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10 Questions for Rumer 2015
The singer-songwriter opens up about her new album and her punk rock side
by Thomas H GreenMonday, 02 February 2015
Rumer - not as flowery as she looks
Last autumn Rumer reappeared with her third album, Into Colour, surprising everyone with a lead single that was disco-flavoured. The rest of the album was closer in scope to the opulent LA easy listening and classic West Coast singer-songwriter fare that the singer has made her own since her first major label single, "Slow", blew up in 2010.
Born Sarah Joyce in Islamabad in 1979 to a large British family, she found she was the result of an affair between her mother and their Pakistani cook. The death of her mother in 2003 affected her profoundly and, when she attempted to track her blood father down, she discovered he had also died. After tasting minor success with indie band La Honda, she spent a decade trying to make it as a solo artist, prior to the platinum-selling success of her debut album Seasons of My Soul. These days she is based in the States, settled in a relationship with her fiancée Rob Shirakbari, the 51-year-old former orchestrator for Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick who also produced and co-wrote Rumer's new album. She tours the UK later in February.
We meet in a large Brighton hotel then wander along the seafront to a cafe, accompanied by her dog. Rumer is wearing a short, white, figure-hugging and flowery dress. Her manner is friendly, interested and precise. She is forthright but real steel appears in her green eyes if she thinks she's being messed with. "I do not suffer fools gladly," she admits. She has a tea and we chat about a mutual acquaintance who recorded with her in her pre-fame days. Then talk to turns to her Stateside life…
THOMAS H GREEN: You live in Arkansas, in the American South. How do you find it?
RUMER: I do live there but I feel I've done Arkansas and I'm going to LA next. Arkansas was quiet. You can pay for things with a cheque at the supermarket. There's something "olde worlde" about it, like going back to the 1950s. The neighbourhood ladies knock on your door and invite you to ladies' groups and church meetings - chuck a stick and it'll hit a church. And everyone's got a gun. Everyone who comes round to the house, whether it's the cable guy or the plumber, they're all ex-army, fully trained, ready to go, mobilized anytime. So they're sleepers, man, I'm telling you [laughs]. There's chickens, pigs, a knackered old horse, porches, but also Arkansas has this strange, small business capital, Bentonville, from which they run the Walmart empire – Walmart Headquarters. It's a strangely European enclave, quite hip, which is odd. I think Arkansas is charming. We'll keep the house there but it's LA next, for sure. I've grown to know LA. I wrote most of the record in LA then went to Arkansas to record it.
The album is called Into Colour – why?
It feels like a transitioning into something warmer and more positive, happier.
The first single from it, "Dangerous", was a step away from your usual style. Was it a step outside your comfort zone? It sounds like very early disco, Philadelphia International...
Definitely. The intention was to aim for that Thom Bell vibe. And it is outside my comfort zone, especially live – what the hell am I supposed to do with myself? It's cool to do a classic song form I've never done before. I explore the power ballad on this album, as well. I toy with different song forms but it's sincere. I feel like it's meaningful to me. I hope it still has pathos.
Watch the video for "Dangerous"
You have opened up more over the last year about a number of conditions that seriously affected your psychological welfare. Do you think the music business made you ill?
I think it's the most incompatible relationship in the world. Art and commerce is the most awkward dance ever. It's just awkward having vulnerable people in a very aggressive business, a bad combination. I don't stay out of it but I'm not comfortable. I managed to recover but I almost didn't. I'm trying to say this politely without alienating the wonderful people who've supported me. Overall I'm lucky with my record company [Atlantic]. They're music people. The A&R people have enabled me to do what I want to do, make the record I want to make. When it comes to selling the album, that's when it gets awkward because I'm not inanimate like a can of baked beans or an object. I'm a live wire.
Women in pop have never presented a more objectified image than they do currently. What do you make, for instance, of Nicki Minaj and especially her controversial video for "Anaconda"?
It's really steamy but also a homage to Sir Mix-a-Lot. She's trying to be artistic.
So you don't find offensive the manner in which the female bodies are objectified?
I don't know… I don't know… but I did think those two little girls on Ellen from Essex look up to her and I wouldn't want them to see it. Sophia Grace and Rosie are famous for doing a video of a Nicki Minaj song ["Superbass"] on the internet and Ellen DeGeneres put it on her show. They've become synonymous with Nicki Minaj in the US. They're funny and really cute. When I saw the video for "Anaconda" I thought, "How are their parents going to explain that?" Nicki Minaj seems to be in her own world, kooky and different and she doesn't offend me. Objectifying women does and that video is so blatant it should [offend me], but it doesn't. It's like slapstick. It doesn't seem sinister to me.
Your songs often emanate pain but it's expressed gently, via mellow music. Don't you ever fancy letting rip with anger and the music sounding that way too?
Oh my god, yes, I want to do something heavy rock. I want to do something subversive. I'm feeling a bit "fuck you" right now in my life, my energy is definitely fuck you – fuck you and fuck this! It's also fighting back - hang on a minute, I'm not taking this shit anymore! That's positive, to actually stand up for yourself. Anger is a positive emotion if it precedes change, if you see at as heralding change. You're angry because you don't like the situation so change the situation. There's a lot of good in the feeling you can't live in this particular system we're living in right now. I need to get out of this box but I don't want to tell people I'm making a punk rock album. They'll say, "Oh no, she's going weird." But I definitely feel a Liam Gallagher vibe in me. Right now I'm channelling my inner Liam [laughs]. I do want to make a bit more noise.
As someone who spent years pushing to break through, what are the advantages of success?
Meeting great people, wonderful musicians. Travelling. Time. I never had time off ever in my whole life so the last couple of years I've caught up, recovered, been creative. I spend my days as I want to. Who can afford that? No-one. We've all got major responsibilities. I was always working, every weekend, up to the point I got signed and then I didn't have any time off around then so [having it] for the first time in my life is a beautiful thing. Time to heal, to explore, to walk, to write. Before that if a taxi arrived 10 minutes early I'd cry. That time was so important to me. Five minutes early and I was in tears.
A multi-millionaire once said to me that when he wakes up and I wake up, time is the asset we both have in equal quantities to spend that day.
Wealth is not money. Money is part of wealth but money with time, with community, with family and health. What's money without health? Without time? Without anyone to spend it with? Wealth is a whole bunch of things. What are you going to do with a pile of money if you're sitting with your hands tied behind your back in a cage?
Tell us about your record label, Night Owl.
We don't do that many projects. We do a band called the Golden Retrievers, also a band called the Church of Malcolm, basically Malcolm [Doherty, from Rumer's old band, La Honda] and a bunch of people, some famous, some not famous, in a collective. Malcolm is a real character. The Golden Retrievers are going to be supporting me. They're in the tradition of Bread, The Eagles, James Taylor, Jackson Browne…
What album are you listening to most at the moment?
I haven't listened to music in two years. I don't listen to other music when I'm writing. I'm in a different gear, listening to my own thoughts, my own melodies in my head so you just can't let in other writers, it clashes with the delicate little melodies that are forming. You need to remember them, not get confused. However, my best album ever in the whole world is Blue Guitars by Stephen Bishop, produced by Andrew Gold, from 1994. It sounds a bit Nineties, a bit dated, but what's great is you can really hear the friendship on it, the camaraderie.
In 2011 you won Best Alternative Act at the UK Asian Music Awards, appearing alongside artists such as Jay Sean and Miss Poojah. Wasn't that a little strange, given the nature of your music?
My mum would have pissed herself, had she been alive, at the thought of me being an alternative Asian. There are so many things my mum would have liked. She would have liked the Torvill & Dean skating and all that stuff [Rumer performed on Dancing on Ice 2013 with Jools Holland]. She was so ill and spent a lot of time in bed watching telly. She used to watch Pop Idol and say, "You should go on that, you'd win that." [Laughs] But of course it's nice to get an award. I was born in Pakistan, I'm half Pakistani, that's pretty Asian but I don't think those awards fully reflect great Asian music, they're not really exploring it – it's just Asian pop.
Watch the video for "Reach Out" performed in the studio
I definitely feel a Liam Gallagher vibe in me
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Thinking of you and Parrish!
I am so sorry to hear about your father in law! I'll be praying for your family!
It sounds like he was a wonderful man. My deepest condolences to you, Parrish, and your families.
Thinking of you. I am with Mike. I wouldn't want to be hooked up to machines either. It's so hard to watch a family member pass, but it's also even harder to watch them suffer for even longer than they have to. Hang in there and be there for Parrish (as I'm sure you're already doing).
i'm so very sorry. i know how hard it is to guide someone through losing a parent, but watching the love of your life go through it must be horrible. it's amazing that you are able to see the shadows of God's plan. please let Parrish know we're praying for him and his family, and we're praying for you to keep up strength for him.
so so sorry. so many things in life don't make sense but you said it best that God doesn't mess up - no matter how 'messed up' it feels, you have to trust that God knows the plan. Praying for you all in this time, praying for peace that passes all understanding.
Oh April I am so so so very sorry to hear of this devastating loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Parrish.
I am so sorry. My heart goes out to You, Parrish & family. I know it is awful and wish you strength and peace.
Thinking of you both, with much love.
Hi Marlow, I am so sorry to hear of your sad news. I have also been where you are, it can be hard watching your loved one go through this. I wish you love and strength.
I'm wishing that you come to a place of peace and comfort. Hugs.
My sympathies go out to your and your family during this difficult time. Praying for you.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
My condolences to you and your family in this trying time. I'm praying for you and Parrish and hope you draw strength from one another and the outpouring of love all around you.
I'm so sorry for your loss, and my heart goes out to you and Parrish. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope that you are able to find peace and comfort in each other.
You both are so loved.
Crazy how quickly life changes. Just another reason we need to live the best and most we can while we can.
My thoughts are with Parrish, you & the entire family.


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Yad Vashem UK organises a Book Club evening, quarterly, discussing relevant Holocaust related books. They are led by experienced educators or the authors.
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One summer's night in 1946, over 1,000 European Jews waited silently on an Italian beach to board a secret ship. They had survived Auschwitz, hidden and fought in forests and endured death marches—now they were taking on the Royal Navy, running the British blockade of Palestine.
From Eastern Europe to Israel via Germany and Italy, Rosie Whitehouse follows in the footsteps of those secret passengers, uncovering their extraordinary stories—some told for the first time. Who were those people on the beach? Where and what had they come from, and how had they survived? Why, after being liberated, did so many Jews still feel unsafe in Europe? How do we—and don't we—remember the Holocaust today? This remarkable, important book digs deep and travels far in search of answers.
While imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp, Simon Wiesenthal was taken one day from his work detail to the bedside of a dying member of the S.S. Haunted by the crimes in which he had participated, the soldier wanted to confess to and obtain absolution from – a Jew.

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For every state vagrant that shows up at a feeder or in a public park, there seems to be one that turns up in a logistically impossible part of the state. North Carolina is perhaps unfortunate to have a lot of such places. Along our sizeable coastline there are a great many islands that are more or less impossible to reach unless you have a boat and an Off-Road Vehicle on the other side. Or if not the vehicle, you're willing to walk a lot.
Researchers doing shorebird surveys on the Core Banks (that is, the section of coast between Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout) had a tendency to find some interesting stuff. Unfortunately, it's stuff that birders have little chance to chase. So when a potential state 1st record of Mountain Plover, only the 4th such record on the east coast, turned up on one of these islands, I assumed that it was one of those birds we'd have to envy from afar. The finder was seeking wintering Piping Plovers when he encountered it, took the photo, and made it public a couple days later. It had all the makings of a classic grip.
I admit I underestimated the resolve of North Carolina's listing community. It wasn't long before birders had tracked down a captain in the little town of Sealevel who was willing to ferry birders the short 20 minutes ride over to the island for $25 a head. The first group to use him had great success, finding the bird in no time along with a Long-billed Curlew, another great bird for the southeast. Now the only thing to do was to make the long drive down to the coast and see for myself.
I rolled out of my driveway at 4 AM, to try and make a boat at 9. The hours rolled past. Daylight broke around New Bern and the view turned to acres and acres of saltmarsh as I wound my way through this part of the state where I had spent far too little time. I was the first one at the dock, but it wasn't long before a handful of other birders arrived and we began making preparations. It was a beautiful day, and the trip was a breeze. We made landfall and immediately started panning for the bird in the higher dry sand where it preferred. We found it in about 15 minutes.
Mountain Plover is a remarkable little bird. I saw my first on the short grass prairie of Colorado, in the shadow of mountains. It's cliche to talk about how strange it is to find vagrants in places you don't expect, but I'm going to do it anyway. Here, with the roar of the wind and the sea and Gannets and gulls foraging in the sound not more than a couple hundred meters away, was not a place for a Mountain Plover. But it had found the closest thing to a short-grass prairie in several hundred, possibly thousand, miles. A patch of dry sand above the tide line, specked with clumps of grass and tiny dunes. And here it did what Mountain Plovers do, scurrying across the landscape, picking up bits of food here and there.
My boatload of people, having seen the bird sufficiently, headed back. The boat captain told me he'd be bringing another group out in a little bit so I decided to stay on the island, alone, and go back with them. I wanted the curlew, and, truth told, the strange feeling of seclusion. I got the second, but missed the first.
When the wind picked up in the afternoon, the bird found a lump of sand and tucked in behind it. It practically disappeared into the sand like I imagine they do on the prairies, too. The next boat came, I got the birders on the plover, and we all headed back with smiles on our faces.
Congrats on an awesome state twitch. Kudos to the birders and boat captain who helped make that happen.
What was the Captain's Name and contact info that you used?


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St. John's monk accused of sexual abuse dies at 88
A St. John's monk suspected of sexually abusing several children died on Sunday at the age of 88. Father Richard Eckroth is on a list of credibly accused clerics from St. John's Abbey and the Diocese of St. Cloud.
Several of his accusers said they were abused at a cabin near Bemidji on Lake Swenson in the 1970's. Some claimed the cleric threatened them with a knife during the abuse.
Attorney Jeff Anderson estimated there are more than 100 boys and girls who were hurt by the man.
"In the 31 years in which I have been working with survivors, exposing offenders, (he) would be among one of the most predatory and dangerous offenders we have encountered," Anderson told Fox 9.
Anderson's firm has represented some of Eckroth's abuse victims including two men who have recently filed a lawsuit against Eckroth and the Abbey in Stearns County. The monk was one of many living sequestered at the monastery. His funeral is scheduled for Friday May 29 at St. John's.


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Functionaries
650 plus – History of the
Breaks, crises and conflicts
Anti-Semitism at the University of Vienna
Student corporations in the 19th and 20th century
19.Jhdt–20.Jhdt
Fraternities, both völkisch and Catholic, have a – for Austrian conditions – long history at the University of Vienna. This history has their role as actors as well as subject of political controversies as a common thread.
In Prussia, the first corps were founded in the late 18th century, and in 1815 the so-called "Urburschenschaft" ("original fraternity") was established in Jena. Subsequently, a differentiated system of fraternities developed. In the Habsburg monarchy, student corporations in their current form developed comparatively late. The proto-democratic and liberal ideals of many fraternities made student associations suspicious to the repressive Metternich regime and led to the persecution of even the first signs of clandestine fraternity formations by the police in the pre-March era. The liberal and German-nationalistic demands of the revolt of 1848 that was strongly carried by students in Vienna reflect the central goals of the early German Burschenschaft-movement. After the fall of the 1848 revolution the following repression let many years pass until the first real wave of foundations of student associations (Burschenschaften, Corps, Landsmannschaften, etc.) began in Vienna. Some of the student corporations founded one after the other in the late 1850s still exist today. In contrast to the corporations in the German Reich, particularly the Burschenschaften had a critical stance towards the ruling house. This is less due to democratic and liberal considerations – the loss in 1848 put a stop to these ideals – and more due to them turning towards the Prussian (Protestant) rivals of the Habsburgs, who had triumphed over them in 1866 and over France in 1870/71. A majority of the fraternity students wanted mighty Prussia to come and as a German ruling power implement their wish for a national unification.
Illiberal turn and anti-Semitism
This unification was carried out with the foundation of the German Reich in 1871 – without the inclusion of Austria. Many corporations were insulted by this "exclusion from Germany" and it was often answered with a hardening of their ideology: their own German culture was emphasized ever more fanatically, especially in the context of the Austrian multiethnic state, its competing nationalisms and Austria's position as a "border country" in the German-speaking area. Völkisch (biologistically based) nationalism came to the forefront and the anti-Semitic legacy of the Burschenschaft-movement's founding era, connected to names such as Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, saw a return to popularity. In the "Billroth-Affair" of 1875 the völkisch fraternity students rallied behind the university surgeon of the same name, and in 1892 they mobilized against internist Hermann Nothnagel, an opponent of anti-Semitism. Under Georg von Schönerer's influence, the "wehrhaft" (able-bodied, able to defend oneself) associations and Vereine Deutscher Studenten (Associations of German Students, a type of corporation that originated in the 1880s) as well as Burschenschaften became pioneers of racial anti-Semitism in the universities and beyond. As early as the academic year of 1878/79 the Viennese Burschenschaft Libertas implemented an "Aryan paragraph" with many other fraternities following suit in the years after. In a further step, Jewish students were denied their "honor" and thus were considered "not capable of giving satisfaction". Leading the way in this regard was a decree by the mainly Viennese "wehrhaft" associations consolidated in the Waidhofen Association in 1896. Most Burschenschaften in Vienna and other fraternities from all Austrian university cities subsequently adopted the "Waidhofen principle". Voices opposing the rampant anti-Semitism with reference to the liberal and tolerant traditions in the history of student corporations remained a minority and were increasingly marginalized.
Academic culture struggle
Apart from Jews, Slavic and Italian students were also fought against – often with physical violence – by the völkisch fraternity students as "volksfremd" ("culturally foreign"). Leftist and Catholic fraternities (from 1859 in Innsbruck, from 1876 in Vienna) also drew the aggression of the "schlagende" Burschenschaften (fraternities that practice academic fencing). Conflicts in the student corporation sphere arose before the backdrop of a larger political-cultural conflict constellation: that between the German-völkisch, pro-Prussian, Protestant-"liberal" (even though their ideology was far from liberal) camp on the one side and the German-Austrian, Habsburg loyalist, Catholic conservative camp on the other. Diverging views on science and academic freedom also came into conflict in this regard. Around the turn of the century, this "cultural struggle" – even more so in Graz than in Vienna – became more severe. It found its peak in the "Wahrmund affair" in 1907/08, in which the conflict about Catholicism at the universities radiated up to the highest political echelons. For a short time, the shared experience at the front in the First World War led to a slight reconciliation between the two camps. In the 1920s they worked together in the framework of the student self-administration (Deutsche Studentenschaft, German student body) against their mutual enemies – Jewish, leftist and liberal students.
Fascisms and the Second World War
Both the Catholic and the völkisch fraternities became important pillars of dictatorships in the 20th century. Many Catholic corporates took up important positions in Engelbert Dollfuß's and Kurt Schuschnigg's corporative state (both had been members of the Cartellverband, the umbrella organization of Catholic student fraternities). Some flourished during National Socialism; others were persecuted under the regime and/or fought against it in the resistance. Almost all völkisch corporations were on the side of the regime after 1938. Their ruthless anti-Semitism and unconditional German nationalism had already led them to the National Socialist camp in the early 1930s and they had stirred up trouble at the universities since then. After the "Anschluss" all fraternities were dissolved, but the völkisch groups were allowed to reform in the framework of the National Socialist Students' League due to their accomplishments. Of the three National Socialist rectors of the University of Vienna, two Eduard Pernkopf and Viktor Christian were Burschenschafter.
Restoration and loss of meaning after 1945
Immediately after the war, the Catholic student associations reconstituted themselves, but the völkisch groups only managed to restore themselves from the early 1950s onwards due to the de-Nazification policies In the Catholics' wake they also received approval to organize events and to wear their "colors" on university ground. The power hierarchy had turned on its head: now the "schlagende" Burschenschaften were in the minority and thus largely stopped their violence against the Catholics. In student politics, they established themselves for a long time as the second strongest group in form of the Ring Freiheitlicher Studenten (RFS). Around 1970 they quickly lost importance. A large increase in student numbers and the inner diversification of the student population (not least in the shape of a growing number of female students) pushed the corporative system to the fringes of the university. Particularly its völkisch sector – as standard bearer for German nationalism in the Second Republic with a diffuse relationship to its National Socialist past – was increasingly viewed as anachronistic. Apart from rising opposition by left anti-Fascists (for example early in the Borodajkewycz affair of 1965), they also recently have had to deal with an academic administration that feels the need to distance itself from them. This has manifested itself, for example, in the prohibition of the weekly "Farbenbummel" ("color stroll") of the Wiener Korporationsring (Vienna Corporation Association, WKR) from the Aula to the ramp of the University of Vienna's main building, or the relocation and rearrangement of the "Siegfriedskopf" in 2006.
Festzug Chargierter mit der Universitätsfahne im Rahmen der 600-Jahrfeier der Universität Wien
"Furor teutonicus and racial hate"
The "Bärenhöhle" – a secret anti-Semitic group of professors in the inter-war period
The Gleispach'sche Studentenordnung (Gleispach Student Regulation)
Terror against the Anatomical Institute of Julius Tandler
Expulsion of teachers and students in 1938
The de-Nazification of the professorate at the University of Vienna
Students and teachers as political actors in the 19th and 20th centuries
Dismissal of political enemies at the University of Vienna during Austrofascism
External restructuring by the "Führer-principle" and National Socialist officials
Karikatur Studenten Programm-Pogrom
Author Bernhard Weidinger
Korporation
Burschenschaft
Cartellverband (CV)
Mensur
Deutsche Studentenschaft (DSt)
Ring Freiheitlicher Studenten (RFS)
Julius Tandler (1869-1936)
Eduard Pernkopf (1888-1955), Anatomy
Eduard Pernkopf
Viktor Christian (1885-1963), Orientalistik
Viktor Christian
Bereit für Übersetzung Ja
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Weidinger B. "Im nationalen Abwehrkampf der Grenzlanddeutschen" Akademische Burschenschaften und Politik in Österreich nach 1945. Wien: Böhlau; 2015.
Graf A. Deutschnationaler Bruderkampf in der Habsburgermonarchie - Burschenschaften und wehrhafte Vereine 1880-1914. In: Lönnecker H. "Deutschland immer gedient zu haben ist unser höchstes Lob!". Heidelberg: Universitätsverlag Winter; 2015. pp. 845–878.
Weidinger B. Deutsche Burschenschaften in Österreich. In: Benz W. Handbuch des Antisemitismus. Judenfeindschaft in Geschichte und Gegenwart, Band 5: Organisationen. Berlin: de Gruyter; 2012.
Weidinger B. Vom Zusammenbruch zur neuen Burschenherrlichkeit. Zur Restauration des völkischen Studentenverbindungswesens in Österreich nach 1945. Zeitgeschichte. Wien; 2011;38:88–107.
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Hein R. Studentischer Antisemitismus in Österreich. Studentengeschichte ÖVerein fü. Beiträge zur österreichischen Studentengeschichte 10. Wien; 1984. p. 169 S.


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Update – School Funding Campaign
I wanted to contact you to provide an update on current issues relating to school funding.
Sadly, I have to confirm that despite intense lobbying of the Government and Department for Education, matters remain extremely challenging. In short, schools are still not being provided with adequate funding and resources to deliver the level of provision and support that is expected and that our families and children deserve.
Since 2010 school budgets have been reduced in real terms by 8% and by 20% at post-16
Class sizes are rising and the curricular offer is being restricted
Increasingly, schools are being asked to support with children's emotional health and wellbeing. Frequently, we do not have adequate resources to meet a growing need.
Often, the most vulnerable students in our schools – those from disadvantaged backgrounds or those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – are bearing the brunt of cuts and schools are struggling to provide the levels of support that they are entitled to.
These issues are not simply affecting a few schools. They are common features across our education system up and down the country. Levels of concern are so widespread amongst headteachers that we are all working together with a united voice.
As such, we have written to the Secretary of State for Education on three separate occasions since September 2018. We are dismayed that he has chosen to ignore our communications and repeated requests to meet. On 13 December 2018, we were informed by a junior civil servant that "I am afraid that, on this occasion, the Secretary of State and the Minister of State must decline your offer to meet. I hope you will understand that their time is heavily pressurised, and their diaries need to be prioritised according to ministerial, Parliamentary and constituency business."
Given the seriousness of the current school funding crisis and the impact upon schools, children and families, head teacher colleagues and I, believe that this approach is entirely ill-judged. On 14 January 2019, we wrote again to the Secretary of State for Education asking that he reconsider meeting with representative head teachers. Six weeks later, this request was declined once more: "As I'm sure you will appreciate, both their diaries are very full and they are unable to accept your kind offer at this time." Thousands of head teachers simply do not understand what issues could be seen as more important than the ones we are raising on behalf of schools, children and families.
In September 2018, over 2000 headteachers campaigned at Westminster in order to underline the seriousness of the current situation. This action was unprecedented. The 'Worth Less?' campaign group now comprises 64 Local Authorities and Boroughs, covering thousands of schools and millions of families. This gives a clear indication of the levels of concern felt by reasonable and moderate head teachers in England.
We continue to recognise that there is not a 'bottomless pit' of money and also acknowledge that many local MPs from across the political spectrum are taking a supportive approach. We must make clear, however, that the current response from the Department for Education is inadequate.
Why we need to meet
Head teachers want to contribute constructively to overcome current funding issues.
Head teachers want to reflect the serious concerns expressed by families regarding inadequate levels or resource and provision, especially for our most vulnerable students.
Head teachers want to ensure that schools receive a much better deal when future Government spending plans – the Comprehensive Spending Review - are drawn up over the next few months.
Head teachers want to indicate serious and rising concerns relating to the wider pastoral and social care that schools are expected, by default, to provide against a background of severe cuts to Local Authority provision.
Head teacher colleagues and I, feel fortunate that we have been so strongly supported by parents and carers as we campaign for a much improved level of funding for our schools and pupils. We urge you to continue to make representations to your local MP and to the Department for Education and wider Government to ensure that matters improve.
We will continue to inform you of the facts and to campaign vigorously over coming weeks and months. A positive starting point should come from the Secretary of State for Education in the form of an urgent meeting.


A lot of photographers don't like talking about gear. I think many would call it a distraction and while it's all very lovely to consider oneself entirely as an artist, eventually you have to buy a camera and lenses to carry on. In truth, I think it's become very cool to dismiss such discussion as if all output comes solely from fresh air carried on the wings of divine inspiration or something. We all know that the camera these days accounts for a lot more than that – in fact some of the functions within the modern DSLR would render some of the more 'artistic' output today impossible. Like it or not, gear is important.
You'd have to be blind as to what has happened to the UK in the last couple of weeks or so. If the news of Britain's seeming imminent departure from the EU doesn't bother you one way or other then what has happened to Sterling and the Japanese Yen recently might.
In this part it gets to what I think is the most interesting stuff in my kit – my telephotos.
I recently completed a small What's In The Bag magazine feature for Amateur Photographer which is due for release shortly. Ordinarily I wouldn't usually start the year with a post about hardware but I get so many emailed questions from budding photographers, students, former workshop attendees and via Twitter that I thought I would set out some insight as to what I shoot with and why. The Amateur Photographer piece I've illustrated reminds me of the level of interest people have in kit and although the best photography is absolutely made by great composition, use of light and most of all imagination, without having the right kit some of that just isn't possible.
I've been fortunate enough to add the wonderful 36MP Nikon D800 to my gear lately and to make the most of it a Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 into the bargain too. The limited time I've had so far with them (thanks to the foul weather of late) just leads me to confirm what a genuinely wonderful combination this will prove in time.


Canada is welcoming but only through the eligibility criteria of the given immigration categories which means that there's no open immigration for everyone. Those who wish to be among these 1 million applicants, must qualify in at least one of these immigration categories.
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Walt Disney Company to launch $100M initiative starting at Texas Children's Hospital
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Walt Disney Company will commit $100 million over the next five years to help reinvent the experience of children's hospitals around the world, Disney CEO and Chairman Bob Iger said Wednesday morning.
Iger made the announcement at Texas Children's Hospital.
Though hospitals worldwide will benefit from the initiative, Texas Children's will be the first to work with the company.
"We chose Texas Children's Hospital because they are global leaders in pediatric care as well as the largest children's hospital in the country and their dedicated healers share our commitment to support the emotional well being of young patients and their families," Iger said.
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Iger said that the company has also assembled a Team of Heroes, which is a group of patient care experts to help Disney understand various aspects of the patient experience such as what causes the most stress for parents.
"We're going to use our beloved characters and renown creativity to bring our timeless stories to life in innovative ways and hopefully transform a hospital stay into a warmer, more personalized environment for each patient," Iger said during the announcement.
Texas Children's Hospital also presented Iger with a special picture.
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Disney CEO Robert Iger talks about the company's partnership with children's hospitals around the world.
Commissioned by Walt Disney himself, it's a depiction of Texas Children's Hospital while it was under construction in 1952.
The hospital opened two years later in 1954.
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Remembering Lydia Schatz, now held in Jesus' arms.
Okay, so my boys might be a little old for playdough, but I think we'll be making this recipe this week anyway. It's good for fidgeting with while discussing school or reading books and we have plenty of younger friends to pass it along to when we are through. For friends who lean earthy-crunchy, instead of the artificial colors and scents of Kool-Aid®, you can use cinnamon, cocoa powder, essential oils, beet juice or other creative items around.
So, from the archives, Kool-Aid® Play Dough.
Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and Kool-Aid® in a pot. Add oil and water. Stir over medium heat until texture changes and forms a ball in the pot, about 3-5 minutes. Let cool to touch. Kneed until smooth. Store in a platic bag in the fridge.
Notes: I usually double the recipe or make a bunch of batches at once. This can be made without the cream of tartar (which is a preserving agent.) You can also use glycerin or vinegar as a preserving agent. This has been a fun party favor with our Ukrainian kid-friends.
February included rounds of exotic immunizations, appointments, a final pack-out, and a good-bye open house. We flew through London to Nairobi and took a few extra days to tramp through the city, eat fish and chips, visit Westminster Cathedral, and celebrate R's 12th birthday. We arrived in Nairobi right at the end of the month–it was good to be "home." Thanks to preparations by a friend, we even had a fridge full of food, sheets on the beds, and most importantly, fresh Kenyan coffee!
March meant Hubby hitting the ground running at his new job, and he's really excelling. Our first weekend in town, the boys got to ride ostriches and had ostrich nyama choma (barbeque.) J14 and T13 entered Rosslyn Academy – the first time they've been in school since 4th and 1st grades. Re12 and C10 continued to homeschool. We found a great truck—a bit beat up, but very practical. Just driving in our neighborhood required constant off-road detours and mud-bogging due to construction. It is a manual transmission, and took a few months before I braved driving it, especially since everyone drives on the "wrong" side of the road!
April brought our first visitor, Andrew, who holds the distinction of visiting us no matter in which corner of the globe we live! (We'd welcome more visitors, too, but understand Nairobi is off the beaten path. . .) We also enjoyed a safari on Crescent Island, where we got to walk among the animals. We even saw a giraffe baby nursing and what looked at first to be an injured little zebra – later we realize it was probably just a newborn!
May meant wrapping up school. J14 played rugby, and was "most promising player" for the under-15 teams. Our family got its first dog – an African hound/rott mix we named Buckley. All four boys went to their first sleep-over camp, Camp Bluesky. One perk of living in Africa is that camp includes some pretty exotic trips and activities like camping with the Maasai!
June is the beginning of winter in Nairobi – overcast days, sweater weather. J turned 15 and discovered the joys of the Kindle. I began volunteering with Mercy House maternity home.
July was a low-key month. Hubby and I celebrated our 16th anniversary.
August on the other hand, was quite exciting. I took a last-minute gorilla trekking trip in Uganda. Immediately after I got back, we discovered that baby #5 was on the way (due late April 2012!) We're all thrilled, especially the four big brothers. Hubby was able to take leave for the first time since we arrived, and so we went on safari in the Maasai Mara – elephant, lion, wildebeest migration, zebra, giraffe, hyena – everything you would imagine seeing in the wilds of Africa! Right at the end of the month we had the adventure of driving from Nairobi to Mombasa (crazy drivers on a narrow two-lane highway) and spending a week at a friend's beach house on the Indian Ocean. It was peaceful, restful. . . and Hubby and the boys started plotting out a fantasy series they want to write together.
September meant back to school. . . This time the younger three boys started at Rosslyn Academy (first time in school for C11, 5th grade!) and J (10th grade) continues to homeschool. He wants to study economics and classics, and has an opportunity to intern in Uganda.
October brought the official publication of John's scifi book, "Knox's Irregulars." He wrote this book eleven years ago, when we were in language training before moving to Ukraine. It's exciting to see the fruition of his work and even more exciting to hear how much people are enjoying it!
November included the news that baby #5 is a BOY. We have a fun guest who needed a change of pace from Malawi. We celebrated a traditional Thanksgiving at a friend's home, enjoyed having Andrew visit (4th time!) and the kids did a fun "What Thanksgiving if About" play for guests from South Africa, Bolivia, and Uganda. C turned 11 and T turned 14 right at the end of the month.
December brought the end to my grad school pursuits, culminating in a Master in Nonprofit Management degree. (Would love to hear about any short-term projects to work on!) We've enjoyed our Advent and Christmas traditions, incorporated with new things from Kenya. We rejoice in God sending a Savior !
Into 2012. . . The boys and I will be in Florida from March – May, as the medical unit here recommends returning to the US to have a baby. We welcome you to come visit us in Kenya before our anticipated departure in February 2013!
Baby is moving about — doing the happy dance with me!?
Last assignment and paper for my master's degree is submitted!
Can I just brag on my Hubby for a few minutes?
Hubby's book, Knox's Irregulars, is now available on Amazon! I'm really proud of him (as any wife would be.) But, really, his book is GOOD. The first draft was written nearly 11 years ago, when we were in Russian language school. It was revised in Ukraine, and put on the back burner when he was in grad school. But now, it's published!
Go over to Amazon and buy it. . . just $2.99 for the Kindle edition. (It will soon be available in paperback, as well as on Barnes and Noble for Nook.) If you don't have a Kindle, you can download a free Kindle app for your smart phone or computer.
What is it Like to be Raised by Pearl Parenting?
This is a repost from what a friend shared about three years ago, The Fruit of Pearl Parenting.
What isn't in the news are the many children who are abused, often by loving, well-meaning parents. When family relationships are disrupted or families have abuse that isn't reported or doesn't end in death, we don't hear it. But the Pearls and their teachings have been around long enough for older children and adults to share the fruit of these ideas.
Please be clear, I'm not saying that normally healthy families don't have problems — we all do. We all struggle and need to lean into the grace the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our families. Hurt and pain happen to all of us in this fallen world. But embracing false teachings such as these only makes it worse. . .
Thank you for sharing with such transparency, Jo.
"You want to talk fruits of a parenting? Let's compare and contrast myself with…oh MY PARENTS. My mother is a faithful and avid reader of NGJ. She adores the Pearls and when I first became a mother made it very clear that to be a good mother I needed to adhere to their methods as well.
"While I was not raised specifically by TTUAC because it was not yet written, I was raised in that same method, in that same Christian culture and my mother certainly does adhere to TTUAC methods with the 5 she is currently raising.
"So, let's see. Mom has 3 adult children and 1 on the verge with which to judge her parenting. Oh but wait, she doesn't speak to her adult children anymore. We're too dysfunctional and of this world now for her to have time for. And, for our own part, we happen to believe she should have been locked up for her selfish parenting and her child abuse…oh, that's right, the Pearls call it Biblical parenting. My sister's therapist recently called it battery acid. I thought that was a good description.
"So, my mother has 3 thriving healthy adult children whom she has no contact with whatsoever. She has 8 (with a 9th on the way) grandchildren, all of which she is forbidden to have any contact with. Her 17 year old is desperately waiting to finish high school next year so he can get out of her house and has NO intention of speaking to her once he leaves. Her 14 year old hates her and tells me this via emails when she gets a chance. Her 12 year old…well, he's attempted to run away repeatedly now. Verdict is still out on the 11 and 10 year olds. But, to be quite honest, that's not a track record I would want for my parenting of 8 children. At least 5 either have no contact or openly state they will have no contact once they are old enough to leave her home.
"Good, Pearl Biblical parenting at work for you, ladies. I lived it. I should know.
"Meanwhile, I subscribe to a gentler, more loving parenting style. I prefer to parent as if Jesus were actively watching me and actively reminding me that I must be like a child to enter the Kingdom myself.
"My children are amazing. I don't just say this as a proud mother. My youngest son's therapist informed me Thursday he's NEVER met children like mine. Church members weep to see the beauty of my children. Heck, I weep to see the beauty that God has blessed me with in these children.
"Oh, therapist you say. Yes, see my youngest son is still a fosterchild. He has huge demons in his heart and soul still. We're still fighting. No, we're not waiting for the countdown until we can spank him. We're fighting to help him heal.
"And, here is the TRUE mark of my children for you. This week, my son's therapist told us to give up on him. Told us the cost to save him will be too great for the other children to pay.
"Being good parents, we discussed this with the other children. Afte rall, the fight to save and heal this one will take the largest toll on these children. I honestly expected at least a few of the children to say yes, we must give up.
"They didn't. And, they had no reason to feel they had to say something *we* expected, because we are honestly weak and fragile and aren't sure we can help this child heal.
"Nope. My children clearly demonstrated the love of Christ in a way I had forgotten in the trenches with this hurting child. They unanimously told us we MUST carry on. They LOVE him, even though they know he does not love them. And, as far as they are concerned, his life is worth what it will cost them. Furthermore didn't we, mommy and daddy, remember that this is precisely what Jesus would have us do? This is what Jesus wanted us to do And, no matter how naughty and difficult this child is, Jesus still loves him and we must too.
"I'm not a perfect parent. Far from it, honestly. But, I didn't spank this fruit of the Spirit into my children. I showed them by example what it means to live a life in the shadow of the Cross. And, they have chosen to find their own path to that Cross and to live a life always conscious of what their Savior would have them do. I didn't stand and attempt to BE their Savior, as Pearl would tell us we should. I merely allowed my life to be an example to point the way to that Cross. Their Savior found them, each and every one of them, he claimed them and they have chosen to follow HIM, not me, HIM.
"And, unlike Micheal Pearl, when my children went to that Cross to find their Savior, they never found me there telling them I represented their Savior. They found a merciful and loving God one they have chosen to follow. And, today, one they have chosen to remain in obedience to even at a high cost to themselves to fight for the heart of a little brother who has never known true love and true commitment and safety before entering this home and being surrounded by these siblings.
"Now, I'm sorry. But, for me the question of whether to follow Micheal Pearl or my Christ is a very simple answer. I look at my parents who followed Pearl and I see the fruits of their labors. And, I look at my children, whom have been raised with the love and mercy that a forgiving and protective Creator would have them raised in. I see fruits in my children which humble me. I see hearts in tune with their Creator in ways I can only wish to be. And, I realize quite simply that Micheal Pearl has missed the mark.
"Hurting children? Yup, missing the mark and deciding to be the Savior for your children is definitely hurting children. I should know. I was one of those children hurt by this parenting method.
Thank you, Jo, for sharing from such a vulnerable place in life. May God continue to heal your family and your children — as well as your parents and siblings still struggling.
The Pearls have published a response to Hana Williams's death. Unlike with Lydia Schatz, they are no longer laughing.
Parents who utilize and/or support No Greater Joy Ministries, Michael and Debi Pearl, or the book "To Train Up a Child" sometimes have trouble understanding how a book they find "helpful" can really be so harmful.
This is similar to the excuse the Pearls make themselves. . . it is never parents following their teachings who abuse — but parents who are NOT following their teachings.
But, when parents are struggling or their children aren't conforming, they go back to TTUAC. And what messages are found then? Consistency (which can be good), and beyond that a "parents-must-win-at-all-costs" message.
It doesn't take long to see that if a child is not "easily" trained and compliant immediately, a parent trying to do the "right" thing will be led by the Pearls' teachings and philosophy to abuse.
A child who doesn't understand, doesn't comply, or isn't submissive right away. . . A parent is taught to be consistent, defeat totally, continue spanking/swatting/smacking. . .
In this context, can you see how easily the Pearls' teachings can lead to abuse?
I've know parents. . . loving, well-meaning, dear parents. . . Parents who never spanked in anger. . . who got to the point where they saw they were ABUSING their children (in love. . . with good intentions) because of this underlying theme of consistency and total defeat.
Does this help make sense of why some people are very upset and alarmed about a resource some parents only remember as helpful?
Long before the tragic deaths of Sean Paddock, Lydia Schatz, and Hana-Grace Rose Williams, Christians have been raising concerns about the parenting and theological teachings of Michael and Debi Pearl.
In spite of the folksy encouragement to "tie heartstrings," the underlying philosophy of the these teachings miss out on the place of the Gospel in parenting the littlest disciples in our families. I am re-posting an email conversation I had with a young woman several years ago, because I believe it can help people who are upset about these children's deaths understand that larger, harmful philosophical context of the Pearls teachings. Similarly, I think it can help parents who have only gleaned a few good ideas from the Pearls understand why so many other parents find the overarching message to be harmful.
This is an e-mail conversation I had with a young woman not long ago about the Pearls and their highly punitive parenting ideas. Although I'm more concerned about helping parents see the problems with Ezzo, I decided to make available here some of my thoughts about the Pearls/To Train Up a Child/No Greater Joy.
Hello, TulipGirl. My name is *******, and we've crossed each other's paths on a board by a woman named ********* talking about the book To Train Up a Child by Michael and Debi Pearl.
I've been researching all I can about the Pearls, and I've come across your name a couple of times.
Research is good. I'm sure you've found a mixed bag of people who are thrilled with TTUAC and those who aren't–as well as those who are rational about their opinions about TTUAC and those who are very emotional or accusatory. The Pearls aren't my "pet issue" so I'm a bit surprised you came across my name a few times. I looked back through some things I've posted online and realized I had written more than I thought about them.
First, I'm interested to know what you (and others) find so objectionable about the Pearls.
The heart of the issue is that they are teaching something they claim is Biblical, but is instead based on Behaviour Modification and building a subculture. They are very persuasive, especially to young parents. I believe their underlying philosophy goes against applying the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our family life.
One way this comes up is, while there is mention of "tying heart strings", there is far more that leads parents/children into an antagonistic relationship. The parent/child antagonism is one of the key problems I have with the ******** site, in spite of the many professions of love and delight in children. The attitude behind "ambushing" children is antagonistic. The attitude of "power struggles" and "outlasting" is antagonistic. And, I believe, unsupportable Biblically.
Galatians 6 talks about discipline. . . "Brothers, if someone is caught in sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. . ." Restoring gently, being careful yourself–that sounds nothing like the Pearls.
Of course, the Pearls were talking about their dog here–but in the context of training children. The message is "What is a child good for, but to elevate his parent?" The focus shifts from discipling the little blessings God has given us, to placing our children's worth on how well they perform. As well as deriving our worth as adults on our children's performance.
Sadly, I know a lot of Christian parents who fall into the trap of thinking that way–that our children must be perfectly behaved, especially around others–and that leads parents and children into legalism, rather than into building a stronger relationship with one another and trusting in God. Pride and trusting one's "child training" can sometimes quench one's trust in God.
I believe our parenting should be shaped by our theology–and I've found as I've grown in my walk with the Lord and in studying theology that it has impacted my parenting in a very big way.
I read a passage in the TableTalk devotional recently that pointed out to me, yet again, how theology impacts parenting.
Our children are part of the Covenant, and I believe Christ has already suffered the punishment for their sin on the Cross. I do not need to "punish" them when they do wrong. I do need to discipline them, disciple them, help them see their sin and repent, as well as help them learn the "rules" of living in polite society. I am not permissive. But I do not think that using a rod to spank my toddler, ala Pearl, will cleanse them of sin. Nor do I see any command in the Bible for parents to punish children for their sin–I do see many commands to disciple, discipline, teach, love, train and chastise.
I did a study on the Fruit of the Spirit several years ago. One of the things that surprised me was that in so many passages that talked about gentleness, it was linked with discipline. God puts the two together. There are other things related to what I've studied in the Bible and theology that leads me to have concerns about the Pearl's parenting, but I don't want to overwhelm you.
Is there anyone that we would say we agree with 100%? *grin* I'm curious what you disagree with that they teach?
But their principle – that children should obey their parents – seems sound.
Biblical, even. *grin* Btw, it isn't "their" principle or even that (obedience) which is what is controversial about what they teach. I'm not sure whether I mentioned over at ******'s or not, but I started my parenting journey with a strong view that I was required to make my children obey. Now I believe that I am called to help them obey, as they become the people God has created them to be. There is a world of difference between the ideas make and help.
And again, while sometimes they go overboard, I think their style of parenting – strict – works in the long run.
In what ways do you think they go overboard? Are you aware that there are many parents who are strict who don't embrace a Pearl parenting style? You'd probably agree with a "mean what you say and way what you mean" attitude in parenting. Are you aware there are parents who do that without resorting to either "ambush" swats or bribery?
I mentioned on xxxx that according to one study, children who had strict boundaries were less likely to end up taking drugs as teenagers.
Firm boundaries, I believe, are a good thing. The Pearls don't have the corner on the market for that. That is not unique to their teachings. One friend of mine, Joanne, is very firm in her boundaries but enforces those boundaries in a way that isn't laced with Pearl-esque Behaviour Modification. Take a look Joanne's Discipline Resource Center (now defunct).
One characteristic of those teens who did take drugs was that their parents had difficulty punishing them as children.
Second, I think a lot of people tend to lump Pearl and Ezzo together in the same boat as a knee-jerk reaction.
Knee jerk? Some people online do seem to be a bit reactionary, don't they? *grin* The vast majority, though, seem to understand the issues either from experience, evidence-based concerns or the Bible.
I respect a parent's decision never to spank, but somehow to me the anti-spanking movement has become a bit of a cult: Thou shalt not spank.
I can't defend the anti-spanking movement as I'm not part of it, per se.
that they, not the parents of that particular child, know what's best for somebody else's family.
That's interesting. I hear more "This is the only way to raise Godly children" from people advocating the Pearls, the ******, the Ezzos–and a lot of condescension to those poor mothers who don't know any better or are too "afraid" to spank.
To be honest, I would love to see more grace and patience shown to mothers with different values in parenting from all involved. I am completely convinced that parents who embrace a Pearl style of parenting are doing so out of love for their children.
However, love is shown by actions as well as attitudes, and the actions the Pearls advocate are very often unloving.
The final thing: the "Pearl" method of parenting is similar to that our parents and grandparents used, to some extent, and which they still use in some countries today. It's hard to believe that modern-day North American kids, who are less likely to be physically punished, are really so much better off psychologically than everyone else.
Likely, we will all be psychologically messed up in one way or another by mistakes our parents made. I believe a mother's love and God's grace cover a multitude of mistakes.
Having known people both brought up in a Pearl manner, as well as talking with the older generation you appeal to, well, I see plenty of problems.
Another guy I know was the poster child for Pearl parenting. He courted a young lady, they did everything "right", were married and divorced two years later. Only then did it come out that he had been living a double life–the "good kid" around the homeschool groups and church, and the rebellious adult he had become. Good, godly, strict parents. . .
Another family's oldest son started sleeping around at 12 (again, a family who was doing everything "right" by the ideals taught by the Pearls and related subcultures) and is still involved with drugs at 25.
These were dear, praying, active Christian families who were strict and didn't "spare the rod" but were sure to use it. They were consistent, involved in church, homeschoolers (all of them) and definitely "tying heartstrings". I'm sure you can find good results to balance each of these sad results–but that's not the point.
The point is the almost-blanket-guarantee that is given by the Pearls is just not sound. Early child training through quick swats when kids disobey will not guarantee an obedient child, a non-rebellious teen, or a spiritually secure and emotionally healthy adult.
I suppose the only way to "test" the Pearls' method would be to compare, say, 100 families who used the Pearls' method and 100 who did not. And even this would be difficult because the two groups of families would probably differ in many other ways too. Most of the anecdotes I hear about the Pearls are positive, so in some ways I don't know why if it worked for others it would not work for me if I had kids.
*L* Well, I guess I got ahead of the flow of the e-mail with the above descriptions of some problem-child Pearl scenarios.
Whether or not it "works" is in large part determined by how you define "works." My goal is to help my children become the people God has created them to be, with an emphasis on them relying upon God's grace for their daily living. I want to help them learn to recognize their sin and turn to God in repentance. I want to model for them what it looks like to lean into God when we are struggling.
Meeting these goals is how I'll eventually be able to measure whether my parenting choices are "working." But, I can tell you now, that the teachings from the Pearls will not "work" for meeting these goals.
So I guess I just wanted to know the reason for your animosity towards the Pearls (and I'm not advocating the Pearls; I'm just curious as to why some people are so vehemently against them).
I hold no personal animosity towards the Pearls. I do oppose their teachings because they teach Behaviour Modification and call it "Biblical training." I oppose their teaching because while it may seem to "work" in the short term for some families, it sets up an antagonistic parent/child relationship based on control. I oppose their teachings because it leaves little room for the Holy Spirit to work in the lives of the parents or children, and does not turn the children towards the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pulling me out of this blogging hibernation is another heartbreak. Again. Dear God, have mercy. . . not again?
I'd rather write about happy things. . . about the joy our family has in expecting our new baby, about the fun of our first safari, about the quirky experiences of living in a different culture. But, I've been tired lately (thanks, first trimester) and homeschooling and school-building-schooling and finishing my master's. Writing and blogging has taken a back seat to real life.
Another child has died. RIP, Hana Grace Williams.
This is the "probable cause" document filed by the investigating detective which explains the abuse, cites "To Train Up a Child" and recommends the arrest of the Larry and Carri Williams. Arrest warrants were requested by investigating detective Theresa Luvera for adoptive parents for "Homicide by Abuse" and "Assault of a Child 1st Degree". (Court reference numbers: Carri Williams 11-1-00928-8, Larry Williams 11-1-00927-0).
This is Hana Grace Williams. She was born in Ethiopia, and died at age 13 in Skagit County, Washington.
Her death was attributed directly to hypothermia, with malnutrition and helicobacter pylori chronic gastritis contributing.
Now, there are some flavors or textures that we just have an aversion for. Allow each child one or two dislikes, just don't let their preferences be too limited. If a child doesn't like what is on the table, let him do without until the next meal. A little fasting is good training. If you get a child who is particularly finicky and only eats a limited diet, then feed him mainly what he doesn't like until he likes it.
Follow either of those with "consistency" (another key theme in the Pearls' teachings) and it is understandable how the Williams ended up treating their adoptive children, and how it ended in the death of Hana Grace.
Why Not To Train A Child?
During the month of Ramadan, join in loving your Muslim neighbors by praying for them.
30 Days of Prayer resources.
The GFI National Conference has now concluded. We believe and have experienced how the Lord is both over all and close at hand, and how He uses prayer. And so we ask you to join with us in prayer for the parents and teachers involved with the conference and with Ezzo parenting.
Pray that the Gospel of Jesus Christ will be preached.
Pray for Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo.
Pray for the conference attendees to return home, ready to minister to their families.
Pray that parents who do use the material will seek balance.
Pray for reconciliation for the Ezzo family.
Pray for resolution of the long-standing issues of church discipline.
Pray for a lack of divisiveness in Ezzo promoting churches.
As we wrap up Ezzo Week 2011, I want to remind everyone — those who subscribe to the Ezzo parenting philosophy and those who don't — that ultimately each family is called to raise their children with love in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Most families I know are doing the best they can with the resources they have. God's grace and a mother's love cover a multitude of mistakes, and we all make mistakes.
This post is part of the Ezzo Week 2011 series. We respect parents who are raising their children with love and the resources which they have — but are looking carefully at a set of ideas, or "philosophy" as Gary Ezzo terms it, which undermine healthy families.
QoTD: What Alternatives to Babywise/Prep for Parenting do you Suggest?
Great alternatives to Babywise/Preparation for Parenting are available, both from a Christian viewpoint as well as a more broad, non-sectarian viewpoint. These are some of the most common suggestions.
And, feel free to chime in — what are YOUR favorite resources for helping during infancy?
Put down the book, pick up the baby!
What about you? What alternatives to Babywise do YOU suggest?
Anne shares some thoughtful insights in her article, The Nature of a Child vs. the Sin Nature.
Sarah shares some things learned since having a child.
Chalise has reposted her "Why I'm not Babywise" story in honor of Ezzo Week.
Jessica Lang Kosa, a lactation consultant writing on "The Other Baby Book" blog, addresses about fears of parenting.
Desi reminds us parenting is messy, and lovely. . . regardless of our influences.
This mom is still waiting for her baby to be born, but already knows, Just say No! to parenting books.
If I missed your post for Ezzo Week, just let me know!
QoTD: What Alternatives to GKGW do YOU Suggest?
Lots of parents chimed in with great responses to, "What alternatives to Growing Kids God's Way do you suggest?" I haven't read all these resources, caveat emptor.
[via our pediatrician 16 yrs ago] re: babies – God gave you love, a heart, common sense, & instincts; use them, not books.
Alts to GKGW? How about a supportive multi-generational, grace-centered, encouragement-rich church? Need not be learnt in books.
What about you? What alternatives to GKGW do YOU suggest?
Chalise has joined in our Ezzo Week 2012 blogging at Memphis Misfit Mama. Recently she wrote a phenomenal, heartfelt series on Babywise. I highly recommend you read it!
Things are pretty busy over at twitter. . . check out the #EzzoWeek hashtag!
On facebook, there have been a lot of wall discussions and group posts. Those are harder to link to, though. Still, it's great seeing parents encouraging and educating one another.
But this mom is not happy about Ezzo Week, "then I discover an anti Ezzo blogging movement that occurs every year to coincide with the American conference! Run by Christians no less! Whether you agree with the principles or not is no reason to attack the people. What happened to judge not lest you be judged?" I sincerely hope this mom and other who feel the same way read more here. . .
In all honesty, I am probably MORE concerned about Growing Kids God's Way (GKGW) and the other materials for preschoolers/older children than I am about the Ezzo's the infant/toddler materials.
However, it is often easier to discuss Babywise (and it's religious equivalent, Preparation for Parenting) because the problems can manifest quickly in physical ways. Similarly, it can be easier to help parents new to Ezzo parenting see the problems with the materials, than it is to bring up the flaws of Growing Kids God's Way when parents have already been using them for such a long time.
What I've seen to be the heart of the problem with Ezzo's materials? Neglecting the Gospel. In striving to teach children the "moral reason why," what is neglected is coming alongside children when they sin, helping children acknowledge that sin, and pointing to their need for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
While that is sufficient reason in my experience for parents to reject the Ezzo's materials for older children, there are some other concerns that need to be mentioned. Each of these points will be linked to an outside resource for those who want more information.
Do you have a question for our Ezzo Week Question of the Day? E-mail me! EzzoWeek@gmail.com . Please let me know whether you want to be anon or if you want me to identify you and your blog.
If you read nothing else this week, please take time to enjoy this beautiful photo essay by Carol, My My "No Regrets" Alternative to Crying-It-Out". This is one to put in the Mommy Inspiration Files. . .
I oh-so appreciate Megan (Sorta-Crunchy) and her plug for Ezzo Week 2011 last Tuesday! You have to read her archives from prior years. . . very worth it! Check out The Babywise Series and well as her other babywise-ex posts. I'm looking forward to what she shares this year!
Similarly, it's always great when a btdt mom affirms your parenting. . . and I thank ThatMom for joining in the Ezzo Week 2011 promotion.
Anne takes a close look at what Scripture beautifully says about breastfeeding, and examines Ezzo's teachings which bind the consciences of new moms.
"Any book or method that purports to take a lot of the work out of parenting is no better than a get-rich-quick scheme," says AllofGrace in the comments. She's right. Though Ezzo tries to take both sides… Both follow our program and your baby will sleep through the night and life will be easier. . . as well as, it might be hard to stick to the routine, but it is worth it to make sacrifices for your infant.
And while this was posted before Ezzo Week 2011 started, this article is worth reading. . . from Get Posh To Push, Katherine identifies some key issues in the Ezzo teachings in My Beef with Babywise. . . worth reading!
Please feel free to join in our Ezzo Week 2011 blogathon. I don't always see all blog posts, facebook notes, or tweets. . . please email me or comment so we can be sure to link to you, too!
This post is part of the Ezzo Week 2011 series. We respect parents who are raising their children with love and the resources which they have — but are looking carefully at a set of ideas, or "philosophy" as Gary Ezzo terms it, which undermine health families.
8th Annual Ezzo Week 2011 — Welcome!
Welcome to the 8th Annual Ezzo Week 2011 blogfest here at TulipGirl!
As is customary, this is timed to coincide with the annual GFI National Family Conference* hosted by Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo — this year July 13-16 in their adopted hometown of Charleston, SC.
As always, we are approaching Ezzo Week 2011 from the viewpoint of Biblical, historic Christianity. While the target audience of the Ezzo teachings were originally evangelical families, these materials – especially On Becoming Babywise – are now mainstreamed into families with a wide-range of backgrounds (interestingly, Ezzo has gained a huge following among the LDS…). We invite you to read the theological critiques even if you are of a different faith or are more broadly non-religious.
For those who are reading who have used ideas from Gary Ezzo's teachings, I want to reiterate that critiques written here are not a judgment of you or your love for your child. We will analyze the materials as they are written and taught by Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo, as well as they are commonly understood and applied.
However, I know that when someone criticizes ideas we like—especially in the realm of family and parenting—it can very easily feels like someone is criticizing us personally. Please keep in mind that I know many parents who apply these ideas – I was one of them – and that I understand your motivation is out of love and the desire to do the best for your child.
Have you attempted to implement the ideas of Ezzo parenting in your family? What was your experience? Many people have shared how things often seemed to work great at first, but later they regretted the impact of the Ezzo philosophy on their families. This week we'll be featuring YOUR stories and experiences. . . feel free to blog them on your on site and drop me a line or go ahead and sent them directly to the Ezzo.Info administrator at ezzo.info@gmail.com (that's not me, btw…) We'll be linking to your stories throughout the week.
We'll also be linking to some of the most compelling research and stories related to Ezzo parenting — both classics from the 90s (when I really thought the Church had come to its senses and had rejected these harmful teachings) as well as new medical research related to infant development.
Each year we approach our Annual Ezzo Week blog-a-thon with a lighthearted attitude, though we know the issues related to loving and caring for our children are serious. We do welcome dialogue and have found that this has been a great occasion for parents from many backgrounds to encourage one another. So. . . welcome to Ezzo Week 2011!
* Hey, look at that spiffy new website! I bet I know who's behind that great site. . . And, check out the change from "leadership and alumni" conference to "family leadership" conference — kids are actually welcome this year, instead of parents being told to leave them behind. . .
I'd love to have my friends and neighbors in Nairobi come join us for tea and to learn about Mercy House Kenya this Wednesday, May 13th. Both founder Kristen Welch and executive director Maureen Owino will be talking about the work that is being done to provide a home and support for pregnant, vulnerable young women in Nairobi.
Please e-mail me to RSVP, and I'll send you directions!


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Less French In Europe, Says New OIF Study
News Brief: Nov. 2010
News | Vienna Review | November 2010
The French language in Europe is increasingly being replaced by English and Spanish, according a report published on Oct. 12 by the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF). According to the study, only 12% of the Europeans will be able to speak French in 2050.
"There is a tendency to learn English as the only foreign language," Alexandre Wolff of the Language Study Institute (Sprachbeobachtungsinstitut) that conducted the study told the German weekly Stern.
If a second foreign language is studied, Austrians, along with Germans and Portuguese, tend to choose Spanish rather than French. It is only in Africa that rising birth rates lead to an increasing number of French speakers. In 2050, 85% of the 715 million French speakers worldwide will live on the African continent, the OIF predicts.
Klezmer Reinvigorated: Fusing Old and New
Vienna sets the stage for a mix of traditional and modern acts at its annual fifteen-day KlezMore Festival this November
On The Town | John Hodgshon
Coffins, Culture & Caramel Chocolate for Everyone
For the 11th year, thousands of art lovers indulge in the cultural heritage of Vienna at the "Long Night of Museums"
On The Town | Bojana Simeunovic, Hannah Stadlober
Tradition Under Threat
For centuries, coffeehouses have been at the center of Vienna's social and cultural life, but their existence is now being challenged by rising rents and stricter smoking regulations
News | Gretchen Gatzke, Stefanie Rauchegger
Spätherbstsonne
Columns | Vienna Review
All articles from this issue
the vienna review November 2010


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Africa Global Village
'Answer the call of Afghans' to reduce impact of conflict, UN urges all parties amid increase in civilian airstrike deaths
Village Reporter
The mid-year report from the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) documented 3,812 civilian casualties (1,366 deaths and 2,446 injured) in the first half of 2019.
While the number of civilians killed and injured is 27 per cent down from the same period in 2018 – the year that saw record high numbers of recorded civilian casualties – the UN noted "disturbing patterns", such as the 27 per cent increase in civilian deaths in the second quarter of 2019 compared with the first.
Aerial operations from January through June killed and injured 519 people – 150 of which were child casualties (89 deaths and 61 injured) – a 39 per cent increase in civilian casualties from airstrikes compared to the same period last year, according to UNAMA.
UNAMA attributed 83 per cent of the civilian casualties resulting from aerial operations to International Military Forces, nine per cent to the Afghan Air Force, and the remaining eight per cent to undetermined pro-Government forces (PGFs).
At the same time, the UN Mission attributed 52 per cent of all civilian casualties to anti-Government elements, with 38 per cent attributed to Taliban, 11 per cent to Daesh/Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), and three per cent to unidentified anti-Government elements.
The UN said that it supports the demand for all parties to reduce civilian casualties to zero, made in the joint declaration by Afghan participants earlier this month in Doha, Qatar at the Intra-Afghan Dialogue.
"Everyone heard the message loud and clear from Afghan delegates in the Doha talks – 'reduce civilian casualties to zero!'" said Tadamichi Yamamoto, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan.
"We urge all parties to heed this imperative, to answer the call of Afghans for immediate steps to be taken to reduce the terrible harm being inflicted," added Mr. Yamamoto, who is also Head of UNAMA.
Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict (Jan to Jun 2019).
Conflict continues to severely impact women and children
According to UNAMA, women continue to be disproportionately impacted by the armed conflict in Afghanistan. Up to 30 June 2019, fighting caused 430 women casualties – 144 deaths and 286 injured – a decrease of 22 per cent compared to the same period in 2018.
Child casualties represented almost one-third of the overall total of civilian casualties, with 327 deaths and 880 injured. Children continue to comprise the vast majority – 84 per cent– of all civilian casualties from explosive remnants of war.
"Parties to the conflict may give differing explanations for recent trends, each designed to justify their own military tactics," said Richard Bennett, UNAMA's human rights chief.
"The fact remains that only a determined effort to avoid civilian harm, not just by abiding by international humanitarian law but also by reducing the intensity of the fighting, will decrease the suffering of civilian Afghans."
Afghanistan: Record number of women and children killed or wounded
In "Pacific"
Another sombre milestone for Afghanistan: 2018 saw record civilian deaths – UN report
Afghanistan: Civilian casualties exceed 10,000 for sixth straight year
Categories: Pacific


Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), on Sunday asked the Accountant-General of the Federation to ensure that federal legislators were made to refund the money collected for the number of days they failed to sit in the National Assembly.
He said due to incessant recesses embarked on in the last legislative year which ended June 9, 2016, the Senate only sat for 96 days while the House of Representatives 104 days out of 181 days which the Constitution stipulates as mandatory for the two chambers of the National Assembly to sit in the period.
Falana said this in his public lecture which he delivered at the investiture of Dele Ojogbede as the President of Rotary Club, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Falana said some Senators such as the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who are undergoing criminal trial, did not sit up 70 days in the last legislative year.
The lawyer argued that since the labour policy of 'no work no pay' was applicable to all public officers, the federal legislators ought not to have been paid for the period they failed to perform their duties.
He said, "Whereas section 63 of the Constitution provides that the Senate and the House of Representatives shall each sit for not less than 181 days in a year section 68 thereof states that any legislator who fails to attend the proceedings of the house or senate for less than one third of the required number of days shall automatically lose his or her seat.
"For the first legislative year which ended on 9/6/16 the 7th session of the national assembly did not meet the constitutional requirement. Specifically, due to incessant recesses the House of Representatives sat for only 104 days while the Senate sat for 96 days.
"This means that the senate sat for barely 50 percent of the required sitting period. Indeed, some of the senators who had to attend criminal courts where they are standing trial for corrupt practices did not seat for up to 70 days throughout the legislative year.
"The Senate was actually shut down on a number of occasions to enable the senate president, Dr. Bukola Saraki to attend the proceedings of the Code of Conduct Tribunal where he is standing trial for false declaration of assets. And in solidarity with him, a number of senators abandoned their duties to accompany him to the Tribunal.
"Since the labour policy of "no work no pay" is applicable to all public officers the federal legislators ought not to have been paid when they did not perform any legislative duty.


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Lisa Randall promotes Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions.
LISA RANDALL discusses Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions.
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Health department, state report 17 deaths in Halifax Co.
Data from the Halifax County Health Department and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services now show 17 deaths related to COVID-19.
The NCDHHS ZIP code area database shows the first death from the Enfield area ZIP code and adds three additional deaths from the Roanoke Rapids area ZIP code to bring the total to 14. There have been two deaths reported from within the Weldon area ZIP code.
Health Director Bruce Robistow said of the number of deaths in the county this evening, "This number is a continued reminder that we need to protect each other. Although many demographics may have minor symptoms they can still spread the virus to those that are less healthy and could be more gravely impacted."
The health department reported in its update this afternoon the following numbers:
916 total positive COVID-19 cases since testing began in March
Six new positive cases since Tuesday's report
839 — 91.59 percent — patient recoveries
60 — 6.55 percent — patients who have not recovered
17 — 1.86 percent — deaths
Robistow said the department is hopeful it will be able to provide the statistics on recoveries and current cases in its weekly Wednesday updates.
https://www.rrspin.com/news/3279-health-department-state-report-17-deaths-in-halifax-co.html#sigProIdcab2962379
The graph on daily lab confirmed cases shows a decrease in the trend.
The chart which shows the number of new cases by race and ethnicity shows an increase.
The chart which shows the percent of positive tests as a proportion of total electronically reported lab results have remained the same and the 25-49-year-old age group continues to represent the largest group which has tested positive this week.
Meanwhile, Robistow said he was pleased with a decision by the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Education Tuesday to continue with virtual learning through the first semester. "Although I understand COVID-19 might not affect children as badly as others, putting children into schools before we have a vaccine could continue to risk the increase of spread of COVID-19 to those that are elderly and may have underlying health issues until we have a vaccine. Our primary focus needs to remain on mitigation and preventing the spread of the virus."
The health department reported this evening there are 397 total positive cases of which 359 have recovered. There have been 17 related deaths. There are 21 active cases.
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