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Today's Prompt is to write about a specific routine or routines. This was another tough one for me, but here's my attempt:
Get up, get down
Step up, step down
Hike up, walk down
Moving in this motion
Just to get the heart pumping.
There must be a better way.
Aerobics for an anaerobe.
Dressed in sweats, ready for the afternoon
sweat pours down
as my feet hit the floor or the plastic mold.
Techno music with drum beats
in time with my steps:
Up, down, up, down, up.
Too bad the fat doesn't sloth off with water.
What did you write today?
For more information about the challenge, go here.
I have 1 copy of Jill Mansell's An Offer You Can't Refuse; get two entries, comment on my review and my interview. Deadline is April 11 at Midnight.


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A youthful face has smooth contour and no excess skin. Following changes happen with ageing:
1. Extra skin appears.
2. Fat is either lost or shifts down: Fat over the jawline appears in the form of jowls.
3. Bone structure shrinks compromising jawline further.
Aging changes in face and neck cause:
1. Overhang skin connecting nose and angle of mouth ( nasolabial fold )and on the sides of chin ( marionette lines)
2. Jowls at the jawline
3. Under Eye Hollows and bags
4. Double chin and excess neck skin
Treatment: A facelift was traditionally done by surgery but currently many new techniques are being used to achieve a facelift effect without surgery.
Following are facelift cosmetic treatments available at Ambrosia Clinic:
- RF Viora Skin Tightening: Skin is tightened using USFDA approved radiofrequency technology. the a painless procedure with no downtime . More than one sittings are required.
- Fillers (Juvederm): Juvederm is US-FDA approved injection for wrinkles . Liquid facelift and 7 point facelift are techniques of giving filler injections to get the effect of facelift.
- Botox: Botox is a wonder antiageing injection.Nefertiti lift is a technique of giving Botox injection to define jawline and give lifted appearance to face.
- Thread Lift: Absorbable threads can be placed in a minimally invasive clinic procedure into or beneath the skin to tighten the skin.
Which Face-lift procedure is best for me?
Doctor will first assess your problem, medical history and the severity of your problem. After an individual assessment, she will prescribe you the treatment that suits you best. Usually, surgical option is reserved for people in their forties and above. All the options will be provided to you, and you can choose the option based on your personal preference as well.
How long does the result of a Face-lift treatments last?
Six monthly touch ups are required for most of the nonsurgical treatments. The result of surgery last longer 5-6 years.
If I do surgery, would I still need Botox /fillers (Juvederm)?
Yes, you may benefit with Botox and Juvederm injections to maintain and improve your surgical results.
At what age can I go for a Face-lift Surgery?
Ageing is variable and varies from person to person. Race, genetics, general health and history of weight loss play the important role. Europeans and North Americans need facelift earlier than Indians or Africans. People who have had fluctuations in weight tend to have more facial sagging. Facelift is done for people 40 years and older. People in the limelight tend to get it done earlier so that the change is subtle and natural, not drastic.
Are there going to be visible scars after a Face-lift surgery?
The portion of scar in front of the ear and behind it may be visible in pulled back hairstyles. People usually cover it with changed hairstyle and concealer. With time the scar fades naturally and is visible only on close inspection.
Will everyone know that I had a facelift?
People will notice that you look refreshed and younger.
I am 55 years old and interested in looking younger, but I do not want major surgery and scars. What are my options?
Fat injections, BOTOX® Cosmetic injections, injectable fillers, facial liposuction, implants, and thread lift are the alternatives to the facelift. The overall result is not as drastic as the facelift. Single or combination of these procedures may be needed depending on individual's requirement. These procedures are scarless and can be done in individuals who are not fit for major anaesthesia.
How is surgical face-lift different from laser face-lift?
These are 2 different things. Surgery removes the skin, fat and tightens the muscles. Laser resurfacing by the CO2 laser can remove superficial wrinkles but can not do the other things. Milder laser rejuvenation procedures like IPL give even less result than CO2 laser, after multiple sittings. Younger people with early fine wrinkles of the face without real sagging can opt for the laser.
What is Thread lift and how does it compare to a surgical Face-lift?
Special barbed threads are available (imported) that can be inserted under the skin through long, needles under local anaesthesia. Multiple threads are required. The threads can pull the skin in the desired direction. Advantages of threads are- no scars and no major surgery. Disadvantages are that result does not last very long and many threads are needed which can be expensive.
I have heard of some beauty parlors offering face-lift. What is that?
With some machine, muscles are stimulated, and facial massage is done. Understandably that is not a face-lift.


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My parents were here in Boston to visit me last week! We had a blast and got so much "touristy" stuff done in a week. The weather was cold and rainy most days, but we still had a great time. We stopped by Copley Square one day to meet Z during his lunch break.
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1951 Ford F-1 Frame Modification - Professor Hammer's Metalworking Tips
You can email your questions to Professor Hammer at firstname.lastname@example.com, or mail to Professor Hammer, c/o CLASSIC TRUCKS Magazine, 774 S. Placentia Ave., Placentia, CA 92870-you'll receive a personal reply! We'll print your name and city unless you request otherwise. Ron Covell has made many DVDs on metalworking processes, and he offers an ongoing series of workshops across the nation covering all aspects of metalworking. Check them out online at www.covell.biz, or call for a current schedule of workshops and their free catalog of DVDs. Phone 800-747-4631, or 831-768-0705. You can send a request by mail to: Covell Creative Metalworking, 106 Airport Blvd. #105, Freedom, CA 95019.
Dear readers,
It's time for a little celebration! This marks the 10-year anniversary for the Professor Hammer column in CLASSIC TRUCKS magazine! Over this time I've had the pleasure to offer advice and encouragement to well over 200 builders, both amateur and professional, and it pleases me very much that I have been able to share my knowledge with these people. I'm really looking forward to the next 10 years!
Q. Hi Ron, I want to thank you for all you do to support and promote the metalworking community. Earlier this year my wife decided to get me the Scratch-Building a Fender DVD-it was a great present!
I'm working on a '51 F-1 frame and hope I can get your thoughts on the modifications. I've included some pictures to help with my explanation. I think this modification is called a Z, but it's not as radical as many I've seen in the magazines and on the web.
Basically, I want to cut the frame behind the cab and raise the rear about half the height of the frame, then fill in the open spaces with some small triangular pieces, and add a sister plate on the inside of the frame. I also plan to box the frame and add some sort of crossmember.
The frame is the typical C shape, and has been sandblasted and squared up. I welded some temporary crossmembers to the frame to keep it square after I cut it. I have a home-made frame table to work on. I tinted the different frame sections in the pictures to show the locations of the welded joints. I plan to cut the frame perpendicular to the length of the frame, and cut the small triangular sections from a spare frame. I'll make sure I clean and properly fit the areas to be butt-welded, and I plan to V the frame before I make the welds.
I plan to cut a sister plate from metal the same thickness as the frame, and weld it inside the frame channel. I plan to drill some holes in either the frame or sister plate, so I can plug-weld them, and stitch weld around the edge of the sister plate. When I box the frame I plan to recess the boxing plates into the channel of the framerail around 1/4 inch, so I can join them with a fillet weld.
So I have a few questions: Does this sound like a reasonable approach to modify my frame? Is a single V groove enough on the butt-welds? Is it better to drill the frame, or the sister plate for making the plug-welds? Do you have any other comments, concerns, or suggestions?
Phil Mackowiak
Via the Internet
A. Glad you enjoyed the Fender DVD-it's been one of our most popular ever!
Yes, Z'ing is the correct term for the modification you propose, and your methodical and detailed approach is superb! You are guaranteed to have a frame stronger than stock, and one that you'll never have to worry about. I wish more builders put as much thought into their projects up front as you obviously have; we'd see a lot fewer problems if they did!
For butt-welds on 1/8-inch thick material, you only need to bevel the metal from one side. When chamfering the edges, don't chamfer them so much that you leave a sharp point on the metal. Your penetration will be more consistent if you leave a small flat spot on the edges of the metal (about 1/16 inch). In terms of strength, it doesn't matter whether you drill your holes through the frame of the sister plate. I'd suggest drilling the plate, since you can do that in a drill press, and drilling large holes in a frame is rather difficult with a handheld drill. The only other question I have is whether the sister plate will be inside the frame or outside. If you plan to put it inside, I'd trim the edges back a little farther from the flanges on the frame, so you'll have an easier shot at getting a weld on the edges of the plate. If the plate welds on the outside, it's fine just as you show it.
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Tai Chi Courses
Testimonials - Silk Reeling Chan Si Gong
Exercises for True Freedom of Movement
Silk Reeling Chan Si Gong Exercises
exercises are great for loosening up the joints, enabling you to enjoy
freedom of movement. Ultimately, they will also help to develop
spiralling energy within the body. These silk reeling movements
benefit the joints, sinews and muscles and improve circulation.
The circular movements strengthen the connective tissues and increase
the secretion of synovial fluid which lubricates the joints, keeping
them supple. People who have been practising these exercises
have reported better coordination and an opening up of shoulders, back
and waist.
"The Chan Si Gong exercises are of great benefit for
developing flexibility and strength. The exercises enable the body to
be trained and if regularly performed over a period of time, give
maximum benefit. I have been attending classes for the past two years,
twice per week.
I have had two major operations on my back which had resulted in
substantial residual side effects. However, the Chan Si Gong exercises
and regular attendance at classes enable me to derive enormous benefits
for the time devoted to it. I do approximately fifteen minutes of the
Chan Si Gong exercises each day as well as additional practice of the
Tai Chi form.
The benefits accumulated over time have enabled me to live my life
without having to rely on pain killers and I have been able to resume
bike riding as well. I have flexibility and freedom of movement
that would not have been possible without participation in the classes
and practice sessions. We are very fortunate to have Brett and
Fontane as our teachers and I highly recommend Tai Chi to you."
Michael, Public Servant
"The Hun Yuan Silk
Reeling exercise course was an excellent way of consolidating my
practice of this wonderful movement set. These exercises gave me a
deeper insight into the origin of the forces from the Dan Tian, the
foundation strength from the legs and the subtle spiralling of the body
and arms. All of these factors combine to make my practice of Tai Chi
more effective, relaxed and enjoyable.
The Silk Reeling movements improve joint mobility, muscle strength and
joint conditioning. I believe that the exercises also improve your
ability to practise the Hun Yuan form and
to engage in day-to-day living with more ease and efficiency.
An excellent wholistic set of exercises to practise
every day to optimise your health, both mind and body."
David, Physiotherapist
"Tai Chi has been an integral part of my life for nearly 20 years. My
first lessons began here in Canberra with Brett. I have moved around
Australia and overseas, learning many
forms of Tai Chi and Qigong, but I
always love to return to Canberra to enjoy the expertise and
professionalism Brett, Fontane, Lis and other instructors provide in
their classes.
The Silk Reeling
Chan Si Gong course I recently completed with Fontane was a totally
liberating experience. Over the past five years,
arthritis has crept into my joints causing stiffness and loss of
flexibility. I was still very much enjoying Tai Chi,
though convinced that the natural ageing process had reduced my
capability. Only two weeks into the Silk Reeling course,
I was encouraged by the changes beginning to happen. Sure stiffness
occurred, as Fontane had warned us, but this time it was muscular, and
looseness in the joints was already becoming apparent. In particular,
the shoulder, neck and upper back began to open up and at last I felt
what it meant to 'engage the back'. Now I am enjoying improved freedom
of movement and flexibility in the waist, spine and upper body,
complemented with greater strength in the legs and hips. Understanding
the importance of separating waist and hip movements and using the waist
to direct each movement is one thing, feeling it gives a whole new
dimension to practice.
This course is fundamental to the success and enjoyment of the Tai Chi
and free movement in the joints result in a greater flow of intrinsic
energy 'qi' with increased blood circulation. I highly recommend Silk
Reeling Chan Si Gong, for achieving higher levels of Tai Chi practice
and fitness, resulting in better health and well-being."
"I thoroughly enjoyed
my new experience at the Tai Chi Academy when
I attended the Silk Reeling Chan Si Gong
course. I have always tried to keep fit
by attending the gym three to four times a
week. Recently though, I was finding
the exercise at the gym was not assisting my flexibility and was
in fact causing me some pain in my joints,
particularly in my hands, shoulders and
elbows. I was looking for some sort of exercise that would assist me
with my flexibility and general health. I
found the gentle Silk Reeling exercises caused me no
pain and in fact the increased flexibility has improved my golf
game! I also find I am more capable of
This term I have enrolled in the beginners Hun Yuan Tai Chi course."
Mark, Public Servant
this past year, I had the opportunity to practise the Silk Reeling Chan
Si Gong. I found myself feeling very relaxed after a session of these
continuous and flowing movements. I definitely felt that there was a
of the various joints, leading to more flexibility and ease of
movement. My upper body, especially the upper back and shoulder/neck
area, felt benefit from the practice of these eighteen Silk Reeling
Lyn, Housewife and Mother
really enjoyed the Silk Reeling Chan Si Gong course I took in January.
Since then I have regularly practised some of exercises and felt it has
made a huge difference in my flexibility. I often use some of the
exercises when I need to take a break from long hours in front of the
computer. The Chan Si Gong has also helped me gain a better
understanding of relaxation, especially helpful when practising the Hun
Yuan Qigong."
Rob, Public Servant
did the Silk Reeling Chan Si Gong intensive course in January this year
and enjoyed it very much. I very quickly felt the physical benefits of
more relaxed and flexible joints. I also found that I was generally
more relaxed in myself and at the same time had more energy."
Frances, Trainer
attending the January Intensive Course, I was really having trouble
getting my head around what Silk Reeling Chan Si Gong could be about. I
had images of cotton reels, of the different styles of dancing reels
that I had seen; I suspect I was searching for an image of roundness.
It all fell into place,
however, when I saw the performance of an artist, billed as
Silken Singer',
on a TV program, Cirque du Soleil. The female artist moved effortlessly
up and down two long narrow silken panels suspended from the ceiling,
twirling the panels around her legs, her arms and her frame in an
effortless and continuous motion. I was struck by the total smoothness
of movement; I also enjoyed her singing!
I had found myself an image.
The eighteen movements I learned during the January Intensive Course
have been central to my enjoyment of learning the Hun Yuan Tai Chi form.
My balance has improved (important for all of us as we add on the
years), my joints are moving more easily and smoothly and, probably the
best and most important aspect of all, I am experiencing an increasing
loosening of my waist. I mention the waist because I have struggled
with 'getting
it right'
– 'getting
it to drive the action'
– since taking up Tai Chi. I am not claiming to be there yet, but I am
moving along the track.
The other very noticeable change has been in my shoulder joints. I
thought that after years of those swinging arm and waist turning warm-up
exercises, I had achieved a respectable level of freedom in those
joints. Within a few weeks of incorporating the Silk Reeling exercises,
I found a whole newness to the meaning of freedom. It was quite a
revelation to find the degree of improvement I had yet to discover.
I continue to pluck out different sets of the eighteen to practise and
so I give a focus to loosening and oiling different parts of the
creaking frame.
I am convinced that in learning and practising Silk Reeling, I am
contributing further to the good health I am so lucky to enjoy.
Bryan, "Life Enthusiast"
have been doing the Silk Reeling exercises for four months now, after a
summer course with Fontane of the Tai Chi Academy. There are several
benefits that I am starting to become aware of. I feel that my
execution and coordination of the movements when doing the Hun Yuan Tai
Chi form is less clumsy. Also, the exercises make you focus on all the
joints in your body and I am surprised how much more flexible these have
become, especially the waist and knees. The exercises also include some
effective leg strengthening movements. Silk reeling movements emphasise
the energy movement coming from the earth through your legs, waist and
moving into your shoulders, elbows and hands. Learning to relax your
shoulders more and to move your arms without force is a great
sensation. Your awareness of your Dan Tian also becomes more acute.
These sensations and movements can be directly transported to the Hun
Yuan form.
The Silk
Reeling exercises provide a good whole body work-out, strengthening
joints and muscles, and move your qi around your body. At the end, you
feel relaxed and a satisfying internal glow. Chan Si Gong is a powerful
and fun addition to my Tai Chi routines."
Nick, Retiree
"I have found the Chan Si Gong exercises to be literally
unwinding. Almost immediately after learning them in class, I noticed
'problem' muscles around my shoulder blades and upper arms twitching in
bed at night. For me, these exercises have been a gentle way to engage
every muscle in one activity, refreshing the stagnant and forgotten
Rhett, Office Worker
"Hun Yuan Chan Si Gong or Silk Reeling is a set of exercises for
strengthening the joints. It is very enjoyable, relaxing and
graceful. Once I start doing it, I do not like to stop. It is like an
addiction, a healthy one though.
From the exercise of Spiralling and Weaving Arms, Shoulder and Elbow
Rotation, Double Punch, Open and Close, I have learnt to drop and relax
my shoulders and coordinate my shoulder, arm, wrist and waist movements
as well. This exercise, together with Neck Rotation, is particularly
good for me after long hours of pounding away on the computer keyboard,
sitting upright and straining my neck and back.
I also find the Circling and Spiralling Waist exercise rewarding. It
has enabled me to coordinate my movements and keep my balance. I also
feel a gentle massage in the abdomen area when I do this exercise and
this, I believe, helps to reduce my blood glucose reading.
My legs have gained more strength and flexibility from the leg exercise
such as Knee and Ankle Rotation, Slide and Step, Stomping, Parting the
Clouds and Scooping the Earth, the Eagle Spreads its Wings and Lohan
Offers Fruit.
This set of Chan Si Gong exercises is excellent for people of all ages,
whatever shape and size, and I would strongly recommend everyone to try
Nancy, Writer, Freelance Editor and Photographer
doing the Hun Yuan Tai Chi
form, I felt myself using
a lot of hip movement instead of waist. The circular movements of Chan
Si Gong helped me to understand my body as one unit, loosened my joints,
and I use my waist not hips."
George, Retired
joined Tai Chi for its great health benefits in reducing tension and
stress. The Chan Si Gong is a great way of loosening tension and
strengthening the joints and muscles, particularly the upper back and
neck. We love the free flowing and serene movements and the additional
benefit of disciplining oneself to focus one's mind."
Tricia, Policy Officer and George, Bricklayer
"A lifetime as a
'weekend warrior' has left me with a few old injuries. At first
I found some Silk Reeling exercises a bit painful, but with practice I
have found that the exercises that I have selected have given me a
'smoother' action through the range of the movement of my muscles and
"When doing the Chan Si Gong exercises, I immediately feel a lowering in
my centre of gravity. This gives the moves great stability and allows
the mind and body to become relaxed. The exercises are a smooth
transition between legs, waist, and torso through to shoulders, elbows
and wrist. Sometimes when it all comes together, I can really feel the
changing sensations, particularly in my hands and forearms. I often try
to relate what I am doing in the Tai Chi form back to the Chan Si Gong
because of the similar foundations to many of the movements. I find
this considerably improves my understanding of Tai Chi."
Paolo, Public Servant
"The January intensive course introducing the Tai Chi Silk Reeling
Exercises (Chan Si Gong) was excellent. We had done some of the sets in
this form in class, but having the continuity and completion of the
intensive course is much better. The exercises can increase the
potential for free movement of energy through the body and the joints.
In ordinary people like us, these are full of blockages and so the
exercises are not so easy – more silk tangling than silk reeling – but
you get good results from doing them if you work on it. Continuing on
from the intensive course is up to each of us and now that the DVD is
available, it will also help. But nothing can replace the courses and
classes and guidance from a teacher – the best thing they can provide is
the experience of the effects of the exercises and the opening of the
joints to the flow of energy. Experiencing (even in a small way) what
the exercises are exercising is the real lesson and the intensive
courses provide us this opportunity. I will do it again in the future."
David, Scientist
January courses are great as they offer an intensive experience which
leads to a more in depth understanding of the weekly lessons. The Silk
Reeling Chan Si Gong intensive course helped me understand something of
spiralling energy and, with this awareness, more freedom of movement
became possible for me. With these incremental changes, over time
amazing things are possible for me, including the reversal of the
painful effects of tension and patterns of holding tension. I am very
excited about that prospect in the longer term and encouraged towards
that by my progress so far."
Lynda, Public Servant
last term, I attended the Silk Reeling Chan Si Gong course. I do tend
to try anything Fontane offers. This course was the most satisfying of
I felt as if it was meant for me, being an older student. Within a very
short time, I felt my shoulders free up and even felt them move!! Most
of the movements
were easy to do and not at all boring. I have trouble with my mind
going elsewhere, but at these classes,
not so. Couldn't get to one class on my normal night so travelled to
the other side of Canberra to make sure I didn't miss out.
Thank you Fontane, and I will certainly enrol for the next one."
"The Silk Reeling
exercises have given me a better understanding of how to use and move
the body in order to achieve greater flexibility and fluidity. As
a result, I now enjoy even greater benefits from my Tai Chi practice."
"The main point that I
gained from the Silk Reeling Chan Si Gong
course is the full use of
joint revolution capacity. This is especially the case during the
exercises, where it is possible to fully concentrate on doing so. In
the form practice itself, an individual practitioner may not always
employ full use, but because the exercises have been done
conscientiously, the form will exhibit as free flowing and effortless.
And finally it was obvious that the three Ps were vital: Practice,
Practice and Practice!
My physiotherapist recommended Tai Chi to help manage my
osteoarthritis. I am very grateful, for it is doing just that.
The Silk Reeling
exercises directly address the osteoarthritis issue: joint movement
Mary, Programmer
"I am a
life-long arthritis sufferer, and as a truck driver,
I found it difficult to maintain a sensible work-exercise
balance. I was on quite heavy medication for pain relief and inflammation
control for many years. At the suggestion of my rheumatologist and
physiotherapist, I started Tai Chi. After a few semesters,
I found I no longer needed medication.
I had much greater mobility and a lot less pain. In
particular, the Silk Reeling exercises were of great benefit. Once I
got the hang of them, I found they took up no space at all in my
suitcase! I intend to re-enrol for another session. I've still got
arthritis, of course, but it no longer plays the huge role that it used
Rodger, Truck Driver
really enjoyed this course, and could feel the improvement in my form
(once I was doing the movement correctly!). It is also fun and
enjoyable and I would recommend it to any student."
Jenny, Public Servant
– Silk Reeling Training Saved the Day
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Archived Interviews
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Path of Self Development
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Full Use of My Right Hand
Life Changing
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Recovery from Accident
Finally I Made It to
Tai Chi
Managing Parkinson's
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Restore Health
Tai Chi & Wu Dao Gong
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My Tai Chi Journey
Stumbling Upon a
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Searching for the Feeling
An Effective Exercise
Life Changer
Keeping Healthy
Gaining Solace
Grew Up with Karate
Tai Chi for Life
Progress towards Recovery
Lifelong Results
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I was listening to Chet play Roger Miller's "Engine Engine # Nine" on Ytube, and I couldn't help tapping my foot. In fact, it's darn near impossible to not tap your foot when Chet got that rhythm going.
To me, one of the most outstanding facets of Chet's playing, and I'd even say FOUNDATIONAL to his playing was his IMPECCABLE sense of rhythm, along with his anticipating the melody. When Chet got that thumb going, the whole world listened. Wasn't it Paul Yandell who said he had the steadiest thumb in Nashville?
The rhythm patterns he produced were beyond reproach. Listen again to "Flop Eared Mule And Other Favorites", and just love every minute of it.
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Yes, all foster carers have the right to transfer and you may be able to transfer to us if we cover your area. If you are, for any reason, unhappy with your current foster care agency you are quite within your rights to transfer to another organisation.
If you would like further information on how to transfer, please call us on 0800 5 677 677 or email us at email@example.com for a confidential discussion about your options and how Family Care may be able to help.
4. I rent my property, can I still be a foster carer?
Yes. Your social worker will discuss this and your other financial arrangements with you. It is important that you are well organised and are able to provide stability for a child.
5. Do I need a spare room to foster?
Yes, you do and this bedroom will form part of your assessment. Looked After Children cannot share a bedroom with your own children.
6. I have small children, can I still foster?
Yes, you can although this will make it slightly harder for us to match children to you. It is important that the needs of all children, both your own children and those that are fostered, are met. Your social worker will discuss this with you during the assessment.
7. Will I receive training before I become a foster carer?
Yes, as well as the assessment, it is important that you are fully aware of your role as a foster carer. This 'Skills to Foster' training takes place during your assessment and provides you with an opportunity to explore the role of a foster carer more in-depth and ensure that fostering is right for you. It is important that this course is attended in full by all applicants wishing to become a foster carer.
8. How much will I receive as an allowance?
This can vary and depends upon the age and needs of the child. Typically, our foster carers receive £335 - £435 per week per child. This coupled with the support services, free training and therapeutic input we offer, that many other agencies don't, makes Family Care a good all round choice for new and experienced foster carers.
9. Will I be employed or self-employed?
All foster carers in the UK are self-employed and any earnings from fostering must be declared in line with HMRC guidance.
10. Do I have to pay Tax and NI on my allowance?
It's very unlikely that you will need to pay much tax on your fostering allowances each year given income from fostering is partially tax exempt in the UK. However, those considering fostering in the UK should seek advice and be aware of the current thresholds. Family Care and its partner organisations are on hand to help and give advice. Details on HMRC guidance to foster carers can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/foster-carers/help-with-the-cost-of-fostering
11. How much choice will I be given about placements?
During the assessment, your social worker will discuss with you the type of placements that will be right for you and your family. You will be given choices of placements and it is really important that you are sure that you can meet the needs of a particular child. If in doubt, say so.
12. Will my partner need to be checked and attend training?
Yes, if you are in a relationship, it is really important that both you and your partner are fully committed to fostering. All adults who live in the home, or are regular visitors to the home will need to have the necessary checks to ensure the safety of any child that you foster.
13. How long does the assessment process take?
It takes 4 to 6 months from your initial enquiry to being approved as a foster carer. The more dedicated you are to providing the information we require to complete your assessment, the greater the chances of a speedy assessment.
14. Are there age restrictions on who can foster?
Foster carers must be at least 21 years of age to foster with us. There is no upper age limit providing you are fit, healthy and energetic enough to provide great care for children and keep them safe.
15. Can I foster if I work?
Family Care's generous payments to foster carers make having a second job unnecessary. We usually require that the 'main' carer be available full-time or that their work is sufficiently flexible for them to be able to provide the highest standards of care at all times.
16. What checks are carried out as part of the assessment process?
We carry out the following checks:
- Local Authority checks
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks (anyone over 16 in household)
- School/Health Visitor checks on birth children
- NSPCC checks
- References (employment, non-family, family, ex-partner (where necessary), birth children)
- Full Medical (undertaken by your GP)
- Risk assessment of your home including any pets
- Overseas checks (where necessary)
17. I have a criminal conviction – can I foster?
Having a criminal conviction doesn't automatically mean you cannot foster. A lot will depend on the nature of the conviction and when it occurred. What is of paramount importance is that you declare any convictions right from the start of your enquiry. Disclosure and Barring Service checks are undertaken as part of all fostering assessments in the UK.
18. Can anyone apply to foster?
We welcome applications from all people, irrespective of gender, relationship status, sexual orientation or race. You can apply to foster if:
- You are aged 21 or over
- You have a spare bedroom
- You are a British Citizen or have permanent leave to reside in the UK
19. What kind of support can I expect?
Fostering can be very challenging. Family Care has developed a reputation over many years for its high levels of support to foster carers. Your supervising social worker is primarily responsible for supporting you. However, you will also have access to someone who is available out of hours 24/7 to ensure you have support round the clock for any emergency situations. Family Care also operates some of the best support services on offer – we hold activities, excursions, summer camps, days out and much more which gives carers little bits of time back just when they need it.
20. Can I foster if I smoke?
Yes, but there are restrictions. You will still be able to foster but the welfare of the young person placed needs to be considered. At Family Care, we would not place a child under the age of 5 in a smoking household and we would discuss and agree arrangements with you for any children over 5.
21. Can I foster if I don't drive?
It will be difficult although not impossible to foster if you do not drive or have a car. The reason for this is that the foster child placed with you would need to attend school and you would need to attend training and regular meetings at Family Care. You will need to satisfy your assessing social worker that you will be able to fulfill all tasks associated with being a foster carer. For example, sometimes the local public transport system will provide adequate means of transport.
22. Can I foster if I have a baby?
Having a baby brings many challenges into you and your family's life. Whilst having a baby does not outright preclude you from fostering a child, your assessing social worker will need to be sure that you can meet the needs of both your own baby and any potential foster child.
23. Can I foster if I have debt or have been made bankrupt in the past?
Yes, but you will need to demonstrate your ability to manage your finances if you are approved as a foster carer. Your financial circumstances will be discussed during the assessment. As fostering allowances are only paid when you have a child in placement, it is really important that you can demonstrate that you are able to manage your finances without being able to rely on the fostering allowance.
24. Can I foster if I have pets?
Pets can provide a very therapeutic environment for children and young people. However, all pets within the home will also be assessed in terms of the risk that they may present. For example, all breeds of dog which are highlighted within the Dangerous Dogs Act will preclude you from becoming a foster carer.
25. Can foster carers receive child benefits?
The fostering allowance is for any children you foster. If you have children of your own living in the household, any child benefit you are entitled to should not be affected.
26. Can I foster if I take antidepressants/have depression/have had depression?
Fostering can be extremely demanding and challenging. Your assessing social worker will discuss your mental and physical health at the point of enquiry. All applicants will need to demonstrate and evidence a good standard of physical and mental health.
27. What is kinship care?
Kinship care means that relatives or friends look after children who cannot live with their parents. Kinship care can be a private arrangement or formalised through a legal order.


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Author Johnny Grimond said politicians at Holyrood governed "like teenagers on an allowance".
He claimed the Scottish Executive had been "slow to tax, quick to spend and even quicker to ban".
A spokesman for the first minister dismissed it as the rambling thoughts of someone on a day trip from London.
Mr Grimond criticised the executive's two main innovations - the abolition of tuition fees and free care for the elderly.
He described free care as a "terrifying blank cheque".
The author also said the ban on smoking in indoor public places fell into the "nanny-state" category.
And First Minister Jack McConnell was dismissed as a product of local government which was rich in "numpties".
He claimed that devolution had not robbed Scots of a chip on the shoulder about the English.
Mr Grimond said: "Devolution has not diminished this sense of being damn-well-not-British, nor the rising Anglophobia that seems to have come with it.
"This is difficult to measure but is regularly attested to among the 400,000 or so people of English birth who live in Scotland."
However, he was not completely disillusioned, claiming that while Scotland's politics showed little originality, its arts were flourishing.
The Economist report coincided with the publication of a survey which looked at the definition of Scottishness.
It said speaking with a Scottish accent and being born In Scotland were what made a person Scottish.
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Hello there! Long time, no write.
Work got busy. I basically stopped cooking. My project started to wind down, and I've traveled three times since October. And as I've expressed before, I spend enough time on the computer at work that I wasn't always excited to get back on and write at the end of the day.
The weather cooled down- a little bit. The leaves started to turn color. And I got out of Amarillo for a weekend and headed up to Denver to see my friend J.
It was a whirlwind, but it was still a much needed break from the same old routine I'd fallen into in Amarillo. First, we went to Steuben's and had some delicious comfort food and great cocktails. It's also hipster central, and you sit in pretty close proximity to other tables. It's awesome people watching!
The next day, we went up to Idaho Springs, a gorgeous little mountain town less than an hour out of Denver. The weather was perfect, and it actually felt like fall. Also, it has been more than a year since I was up in actual mountains (ahem, Chile), so the altitude and terrain were wonderful.
We also got pizza at the original Beau Jo's. This pizza is not a joke! Do as the locals do and cover that leftover crust in honey. It's delicious!
Later that night, we headed towards downtown for a classic Mexican dinner of tamales, and then over to the Punch Bowl for a drink and some games. The Punch Bowl is like Dave and Buster's…but nothing like it because it's really classy and sleek. No photos, because I was enjoying the company and didn't think of it!
That Sunday, we went to brunch at Snooze. This is breakfast paradise. It's all they do! You can find all kinds of eggs Benedict, French toast, and some of the most bonkers pancakes I've ever had.
I spent the rest of the day exploring downtown Denver, near the capital and along the 16th Street Mall. Denver is so eclectic. You can find all kinds of shops along the Mall, not far from the seat of government. It reminded me a lot of Madison, WI, but on a slightly bigger scale.
If I'd really gone to Denver to see the sights and get to know the city, I would have given myself more time and certainly done a lot more planning. I basically bought a plane ticket and told my friend I was coming. So really, I was there for the company. It had been a long four months in Amarillo without anyone besides the people I worked with, TV, Internet, and books. Simply getting to see some different scenery- i.e., MOUNTAINS and CITY- and be with someone who knows me was enough.
Thank you for an excellent weekend, J.! I hope I can get back to Denver and see more of it soon.
That was the middle of October. Suddenly it was Halloween, my project was quickly winding down, and I was headed home for a quick weekend.
I got back on Halloween, just in time to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters and remember that fall can actually be cold- it had been in the 80's in Amarillo that week.
It was also around this time that I got news that I'm going to Chicago for my next project. True story: I'm actually writing this from my hotel on the Magnificent Mile. That's a whole other blog post, though.
So, the Hotel Kitchen thing didn't really work out as planned. I also didn't do nearly as much sightseeing or getting around in Amarillo as I thought I would.
Here's the deal- when I felt like laying around and doing nothing, I didn't want to go do something just for the sake of blogging or Instagramming it. The rise of social media have changed how we perceive and approach experiences. Can we photograph it? Can we write about it and say something sexy or attractive or thought-provoking? Is it hypocritical or paradoxical to be writing this right now?
All of that is to say, if you were maybe expecting a little more life out of this blog while I was on my Texan adventure, I'm sorry if you were somehow disappointed.
But now I'm in Chicago. And I'm going to have a real apartment with a REAL KITCHEN. People. This is HUGE. I hope you're as excited as I am! You're going to see a whole new level of cooking and activity and just stuff on the blog soon, as I get to a place I can settle into for a while.
More about Texas to come.
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Seven startups focusing on issues to do with things that start with the word "cyber" are now funded by our intelligence service and government, with the GCHQ Cyber Accelerator scheme open for business.
On offer to the participants are such delights as access to GCHQ's technology and expertise, plus boring stuff like office space and hardware in the new Cheltenham Cyber Innovation Centre, should your amazing new world-leading cybersecurity startup still be operating out of a couple of bedrooms on 2013 Chromebooks.
Operated by Wayra, the ambition is to come up with the "next generation of cyber security systems" during the three-month programme, with this initial wave of participants including counter-intelligence company CounterCraft that uses decoy computers to trick enemies, hack early warning system Cyberowl, security compliance system Cybersmart, and several other startups that bravely don't have the word cyber in their names.
Wayra director Gary Stewart said: "This accelerator could have a huge impact on the global cyber security sector, generating the next generation of systems that will make everyone's online experience safer and more secure." [Wayra]
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Dr. Nishal Mohan, Biosecurity Program Manager at the Federation of American Scientists and the Executive Director of the Virtual Biosecurity Center (VBC), spoke on the subject of 'Globalizing Biosecurity: The Virtual Biosecurity Center' at Princeton University on April 8, 2011. This talk is part of the Princeton Biosecurity Seminar Series, sponsored by the MacArthur Foundation.
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15 December 2011
Yesterday, I got wind of a disgraceful incident by the crew of a tv show towards our most precious Veterans of Pearl Harbor Day. The news wires were reporting that a group of Pearl Harbor survivors - respected members of our Greatest Generation - Veterans all in their 80's and 90's, had made a pilgrimage to the PunchBowl Cemetary to hold a commemorative Service to honor their brothers who perished on that "Day in Infamy."
This was to be a solemn, dignified service, but because of the presence of a Hawaii Five-0 tv crew, was turned into a terrible display of ignorance and disrespect.
The milblogs heard of this, and had the expected response:
Hawaii Five-O [doesn't get it] Want to know why? Go read here, here, and here. You can read the drippingly insincere "apology" from the executive producer here. Mr. Lenkov, you can take your permit, fold it into many points, and insert it. You may have had it, but it does not make you in the right or right, because as was famously said recently, you can have the right to ask your cable company to accept interpretive dance as payment; but, it doesn't make it a good idea. You and your team showed great disrespect to the living and dead who paid the price for you to have your freedoms. Your non-heartfelt (to be polite) words don't mean jack. Man up, do right, and find a way to make it right -- which is a polite version of what I want to say to you. Oh, and when it comes to who I believe on what happened, I will take the word of the veterans who were there over a production pogue...
I think Laughing Wolf just about covers all the points here, (even though he was far more polite than I managed to be in my original piece) but of course, I had to go to the original witness of this disgusting lack of RESPECT to our Veterans on what should have been - was planned to be - a most sombre, meaningful day:
Monday, December 12, 2011
Hawaii Five-0 Crew Disgraceful To WWII Pearl Harbor Survivors
It looked strange from the moment we pulled up to the Punchbowl, a sacred Hawaiian site once the location for human sacrifice before Cook's arrival to the islands. Our tour bus, filled with 23 WWII Pearl Harbor survivors as part of The Greatest Generations Foundation came to the beautiful location in an old crater above downtown Honolulu for a closing ceremony and presentation. The National Cemetery of the Pacific pays tribute to those veterans of all faiths who served their country, many who lost their lives during WWII.
The cemetary repesentatives may have been appropriately respectful but what follows almost defies belief. Almost.
Steffan Tubbs of Newsradio 850 KOA, Denver, Colorado's Morning News co-host, and Board member of The Greatest Generations Foundation, describes in detail how ignorant the cast and crew of this television show was to his group of Pearl Harbor Veterans. To get the full weight of the insults heaped upon these amazing gentlemen at the hands of these tv show people (because you know "the show must go on" ) go here.
What is just as disturbing to me is the email exchange back and forth between Mr Tubbs and the executive producer of this tv show. Peter M. Lenkov starts out by assuring Mr Tubbs he will investigate the incident, but finally devolves into basically calling Mr Tubbs a liar. Really? Not from my reading.
Ignorance and disrespect on full display. Ignorance from not just the tv crew, but also whoever gave them the permits to BE on those grounds, walking on the graves of these Fallen Heroes, disrupting, disrespecting the occasion, in that week, of all weeks in the year. Hello? ANYbody in the permit approval department got a clue at all? Apparently not.
Walking on the sacred graves: the epitome of ignorance and disrespect, I don't care WHO you are, or what cemetary you are at, or even what day of the year. WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!
I happen to be quite familiar with the machinations of the film industry (don't ask) and I have seen for myself - up close and far too personal - how arrogant most of them are. They all have such a sense of entitlement, doncha know. I have also witnessed the ignorance from those movie industry types who think they are oh so precious; the crews and actors who think they have the right to do whatever the hell they like, no matter who or what they trample on.
THIS time, on Pearl Harbor Day, this tv crew trampled on the wrong graves, and disrespected the wrong group. Since they were apparently so hell-bent on disrespecting OUR Veterans in favour of their budgetary considerations, I suggest we - the public - respond by withdrawing OUR financial support for all that show's sponsors. Hit 'em in the wallet, since it is obvious that the language of the almighty dollar suprecedes all consideration of respect.
I am not optimistic that these jerks are capable - at this stage in their lives - of learning anything about respect of their betters. But until Hawaii Five-0 bank accounts are negatively affected, ( and I am confident they will be, on the heels of this inexcusable ignorant disrespect) I suggest all those connected with that show open a history book or two or three, to learn what REAL service, REAL sacrifice, and REAL love of country looks like. You know, values waaaaaaaay more important than a tv show.
May I suggest that they perhaps start with this video, which I posted on my own site on Pearl Harbor Day.
If you would like to tell CBS what you think of this, this is the CBS contact form which I found in a comment over at This Ain't Hell who also lambasted Hawaii Five-0 for this whole mess of their own making.
The fact is, from the first person who thought it was a good idea to the the Cemetary director to the Executive Producers non-apology for his crew "just" acting in "haste to finish their work," this is a series of bad decisions that should never have happened.
That this DID happen begs the question of what, if anything, this particular tv crew can do to make things 'right.' NOT just because they now have a growing PR mess, but because many of our Greatest Generation will probably never be able to make such a pilgrimage again.
Last night, on a radio show, we were discussing what steps could be taken to undo the damage - the insult - done by these ignorant, disrespectful morons. Suggestions of huge donations to the Greatest Generation Foundation were offered, as was another idea of shutting down that whole program, and firing all involved - period. Was also raised that whoever issued the permit for that day, for that sacred place, should be fired. All these ideas sound good to me, but the truth of the matter is, there is NO making this right for our Veterans who were viewed as an inconvenience to the oh so 'busy' crew.
I see today that the Hawaii tv crew are hitting the airwaves (and their FaceBook page) plus the print media, in full on *apology* mode. Far too little, far too late. This should never have happened, and they should ALL be ashamed of themselves. They should be.


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Back to School: Excitement as the 'New Year' Begins
As August draws to a close, the minds of parents turn to all-things back-to-school. This time of year can definitely be a little nutty but it can also be an exciting time too.
In honor of back to school, we asked our Family Room bloggers to share what they're most looking forward to this year:
Emily: Watching my 4th grader continue to strive for independence – this year she'll walk to school by herself.
Marisa: There is nothing better than seeing the genuine pride my son has when he accomplishes a task. I can't wait to see his smiling face each afternoon as he relays all the highlights of his day.
Aili: The switch over from an infant classroom environment to a toddler classroom… seeing how different they are and knowing all the fun stuff that comes with it is very exciting.
Rachel: I'm beyond thrilled that my child is "looping" with his teacher — his first grade teacher will also be his second grade teacher. She's so fabulous, and such a great fit for his needs, I wouldn't mind if he stayed with her all through grade school!
Laura: My daughter has been in the toddler classroom for just over a month now, and it's crazy to see just how much she has learned in that short period of time. I can't wait to see how much more she will learn and develop—even better, I just love to see that look of accomplishment on her face when she reaches a new milestone.
What about you – what are you most looking forward to this school year?
- E-family news: Time for School – Are You Prepared?
- E-family news: Making Happiness Happen: Building Resilience in Children
- Read more posts about back to school or posts about managing stress from the Family Room bloggers


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Quick & Easy Lower-Sugar Peach Crisp
Recipe by Jess Cording MS, RD
Serves 4
2 tbsp ginger (chopped)
1⁄2 c rolled oats
1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
1⁄4 tsp ground ginger
1⁄4 tsp ground cinnamon
sea salt
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Pour Libby's® Peach Slices into baking dish. Mix in chopped ginger and set aside.
In small bowl, mix together remaining ingredients to make topping.
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From time to time I will be scheduled a new appointment, and in our database, in the "comment" section below the client and patient information portion, there will be a note stating "Owner not bringing pet to appointment."
I'm always surprised when I see this, as it seems to counterintuitive towards the goal of what I do for a living.
How can I provide owners with accurate information about their pet's cancer without having examined them? How can I provide treatment options when by law, I need to have an active client-patient relationship and can't even prescribe an antibiotic to an animal I've never actually seen? How can I answer honestly if they ask me if their pet is in pain? How do I determine if an animal is a good candidate for surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy?
Most of the time, owners who elect to not bring their pet to an appointment do so because they feel traveling to and from the hospital is too stressful for their animal. Having two cats of my own who do not travel well (one is guaranteed to yowl incessantly, scrape his nose along the front of the carrier until it bleeds, and urinate no matter how short the trip, while the other drools uncontrollably until she is a soaking wet mess) I understand this completely.
Yet, this past week when I saw another appointment on my schedule indicating the owners would be present, but the pet would not, I jokingly said, "I would never think of going to my dentist without bringing my teeth!" So why do owners feel satisfied just listening to me talk?
The majority of time spent during a consult is dialogue between owners and myself. I begin by asking questions about their pet's past medical history, what signs they notice prompting a visit to their vet, how was the cancer diagnosed (if coming to see me with a diagnosis already), and going over what tests were already performed. I also spend a lot of time describing the pathology behind their pet's diagnosis and the different treatment options, including expected side effects, prognosis, and what we look for to decide if a treatment is successful, or not.
The verbal portion definitely takes up a great deal of time, but I also gather so much information from my physical examination of the patient. Sometimes I discover secondary or tertiary health problems completely unrelated to the animal's cancer (e.g. heart murmurs, cataracts, orthopedic disease, etc.) These conditions may influence recommendations for treatment or even prompt me to recommend additional testing before moving forward with more definitive care.
As an example, this past week I was referred a dog whose primary veterinarian was worried had leukemia. Leukemia is a "catch-all" phrase used to describe a cancer of white blood cells that usually stars in the bone marrow. The patient had a moderately high white blood cell count on several repeated blood tests.
When I examined the dog, I noted that her lymph nodes were all enlarged as well. This was not recovered on her previous exams. Though dogs with leukemia can have enlarged lymph nodes, this is far more common with a different type of cancer called lymphoma. Leukemia and lymphoma can look very similar on blood tests, but can potentially have different therapeutic options and have very different prognosis.
If I never examined this dog, I never would have felt her lymph nodes and I never would have had a suspicion she may have a different disease process going on than what she was referred for. My diagnostic recommendations changed based on my exam findings, and we ultimately diagnosed her with cancer, but a far less aggressive variant of disease than she was originally referred for.
What would have happened if her owners had not brought her along to the appointment? I likely would have just discussed the form of cancer she was referred for – telling her owners about the grave prognosis of only a few weeks with or without treatment. Would they have considered euthanizing her before she started showing significant signs of illness? Thinking about this outcome certainly prompts concern for the absence of the animal during a consultation.
I truly am flattered people feel the time spent hearing my opinion and knowledge about veterinary cancer is so valuable. When owners come to see me, they are looking for accurate information they can use to make decisions about their pet's care. Their primary veterinarian is often the frontline educator, and it's fantastic when I hear owners say, "My vet told me some of the basic information, but said I should really meet with you to learn all of my options."
We always encourage owners to bring their pets to appointments when they are apprehensive about doing so. For most cases, we are able to successfully convey the importance of the exam, that if the pet is present we can perform recommended diagnostic tests that same day, and if appropriate, get started on treatment protocols right away.
I'm sure there are some specialists out there who would decline to see appointments without the animal being present for an exam out of concern the appointment may not be productive on their end or because they are concerned about offering advice for a pet they've never seen.
For me, it's just another part of deciding what kind of oncologist I want to be. As is true for so many aspects of my career (and life in general), as long as we (the pet owner and myself) are all on the same page about the limitations of me not examining their pet, I would never refuse the occasional appointment without the pet present.
I want to be the kind of oncologist who always remembers the most important aspect of any appointment is the patient. For now, I am content knowing this means sometimes I never actually meet them in person.
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A selection of wintery goodness from around the web. i do enjoy window shopping at this time of year, don't you.
Can i ask a couple of things today that have been floating around in my mind?
..when i make collages such as these,i always feel they load up a bit small, and that the details are lost. However that's the column size i work with/
In order to have a wider layout for posts, i would need to alter my blog quite a bit, losing the two side bars and having just one.
So my question is dear readers, does the middle column on the whole, feel too narrow? would you prefer a wider photo, and if so, would it be sad to lose at least one of the columns down one side, with all the box links - which are afterall, kind of my signature style at Secrets?
Secondly,I need to ask your feedback on replies to comments..
I havent always been replying to your lovely messages in the comments section. Though on the recent more personal post i did so. I wonder sometimes if anyone goes back to see if a reply is there? I tend not to expect a reply in comments when i leave a message at other blogs, but its a bonus if i recieve one. I rarely return to look though,and just wanted to know what you thought?
I've had some better days of late, and also some less so, it seems to be quite up and down. My head sometimes has been buzzing with ideas and hopes and that's made it difficult to wind down at times. I think 11/11/11 coming up has a lot to do with the way my energy has been, dates such as this carry a special significance and are considered sacred in many spiritual ways.
The energies around the world at this time are very intense for change and revolution, - you only have to see whats going on with the banks and demos, and government shake ups, to recognise that things are in a state of change outwardly too - and people are having a voice that for so long would have been unheard. (thankyou twitter, avaaz, fb and all, for the platform that allows connections and positive changes to take hold)


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Hong Kong's top court ruled on Wednesday that a British lesbian should be granted a spousal visa, upholding a lower court's decision, in a landmark judgment that could open the door for expatriates' same-sex partners to move to the financial hub.
The British woman, identified only as QT in court, sued the director of immigration in 2014 after she was denied a spousal visa that would have granted her resident status and allowed her to work without the need for a separate visa.
The woman and her partner, a dual British and South African national identified only as SS who was offered work in Hong Kong, had entered into a civil partnership in Britain.
"Although I cannot be with you in person today, that does not diminish the joy I feel, knowing that Hong Kong's highest court has upheld my right, as a lesbian woman, to be treated equally by the Hong Kong government," QT said in a statement issued through her lawyer.
The unanimous ruling by five judges brings to an end the landmark case involving rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, which has garnered support from more than 30 top global banks and law firms, including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
Hong Kong is a popular destination for expatriates, many of whom work in the city's financial services and legal sectors.
Marriage is legally defined as a monogamous union between a man and a woman in Hong Kong.
But the public's support for same-sex marriage has "grown markedly over a short period", according to a study by the University of Hong Kong released on Tuesday.
In 2013, 38 percent of the some 400 people surveyed by the Centre for Comparative and Public Law supported same-sex marriage. A similar poll with more than 1,400 people last year found more than half believed same-sex couples should be allowed to marry.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)


text: The company makes $3.2 Billion in porfilts last year. Expects growth of 15% this year. All fine and good right? Then why do they start putting its own work force on the street? What does that say about managements greed and shortsightedness? The Managers are only concerned about how they can score a few points with their supervisors and increase their yearly bonuses while the the very workers that are helping to bring these record profits are being let go? Here is another question. UPs Airlines received about $60 Million in the airline bailout bill that was passed following the 9/11 attacks. Yet the company cleared $2.7 Billion that year. Where did the money go? Being a shareholder I want to know what this gorilla is doing to its people while management stuffs their own pockets with the record profits it makes. Again why are they putting us on the street?


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The invasion of computer hackers is on the increase. Most recent were Russian hackers who stole 1.2 billion usernames and passwords, targeting 400,000 websites.
Changing passwords frequently is the best way to try and avoid computer hacker attacks.
But what happens between kids and internet, specifically kids who are computer savvy? They are not only venerable to hackers, but may get themselves in a situation more than their parents can handle.
"What was once a novelty is now a commonplace, and there are some serious issues that need to be addressed. Not only are there many sites that kids should not be accessing, there are also many unsavory people waiting for the opportunity to exploit them."
Many parents are aware of parental control or guidance that blocks their kids from using certain internet sites. Other parents may band their kids from using internet. But what happens when your kids are away from home and friends introduce them to internet? They are introduced to a new world that challenges parental control and defeats your purpose.
So what is the best way to handle kids, internet, and vulnerability?
Aaron Ross, who was a computer whiz at the age of 10 ,repaired computers and programmed DOS, offers ways you can protect your kids without shielding them. After finishing high school, Aaron began working to protect children from internet predators. It's usually a much better idea to educate your child and introduce him or her properly to safe internet use, says Aaron.
Parents must know devices that have internet access, says Aaron. We know all about computer, iPad, and smartphones, but how about the TV? Some of the newer electronic games have internet access also.
If parents make sure that all computers are located and used in a centralized location, no corners or bedrooms, and be sure to establish time limits, parents can guard their kids from predators. Be consistent regarding the allotted time online.
Go online together and practice internet safety. Talk to your kids. Explain that it's like driving. You might be a careful driver, but it's the other guy you need to watch for.
Install internet protection and/or supervision for younger kids. Do a little background work before letting your kid's go to a friend's house. Is there parental supervision when they go online? Keep an eye out for recent deleted history or weird pop-ups.
Most important! Make sure your kids understand that people might not be who they say they are, and they are not to share information, or even chat with strangers. Educate your kids about hyperlinks and the dangers they pose. Disable them if possible.
Your kid may be computer savvy; without guidance, all kids are vulnerable to computer hacks.
Compliments to Aaron Ross/Internet Security Expert & CEO of Rossbackup.


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Regional welterweight title challenger Anthony Ayinde has thrown down the gauntlet to defending champion Danny "Relentless" Stalford, saying "Let's see who has the biggest dig on October 24th"
The league's former novice champion will face Stalford in the main event of the competitions Never Back Down promotion on Saturday October 24th at the Millennium Effingham Park Hotel in West Sussex, and Ayinde has promised to give the champion nightmares when the duo collide.
Ayinde was last in action back in May when he produced another impressive display to see off old rival Kane Baker in another thrilling toe to toe encounter, and the challenger believes his style will be all wrong for the champion when they finally meet.
" I've wanted to fight Danny for a long time now, and I think this is the perfect fight for me at this time, said Ayinde.
" Danny is an aggressive come forward style fighter who likes to throw lots of punches, and combined with my style I think this fight will produce fireworks"
" I'm an awkward southpaw boxer who's going to give Stalford so many angles to deal with he won't know which way to turn, and we've both got a dig so let's see who has the hardest punch and who goes down first"
"My focus building up to this fight will be working on my stamina and being able to throw lots of shots during every round, and I know I've got what it takes to win that title.
Ayinde's challenge for the title will top the bill at the Millennium Effingham Park Hotel in West Sussex next month, and for more information on the full line up of action on the show CLICK HERE
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"There are no checks and balances here, and we've got to restore them." Sensenbrenner, Republican who drafted the Patriot Act II.
Sensenbrenner pointed out the government administration can monitor who journalists are in contact with, in order to avoid criticism. They've done the same with protesters, such as those participating in Occupy Wall Street.
Obama could have ended the Patriot Act in 2011, or at the very least exposed the illegal spying on all Americans' electronic communications, but he signed the bill with an autopen instead. There were not 2/3rds of the House and Senate voting in favour of the Act, so he could have vetoed it. He didn't, and he'll wear that mistake, because he re-authorized an out-of-control NSA.
"The Senate voted 72-23 for the legislation to renew three terrorism-fighting authorities. The House passed the measure 250-153 on an evening vote."
He's been lying about it:
"Obama said that a second program collecting global internet traffic only applies to foreigners. "This does not apply to US citizens and it does not apply to people in the United States," he said."
If you need to read a Republican's take on the Patriot Act, here's McConnell. It's very hard to stomach, with all the gloating and scaremongering.
It's difficult to believe this story is a month old, and no one in the US Government has been charged with a crime. Assange is correct in saying the Rule of Law has collapsed in America.
Watch Obama promise to end warrantless wire-tapping:
AGAIN: Check out this Matt Taibbi blog post. What's the real headline?
"This whole thing, this [Manning] trial, it all comes down to one simple equation. If you can be punished for making public a crime, then the government doing the punishing is itself criminal."


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November 13, 2011
Client: Visa
Project: Currency of Progress China
Director: Michael Sugrue
Producer: Emily Miller
China Production: Ten Eighty / Noah Weinzweig
Coordinator: Susan Kuang
Here is a behind-the-scenes snapshot selection from our video shoot for Visa in China. Thanks to Redgate Rentals, we were well equipped with the Alexa and Phantom cameras. We produced two weeks of interviews and b-roll in four cities, with four crews and 1,000-fps workflow!


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More than the home of those curvy Marilyn Monroe Towers and Toronto's little sister, Mississauga is quickly making a name for it's self as an arts hub, finance capital and multicultural destination. Home to almost a million people, Mississauga was founded in 1805 as a suburb of Toronto although didn't officially get it's name and become its own city until 1968.
Now known as Canada's 6th largest city, the condo boom that has elevated Toronto has started to create buzz in Mississauga as well. Currently there are over one hundred condos for sale in Mississauga and that number is growing by leaps and bounds. There are a number of Fortune 500 companies, primarily in the banking, finance and electronics areas that are forgoing Toronto for Mississauga and bringing with them a younger demographic and creating a dynamic central city.
Neighbourhoods such as City Centre have seen huge growth over the past few years, now home to 30 condos as well as the Art Gallery of Mississauga, the famous Square One Shopping Mall and Celebration Square, where the past few Canada Day celebrations have drawn crowds of over 100,000 people. Port Credit is another neighbourhood on the rise, previously a city on it's own was drawn into Mississauga in the mid 1970's and has seen great grown and development ever since. A beautiful summer destination at the mouth of the Credit River, there are many parks and walking trails along the lakeshore and some new luxury condos that have million dollar views.
The Values and Trends for Mississauga condos have steadily risen over the past few years and look to stay on the same path. Toronto condo developers and turned their eyes west and have some fantastic new developments on the way. Mississauga is starting to come of age and is definitely a place to watch.


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Devon Mattson has never been as captivated as he is by Olivia. She's smart, witty and rich. But above all is the fact that even though they come from different worlds she understands him, his small town charm and his need for speed.
He knows that to be together they'll both have to give up a lot, but he's promised to always be there for her. Now, in college, and afterward too. Forever.
Olivia Carrington has never felt more alive than when she's with Devon. She no longer feels the suffocating weight of expectations—just the freedom and support to follow her secret dreams and to become the person she's always been afraid to be.
But when reality comes knocking their dream world begins to collapse. Will these two young lovers find their way back to each other or will their hearts become shattered beyond repair?


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His Father's Eyes
David B. Coe
Baen, Aug 4 2015, $25.00
Former Phoenix cop Justis Fearsson turned private investigator is a Weremyste, one who wields magic except when the moon is full and his logical mind turned to mush. Currently he investigates the murder of seemingly invincible runemyst Cahors and apparently related ritual homicides. At the same time his former partner PPD Detective Kona needs his help at the airport with a plane carrying a corpse and a bomb.
A swarm of dark sorcerers have camped in the nearby desert. Though he wants to know what they plot because it can't be good, Fearsson also prefers to keep his distance. However their assault on his beloved Billie Castle the reporter and his dad force the Weremyste into action even as the nearing of the full moon concerns him; but unaware that he is their intended target.
The second Case Files of Justis Fearsson (see Spell Blind) is an electrifying urban (and desert) fantasy private investigator thriller. With realistic settings (in the city and beyond) and a hard boiled sleuthing mage working within the Coe magic physics system, His Father's Eyes is an enchanting mystery.
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FIJ - How are you enjoying Yubari?
KK - As I expected it's snowing, such a beautiful city.
FIJ - Are you going to do any skiing or snowboarding?
KK - I'm not good at skiing, I can't ski, maybe I'll try sledding.
FIJ - So let's talk a bit about yourself, how did you get into acting?
KK - Actually, I began to act when I was about ten years old. I was very young, a kid. I began with the stage at the first. I began to act in films when I was fifteen years old.
FIJ - What was the first film you made?
KK - It was Jealousy is my Middle Name, it won the prize in Rotterdam in 2002, maybe 2006, 2003? I forget.
FIJ - I've seen the two films you were in here, Ashamed and Be My Guest. Let's start with Ashamed, could you explain the story to us?
KK - Ashamed is a story about girls, it's all about girls. It's a story of growing up, and about the love between girls. It's not only about the love between girls, but the sympathy, their lives, and maturing. Various stories are in it as a whole.
FIJ - Your co-star Hyo-Jin Kim are at the centre of the film. What was it like working with Hyo-Jin Kim?
KK - It was a really great experience. Before I met her, I didn't know she was such a great person, I don't mean to say I'd never heard of her but I didn't know that, and during working with her it was just great, I admire her a lot.
FIH - You two had such a natural chemistry, was it like that straight away, or did you get to know each other and it developed?
KK - In acting? Yeah we did some rehearsals before shooting...and we are not, err....we are not really...lesbians! So we needed to find out about this kind of love. We watched some lesbian films and TV shows.
FIJ - For example?
KK - L Word and stuff. Anyway, eventually we found it wasn't working, we weren't really focused on lesbian relations, more on individual characters. Also, it's not so different from straight relationships. I acted , as if I loved someone, not specially a woman. I treated it the same as any straight relationship and I think that was a good choice and it works
FIJ - Yeah, The love scenes were really passionate was that difficult to do, was it a challenge?
KK - [laughter] At first, it was a challenge. In the first place, before I joined this film. yeah, I was a bit nervous about the love scenes because I'd never done any before. So it was kind of a challenge for me, of course. I was over-thinking, worrying about it, but after I made up my mind, I'd decided. Actually, the lesbian scenes weren't too hard, but in the film I do a scene with a boy as well, with a guy it was harder. With a girl it was more natural.
FIJ - The two characters are quite different, one is a dreamer, and the other is more down earth. Which one are you more like yourself?
KK - Myself? It's quite a complicated question. I don't know, basically, I think that everyone has every side inside them. I think i have a bit of all the characters inside me. I have a dreamer, and a bit more serious side. I think my performance came from inside, from my feelings.
FIJ - What was your favourite scene from the film?
KK - In acting the last scene when I was crawling in the mud, that was very hard. But, just before that, when I leave Youn [Hyo-Jin Kim] and I hear her shouting, and I run and scream, that point was very strong for me. I'm a little bit sad that we couldn't catch the strength of that moment when we were shooting, it's a bit of a shame. That moment was the strongest moment during shooting, and the most memorable.
FIJ - That bit at the end, where there is that distance between you two, and you're running but your character isn't moving. How did you film that?
KK - It was very very difficult to shoot, I was running on a machine, so we combined them with a blue screen. During the shooting my heel broke, I fell and nearly injured myself pretty bad. It was difficult, hard, and also dangerous! What did you think about that scene, isn't it awkward?
FIJ -It's a nice image, it makes it clear there's this distance between you.
KK - I don't know, I felt the audience can see that the audience can see that I'm running on a running machine. I was worried about that.
FIJ - I guess because it's the only part of the film where you do that, where there's that camera trickery, it just adds a bit of emphasis.
KK - Ah, No, also where there is that gravity-free shot!
FIJ - Oh yeah! Please tell us?
KK - It was also difficult! I was acting with a wire, wire action! When I read the script first, I thought oh! Maybe I could experience a gravity-free zone, but no it was wires.
FIJ - Was it fun?
KK - No! Not at all. I had to pretend I was so happy to fly, but on wires I was [demonstrates]upside down to express the wind. To smile it was so difficult, I didn't feel happy but I had to act like I was. It was physically difficult, it took hours.
FIJ - In the temple, you had to bow 3000 times, could you explain to a foreign audience what that's about?
KK - In Buddhism when someone desires something strongly they bow to Buddha 3000 times. when you wish for something desperately,
FIJ - Ah, I see. I couldn't work out whether it was an apology, or you were praying for something.
KK - Oh, It can also be an apology, it's a punishment, and a purification. It relieves stress, bad feelings, and sins. It's about forgiveness, all our feelings are encapsulated in this.
FIJ - So let's move onto Be My Guest, could you tell us a little bit about that?
KK - It's more about societal issues, that's the message of the film. In Korea we have non-contracted workers, and the film is about a worker like this. He is fired after a year and he decides to get his revenge on the CEO of the company, and his family. He follows them on their way to their family trip. He doesn't kill them but he punishes them by bits of their body off: ear, arm, legs, etc. The CEO represents conservatism. When you try your best there is nothing impossible he thinks. So he asks, did you try your best? No. Because if you tried your best you would have been Okay So the fired employee is very upset, and teases the family, showing them you can try hard but it is not always possible.
FIJ - It's quite a violent film? In one scene you had your head cut off. How did you feel watching that?
KK - Actually, it was very funny! Who can experience that i thought? My head was cut off!
FIJ - So Ashamed is a more serious film, whereas Be My Guest is a dark comedy. With films as dissimilar as these, is there a different atmosphere on set?
KK - Well, the genre does influence the atmosphere. But, I think it depends more on the director, the staff, other actors, and things. The atmosphere isn't really influenced that much by the genre.
FIJ - How were the two directors' styles different?
KK - Kim See Hyun was more sensitive, more into the feelings, and gave the actors more freedom. Park su yung was more organised, more controlling.
FIJ - Which kind of style is better for you?
KK - For me, definitely Ashamed, I have more personal influence on the role? It's more my real ability.
FIJ - I wanted to ask for western audiences, We have this image of Korean films being very violent, OldBoy for example. With Ashamed we got to see a different side, what is Korean cinema about for you?
KK - For me, every culture has every kind of film there is. In Korea there are more extreme films, commercial films, and in between there are independent films. The same as anywhere in the world. I don't really see the differences so much.
FIJ - I guess so, it's just the films that tend to break through in the west are these extreme revenge movies. So, how do you choose films to work on?
KK - The main thing is the script. Although, sometimes I can choose without a script, if the director is great. If Kim Tae-Un asked me to work with him, I'd do it without looking at the script, and Yang Ik-Joon, too.
FIJ - So what is about those two that makes you want to work with them?
KK - Yang Ik-Joon I worked with him before on Breathless. It was a very good experience for me. He is a really nice person, and also a good director. I trust him, so I can work with him in good faith. Kim Tae-Yun is also a really nice person, and he makes really good movies.
FIJ - What Korean films could you recommend?
KK - Obviously Breathless. As I'm an actress, I want to recommend my films! My first film Jealousy is my Middle-Name. Also, my first film as an actress was a musical film, Ghost Theatre. Also any film by Kim Tae-Yun.
FIJ - Do you have any future projects line up?
KK - I have several projects coming up, that are perhaps a bit more challenging. I'm doing a self-video, it's going to be a documentary, I'm recording my experiences at this festival, too. I'm working with a video artist called Adrian Wong. He's very talented, I'm going to film with him. It's going to some experimental film festivals, galleries. It's going to be in London, maybe in the Tate.
The Japanese release dates for Ashamed and Be My Guest are still TBA but both films are will probably be on limited release in the upcoming months.


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Darwin's Mockingbirds
The endemic mockingbirds of the Galápagos
On 17 September 1835, Charles Darwin disembarked from H. M. S. Beagle in the Galápagos near Sappho Cove on Chatham Island (now known as Isla San Cristóbal). Among the first animals Darwin encountered was a bold, terrestrial mockingbird (left), similar to those he had seen previously in South America.
Arguably, these birds had a greater influence than any other organism on the initial development of Darwin's concept of Natural Selection.
Subsequent exploration and research revealed the presence of 4 endemic, allopatric mockingbird species within the Galápagos archipelago. I invite you to explore this web site to learn more about Darwin's mockingbirds.
Latest news and research:
Research publication
Arbogast, B. S., S. V. Drovetski, R. L. Curry, P. T. Boag, G. Seutin, P. R. Grant, B. R. Grant, and D. J. Anderson. 2006. Origin and diversification of Galapagos mockingbirds. Evolution 60:370-382
Taxonomy and nomenclature
Based in large part on the analyses of Arbogast et al. (2006), the American Ornithologists' Union South American Check-List committee merged Nesomimus, the endemic clade comprising the four traditionally recognized Galápagos mockingbirds, into Mimus (September 2007).
Reintroduction of the Floreana Mockingbird: joint project of the Charles Darwin Foundation, the Galapagos National Park, and the Galapagos Conservation Trust hopes to return mockingbirds (Mimus trifasciatus) to Floreana beginning in 2010
Popular press
To understand a mockingbird: specimens that sparked Darwin's theory of evolution (The Guardian, 14 Nov 2008)