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Zoe: PhD student, School of Humanities and Social Science Postgrad Info Day Tuesday 28 September, 4.00-7.30pm National Convention Centre, 31 Constitution Ave, Canberra There s never been a better time to complete your to do list and become more qualified. UNSW Canberra provides a diverse range of flexible and career focused programs. Our staff and students will provide program advice to help you take the next step. w: pgday.unsw.adfa.edu.au e: email@example.com t: 02 6268 6000 Le r f r w ng J t r r v c D r n c r t Re S i l A e Tr v t t id l e F tgra udy [SEPTEMBER 2010] THE PUBLIC SECTOR INFORMANT 23 Sugar trap: Engineered nanomaterials are now used in many common building products and even foods, such as some brands of ice cream. has considered this guide. In the European Union in July this year, the European Commission's independent Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks issued an opinion on the scientific basis for the definition of the term ''nanomaterial''. In the United States, regulation of the nanotechno- logy industry is currently by way of the existing regulatory framework, such as the federal Toxic Substances Control Act, but there is ongoing debate as to whether there should be specific regulation of nanomaterials. However, in all likelihood, as we have seen in the case of asbestos, if evidence comes to light that exposure to certain nanomaterials has an adverse affect on health, parliamen- tarians will need to implement a health and safety regime dealing specifically with nanomaterials. Safe Work Australia's report En- gineered Nanomaterials: Feasibility of establishing exposure standards and using control banding in Aust- ralia points out that Australia has no guidance for the safe handling and control of engineered nanoparticles, and no Australian National Exposure Standards for engineered nanomateri- als. The key findings include that benchmark exposure levels may be initially adopted as guidance, with conversion into national standards when more data is available. Safe Work Australia recommends adopt- ing precautionary measures in the workplace in the handling of nanom- aterials. Safe Work Australia's second report, Engineered Nanomaterials: Investigation substitution and modifi- cation options to reduce potential hazards, found that there are methods available -- such as surface modifi- cation, particle size, control and functional group addition -- which can be used to decrease the potential toxicity of engineered nanomaterials. It has also issued a risk assessment tool for organisations involved in using nanotechnology, Work health and safety assessment tool for hand- ling engineered nanomaterials. The tool allows organisations to identify and record the kinds of nanomaterials they handle, the controls they use to limit exposure to nanoparticles -- such as protective equipment or health surveillance -- and the work health and safety issues they encounter in handling nanomaterials. The Safe Work Australia Hazard- ous Substances Regulatory Package, providing model regulations, national standards, codes of practice and guidances for a range of substances, including asbestos, inorganic lead, and carcinogenic substances, recog- nises but does not yet specifically address nanomaterials. Minimising legal risks Developing a national standard for exposure risks is a first step in managing legal risks arising from nanomaterials. Until our understand- ing of those risks is improved, Safe Work Australia recommends a cau- tious approach to using and disposing of nanomaterials. Agreeing on exposure levels is an important part of assessing the poten- tial toxicity risk of nanomaterials, and will inform the monitoring, evalu- ation and understanding of the risk, including its potential effects, and how best to mitigate it through prudent regulation. Government agencies that use or promote the use of nanomaterials should be proactive in managing the associated risks. Such actions should help government stay abreast of published research and ensure com- pliance with safety standards as they evolve. This may include adopting precautionary measures in the hand- ling of engineered nanomaterials, such as using Safe Work Australia's recently issued work health and safety assessment tool to evaluate practices and procedures, where appropriate. Christine Plevey is a special counsel and Andrew Lu is a senior associate at Minter Ellison Lawyers. Creative flair Green conscience Call us about your creative project, we offer environmentally friendly options for all your marketing, design and communications. LOGOS | WEBSITES | BUSINESS CARDS | BROCHURES 6162 4045 | firstname.lastname@example.com | www.papercut.net.au PROUD WINNER OF THE PROUD CWB Busine an oft
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Travel-and-Leisure Do you know? What is .mon thing between Madonna, Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishekh Bachchan, Liz Hurley, Praful Patel, Ravina Tandon, and Varadaraja Perumal? These all famous celebrities love Rajasthan as an ideal holiday and tourism destination. These all are among those celebrities who made Rajasthan tourism more popular on the horizon of global tourism map. Several celebrities have made their marriage ceremonies in the desert state of Rajasthan, India. Several celebrities have their holidays here in a mesmerizing way. Do you know? When the whole world was celebrating and cherishing the New Years Eve parties, the eminent pop star and actress Madonna along with her family & friends and two kids came to Rajasthan for a week long stay. They enjoy holiday here in a mesmerizing way and also enjoy the unique charm of royal Rajasthan tourism by visiting some new hamlets, villages and tourist places. According to a hotelier, after visit to undiscovered areas and villages by Madonna & her family friends, those places are now known to world. According to sources, her schedule was very secret. The schedule was so secret that even sometimes the state police did not know where and when she was going. Later, in the month of February 2008, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan also visited Rajasthan on the occasion of Abhishekh Bachchan. Abhishekh Bachchan was already in a village near Jaipur for the shooting of Bollywood Film Dilli 6 a Film by Rakyesh Om Prakash Mehra. He visited the state with his friend (a famous leader of India), his wife Jaya Bachchan, and Bahu Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. This family gathering of Bachchan family enjoyed a peaceful and mesmerizing vacation in Rajasthan the land of kings, monuments & glistering sand dunes. Rajasthan is also very famous as a royal wedding destination. Several celebrities have .anized here their marriage ceremonies and rituals. The marriage of Raveena Tandon & Anil Thadani wedding in Udaipur (the Romantic City) and the marriage of Liz Hurley & Arun Nair in Jodhpurs Umaid Bhawan Palace have been top new headlines for many news channels. Marriages of celebrities in the royal state of Rajasthan in a royal way have made Rajasthan tourism and India tourism too a very popular on the horizon of world tourism map. Recently, the marriage of Praful Patels daughter in Udaipur also has been in news. The marriage ceremonies brought people varying from Bollywood celebrities, leaders, business tycoons, and others. According to Patel, Udaipur is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and its agreeable climate, peaceful nature of the state and its generous people have made his mind to .anize wedding ceremonies in the state. The famous Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid also has made a visit to Rajasthan and enjoyed Rajasthan vacation in a mesmerizing way. He visited Udaipur one of the most romantic cities in India. Udaipur plays a prime place in a well-designed Rajasthan tours package. Famous actress from Bollywood Karishma Kapoor also visited Udaipur city in the month of February with her daughter and enjoyed boating over the serene and romantic water of picturesque Pichola Lake. Visits of celebrities have actually given a new ray of hope to those connected with tourism industry such travel agents, tour operators and hoteliers. Well if you too want to enjoy your holiday in place where celebrities also love to celebrate their vacation, visit Rajasthan. About the Author: 相关的主题文章:


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The status of school violence and bullying around the worldNew report examines the nature, extent and impact of school violence and bullying in 19 countries.
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August 17, 2018
Man embarrassed that family can't swim
The kids can put on life vests and stay in the shallow end, but I would look like a fool with those floaties on. Should we go? Is it too late for me and my family to learn how to swim?
Friday, August 17, 2018
August 16, 2018 08:54
Invitation to summer house raises questions
The girl's parents seem nice and grounded. She seems to be genuinely interested in becoming closer to my daughter. Should I let my daughter spend the weekend with them?
Thursday, August 16, 2018
August 15, 2018 09:03
Parents want child to attend medical school
Medical school is the last thing that I want to do, and my parents don't understand. I keep telling them that I don't want to go to medical school, but they aren't listening. They say I should look at my brothers and be more like them, but I don't want to be. I want to do my own thing. Why don't they understand?
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
August 14, 2018 08:50
Former homebody blossoms in new city
What should I do? Stay here in San Francisco or go home to where I am comfortable?
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
August 13, 2018 09:46
Employee wants to forget what she saw
DEAR HARRIETTE: I work at a law firm in New York City. Recently, I was working late on a case, so I went out to get dinner. When I got back to the office, I heard a strange sound coming from my boss's office. I was worried -- I'm a 25-year-old single woman -- so I peered into the office.
Monday, August 13, 2018
August 12, 2018 12:31
Boyfriend's ex makes passes at family functions
DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend is friends with his ex-girlfriend -- not because they want to be friends, but because their families are friends. They grew up together, and their families are extremely close. He dated this girl for two years before they broke up. I met my boyfriend in college, and we have been dating for just over two years.
Saturday, August 11, 2018
August 8, 2018 16:36
New author may have named too many names
DEAR HARRIETTE: I had a hard life growing up, but I have done well for myself. Many people suggested that I write a book about my experiences, and I decided to go for it -- and now I am finished. I decided to self-publish because it was too hard to find a publisher.
Thursday, August 9, 2018
August 8, 2018 15:44
Alzheimer's caregiver needs support, not judgment
I'm not sure how I feel about this. It's really none of my business, but there he was with this woman. I can't imagine what it's like to go through this. I don't want to judge him. How should I react?
Thursday, August 9, 2018
August 8, 2018 08:59
Reader angry when friend dumps his ex
I'm mad at him for not sticking it out with her. She has been through so much. I feel bad for her. Should I say anything to him?
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
August 7, 2018 08:52
Reader questions own sobriety after celebrity relapse
I think I have gotten far enough away from the lure of that life, but I wonder: If it could happen to someone like Demi, could it happen to me?
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
August 6, 2018 08:43
Sister's behavior worries high school senior
I don't want to rat her out, but I do think that she needs to calm down because I'm starting to worry about her. Do you think that I should have a talk with my sister before I get my parents involved?
Monday, August 6, 2018
August 5, 2018 09:11
Mom wants new way to share manicures with daughter
How can I keep up this tradition in a healthier manner?
Saturday, August 4, 2018
August 2, 2018 14:45
Student catches teacher buying drugs
Do you think I should try talking to his superior, my parents or his colleagues, or do I do my best to forget about it?
Friday, August 3, 2018
August 2, 2018 08:44
Teenage girl wants female confidante
My whole life has always been dominated by men, which was never an issue before now. I want to talk about girl things with an adult, but I don't know who to turn to.
Thursday, August 2, 2018
August 1, 2018 08:56
High school senior doesn't want to attend college
I don't want to go to college. I know that everyone would advise me to go, but I don't want to. When I talk about this with my parents, they don't listen because they think it's ridiculous. I don't know what would genuinely make me want to go. Is it that terrible that I don't want to get a college degree?
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
August 31, 2018 08:47
Husband questions staying together for the kids
I want to do what is best for my family, which I think would be staying together with my wife, but I am unsure of how much longer my heart can bear this relationship. Any words of advice?
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
July 30, 2018 09:03
Recent graduate having trouble landing a job
I've had internship experiences and did well in school, but can't seem to find anything. It's embarrassing when people ask me what I've been up to and I have to say I'm looking for work. Am I ever going to get a job?
Monday, July 30, 2018
July 29, 2018 09:05
Parents' fighting upsets family
DEAR HARRIETTE: My parents have been arguing a lot for the past couple of months. Although they argue, I don't think they would ever consider separating or getting a divorce. I know that it's not my place to say anything, but I am the oldest of four sisters, and I think that my parents need to change.
Saturday, July 28, 2018
July 27, 2018 09:50
Sharing about struggles helps friend feel less alone
DEAR HARRIETTE: One of my girlfriends confided in me that she is having marital struggles. I felt bad for her. Clearly, she is going through a tough time. I did my best to listen well and to talk less, but in the end, I told her that I have been having my own struggles, and if we are being honest, a few of our mutual friends have had some ups and downs of late. I didn't say this to diminish her personal issues, but it is true that for those of us who have been married for a few years (some for more than 10), stuff comes up.
Friday, July 27, 2018
July 26, 2018 10:17
Baby sitter feels uneasy around employers
I didn't get a good feeling about the parents, but the kids seem easy and adorable. Do you think I should take the job even if I don't feel comfortable around the parents?
Thursday, July 26, 2018
July 25, 2018 08:56
Don't make assumptions about wedding plus-ones
What is the proper etiquette about wedding invites? If he is one of my best friends, shouldn't I get a plus-one?
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
July 24, 2018 08:51
Reader should seek help for midlife crisis
Sometimes I don't feel like getting out of bed because it costs more for me to get up and eat, drive -- everything. I know I'm in a bad place. Can you help me?
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
July 23, 2018 08:48
Memories of husband affect dating 15 years later
My husband was a wonderful man. He was kind and attentive. I'm not saying he was perfect, but he was perfect for me. Every time I date, I hold men up to my husband as the standard. They never win the contest. How can I learn to look at them for who they are?
Monday, July 23, 2018
July 22, 2018 09:17
Divorced parents plan events poorly
I try to split up and spend time at both, but it's never good enough. I try telling them, but they don't listen to me. What do you think I should do?
Saturday, July 21, 2018
July 19, 2018 15:14
Co-worker's lunch smells horrible
I now take my lunch break outside of the office just to escape the smell. What do I do in this situation? I know it might just be me being sensitive, but I also don't want to keep having to leave the office each time my team member eats her lunch!
Friday, July 20, 2018
July 19, 2018 08:42
Binge watching causes disconnect from family
I will search around and find a show, and then discover myself asleep at the TV many hours later. I haven't been getting my housework done. Honestly, I haven't talked to my family recently. We all just do our separate things and don't communicate much. I know this probably sounds stupid, but I can't seem to stop. I come home, cook dinner, sit down and watch. What can I do to change this bad habit?
Thursday, July 19, 2018
July 18, 2018 08:43
African-American teen bullied at boarding school
I have one friend, and she helps me get through the days, but most of the time I get pushed, called names, and once I even got things thrown at me. I don't want to worry my parents, but I'm so unhappy here. What should I do?
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
July 17, 2018 08:48
Teen daughter sleeps her summer away
Should I be worried that all she wants to do is sleep? She's 14 years old.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
July 16, 2018 09:03
Mom wonders when to introduce boyfriend to adult kids
This is the first boyfriend I have had since my ex-husband, and the first man my kids will be introduced to. I need some advice regarding how I should introduce my boyfriend to my children. Where is a good setting? Do I have them meet him all together? We have been dating for three months; is now an appropriate time to have them meet?
Monday, July 16, 2018
July 15, 2018 08:49
Commuter questions where woman sits
DEAR HARRIETTE: I take the same train every morning to work. I've figured out where to stand on the platform so that the doors stop directly in front of me. I guess a lot of other people have figured out the same thing.
Saturday, July 14, 2018
July 13, 2018 09:42
Mother's lung cancer devastates daughter
DEAR HARRIETTE: My mom was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. I am trying to stay strong for her, but each day it gets harder and harder. My mom and I have always been extremely close, and when she was diagnosed, I absolutely lost it. I can't imagine losing her; I don't think I will be able to cope. It scares me to the point where I get sick over the thought of it. My siblings are also devastated by the news, but they don't seem as upset as me. My mom keeps telling me to go out and do something fun for myself, but I just want to be with her all the time. How am I supposed to do something fun for myself when I know there is a chance I could be losing my mom in a couple of months? -- Depressed Daughter, Minneapolis
Friday, July 13, 2018
July 12, 2018 11:27
Baby sitter feels uncomfortable when dad is suggestive
I told my mom, and she told me to never baby-sit for this family again. I feel bad because the mom texts me often to baby-sit for the girls. Should I tell her that I am no longer interested in watching them?
Thursday, July 12, 2018
July 11, 2018 08:58
Family has much to consider after job offer
What do you think is the best situation for my family? Stay where we are? Or leave?
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
July 10, 2018 08:54
Younger brother in the midst of midlife crisis
Do you have any idea of how I can help him? Do I intervene to prevent him from messing up his life?
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
July 9, 2018 08:51
Long-distance boyfriend's new friends cause jealousy
My boyfriend has done nothing to make me not trust him, so why does his hanging out with these women make me jealous? Am I crazy and possessive?
Monday, July 9, 2018
July 8, 2018 09:21
Co-worker's drinking habits don't make her alcoholic
She frequents the company's liquor cabinet and has a drink every day. She doesn't drink in the morning, but as soon as it's the afternoon, she pours herself a mixed drink. I feel this is abnormal, and I'm wondering if I should mention it to someone. What do you think I should do about this situation?
Saturday, July 7, 2018
July 5, 2018 14:45
Woman worried her body isn't bikini-ready
I want to be comfortable in my skin and love my body, but it's so hard when I see my friends in bathing suits. I know that I can't compare myself to other people, but how can I stop when I see skinny girls at the beach or on Instagram?
Friday, July 6, 2018
July 5, 2018 08:40
Parents don't understand why recent grad wants time off
I'm 21 and will have the rest of my life to work; I just want some time off. Do you think I would need to have another conversation with them about taking some time off for them to understand?
Thursday, July 5, 2018
July 4, 2018 09:05
Harriette pleads for hope on Independence Day
On this day that we celebrate the independence of our country, I want to appeal to the best within us.
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
July 3, 2018 08:37
Mom finding it hard to deal after brother's murder
My uncle was a single man without children, so it's just like he's gone. That's it. It's almost like he never existed. My mom can't handle it. She's been drinking a lot and crying. How can I be there for her during this hard time?
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
July 2, 2018 08:57
Reader being deported struggles to calm daughter
I am being deported back to Mexico within the next few weeks. My kids are legal citizens here, so they will be able to stay with my mother. I'm scared to leave them because who knows when I'll see them again. I have two daughters, and my youngest wants to come with me. How do I explain that she'll have a better life here, even if I'm in Mexi
Monday, July 2, 2018
July 1, 2018 10:04
Dating a student could cause problems for professor
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a sophomore in college, and I'm in a relationship with my professor. He's 27 and just graduated from grad school last year, so we're within the same age group, since I just turned 20.
Saturday, June 30, 2018
June 29, 2018 10:48
Woman upset that baby sister is engaged before her
DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm 27 years old, and I am the middle child of three girls. My sisters and I are extremely close, and we rarely ever argue. About two months ago, my baby sister got engaged to her college boyfriend. I'm trying to be happy for her, but I am struggling. I never would have thought that I would be getting married after my little sister. I know she didn't do anything wrong, but I am so upset. I feel embarrassed that she is engaged before me, and I feel embarrassed that I am even mad about the situation in the first place!
Friday, June 29, 2018
June 28, 2018 09:38
Man upset by friend hanging out with ex-girlfriend
I feel like my friend was trying to hide the fact he was going to be at a party with my ex-girlfriend. Is it irrational that I am upset about this?
Thursday, June 28, 2018
June 27, 2018 08:55
Staying late at work shows dedication to job
I've been working here only a week, but every day, most the office stays past 6. I feel awkward getting up and leaving at 6, considering I'm the only one and I'm new. Do you think I should talk to the CEO to go over my hours again?
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
June 26, 2018 08:57
Brother feeling depressed after accident
He used to be such a positive, happy person, and I want to get him back to that place, regardless of his current situation. How can I make him see that the more positive he is, the more likely he is to heal?
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
June 25, 2018 09:03
Anniversary of brother's death deserves recognition
My mom and dad struggled a lot with his death, and I want to show them that he will always be with us. What is a meaningful thing to do on the anniversary of his death?
Monday, June 25, 2018
June 24, 2018 09:25
Artist wants to follow passion and make money
I want to be an artist because it's one of the things that helps me express myself. My mother says to follow my dream, but my father thinks it's a hobby that won't help me financially. I somewhat agree with him, but it is my passion and I don't want to look back on my life and regret not following through. Is there a way to be an artist as well as have a job?
Saturday, June 23, 2018
June 21, 2018 15:12
Friend's death brings up question of condolences
I'm not quite sure what to do now. I want to show my respect. We know his family a little bit, but we only hung out at the club. His mother is still living. Would it seem odd to reach out to her? I met her once before.
Friday, June 22, 2018
June 21, 2018 08:57
Husband's conference offers opportunity for travel
Next month, my husband has a business conference in the Bahamas. I was invited to go along, but we would have to leave our kids behind. If I go, it would be the first trip without our kids since they were born. Part of me wants to go to spend quality time with my husband, but the other part of me feels an immense amount of guilt for leaving my two kids alone for a week. Both of our moms live nearby and have offered to help. What do you think I should do?
Thursday, June 21, 2018
June 20, 2018 08:53
After mom's death, daughter feels guilty for not visiting
I feel guilty about not visiting my mom as much as my other siblings, but life becomes busy. How do I get over this feeling of guilt?
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
June 19, 2018 08:48
Reader must summon courage to attend funeral
My best friend's wife's funeral is in a few days, and I can't get myself to go. Does this make me a bad person?
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
June 18, 2018 09:00
Kids will need nurturing while dad's locked up
My husband got arrested last week while we were at home. He stole money from his company. Now it's all over the news, and I'm worried about how my son and daughter are dealing with their dad being locked up. So far, the sentencing offer is for 10 years, but our lawyer is trying to bring that down. If he can't, my kids won't have their dad around. How will I be able to raise my kids alone?
Monday, June 18, 2018
June 17, 2018 09:11
World Almanac
Today is the 169th day of 2018 and the 91st day of spring.
Monday, June 18, 2018
June 17, 2018 09:10
Reader questions losing her virginity
DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm a 20-year-old virgin. I'm not ashamed of it, and it's not because of religious values -- I just have not found the right person I want to share the experience with. My friends tease me about it and tell me to just do it already, but I just don't want to. I tell my friends that I'm waiting around until I find the right guy I want to do it with, but how will I know he is the right guy? Do you think I am doing the right thing, or should I follow what my friends are saying and just "do it already"? -- Debating Celibacy, Richmond, Virginia
Saturday, June 16, 2018
June 13, 2018 11:40
Woman finds sexy photos on husband's phone
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am 52-year-old woman who has been married to my husband for over 25 years. Together, we have three beautiful and healthy children. While my husband worked, I stayed home and raised our kids. Many nights throughout the week, my husband would come home later than I anticipated. However, I did not put too much thought into it because he is in the medical profession, and I know the hours vary.
Friday, June 15, 2018
June 14, 2018 10:37
Little brother going through money problems
I try to help him out as much as I can by taking him out to eat or leaving some cash at his apartment, but he rejects my assistance. Is there a way I can go about giving him money so that he'll take it?
Thursday, June 14, 2018
June 13, 2018 09:04
Woman questions need to use labels in relationship
He does not refer to me as his girlfriend, and I do not refer to him as my boyfriend. My friends and family think this is very abnormal because of how long we've been an item. What is your take on my situation? Is this a huge red flag?
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
June 12, 2018 08:59
Mom won't go to son's wedding if ex attends
I want both my parents there, but I'm not sure how I can change my mother's mind.
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
June 11, 2018 09:05
Pregnant 18-year-old unsure how to talk to family
I'm scared to disappoint my family because I know they wanted more for me, but they will not support my decision to have an abortion if that's what I want. I'm unsure of what to do now. Should I tell them, or should I take care of this on my own?
Monday, June 11, 2018
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Reader questions why couples take breaks
I don't understand this relationship status, and I wanted to hear what your perspective on this is.
Saturday, June 9, 2018
June 7, 2018 15:02
Daughter devastated by dad's cheating
I have to tell my mom; it's not fair to her, but I don't want to be the reason they break things off. How do I ever look at my dad the same? How do I comfort my mom during this time?
Friday, June 8, 2018
June 7, 2018 09:10
Reader scared to come out to family
I'm scared to lose my family for being who I am. How should I come out to them?
Thursday, June 7, 2018
June 6, 2018 09:02
Reader wants lip injections to feel beautiful
My mother thinks I look beautiful as I am and doesn't support my decision, but I'm 18, and I can make this decision on my own. Do you think if it makes me feel more confident I should get the lip injections?
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
June 5, 2018 09:01
Reader dreads spending summer with strict mom
I want to find a job, but my mother doesn't allow it because she thinks I'm too young. How do I make her see it's necessary for me to work?
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
June 4, 2018 08:48
Father worried daughter's older boyfriend is bad for her
I want to help my daughter, but I don't know where to begin at all. Coming from her father, I want to be there for her and protect her from getting hurt, but I also don't want to seem overprotective. Do you have any advice for a father trying to talk to his daughter about a sensitive topic?
Monday, June 4, 2018
June 3, 2018 08:55
Should son postpone trip due to violence?
My son and his friends from college have all signed up for a trip to Israel after the school year ends, called Birthright Israel. With all of the protests and violence occurring on the Palestinian border, I am scared to let my son go on the trip. Although the program that he is going through has assured the parents that the trip is extremely safe and they will be taking extra precautions, I would rather my son and his friends postpone the trip.
Saturday, June 2, 2018
June 31, 2018 11:24
Reader wants to know how to comfort friend
DEAR HARRIETTE: My acquaintance "Mark" recently committed suicide. I wasn't that close with him, but we were both on sports teams -- I'm a lacrosse player, and he was on the baseball team. He was dating one of my teammates, but they broke up three months ago after being together for two years. He was one of those guys who was always smiling and had so many friends. He was the life of the party and a pretty good baseball player.
Friday, June 1, 2018
June 31, 2018 09:37
Boyfriend demands girlfriend stay in with him
I'm not sure what to do because it seems like this will be an issue for the rest of our lives if we stay together. Should I break up with him, or should I accept that I'm not allowed to go out?
Thursday, May 31, 2018
May 30, 2018 08:36
Job offer may be too good to be true
The offer sounds great, but I think it might be too much for me to uproot my entire life to move to London with a family I have known for only six months. Do you think I should take the risk and move?
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
May 29, 2018 08:51
Gymnast thinks coach isn't involved enough
How do I approach my coach about my concern for his lack of participation?
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
May 28, 2018 09:01
Parents debate sending kids to camp
Last week we had a discussion about whether to send our kids to camp for two months in the summer. I am opposed to the idea, but my wife is sure that it will be amazing for our children. What should we do?
Monday, May 28, 2018
May 27, 2018 09:39
Business burdened with poor behavior
I told her to mind her business and get back to work. I don't tolerate disrespect, and I don't want to make this situation any bigger than it already is. What should I do?
Saturday, May 26, 2018
May 24, 2018 13:51
Former tormenter reaches out to well-off reader
He hasn't directly asked me for money, but I'm sure that it was implied. I know that I can provide him with some money, but I'm still hurt from his mean words in school. What should I do?
Friday, May 25, 2018
May 24, 2018 09:27
Reader wants to help homeless population
I have discussed this idea with a few people, but they have shut me down, saying things like, "If they wanted to get off the street, they would have stayed off drugs." People don't realize that is not always the case. Any tips on how I can get my nonprofit started?
Thursday, May 24, 2018
May 23, 2018 09:07
Following dad's passing, reader must find own happiness
A few days ago, the realization finally hit me: I have done everything for my dad to make him happy. Making him happy made me happy, but since he is no longer here, finding my own happiness has been difficult. How can I become happy with myself and live for myself from here on out?
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
May 22, 2018 09:12
Potential threat at camp taints experience
I don't want them to be alarmed, but I also don't know how to bring up such a harsh topic to 10-year-olds. What should I do?
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
May 21, 2018 09:19
Mom doesn't understand why reader wants nose job
I have been saving up for five years, and I finally have enough money to get a nose job. Since I don't have any close friends, I asked my mother to come with me to the doctor's office to get a consultation. She has agreed, but she doesn't understand why I am so self-conscious about it. How can I get her understand my decision?
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Names DNA Its Marketing Agency as It Seeks to Grow Its Brand
SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwired - October 25, 2016) - As the fifth generation of the Ben Bridge Jeweler family looks to the future of the 104-year-old company, it has selected Seattle-based creative agency DNA to help tailor and evolve its communication to a new audience of consumers.
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"What struck me during this examination, of course, was the state of perfect preservation of the skeleton, the fibrous tissues of the muscles (still supple and firm), of the ligaments, and of the skin, and above all the totally unexpected state of the liver after 46 years. One would have thought that this organ, which is basically soft and inclined to crumble, would have decomposed very rapidly or would have hardened to a chalky consistency. Yet, when it was cut it was soft and almost normal in consistency. I pointed this out to those present, remarking that this did not seem to be a natural phenomenon."
Although Itigilov's body was never embalmed or mummified, it is said that his corpse still bleeds if punctured. The Buddhist monks approach him as a living person and shake hands with him. Some devotees even claim that Itigilov is still alive, only immersed in a hibernation- or nirvana-like state. "Buddhists say that only the most advanced masters can fall into some particular condition before death and purify themselves so that his dead body could not decay" [2]. Some scientists explain the state of Itigilov's body by abnormal quantities of bromine discovered in tissues and muscles.
On 23 April 2003, the Buddhist conference recognized the body of Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov as one of the sacred Buddhist objects of Russia. At that time, they laid the foundation stone for a temple entitled Itigel Khambyn ordon and consecrated to Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov. As of 2005, Itigilov's body was kept outdoors, in contact with other people, without preserving any temperature or humidity regimens.
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The Beacon Roads CC's 39.4 miles Little Mountain Time Trial in Worcestershire provided the setting for the third round of the RTTC Classic Series at Great Witley on Sunday when Philip Graves (Clifton CC York) and Claire Rose (Podium Ambition P/B Club La Santa) continued their domination of the 2016 Series, Graves notching up win number two while Rose claimed her third Series success.
The day also saw two course records go the Women's and Juniors' while Graves was just six seconds off of Matthew Bottrill's 2015 record of 1-32-29.
With 119 starting the event headquarters at Great Witley Village Hall were a hive of activity with riders warming up on rollers in the busy car parks, helpers checking tyre pressures or heading for the Village Hall attracted by the aroma of bacon rolls.
All the competitors, Men, Women, Juniors and Paracyclists faced racing the same testing distance with its many ups and downs and it was the Paracyclists who were away first. It was a mostly sunny day but a chilling wind didn't help. It was 18 year-old David Murphy (Liverpool Mercury Dolan CC) who proved the best of the Paracyclist with an adjusted time of 1-46-42. His actual time was 1-52-55. The Juniors followed on and as in round two it was Jamie Holmes (Mid Shropshire Wheelers) who proved the best, his 1-52-43 taking 1-46 off of the previous Junior course record, set by Ryan Kenworthy last year.
The Veterans headed away and once again it came down to a battle between Marc Turnbull (TORQ Performance) and Ian Holbrook (Stone Wheelers) and as at the Buxton CC event it was Turnbull who triumphed, his 1-40-30 3-19 too good for Holbrook. The Target Time competition was taken by David Hargreaves (North Lancs RC), his 1-55-19 giving him a plus of 8-21.
The Women followed on the heels of the Veterans and it was Kelly Murphy (Boot Out Breast Cancer CC) who set the early standard with her 1-50-33, which knocked 3-18 off of Ruth Eyles 2007 course record. Murphy held her place at the top of the Beacon RCC's result screen. Past winner in 2014 Liz Powell (Mike Vaughan Cycles) came in with a 1-57-58 and 2013 winner Paula Moseley (Hereford Tri Club) headed Powell with her 1-55-51 but was no threat to Murphy.
It was Claire Rose who upset the Murphy apple cart. Rose had been ploughing her way through the field and her 1-43-32 smashed Eyles' course record by 10-19. It just needed Rose's team mate Sarah Storey to finish to settle the podium places and her 1-48-24 gave her second place ahead of Murphy who completed the winning trio.
"I rode a stage race with Podium Ambition a couple of weeks ago where I just missed winning the prologue time trial by four seconds and since then I've had plenty of rest and have got good form after that stage race. Today's course suited me, I enjoyed it now I'm looking forward to the Tour of Yorkshire this coming weekend," Rose said. "After that we are off to America for a couple of stage races. Now that I'm lucky enough to being a full time cyclist I'm taking every advantage of it," Rose added.
The course was made up of two circuits, one of 16 miles the other 23 miles. The first circuit brought the riders back to Great Witley with they faced a long drag in to the wind before a descent and then the climb of Stanford Bank at 20 miles before the undulations took the riders to Ankerdine Hill with six miles to the finish.
Last off, Graves was quickly at full revs and by the time he ad those first 16 miles under his belt he had caught and passed Tejvan Pettinger (Sri Chinmoy CT) and was already two minutes up on Brett Harwood (Terry Wright Cycles). At this point Richard Bussell (AeroCoach) looked to be the biggest challenge to Graves as he had to switch out to avoid a parked car with no break in his speed in the head-wind drag through Great Witley.
Bussell took the race lead as he finished with a 1-35-13. Dean Robson (Nopinz) clocked 1-35-49, Matt Clinton (Mike Vaughan Cycles) 1-35-16; Brett Harwood (Terry Wright Cycles) 1-35-54. This left Graves and Pettinger to finish. Graves was first back and his 1-32-35 topped the lot as Pettinger finished with a 1-37-40.
A former Beacon Roads CC member, Richard Bussell said he had lost some seconds baulked by a car "but that would have made little difference to my being beaten by over 2-30, Graves'was an amazing effort," Bussell said. His next target? "The 50-mile Championship, I'm looking forward to it."
Matt Clinton was had some mechanical problems. "My tri-bars came loose, it was a bit scary on those bumpy roads," Clinton said. Pettinger also had his troubles. "My gears played up, I could only get the small gears, then it righted its self by then I had lsot too much time," Pettinger said.
Sitting on the floor, recovering and getting his breath back, Graves was disapointed that he was so close to getting the Men's course record. "Just six seconds that's all. My legs were feeling a bit heavy today, I rode most of the course yesterday but got lost and ended up in Bromsgrove", Graves said. "I did about 70 kilometres, but it was more important to know the course," he added celebrating his 11th win of the season.
Let us remember that Graves real sport is Triathlon and it is only a leg injury that has brought that to a stop. "I'm alright cycling but I can't run yet. I had a scan this week and the specialists said I should be able to run again in six weeks", Graves said. With his obvious cycling ability why not stick to it? "It all comes down to sponsorship," he said.
Next week Graves rides round four of the RTTC Classic Series in Cumbria.


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Date & nut scones with honey-raisin compote
Ever since I've been reading Enid Blyton, which I do to this day, I've always wanted to have a 'propah' English tea – tea cake, scones with jam and cream, finger sandwiches and the works! So on this lazy Sunday afternoon I thought it was high time to translate one part of that fantasy into reality, with scones. After a lot of pondering over recipes and crossing fingers… they came out just right – light, crispy on the outside and a crumbly texture. Yummy! This is definitely one of those things that I'm going to be making again, maybe with cucumber and cheese sandwiches the next time around!
Date and nut scones
2 cups of maida
5 tbsp butter, chilled
1/2 cup of cashewnuts & almonds, coarsely ground
1/4 cup of dates, chopped roughly
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 cup milk
5 tbsp demerara sugar
1/2 tsp salt
A pinch of cinnamon powder
Mix the flour, salt and sugar together in a bowl. Cut the butter into pieces with a knife and add to the flour, mix with your fingertips until the mixture resembles crumbs. Now to this, add some milk just enough to bind the dough together and also add in the nuts and dates.
Transfer the dough to a floured, flat surface and knead well for a minute. Shape into cylindrical rolls and cut into rounds, you can also use a cookie cutter. Place them on a greased baking tray, use a pastry brush to coat with some milk, sprinkle sugar and bake for 10-15 mins at 180 deg C. Allow them to cool on a wire rack and transfer to an air-tight container.
|The scones cooling down and yes, the half you see in the corner is my 'artwork'!
Honey-raisin compote
1/2 cup raisins
3 tbsp honey
Cinnamon stick, cardamom and clove – 1 each
A splash of grape squash
Boil the water in a saucepan and when it simmers add the raisins and spices, allow them to double in size. Then add the honey and grape squash. Simmer till it reduces in quantity and becomes sticky. Remove from the heat, take out the spices and serve with the scones. You can also use this as a topping for ice creams.


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Bollywood's super film production house Yash Raj Films is apparently launching Pakistani Star Ali Zafar's younger brother Daniyal Zafar in among its forthcoming film. Ali has appeared in tow big YRF movies Mere Brother Ki Dulhan Or Kill Dil in 2014.
Ali Zafar's brother to be launched by Yash Raj Films
Based on press reports, Aditya Chopra met Danyal Zafar at Kill Dill's Set and made a decision to offer him significant debut.
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The standout of this outfit is the Todd Snyder Double Layer Popover Sweatshirt In Black. The sweatshirt is made from a dual fold jersey with an elevated heather texture. It also features kangaroo pockets, and a full-size hood, with a hand-tied cotton tubular tape drawstring. We've paired this outfit with a slub oxford from Alex Mill, and J. Crew's New Balance 1400 sneakers in raw steel. This outfit is perfect for the coming season.
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Dog barking problem solved
There is nothing new with dogs barking. Dogs bark. It is part of their normal and natural communication and behavior. Dogs can bark for appropriate and good reasons, such as when strangers approach our house, they hear an odd noise, or they are herding sheep. Most of us want our dogs to be "watch dogs" and alert us to anything unusual.
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My Dog Barks- 3
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Curious about barking reasons- 9
There are still reasons left? – 10
Camp barking- 11
Training a Dog yourself the easy way- 12
What about a watch dog- 13
Dog vs. the neighbors -14
Uh oh puppies- 15
I could only tolerate so much- 16
Me and my dog- 17
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Replace the causeway
Posted by Radin87 at 11:40 PM
HRH the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni almarhum Sultan Iskandar al-Haj addressed his hope to the Federal Government to review the plan of building a new bridge to replace the current causeway. Previously, the plan of building the bridge was stopped by the Federal Government even though 5% of the project was already constructed. Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said, the government will review the plan again.
The idea of replacing the causeway with a new bridge was started by the Prime Minister at that time, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. It is to solve the traffic congestion problem in the area. The new bridge plan value is about RM600 million. Johorean Menteri Besar, Datuk Abd Ghani Othman said, the construction of the new bridge is to meet the demand of today society. And on top of that, the building of the bridge will open the waterway in the straits and ships can sailed through the Tebrau Straits to reach the South China Sea.
Jambatan Indah
Jambatan Indah is the name of the new bridge that will be built to replace the causeway. At first, the project was supposedly a straight bridge from Johor Bahru to Woodlands, Singapore. Nevertheless, the Singaporean Government reluctant to replace the bridge and thus, led the idea to crooked bridge to be built instead of straight one. Nevertheless, when the bridge is under construction, the Malaysian Government under Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi stopped the project.
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Coming Together To Improve Cancer Care
Cancer treatment at Cleveland Clinic's main campus can take patients on a fragmented journey—from its main four-story Taussig Cancer Institute, to the Gamma Knife Center three blocks away, to radiation oncology in yet another building, and then across campus for surgery services. The splintered set-up also spreads out clinicians, care teams, and support services, making it difficult to deliver a team-based approach.
Compounding the problem is the fact that—like many systems across the country—its cancer patient volumes are growing. The National Cancer Institute reports an estimated 1.6 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2015, with the most common types projected to include breast, lung, bronchus, prostate, colon, rectum, and bladder cancers.
To address these issues, Cleveland Clinic broke ground in 2014 on a $276 million project that will create one central facility for outpatient cancer care. The new 377,000-square-foot building will include 126 exam rooms, 98 infusion chairs, six linear accelerators, designated space for Phase I clinical trials, and expanded patient services such as genetic counseling.
"When you look at cancer care as a whole, people are leaning toward a multidisciplinary care model where you're bringing all the services to patients," says Shannon Faulhaber, director of strategic growth for Cleveland Clinic's Taussig Cancer Institute in Cleveland. "Surgeons, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and all the other support staff are really centering their care on the patient rather than having the patient travel to all the different areas."
And Cleveland Clinic isn't alone. As more organizations adapt to meet rising demand for more integrated, one-stop outpatient services, they're renovating or building new facilities that also incorporate the latest technologies and still offer choices to patients during their treatment experience.
Under one roof
Treatment for cancer has long focused on a multidisciplinary approach, and today's environments are better supporting those efforts with improved layouts and operations that allow for multiple tenants, care teams, and support services. At Cleveland Clinic's new building, care will be organized by disease type on three floors, each with its own exam and infusion rooms. Faulhaber explains that this will allow physicians, caregivers, geneticist teams, social workers, and others in the field "to have direct access to the patients and keep the patient in one setting so they're not traveling throughout the building for their care."
Likewise, the UW Cancer Center at ProHealth Care in Pewaukee, Wis., opened in August with medical and radiation oncology, lab, pharmacy, and expanded cancer rehabilitation services. The design team, which included CannonDesign (Baltimore), consulted with a patient advisory council to get input on patient wants and needs for a modern, patient-centered cancer facility.
One of the ideas that came out of that process was an interconnected exam and consultation room that would allow private consultations between patients, families, caregivers, and the support team. Then, if a patient requires an exam, the family can stay in the consult room while the patient and caregiver go into the adjoining room.
On the provider side, we wanted to have nonclinical space to have a conversation with a patient, because not all visits have an exam," says Pam Kleba, construction project manager for ProHealth Care. "It also recognizes that patients want to be close to their support system."
Jason Schroer, principal and office director at HKS (Houston), says he's also seeing a need for hybrid consult spaces where multidisciplinary teams can meet, whether in person or using telemedicine.
"When you begin to integrate things like a nutritionist or social care, you have teams of four, five, or six different caregivers and so you need enough space to accommodate those people and the technology to have conversations in real-time," he says.
Providers are also using new building projects to free up space within their main hospitals by consolidating cancer services in outpatient locations. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) was experiencing a capacity issue when it decided to shift its outpatient operative cases off its main campus to a new freestanding outpatient surgery center in Manhattan, which will open in early 2016.
Dr. Brett A. Simon, director of Memorial Sloan Kettering's Josie Robertson Surgery Center, says the building is designed for short-stay populations, with the case mix expected to be about 70 percent traditional outpatient and 30 percent ambulatory extended-recovery patients who may need to spend more time in recovery but don't need a full inpatient stay. "If patients don't need to stay in the hospital, they are better off at home. Secondarily, shorter stays reduce costs for those procedures," he says.
The approach required a new care model, so MSK worked with Perkins Eastman (New York) and Icrave (New York) to replace its traditional open recovery rooms with private rooms. "We move the patients once from the OR to their post-op room, and adjust the resources to meet the patient's changing needs," Simon says. "It reduces the number of transfers and handoffs and it enables incredible continuity of care."
To further promote recovery, the layout is designed to encourage ambulation with hallways arranged in a figure-eight with an "oasis" area in the center, where patients can mingle with staff or family members or grab a bite to eat. "We don't want patients to think that they're bed-bound invalids but rather recovering people on their way to independence, so we're going to get them out of bed and have them go get their breakfast," he says.
Choice is key
Many designers and providers agree that an important goal for new projects should be creating a sense of choice for patients who are facing a life-altering diagnosis. And one area where that's driving significant change is in infusion spaces. A decade ago most chemotherapy treatments were done in an open room that housed nothing more than chairs and IV poles, while today there's more variety in room arrangements, from private to semiprivate to open bay to outdoor settings. Providers are also outfitting these spaces with patient-centric features, such as entertainment centers, views to the outdoors, and comfortable furniture options, as well as making space for family members and friends to stay nearby.
Julianne Fritz, northern Colorado regional director of oncology services and interim associate administrator for Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and Programs at Banner Health (Gilbert, Ariz.), says during the recent renovation and expansion of Banner's cancer care facility at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colo., the provider switched from an open infusion bay to a pod system, but kept three private infusion spaces. Each of the four pods is divided by half walls with semitransparent glass tops and includes four to five chairs and a decentralized nurses' station, all
owing for quick contact between nursing staff and patients. "Our thought process has changed," she says. "We still want patients to interact as they want to, but really, for the patient experience, they need to be in a more private area and they need to have better support space for caregivers or family members who are coming in with them."
In some cases, facilities are updating these settings based on customer feedback. For example, ProHealth switched its infusion model from all-private to a mix of private and grouped bays when patients expressed a desire for both at its new facility. "They wanted privacy, but they also wanted the ability to have a conversation with another patient or create their own support network with another patient," Kleba says. Furthermore, patients are given seating choices, including a daybed or recliner in the open bay areas and a bed or recliner in the private rooms.
Feedback from patients at Cleveland Clinic took that organization down a different path, with the urban facility moving from its current open-room pod structure to 98 private and semiprivate chemotherapy infusion rooms in its new building. Faulhaber says the major difference between the two options is that the private rooms will have a shared bathroom between two suites while the semiprivate rooms will access restrooms in the hallway.
Supporting services
Another evolution in cancer center design is a focus on providing more patient support and complementary care services alongside clinical offerings. Faulhaber says that during planning for Cleveland Clinic's new building, space was purposely designated for such amenities as a wig boutique with fitting rooms and private viewing areas, a prosthetic room staffed by a therapist, and a shared art therapy and yoga room with direct access to an outdoor courtyard. These services are located on the first floor along with the lab and retail pharmacy so that patients will see them and know to use them during their visits. "One of the things that we found when we visited other cancer centers is that if you have the services removed from the main patient flow, they don't go out of their way to find them," Faulhaber says.
Facilities are also designing better spaces for information and patient navigation services to support patients and families during the treatment process. Fritz says one of the goals during Banner Health's renovation project was to consolidate its business functions into an easily accessible area. "Oftentimes as healthcare providers, we focus more on the clinical aspect, technology, and the patient experience, and we've overlooked the business aspect. Patients and families worry about that," she says. "Navigating through healthcare insurance, copays, registration, and HIPPA guidelines—all of those are critically important."
While there are space implications in making room for more wellness and support programs, HKS' Schroer says that more clients are realizing they not only benefit patients and families but can also be a brand differentiator. "They see a return on investment in terms of patient satisfaction and just a better experience for patients," he says.
The expansion of these on-site service offerings along with the continued push for team-based care will continue to evolve cancer care facility design with a focus on creating more types of integrated spaces in the future. "Medicine is becoming more precise and personal and will require very specific treatment plans for every individual," Schroer says. "This personalization will require more expertise and specialization, which will require a larger care team and perhaps more treatment options. To maintain a coherent treatment plan and provide the utmost convenience to patients, these services will need to be in one place."
Anne DiNardo is senior editor of Healthcare Design. She can be reached at email@example.com.
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A/N: I usually don't write fluff. If you've read my other stuff, you should know this by now. I also love Sirius/James so much that it's rare that I do Sirius/Remus. However, my friend drew me the most amazing picture (which when she gives me, I shall take a picture of and put it on DeviantArt or something so you may see), and she loves Sirius/Remus. I figured the least I could do for her is make her a fluff. :) So, here's the outcome. It isn't my best work, but it's okay for my first fluff (in my opinion). Enjoy.
Disclaimer: I am sadly not the most amazing person on planet (AKA JK Rowling). I am merely her devoted fan. :)
Sirius Black was in a terrible mood. It was easy for Remus to see that, and although he could tell that something was indeed wrong, he knew better than to ask. After all, last time he did, Sirius had mistakenly sent set of books flying at his head. Or so everyone had said. The only thing he could remember was waking up that the Hospital Wing with Madame Pomfrey's puckered face staring over him.
Yet as he watched Sirius sulk all alone, Remus couldn't help but find himself hovering above Sirius and tapping him lightly on the shoulder. "Padfoot, what's wrong?" Although his voice was strong and he faced the fathomless, grey eyes, his actual courage was far from that. A grunt was his only response. The boy seemed content with soaking in his misery, and obviously preferred it to a friend's company.
Still, he had gotten this far (as it did take courage to face a moody Padfoot), and he found that his stubborn pride for persevering kept him standing there. Yet, he couldn't help but give a wary eye at the rocks beside his best mate. Somehow he feared they might end up with the same fate as the misused pile of books. "Well, are you planning on telling me?" He leaned down to place his hands lightly on his friend's shoulders.
"Are you?" he repeated. Shoulders hunched over in a half-hearted attempt to push Remus off, and straggly black hair fell in front of his eyes. "You could at least say something."
"Go away," he mumbled, though Remus could tell he was attempting to suppress a grin.
"Maybe you should try a 'Hello, Moony, nice to see you, too' or 'Why, I'm glad you're concerned, Remus!' or even a 'Well, you see here…' You might find that people don't tend to get angry as often." This time Sirius was unable to keep his lips from twitching upward. With an air of self-satisfaction, Remus sat down beside his troubled friend.
"I don't care what other people think." His voice was gruff, and although he didn't let the smile fade completely, with a sigh, he set his chin against his kneecaps, as he had drawn his legs up to his chest. With stormy eyes, he gazed out at the lake as if the source of all his problems lay there, and maybe – just maybe – if he glared for enough time, it might magically disappear. And he didn't say a word.
"Sirius…" His friend jumped, as though he hadn't expected Remus to speak, though he looked oddly at the arm placed around his shoulder more than anything else. There was a red tinge to his face as he faced Moony, though other than that, his expression was inscrutable. It didn't stop Remus from attempting to read it.
"Remus," Sirius started, and from his tone of voice and the use of his actual name Remus could tell he was being serious.
"Do you ever…" Eagerly, Moony leaned forward, glad to be helping his friend. After all, he had always had a bit of a soft spot for Sirius, and though he wouldn't admit it to anyone, he had fancied him. Everyone else gushed about James, and Remus could see why – he had pretty eyes and a rebellious attitude to match – but to him, no one was more beautiful than Sirius. And as much as he hated admitting it, he hated even more how ridiculously cheesy it sounded. How many times had he scorned girls and their obsession with romance novels? This wasn't any girl either; Gods, it was one of the Marauders!
But then Sirius faltered. "Never mind." Without another word, he was glaring once more at the undulating waves of the lake.
"Come on, Padfoot, you can tell me anything." A whine entered his voice, and he tugged at his arm, wide brown eyes matching the expression of his pouted lips. Then, he laid his head on his friend's shoulder, never breaking eye contact.
"Oh, bollocks. This wouldn't make things awkward, would it?" And with that, Sirius firmly planted his lips on the mousy-haired boy. And it was quick and simple, nothing gushy or passionate, but it was a spur-of-moment kiss, and no matter what kind of kiss it was, it still was a kiss.
When he pulled back, Remus gave a sheepish grin, and mumbled, "Not at all, though I'm sure those first years would beg to differ." True to his words, a group of first years standing several meters away stared at them with all equally shocked expressions. "You don't think they'd tell, would you?"
"Oy, first years!" The girls all took a step back as Sirius gave them a menacing glare. His temper was infamous. "I'm sure I could find a great memory spell to work on you if anyone happens to hear a whisper of a rumor. Of course, I'm not sure how skilled I am at them, so if someone happens to accidentally have her memory erased a few years, we wouldn't be able to blame it on me." His pompous grin said it all, and the girls fled. "It's my good looks that intimidated them, right?" Remus couldn't help but laugh, glad to see his - could he call him only a friend after that - feeling better.
"Definitely. They want you; they need you. And - oh, the drama - they can't have you." He felt unusually giggly, and finally understood why girls behaved the way they did sometimes. Then again, he was a guy, so he assumed it should be at least somewhat different. "You know, if we don't want anyone to see us…" Suddenly thinking it might not be the best idea, he trailed off.
"You were thinking of the Shrieking Shack, weren't you? At least, I think that's what people have begun call it these days." There was a knowing grin plastered on Sirius' face.
"You know me too well."
"It's me we're talking about, after all."
"Someone's full of himself." Remus jokingly punched his friend in the arm before walking toward the Whomping Willow. When Sirius didn't follow, Moony turned to face him, and saw a bemused smirk on his face. "What?"
"Nothing, it's just seems that James and I had a good influence on you. I'm impressed. But going to the extreme of shirking your Head Boy responsibilities…" He gave Remus a look of mock disapproval.
"I am not. And, well, you're one to talk about trouble!"
"Who said anything about trouble?" A mysterious glint shone in his eyes. "But enough talk." Jogging to meet with Moony, Padfoot extended a hand. "Milady." Ignoring the outstretched palm, the werewolf ran on.
The grounds were fairly empty at this time of the day, as who had any will to wander outside right as the sun rose? Most people would have been in bed, snuggled amidst pillows and blankets and away from the morning dew. In fact, the two would have normally been in bed, but one had wandered out and the other had silently followed.
With a quick look around, Sirius transfigured, the same smirk plastered on his new lips. And with quick bounds (as he wasn't usually the one to press the knot) he made his way forth, leaving the tree to shudder to a halt. Down the hole he went, Remus eagerly following.
"It's warm in here."
"Anything's warmer than outside. Bloody hell, it's freezing." The Animagus rubbed his arms as if to prove a point. "So, why did we come in here again?"
"I guess to avoid any other pesky teenage girls pressing their faces in on our personal bubbles. Not that there are that many people outside." He sighed, and shook his head. "Either I'm mad or dreaming." There was another brief pause. "Gods, I sound like a character from a cheap airport romance novel."
"A what?"
"A romance novel. I knew you didn't read Padfoot, but –"
"No, you bloody idiot! I know what a romance novel is. What's an air port?" The other Gryffindor couldn't help but laugh at the awkward way he pronounced the foreign, all-too Muggle word.
"It's this place where people go to ride airplanes. Those are – ummm – a bit like a metal contraption with wings that people use to fly. It's hard to explain."
"Muggles can fly? Not even wizards can do that!"
"It's not like that. I guess it'd be a bit like a weather-resistant broomstick built to carry many people." He shrugged his shoulders, and each paused, letting the silence settle once more.
"You don't hate me because I kissed you, right?" Remus beamed brightly at Sirius.
"I wouldn't be here if I did, now would I?"
"Well, I guess not." Still, he looked skeptical.
"You didn't kiss me out of some teenage angst, did you Padfoot? Because if you did, I swear I'll…" He had no threat he could come up with, at least nothing on the spot like that.
"You'll stutter at me? I'm terrified already."
"But did you?" He couldn't help but hold his breath. How could he not? Sirius was his friend, and it was – in spite of everything – early. Perhaps Padfoot hadn't been thinking properly, and now he regretted it. Had he been the one to start the kiss? A blush settled across his face, and he buried it in his hands.
"No, I love you, Remus," he murmured, and his voice was earnest. Moments later, however, his brow furrowed. "You're right; we do sound like a badly-written romance novel." Remus laughed and looked at his more-than-friend with twinkling eyes. "Well?"
"Well what?"
"You know, for someone who is obsessed with getting all O's, you're pretty thick. Isn't this the part where you say, 'I love you, too'?"
"Oh, right." With that he pulled Sirius close to him and wrapped his arms protectively around his waist. Their lips were centimeters apart, close enough that Remus' heart fluttered like a butterfly's wings and his grin was all too foolish. He closed the small gap between them and their lips melted together. Sirius immediately embedded his hands into the werewolf's hair, drawing their faces closer together as mouths parted. Tongues dashed through, madly dancing and wrestling, passion pushing back all thoughts of reason. The only part separating their bodies was the fabric of their robes, and it took burning, constricted chests, pained from lack of breath to pull them apart. "I love you, too," he concluded, breathless.
"Much better." He gave that goofy grin which Remus loved all too much. His hair weaved beautiful patterns in front of his face, irresistibly drawing Remus' hands just to push it back. And so he did as he looked into the clouded grey eyes.
"Sorry, I don't know what got into me." A pink tinge spread through his face.
"Oy, I'm not complaining." A pause, not awkward, but silence none-the-less lay over them for a moment. "When did you start to…fancy me?"
"Pretty much since I met you. I don't think I believed it until I third year."
"Why? What happened third year?"
"Erm, nothing particular." His tone of voice and the further deepening of the blush only told that he was lying.
"Oh, come on Moony. We just snogged; you can tell me anything."
"Nothing happened. I just realized."
"Someone's a terrible liar." A cocked eyebrow accompanied the penetrating gaze.
"I started dreaming about you, okay! There, I said it."
"Well, I am a frequent visitor in many people's sexual fantasies." His grin was even cockier.
"Oh, sod it." He paused as Padfoot released a fittingly bark-like laugh. "Don't tell me you don't do it too."
"Well, I will admit I do look pretty sexy, and it's not to say I don't dream about it sometimes, but I prefer not revealing such lovely dreams about myself. I find it a bit vain." At Moony's angered glare, he sighed and corrected himself. "Yes, I've dreamed about you, too. Oh, don't look so smug about it!"
"Right, because you were so modest."
"I'm only telling the truth. I'm sure some girls have odd fantasies where you read them Hogwarts, a History or something."
"Don't you know how to compliment a lad? My heart melts into a puddle at the thought."
"Well, Alice supposedly fancied you before she started dating Frank." Remus seemed to think this over for a moment.
"She's cute, but she's no Sirius Black."
"I would hope not!" He ran his fingers through his mane-like black hair. "She's a bit more lacking than I am in the looks department."
"You sound like a pompous git." He pecked the Animagus on the lips so that smile met smile. "But she undoubtedly is. When did you start liking me, by the way?" He smirked as Sirius looked back, annoyed. "You didn't think you were going to escape that question, did you?"
"I may or may not have liked you from the beginning." He refused to meet Moony's gaze as he gave an exasperated sigh.
"Then why didn't you say anything?"
"I thought you wouldn't like me." The sentence flew out as quickly as if it were one word. Still, Remus had understood what he had said.
"Merlin, daring to show your human side, Padfoot? People might start realizing that you're not as big of a prat as they thought you were. And we wouldn't want even more girls chasing after you," he murmured protectively.
"Why are you out here?" The question suddenly had popped into Sirius' mind.
"Well, I went downstairs to see how you were doing on your homework, and you were just leaving the Common Room. So, I followed you. You?"
"Promise not to laugh?"
"I was thinking about how you used to help me, and then I thought about you and how you probably would never care. It's ironic, isn't it?"
"Just a bit."
"Wait, what time is it?"
"Probably time for us to leave. So, do you plan on telling James and Peter?"
"Why not!"
Hand-in-hand they made their way out of the tunnel and back to the castle. The doors creaked open, and they silently made their way up to the Gryffindor tower. It was difficult not to giggle, and as they went up the staircase, they found themselves bursting into silent laughter. And by the time they had entered the room, giggles had escalated into full-blown chokes.
"Imagine their faces when we tell them!" Sirius grinned.
"Tell us what?" James sat propped up, and Peter as well, though Prongs had been the one to ask the question.
"He kissed me," Remus chuckled, giddy like a young girl.
"Knew it! You owe me five galleons." James grinned at Peter.
"Git…" Wormtail seemed less than thrilled.
"You bet on whether this would happen?" Moony and Padfoot seemed to hold the amount same enthusiasm as Wormtail.
"Come on, it was obvious that you guys liked each other."
"Glad you explained this to us." Indeed, they made quite a couple. Remus' pale skin starkly contrasted Sirius' tanned one, though they both spent the same amount of time in the sun. The werewolf seemed weakly compared to his Animagus' robust, eye-drawing shape. Mousy-brown locks seemed pale in comparison to the coal-black hair. The only thing similar in appearance were the eyes, brown for Moony and a hazel of a shade not too different. Despite all this, they seemed to fit together, as only a werewolf and bear-like dog could.
"We can probably go to eat breakfast soon." Peter looked hopeful about the thought; he was hungry, as always.
They made their way down, the four Marauders now a couple and two odd ones out. Yet while there weren't as many people around, those who saw them knew already. And from the giggling faces of the first years that they had seen, they figured the secret hadn't been well-kept, not that it was much of a surprise. It didn't stop Sirius from being angry, however.
"I thought I told you to keep your mouths shut." And Sirius Black was furious indeed. "I said you couldn't blame me if I happened to overreact."
"Sirius…" Remus had followed him, and now grabbed his arm in a attempt to hold his temper back.
"Geroffe me." Padfoot attempted to push him off. So, in a desperate attempt to distract him, the werewolf grabbed him and kissed him. A tinge of pink spread through his face, though the girls seemed to highly enjoy it; in fact, one even squealed. When he pulled back, Sirius had lost all will of a fight.
"Let's go back to Wormtail and Prongs," he muttered in a drowsy voice, almost sounding as if drugged. It was comical for Moony to watch.
"You know what," Remus whispered.
"You should get angry more often." And with that they walked back to their friends.


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