FD Tips

Hey all! I believe that most of you cadets know how to do some basic marching commands already ~

Basically, there are a few errors that each and every one of you should be aware of:
Dressing not proper
Arm swings not in coordination
Legs not 90 degrees
Wheeling not executed properly - person pivoting moves a lot, back ranks cannot catch up with front rank
Arms flaying when executing turns in static drill

So here are a few tips:

First the foundations - arms locked, legs 90 degrees, head tilted up with an angle of elevation of 45 degrees.
While marching, shift your eyes left and right to see whether you are in time with the person next to you.
While marching on the spot, legs should ALSO be raised to 90 degrees and your feet should be pointing down (Land on the balls of your feet. If you don't know what that is, go look it up in the wiki or ask a friendly batchmate) to minimalise noise made and if you can do it properly, you won't be so tired. Also, look up with an angle of elevation of 45 degrees and stare HARD at a non-moving spot. This way, you won't move.
SLOW DOWN after wheeling for the back ranks to catch up
You don't need to jerk your arms up and look like a robot, but do it FAST while still in time with others of course.

Why should you do FD properly? This is because you will be involved in MANY parades. And when you mess up in a parade, it is VERY obvious because EVERYONE around you will be executing perfect drills.

And that's it. Just follow these tips, put in your 100 percent effort and you will be eligible for FDC in no time!

By the way, don't let me catch any of you fidgeting...

Signing off...

P.S This is not promised, but I MAY award platoon points if you can guess who I am. Just send me an email if you know the answer!

Red Cross Pledge Cards

Hi All,

For those who have not received your Red Cross Pledge Cards yet, please meet Ms Grace Kong at Staffroom 1 at 7am tomorrow, 23 August 2011, Tuesday.

Also, all the best to the year 4s taking their Higher Mother Tongue Prelims this Friday!!!

DVOTW 27

Hey ppl,

Welcome back to DVTOW 27!!!! MINDSville visit just concluded today, so jus relax from all the hard work you have put in and enjoy the video. We are featuring KINJAZ (kinda ninjas)this week. For anime fans, u may be reminded of naruto :P



Apart from sick skills, what really struck me was how they converted ninja fighting into a synchronised dance. If u watch the moves, some has references to things like sneak attacks, the katana, ninja-dash-past-and-you-die-a-few-moments-later thingy.

There are also cool freestyles / solo section but the interesting parts come when the background people for doing smth. You notice that the freestyler and backgrnd ppl actually follow different parts of the music. Something u can consider.

Well, HMT prelims in 6 days time for Sec 4s. All the best dudes and happy mugging (hmm wad is there to mug for HMT?)

Stay tuned for another episode of DVOTW. Same day, not really same time on rircc005.blogspot.com

btw, RIRC facebook group is back alive. Pls join if u hav not.

Evac (S) Re-Accreditation

This post is regarding the Evacuation Silver Re-Accreditation for Sec 2s.

Note that it will be held this Monday during training so remember to study for them.

Those who need to the test are:

Full Test:
Yue Howe
Allan
Yimin
Rayner
Vijay
Samuel
Arun
Hethav
Daniel

Theory only:
Kian Guang
Brendon
Joash
Amos

Do remember to bring mug for the test and wear your full school uniform on Monday~!
PS Radio Comm will be held on another day.

Inter UG Games Day Sign Ups

Hi Guys~!

On Term 4 Wk 1 Wednesday, there is going to be an Inter UG Games Day.

Here are the following games and number of participants:
1. 21km Marathon (20 participants)
2. Soccer (7 participants)
3. Frisbee (7 participants)
4. Floorball (7 participants)
5. Basketball (7 participants)
6. Captain's Ball (7 participants)

Please send Wei Yang IC an email (thedespised6351@hotmail.com) if you have not done so with your top 3 choices by Sunday, 21/8. Please try to participate actively to bring our CCA glory. (Btw, soccer team last year got 4th, only losing out in penalties~! XD)

Please note that it is not guaranteed that you will get the choices you want.

RIRC Photoshoot

Hi Guys~!

We will be having a photoshoot for the yearbook this coming Monday.

The details are:

Location: Steps leading to the auditorium
Date & Time: Monday, 22/8, 1545 sharp.
Attire: Full school uniform with school tie

Note that training will resume after the photoshoot.

Mindsville CIP Consent Form

Hi Guys~! This for the Mindsville CIP tomomrrow.

Here's the link for the consent form: http://www.mediafire.com/?g7v14bmri4s7rtm

Please meet at 0830 at the clock tower. Be in your red cross polo shirt and track pants. If you are meeting at the location directly, pls be there by 0915.

DVOTW 26

Hi everyone!

I hope that everyone's been having fruitful CiPs thus far, and that everyone has benefited in some way from their little trip! Anyways, here's just another video to pass the time with :D

Anyways, since National Day was over, I was hunting for a red shirt guy to post hurhur. So anyways here you go. And FYI this guy is a guy we've never posted before. And this is all freestyle! (Its like your impromptu speech) He's just following the music as he listens to it! (cool right. now if there was a subject called dance in RI instead of Oral Communication maybe this would be part of your graded component XD). And OMFS (Oh My Flying Sky) next week is week 8! That means that our exams are coming soon ._.

SAMH Indemnity Letters

Hi guys,

George should have sent out the consent forms for SAMH yesterday by email to everyone. However, all the SAMH indemnity letters are being kept in school, and hence I cannot scan it and send everyone a soft copy. Hence, could everyone going to any of the SAMH centres meet me at 1.50pm tomorrow at the SR Block Foyer to collect the indemnity letters from me? This is very important.

Thanks!

Kai Yan

Hey guys,

did you see our very own Yi Cheng on tv? Hope you did! We are all very proud he has represented us in a national event! *clap clap*

Have a good rest everyone! Work hard, play harder :D

Happy National Day!

National Day Speech

yo ppl!!!!

HAPPY 46th NATIONAL DAY !!!!!!

This long hols, take the time to chill, relax, and really rest. Term 3 is gonna end soon, and it has been a busy term for all of you guys, especially, the sec3s who are running trngs, CAC participants and FDCom squad members.

While wishing Singapore a Happy Bdae, let's all also wish Fintan a Happy Bdae too. HAHA, so lucky, same day as National Day. :P

For those who think National day hols is really bored, jus catch up on whatever you have to catch up, like work, reading, TV Drama Series, Dance Videos(yes altho PN and CAC are over, you can still look at DVOTW and go 'wow'), or simply rest. I noe many of u sleep very late at night and are dying, so revive yrself. If really hav nothing to do, i guess you have to go "reflect on what Singapore has given you", a suggestion by our Principal.

Happy Hols :P :P :P

Results for Evac(B)

Hi guys!

Here are the results for Evac (B)!

There are three components: Theory, Practical and Radio Comm

Full Pass
Shawn
Forster
Reeve
Kelvinder
Gavin

Need to retake Radio Comm
Jun Wei
Shi Qi
Andrew

Need to retake whole test
Xing Hao
Eric
Tian Yi
Adam
Li Yuan
Fintan
Yu Jun
Kim
Ryan
Sakthivel
Mahesh
Jia Cheng

Highest for Practical: Shawn and Forster
Highest for Theory: Yu Jun

Even if you failed, don't get too disappointed. There is always a retest in Term 4! Take this time to revise all your components (notes are in the blog) and try again next time!

*If you fail more than 1 component, you have to retake the whole test

DVOTW ∞+1 (AKA 25)

Hi Everyone,

To start off, we hope you had an enlightening experience today at the institution of Mental Health (no not as patients but as volunteers -.-). Regardless of whether you played chinese chess, monopoly, folded origami, solved puzzles, spun the bingo wheel or pulled UNO stacko blocks out of the tower with them, (or just used our common superpower, eyepower) I'm sure we have made their otherwise would be ordinary Saturday morning pretty fun-filled!

So here's a totally related video for you to enjoy:

Well, here's my failed totally smoked attempt to link this video to your experience today: Wherever you may be,(ponning today's meaningful experience or not) I hope that you will not remain like this guy, and be where you are. Reach out to those who need it, reach out for the starrrrrrrssss.... and remember that next week we have national day HOLIDAY on Monday (which we have FDcom training on ._.)... and the SAMH visit on the not so TGIF. Also, let's wish Yi Cheng, our newly elected... I mean our representative in the Red Cross NDP Marching Contingent, good luck for this Tuesday's Parade! :)

Omega CIP on 12 Aug and 13 Aug

Hi all

Those who signed up for the CIP at Oasis Day Centre (Vijay, Fintan, Sakthivel, Allan, Daniel, Wei Yang, Qi Jing, Gabriel, Vatsal, Hui Jun and Li Hong) need to meet Mrs Maas at 11.00 am on Monday (8 August 2011) after National Day Celebrations outside Staff Room 2.

Sec 3s and Sec 4s who signed up for Activity Hub at Pelangi Village or Bukit Gombak Group Homes need to meet Mrs Maas at 11.30 am on 8 August 2011 outside Staff Room 2.

For those who are going to Oasis Day Centre, George will be sending the script of the skit soon with the allocated roles, so please rehearse and practice on your own before Monday itself.

Please refer to this google spreadsheet if you have forgotten which day you signed up for: https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ag1Wd33QXaRFdGV1NHdtVi1rR0l1dzAxVGhnQjlxVFE&hl=en_US#gid=0

Thank you!

Sign-up Lists for Platoon CIPs

Hi guys,

Please go to this link: https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ag1Wd33QXaRFdGV1NHdtVi1rR0l1dzAxVGhnQjlxVFE&hl=en_US#gid=0 to look at which CIPs you have signed up for. Please take this list as the final and most accurate list.

Also, due to the Presidential Elections on 27 Aug, the visit to Mindsville has been indefinitely postponed. There will be further updates later.

Thanks!

Platoon CiP: Visit to Club 3R

There is a visit to Club 3R on Friday, from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm. Those involved are:

Mahesh
Forster
Kian Guang
Allan
Shawn
Kai Yen
Colin

If you are not in the list above, please DO NOT turn up. Similarly, if you are in the list above, please ensure your attendance. Meet @ the Main Atrium by 1330 sharp.

Those involved will be giving a First Aid refresher course to clients of Club 3R (ie teach simple first aid), and Mrs Maas will be vetting your presentation tomorrow, so do brush up on your FA skills :D

Thank you for your attention and have a great day ahead.

P.S. Here's the route to Club 3R.

DVOTW ∞

Hey hey hey!

Guess what's here!


Batch 62! The performance you guys put up was great for a first one. The choreography was awesome! Remain invincible, dudes!


The sec 2s were the cool dudes (with the exception of Samuel). Now you all know what terrible thing he did, watch it to find out lol, you'll know in a half a minute. You all showed a lot of emotion in the dance, and great improvisation there!

If you all want to see the rest of the videos, just finish watching one of them and click on the related videos. Or you can click the title to be directed to Youtube and then watch appropriately.

Do hope to see you again for PN'12, with more inspirational and interesting dances :P, and stay tuned for DVOTW 25.

By the way, we are TEAM 29 for FDCOM! Train hard guys! And good job to those who ran their fastest for the inter-UG track and field races!

DVOTW 24

Hey ppl,

Welcome back to DVOTW 24: post-CAC edition. This week's video will feature a choreography by Kyle Hanagami on the song "Save Your Goodbye" which is one of the songs used in CAC Dance.



One nice thing to take note is how they hit all the beats in the song, which is also called sense of rhythm. the beats in the music is not just the standard "12345678" but also the lyrics, melody, instrumental etc.

Btw, the singer for the song is Mike Posner, who has a female element in his voice. Yes, he is a man. His name is "Mike" duh. If u r curious, u can go search for some of his other songs heehee :P

For those who dun noe, results for CAC:

Drama - 3rd
Dance - 1st

Excellent work to all participants for the commendable results. Thanks all supporters too for staying all the way from morning to the evening and all others who contributed to the success :P (sounds Announcementish)

Stay tuned for more DVOTW.

Current Affairs Compeition 2011

Hi guys, please remember that CAC is tomorrow. Compeition support is compulsory unless you have given excuses to Justin.

Venue : Woodgrove Secondary School
Reporting time (direct to venue): 10am
Reporting time (bus from school): 7:45am
End : Est. 5:30pm
Attire : Unit shirt or PE + school uniform pants

gothere.sg if you don't know how to get there.

Good luck to all participants!

DVOTW 23

Hey guys,

Welcome to a Special Edition of DVOTW! Special because it's...well...late. No, we haven't forgotten about the PN videos yet. They still need some time. Alright, if you haven't heard of Tony Transformer from Kaba Modern, here he is. He's known for his sick isolations and creativity. Just take a look at this video. You won't get tired of just one view, I promise.


Remember, when you thought you've hit a dead end when choreographing, look for the hidden possibilities. There are almost infinite ways to continue a move.
Oh, and evac silver accreds are just tomorrow. Good luck!

Evac Bronze Accreds Results + Evac Theory Test on Friday + additional info

Hey,

For those of you who took the evac bronze practical accreditations today...

Those who passed:
Brendon
Alfonse
Daniel
Jian Xing
Yue Howe
Rayner

Failed:
Jeremiah
Nirmeet

For those who passed, there's still theory and radio comm (awwww) so it's not time for celebration yet. And they will come quite soon. In fact, all of you listed above have to come down this Friday (15 July) for the evac bronze theory paper test. Meet at the Rajaratnam Block Foyer at 1.30pm sharp. It will be pretty quick if you pass on the first try, so do be punctual. For those who failed, you still have to come for the test, and don't be demoralised; it's just because you happened to not revise on the evac methods, so do yourself a favour and spend some time reading through your notes.

Also, those who have already passed evac bronze, your evac silver accreds will continue/start next Monday's training, so be prepared! After that you can proceed to take evac gold at the campsite when the Gold Modular Accreditations are here! How sweet is that?

CAC

We are into the CAC finals for all categories!

Wooo!

Good job to those who are participating in CAC!

For those not participating in it, do support your unitmates who are working hard for the finals!

Of course, you can read the posts on unichannel about which other schools are our competitors.


On a side note, for those going for yeoman duty, do remember to wear your unit tee with pe shorts for tomorrow.

See you tomorrow!

DVOTW 22

Yo dudes!

Your dance videos are still in the process of being processed, so meanwhile, enjoy a dance video of our own unit from 3 years ago! That was when there existed a competition named Arts Festival (also formerly known as Talentime).



It's true that it cannot be compared to dances choreographed by professionals who do nothing but dance all day, everyday, but as a sec 1, I was thoroughly impressed (so much that I wanted to watch it again and again and even made the promise to join the dance cat when I turn sec 3). I won't try to point out any elements here (cos I'm not someone who enjoys doing that). So just try to appreciate this dance as a whole piece.
This is for dudes who think choreographing and performing a decent piece for PN was impossible. And here's wishing luck to ourselves that we'll enter the finals for all 3 categories of CAC!
[edit (oops)]
Results out on Tuesday *sweats* 
Tuesday, Tuesday, gotta get in on Tuesday. 

Oh by the way, Ardente photos are up!

DVOTW 21

Hi all,

U hav probably seen storyline choreographies, but we did not focus too much on it. simply, u r telling a story thru dance :P
While watching, see if u can pick out the msg from the dance



Some interesting things to note:
the use of props is amazing: notice how they manipulated the telephone wire. they entangle themselves and then untangle again IN THE SAME MANNER, AT THE SAME TIME!!

Another cool thing is how the two lead characters, Keone and Mari do not physically contact each other throughout the dance!! (except the front intro section.) It is intersting considering it has duet or pair dancing elements in it.

If u r wondering wad happen to the PN specials, we are still in the midst of getting the video done up, so do be a lil patient :P

Coming up soon DVOTW 22!

FYI. There is a prequel to this dance called "DAYDREAMER" also by the same choreographers .

PN Excuses

Hi all,

ppl who have yet to submit their PN excuses, pls submit them to me by the next trng.

B62:
Andrew, Reeve, Ryan, Sakthivel

B61:
Hethav, Allan, Daniel, Nirmeet, Jeremiah, Arun, Alfonse

B60:
Sean, Chong Ching, Ryan Tia, Kavin

PN is an official trng, so u noe the consequences of not submitting yr valid excuses.

Thx.

PN'11

YO ppl,

u guys were awesome for PN'11 FIREWORKZ. YEAH. Hope u guys enjoyed yrself, cos i enjoyed it rili rili much, esp. party time. WOOHOO (still haven't calmed down from the 'high')

Good job to all the performances!!! sec 1s, altho it was your first time, but the performance was rili rili good, prolly one of the best i have seen since PN started. Sec 2s, loved yr choreography, it is the first time in PN u guys r putting in emotion into the dance. heehee

would like to highlight a few ppl. firstly the emcees, vatsal and aloysius, u guys were great at being emcees. secondly, chan kai yan's first appearance as YAM AH MEE lol. it was epic (wonder were u bored after saying the same thing so many times) hope u will also live a long life and have many children. for the rest of the org comm and sec 3s, thx very very much in help run the event. u guys were fantastic too!

Most imptly, let's thank Deo who is the OIC for PN'11. he is the one who pulls everything tgt and make everything possible. this PN he came up wif several new concepts and ideas, so round of applause for everyone!!!!!

On the side note, for ppl who are absent for PN, pls rmb to submit yr excuses nxt trng (tmr) with relevant proof.

Stay tuned for the delayed telecast of DVOTW FIREWORKZ special.

See ya back in sch and start chionging yr unfinished hmwk :P heehee

PN Vetting 2

Hey guys,

WELCOME BACK FROM ARDENTE CAMP!!!!
hope you enjoyed it.

but your journey is not over yet.
PN is in few days time, so u ready for yr performance?
(apparently not rili)

Well details for the vetting as follows:
Date : 24 June, Friday
Time : 0930 to 1230 hours
Venue : Hall Foyer
Attire : School based attire

Pls bring your own songs and speakers.

this is an OFFICIAL vetting. so it is compulsory to come.

Rest well this one or two days, and see u back in school soon for PN. :P
Date : 25 June, Saturday
Time : report at 1 pm
Venue : AHH
Attire : School based attire (but bring along yr costume)

June Camp

Hi all,

lots of confusion in the tagboard about Camp timings,so here they are:

Report: 8am, RC Campsite
Dismissal: 1pm, RC Campsite

Also, please bring along your ez-link cards ($10).

Camp consent form if you need it: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0nxqRjN6jcJ1Zgl5tCXHnic7jikFVjeh4TVlcNRWsw3qqKkRi39dSB-n4gnGlchc4dc_WslZFEHYLOXiHPD0V09OketE-eJeXVr4cmDLyvy1tEQ0GrOaUjqWlBiytE8RjOG1w1gtXE0/s1600/IMG_0001.jpg

Thanks!

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 20

Hello everyone,

Its the 20th Anniversary of DVOTW! :D (well technically we're late but its special so we took extra time to prepare it) :)

Body Rock 2011 just ended and my mind got blown watching the videos of the dances; here are the top 3 choreographies this year, and PLS MAKE SURE YOU WATCH IN HD or you'll miss some of the nice small details of the beautiful choreographies!!!

S**t Kingz [1st Prize]

Choreo Cookies [2nd Place] (Unfortunately, their full performance got banned from our country for copyright reasons :( but the tech rehearsal is still up so watch it while you can :D i can't guarantee that it won't be banned tho :( )

Super Galactic Beat Manipulators [3rd Prize]

Ok so here's the coolest part:

The top three crews are all led by the choreographers from Movement Lifestyle! :O that's dam pro right!? :D

S**t Kingz [ML]

Keone Madrid [Choreo Cookies/ML]
Mariel Martin [Choreo Cookies/ML]
Vinh Nguyen [Super Galactic Beat Manipulators/ML] <-- This insane guy here choreographed most of the sets in the performance O.O

Anyways Camp is tmr and I hope you've already packed (good point I should go pack too ><).

Next of all, PN is in 5 days time, so I hope you've already finished your performance stuffies, or else, HURRY UPPPPP!!!

Lastly, School is starting in 7 days time, so FINISH YOUR HOMEWORK (x2 from last time)

June Camp Reminder

Hi all,

REMINDER:

June camp is in 3 days time.
Pls meet at the campsite on 20 June, Monday at 8am.
(for those who are confused by the slides)

For more details, refer to the slides found under the tag : Training

See ya :P

Performance Night Vetting

Hello everyone,

The vetting will be outside the auditorium (above the Hall Foyer) at 17th June, Friday. The timings for the Sec 1 and 2 vettings are different. Sec 1s report at 11 am, Sec 2s report at 10 am. Please bring your costume for the vetting as well as the song in a thumbdrive/send it to deo.rcy@gmail.com by thursday night. (Please do not bring CD ty!)

For those who hav no idea wad to where, think along the lines of : FIREWORKZ. it can be bright, explosive, colourfull etc

Performance Night is in 11 days time :D so hope you have been meeting up regularly and practicing for the event, btw the coolest bit is that there are more than 10 schools not to mention lots of VIs and YOs involved so lots of people will be watching you! No Pressure! *wink*

For those poor souls who forgot when PN is, its the 25th of June, Saturday, so please do tell your parents too! Report at 1 pm at the school hall in school based attire (don't forget to bring your costume). The event will end at 10 pm.

And have you finished your holiday homework yet? Oops sorry did I just remind you of your horrible pile of homework? :D *sadisticgrin* HURRY UP AND FINISH IT. Holidays are ending in 1 week! (ohnoes!)

ULP

Let's welcome back Kai Yen from ULP!

Sec 2s, next year's your chance to go for this enriching experience too! Do look out for the opportunity!

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 19

Hey all,

On this special day, we bring to you a special video, from ABDC!!!.

We are featuring I.aM.mE once again, back with a very interesting choreography. If u have noticed the recent series of super hero movies (X-men, Green Lantern, Cap Am etc) this dance shld ring a bell.

Now let's welcome the super hero dance crew I.aM.mE !!!



If u watch, the solo freestyle is nonetheless amazing, but what is rili interesting is what the people at the side are doing when it is not their turn to solo.

Here is a tip for yr PN performance: minimise stoning time. Even if a select group of people are dancing, the rest shld still do something. It can be simple, repeated movements and steps or formation work like what u see in the vid.

Bet you enjoyed the vid. See u again in the nxt episode of DVOTW.

SANA Details

Hi all,

Details are as follows:

8th June (Wednesday)
8.30 am to 5.30 pm
Be in Mufti (PE t-shirt + Track pants)
Bring along water bottle and writing materials

Venue: 2 Sengkang Squeare #05-01 (Beside Compass Point Shopping Centre)

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 18

Hey all,

Considering the number of people you have in your batch, I really advise you to work more on your formations rather than choreography itself; your steps can be a lot simpler, as long as you coordinate your steps and get the formation as clean and fluid as you can!

Here's a large team choreography from last years Body Rock dance competition (They won 3rd btw)

1. Take a look at the start; they did a lot of walking around and formation changing; Simple steps, lots of confidence and energy = good starting!

2. Level play - You just need to change the height of your moves to make it varied. Just by doing your moves at different levels can provide a variation to what the crowd will see! E.g. Some people do the moves while in a "proposing" manner, some at a half squat and the rest standing up. (or you can just make use of the natural order of life, from tall to tallest XD)

3. USE THE STAGE. The stage is big, so spread yourselves out or compact according to what you think suits the music; Spreading yourselves out will help make moves that are already big, BIGGER. Compacting yourselves will help make moves look more concentrated and help disguise mistakes.

4. USE THE STAGE. Try not to always use center focus, try to use some method to get everyone to look to the left of the stage or right of the stage every now and then :) it helps make people look around the stage instead of concentrating on the same spot every now and then.

Good luck for the interesting event in 21 days time! :D

CHIONG ARHHHHH! PN'2011

Camp Consent Form

Hi all,

For those who may need the June Camp consent form, here u go. See u at the campsite :P

Footdrill Competition 2011

Hi Year 2s,

Hope you had fun at MM! :D

Anyways, this is regarding Footdrill Competition(FDCom) 2011.

It will be held on the 3rd of Sept, first day of your Sept. break. (that's all we know so far, more details will be released later on)

If you are interested to join or have any queries about trainings etc., please contact Soe Lwin via email(bluemineral1010@hotmail.com) or sms(97600846) by 1st June, Wednesday, 2359.

P.S. Yr 1s, i'm sorry but this is only open for yr 2s,3s and 4s. You guys will have your chance next year. Cheers! =)

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 17

Hey all,

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we bring to u a delayed telecast of DVOTW 17.

As we draw closer to PN, do start meeting up for yr performance alr :P

We are featuring this crew for the first time : Prepix. Look out for their freestyling in the vid and see how they actually hit the beats and the sounds.



Just a small tip here for PN:
Everyone dun hav to perform throughout the whole performance.

You can hav various formations and stuff. You can also do wad Prepix did in the vid, like u start of with one person, and then add on the rest one by one.

See you next time in DVOTW 18!

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 16

Hey guys,

Hopefully for those who got disastrous results (like me), this will cheer you up.
A relatively new crew competing on a new season of America's Best Dance Crew, I.aM.mE. But these dancers aren't new to the dance scene at all, we have been seeing videos of them since 2009. 2 of their members, Moon and Pacman, are great tutters, so you can actually see elements of tutting (making 90-degree angles with your arms) in their performances.



In addition to moves that every member of a group does on his own, you could experiment with what we call "team moves", which involves the entire group getting together to achieve an intended effect. It could be a massive tutting sequence seen in the first few seconds of the performance above, or something else that, with a member not present, the move would not be possible. Team moves add something different to a dance, hence we try to include at least one in every.
This is why you guys should meet up more, freestyle to random music, learn more about each others' styles of dancing and make use of each other's strengths. Holidays are in a week's time, so unless you are down for intensives, start now (or after MM for year 2s)!

Also, whoever is in year 2 and 3 and is interested in joining Footdrill Competition (FDCOM) 2011, please email batch 59 at rircb59@googlegroups.com. Thank you!
And remember that normal trainings start on Monday!

SANA

Hi all,

the list of people who have signed up for SANA are:

Yu Jun
Li Yuan
Andrew
Xing Hao
Jun Wei
Reeve
Eric
Gavin
Brendon
Yi Cheng
Yue Howe
Amos

If your name is here and you cannot make it, do tell your PMs asap.

Thanks!

June Camp Briefing

Hi Guys,

Here is the briefing slides for the camp briefing for June Camp.


SLIDES

Hope you guys are happy with your results, and rest well during the June Holidays!!!

Hi all,

training will resume on Monday next week.

Hope to see all of you soon!

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 15

Hi all,

Welcome back to DVOTW 15 : post-MYCT (and pre-PN) edition,
featuring Kyle Hanagami (yup long time no see since DVOTW 4) and The S**t Kingz.

For this choreo, focus on their ground movement and floor works, like how they dance lying down, and get up from the floor or go back down.

I know the yr 1s experimented with lying down during the workshop, so hope this gives u guys some inspiration for PN.



Yes, PN is round the corner. If u hav not started, it's time to get busy!
Your Performance ICs shld be keeping u updated on stuffs.

Stay tuned for the next episdoe of DVOTW, where your inspirations are :P

SANA

Hi all! Hope everyone's alive and kicking after the MYCTs!

SANA is back once again. Bascially, it is a course on narcotics, and you get a badge once you complete it.

Details of the course:

Date: 8th June 2011 (Wednesday)

Time: 8.30am to 5.30pm (lunch not provided)

Venue: 2 Sengkang Square #05-01,
Singapore 545025 (Beside Compass Point Shopping Centre)

Attire: Mufti (PE shirt and track pants)
Things to Bring: Stationery

If you wish to go for this course, please inform Brendan (sms: 96994677, email: tnbrendan@yahoo.com.sg) by 21 May 2011 (next Saturday). Do include your contact number and email in your sms/email.

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 14

Hi everyone,

Although the Mid-years are ongoing, let's take a little break to watch a little video :)

Illusion - A very cool bit of dance that I will be sharing with you today:

In this choreography, there are some bits and pieces of "ultra-fast motion/movement" which you may or may not have noticed. If you didn't really see, its fine, because it blends so well with the music that it may be hard to pick up the first time. In dance, to follow the fast beats, you don't have to make ultra big movements and make it so concise. Because the actions happen so fast, people will simply get the feeling that you hit every single fast beat, and then they'll all go WOW! The main thing is behind this ultra-fast movement is the STYLE in which you did the move and not the actual move.

An example I can give you to try is this: When you drink water, you may find yourself doing 3 simple actions:

1. Pick up the cup.

2. Pour water into the cup (using your other hand)
3. Bring the cup to your mouth.

4. Drink water.

If you make all these 4 steps into a dance move, make it sharp, maybe add a little bit of footwork here and there and do the 4 steps to a quick beat and you'll get something really cool.

Ok enough procrastinating, go back to your work. :)

Additional Information for WRCD

Hi Guys,

Those people who have incomplete uniforms will also be excused from the contingent.

It is only counted as incomplete if you do not have:
- Name Tag
- Boots
- Belt Buckle
- Shirt / Pants / Belt
- Beret*
- Uniform Buttons

*People who are missing berets or uniform buttons please inform Colin by Tuesday. We may have stock of these items.

Take note that if you are only missing badges, you will still need to join the contingent.

For those who have already paid money for uniform parts earlier, we are still trying to get the items as Red Cross HQ has been busy with the relief efforts in Japan, and did not entertain the purchasing of uniform parts. Also, the uniform supplier has also changed. The year 1s have not received their uniforms too, so we expect that those of you that need new uniforms may only be able to get it at the same time as the year 1s. We will try and get your uniform parts ASAP.

WRCD Celebration in School

Hi all,

Pls be reminded to wear your RC uniform for Red Cross Day celebration in school.
All of you will be in the main contingent. (except for Yr 1s)

Details are as follows

Date / Day: 5th May, Thursday
Reporting Time: 0705 hrs
Reporting Venue: Parade Square

You can change out of your uniform after recess / pe.

Year 1s, you will not be involved, so you will report to your classes for morning assembly as per normal.

See you back in school. :P

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 13

Hi all,

I vaguely recalled someone telling me during the dance workshop if they can “My heart will go on” for their PN dance item. Well, classical songs can be quite challenging to dance to u know. You rili nid to present and display the feel.

So, we have an example of Mike Song doing a solo to classical music.



Few things you should notice.

1. The awesome waving and isolation technique. This is call skills and it takes time to learn. Those who came for the workshop shld know abt this.

2. as always, notice how he hits the beat / lyrics / music, how nicely the moves fit the song. The idea is to have your moves “singing” the song

3. One thing which may be lacking in choreography is dynamism. It is important to engage your hands, legs, body and head to give yr moves variety.

Hope this serves as an enjoyment in the midst of the stress from MYCTs. (it is important to relax at times u noe)

Stay tune for DVOTW 14 :P

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 12

Hello everyone,

The Year 1s have just gotten back from the World Red Cross Day at Yio Chu Kang Secondary School, which I hope you've enjoyed. There was also a mass dance there, so to add on to the dance atmosphere, here's an insane combination between the S**t Kingz, Mariel Martin and Keone Madrid!

When I was watching this, I couldn't stop watching how they'd easily change their formations and do team-based moves. Formations and making your team movements will be one of the hardest things you will probably face, especially since you have so many people in the formations to move!

Also, you might want to check out how "weird" their song choice is, picking many slow songs and those songs that are probably far off from your typical listening genre. Slow songs and these "weird" genre music can be very difficult to dance with, so you need to know how to play with the beats and match it with your moves!

Remember that your MYCTs are coming up, so remember to study hard too!

WRCD Reminder

Hi all Yr 1s,

This is a reminder. Tmr is WRCD, so do report to the Main Atrium at 12.40 pm in your school uniform.

Pls bring yr consent form too. All excuses to be handed in the next trng after MYCT.

See you there :P

Attendance

Hello everyone,

This is a list of people who have still have not submitted your excuse forms despite so many reminders. You have one last chance to submit it personally, or scan it to me by tomorrow, Thursday.  Only for those who were not here today (20 April, T2W5 Wednesday), submit your excuse by the very next training (after the exams). All excuses after that are not accepted.

T2W1 Wed: Hethav, Jian Xing, Daniel, Arun, Vijay

T2W2 Mon: Ryan Tia

T2W2 Wed: Hethav

T2W3 Wed: Sakthivel, Kishore, Justin

T2W4 Mon: Mahesh, Sakthivel, Kian Guang, Jeremiah, Yue Howe, Vijay, Kai Yen, Kavin, Kenneth, Ryan Tia, Naowed, Shadman

T2W4 Wed: Hethav, Jeremiah, Arun, Vijay, Alfonse, Kavin, Kenneth, Kishore

T2W5 Mon: Nirmeet, Jeremiah, Justin, Ryan Tia
T2W5 Wed: Jun Wei, Sakthivel, Allan, Hethav, Jeremiah, Yue Howe, Daniel, Arun, Vijay, Nirmeet, Samuel, Lionel, Ryan Tia, Sean

March Camp: Nirmeet, Naowed, Shadman

Facom Support: Mahesh, Yu Jun, Hethav, Jeremiah, Yue Howe, Daniel, Vijay, Kenneth, Kishore, Ryan Lim, Ryan Tia, Sean, Qi Wei, Naowed, Shadman

Newspaper Collection: Tianyi, Mahesh, Jia Cheng, Joash, Jeremiah, Yue Howe, Alfonse, Gabriel, George, Li Peng, Kai Yen, Ryan Lim, Sean, Qi Wei, Zawad, Naowed, Shadman

Thanks!

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 11

Welcome back to DVOTW, In the past 10 episodes, you have seen:
Kyle Hanagami
Mike Song
Keone Madrid
Lyle Beniga
Mariel Martin
Shaun Evaristo
Choreo Cookies
S**t Kingz
Jabbawockeez and more

In this episode, we are gonna introduce you to Movement Lifestyle (ML).



The start of the dance performance is at 2:10, so if you dun wanna hear the emcee talk, jus skip

An interesting part is the freestyle section at 5:40. As u can see, each of them take turns to freestyle to a small part of the song. Even freestyling, u still have to hit the beat as you can see in the vid.

For those who went for the workshop, try to spot some of the techniques and style, things like milking, waving. Also see how natural they are even when walking or moving about.

Btw, ML has a cool hand sign (like our bring it on hand sign)

Movement IS a lifestyle... and stay tune for DVOTW 12.

On the side note, you can view all the DVOTW under the label 'smile'. Hope they give u new inspiration for your PN performance.

WRCD

Hey all,
The annual WORLD RED CROSS DAY CELEBRATIONS CUM ENROLMENT CEREMONY is back again! This is an event where the sec 1s get officially enrolled in into SRCY. For all of us, it is also a time to celebrate World Red Cross Day and remind ourselves, who we are, where we stand and how we contribute.

The following message applies to only B62: All B62 cadets hav to attend the enrolment ceremony.
Details are as follows:
Day/Date: Saturday, 23 April 2011
Time: 1.30pm to 5.45pm
Venue: Yio Chu Kang Secondary School
Attire: School Uniform
Things to Bring: Personal Water Bottle and Personal Medication (if applicable)

For those who need, the address of the school:
Address: Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, Singapore 569868 http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_10029/travel_site_101176/

This year, RCY will be doing things a little differently. There will be a sing-a-long session, where they will be teaching 2 songs:"U n I-The Youth of Red Cross" and "Life Power". Please preview the song before the event itself. Link: http://www.redcross.org.sg/audio-and-video.phtml Look forward to WRCD :P

Funds collected from Newspaper Collection

Hi guys,

Good news! We collected $388.70 from Newspaper Collection this year, more than last year's $376. Although this falls a little short of our goal of $400, this is still a very good result as there was heavy construction and many units did not have newspaper for us to collect.

The funds will be donated to VWOs that we will be working with over the course of the year, which will be announced next semester.

Thank you!

Attendance

Hello everyone,

This is a list of people who have problems in your attendance. For those who go for match support, you also have to submit the excuse form, signed by your form teacher. If there are other Red Cross cadets from the same class, you may submit one excuse form with all the names, so your teacher only has to sign once.

T2W1 Wed: Mahesh, Hethav, Jian Xing, Daniel, Arun, Vijay, Kishore
T2W2 Mon: Ryan Tia
T2W2 Wed: Amos, Hethav, Kian Guang
T2W3 Mon: Mahesh, Gavin, Sean
T2W3 Wed: Kwang Kyu, Mahesh, Jun Wei, Sakthivel, Li Yuan
T2W4 Mon: Andrew, Kelvinder, Mahesh, Fintan, Revee, Ryan Foo, Sakthivel, Gavin, Jia Cheng, Eric, Si Qi, Joash, Kian Guang, Jeremiah, Yue Howe, Vijay, Zijun, Brendon, Gabriel, Kai Yen, Kavin, Kenneth, Ryan Tia, Naowed, Shadman
March Camp: Nirmeet, Naowed, Shadman
Facom Support: Mahesh, Yu Jun, Hethav, Jeremiah, Yue Howe, Jian Xing, Daniel, Vijay, Jia Ming, Kenneth, Kishore, Lionel, Ryan Lim, Ryan Tia, Sean, Qi Wei, Naowed, Shadman
Newspaper Collection: Tianyi, Mahesh, Fintan, Jia Cheng, Joash, Jeremiah, Jian Xing, Alfonse, Jia Ming, Gabriel, George, Li Peng, Kai Yen, Ryan Lim, Sean, Qi Wei, Zawad, Naowed, Shadman

Please remind your batchmates to submit their excuse forms quickly, by 20 April. Excuses after that will not be accepted.

Thanks!

Evac(B) Re-accred

Hi Batch 61!

The following people, please take note that your Evac Bronze re-accred will be during Wednesday training, 13th April.

Yue Howe,

Jian Xing,

Hethav,

Vijay,

Rayner,

Yi Cheng,

Daniel,

Nirmeet,

Brendon,

Jeremiah,

Alfonse.

So, please go and do some self-revision before the re-accred, the notes are available on the treasure chest. For those who've already passed, do help your batchmates.

We'll have a short revision session during Monday training for you guys to clarify your doubts and queries.

All the best! :)

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 10

Hey!

It's number 10! Can't believe we have come this far. Remember sometime back, we mentioned Shaun Evaristo? His moves are freaking @^&$%&#$!# smooth. Oops lol.



When dancing, what matters the most is your confidence. It affects directly how much you want to show to your audience. Of course, if you want to be as smooth as he is, you'll need some technique and a little bit of muscle. But all of these come naturally after some time.

MYCTs are nearing. Have you started? Muahahahahaha.

FD(B) Results

Hi B61.

Here are the results for your FD(B) Accred.

Full pass

Allan

Yi Cheng

David

Samuel

Alfonse

Top Scorer

Practical: Yi Cheng

Theory: Yi Cheng

Half pass

Yimin (Failed theory)

Daniel (Failed theory)

Nirmeet (Failed practical)

Rayner(prac and UI), Zijun(UI), Yue Howe(Prac) and Arun(theory), you guys passed your retests as well.

Congrats to everyone who passed! :D

I'm very very very very sorry for the very very very very late announcement of results. =/

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 9

Hey!

Before Saturday ends, lets get down to DVOTW 9! America's Best Dance Crew. It was the first dance competition we were introduced to, but don't be too into the world of ABDC. Why? Because I myself used to think the JabbawockeeZ were the best dance crew in the whole world ever. But as I took notice of more competitions (especially the more underground ones), I realized there were many crews as synchronised as them. Not that they are bad though, they are far from it. Just stating that because ABDC is much more mainstream, people fall into the trap of taking the crews that compete as the only good ones. Which was why we started off with Kyle and Lyle, etc.



This is my favourite performance from them! And one of the best in the history of ABDC as rated by its creator, Randy Jackson. Oh, and season 6 is coming soon!

FD(B) Accred

Hi Batch 61.

Please be informed that the FD(B) accreditation is during this Wednesday's training, 30th March.

FYI:

Taking all 3 components(UI,Prac,Theory) - need to bring full RCU

Amos

Hethav

Allan

Yimin

Kian Guang

Yi Cheng Daniel

Nirmeet

David

Samuel

Alfonse

Taking Prac and UI - need to bring full RCU

Rayner

Taking UI only - need to bring full RCU

Zijun

Taking Prac only - don't need to bring RCU

Yue Howe

Taking theory only - don't need to bring RCU

Arun

*RCU - RC Uniform

For those who are required to bring your full uniforms, please report for training in your full uniforms.

All the best! =)

Excuse Form for Trainings, Camps & Special Events

Hello everyone,Please see below for the Excuse Form. It must be used each time you are absent from training, camp or any other official Red Cross events. If you are more than 30 minutes late for training, an Excuse Form will also be required.  By the way, please don't trouble your teachers to fill in the form for you (or send emails or write letters to excuse you). Just fill in the form yourself and get your teacher to endorse it (for school-related excuses). Also, submitting the first page of the excuse form will do. The Attendance Procedures and Regulations are on the last 2 pages. Thanks!

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 8

Hi all,

I believe you have heard of S**t Kingz from DVOTW 6. So here is their winning performance at Bodyrock 2010.



Some things i wan to draw your attention to.

1. Use of props. U haven been really seeing a lot of props used in the prev DVOTW so here is an example of how u can use a hankerchief as part of the dance. Do note that props can be rili useful but u nid to be rili confortable with it before even using it for a dance.

2. Ending. The ending firstly is dramatic. Endings leave the final impression so it is gd to hav a creative yet impactful ending. Secondly, even at the drama part they keep their syncronisation. It is a dance after all, so it wil look nice will all the performers are coordinated.

Well, keep loking out for more vids from S**t Kingz. :P

National First-Aid Competition

Hey all,

The National First-Aid Competition just ended yesterday

We have achieved:
Finalist in the Management Category
1st in Awareness Category

Great job to the FACommers and Awareness Cat ppl ! I know your holidays are pretty occupied with all these stuff, but we appreciate the time and effort you guys put in.

Here is our First-Aid Awareness booth. Lots of effort (and money :P) put in for the board game. FIY, they are supposed to raise the awareness on the importance of First-Aid to the public and our unit did this mainly through the games and interactive elements.

For our management team, although we didn't manage to get into the top three positions, it is commendable for them to perform under such conditions. (honestly, the scenario and the injuries took me by surprise) There is always room for improvement and we will work towards it next year in FACom!

Nevertheless, thx for coming down to support our fellow unit mates for the competition. For Yr 1s, i hope this is an eye-opener, as u can see how a first-aid team should manage a scenario (e.g. firedrill). Next year, it will be your turn, do not miss it.

See you back in school, trng as usual :P

Bring it on!

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 7

Hey dudes!

Ready for another video? Here's number 7. How many of you have heard of So You Think You Can Dance?
Oh and just to let you all know, DVOTW will be shifted to Saturday from Term 2 onwards. Enjoy your weekends and please come down for FACOM support at City^2 Mall (City Square Mall lol)!



How sweet...
By the way, you all should know now that tomorrow is a much BIGGER DAY than what was a big day a few weeks ago. It's the First Aid Competition 2011 Finals!
BRING IT ON!!!

free speech &c.

to whomever it may concern:

the views posted by the user 'david' on the unichannel tagboard, amongst others, are in no way representative of the Raffles Institution Red Cross unit. These views are neither endorsed by this unit nor reflect the opinions held by the rest of the members of the unit.

david has been informed of the consequences of his actions; however, we are in no position and have no right to control or restrict what he chooses to post, of his own volition, on various sites online. his views may be offensive, or just plain irritating - but they are his nonetheless, and thus have a right to be expressed. on the other hand, we don't have to listen to them.

we understand that people may be offended by these views, and apologise to those who may have been. however, what we cannot and will not do is to take responsibility for, or restrict and control, what he elects to post online. in this digital sphere, he is (as are all of us) acting as a free agent and expressing his own opinions, as is his right to do so.

these opinions are his and his alone, and it is not within our power to suppress or restrict them. we can only advise and guide him - whether he chooses to take our advice is entire up to him, as it is for others to take notice of and react to the comments he has posted online. as again, his comments are in no way representative of the rafflesian community at large.

we appreciate your understanding in this matter.

rirc/16.3.2011


---
we do not censor.

what you choose to say outside of training is entirely up to you. we believe in the right to free speech; to the freedom of expression.

all we can do is to remind you of the possible consequences of your actions. whether you choose to listen, or not, is another matter entirely. similarly, whether you want to take notice of and react to what others post online is, of course, up to you to decide.

of course, if you elect to post something that is false, slanderous or a misrepresentation of our views or positions, then we will take action by providing the true side of the story, exposing your lies for what they are.

but opinions themselves are another matter. we cannot and will not control them. it is up to you to recognise and acknowledge the ramifications of what you want to say, and then decide if it's really worth saying or not.

we can only help you understand and appreciate the consequences of your words and actions. ultimately, it still remains your choice to do whatever you may want to do. take note that once something goes online, it's pretty hard to take back.

freedom of speech is a universal right.
so is the right to ignore people who are making themselves out to be idiots online.

I hope this makes things clear.

First Aid Competition Support

Hi Guys.

Here is the consent form for First Aid Competition.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/850272/First%20Aid%20Competition%202011%20Consent%20Form.jpeg

Do note that the starting time is not 7.30am as stated in the consent form. It is 11.30am. Please meet at the parade square. There will be one way transport provided to City Square Mall. The mall is very near Farrer Park MRT Station. For those that have to leave before 1pm, you will be excused from the support.

P.S. You can each lunch at the mall. Previous post was wrong.

Good luck for the First Aid Competition Participants!!!

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 6

Hi!

Time passes so fast, and now it's time for video 6! We promised you the S**t Kingz, so here they are.


This is from an Urban Dance Showcase. Search up for their winning performance at Bodyrock 2010 if you are interested. Have fun!
And to the FACommers, one more week to go! Give it your all!

NPCC Annual Parade FA Coverage

Hi Guys,

Red Cross Youth wants First Aiders for the NPCC Annual Parade. You will be given CIP points if you participated. It is also a very good experience to use your First Aid skills first-hand!

Dates, Timing and Venue / Reporting Venue

S/N	Session	Date	Timing
1	Full Dress Rehearsal	26th March	1.30pm - 9.30pm
2	Preview	2nd April	9.30am - 9.30pm
3	NPCC Annual Parade	16th April	9.30am - 9.30pm

Requirements
1. Secondary Two and above
2. Valid SFA Certificate
3. Must be able to attend all 3 First Aid Duties

Administrative

1. Total of 40 cadets. We can send in more then 3 names but the number of people is limited to the vacancies left.

2. Slots would be on a first come first served basis

You will be given CIP points if you attend. Pls inform your PMs by this Sunday if you have any interest. Thx!!

Camp Packlist + Triangular Bandages

Hi guys,

For the Year 1s and 2s, pls bring 2 triangular bandages for camp. This can be purchased from Guardian or Watsons.

Also, here is the packlist for those who cannot access the powerpoint.

Item	Quantity
Attire
PE Kit	3
Track Pants (Dark Blue or Black)	1
Socks	Sufficient
Undergarments	Sufficient
Sweater (Optional)	1
Important Items
1.5 L Bottles (Labelled*)	2
Writing Materials	Sufficient
Torchlight (Labelled*)	1
Insect Repellent (Optional)	1
Cap (Optional)	1
Poncho	1
Whistle	1
Personal Medication	Sufficient
Sleeping Bag	1
Utensils
Fork & Spoon (Labelled*)	1
Mess Tin (Labelled*)	1
Cup (Labelled*)	1
Toiletries
Toiletries (eg. Soap, Shampoo)	Sufficient
Towel	1
Slippers / Sandals (Optional)	1

*Labels must be standardized

DANCE VIDEO OF THE WEEK 5

Hey guys!

Guess what this post is all about (lol)! Be introduced to Choreo Cookies, a combination of efforts from awesome choreographers Keone Madrid and Mariel Martin (both are engaged to each other!). The word 'cookies' may seem soft for a dance crew, but it's the first word that describes them best. They were placed second in this particular competition, Bodyrock 2010, only to be beaten by a 4-man crew (more about them next time). Okay, enough. Time for the video!



It's quite long, but it did have our attention the whole time. March camp is approaching at an amazing speed. Get your platoon flags ready!

Good News

Hey guys,

We have good news!!

FACom is in the finals, for both the categories. We will be competing with many other powerhouses on the 19th March (Sat) @ City Square Mall. Details will be released at a later date.

This is the first year FAC finals is held in public. So let's wish the FACommers all our support during the actual competition day.

Good luck with your trngs FACommers :P

March Camp Briefing Slides

Hi everyone,

Here are the March Camp Briefing Slides.


On a side note, the latest contact list for this year is up! (On the sidebar). The password should be very obvious; if not just come email us/find us after training privately to get the password. This is to prevent all our contact details from falling in the hands of other people...so don't say it on the comment box.