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Friday evening August 30
Saturday evening
Thursday evening
Opening response
Favor us, Lord, and deliver us.
Lord, come quickly and help us.
Prayer of thanksgiving
Blessed are you, Lord God, creator of day and night:
to you be praise and glory forever.
As darkness falls you renew your promise
to reveal among us the light of your presence.
By the light of Christ, your living Word,
dispel the darkness of our hearts
that we may walk as children of light
and sing your praise throughout the world.
Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Blessed be God forever.
That this evening may be holy, good and peaceful,
let us pray with one heart and mind.
Silence is kept.
As our evening prayer rises before you, O God,
so may your mercy come down upon us
to cleanse our hearts
and set us free to sing your praise
now and forever.
In the Midst Do Thou Appear
Charles Wesley
In the midst do thou appear,
Lord, reveal thy presence here!
Sanctify us now, and bless;
Breathe thy Spirit, give thy peace.
While we walk with God in light,
God our hearts doth still unite,
Sweetly each with each combined
In the bonds of duty joined.
Father, still our faith increase:
Cleanse from all unrighteousness,
Thee the unholy cannot see;
Make, oh make us meet for thee!
Mutual love the token be,
Lord, that we belong to thee,
Only love to us be given,
Lord we ask no other heaven.
Confession of sin
Come, Holy Spirit of God,
and search our hearts with the light of Christ.
Our Lord Jesus Christ said:
The first commandment is this:
'Israel, listen! Our God is the one Lord,
and you must love the Lord your God with all your heart,
with all your being, with all your mind,
and with all your strength.'
The second is this: 'You must love your neighbor as yourself.'
No other commandment is greater than these.
All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commandments.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.
After a period of reflection
Come, let us return to the Lord and say:
Lord our God,
in our sin we have avoided your call.
Our love for you is like a morning cloud,
like the dew that goes away early.
Have mercy on us;
deliver us from judgment;
bind up our wounds and revive us;
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
cf Hosea 6
May almighty God,
who sent his Son into the world to save sinners,
bring us his pardon and peace, now and forever.
The Word of God
Psalm 69
Let heaven and earth praise God!
Save me, God,
because the waters have reached my neck!
I have sunk into deep mud.
My feet can't touch the bottom!
I have entered deep water;
the flood has swept me up.
I am tired of crying.
My throat is hoarse.
My eyes are exhausted with waiting for my God.
More numerous than the hairs on my head
are those who hate me for no reason.
My treacherous enemies,
those who would destroy me, are countless.
Must I now give back
what I didn't steal in the first place?
God, you know my foolishness;
my wrongdoings aren't hidden from you.
Lord God of heavenly forces!—
don't let those who hope in you
be put to shame because of me.
God of Israel!—
don't let those who seek you
be disgraced because of me.
I am insulted because of you.
Shame covers my face.
I have become a stranger to my own brothers,
an immigrant to my mother's children.
Because passion for your house has consumed me,
the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me!
I wept while I fasted—
even for that I was insulted.
When I wore funeral clothes,
people made fun of me.
Those who sit at the city gate muttered things about me;
drunkards made up rude songs.
But me? My prayer reaches you, Lord,
at just the right time.
God, in your great and faithful love,
answer me with your certain salvation!
Save me from the mud!
Don't let me drown!
Let me be saved from those who hate me
and from these watery depths!
Don't let me be swept away by the floodwaters!
Don't let the abyss swallow me up!
Don't let the pit close its mouth over me!
Answer me, Lord, for your faithful love is good!
Turn to me in your great compassion!
Don't hide your face from me, your servant,
because I'm in deep trouble.
Answer me quickly!
Come close to me!
Redeem me!
Save me because of my enemies!
You know full well the insults I've received;
you know my shame and my disgrace.
All my adversaries are right there in front of you.
Insults have broken my heart.
I'm sick about it.
I hoped for sympathy,
but there wasn't any;
I hoped for comforters,
but couldn't find any.
They gave me poison for food.
To quench my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.
Let the table before them become a trap,
their offerings a snare.
Let their eyes grow too dim to see;
make their insides tremble constantly.
Pour out your anger on them—
let your burning fury catch them.
Let their camp be devastated;
let no one dwell in their tents.
Because they go after those you've already struck;
they talk about the pain of those you've already pierced.
Pile guilt on top of their guilt!
Don't let them come into your righteousness!
Let them be wiped out of the scroll of life!
Let them not be recorded along with the righteous!
And me? I'm afflicted.
I'm full of pain.
Let your salvation keep me safe, God!
I will praise God's name with song;
I will magnify him with thanks
because that is more pleasing to the Lord than an ox,
more pleasing than a young bull with full horns and hooves.
Let the afflicted see it and be glad!
You who seek God—
let your hearts beat strong again
because the Lord listens to the needy
and doesn't despise his captives.
Let heaven and earth praise God,
the oceans too, and all that moves within them!
God will most certainly save Zion
and will rebuild Judah's cities
so that God's servants can live there and possess it.
The offspring of God's servants will inherit Zion,
and those who love God's name will dwell there.
Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now
and will be forever. Amen.
Let heaven and earth praise God!
Psalm prayer
Thirsting on the cross,
your Son shared the reproach of the oppressed
and carried the sins of all;
in him, O God, may the despairing find you,
the afflicted gain life
and the whole creation know its true king,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Old Testament reading
2 Samuel 1
After Saul's death, when David had returned from defeating the Amalekites, he stayed in Ziklag two days. On the third day, a man showed up from Saul's camp with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. When he reached David, he fell to the ground, bowing low out of respect.
"Where have you come from?" David asked him.
"I've escaped from the Israelite army!" he answered.
"What's the report?" David asked him. "Tell me!"
The man answered, "The troops fled from the battle! Many of the soldiers have fallen and died. What's more, Saul and his son Jonathan have also died!"
"How do you know," David asked the young man who brought the news, "that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?"
The young man who brought the news replied, "I just happened to be on Mount Gilboa and Saul was there, leaning on his spear, with chariots and horsemen closing in on him. He turned around and saw me, then he called to me. 'Yes, sir,' I answered. 'Who are you?' he asked, and I told him, 'I'm an Amalekite.' He said to me, 'Please come over here and kill me, because convulsions have come over me but I'm still alive.' So I went over to him and killed him, because I knew he couldn't survive after being wounded like that. I took the crown that was on his head and the bracelet that was on his arm, and I've brought them here to you, my master."
Then David grabbed his clothes and ripped them—and all his soldiers did the same. They mourned and cried and fasted until evening for Saul, his son Jonathan, the Lord's army, and the whole house of Israel, because they had died by the sword.
"Where are you from?" David asked the young man who brought him the news.
"I'm the son of an immigrant," he answered. "An Amalekite."
Then David said to him, "How is it that you weren't afraid to raise your hand and destroy the Lord's anointed?" Then David called for one of the young servants. "Come here!" he said. "Strike him down!" So the servant struck the Amalekite down, and he died.
"Your blood is on your own head," David said to the Amalekite, "because your own mouth testified against you when you admitted, 'I killed the Lord's anointed.'"
Then David sang this funeral song for Saul and his son Jonathan. David ordered everyone in Judah to learn the Song of the Bow. (In fact, it is written in the scroll from Jashar.)
Oh, no, Israel! Your prince lies dead on your heights.
Look how the mighty warriors have fallen!
Don't talk about it in Gath;
don't bring news of it to Ashkelon's streets,
or else the Philistines' daughters will rejoice;
the daughters of the uncircumcised will celebrate.
You hills of Gilboa!
Let there be no dew or rain on you,
and no fields yielding grain offerings.
Because it was there that the mighty warrior's shield was defiled—
the shield of Saul!—never again anointed with oil.
Jonathan's bow never wavered from the blood of the slain,
from the gore of the warriors.
Never did Saul's sword return empty.
Saul and Jonathan! So well loved, so dearly cherished!
In their lives and in their deaths they were never separated.
They were faster than eagles,
stronger than lions!
Daughters of Israel, weep over Saul!
He dressed you in crimson with jewels;
he decorated your clothes with gold jewelry.
Look how the mighty warriors have fallen in the midst of battle!
Jonathan lies dead on your heights.
I grieve for you, my brother Jonathan!
You were so dear to me!
Your love was more amazing to me than the love of women.
Look how the mighty warriors have fallen!
Look how the weapons of war have been destroyed!
Silence may be kept.
New Testament reading
Acts 5:12-26
The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. They would come together regularly at Solomon's Porch. No one from outside the church dared to join them, even though the people spoke highly of them. Indeed, more and more believers in the Lord, large numbers of both men and women, were added to the church. As a result, they would even bring the sick out into the main streets and lay them on cots and mats so that at least Peter's shadow could fall on some of them as he passed by. Even large numbers of persons from towns around Jerusalem would gather, bringing the sick and those harassed by unclean spirits. Everyone was healed.
The high priest, together with his allies, the Sadducees, was overcome with jealousy. They seized the apostles and made a public show of putting them in prison. An angel from the Lord opened the prison doors during the night and led them out. The angel told them, "Go, take your place in the temple, and tell the people everything about this new life." Early in the morning, they went into the temple as they had been told and began to teach.
When the high priest and his colleagues gathered, they convened the Jerusalem Council, that is, the full assembly of Israel's elders. They sent word to the prison to have the apostles brought before them. However, the guards didn't find them in the prison. They returned and reported, "We found the prison locked and well-secured, with guards standing at the doors, but when we opened the doors we found no one inside!" When they received this news, the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests were baffled and wondered what might be happening. Just then, someone arrived and announced, "Look! The people you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people!" Then the captain left with his guards and brought the apostles back. They didn't use force because they were afraid the people would stone them.
Silence may be kept.
Gospel canticle
The Magnificat (The Song of Mary)
God, you have done great things and holy is your name.
With all my heart I glorify the Lord!
In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior.
He has looked with favor on the low status of his servant.
Look! From now on, everyone will consider me highly favored
because the mighty one has done great things for me.
Holy is his name.
He shows mercy to everyone,
from one generation to the next,
who honors him as God.
He has shown strength with his arm.
He has scattered those with arrogant thoughts and proud inclinations.
He has pulled the powerful down from their thrones
and lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things
and sent the rich away empty-handed.
He has come to the aid of his servant Israel,
remembering his mercy,
just as he promised to our ancestors,
to Abraham and to Abraham's descendants forever.
Luke 1:46-55
Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now
and will be forever. Amen.
God, you have done great things and holy is your name.
Brief silence.
The Apostle's Creed
Let us unite in this historic confession of the Christian faith:
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Thanksgiving and intercession
Thanksgiving may be made for the day.
Intercessions are offered
for peace
for individuals and their needs
Prayers may include the following concerns:
National leaders, public officials and the armed forces
Peace and justice in the world
Those who work for reconciliation
All whose lives are devastated by war and civil strife
Prisoners, refugees and homeless people
Other intercessions and supplications may be offered as the Holy Spirit leads.
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer.
Silence may be kept.
Collect of the day
Let your merciful ears, O Lord,
be open to the prayers of your humble servants;
and that they may obtain their petitions
make them to ask such things as shall please you;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
The Lord's Prayer
As our Savior taught us, so we pray
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and forever.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with us all evermore.


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PL Electric is the leading supplier of heavy duty starters and alternators in Malaysia, which is operated under PL, Group of Companies. The company was first established as Pang Lian Auto Electric Service in 1979 as an electrical repairing workshop. The company soon ventured into wholesale and today, the company expands into manufacturing of brand new units.
PL`s manufacturing history started in 2002 when it first stepped into the province of Zhejiang, China to produce brand new units. In order to cope with the expanding business volume, Zhejiang PL Electric Co, Ltd was established and moved into its new state-of-the-art facility in Xianju, Zhejiang in 2013.
At the moment, PL has penetrated its good products and services into over 40 countries worldwide. With our expertise, we take pride in being Malaysia`s leading supplier and aim to be the worldwide leader in auto electrical parts.
PL plant is ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified. TS16949 is the defining standard in the automotive industry. Our customers know that we provide high quality parts and solutions but having the certificate reflects the high priority we place on providing consistent manufacturing processes for our product.
Company`s Vision and Mission Statement
Our Vision
- To create strong corporate and brand recognition
- First to market with the most comprehensive product range
Our Mission
- To enhance quality and increase productivity by R&D and investing in up-to-date equipments
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- To increase market share while maintaining existing customers to ensure customers` satisfaction by providing quality products and excellent services.
- To maintain a comfortable and safe working environment
- To pursue and execute an effective and direct management system

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If the Earth could speak, she would tell the story of her Stewards in the Kitchissippi Valley, the Omàmiwininì Anishinàbe (indigenous words for the Algonquin people of the Ottawa & Mattawa Rivers Watershed). We moved along the Ottawa River and its tributaries, from Long Sault Rapids up to Lake Nipissing ,for more than 10,000 years before we suffered European contact in 1613.
But as you read about the history of Upper and Lower Canada, and the settlement of the Ottawa River Valley, you will hear little about us. Our oral tradition, beliefs and lifestyle, that had served us well from time immemorial, was rarely understood by the settlers, and so, it was either not acknowledged or treated with contempt.Nevertheless, even after these 400 years of colonialization, we survive, eager to reclaim our land, our culture, and our philosophy of life.


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As 2017 comes to a close, it's time for us at Hackard Law to peer into the future. What will 2018 look like for estate, trust and elder financial abuse litigation in California?
Let's start off with noting that good predictions are like educated guesses. Far from every prediction comes true, of course, and some end up wildly inaccurate. Take the case of Decca Records. When the record company's executives had a chance to sign a band called the Beatles in 1962, they responded:
"We don't like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out."
Guitar music was far from being on the way out, and Decca missed the opportunity of a lifetime with the Beatles. We wish other predictions had come true, such as when J. Elfreth Watkins, curator of the Smithsonian Museum, predicted in 1900 that a century later we'd all be eating big, juicy strawberries the size of apples.
So what about the future of California estate and trust litigation? All indicators point to an expansion of the field. First off, the population of senior citizens will continue to grow - every day 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65. With that will come the inevitable estate and trust disputes, will contests and probate battles that arise out of an enormous transfer of wealth from one generation to the next. In addition elder financial abuse will stay in the headlines as a nationwide epidemic that effects our communities and ends up in our courtrooms.
Another major challenge for 2018 will be wrongdoing by guardians or conservators against elderly victims to hijack estate and trust assets. This form of exploitation has become so common that the US Senate introduced new legal protections to stop the abuse of guardianships. And that bill was signed into law by our president in October of this year. Expect further civil lawsuits to reach the courts as plaintiff attorneys seek to protect family fortunes from breach of fiduciary duty.
If you're facing challenges with an abuse or guardianship or beneficiary rights, you can contact us at Hackard Law. It's our mission to safeguard client estate and trust interests across California, from Los Angeles and Sacramento to Alameda, Santa Clara, and Riverside counties. Call us today at 916-313-3030. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
2018 Predictions | California Estate & Trust Litigation from Hackard Law on Vimeo.


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Sports / Basketball
Raptors' strong defence stops Mavericks
Updated: 2007-12-13 14:04
TORONTO - Chris Bosh scored 17 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to their third successive win with a 92-76 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.
Kris Humphries had 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Raptors (13-10), who were without injured guard T.J. Ford, who was kept overnight in an Atlanta hospital on Tuesday after hitting his head on the floor following a foul by the Hawks' Al Horford.
Ford, who has a history of back and neck injuries that kept him out of the entire 2004-05 season, was cleared of any serious injury and returned to Toronto on Wednesday.
"We just hope we can get him past this and when he feels up to it, he'll let me know," said Toronto coach Sam Mitchell. "We are relieved he's feeling better."
Ford, who sat on the Toronto bench in the second quarter and received a standing ovation from the sell-out crowd of 19,800, said there was no timetable for his return.
"I don't know how long I'll be out, it all depends on how quickly my body recovers," said Ford.
The Raptors turned in a strong defensive performance against the Mavericks (14-9), who scored a season-low in points.
"You have to play great defence to win in the playoffs and we did that," said Bosh. "I'm really proud of my team mates."
Jason Terry had 21 points and Josh Howard added 19 for the Mavericks, although Howard left the game after being poked in the eye in the fourth quarter and did not return.
*The Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 117-102 in a game that featured five technical fouls and the ejection of Chicago's Tyrus Thomas and Indiana's Troy Murphy following a shoving match.
*The Boston Celtics improved to 18-2 with a 90-78 win over the Sacramento Kings.
*The Charlotte Bobcats won for just the second time in 10 games, downing the Los Angeles Clippers 108-103.
*The New York Knicks lost their fourth straight game, losing 117-110 at home to the Seattle SuperSonics.
*Samuel Dalembert had 18 points, 11 rebounds and tied a career-high with nine blocked shots to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 98-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post9095401561545200407..comments2019-09-14T11:50:07.638-07:00Comments on At Home, Writing: Night LightBhaswatihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-3734498706004236582013-02-28T07:36:05.901-08:002013-02-28T07:36:05.901-08:00Hmm.. Nice Flower I had those flowers now.. you re...Hmm.. Nice Flower I had those flowers now.. you re a good poet aahh??

 Nice lines..Window Blindshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-21484984227534800302011-04-18T01:22:43.646-07:002011-04-18T01:22:43.646-07:00Totally agreed with all the above comments:)Totally agreed with all the above comments:)Thesis writinghttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-49137827912659394292011-04-15T05:19:31.636-07:002011-04-15T05:19:31.636-07:00Really refreshing like it really .....thanks.Really refreshing like it really .....thanks.college papershttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-73238610085479963282010-10-14T11:50:04.030-07:002010-10-14T11:50:04.030-07:00Hi Bhaswati, an award awaits you at my blog.Hi Bhaswati, an award awaits you at my email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-66279506263746901662010-10-14T07:27:06.535-07:002010-10-14T07:27:06.535-07:00Thank you so much for your time and observations, ...Thank you so much for your time and observations, Nalin ji. I am touched. So good to see you here despite your busy schedule.Bhaswatihttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-82071362852680737782010-10-14T03:08:34.108-07:002010-10-14T03:08:34.108-07:00Dear Bhaswati, Your expression very sweet. Believ...Dear Bhaswati,

Your expression very sweet. Believe me...I too am not a poet. But I personally believe that what is spontaneous is a poem. And your stuff is spontaneuous, rythmic and more importantly soothing to the heart and mind. The polls in Bihar keeps me very busy making me move out in the hinterlands and write political stuff for the newspaper I work for for. That's why I saw your post quite late. Still, I enjoyed it. Best regards, NalinNalin Vermahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-90781260311943071812010-10-12T19:24:53.406-07:002010-10-12T19:24:53.406-07:00Learn so much from you; what sharp insights from C...Learn so much from you; what sharp insights from Cohen on both weeds and poetry!

My dream was truly special. I was taken to an expansive garden, somewhere in Holland (at that time, I hadn't yet stepped out of India). The garden, I was told (and would see later) consisted entirely of weeds. I saw some familiar weed plants and stood transfixed by the novelty of the idea.

Enjoy your pujo; won't utter your name for the next five days. :)Bhaswatihttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-41593425975975947132010-10-12T18:43:01.575-07:002010-10-12T18:43:01.575-07:00Wow, a garden of weeds! Love the idea! Leonard Coh...Wow, a garden of weeds! Love the idea! Leonard Cohen would love it, as he once said, "Weeds are flowers that no one collects." And he also said, "Poetry is not a form, or occupation...that lines don't reach the end of the page is no guarantee. Poetry is a verdict." So my verdict: yes - this "spontaneous expression, triggered by memory" is most definitely poetry!

And yes, shubho pujo to you too (though I hate festive seasons in Bengal when my name becomes a plague)!Shubhohttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-86104283125620084612010-10-12T10:48:33.708-07:002010-10-12T10:48:33.708-07:00Thanks for your lovely comment, Shubho! I have hea...Thanks for your lovely comment, Shubho! I have heard so much about the dyeing of clothes using the stem (or your corolla :)), but haven't actually seen that done.

Agree with your thoughts on clearing the weed to beautify the garden. Would you believe it, I once had a dream that featured a garden of, yes, weeds! One of the most enchanting dreams I've ever had.

Shubho pujo to you!Bhaswatihttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-91030088664218546092010-10-12T10:25:20.762-07:002010-10-12T10:25:20.762-07:00Lovely! I remember, as children growing up in Sant...Lovely! I remember, as children growing up in Santiniketan, we were to taught to gather these from the ground in the morning...So beautiful...and then one used the orange stem (actually, the fused corolla, I think...my botany's a bit rusty) to dye clothes...you get a rich yellow if processed properly! But yes, it killed the pretty flower :( But I guess behind every idea of beauty there's some cruelty...To keep your garden clean you banish the weed, which is a flower too...Shubhohttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-86521877160536158622010-10-10T20:27:10.348-07:002010-10-10T20:27:10.348-07:00Hey, Susan! Yes, this blog woke up sometime back a...Hey, Susan! Yes, this blog woke up sometime back and has been sauntering along ever since. Thanks for reading and commenting on FB. Much appreciated.

Gargi, I will look forward to your dropping in. :)Bhaswatihttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-43368883768049816072010-10-08T20:15:12.487-07:002010-10-08T20:15:12.487-07:00Hey, thanks, Bhaswati! Glad you liked it! I look f...Hey, thanks, Bhaswati! Glad you liked it! I look forward to dropping by firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-37553356225070887232010-10-08T12:03:03.895-07:002010-10-08T12:03:03.895-07:00My dear Bhas, Didn't realise you had been fi...My dear Bhas,

Didn't realise you had been filling your blogs with posts again...I think you had stopped for awhile. I have one more deadline to get through and after next week, I shall definitely catch up all these missed posts, Bhas. I did leave a comment for this beautiful piece on Facebook. XXSusan Ahttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-76210011318725409572010-10-07T11:46:08.929-07:002010-10-07T11:46:08.929-07:00Thanks for dropping by and commenting, Gargi! I li...Thanks for dropping by and commenting, Gargi! I like your blog too; will add it to my blogroll soon. :)Bhaswatihttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-24574735.post-45287019515809261622010-10-07T04:19:53.044-07:002010-10-07T04:19:53.044-07:00Just came across your blog. Good stuff, I'd say it...Just came across your blog. Good stuff, I'd say it definitely is poetry. I'm looking forward to Durga Puja too. I didn't know Shiuli was called Shefali also! Time to tease my friends with that email@example.com


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Tyler, The Creator "Banned" From Aus — Blames Feminists
Karl Smith
, July 28th, 2015 09:53
In a series of tweets the rapper (wrongly) claims to have been banned from Australia citing an ongoing campaign by feminist group Collective Shout
Tweeting last night that he is "banned in Australia" — indicating the refusal of his visa application and the subsequent cancellation of his forthcoming tour — Tyler, The Creator, always magnanimous in defeat, declared victory for Collective Shout activist Coralie Alison by naming her directly as the reason he won't be visiting his "favourite place".
Totally unbeknownst to the Benevolent Creator (whose personal history with the group extends back so far as 2013 when the ever level-headed artiste called another of its members a "fucking whore" and a "cunt" in an attack that would make Sun Kil Moon's Mark Kozelek grimace) nothing happens in a vacuum — no, not even rampant misogyny and casual homophobia. Which obviously wouldn't have anything to do with being denied entry.
And, "Because Internet", it took about as much time as you'd think for the @'s to fill up with the kind of flippant death threats that conversely might make a person feel like they've really achieved something positive with their campaign to keep someone out of their country.
Funny thing, though: the refusal of Tyler's visa isn't down to Collective Shout. It isn't down to anything. Because, actually, his visa hasn't been refused and, as Frontier Touring make clear on their Facebook page, he hasn't been banned from entering Australia: "With respect to media reports that Tyler the Creator's visa has been refused, Frontier would like to advise that this is not the case... The department for immigration has raised issues with the visa application but it has not been refused".
Still, never let the truth get in the way of calling out someone campaigning against lyrics that preach extreme violence against women, including but not limited to "murder, genital mutilation, stuffing them into car boots, trapping them in his basement, raping their corpses and burying their bodies", and unleashing an @-tsunami of violence against women to prove them wrong.
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Apple released iOS 4.2.1 today for iPhone, iPod touch, & iPad (indeed, 4.2 itself never publicly graced an iOS device).
Apple, of course, has a nice page detailing all the features of the iOS 4.2 update.
For iPhone and iPod touch owners, the two keystone features are AirPrint and AirPlay. Other than that, there are many little tweaks and polish to iOS.
The real news surrounding the 4.2 update is the ipad. Back when the iPad was released, iOS 4 hadn't been announced yet. Instead, the iPad received its own special branch of iOS 3 — 3.2 to be exact. So iOS 4.2 is the iPad's first encounter with the features its smaller sized siblings have been enjoying for months. To name a few: multitasking, folders, Game Center, & Mail improvements. For the first time, the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad are on the same iOS.
Multitasking has been enjoyed by iPhone and iPod touch users for a while, and any of your universal apps that have multitasking support will work automatically with multitasking after the update. Standalone iPad apps will need updates to work with the new feature, and those have been trickling into the App Store steadily over the past week or so.
Multitasking works as advertised, just like on the iPhone and iPod touch. The only hindrance I can foresee being a problem for heavy multitaskers is running up against the iPad's limited 256 MB of memory. It really hasn't been much of a problem for me (I've had 4.2.1 since the weekend, so I've had time to play). It would be nice if the next iPad hardware had at least 512 MB of memory (1 GB would be even better).
Folders is the feature I've been wanting on the iPad since I bought my iPhone 4. I've easily consolidated my homescreen count from five to two, which is much nicer. Once again, if you've used folders on iOS 4 before, you've seen this already. It's just nice to have congruency across my iPhone and iPad.
Game Center
Game Center is Apple's built-in achievements, leader board, and multiplayer platform for iOS. Now it is on the iPad. Like some of the other iPad apps, Game Center has an expanded user interface to accommodate the larger screen size.
Hallelujah, Mail now has unified inbox and threaded messages! These features are things I'm amazed weren't shipped with iOS 1.0, but it's good to have them. I've loved them on the iPhone, and it's great to have them on the iPad, especially since the iPad is a great experience for dealing with an unruly inbox.
iPhone and iPod touch
The changes that are new to the iPhone and iPod touch are less noticeable. There are new sounds for SMS/MMS alerts to choose from. They honestly sound as if Apple hired a composer from Looney Toons. There are new parental controls, including disabling some of Game Center and one I about did a backflip over — disbaling the deletion of apps. My son just loves to delete all the toddler games from his iPod touch on a long roadtrip. Trust me, I could high five the Apple employee that added this.
Also, the birthday calendar now sports a wrapped gift icon, helping to make someone's special day stand out a little more against your busy schedule. Voice Memos got a new icon, somehow even uglier than before.
Another nice feature is font choices in the Notes app. Marker Felt is still there, but is now joined by Chalkboard and the ever-wonderful Helvetica.
AirPrint and AirPlay
AirPrint allows your iOS device to print wirelessly. When the feature was announced, it was revealed that it would work without additional setup with select HP printers, and then with a little extra work, your existing printer that is shared with your Mac or PC. Unfortunately, only the former found its way to the release. It is unknown if the latter is delayed temporarily or indefinitely.
AirPlay, on the other hand, is something I am extremely excited for. AirPlay allows you to stream audio, video, or photo content to your TV from an iOS device via Apple TV, or audio to AirPlay-compatible third-party speakers. It works today with the new Apple TV, and third party speakers, such as the iHome iW1, will be available around the holidays. I definitely plan on putting a couple iW1's around the house.
That's about all that is worth mentioning. If you find any other gems in the release, drop a note in the comments.
iLounge wrote up an exhaustive overview of pretty much every change in iOS 4.2.1. As usual, their Instant Expert article is extremely well done.


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Under Section 5 of PMLA, if the authority as specified under the Section, has reason to believe (the reason for such belief to be recorded in writing), on the basis of material in their possession, that-
- Any person is in possession of any Proceeds of Crime; and
- such Proceeds of crime are likely to be
- Concealed,
- Transferred, or
- dealt with in any manner
- which may result in frustrating any proceedings relating to confiscation of such Proceeds of Crime,
may, by order in writing, provisionally attach such property for a period not exceeding 180 days from the date of the order, in such manner as may be prescribed.
Attachment of 3rd Party Properties
Under PMLA, even the property of any person may be attached under Section 5(1) 2nd Proviso, if the designated officer has reason to believe that the property in possession of such person is involved in Money-Laundering, and the non attachment will frustrate any proceedings under the Act.
However, nothing in Section 5 of PMLA shall prevent the person interested in the enjoyment of the immovable property attached from such enjoyment. "Person interested", in relation to any immovable property, includes all persons claiming or entitled to claim any interest in the property.
What after the Attachment of Property?
Section 8 of PMLA provides an elaborate procedure for adjudication of a complaint under Section 5 of PMLA, and a person holding property on behalf of any other person, or if there is a claim by a third person not a party to the complaint, such person is also required to be implicated into the proceedings for adjudication, and heard by the Adjudicating Authority.
Mandatory conditions for Provisional Attachment
In the case of Sarosh Munir Khan Vs.The Deputy Director, [534/MUM/2013], it was held as under:
"17. However, the following conditions are required to be satisfied before a provisional attachment order is passed by the Director or any other Officer authorised by him occupying a rank not below that of a Deputy Director;
(1) There should be adequate material before such Officer, which makes him believe that if the attachment of the proceeds of crime are not ordered, it might result in frustration of the confiscation.
(2) A person must be in possession of the proceeds of crime;
(3) Such person must have been charged of having committed one or the other of the scheduled offences under this Act;
(4) Such proceeds of crime are likely to be concealed or transferred or dealt with in any manner, which may result in frustrating any proceedings of their ultimate confiscation."
The Honble Supreme Court of India has held in the case Prem Singh and Ors. Vs. Birbal and Ors., AIR2006SC3608, that:
"There is a presumption that a registered document is validly executed. A registered document, therefore, prima facie would be valid in law. The onus of proof, thus, would be on a person who leads evidence to rebut the presumption."
Subsisting rights in the property
In the case of The Deputy Director Mr. Vivek Prasad Vs. Sh. Vikram Dixit, Smt. Sadhna Dixit and M/s. Asthana Properties Pvt. Ltd., [], it was held as under:
"A property can be attached only if the Defendants have subsisting rights in the immovable property and it can be shown that the Defendants will be entitled for specific performance of alleged agreement with the any other Defendant who have such rights in the immovable property which has not been terminated or such rights which will subsist even after termination of the agreement.".
You may also refer to the following link for details on anti-money laundering (AML) laws in India: http://moneylaundering.legal/attachment.php .
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Congressman Peter Roskam said, "For more than 25 years, the ADA has been instrumental in ensuring thedisabled can live, work and thrive in their communities with reasonable accommodations. It is my duty as a legislator to defend those gains, and to protect the rights of the most vulnerable in our society."


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Kansas City will soon be getting even more gigabit-speed Internet. AT&T announced that it will be bringing its Gigapower service to Kansas City, matching Google Fiber's speed and price.
Schools across the country are trying to help students who don't have home Internet, but some are running into funding problems. In New Orleans, school leaders are facing funding difficulties due to the recent E-rate reform. In Idaho, the House of Representatives passed an emergency funding bill to ensure that school districts can have Internet service for the rest of the school year after legislators pulled funding for the Idaho Education Network.
Schools and Michigan, however, are banding together to negotiate better prices for Internet access. Twenty-eight districts in Oakland County, MI are working together via the ONE consortium to bargain with Internet service providers.
In Ars Technica, Jon Brodkin reports on the potential legal barriers net neutrality advocates are pointing out in the FCC Chairman Wheeler's plan.
Living Cities President and CEO Ben Hecht discusses whether we're headed in the right direction for ensuring that everyone in America has home broadband.
Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Julián Castro spoke about the department's desire to launch a program to provide low-cost or free wireless in public housing communities across the country.
The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop released new reports on Hispanic families' usage of digital usage that show a divide in digital opportunities. The three reports are: "Aprendido en casa: Media as a Resource for Learning Among Hispanic-Latino Families," "Connecting to Learn: Promoting Digital Equity for America's Hispanic Families," and "Digital Media and Latino Families: New Channels for Learning, Parenting, and Organizing."
The Center for Public Integrity explains the consequences of the FCC's pending decision on state laws restricting municipal broadband expansion.
And finally, in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen examines how technology is changing the way philanthropy works. Alberto Ibargüen, Mark Surman, and Darren Walker argue that we need to better leverage the Internet's ability to revolutionize philanthropy.


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WARSAW — A Polish national archive released portions of decades-old files on Monday that indicate former President Lech Walesa, the leader of the Solidarity movement and a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, was a Communist informer in the 1970s, even though Mr. Walesa has asserted that the documents are forged.
The documents, including what are said to be Mr. Walesa's work and personal files under the code name "Bolek," have not been verified by a handwriting expert to determine whether signatures were his. The Institute of National Remembrance, which released the files and allowed journalists to examine hundreds of photocopied pages on Monday, has made no claim about the documents' authenticity.
Lukasz Kaminski, the president of the archive, which was established to investigate crimes committed when the Nazis, and then the Soviet Union, dominated Poland, said at a news conference on Saturday that he wanted to "end speculations about the contents of these files." Still, many commentators in Poland, including former Solidarity activists, have called Mr. Kaminski's decision "political" and "controversial."
The files, which were seized last Tuesday at the house of the last Communist interior minister, Gen. Czeslaw Kiszczak, suggest that Mr. Walesa was a paid informer from 1970 to 1976, a period when he was leading labor protests at the Gdansk shipyard. The papers include a handwritten agreement, signed "Lech Walesa, Bolek," to cooperate with the state security service, as well as a payment register and testimony from Communist informers concerning Mr. Walesa.
Also among the documents is a letter by General Kiszczak, dated April 5, 1996, and addressed to an official at the Polish Central Archives of Modern Records. In the letter, General Kiszczak, who died in November, explained that he had kept the files hidden so that they would not be used against Mr. Walesa and the Solidarity movement — first by the Communist government and then, after 1989, by Mr. Walesa's political opponents. General Kiszczak asked that the files be published five years after Mr. Walesa's death.
Maria Kiszczak, the general's widow, tried to sell the documents to the Institute of National Remembrance for about $27,000. She later told journalists that she had not read her husband's note and that she had "made a mistake."
Mr. Walesa, 72, has battled similar accusations for more than 20 years and was cleared of collaboration charges by a special court in 2000. He has denied the latest claims in a series of vehement posts on Wykop, a Polish social media website.
After the files were released on Monday, Mr. Walesa wrote: "I've lost. But only because almost everyone has believed that there was some treacherous collaboration on my part with the Security Service 46 years ago, incidental and short, but it was there, and at least for a while I got broken. It is not true. Thank you. You have betrayed me, not me you."


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Last week Senator Corey Booker took a stand against the long-winded failed War on Drugs by introducing the Marijuana Justice Act which would remove cannabis entirely from the Controlled Substances Act, legalizing cannabis on a federal level. Booker says the war on drugs has not made communities safer and has continued to discriminate against minorities despite people of all races using recreational drugs at similar rates. There's no telling how much support the bill will receive at first glance, but such reform could bring great change and tax dollars to the U.S. and it's communities.
"Our country's drug laws are badly broken and need to be fixed," Booker said. "They don't make our communities any safer—instead they divert critical resources from fighting violent crimes, tear families apart, unfairly impact low-income communities and communities of color and waste billions in taxpayer dollars each year."
"This bill is the most ambitious marijuana bill we have seen in Congress," Queen Adesuyi, policy associate at the Drug Policy Alliance, said. "Uniquely, it recognizes the fact that people of color have borne the brunt of the failed war on drugs and seeks to repair the damage done. We applaud Senator Booker for his leadership on this issue."
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The Surveillance of Electronic Communications vis-à-vis Right to Privacy
Sourabh Vasant Ubale
Assistant Professor, D.E.S.'s Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College, Pune & Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Law, University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Sthiti Dasgupta
PhD Scholar, Department of Law, Tripura University
The article discusses about the concepts of Electronic Communication, Surveillance, Security and Privacy. It discusses the challenges in striking the right balance between the surveillance of electronic communications and right to privacy. It tries to find out various keys to make that balance through Constitutional Key, Legislative Key, Judicial Key and finally the comparative analysis to search for adoptive keys by comparing the same with laws of United Kingdom, U.S.A. and other International Laws and instrument.
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As expected from my posting yesterday, Ubisoft has unleashed another trailer today for the new Ghost Recon Wildlands content. According to the teaser that the publisher issued a few days ago, Ghost Recon Wildlands is going to be crossing over with Rainbow Six Siege. This comes as no surprise given that the Ghosts have already met Sam Fisher of Splinter Cell fame. It seems Ubisoft is building an interconnected Tom Clancy universe! Check out the latest trailer below.
The added PvE content features a new mission collaborating with Rainbow Six. Twitch, a Rainbow Six operator, has tasked the Ghosts in Bolivia with assisting her search for a missing comrade, Valkyrie. I suspect that it will likely involve leaving a trail of dead cartel combatants in your wake, so gear up! For the hardened operatives, players can now tackle this mission along with the rest of the PvE content that the game has to offer in Ghost Mode. According to the official Ghost Recon website, this challenging mode enables "friendly fire, permadeath, and lost ammo upon reload" for a more realistic experience.
Additionally, a healthy dose of PvP content is hitting the multiplayer landscape under the titled theme, Ghost War. Two new classes, Surgeon and Toxic, are being added to the mix. Rainbow Six Siege fans will recognize the Surgeon's special firearm, the MPD-0 Stim Pistol. This magical pistol enables Surgeon class players to revive downed teammates from a distance. Toxic allows players to take control of a deadly drone armed with sulfur bombs. Avoiding death by this flying poisonous nightmare simply means fleeing the area. There's no hiding from toxic gas.
Other exciting Ghost War PvP additions include new emotes, the addition of endgame victory poses, more ways to earn prestige credits, and a new Observer Mode. This mode enables a player to join a dedicated non-player slot solely to view the competition. The camera can follow specific players. Additionally, a detached free-moving camera can be enabled to view the combat from different angles.
All of this new content hits tomorrow, July 24. So, gear up Ghosts! If you're like me and haven't touched the game in a while, Ghost War is another reason to jump back into the wilds of Bolivia. For more on Ghost Recon Wildlands as Special Operation 2 (Year 2) content is announced, stay tuned into Daily Esports for the latest!
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If you have ever hired a photographer in the past (or tried to), let's be honest: it is tough work! There are plenty of photographers ready to press that shutter and freeze little Johnny's smirk but before picking one, you need to know what you WANT and which style is the best fit (and that can change from one time to another). Because it is a time-consuming process, you need to think about what is it you are looking for before finding the right one for your family.
TRADITIONAL, CLASSIC PHOTOGRAPHY. Images that transcend generations
It's like in the old days where having your picture taken was a little event in itself (it always is in my opinion!). Due to camera technology, you had to stay still and pose in front of the photographer, generally in a studio setting. The approach today is still formal except more modern (but your children will still laugh at you in a few years no matter what). You will still get the backdrops, the props, the artificial lights, everybody looking at the camera. Usually everybody wears their best outfit to look fancy (bowtie anyone?) or even matching clothes (but that seems to be fading away, thank God).
The editing is classic, the goal is to produce timeless photographs that will eventually end up in a photo album with a large emphasis on the portraits. The focus is on the people.
There are photographers who rock this style like Sandra Coan (in Seattle), known for her film sessions of newborns in her studio (film is NOT dead!!), or Taura Horn in Nebraska.
Something I am totally obsessed about right now is Tintype photography. It is described as "the polaroid of the 19th century," where your photo ends up on a piece of metal. If you are curious, you can check Emily White based in Richmond, VA. I might have our family portrait taken this summer in France as I know someone near my hometown! Now, will my 3 year old stay still for 10 seconds?....
What turns a traditional photographer on? Controlling light, style and posing people; editing images (fine art); people who can follow directions; glamorous shots.
Pros: These are great shots to show HOW everybody looked at a certain time. They are beautiful photographs to have when well executed. There is definitely a timeless feel with a touch of melancholy. No worry about weather conditions. Less noise, less distractions.
Cons: This type of photography is very consistent = not much surprise. Your portraits will look similar to the ones in the photographer's portfolio in terms of posing, light... It is not meant for candid moments or tickle fights. You might need to travel some distance to the studio.
For who? Traditional photography is for you if you need something classic that will capture a milestone in your family's life (wedding, newborn, 1st year). Best enjoyed in a frame on your wall.
Keywords: fine art, posed, controlled, milestone, conventional, traditional, analog, minimalist, film, studio, artificial light.
LIFESTYLE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY. The ideal version of yourself.
Unless you live under a rock, you must have heard about Lifestyle photography. This has become a potpourri for many things but one sure thing is that it stands for unposed, candid and relaxed – but in appearance only. Don't be fooled by the pretty imagery of happy people on their bed; it all happens under the photographer's directions and styling. There is a natural feel in the images even though it is staged, styled, set up and directed :) Usually you will stand in beautiful light and probably do something you don't typically do (like reading stories on your bed with the whole fam all dressed up and smiling). The photos can be taken in a studio that mimics a cozy interior, with artificial or natural light, or at your home, or outside in a park. The session lasts around 1-2 hours.
Lifestyle photography is nice if you want a better-than-usual self. You will pay attention to the décor and the way the whole family is dressed up. The photographer will direct you a lot with prompts, make silly jokes to make the kids laugh and the parents relax. Best enjoyed in a series of frames, in a photo-album.
What turns a lifestyle photographer on? Beautiful light, great styling & makeup, a studio setting or a pretty photo location, client who can follow some directions and be natural in front of the lens.
Pros: The subjects, the environment and the situation are under control. It is nice if you want the best version of yourself where you feel at your best. Environment is semi-controlled.
Cons: The surrounding is generally meaningless. Even if it is shot at home, you end up in the room with the best available light. It mimics the everyday. Weather dependent. Shooting time might not coincide with family's rhythm (naps, feedings) to catch the better light. Around DC, you need permits to shoot at many locations.
For who? Lifestyle photography is for you if you would like photos where your family looks happy and pretty. It is not your normal self but the ideal version (your pinterest-y version!!). Sometimes we need just that to remember it's not always sound and fury.
Keywords: candid , lifestyle, natural, styled, controlled, studio, on-location, artificial light, natural light.
STORYTELLING FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY. Do the things you love to do, at the location you love to be.
The photographer is here to narrate a family story, a piece of life, with a series of photographs. Usually, you will fill in a questionnaire so the photographer knows about your family and what you like to do together. Then you will agree on an activity like going to the farmers market, a walk in your neighborhood, a board game or baking at home, maybe putting the sprinklers on or improvising a little dance party. The "story" doesn't need to be on a very special day but rather an everyday moment, almost insignificant. A storytelling photographer will look for emotions during the photoshoot itself and emotions that impact the viewer. Usually, the photographer won't tidy up around the subjects to keep the scene as true (close?) to reality as possible. Same with clothing: you come as you are (superhero cape? Bring it on!). People are at home or somewhere familiar (a brunch place, neighborhood playground...) and definitely choose where to sit, play, eat... The surrounding is part of the story; a location dear to their heart. It is a different feeling than lifestyle sessions because it is personal, emotive and meaningful to the family. It doesn't look like your friends' photos: this is YOUR story.
The photoshoot might be slightly directed; some photographers might ask you to stay where you are or to do that funny thing again but overall it is relaxed and laid-back. It usually lasts for 2 hours.
The photos are presented in a sequence that tell the story of the moment shared together. Best enjoyed in a photo book, in prints or in a series of frames that will remind you of that perfect moment with your loved ones.
What turns a storytelling photographer on? A family who is able to follow little prompts but is mainly doing "their thing" with or without a camera; meaningful location; connection; raw emotions.
Pros: True to life. Relaxed and laid-back. No need to smile at the camera or "act" for the camera. Your house doesn't need to be spotless or look like a magazine. The photographer is here for YOU. Easy with small children. And husbands.
Cons: You need to be comfortable with the person you hire. Read bios, check social media, scan her portfolio and see if you could be friends – at least for a few hours.
For who? For families who want a time capsule of their ordinary to slow down time. You want to remember the places, the feelings, hear the laughters and even the kids bickering at the back of the car. You embrace the flaws and spontaneity of life with kids.
Keywords: storytelling photography, photo essay, photo story, candid, organic.
DOCUMENTARY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY/ PHOTOJOURNALISTIC APPROACH. Be fearlessly you. Or when photography is not about the photographer but the subjects.
Documentary photography is all the rage right now - at least among the photography community – but if you haven't heard about it yet, you definitely will. Documentary family photography is about capturing organic moments of a family in their natural habitat (usually at home*), during their current stage of life. The family is completely spontaneous, there are no posing, props or manipulation of the settings. The session takes place in and around the family's home or at places with meaning to them. Your memorabilia on your shelves will trigger souvenirs for your grown-up kids.
It is based on reality hence no directions from the photographer to keep it as close to real life as possible. The interactions, the way you handle meltdowns, the eating habits, the clothes you wear, the cup you drink from... are what makes you unique. No two families are alike. The goal is to remember a piece of your life as it is, to spark conversations with the kids and, later, show grandkids! Think of it like a normal day spent with your family, doing the things you normally do except there is someone tagging along taking pictures. He/she won't stalk you but be part of your daily activities. You can even check your emails (hello dad!) and have a quiet time on your own. You wear the clothes you normally wear and go about your day as usual: driving to dance practice with the 5 year old, fixing lunch, putting baby down for his nap, breastfeeding, swinging at the park, having a snack with lemonade, kids running naked in the backyard...
A documentary photographer requires a keen eye and needs to be able to shoot in all types of light, to look for creative composition, to "work" a scene to get the best image, and to let it go (no prompts). The session is all about the family being photographed and captures all the feeling and emotions throughout a day (happy, sad, mad, angry, teary, tired, sleepy, joyful, creative, quiet, you name it). You don't need a particular milestone or special reason.
Sessions usually last half a day (at least 4 hours) and up to a full day. Or even several days if you are on vacation. It is a great opportunity to slow down, and be with your family. Time is the essence here so documentary sessions like minis cannot be done in 20-30 minutes (in my opinion!!).
What turns a documentary photographer on? Personal stories, tantrums, a family at home*, mess, life with kids, an ordinary day, beautiful mundane, pure emotions, the stories behind the image.
*Because a session happens at home it doesn't mean it is a documentary session.
Pros: No travels. The surroundings are meaningful. No posing. Don't have to fake anything. No extensive planning needed. Kids don't have to behave. You have time. You will get the whole gamut of emotions from bliss to tears and from sunrise to sunset (almost!).
Cons: Minimal emphasis on posed portraits, finding the "right" photographer and being comfortable, a session takes time.
For Who? For families who feel awkward when posing and cheese-smiling. It is perfect if you embrace the flaws and want an honest record of this stage in your life. After you have warmed up, you won't be self-conscious anymore. Daily life with kids will kick in anyway.
keywords: family photojournalism, documentary, environmental portraits, real moments, in-home photography.
In a nutshell, the principal difference between all of these categories is the amount of photographer's directions and control over the photoshoot. The traditional photographer will want to control as much as possible whereas the family documentary photographer will let it go. I think there are only a few photographers with a real documentary approach. However, all the categories are porous and sometimes frontiers are blurry: lifestyle photographers might label themselves doing documentary work, etc. Storytelling and documentary genres are pretty close though.
Which one is better? There is no better or worse. It all depends on your family, the stage in your life, what you want to record visually, the goal and what moves you. Sometimes a mini photoshoot will do the trick, sometimes longer sessions are what you want to embrace your family's personality and more complex situations. I have families that return every year or who want a full year documented. Of course budget is something to take into consideration, too. I am partial to the subject but having a visual record of your family growing is important. Aren't pictures the first thing people grab when a house is on fire? This is your legacy for future generations. And to remind you how much LOVE there is under your roof.
I am in you shoes!
This summer we will celebrate 10 years of living abroad and I am hiring a documentary photographer to capture us in France at my mother's for a whole day!! I am so happy someone else is doing that for me and that I will appear in the pictures with my husband and my kids. I am SO looking forward to it.
Now tell me what is the number 1 thing that keeps you from hiring a photographer (besides money)?
Capturing the everyday is not everyone's cup of tea but if you think it's the right fit for you and still have some questions, shoot me an email. I might be able to help.
Bonjour, my name is Juliette and I am a documentary family photographer. I love to photograph families at home, the epicenter of family life, where childhood memories are formed. I will capture your story when you are fearlessly you: when you do the things you love to do in the places you love to be. I catch glimpses of your family's personality when you are in the moment enjoying the simple fact of being together.
I love to document the love (and tears) that goes into family life, or during a sweet reunion, or when you are managing your small business. My style is far from standard posing and cheesy smiles. Instead I capture a feeling, an emotion, a connection. My clients demand something different, something honest and true to real life. Let's do this.


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Peter Groucutt, managing director of Databarracks, comments on the BBC's recent analysis of IT outages and incidents for major high-street banks.
Since August 2018, the UK FCA has required banks to supply information about current account services to help consumers and small businesses make comparisons. This month, for the first time the data included the number of IT-related shutdowns, over the previous nine months.
Analysis of the data undertaken by the BBC revealed that most major high-street banks suffered more than ten shutdowns between April and December 2018. Barclays was singled out as the worst performer with 41 incidents over the nine months. In response, the bank said: "We take IT resilience extremely seriously and we welcome transparency for our customers which is why we report every incident to the regulator, even minor glitches that have minimal impact on customers."
Barclays' response might sound a little defensive, but it does highlight the limitation of how these incidents are reported. Are all outages equal? For example, does TSB's prolonged outage from its systems upgrade count as just one incident? If so, that makes it difficult to compare performance between banks.
The FCA has to strike the balance between the demands on the banks to produce this data and the value it adds. In future reporting my recommendation would be to add:
- Length of outage - the duration of the incident;
- Severity of issue - from minor degraded performance of systems causing delays to complete outages with systems unavailable;
- Number of users/customers affected - to distinguish between incidents that only affect a small number of customers and major incidents that affect all (or a high proportion of) customers.
For the small amount of effort, it would take to produce this data, the benefit to consumers is high and it would be equally valuable for the FCA to keep track of IT outages for the industry. Lastly, I would also suggest reporting the cause of the issue, which could be taken from a small number of broad categories such as 'cyber incident', 'systems upgrade' or 'human error'.
In the original discussion paper published by the FCA it stated, "customers considered that frequent unplanned interruptions may be a sign of poor investment in the resilience of systems and security." By tracking the cause of the issues, we can find trends across the industry as well as highlight particular issues for each bank.