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@Justin_Cash_1 Wait till she opens HTSI

Long weekend vibes.

@CeciliaN53 @jaynitx Not just you. He’s out of condition and can’t speak properly.

@jaynitx I find it very distracting, perhaps because it's an area of particular interest to me, that Mr. Winston seems to be having difficulty breathing; I cannot not hear his breath.

In 2019, MIT professor Patrick Winston gave a legendary 1-hour lecture called “How to Speak.” It has 18M+ views for a reason. His frameworks: • Your ideas are like your children • The 5-minute rule for job talks • Why jokes fail at the start 15 lessons on communication:

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@hwallop Well they had to do something to cheer themselves up.

Hamnet's director Chloe Zhao used to lead the cast and crew in group dances after a stetch of heavy filming. This from the final day of filming at The Globe is completely wonderful.

@simonnread Indeed. But last time I went it took a while to be served. Wasn’t full, either.

It's The Salisbury in St Martin's Lane. Despite being a Greene King pub, it always has some interesting beers on

Postcard from a central London pub at Christmas

Exactly.

@jamesdavidmagee @EstherMcVey1 They don’t and never did need a diversity person to reach people in need. That’s what the British Legion is for.

The presence of a Head of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) is not a "politically correct non-job" that diverts money from veterans. Instead, it is a strategic role that ensures the charity can effectively fulfill its core mission: supporting all veterans and their families in the most efficient and far-reaching way ! The "Non-Job" Fallacy: The Role is a Strategic Necessity, Not a Luxury. The argument dismisses the role as a "non-job," implying it has no tangible value. In reality, for a large organization like the RBL, a D&I lead is crucial for: · Reaching Isolated Veterans: Many veterans from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ veterans, or those with disabilities do not come forward for help due to fear of discrimination, misunderstanding, or a belief that the RBL "isn't for them." A D&I strategy actively works to break down these barriers, ensuring help reaches those who need it most. · Modernizing and Expanding the Donor Base: The RBL relies on public donations. To survive in the long term, it must resonate with a modern, diverse Britain. Showing a commitment to inclusion helps attract younger donors and those from all backgrounds, securing the charity's financial future. Alienating potential donors over this issue would cost far more than this salary. · Internal Efficiency and Legal Compliance: Ensuring the RBL's own staff and thousands of volunteers are trained in inclusivity prevents internal issues, fosters a better working environment, and protects the charity from potential legal challenges related to discrimination—all of which saves money in the long run. · Market Rate: For a Head of Department role in a large national charity based in the South East of England, £65,000 is a competitive, not extravagant, salary. To attract a professional capable of handling this complex, high-responsibility role, the RBL must pay a market rate. Underpaying would mean hiring an incompetent person, which would be a waste of money. · Return on Investment (ROI): If this role's work results in even a small percentage increase in donations from new communities, or helps identify and support hundreds of previously unreached veterans (thus reducing their long-term need for crisis support), the salary pays for itself many times over. It is an investment in growing the charity. The argument creates a false choice: "This money should be going directly to veterans instead of staff." No Charity Operates Without Staff: This logic, if applied consistently, would mean having no CEO, no fundraisers, no accountants, no support coordinators. The RBL is a multi-million pound organization with complex operations. It needs professional staff to manage its funds, run its programs, and coordinate its efforts. A volunteer-run organization could not provide the scale and professionalism of support that modern veterans require.. The question for any donor should not be "Are there zero administrative costs?" but "Are the administrative costs reasonable and effective in delivering the mission?" The RBL's administrative costs are consistently reported and are within the norms for a major charity. The core mission of the RBL is to support the Armed Forces community. This community is itself diverse. · Serving Personnel are Diverse: The modern British military includes people of all ethnicities, faiths, and backgrounds. The RBL has a duty to be ready to support them when they become veterans. A charity that fails to reflect the diversity of the very community it serves will inevitably fail to meet its needs. · Addressing Past Harms: There is a known history of discrimination within the armed forces (for instance, towards LGBTQ+ personnel before the ban was lifted). A D&I lead helps ensure the RBL is a welcoming place for those who may have been failed by the institution in the past.

Bought my poppy as I do every year (& always more than one as I invariably lose my paper ones!) However, horrified to discover The Royal British Legion (RBL) has a Head of Diversity & Inclusion at a wage of about £65k - that’s a lot of poppies to sell just for that non-job wage! All the money should be going to veterans not on politically correct non-jobs.

@iancowie …yes and the risk of imminent capsize (in my case). Let’s be honest.

Absolutely agree, Mike. Fine descriptive passage, too. Who wrote it?

@GWRHelp Any update? We were told the train on the Worcester platform was heading for Paddington. Now, apparently, it is not.

@wclutters Hello there. We're still waiting for an update on this service, I'm afraid. I've asked our control team for the update on this. - Matt

@GWRHelp @loypass_WCCwb Hello. I am on the 1552h Paddington to Malvern train. Why is it travelling at 40mph please? The guard says it is because it might rain. This seems puzzling. Do trains struggle with rain?

@loypass_WCCwb Nice capture! 😊 - Kathy

Well it’s not everyday you get to capture simultaneous departures from both levels at Worcestershire Parkway! @GWRHelp @CrossCountryUK

@BredonHillSU @WorcsWT @Natures_Voice This is marvellous

🧵1 of 3 Nuthatch in the woods using crevices in tree bark as a vice to hold a nut while they peck into it. @WorcsWT @Natures_Voice @wclutters

@Crane_Spotter @BredonHillSU @savebutterflies @WorcsWT Chalk blue?

@BredonHillSU @savebutterflies @wclutters @WorcsWT Small blue? Not

Small blue butterflies in the long grass. 💚🌾🦋 #BigButterflyCount

@BredonHillSU Super photo. Where is this?

@simonnread Bet you’re pleased with those 2 headlines tho’.

This is the last-ever Sun Business full page, as it's being replaced next week by a more consumer-led Money page. Some great journalists have edited the page, including Ian King, Steve Hawkes, Simon England, Tracey Boles and Ashley Armstrong. I'm sad to be the last one to do so.

@John_Stepek Hahahahah

Haven't read the whole piece but this one para is great advice.

@spencershapland Nice!

Very very excited to be joining Strand Partners and its excellent team. prweek.co.uk/article/191869…

I mentioned this when last on @VOXmarkets podcast, after years of inertia, Camellia #CAM are finally trying to realise some value and become an actual business. This stood out. Net cash is bigger than the market cap. Then there is another £200m+ in assets on top of that

Camellia returns to dividend list after year of restructuring #Echobox=1745994423" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">standard.co.uk/business/camel…