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buddug Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm sure you're right, Gingerbeer, but Huguenot's > remark probably comes nearer to what's going on > here: "Furthermore, if we set targets based on > OTHER people's behaviour or activities, the > outputs are resentment, disengagement and poor > cooperation." > > It's the same-old same-old. Just the mention of > tackling rape brings a few highly defensive chaps > out of the woodwork bleating that 'oh, you think > all men are rapists blah blah.' > > Well, actually, the wonderful thing about this > VDay lark is that many men (who are not defensive > and so sensitive, and who realise there is a > problem) are joining in the protest, and don't > feel 'resentment, disengagement and poor > co-operation'. They are able to look outside > themselves to the actual victims of this crime and > want to support them. The more men the merrier, in > my view. I found it very moving and heartening to > see the large numbers of men who also came out in > protest against the unbelievably hideous incident > in India recently. > > In fact, and it may be non-PC of me to say this, > without the support of men who also believe the > current situation is an outrage, this movement > will be stymied. But you win some you lose some. > Hey ho. Hear hear.... And, if you look closely it wasn't just women on Goose Green Roundabout or just women clapping and cheering...

and blyme, this is cheap! http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50089231/

Oh = never mind, maybe too late on a Saturday.... This is the Wiki text for anyone interested but you'll have to go to the WIki link for the references: One Billion Rising is a global campaign by women, for women.The movement calls for an end to violence, and for justice and gender equality. One-day event On February 14, 2013, a one-day event was held, a call for one billion women around the world to join together to dance in a show of collective strength.The event was held on the 15th anniversary of the V-Day movement.[5] The word "billion" refers the statistic that one in three women will be raped or beaten in their lifetime, or about one billion.[6] On September 20, 2012, people from 160 countries had signed up to take part in the campaign.[7] On February 14, 2013, the rally was held in more than 190 countries.[8] The campaign was initiated by playwright and activist Eve Ensler (known for her play The Vagina Monologues), and her organization V-Day.[9] The campaign was in part inspired by the Todd Akin 'legitimate rape' and pregnancy comment controversy. Ensler, shocked at Akin's statement, wrote an open letter in response.[10] Around 5,000 organizations have joined the campaign, which has also been aided or endorsed by religious ministers, movement builders, actors Rosario Dawson, Robert Redford,[11][12] and Stella Creasy, British Labour Co-operative politician.[13]

Try this nice short version: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Billion_Rising Or this: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/blog/2013/feb/14/what-is-one-billion-rising-founder-eve-ensler-explains

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Present-Time-Chalky-Steel-Planner/dp/B009SL1ZZ6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3VI7DOLA8ILBZ&coliid=IM7XTRGSFLT15 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Present-Time-Steel-Planner-Marker/dp/B009SL0994/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3VI7DOLA8ILBZ&coliid=I2UMBCBZDX5SAY These look nice though...

Katy Tonbridge Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > hpsaucey Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Whiteboard - maybe its my age but just reminds > me > > of school esp with those marker pens lol... > > whereas blackboards wouldn't remind anyone of > school, would they? :-) > > There are glass magnetic 'whiteboards', maybe > called glassboards, which look cooool in the > kitchen, I've seen them in action. And with > bright whiteboard pens they look really colourful > too. As I said - maybe its my age - depends what school you went to - ours had whiteboards lol... SO I have nice memories of using blackboards at home and bad memories of struggling with maths on whiteboards with stinky pens at school. Each to their own...

edhistory Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The exposure here is about holding the event on > Goose Green roundabout, not about the cause. > > John K No way of telling how many clicked through to the link about the day itself on page one. Here is is again... http://onebillionrising.org/

Whiteboard - maybe its my age but just reminds me of school esp with those marker pens lol... Amazingly indepth article on the environmental pros and cons of white/black boards if you're twiddling your thumbs.... http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/the_green_lantern/2009/09/i_will_be_good_to_the_planet_i_will_be_good_to_the_planet_i_will_be_good_to_the_planet.html

Although it got an audience on here....

davidh Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I have looked everywhere for some youtube or > facebook of this fun event, but there are none. > surely someone must have recorded it. the post > above does tend to reinforce the lunacy of many > threads on here. What mine???

I removed the video because mentioning to 'use as evidence' seems a bit 'threatening' as does asking for a 'good resolution still photograph', or maybe that was the three filter coffees and a dose of neurosis talking............

and.... What do u wqnt it for john? Nefarious purposes or to 'use as evidence'?

Hi there - I've been thinking about doing this too. WOuld be grateful to know what brand of magnetic paint people used. Some seem better than others.. H

Well in the interests of freedom of expression I'll remove them then...

Are we talking forceps and the potential physical affects on Mum and baby?

Just Williams in Dulwich - not usually that though...Argos sell some but you'd need to check in stock...

Quick, quick - best move across the park to SE15....

Thanks all for the replies - really helpful. I feel reassured. They'd obviously had 'closure' as they've been fully involved until now, so I suppose it would be strange to suddenly 'back off' after they've seen everything else. We were going to keep some of the ashes anyway and I while ago decided to plant something for him in our garden(now balcony). Think we'll save some ashes for the plant... Balloons lovely idea but we're right in the middle of the countryside amongst cows and sheep so I take what you're saying Saffron about the hazards involved, but I love the idea of writing a message. Maybe we'll write one and 'bury' it there.

My father died almost 2 years ago and we're finally getting around to scattering his ashes. We're doing it in a beautiful place around 2 hours train journey away. I'm still trying to decide whether or not to take my 2 boys - 7 and 4 - and wondered how others had dealt with this situation??? Any advice would be really gratefully received. We took them to the cremation and get together afterwards, and then even saw their Granddad when he was laid out in his coffin (I thought it important for them to have memories seeing him peaceful and I didn't offer but they asked if they could see him) and have been as straight as possible (given their ages) about what's happened but I just can't decide about this.... Helen

this makes.me so mad. if there's potentially asbestos then there are local residents and its a walking route to primary and secondary schools. I'm a museum union health and safety rep and this work would not be allowed to happen without risk assessments, method statements etc for the work. is there asbestos on the roofs or is it just a suggestion that there might be? what has been burnt? have all chemicals and other toxic substances been dealt with properly? I walk my kids near, but have started avoiding it sometimes as the fire has been on and off, mainly on, for weeks. sometimes my eyes have felt sore and i have put it down to contact lenses but I wonder...... hope this is being properly checked out.

tibby Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Well if that guy on his bike did his job properly > he should be doing it but I'm afraid he is usless > never around when you wAnt him Bit harsh isn't it? What's your evidence unless you're in the park all day? Seen him around loads. What DJKillaQueen said!

Hi there. I've got 20 brand new baby towels for newborns - the ones with hoods. Anyone got any ideas about someone - charity/hospital that might need them and come and collect (car-less)... Helen

Good luck. Hope they're found!

The Nappy Lady Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Check out Portable North Pole too - you can set up > so your children get a video call from Santa and > it's hilarious to watch them watching it and > answering his questions. You can upload a photo, > so he opens a book and all their details are in > it!! > > http://www.portablenorthpole.com/home And ... its open today way hey! Mine are still obsessed with last year's videos. This year there's an option for a naughty, nice or naughty/nice child lol....

lush designs? they're fairly local - Greenwich way.... will pop in - lovely things! thanks for posting info.