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The mission of Horizon Church is to win disciples to Jesus Christ, train disciples to reach others, and send disciples to impact the world. The purpose of a Lead Pastor in Horizon church is to cast vision to support this mission, preach the word, and develop a staff to organize the work of the Church.
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* The Lead Pastor for Horizon church provides vision, strategy, direction, and training to involve the membership in reaching new people for Christ. The Lead Pastor must provide leadership in answering the question: "How will we win this city for Christ?"
* Organize and oversee pastoral care to the church such as officiating weddings, funerals, marriage counseling, life advice, baptisms, and visiting the sick, with a view toward raising up Elders to oversee the role of shepherding of the church. The Lead Pastor should be knowledgeable of, and able to recommend, programs such as chemical recovery, grief and divorce care, financial peace, and teen challenges when appropriate.
* Take responsibility for the preaching and teaching schedule. The Lead Pastor is responsible for planning and preaching Sunday and mid-week lessons designed to grow the church physically and spiritually. As a vital part of the church, the Pastor should also keep aware of personal training/growth opportunities that may be appropriate to attend.
* Recruit and develop the church staff. Design and implement a formal strategy for developing church leadership. Recruiting reliable leadership to fill these positions.
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| Guest chapter 1 . 11/8/2015
This was really really nice. Just lovely! Awwww...heartwarming.
| Guest chapter 1 . 5/6/2015
Awwwwwww! :)
| thegirlwhoflies chapter 1 . 8/31/2014
That is sweet and beautiful. :) I especially love the way the words he wrote in the letter seem like the words that would actually come out of Klaus' mouth :)
| Kat chapter 1 . 6/13/2014
This is really awesome. If only Caroline possessed on of his necklaces in canon (and wore is secretly). That would be awesome. :)
| Angels-heart1 chapter 1 . 2/3/2014
Loved it!
| yoghurtfordinner chapter 1 . 7/3/2013
So prettyyyyy(? I just read (actually it was yesterday at dawn, whatever) A Kiss for a Kill and absolutely loooooooved it. Your portrayal of human Caroline was excellent. I should probably be saying this in its page, but well, what can I say, I'm here. I like how you write, and you have quite a few fics, but the problem is I have to study for finals ._. So I will be returning for more. Later. Possibly at dawn again. Hiding under the covers with my netbook in hand(? -And that even rhymed-
Just a little thing, I believe I saw some spelling mistakes (I think they were like, two, in A Kiss for a Kill). Not really criticism, a typo is not really a sin(?) Keep writing!
| ALostHeart chapter 1 . 6/28/2013
JAKFNASJGNFJGNFD I'm having such a strong feels attack right now
| LadyRobbStark chapter 1 . 5/20/2013
I love, Klaroline fluff. So cute. I enjoyed reading this
| McKenzieMac chapter 1 . 3/3/2013
Ugh I wish my boyfriend would finger paint with me! That was so romantic. Total fluff
| yelena4064 chapter 1 . 1/23/2013
This is amazing. Thank you so much for writing this; you have a talent I envy. I sort of wish you would continue this, but it is so perfect this way.
| Julie Haill chapter 1 . 1/22/2013
very sweet, thank you.
| Miss.Full.of.Light chapter 1 . 12/17/2012
Beautifully written, Caroline and Klaus are meant to be 3
| Mrs.Cebra chapter 1 . 12/1/2012
Love sneaky Klaus XD
| Kitty Cavallone chapter 1 . 11/23/2012
Unf. Why must Klaus be such a sweetheart. Why must Caroline be perfect. WHY MUST THEY BE KILLING ME EVERY FRIGGIN TIME. Thank you for giving us Klaroline fix I mean fics. 3 See how ruined I am. I couldn't even make a proper review.
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I absolutely loved this. Your story was fun, playful, yet intense. A building block for what, hopefully, is yet to come. And amazingly sexy! )


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This edition contains new flowcharts, time-charts and illustrations, added for the very first time. Also, the discussion of various topics has been enlarged. This would make the study simpler and interesting and at the same time would result in better conceptual understanding
The Companies Bill, 2012 has been passed by The Lok Sabha on 18-12-2012. However, iot has not been included in this Book as it shall not be made applicable for May, 2013 Examinations.
Only those amendments made by the Companies (Second Amendment) Act, 2002 have been included in theis Edition as hav been Notified in the Official Gazette, and thus, are relevant forthcoming CA (Final) Examination,
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Chapter 5. Audit of Accounts
Chapter 6. Inspection and Investigation
Chapter 7. Sole Selling Agents
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Chapter 10. Winding Up
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Chapter 12. Foreign Companies
Chapter 13. Miscellaneous Provisions of the Companies Act
Chapter 14. Secretary and Secretarial Practice
Chapter 15. Producer Companies
Chapter 16. Divisible Profits and Dividend
Chapter 17. Revival and Rehabilitation of Sick Industrial Companies
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Chapter 20. The Insurance Regulatory and Develolpment Authority Act, 1999
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Upbeat views on the second quarter earnings season weren't the only drivers though. According to the Fed's minutes from the last monetary policy meeting, near the end of June, the central bank now sees the U.S. economy contracting between 1 per cent and 1.5 per cent this year, slightly better than its earlier forecast for a contraction of 1.3 per cent to 2 per cent.
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10th October 2016
The Editor,
The Opposition Leader was deliberately misleading the population when she made her wild and unsubstantiated allegations that the Government proposes to spend half a million dollars to build a house for the Prime Minister in Tobago. This, during a non-response to the National Budget in the House of Representatives, on Thursday, October 6th.
For the benefit of those citizens who may not be aware, and for the education of Mrs. Persad-Bissessar, who as a former Prime Minister ought to have known, but clearly does not (as is quite frequent with her), since the days of our first Prime Minister, the late Dr. Eric Eustace Williams, Blenheim House in Tobago, has always served as the residence of the Prime Minister, when visiting the island.
Blenheim House was used as recently as when the late Patrick Manning was Prime Minister, and was used by his predecessors also. Under the Persad-Bissessar government, it was allowed to fall into disrepair. As Prime Minister, Mrs. Persad Bissessar (and her Cabinet) preferred to use Private Hotels, even as they also ignored the state-owned Magdalena Hotel.
As a result, Prime Minister Rowley has been using his private home at Mason Hall on all his visits to Tobago. However, it is the Government's intention to rebuild a proper Prime Minister's Residence at Blenheim, so that the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago (whoever he or she may be) can enjoy accommodations befitting of the holder of the Office, whenever he or she visits Tobago. There is provision in this budget to advance the architectural works for such work. When all is done and ready, there will be construction of a replacement building.
Mrs. Persad-Bissessar should be reminded that this non-issue does not remove from our memories, her refusal to occupy the Official Residence of the Prime Minister when she was appointed to office in 2010. It is well documented that she moved into the home of her friends, the Gopauls, at Pasea, and only moved out after the outcry relating to millions of dollars' worth of Government contracts awarded to her hosts, in most cases, even when they didn't have the ability to undertake the projects.
Mrs. Persad-Bissessar would also do well to note that a PNM Prime Minister is now occupying the Official Residence of the Prime Minister at La Fantasie, restoring dignity to the Office of Prime Minister. The high lifestyle and partying associated with the last regime in Trinidad and Tobago has come to an end. The Prime Minister is at work on time every morning.
Yours truly,
General Secretary
The United National Congress (UNC) opposition's failure to support the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), has demonstrated once again the glaring inconsistencies in their flippant stance on matters of major national importance. The latest, which could have dire consequences for financial institutions and businesses engaged in international trade, seems to point again towards an inconsistency in positions taken by the UNC Opposition versus distinctly divergent positions taken when they were in Government.
In the case of FATCA, the Minister of Finance revealed in the Parliamentary Debate that he has been aware of identical legislation since May 2013 and the former PP Government headed by Mrs. Persad-Bissessar, had agreed via a Cabinet decision, to have the agreement signed by the end of that year. So what has changed between then and now?
The UNC in Opposition has been consistent only in being inconsistent. I take you back to another conspicuous example, the recent Anti-Gang Act and Bail (Amendment) Act which the UNC piloted and championed when in Government but again backtracked and reversed their position, when asked to support its extension.
Another item of national and regional importance on which the UNC has again flip-flopped is the issue of the Caribbean Court of Justice. It was under the UNC that T&T agreed to the establishment of the CCJ. But when in Opposition after PNM was installed as the Government, the UNC in Opposition did not support this country's acceptance of the CCJ as its final appeal court.
Then Party's Chairman Wade Mark speaking on the issue in July 2003 commented, "Our position has remained consistent. The Party's position on the CCJ remains unshakeable", unshakable in terms of nonsupport of the CCJ.
In light of that, one can imagine the country's surprise when it awoke to news in August 2012 in commemoration of the country's 50th Independence celebrations that Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, then PM, had announced that legislation would soon be brought to make the CCJ this country's final appellate court on criminal matters. A welcomed announcement in many quarters, but no one held their breath. No further move has been made since then and one can only speculate whether the UNC has again reversed its position on this issue.
The UNC's lack of support for anything positive for our beloved country goes as far back to the 90s when in Opposition they opposed the creation of the Police Complaints Authority and changing of the financial year.
However, when they formed the Government and presented the two pieces of legislation, the PNM did not hesitate and wholeheartedly supported the measures.
Compare this to the PNM as a responsible opposition in the period 2010 to 2015. Support for legislation was not based on being Anti-UNC or simply opposing for opposing sake. The record will show that the former PNM Opposition supported more pieces of legislation than possibly any other Opposition in this country's history, not for mere political gain but in the national interest.
One of the first acts as Opposition Leader, Dr. Keith Rowley was to ensure his team supported the first budget presented by the Kamla Persad Bissessar Government in 2010.
Further, the PNM opposition took a leading role in Committees in crafting amendments and strengthening legislation by collaborating with the then government for the greater national good.
One only has to look to Bills with major national implications such as the Anti-Gang Bill, Anti-Terrorism Bill, the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago Bills, and the Interception of Communications Bill to name a few, which the responsible PNM opposition then contributed to and supported. Support was not dependent on possible political gains but on an understanding that Government and Opposition must come together, more often than not, for the greater good in an effort to improve the lives of all citizens.
The inconsistent behavior demonstrated by the UNC is symptomatic of an irresponsible Opposition which may not have the real national interest at heart but is pursuing its own selfish political agenda. The UNC has signaled that it is not willing, in its behavior and actions to be pro Trinidad and Tobago but rather to be Anti-PNM. It is an illogical and irrational position to hold as it will lead to continued "opposing for the sake opposing" and the UNC continuing to be consistent only in being inconsistent.
Ashton Ford
General Secretary
In reviewing the one year anniversary of the PNM electoral victory, the obvious and expected analysis on the performance of the Government by all and sundry has been consuming the airwaves, armchair political discourse and the nation's thoughts. A number of polls, scientific and unscientific have shown mixed results regarding the performance of the Government, the most notable by Nigel Henry showing a 51% approval rating when the Government only received 51.7% of votes cast a year ago. However in order to make a proper assessment of this Government's performance, one must go back to September 7th 2015 and remember where we were as a country at that crucial time in our political, social and economic history.
With the benefit of hindsight we can only now understand where we were last year. We know now that there were a number of serious events occurring by this time last year that would have posed a perilous threat to our quality of life, irrespective of who would have won the General Election. From almost $100 per barrel, oil prices has plummeted to $45 a barrel and was to drop to the low $26 in coming months. We know now that by September 2015, the country had not experience economic growth for the entire year and was in fact contracting. Thanks to disturbing revelations by the current Minister of Finance, we know now that in September 2015, the Overdraft Facility at Central Bank was effectively maxed out at close to $9 Billion. The country was experiencing a Foreign Currency shortage and Unions were clamoring for their just dues.
The UNC government had effectively collapsed with about 25 Government members having either been fired, replaced or resigned in their five year and three month term. The foul stench of corruption was abound as the familiarity of sagas such as Lifesport, Reshmi and Prison Gate still left a sour taste in the Nation's mouth. Yet despite all this, the UNC Government failed to acknowledge and blatantly ignored the economic woes and problems of the nation as its unrestrained election expenditure continued to sink this nation deeper and deeper into a fiscal and economic hole. Grasping to any straw, the UNC Government clung for dear life to the very end, almost pushing the boundaries of its constitution time limit and the country's patience.
In came the PNM Government on September 7th 2015 and its first act was to reduce the Cabinet size from 33 Ministers to a more manageable 23 Ministers. The Government from early on was very upfront with the citizens about the economic challenges faced and the adjustment needed to confront such adversities. This was a very divergent policy from the UNC Government, who chose to ignore the problem and spend as if oil was still at $100.
The first Budget, presented within a month of assuming office, slashed VAT, increased the Personal Allowance to $72,000, increased OJT Stipends and removed fees for seniors for essential services. Savings were sought from Subsidies and the burden of this adjustment had to be balanced. Additional revenue raising measures were put in place seeing that oil revenue had fallen to $3.4 Billion from $10 Billion the year before. The Minister of Labour took decisive steps to assist workers in light of increasing retrenchment notices and the National Tripartite Advisory Council was set up to engage key stakeholders on issues of national development. Fundamental institutions such as the poorly functioning CSO and Local Government are in the advanced stages of being reformed. Unlike the UNC, this PNM Government has moved to complete ongoing projects and have seen the completion of the Aquatic Centre, Tennis Centre and the Cycling Velodrome with work commencing on the Brian Lara Stadium. In areas where wastage was apparent the government has moved to plug the holes and create efficiency in service delivery which will result in savings.
Other major accomplishments were the commencement of the housing programme, outfitting and occupancy of Government buildings to reduce rental fees, VAT decreased to 12.5%, cutting out wastage in the delivery of food cards while Caroni workers were paid outstanding money.
The hallmark of this Government in its achievements in its first year is that it had not acted as a populist government, as the UNC Government did but made the hard, unpopular decisions during a difficult time in this country's history. Good Governance has been restored and there is an increased confidence in the Government. Decisive steps have been taken in International relations and the country has even seen a significant decline in it Corruption Perception Index.
As I write this oil prices still hover around $45 per barrel but the long term expectation are for increases. In the energy sector the expected increased production will auger well for the country and the Government has finalized a deal for the long awaited Mitsubishi and Massy project in the downstream, that hadn't seen any new significant investment in many years. The Minister of Finance has announced the overdraft facility had been reduced to zero, removing us from the precarious position on which we once stood. As a sense of optimism grows in the country it is the hope that the achievements and decisions of the first year of this PNM Administration will lay the foundation and groundwork for increased delivery, reform and efficiency in its services in the following four years and beyond. This will surely redound to the improvement of the lives of all citizens and continued development of the country.
Ashton Ford
General Secretary
The People's National Movement Women's League congratulates the Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Keith Christopher Rowley on his stewardship over the last year that has saved this country from the brink of the disaster for which we were heading prior to the intervention of the PNM on September 7, 2015.
Trinidad and Tobago has indeed come a long way.
Despite the difficult economic times, Dr. Rowley by his leadership has been able to hold this country together by taking the people into his confidence. This was demonstrated last Sunday September 11, 2016 when he presented a report that not only told the country of the challenges we faced but he also identified that the government had a clear plan to take us out of those difficulties.
We recognize that the main burden, in difficult economic times like we are currently facing, usually fall on the women of Trinidad and Tobago. It is the mothers and caregivers who will be called upon to shoulder the responsibility to keep the families of the country together.
Dr. Rowley, by his timely address, gave the assurance that the government is definitely up to the challenge of steering the country in the right direction. We look forward to the September 30, Budget Day, when the plan for the next financial year will be announced.
We encourage the women of the PNM and indeed of the nation to heed the call to make Trinidad and Tobago a better place to live by playing our part in nurturing a safe, productive society. We can do this together.
Hon. Camille Robinson Regis, MP
National Women's League
- Smaller Cabinet Size from 33 to 23 Members
- Decreased perception of Corruption evidenced by CPI
- Dialogue and Consultation in Decision making.
- Local Government Reform Embarked Upon (Policy Document)
- Successfully brought the Overdraft facility from negative $9 Billion to zero.
- Completion of ongoing projects viz Brian Lara Stadium, NAPA etc despite financial constraints.
- Completion of Cycling Velodrome
- Completion of Acquatic Center
- Completion of Tennis Centre
- Rationalize Fiscal Expenditure
- Timeframe set out for minimizing Budget deficit and returning to balanced budget.
- Inflation subdued at 2.1% Core and 3.5% Headline at April
- Outfitting and occupancy of Government Buildings to reduce Rental fees
- VAT Reduction decreased to 12.5%
- Personal Allowance increased to $72,000
- Phased reduction of Fuel Subsidy and savings of $340 Million
- OJT Stipends increased by 20%
- Removal for fees for persons over 60 years old for Drivers permits and passports
- GATE Reviewed to ensure savings and efficiency.
- Legislative Agenda for 2015-2020 prepared and published
- Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Properties Amt Bill passed paving the way for implementation.
- Simplified process of selecting Police Commissioner
- Enforcement of Speed Limit – Noticeable decline in road fatalities
- Firm Action to reduce violence in schools – decline in school violence.
- National Tripartite Advisory Council Established paving the way for greater consultation.
- National Statistical Institute of Trinidad and Tobago being established.
- Landmark Paris Agreement on Climate Change signed
- Cooperation Agreements signed with Ghana in oil and gas.
- Opportunities created to expand trade into Venezuela.
- State Visit to Jamaica to avert a potential foreign relations crisis.
- Cut out wastage in the delivery of Food Cards
- Improved working relationship with Tobago House of Assembly (THA)
- Commenced the Housing programme under the HDC
- Paid Caroni workers outstanding money
Compare to the UNC Blunders after their first Year
Year 1
- Pension promise of $3,000 for 60 year olds withdrawn
- Thousands of Contract works fired or not renewed (Response to a question from Dr. Rowley in September 2010)
- Award of Airport lighting without a Board or tendering process
- Ganga Singh appointed CEO at WASA – without Board and Advertisement
- Anand Ramlogan & missing Piano at PM residence
- Cancellation of OPVs with nothing to replace it
- SIA Files revealed in Parliament
- Appointment of Reshmie Ramnarine as Head of SIA
- Susan Francois appointed Acting Director of the FIU
- Jack Warner dispute with Nicholas CAL Board
- Mary King's dismissal in corruption scandal
- Bulldozing Farmers Crops
- Award of Gopaul Contract with NP
- Spent over 10 million dollars in 81 overseas trips (after nine months)
- Hiring of party members (UNC), friends and family in Ministries and State Agencies with impunity.
- Hiring persons with false papers
- Shutdown of special Anti Crime Unit (SAUTT)
- Insulted Jamaicans (ATM Machine slur)
- Insulted St Lucians in despair when in hurricane damage they were told that to get aid from T&T they must agree to buy from us.


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The Maranta prayer plant (Maranta leucoreura) is easy to grow but has specific needs. Keep reading to learn what those needs are.
How to Grow a Maranta Prayer Plant
Although Maranta Prayer Plant houseplant is somewhat tolerant of low light conditions, it does best in bright, indirect sunlight. The prayer plant prefers well-drained soil and requires high humidity to thrive. The Prayer plant houseplants should be kept moist, but not soggy. Use warm water and feed prayer plant houseplants every two weeks, from spring through fall, with an all-purpose fertilizer.
During winter dormancy, the soil should be kept drier. Keep in mind, however, that dry air can also be a problem in winter; therefore, placing the prayer plant among several houseplants can help create more humid conditions [1], misting daily with warm water. Placing a bowl of water near the plant or setting its container on top of a shallow dish of pebbles and water is also helpful. However, do not allow the prayer plant to sit directly in water. Ideal temperatures for the prayer plant are between 60 and 80 F. (16-27 C.).
Maranta Prayer Plant Propagation
Repot in early spring, at which time prayer plant propagation can be accomplished by division. Use ordinary potting soil [2] when repotting the prayer plant. Stem cuttings can also be taken from spring to early summer. Take cuttings just below the nodes closest to the bottom of the stem. Cuttings can be placed in a mixture of moist peat [3] and perlite [4] and covered with plastic to retain moisture levels. You may want to poke a few air holes in the plastic to allow for adequate ventilation as well. Place the cuttings in a sunny location.
If a piece of prayer plant has broken off, dip the broken end into rooting hormone [5] and place it in distilled water. Change the water every other day. Wait until the roots are about an inch long before taking it out to place in soil. Keep in mind with prayer plant propagation that there needs to be a least a small portion of stem on the leaves in order for the piece to take root. Alternatively, the piece can be rooted directly in soil, as with cuttings.
Maranta Prayer Plant Pest Problems
Since prayer plant houseplants may be prone to pests such as spider mites [6], mealybugs [7] and aphids [8], it is a good idea to inspect new plants thoroughly before bringing them indoors. You may also want to occasionally check prayer plant houseplants as an added precaution during watering or feeding intervals for any problems that may arise.
Learning how to grow a prayer plant is easy and its rewards well worth any issues you may come across along the way.
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You may notice a crack in the bottom of your mini pies once they have finished baking. This sometimes happens when butter or fats in the dough have not been fully incorporated prior to rolling out, and the dough will pull apart from itself during the first stage of baking. This can be prevented by making sure the butter in the dough is fully mixed into the dry ingredients prior to rolling out your mini pies.
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Ethnic Diversity in European Labor Markets
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Chapter 7: Ethnic or Social Integration? The Roma in Hungary
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Zoltán Kántor INTRODUCTION Approximately one to two years after the breakdown of the communist regimes, Central and Eastern Europe completely forgot the international setting of the communist world. The countries in this region continued the national politics in which they were engaged prior to the Second World War. One of the consequences of the breakdown of the communist regime in Hungary – which also applies to all Central Eastern European (CEE) countries – is that the new political regime had to find answers to the national and ethnic question. Hungary is one of the few countries in the early 1990s which remained ambiguous on the question of nation. Most CEE countries declared themselves national states (implementing a policy based on the principle of the political nation) and simultaneously supported their kin-minorities: the countries implemented policy based on the principle of the ethnocultural nation and established coherent "nation politics," both internally and externally. Hungary however remained incoherent on the issue of the nation by recognizing and supporting both its internal and its external minorities.1 From this perspective Hungary faces two major problems, which are both separate but interlinked: Hungarians living in neighboring countries; and national and ethnic minorities in Hungary. Regarding the latter, the Roma minority deserves special attention. There is general agreement in Hungary that the Roma population is the loser in the transition, as Roma were the first to lose their jobs and, for several reasons discussed in this chapter, the majority of them have not managed to integrate...
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Cross-cultural Use of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression ScalePosted by Marcia Carteret, M. Ed. in Behavioral Health, Blog, Cultural Health Beliefs + Behaviors, Immigrant and Refugee Health, Mental Health, Special Topics, Talking to Patients
Although the cultural aspects of the pregnancy-related period in women's lives have been studied extensively worldwide, the impact of cultural factors upon pregnancy-related depression has been investigated far less. Most research into pregnancy-related depression has been conducted in Western Europe, the U.S., Canada, and Australia. This research has been based primarily on studies of Western people by mental health professionals raised in Western cultures. Most psychological phenomena, however, are intrinsically culture bound and psychological theories developed in one culture may not automatically be generalizable to the behavior of the people of another culture. (Azuma, 1984)
This reasoning should be applied to use of EPDS in cross-cultural encounters with patients and families in the U.S., especially with recent immigrants and refugees from non-western countries who are unfamiliar with western medicine. Mental/behavioral health concepts are often especially difficult to discuss meaningfully with these populations. Language barriers too must be closely attended. Consideration must be paid to identifying what is culturally specific in mainstream "Western" psychology, and then adopting new concepts applicable to other cultures is key. There is no possibility of providing culturally-responsive care to women and others in their lives without attempting with true diligence to understand the meaning and importance they themselves assign to pregnancy-related "depression."
Listed below are some specific considerations of using EPDS in cross-cultural encounters:
(These apply to use of validated translations of the EPDS as well as use of the English version.)
- In some cultures, women may experience unhappiness after childbirth comparable to pregnancy-related depression, but may not conceive of this "unhappiness" as an illness or as related to pregnancy. Often, emotional problems are expressed as physical (somatic) problems or concerns for the baby instead of being "depressed." The EPDS does not contain questions that correlate with the unique ways a woman may use physical explanations. Additionally, in some languages there is no word which literally means depression, much less pregnancy-related depression.
- Stigma is also a block to conversation about EPDS results. Any implication of depression might be interpreted simply as bad mental health or even psychosis by some cultures. Mental health labels can be damaging across the extended family and can reduce a family's status in its community. In cross-cultural health care the importance and power of family can not be underestimated. It is better for providers to use terminology related to sadness or to try to speak about physical symptoms such as sleeplessness when discussing EPDS results.
- The concept of "questionaires" in general is very much embedded in western culture. Incidentally, the questionnaire was invented by the Statistical Society of London in 1838. Today it is so much a part of the U.S. data-driven culture, we expect questionnaires in every setting – in grocery stores, gyms, workplaces, and of course in our doctor's offices. This is not true in many places in the world. Thus, any questionaire like EPDS, even if it is written in a language that can be read by a woman who is also sufficiently literate, can be cause for bewilderment and perhaps even anxiousness. Thus, the answers provided may not be an accurate reflection of emotional problems in the perinatal period.
- It is not uncommon in cross-cultural situations for a woman's spouse, mother-in-law, or other third party to fill out out the questionaire. The woman/patient may not even be encouraged to contribute her experience by the person who is answering the questions for her. In most cases, this is done by a family member to be supportive, and may be culturally appropriate. However, it is a misuse of the EPDS. The developers of the EPDS themselves suggested the screening tool should not be filled out by a third party, eg. a mother-in-law, or even in the presence of a third party who is aware of the mother's responses to the EPDS (Cox & Holden, 1994). Providers must have a way to address this situation which occurs frequently, especially with immigrant and refugee families.
Azusa, H. Psychology in a Non-Western Country. International Journal Of Psychology Vol. 19 , Iss. 1-4,1984
Cox, J.L. (1994) Origins and development of the 10 Item Edinburgh Post-Natal Depression Scale in Perinatal Psychiatry: Use and Misuse of Edinburgh Post-Natal Depression Scale. (Cox J.L. and Holden J.M. eds). Gaskell, London pp. 115-124
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Every single one of us wants to be happy. Most of us seek it but what happens when it sneaks up out of nowhere and finds you? Happiness showed up in my life as a roan-speckled, grey Arabian beauty named Felici. Her name literally means happiness/happily and luck in Italian. She came into my life at a time when I was over-worked, disgruntled, and about to transition out of my corporate career. Little did I know that meeting this powerful spirit would send me galloping towards a new life filled with much happiness, creativity, fulfillment, personal growth, and a brand new career.
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Felici inspired me to step further into my calling to help people and animals. She was the impetus for my work as an equine coach. She was the star of my TEDx talk and has also been my muse for my book on the power of horses to mirror and heal. Her owner Kajsa was my horse angel, Felici my earth angel that provided me a sanctuary away from the busy-ness and challenges of life as an entrepreneur. Now she guides me through grace to many magical moments of serendipity and synchronicity from the other side. She has taught me that we don't really die and she left me with her legacy to help more horses and humans heal,and so I continue to do her important work which is now my work: spreading the happiness.
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During summer breaks on her seven seasons working as Carol on the smash hit The West Wing, Ms. Fitzgerald embraced an ingrained passion for shedding light in the dark corners of the spirit coining the term 'Actorvist' to accommodate worlds that are often impossible to bridge as her deep commitment to service and her belief in performance to reveal the truth, projecting light transcended definition. Acting embodies the need to act inherent in Activism. Current Senior Director for Justice for Vets Ms. Fitzgerald is re-framing a powerful movement to reclaim the lives of Veterans acting out of the traumas caused by their service by utilizing the justice system to return our heroes to their rightful place in our communities, amplifying a movement to support and honor those that have served our country.
Celebrity offers a particular platform of opportunity to lead by example, to broadcast messages that matter, to bring light to areas that have to long been cast in the dark and silent shadows of oppression, to lead so others might follow and to act in the spirit of determination for new tomorrows that are better than today in the health and welfare of our societies.
When asked what it is like to live in both worlds, that of the Artist and that of the Activist, Melissa Fitzgerald at a recent event at Warner Bros. with heartfelt integrity does not hesitate… "Inherent in the Actor is the root of to act. To be in action to what wants to live in the moment. It isn't enough to act the part, there is work to be done and being in action to serve those in need is completely necessary in our global mission to live in effectiveness and leave a path so others might know the way so deeply ingrained that loving change is inevitable and right action is the inner working of the spirit of those who have come before us."
Speaking at NCMR "A Roadmap for Change," of the National Conference for Media Reform Ms. Fitzgerald speaks eloquently on the matter "When people say to me, it is hard to know where to start, there is only one answer. You start where you are. With what you have."
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Melissa Fitzgerald coined the word Actorvist to represent the intersection point of a lifetime commitment to service and how performing universal archetypal stories heal the heart and deliver the truth in imaginary situations. In living this intersection point she represents the real deal in both worlds.
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Senior Hillary Clinton Supporter Blames "Stupid White People" for Trump Success in Polls
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after working as the Battleground States Director for President Barack Obama's reelection campaign in 2012, posted a comment to Twitter Monday that blamed "stupid white people" for the success in the polls of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, calling them "the worst".
Stewart was reacting to Trump moving into the lead over Democrat rival Hillary Clinton in several post-Republican convention polls released Monday.
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I really appreciate everyone's understanding as I took a couple of days off from blogging. I'm not completely better yet, but at least the doc procedure is over, my memory is back – haha, getting knocked out on purpose is a little scary! – and the results should be revealed before this week is over. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Bobby also appreciated all of the birthday wishes! I think he had a lot of fun yesterday – we played golf and went to Benihana for a super meal – you can't not leave that place feeling stuffed. It's one of those Japanese restaurants where they cook right in front of you on a hot grill. So many lovely courses, and at the end we had some raspberry sorbet and the waiters sang "Happy Birthday" Oh, and I think he liked my present, too! I got him some seasons of The Office on DVD – it's going to be our next marathon DVD adventure…once Lost is done, of course!
I took him to the airport this morning so that he could head home and spend one last week with his family. I can't believe that classes start almost one week from today! I feel slightly behind on the times since many of you are already in the swing of things, but that doesn't mean I want it to start 😉 Although senior year will be a lot of fun.
So enough rambling, I've got some food to share – k?!
I had a mug of Coffee Cocoa this morning while driving to the airport.
Yet another mug that described how I felt at the time I drank out of it, since Bobby oh-so-conveniently scheduled his flight so that we left the house at 6:30 am 😉 Boys…what part of BEAUTY SLEEP do they not understand? Sheesh! I kid, I kid…
When I got back from the airport, my mom informed me that we were playing golf yet again. Not that I'm complainin' – I soak up every chance I get while I'm at home! I quickly fueled up for the round with a bowl of Greek yogurt.
I used 1 cup of Fage 0% – 22g of protein, I love it! – a Blueberry ZBaR and 1 tbsp. of Barney Butter. I think this bowl fills me up just as much as oatmeal – hurray!
On the golf course, I started to get a little hungry near the end of the front nine, so I pulled out an extra special snack: a PB Cookie Larabar!
So then it turned out that by the time the round was over, I wasn't very hungry for lunch. Blame it on the still-sore stomach I wanted to make sure I ate something though, so I had a small piece of cranberry bread that we found at a local bakery, topped with a shmear of more Barney Butter!
I suppose this was the equivalent to a spaced out lunch. In any case, it filled me up for a while. A few hours later, I had a fresh pluot when my tummy rumbled again.
Another Papa Bender creation! I swear I have eaten more red meat in the past two weeks than I have in the past year! My dad loves to pair red wine with steak, and that's what we enjoyed this evening.
The meal included flank steak, which my dad seasoned with red and ground pepper, red wine, Worcestershire sauce and onion salt.
There was also some broccoli, which I topped with miso sauce for a bit of flavor.
And last but certainly NOT least, WATERMELON! Would you believe it if I told you that it's my favorite fruit, but this is my first time having it all summer long?!
I definitely had some more after this picture It was juicy and delicious!
And to round out the meal, a glass of red wine – a cabernet from Columbia Crest.
And a Sunday evening would not be complete without a little ice cream…
I'm almost out of pumpkin ice cream! I really hope that they have it back at school.
Question: I am very nearly out of space in my WordPress media library. I guess that's what taking several photos from many angles will do to ya 😉 Has anyone else had this problem? Do I have to purchase a space upgrade? It kinda stinks because if I delete photos, they're gone forever and if I happened to link them to my blog, that picture will no longer work. I made that mistake during the early days of the blog, and now some of my earliest posts don't have pictures that work! Long story short – does anyone have any advice?
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Terrific set, Andrew. Thanks for sharing.
Andrew, nice shots from the 28mm! Boy, you go through quite a few lenses in one short stop over ;-) I'm too lazy to do that.
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Two more with ZM18 from the Canadian badlands...
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Mike, that's the funniest picture I've seen in a while XD GREAT capture The shot of the kid and his bike is quite nice too!
Lloyd, that 6-shot panorama is gorgeous... the colours, the depth!
Tying into that, Gary, I really like those two you posted... I wish I had an eye for landscapes.
Andrew, I wish I could capture Hong Kong as you did. I'm always afraid of taking cityscapes and landscapes... I don't know how to shoot them. I'm having a ton of trouble shooting people as well, they're just not as friendly as they are in Canada.
This is usually the first site I check in the morning because of the quality work posted here. Amazing stuff, really, because of the diverse interests of the photogs here. Too many great shots to single anyone out so I will say "awesome shots" to everyone.
Not much to say this time... well... I've got lots to say, just don't want to bore anyone XD AND I'm always short on time when I'm travelling.
I'll tell each photo's story as they appear, I guess.
Being a little scared of getting yelled at by the people I photograph, I decided to try my hand at scalefocusing and estimating distance... "shooting from the hip". I don't like the idea of it, though I must say, it's kinda fun, you never know what you're gonna get. Architecture school definitely helps with judging the distance between me and my subjects!
I took a trip to Mong Kok with my dad today. One of my favourite places. You can find everything there! I love the stores and street markets, but I like people watching the best. It's a little bit of a tourist trap there, so it's amusing watching the street vendors charge outrageously high prices for cheap goods whenever tourists come around. If anyone ever goes to Hong Kong and decides to visit Mong Kok, always ask for a discount. "What's the lowest you can go?" memorize that. I also decided to take a few photos of this one tourist who kept getting overcharged :P
There was also a block of buildings being torn down... probably to make way for a new shopping complex.
it's always this crowded on the subways... and everyone's on their phones (yes, they get signal in their subway system). Cell phones have always been a major thing in Hong Kong... everyone wants the latest and greatest... though, everyone just ends up with the same phone. Brand name goods are a status symbol there. You don't have to have good taste in fashion and tech, just expensive taste. If you can't afford it, at least follow the trend.
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Thanks for your kind words!
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Very nice, Brian. That first one is terrific. Well done.
Thankyou, makes all of the filing and polishing worthwhile!
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Lovely, Brian. I really enjoy the look of the old sonnars, with that signature bokeh! Great stuff, and well seen/processed.
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I will do a Summar/Sonnar Shoot-out soon. I found a Summar with near perfect glass, like this Sonnar.
75 years late... But will be an interesting comparison on the M9.
XD Ashwin, I need to learn how to focus efficiently on my M... still subjects are simple, moving subjects, on the other hand...
:P Such an interesting hack, Brian... I always wonder how you began doing these things! The results are lovely
Also. Big plus one on the shots in the Badlands, Gary. Jump right off the page.
here is my last of the flying shots, I like this one, focus point was her feet
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XD Lloyd, you caught me! Well, without Hillary around, I need to find other pretty girls to photograph, am I right?
Rob, I love how the focus point is at her feet... you don't normally see something like that, but it's kinda cool... after all, she used her feet to get up that high into the air!
Went back to Mong Kok today, came back with a few photos, and a new toy Will post more after they're processed!
Had a pretty good day today Went to visit the Kowloon Walled City, where my Dad used to live... then back to Mong Kok to explore the rest of it!
The Kowloon Walled City is rather interesting. A prof of mine gave a lecture on it and it captivated me. It's been demolished and turned into a park now, which is a shame. I wish I took better notes on that lecture because I forgot most of what was said about it. Well, I remember bits and pieces... though I feel as if I don't know enough about it to share on the topic. Maybe Hillary took better notes than I did and can give a little insight into this beautiful little heterotopia?
My father lived across the street from the Walled City (which was more of a block than a city), the place he lived in was a low rise apartment. "Block 23" if I picked up correctly (my cantonese isn't the best). He could pinpoint exactly where it was, though it's not there anymore. It's been replaced by a high rise residential unit. A few places in the area are starting to be replaced as well. A modern mall popped up a few blocks away from the Walled City, though the area remains much the same as it was when my dad left it.
The above isn't the best photo, though... it's kinda cool. Those cages are now illegal, but they used to serve as outdoor rooms for large families living in the small apartments. I'm currently staying in an apartment that's aproximately 700 square feet... the apartments in the Walled City area are much smaller than that. Though, families of 8 (like my dad's) inhabited those apartments. During the hot summers, people would sleep in those cages. They're illegal now because no one wants to put in the effort to repair and maintain them, they'll eventually fall with age.
Many of the stores in the area still remain! My father showed me a few of them, but the one that made him the happiest is the bakery he used to go to. He loved the eggtarts they made there
And this shot was taken at a restaurant about a block away from where my dad used to live. He also loved eating here. The place is apparently famous for it's squid balls and noodles. They're kinda like meatballs but made with squid meat. We ordered Squid Ball noodle soup and a bottle of pop for everyone, shared a plate of deep fried fish skin (a must have if any of you visit an asian noodle house) and a plate of veggies.
Mong Kok was pretty cool. It's extremely diverse. You can find anything there, technology, clothes, shoes, jewellery, pets, plants, and food. It's pretty much a tourist trap and major shopping area for mainland china residents. There are three types of people that mainly shop there: tourists, rich chinamen, and poor chinamen. I'll touch on the tourists later... the chinamen come from mainland china in packs, prepared to shop, carrying lugguage bags to store their loot. There are two types of chinamen, rich and poor. The poor ones shop here the tourists shop, buying regular things. The rich come for a very select part of the district. There's a street, about 5 blocks long, that's riddled with gold and jewellery stores. There are about 20 of the same two stores along this street. Each of them carry the same thing, and are always filled with customers. These two franchises sell gold goods and expensive jewellery. The demand for their goods is so high that one store cannot support their business, so they open more for the chinamen to spend their money in.
Oh and there's also a street with pet stores (I like animals). One of the stores was called I <3 Rabbit. It had a giant rabbit on display... it was bigger than a small dog. I couldn't take a photo of it 'cause they didn't allow photos. It could barely fit in its cage!
The tourists are mainly drawn to the district for the street markets and cheap goods, though... like I said yesterday, the local vendors usually overcharge them because tourists usually don't think of bargaining. The poor chinamen also flock to these areas, both in the street markets and the stores and buy bulk ammounts of pretty much everything (especially tech). They don't care much about the price, though they'll always attempt to bargain.
These guys were buying a cat shaped toy... the vendor and the customer kept making meow noises... didn't say anything else. Vendors do the strangest things to ensure a sale.
It made me happy seeing this scene. It's rare that you'll see a father so lovingly caring for his child
And... my father and grandma... both captivated by a show on TV. Like mother like son?
Oh. That last shot was taken with my new toy. A Zeiss 28/2.8. They have Zeiss lenses here... and for a decent price! They're impossible to find for a reasonable price in Toronto.
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A great narrative, and some wonderful pictures, Patrick. I appreciate you sharing these. I love the shot of your father with the egg tart, and that last one of him watching TV with your grandmother. The rest on good, and more than interesting, but those two really stand out for me.
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Thanks Lloyd! I have a certain standard I've set for myself. I feel that any photo I produce should have some sort of narrative and meaning to it... so it's always a pleasure to share! As long as I don't bore you guys...
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+1 on the shot of your dad with the tart
His facial expression makes him look like a kid again!
Oh, he was a kid again today XD You should've seen him running around his old neighborhood... surprisingly fast for his age
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for his age!
lol how old is he? im a sprightly 46
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Love the narrative Patrick and nice pics ryyan. First with 28 Elmarit ASPH and last two with ZM18.
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Ah robert, he's a year older than you! still very young!
Rayyan, morocco seems like a fun place to be! :P I really like the colours in that photo! It's so strange seeing that kind of contrast!
Gary, that Zeiss 18 is really impressive... and likewise with the shots. The last one has to be my favourite :P
Great work buddies !!
Patrick, stunning B&W captures from the street ! amazing stories.
Rayyan, loved your wall shot from Morocco
Gary, Excellent silhouette !
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From the Royal Holloway ! by M.ALKHAMIS, on Flickr
and here just testing my new 50mm cron
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Cool shots. That's an impressive building. And it looks like that Cron works, Mohammad. Works very nicely.
When you order fried chicken at The Skillet in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, you have to wait a little longer. It's worth the wait.
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Wow, Moh! The BW shot of the church is so full of detail! I really like it :P And that photo from the cron looks good. There's just something about leica bokeh that makes it... special.
Matt! I'm heading to Vancouver in August to see Hillary :P If we head to Seattle, I'm totally trying out The Skillet... we love fried chicken XD There's a Fried Chicken place in hong kong that sells fried chicken breast the size of both your palms side by side (full breast) for about $3CAD.
Haven't done landscapes for a while but the Monument Valley is special.
Leica M9, handheld HDR (yes, I do HDR when needed), mostly with the ZM 25/2.8 with some using the ZM 85/2 and the 35 'Lux ASPH.
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Thanks a lot , Mohammed.Originally Posted by mAlKhamis;418842
Gary, a big thank you to you.
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Richard, the second and fourth at my favourite I love looking at landscapes 'cause I can never take a good one D:
Rayyan, there's nothing wrong with a steep S I find that most of mine are too! The shot of the spices is great! The colours are amazing
(BTW, too bad you don't have the M9M yet, you could have had a barely perceptible increase in micro contrast in these shots. )
Rayyan: Add my vote here. Love the subtle separation via DOF. And as he said, amazing color.
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You have great images of Hong Kong! You capture the grittyness sp? of the place really well. The old Hong Kong is slowly disappearing, which is a real shame. I fell in love with the place in the early 90's when I first visited, now I go there often on business, but it is always a short stay - I need to spend a week or two. I will PM you on my next trip and perhaps we can meet and do some shooting! I'll bring you a can of Tim Hortons
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More great stuff from everyone. What a great thread!
Patrick, love the subway shot - very claustrophobic and like how you managed to isolate a subject.
Rayyan, love these:
Matt, lovely series. Enjoyed the processing and the subjects in isolation.
Richard, beautiful landscapes.
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