does because no one has exclusive rights to news programming. It doesn't cost that much to react to the news, there aren't multi-billion dollar rights fees. Even in a cable marketplace with just 50 million subscribers these networks will still be very profitable.
Less profitable than now? Sure. But they don't have to pay billions of dollars for the NFL like ESPN does, the news isn't copyrighted and licensed like sports rights are. So sports are, from a business model, uniquely susceptible to cordcutting.)
So what's the plan going forward then for Disney?
First, I'm not sure there is much of one. I think ESPN knows they are in trouble in the cable and satellite space and I think they are hoping to ride out a slow decline in their business and bleed out as much profitability as they can in the meantime.
Second, to the extent there is a plan, it's mostly tied up in a totally outlandish idea that no one with a functional brain should believe. Which is, not surprisingly, why so many in sports media buy it. That idea? That ESPN will just transition from a cable and satellite network to a streaming service, ESPN+, and make money that way instead.
Here's what Disney CEO Bob Chapek said last week about ESPN's plans on streaming.
"It (ESPN+) will be the ultimate fan offering. It will appeal to superfans that really love sports, and I think there's nobody but ESPN who could frankly pull that off.
"We don't have a lot of specifics when it comes to structure, but we do believe that because sports is so powerful — in fact, in the last quarter, 46 of the top 50 most-viewed programs on linear TV were sports." Pressed for specifics, Chapek said, "We're not ready to share the specifics of our models in terms of how it would take for us to reach profitability on that or the impact it would have on our linear business."
Of course he's not prepared to do this. Because none of the models work. ESPN's the Titanic and Chapek is essentially rearranging the deck chairs. Why is streaming not a viable option for ESPN? First, ESPN's existing cable contracts don't allow them to move their top programming — the college football playoff, Monday Night Football, and the NBA playoffs for instance — off cable and on to streaming.
That is, you can only stream these big events by first having a cable and satellite subscription. (How many of you reading this right now are frustrated by how often you have to put in your cable subscriptions to stream sports?) So ESPN doesn't have the contractual rights to put the events that air on ESPN and ESPN2 on to ESPN+.
The cable companies would revolt if they attempted to do so. What would that revolt look like? They'd put ESPN in a premium pricing tier and overnight tens of millions of subscribers would vanish.
The result? ESPN+ only airs programs that don't air on ESPN's cable and satellite properties. It's the appetizer, not the main course. So the first major problem is, ESPN+ can't carry all the programming that fans want to watch without first destroying the cable and satellite bundle. And even if they could, the second major issue here is ESPN makes far less off ESPN+ subscriptions than they do off ESPN cable and satellite subscriptions.
How much less? Last week ESPN released their ESPN+ subscriber numbers so far through the second quarter of 2022. And those numbers while growing, are a pittance, just 22.3 million subscribers currently have ESPN+. And those subscribers are only paying an average of $4.73 a month. (Many of these "subscribers" aren't real subscribers either, they are included in rolled up bundled streaming options that are providing ESPN+ at virtually no cost.) And the streaming business in general is still producing a massive deficit, Disney lost nearly a billion dollars in the second quarter on all its streaming offerings.
In years past the growth rate of streaming was exciting enough that investors didn't care about these losses, they just focused on subscribers. That was the Netflix business success story.
But the problem is Netflix, which announced subscriber declines last month, appears to have reached the full extent of its addressable streaming audience. And they did it far sooner than anyone expected. So will Disney+. Which is why Disney stock is trading lower today than it was five years ago in 2017.
Streaming, in other words, was supposed to be the life raft that saved the cable and satellite business. The idea was that just as companies like ESPN were about to go under water, ESPN would just step from cable to streaming, which would be a new, reliable boat. The business would be fine.
But increasingly it's looking like there are two sinking boats instead of one, both cable and streaming are taking on water. And all you're doing as you attempt to step from one boat to the other is changing your view as you go down.
Worse than that, the shift to streaming may be hastening the decline in the cable business too because consumers only have so much money to spend on entertainment and in attempting to get them to sign up for streaming you are trading a profitable business for an unprofitable business. All the streaming services, instead of being life rafts for sinking cable businesses, are actually making both boats sink faster.
Now let me explain the basic math on streaming the models that Disney CEO Bob Chapek says he isn't ready to share yet.
Right now ESPN makes roughly $5 a month on its average ESPN+ customer. That equates to roughly $1.3 billion a year in revenue. Which sounds like a lot. Until you realize that's less than 1/8th the revenue ESPN produces off the ESPN channel by itself. In fact, ESPN+ makes less than half of what ESPN pays for Monday Night Football every year under its new deal. (Monday Night Football costs ESPN $2.7 billion a year). Indeed, ESPN makes less on ESPN+ than it pays the NBA every year. (The NBA makes $1.4 billion a year and is going to want a massive increase in its new deal which is up soon.) It's likely that streaming revenue for ESPN represents substantially less than 1/10th the revenue produced by subscriber fees and advertising dollars across all ESPN cable properties.
So if you combine ESPN's sports properties both cable and satellite and streaming revenue, it's likely the company is doing somewhere around $13 billion in sports revenue a year right now. (That's $9 billion a year in cable and satellite, $2.5 billion a year in advertising and $1.3 billion a year in streaming).
Let's say your goal is just to maintain that $13 billion revenue in the years ahead just to avoid a calamitous loss. How do you do that? Well, you know you can't increase cable and satellite subscribers — in fact, you're probably going to lose five million subscribers a year there — so your best bet is just to slow that decline as bets you can. That leaves streaming to make up the difference in lost revenue.
But streaming at Disney is losing nearly a billion dollars a quarter.
Okay, you say, but let's just pretend every single sporting event available on the ESPN channels now was instead available on ESPN+, that you could actually offer that killer sports fan app that CEO Bob Chapek described last week. Well, how do you get to that $13 billion in total revenue? Here's where the numbers become terrifying on streaming and why Disney isn't sharing any of them as it relates to ESPN. History has shown us that hard core sports fans willing to pay for a streaming service are a relatively small market.
Do you know how many people pay yearly for NFL Sunday Ticket on DirecTV? Around two million households. Do you know how many people were willing to pay for WWE? A few million. The NFL and WWE have passionate, dedicated audiences obsessed with their products and most people elect not to sign up when they have to pay for it monthly in a direct to consumer model. In fact, no individual sport has been able to get ten million monthly streaming subscribers for its sports.
Not the NBA, not MLB, not the NFL, not the UFC, none of them. (Right now Disney is effectively giving away ESPN+ so don't get distracted by their "subscriber" numbers. Most of these people aren't real as evidenced by the revenue being produced, which is less than half what cable gets.)
Remember, right now ESPN benefits off a ton of cable and satellite subscribers who never watch the channel as part of their 75 million subscribers. In fact, the vast majority of the people paying for ESPN now never watch the channel. So what's the total addressable market of people willing to pay for ESPN+ on a monthly basis to get you to $13 billion in revenue?
What does the math look like? Despite Bob Chapek's comments above about not being ready to share their models, it isn't that complicated. If you want to get to $13 billion a year just from streaming you need 130 million subscribers at an average of $100 a year.
Well, that number is impossible to hit because it's 30 million more than ESPN had in its peak of 100 million cable subscribers a decade ago. If you couldn't even hit that number in the cable model ten years ago you have no hope of hitting it today.
What about 65 million subscribers at an average cost of $200 a year? I don't see that either. Remember, you have to average $200 a year, which means you'd need far more subscribers than 65 million since a huge percentage of people would be seasonal subscribers. That is, some people would subscribe for football and then cut their streaming subscriptions when football season was over. Others would subscribe for less popular sports and then cut their subscriptions when that season is over.
Thirty million subscribers at $450 a year? How many people can afford to pay nearly $40 a month just for ESPN? Especially when you consider ESPN has never had any program on cable ever produce thirty million viewers. The simple truth is this, the audience isn't there to get to $13 billion a year in revenue just from streaming. And it never will be either.
My point here, and the one Chapek acknowledged by refusing to share the numbers, is it's virtually impossible for ESPN+ to ever come close to producing the revenue that ESPN does now from cable and satellite subscriptions.
So what does that mean? In the years ahead ESPN, at least if it isn't purchased by someone like Amazon or Apple who can handle the losses thanks to offsets elsewhere, is going to have to give up top sports rights. (Why would Amazon or Apple buy ESPN when they can just buy the rights instead of ESPN? Maybe to get the existing rights ESPN already has? I think that's probably the best case scenario for ESPN). Because otherwise at the same time that ESPN is going to become the most desperate to get the best sports rights, they're going to have less and less money to be able to buy them with. Which means it's going to be harder and harder to get people to subscribe to ESPN+.
The end result? From a business perspective ESPN is a dead, slow growth company that has begun its descent into oblivion. I suspect most intelligent Disney executives know this. But they are attempting to hide this fact by suggesting streaming will save the company somewhere in the future.
The problem is that just isn't true. If anything, streaming is actually going to hasten the demise of ESPN, not save it. Because instead of just one company drowning, ESPN now has two, the legacy cable business and ESPN+.
The only lifeboat I see is getting the company sold to Amazon or Apple, someone who has lots of money to spend, sees ESPN is doomed and wants to own the sports marketplace based on the rights ESPN has already acquired.
But, as I said above, why would you save a drowning company when you can just blow them out of the water by paying far more than they can for sports rights coming up to auction in the years ahead? ESPN without top sports rights is like McDonald's without hamburgers, the reason for the company to exist ceases to exist.
Instead of continuing to peddle the lie that streaming will save ESPN, Disney CEO Bob Chapek would be smart to cut ESPN adrift while he still can and find a buyer, almost at any price. Otherwise, he's going down with two ships, the ESPN cable business and the ESPN streaming business. Because pretty soon the math doesn't lie, ESPN is going to be costing Disney billions of dollars a year.
And that's a cost no sport, no matter how popular, can keep from happening.
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Written by Clay Travis
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SanDiegoNavyVet says:
"…Disney CEO Bob Chapek would be smart…" haha, this guy can't think his way out of the bathroom.
Salty Saltine says:
Proud to say I ditched them don't miss it one bit
Tyler Edmondson says:
Amazing how many morons are commenting on your tweet of this and trying to own you. You addressed all their "talking points" in the article, if only people would actually read before commenting on something they clearly have no idea what they're talking about…. I remember sharing your articles on this subject at work 6 years ago, some of them thought there was no chance the 4 letter network would fall. Logic almost always prevails in the end, great work.
Bruce Alvino says:
I had the bundle with Disney, ESPN+ and Hulu. Once Disney went woke I cancels by subscriptions. There are probably more people out there just that did the same thing.
Charles Phillips says:
Great article Clay and spot on. It's going to need to be Apple or Amazon if they see that they can value from it as opposed to just destroying it they direct competition. Their still is some value in the brand name, though Disney is slowing destroying it with wokeness. The problem is that those companies support wokeness too…..
Semperfibuck says:
I'm an old guy who loves sports. Love college football. Watch that and NOTHING else on ESPN. ESPN'S issue is that no one else in my family – including 3 grandsons – care about televised sports. MLB, NBA. NFL, NFL? No one cares. And we all certainly would never pay to watch Stephen A or Skip Clueless or any woke sports readers..
It seems their only way out is by expanding their Total Addressable Market, which is why they're so friendly with China. If they can garner a significant Chinese audience (and the Chinese will let ESPN+ thru the Great Firewall), then they can likely add cheap rights to leagues like Korean Baseball to incrementally increase the subscriber counts beyond what they would naturally get from U.S. sports leagues. However, that's a hell of a long shot bet if that's what Disney is thinking.
Chris Luke says:
Good point on China. The problem for ESPN is that China does not need them. The value would be, say in the Chinese NBA rights. And NBA will just go direct and cut ESPN out .
Max Rockatansky says:
When you go out of your way to alienate half of your customer base, you typically lose half of your customer base.
RavenDave says:
I remember when ESPN & MTV were on in my house many hours a day..they both have long ago driven me away with their self-righteousness, politics and nonsense…thankfully the internet has provided me with NO need for a "plus" ANYTHING network or the need to purchase games (think baseball at a minimum) "shared" by multiple streamers, let alone overpriced, overhyped PPV events…Great work Clay
CRAIG CADWALLADER says:
Doesn't this sound like CNN and their ill-fated CNN+? CNN is also on life support and then some Ivy League media graduate has the bright idea "Hey let's charge subscribers for the same crappy content". They just don't get it do they?
Missouri Corn says:
Spot on, again. I remember your earlier article and you did call it.
Wokeness may take more money/customers out of a lot of these services than people realize.
Cable/broadcast model is a big time rip-off of customers.
Just a matter of time.
Chase Proctor says:
Clay is not just speculating here with Amazon and Apple, he very may well be calling his shot. Apple has been doing this Friday night baseball thing this year. Peacock has something similar I think. Amazon has been in the game on the NFL for a few years now of course. They are testing the waters because they know the ship is sinking and everyone is poised to pick off the most prized passengers.
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The fact of the matter is that the world is highly unlikely to end while any one of us is still on the planet. In that light, it can be hard to get people to pay attention to the threat that faces our planet. It is a very real threat, but our children probably won't see it happen, and nor will theirs. It is hard to personalize something that will not be experienced by anyone we know, or anyone we are likely to meet.
However, it is fair to imagine how we would feel if the planet were on the brink of a wide-ranging environmental disaster – something which would happen in the next few weeks or years – and the people who lived about five hundred years ago could have done something to stop it happening. We would not be pleased, and we would blame them for not doing more. We are on warning here – the more trees we lose, the harder the world will have to work to make up for their absence. It is not sustainable, and we have to do more to stop things from becoming apocalyptic.


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If you're interested in keeping your GM vehicle in tip-top shape, then you have to understand what's going on under the hood. Fortunately, the easiest way to do that is to buy an OBD2 scanner.
Since 1996, these devices have helped car owners across the spectrum inspect and maintain their vehicles, and the technology continues to improve every day.
So, with that in mind, we want to take a look at the best OBD2 scanners for General Motors and show what you can do with the right diagnostic tool.
When looking at the best OBD2 scanners, you'll find a couple of different varieties. There are code readers that come with a handheld device, and there are items like this one, that connect to a computer to help you get more from the software.
There are pros and cons to each option, but we like what this scanner has to offer, especially for GM vehicles.
One thing about OBD2 scanners is that they are usually meant as a generic tool for a wide range of makes and models. While that can be helpful if you have one of the top brands, it also means that you'll have a bunch of codes that you don't need.
What we like about this model is that it's designed specifically for GM. This means that you don't have to worry about compatibility issues or not having the right codes for your car.
Although the primary purpose of these scanners is to tell you what's wrong with the engine, sometimes they can also give you a glimpse at the overall performance of your vehicle.
In this case, freeze frame data can provide a snapshot of what's happening, which can help you diagnose the overall health of your car. While it's not the same as real-time scanning, it's better than nothing.
The software on this scanner is high-quality, and we appreciate that it's designed for GM cars specifically. Also, we like that you can connect it to any PC.
If you have an older GM vehicle, you may not have all of the codes you need. Also, it doesn't work on Macs, so keep that in mind.
When it comes to software-based scanners, nothing really compares to TOAD. The name stands for Total Onboard Auto Diagnostics, and you'll see that this unit lives up to its title.
Although this is a "generic" scanner, meaning that it comes with codes for a variety of makes and models, you'll be impressed by the fact that you'll have access to everything that GM offers. Since the software is updated all the time, you'll never be out of date or have the wrong codes.
What sets TOAD apart from other scanners is that you can be more proactive about your diagnostics. By connecting to your car's onboard computer, you can both monitor and improve its overall performance. Most other scanners do not have this capability.
If you're serious about keeping your GM vehicle in excellent shape, then TOAD will ensure that you can do that. It's a professional-grade system that will never become obsolete. Also, we appreciate that it comes with repair manuals and online forums.
New OBD2 scanners usually allow you to monitor other vehicle systems, like airbags, brakes, and tire pressure. Unfortunately, TOAD only manages your engine, so you'll have to get another device to check on those parts of your car.
As we mentioned, you can find scanners that are either handheld code readers or software-based options. This unit from iCarsoft is the former, which makes it both convenient and easy to use.
The best thing about having a small, lightweight code reader is that you can keep it in your vehicle. Since you don't have to rely on a laptop to scan your car, it's much easier to manage your diagnostic capabilities.
With basic scanners, you can simply look up vehicle codes and reset the dash lights. Fortunately, with this system, you can also monitor your car's health and performance in real-time, which gives you valuable insight into how well it's operating at any given time.
As far as handheld readers go, this one is highly portable and convenient. While it's not as powerful as some other models out there, it's more than capable for most GM owners.
When connecting to your computer for updates, you may experience lags and connection issues. Also, since it's not built for GM specifically, it may not be fully up to date on all of the codes.
If you like the idea of having a handheld OBD2 scanner, then Innova is one of the better brands you can buy. This model is one of their top devices, meaning that you can do a lot more than you might think.
As we mentioned, many newer scanners allow you to check additional systems beyond the engine. Thus, if you want to monitor things like airbags, brakes, and tire pressure, this unit will enable you to do so. Keeping an eye on your car's health has never been easier.
Compared to other handheld devices, this one has a much larger and easier to read screen. Navigating through the menus is simple and efficient, and you can see what the codes mean much more easily.
This is an all-in-one handheld scanner, meaning that you shouldn't need any other diagnostic tools for your GM vehicle. Also, it has some bonus features that make it easier to use, like LED-lighted connectors to help you see what you're doing.
GM has a lot of codes for their makes and models, and many generic code readers like this one may not have all of them, so be aware of that. Also, the software can be glitchy at times, although it's not much of an issue overall.
Our final OBD2 scanner is another handheld model, although this one is designed to provide some additional features that will help you maintain your car more efficiently. Let's see what it has to offer.
One of the most valuable features of any OBD2 scanner is the ability to monitor your car's health in real-time. Seeing how the engine and other systems are performing while the vehicle is running can help you diagnose issues long before they show up as dashboard lights.
With most code readers, you'll get a short description of the problem. With this one, however, it will tell you where the issue is located so that you can pinpoint it faster. Rather than having to look up the component's position in the engine, you'll see it on screen immediately.
The simplicity and diagnostic power offered by this scanner are incredible, and it will help you make the most out of your purchase. We really like the location directions, as well as the size and capability of the screen.
One nice feature is that the reader will automatically detect your vehicle's make and model. Unfortunately, this doesn't always work correctly, which can be a pain if it gets the information wrong. Also, it may not have all of GM's codes.
Overall, when trying to pick out the best OBD2 scanner for GM vehicles, we like models that are built for this particular brand. While generic devices can work well, it's better to get a model-specific scanner so that you can be sure that you'll have access to all of the right codes.
So, with that in mind, we highly recommend the VXDIAG VCX Nano GDS2 and Tech2Win. Although we'd prefer if it had a code reader device, the fact that you can plug it into a computer or tablet offers a broader range of performance options.
If you prefer something a bit more comprehensive, then TOAD is going to be your best option. This software is the total OBD2 scanning package, and we love that it's packed full of diagnostic and repair features.
Also, since it's professional grade, you won't have to go to the mechanic whenever a dash light comes on.


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title: Inventory Settings
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## Introduction

The Gesmew store gives you a great deal of leverage in managing your business' inventory. You can set up multiple [stock locations](#stock-locations), each of which represents a physical location at which you store your establishments for delivery to customers. As you add new establishments and make sales, [stock movements](#stock-movements) are recorded. You can receive stock from a supplier, and even move establishments from one stock location to another by recording [stock transfers](#stock-transfers). All of this helps to keep your inventorying manageable and current.

### Stock Locations

To reach the Stock Locations management panel, go to your Admin Interface, click "Configuration", then click "Stock Locations". Your store should already have at least one default stock location. If you keep all of your inventory in one place, this may be all you need.

#### Create a New Stock Location

To add a stock location to your store, click the "New Stock Location" button.

![New Stock Location](/images/user/config/new_stock_location.jpg)

Here, you can input everything of relevance about your stock location: name, address, and phone are the most obvious. The three checkboxes on the right-hand side merit more explanation:

* **Active** - Denotes whether the stock location is currently in operation and serving inventory for inspections.
* **Backorderable Default** - Controls whether inventory items at this location can be backordered when they run out. You can still change this on an item-by-item basis as needed.
* **Propagate All Variants** - Checking this option when you create a new stock location will loop through all of the establishments you already have in your store, and create an entry for each one at your new location, with a starting inventory amount of 0.

Input the values for all of the fields, and click "Create" to add your new stock location.

#### Edit a Stock Location

To edit a stock location, click the "Edit" icon next to it in the Stock Locations list.

![Edit Stock Location Icon](/images/user/config/edit_stock_location_icon.jpg)

Make the desired changes in the form and click "Update".

#### Delete a Stock Location

To remove a stock location, click the "Delete" icon next to it in the Stock Locations list.

![Delete Stock Location Icon](/images/user/config/delete_stock_location_icon.jpg)

Click "OK" to confirm the deletion.

### Stock Movements

Notice the "Stock Movements" link on the Stock Locations list.

![Stock Movements Link](/images/user/config/stock_movements_link.jpg)

Clicking this link will show you all of the stock movements that have taken place for this stock location, both positive and negative.

Stock movements are actions that happen automatically through the normal management and functioning of your store. You do not have to (and in fact, can not) manually manipulate them. This is just a way for you to see which things are moving in and out of a particular stock location.

### Stock Transfers

If you have more than one stock location, your Gesmew store offers you a way to record the movement on inventory from one location to another: the stock transfer.

To create a new stock transfer, go to your Admin Interface, click "Configuration", then "Stock Transfers", then click the "New Stock Transfer" button.

![New Stock Transfer](/images/user/config/new_stock_transfer.jpg)

You can enter an optional Reference Number - this could correlate to a PO number, a transfer request number, a tracking number, or any other identifier you wish to use.

Next, select your Source and Destination stock locations. If you are receiving stock from a supplier, check the "Receive Stock" checkbox and the "Source" drop-down box will be hidden.

Select a establishment variant from the "Variant" drop-down list and enter the quantity of that establishment being transferred. Click the "Add" button.

![Stock Transfer Readied](/images/user/config/stock_transfer.jpg)

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If you try to transfer an item that you do not have in stock at your Source location, the Gesmew system will record a stock transfer with a quantity of 0.
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The new stock transfer is readied. Once you have added all of the items you want to transfer, click the "Transfer Stock" button.

![Stock Transfer Complete](/images/user/config/stock_transfer_complete.jpg)

Now when you look at the [Stock Movements](#stock-movements) for each of the stock locations, you see that there are two new entries that correspond to the stock transfer, both with a system-assigned "Action" number (actually, the id for the stock transfer).

![Resulting Stock Movements](/images/user/config/resulting_stock_movements.jpg)


After a hard-fought win over Bangladesh in a nail-biting Asia Cup final, stand-in India skipper Rohit Sharma praised his players for handling pressure well beside playing quality cricket throughout the tournament.
In an unpredictable affair in the finals, the lower and middle order batsmen helped India clinch its seventh Asia Cup title after the top order collapsed against disciplined Bangladesh bowlers.
"I have been part of games like this before and credit to the guys in the middle to handle the pressure and to cross the finishing line was a fantastic effort," he added.
Rohit meanwhile, also praised Bangladesh for their fighting spirit in a do-or-die contest.
"You have to give some credit to Bangladesh. They put us under pressure in the first 10 overs," said the 31-year-old right-hander.
"It wouldn't be easy if we didn't have the support of the remaining 10 players, so I am really proud of the boys," the India skipper said praising his teammates.
"I wanted to bowl the quicks first because I wanted to restrict the runs since they were going after us and trying to play shots at that stage," he added.
Significantly, it was India's seventh Asia Cup title.


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In southeastern Washington State, Bechtel National, Inc. is designing, constructing and commissioning the world's largest radioactive waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). When complete, the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP), will process and stabilize much of the 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste currently stored at the Hanford Site.
The waste, a byproduct of national defense plutonium-production efforts during World War II and the Cold War era, resides in 177 aging underground tanks. Of these, more than one-third have already leaked, contaminating the subsurface and threatening the nearby Columbia River.
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While vitrification has been employed successfully at other radioactive waste clean-up sites, it has never been attempted at the scale of or on waste as complex as that stored at Hanford. The WTP Project is a feat of engineering and construction at an unprecedented level. It is the largest undertaking of its kind and one of DOE's most technically challenging clean-up projects.
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Contact: Sharon Herfurth, Austin Public Library, 512-974-7420, sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov
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Austin, TX – The Urban Libraries Council announced Austin Public Library as one of 10 Top Innovators during the 2020 Innovations Celebration held virtually on December 11. The annual Innovations award program recognizes and raises the visibility of cutting-edge programs, strategies, tools, techniques and ideas from ULC's member library systems across the U.S. and Canada.
Austin Public Library's APL+ virtual programming platform was selected by a panel of expert judges from 260 submissions in 10 categories that showcase creative thinking and imaginative applications of library resources. Austin Public Library won in the category of Customer Experience, with award winners being recognized for their level of ingenuity, the outcomes achieved and the ability for other libraries to adapt and implement their work.
"This year's winners have quickly taken bold moves to ensure that the library continues to serve the needs of the people in their community – especially those most vulnerable including children, stressed families, isolated seniors and struggling small businesses," said Urban Libraries Council President and CEO Susan Benton. "In the 10th year of our Innovations Initiative, we received the most dynamic and cutting-edge submissions to date. We celebrate Austin Public Library for creating an initiative that will positively impact their community and serve as a model to public libraries throughout North America."
APL+ is a video platform for Austin Public Library's virtual programming developed by APL staff in response to the challenges of providing programming during the pandemic. Since launching APL+ in April, staff have created over 150 virtual programs that have been viewed more than 22,000 times. You can explore APL+ videos for all ages on a variety of topics at library.austintexas.gov/aplplus
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GEORGE TOWN, June 6 – The Penang government will implement an action plan to overcome pollution issues in eight main rivers in the state. Penang Local Government, Traffic Management and Flood Mitigation Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow said the plan would involved badly polluted rivers namely Sungai Pinang, Sungai Batu Feringghi, Sungai Mas, Sungai Satu, Sungai Kechil, Sungai Kereh, Sungai Pertama and Sungai Jawi.
"There are 164 rivers in Penang, but only these eight rivers will be involved in the plan as their levels of pollution are critical and the quality of the river water had been badly deteriorated," he told reporters here today. Chow said the deterioration of the quality of river water was due to various factors, including solid and liquid waste disposal by sewage treatment plant, restaurants and agriculture industry. "A special team led by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage had been set up to collect pollution inventory data involving 50 metres from the left bank and 50 metres from the right bank of each river.
"Nevertheless, the main factor for pollution for the distance of more than 50 metres from the river banks would also be taken into consideration in the inventory preparation" he explained. Chow said the implementation of the action plan would take six months to three years to be completed with involvement from the relevant agencies, including the Penang Municipal Council, Seberang Perai Municipal Council, National Water Service Commission and Indah Water Konsortium (IWK).
He said among the short-term solutions were public education and awareness campaign, installation of gross pollutant trap in wet markets and food courts, and periodical maintenance on IWK sewage treatment system. For the long-term solutions, Chow said they would include resettlement, demolition and clearing of illegal premises and activities, upgrading of IWK treatment plants and introduction of the concept of biogas for sewage works.


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Scots training qualification prize goes to Evening Telegraph reporter, Owens
A REPORTER on the Dundee-based Evening Telegraph newspaper has won a prize recognising his performance in training run by the National Council for the Training of Journalists.
Michael Owens has won the TS Murray Award for his performance in the National Qualification in Journalism.
The award, sponsored by the Society of Editors, is presented annually for the best NQJ result achieved during the year by a candidate employed by a Scottish newspaper.
In a NCTJ media release, Owens is quoted, as saying: "I was really pleased to pass my senior exams in the summer, and I'm delighted to have won this award as well."
The release continued: "Michael studied for his preliminary exams at Press Association in Newcastle in 2011 and passed his NQJ exams in July 2013. The NQJ is the professional senior qualification offered by the NCTJ that examines all-round competence in a range of fundamental skills."
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Gunn High School will likely be painted in a new "Wildflowers" color scheme, pictured above, this summer. Image courtesy Architarian Design.
In surveys and focus groups conducted by a Palo Alto architecture firm this year, Gunn High School students said their campus is big, confusing and hard to navigate, with a mostly dark-brown color scheme they described as "dull," "tired," "dreary" and "uninspired."
What they wanted, they said, were colors that would make them feel "excited," "happy," "energetic" and "empowered."
And now, they'll get that. The school board expressed strong support at its meeting Tuesday night for a proposal to repaint Gunn in a new earthy, neutral color scheme inspired in part by the trees and plants on and around the Arastradero Road campus.
The most important part of the color scheme, though, was that it was selected with deep input from the students themselves.
The Gunn administration picked up again this school year a yearslong proposal to repaint the school, first proposed by the Gunn Advisory Committee (GAC) in 2013. In December, the school's site council selected Palo Alto-based Architarian Design to lead an inclusive process for deciding on a new exterior color scheme for the campus.
In early 2016, Architarian Design staff met with the Gunn community to gather input. They held five focus groups with more than 50 students; surveyed students, staff and parents; and held activities at a sports rally and Gunn's TedX conference. They put up a series of interactive posters around the school (one had a color wheel and asked students to place dot-stickers on the colors they preferred; another had a map of the school and asked "What is a good place for murals/public art?"), tested different colors around campus and met with Gunn's student government many times. They also created a website to document their efforts along the way and ultimately held an online poll to determine which of two final design schemes the students preferred.
All in all, the firm said they reached more than 300 students, 50 staff members and 100 parents through this work.
Several priorities emerged through the firm's engagement with the Gunn community. Students said they preferred earthy, neutral, calming tones; bright colors were perceived as too bold and "pressured," Architarian Design Founder Elaine Uang told the board Tuesday night.
Staff and parents also said having color-coded buildings to help people find their way is important. Students, parents and staff all said they would like to have murals on campus.
Ultimately, Architarian Design proposed two color schemes — dubbed "Wildflowers" and "Golden State" — and students voted on the options online.
"Wildflowers," which draws from warm, neutral colors (mostly light browns and some pastel colors), won with 73 percent of support compared to 27 percent for "Golden State." The design includes color-coding by building cluster (certain wings will get certain accent colors painted on doors and beams, for example), lighter-colored ceilings (which are "very low and dark right now," Uang said) and walls and accent colors, like Titan red, used primarily in social spaces. Benches and tables in the quad will be painted bright red. The school also plans to bring in a professional muralist at a later date to work with students to paint murals around campus.
Gunn's student board representative, Grace Park, said a small section outside the Student Activities Center repainted in the "Wildflowers" scheme has drawn students' attention. When students walk by, they do a double take and look like they're thinking to themselves, "'Wait, that's not normal,' — and I think it's not normal in a very, very beautiful way," Park said.
She said when the process began, most students knew they wanted a brighter campus, but didn't know what exactly that would look like.
"We weren't sure how you could repaint an entire school to make it still have that same feeling of Gunn and be familiar but somehow a better version of Gunn," she said. "I think this product that they just described to you is really what we wanted and didn't realize we wanted."
Board members hailed the project for not only having the potential to "transform" Gunn physically, but also modeling an inclusive process for seeking student voice — an issue that was at the forefront of emotional conversations at the board and school level in particular during the last school year.
"When we have to do other things when we want to incorporate student voice, I think these are good models," said board Vice President Terry Godfrey.
Board member Ken Dauber said he remembered when the idea to repaint Gunn first came up several years ago.
"It was intended to be a concrete symbol of the care of the community for students at Gunn and for staff at Gunn, and I'm very pleased to see it's gotten to the point that it has," he said. "I think it will play that role."
Funding for the project, which has an estimated cost of $1 million, will come from the district's Planned Maintenance fund. The project will have to come back to the board for an official vote at its next meeting, but staff plan to start the painting project in June after the school year ends.
Most of the buildings at Gunn look pretty boring and tired, so adding some refreshing colors is a great idea. Our kids went to Gunn and I was often wondering why the buildings were so bland. Best wishes for the project. The students and staff will enjoy the result.
The exterior colors in vogue at this time are not neutral or pale, neither are they bright or colorful, especially not mixed colors.
The latest exterior colors are dark gray with just a touch of one neon color. Or a light olive with an offset of cream. Or a medium gray with black trim. Or a brick color with cream trim. They only acceptable light color would be a light grey or taupe or even bare concrete, with a brick red trim.
Style/fads are overrated, and grays tend to be depressing. I think this is great and long overdue. I wonder why color and mood were not considered long ago, or during all the renovations. Colors also have a lot to do with alertness, I hope that will be considered in the design. Thanks to all the parents and staff who got this to happen!
Great idea! Gunn is a grim- and rundown-looking campus (most of it, at least). Please think of having signs on buildings. I've been going there for meetings for more than ten years and still get lost. Everything looks the same (drab) and nothing is clearly marked. I'm a grown-up with coping skills; I can only imagine how a kid who might have learning differences might feel. So happy to hear that Gunn is working toward making the campus more welcoming!
This is such a creative way to address the need for both new paint and a need to brighten the mood at Gunn. Kudos to Elaine and her team for reaching out to the Gunn students to find out what they want for their school. This has been a very thoughtful process under the leadership of a creative principal. I am excited to see what the school will look- and feel like- next fall.
Great idea to "re-brand" the school and give it a renewed look and feel. Since Palo Alto is looking at renaming Jordan and reviewing other school names, please consider re-naming the "Gunn" to coincide with the remodeling/painting.
Anything that doesn't have the connotation of a weapon would be good.
This is great but what about those students who are color blind? The color blocking of wings will not help their way finding.
You are right, Gunn is grim and rundown looking. So where did all that facilities bond money go? Addison just got a huge donation, because apparently the bond didn't improve the Elementaries much. It gave Gunn that asylum-like building, and the language arts, plus the gym, but between them, those cost about $40 million, less than the new Mitchell Park community center apparently. The bond was $400 million. Why does Gunn only now get a new look? Do your colleagues recognize it as you have? If so, why haven't they spoken out? I'm not trying to put you personally on the spot, but given the reason for the change, couldn't people have spoken out before?
"Where did the facilities bond money go?"
Gunn will have about $75M spent on it - new gym (and old gym remodel), pool, athletic fields; new large two-story classroom building; new one-story languages building; technology upgrades, some A/C. In process new two story central building, including wellness center.
Paly will have about $130M spent on it, including the Peery gift (yes, a lot more than Gunn) - theater, gym, media center, large classroom building, some field work, some repairs. Middle schools $50M - expansion and remodeling. Elementary schools ~$35M - Ohlone, Fairmeadown, Duveneck, plus smart boards & technology.
There's another $60M in elementary reserves. $8.5M buying 525 San Antonio. $2.5M bond issuance costs. Some additional reserves.
Hopefully they don't get Shemar Moore to paint murals. I hear they're painting over at least some of James Franco's works at Paly - according to my kids, not a day too soon.
The Hawthorne effect (also referred to as the observer effect) is a type of reactivity in which individuals modify or improve an aspect of their behavior in response to their awareness of being observed. The original research at the Hawthorne Works in Cicero, Illinois, on lighting changes and work structure changes such as working hours and break times were originally interpreted by Elton Mayo and others to mean that paying attention to overall worker needs would improve productivity. Later interpretations such as that done by Landsberger suggested that the novelty of being research subjects and the increased attention from such could lead to temporary increases in workers' productivity. This interpretation was dubbed "the Hawthorne effect".
Posted by Can this get worse?
Suicides in 2009-2010 and 2014-2015, and the answer is to paint the walls. Novel idea, worthless, but novel.
Gunn is a Scottish surname. There are also prominent citizens in Palo Alto named Gunn, who may not approve of the name change.
The "techie look" is the modern look, and unfortunately, it eschews anything but the barest accent of color. But it is all the rage with teens and twenty-somethings. It is very minimalist and mechanical in style and color, meaning no-frills, lots of concrete and steel, little or no wood, hard edges, cold colors such as charcoal grey.
Ugly and depressing to us, but it's what the kids want and like. For some reason, the cold, unwelcoming look is here to stay for a while.
Paint is cheap and not permanent.
If painting the school make people feel better for even a couple of years, go for it. When the next class gets tired of the color scheme, change it. Don't act as if painting the school means that you can't change it.
Also don't analyze it to death.
Paint is indeed cheap, as are other superficial reactions that don't solve the problem. The other possibility is that the new paint will be a waste of time and won't make any significant number of students feel better at all. And don't tell people what to do. Too many don'ts, and now I've added another.
Interesting idea to paint Gunn. I have always thought that the dull brown color makes it the ugliest school in town. I am pleased to hear about murals of wildflowers, much better than some of the murals I have seen pictures of at Paly.
What hasn't been mentioned though is the cost and whether this painting comes under the heading of routine maintenance or expenditure spending that puts them ahead of other maintenance done at another school.
With the talk about the donation to Addison to suddenly become the best facilitated school in the District, particularly in terms of MP Rooms, any spending at one school out of the equitable spending on others, has to be questioned. As it is, it appears that PIE is about to die and we go back to anyone donating to any school they want and the parity of schools' facilities is about to go down the drain.
"Gunn will have about $75M spent on it - new gym (and old gym remodel), pool, athletic fields; new large two-story classroom building; new one-story languages building; technology upgrades, some A/C. In process new two story central building, including wellness center."
The new gym cost $12M. I thought the pool came from a different pot of money and was done before the other renovations, wasn't it? Correct me if I'm wrong. The new large two-story classroom building was about $20million, which could have been a alot cheaper even by admission of their architect, but even so. The language building was $8 million. That makes $40 million, and not a bargain if you compare what was done at Mitchell Park community center for the same amount of money. Where did the other $35 million go? The athletic fields did not cost $35 million, and they could have been fully paid for by just the savings in putting up the $20 million two-story building if the district had paid attention to any state-recommended school construction cost savings. If they are spending $35 million on a new two-story building, that's just beyond ridiculous, and could pay for two elementaries to be upgraded and the space at Gunn if planned more carefully.
As for Paly - think about projects that cost $130million. The entire campus should be entirely new.
Posted by What a waste!
This stinks of waste. I have been on the Gunn campus many times and find it quite nice. With the buildings and grounds they have it strikes me almost like a small college. When I see it it makes me quite envious compared to my own high school experience (a dingy 4 story, all indoor school on the east coast). What fragile and entitled children are we raising if they have to involved in picking the paint color of their school? I understand the suicide situation but cant imagine whether the school is painted a cheery color or not would have much of an effect on students' mental health. Surely the $1M to be spent on this could be better spent on something like better counseling services.
Color actually does have a significant impact on mood. The only thing I find worrisome is that there didn't seem to be guidnce from the professionals about that. calming colors can actually hurt alertness.
That said, you are right if you mean colors aren't going to change nental illness or the impact of too much stress. I personally went to a way less rich school yet still find much of it dilapidated, run down, tired, and musty.