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Ed Henry
CNN Senior White House Correspondent
Honolulu, Hawaii (CNN) – Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie vowed to end the "birther" controversy surrounding President Obama's nationality once and for all.
Abercrombie, a newly-elected Democrat, told CNN that he will do whatever it takes to prove once and for all that Obama was born in Hawaii.
"We'll do what we can as quickly as we can to make it inevitable that only those who wish the president ill, only the ones with a political agenda, will be the ones doing this kind of thing," Abercrombie said. "The president is entitled to the respect of his office and he's entitled to have his mother and father respected."
Abercrombie, in his first on-camera comments on the matter, said that he has his attorney general and the state's Health Department director looking at what legal avenues can they follow to release more documentation of Obama's birth in 1961.
"As quick as we can we will," Abercrombie said. "This is a transparent state in terms of our communication with one another. This is the Aloha State. We care for each other, we look out for each other, we're family."
In a sign of how politically radioactive the issue is, White House officials would not comment on the remarks by Abercrombie, a former congressman who was sworn in as governor this month.
But the governor made clear in the CNN interview that he will push forward on this matter regardless of whether the White House is privately worried that it may bring more attention to the so-called "birthers" who continue to deny that Obama was born in America – despite evidence showing that he was.
Full story on the 1600 Report blog
Filed under: 360° Radar • 360º Follow • President Barack Obama
The president who campaigned for a more "open government" and "full disclosure" will not unseal his medical records, his school records, or his passport records. He will not release his Harvard records, his Columbia College records, or his Occidental College records—he will not even release his Columbia College thesis. All his legislative records from the Illinois State Senate are missing and he claims his scheduling records during those State Senate years are lost as well. In addition, no one can find his school records for the elite K-12 college prep school, Punahou School, he attended in Hawaii.
This is the act of a relatively low level politician in Hawaii to get some national publicity.
He's a disgrace he simply fuels the flames of the conspiracy theorists.
Now heres a thought:- the data on the documents produced by the Hawaii state authorities and sealed by them would have to be proven a fraud.
That would mean the original manual data i.e original evidence of live birth ( I think then of) Mr. Obama is a live person? Ooops the now President is then an impersonator of a real live birth child!!
It would also mean potentially the original live birth document was fraudulent, Doctors etc lying,and newspapers duped into taking a birth announcement (2) for a non existent birth and the current producers of the official document under Hawaiin law are lying as well.And, here's the real killer, all because Mom and Dad knew he was going to run for President of the USA 40 plus years later.
The only reason this story still has 27% support is because CNN keeps running it with all sorts of lunes being invited on and OK ridiculed.. it is not necessary.
If legislation is passed I cannot see it ever getting thru the new House never mind the Senate re Original live birth certificates. the real laugh would be Obama vetoing the legislation.
As many have said the 27% are largely those that cannot accept a Black President and that mindset will not change whatever evidence is produced, so stop with this irritating conspiracy it has totally inadequate validity even as a conspiracy theory other than to certain bigots.
what difference does it make?if we went back and checked some of the legitimacies of the births of 3/4 of the nation how many would like to know that the man they called dad or papa or grandad was not truly that. To me it shows how small and ignorant we can be as a society. I believe in the old saying "people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones". Cause sometimes when you open up a can of worms it could be a few that gets on you.
I'm not a 'birther" but his alias does bother me as he seems to have dual citizenship.
I could not get my driver's license renewed using my State Birth Registration nor could I get my Passport. I had to present a certified copy of my actual birth certificate, signed by the delivering doctor or midwife. SO, if both the State and the Federal Government requires this of me, then it should also require it of anyone running as a candidate for president of the United States. What is so hard to understand? jce
The only reason that this issue arose is the old Republican trick of accusing their opposition of what they are guilty of.
John McCain was not born in the USA and they were afraid that would become an issue. When they consider themselves vulnerable they accuse.
i.e. when they accused an opponent with the swift boat ads. They knew that GW didn't fulfill his service obligation so they tried to accuse their opponent of not really earning his medal of honor.
That sounds crazy, but the next time the Reps accuse an opponent of something you should assume they are guilty of the same.
Silly person....you can't prove anything to those who don't want to at least look objectively at evidence. You can't prove anything to the crazies. You can't prove anything those that will never believe the evidence, because they will always suggest some other crazy conspiracy theory.
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Wow! I just received another award today and I haven't even written up my latest one before that yet. Been busy gearing up a new blog with will launch soon. Oops! That is still a "secret" for a few more days.
These are the Awards that have been given to me and links to their websites and some information about those blogs:
Creationscience4kids has just nominated me for the Reader Appreciation Award. That is a very neat site that:
"This is a site to celebrate the amazing world God made. This site is for all of you who love to learn new things about nature and science without a bunch of big words. This site is also to help us all understand the differences between evolutionary thinking and young earth creationist thinking. This site believes that God spoke everything into existence in six 24 hour days as stated in Genesis 1 and that the wold that then was perished in the global flood of Noah's day as II Peter 3:6 says.
Seasonsgirl nominated me for the Inspiring Blog Award. She is a "I am a Christian, working wife, and puppy mom living with my husband, dogs, chickens, and disabled father in Virginia. We have a dream to someday own our own small ranch with horses, cows, goats, chickens, and dogs to boot. Right now we are working to start our family." She has been visiting my blog, and I have been to her's where she has some really neat photos and recipes. I am not a cook, but the photos are super.
Faithrises nominated me for the Beautiful Blogger Award. "Faithrises is a place for readers to be encouraged and motivated, through stories, quotes, and biblical examples. My name is Faith, and I hope that you will be uplifted and inspired here, as you rise above personal difficulties and challenging circumstances."
Sandra Conner nominated me for the Genuine Blogger Award. Sandra has this to say about her three blogs in her About section; "So here I am, Sandra Conner, beginning the "About Me" article on my third blog site, My first blog "Hangin' Out With God," is a site devoted exclusively to things about the Lord Jesus Christ and ministry. My second, "Happy Patriot," is a blog on which I feel free to comment on any number of subjects, but mostly on patriotic and political issues. And today, I embark on number three, Sandra Conner…By The Book.
Previous to those, two nominated this blog for the Versatile Blogger Award.
Beauty and Brains nominated me back in April for this Award. Her site, "Beauty & Brains" is a blog geared for anyone and everyone. The "beauty" posts concern themselves with makeup/fragrance reviews and tutorials. Please note I am not paid to review products. All products were purchased by me for me. The "brains" posts consist of reviews of books, music, films, or any other item of conversation."
and Dou Dou also nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award. She makes "Handmade Art Birds and Animal Sculptures" and is very good at them. They appear to be right small, but nice details. She also write about other topics also.
We are suppose to tell 7 random things about ourselves and then pass them on to 7-15 other worthy bloggers. Personally, I would like to nominate all those who come to this blog and my Birds of the Bible blog for an Award. I appreciate all of you who stop by and read the articles. Many of you are following the blogs and leave likes and comments. There are more than 15 who do so. So how do you choose just a few?
Not sure what I would call it, maybe something like Thank You Award, or Thanks for Stopping By Award, Thanks For Your Support Award, or Thanks for putting up with my mistakes Award, or something like that. What ever it would be, you would all be nominated for it.
The Best Award any of us could hope to get is the "Well Done the good and faithful servant" Award from Our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Love you all and I do pray for all the visitors that stop by.
- I Love the Lord and He is my personal Savior (1960)
- Married almost 49 years (July 1963)
- Love birds and watching them and learning about them
- Graduated College after taking 16 years to do so (1977)
- I am thankful for all my family and friends
- Don't have a bucket list – maybe I should
Now for the nominations. (This will be hard)
All who are followers of this blog, you are nominated because you are appreciated. Not sure who started that award, but I think it needs to include more readers, which I just did.
If you chose to accept it, you are suppose to tell 7 random things about yourself, link back to this page, and then nominate who you think deserve the Reader Appreciation Award, then leave a comment on their blog or send an email with a link to the page that you nominated them.
These sites come to mind as Inspiring:
The Fountain which is from my home church and has lots of inspiring articles on it.
Hearing His Voice – Learning to hear and recognize God's voice
Hanging' Out With God – A site devoted to getting up close and personal with God, through knowing and believing His Word.
The Birding Bunch – Amateur ornithologists with a Christian worldview.
Postcards from Colorado – the joy of seeing, capturing, and sharing the images of our daily surroundings
Forest Forward – The Northeast's Wildlife Photo Blog
The Sovereign – Living holy lives in light of prophecy and the return of Christ.
The Other Awards were written up previously.

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Local councils set the amount of council tax you need to pay based on your council tax band. They are calculated by looking at the value of your property at a certain time. April 1991 in England and Scotland, and 2003 in Wales. Northern Ireland kept the old system of domestic rates and in 2007 changed to a modified system. The Council Tax band system was not adopted in Northern Ireland and so domestic rates are set individually.
What are council tax bands?
Council tax band assessment
The VOA assesses properties to ensure that they're in the correct Council Tax band. They automatically assess some properties, for example when a property has been made smaller or when a property is newly built. The VOA also assesses properties when asked to do so, such as during a Council Tax appeal or band review.
Assessments are based on a number of factors, such as a property's:
▪change in use
▪value on 1 April 1991 (England) or 1 April 2003 (Wales)
Check your Council Tax band in England and Wales or Scotland.
A property that's increased in size may move to a higher band when it's next purchased.
If you have any concerns regarding the assessment of your Council Tax band contact the VOA.
New properties
When a new property has been built, or an existing property is converted to domestic use (for example, a warehouse conversion), the property will need to have a Council Tax band.
If you've moved into a property that doesn't have a Council Tax band, you should contact your local council. They'll provide the VOA with the information they need to allocate a band.
There's guidance available on how to start paying Council Tax.
Banding of houses in multiple occupation
Domestic properties that have separate dwellings are known as houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Each separately let part of property qualifies as a separate dwelling with its own band. There may be circumstances where the VOA can combine the bands.
HMOs with little or no adaptation: Where minor adaptations have been added then the VOA can put the whole property into one band. This could be where door locks are added and the occupants of the separately let parts share the kitchen and bathroom of the original house.
HMOs with adaptations to each floor: A single band can be given where each floor of a house let in parts has standard facilities and can be treated as a self-contained unit. This applies where the occupiers of the floor share a kitchen and a bathroom.
HMOs with adapted letting rooms: Separately let rooms in an HMO may have been adapted, for example, so that they have their own kitchenette or separate shower/bath and WC. They will be given their own band even though may share some facilities. In making a decision, the VOA will look at the degree to which each part has been structurally altered.
Purpose-built HMOs: These properties would generally not be combined and would have separate assessments for each internal unit.
There's more information available on houses in multiple occupation.
Your local authority calculates a separate Council Tax bill for every property banded and collects payments. The council is responsible for applying relevant discounts or exemptions.
If you believe your band is wrong, or your household shouldn't be banded at all, you may be eligible to appeal.
Council tax bands and annexes
If the VOA determines that your property contains more than 1 area of separate living accommodation, you may find you're charged for more than one Council Tax band.
The VOA is required by law to apply a separate Council Tax band to every:
"building, or part of a building, which has been constructed or adapted for use as separate living accommodation"
The operational instructions followed when applying this can be found in Practice note 5: disaggregation of dwellings in the VOA's Council Tax manual.
"A family adapts two rooms in their house so that a relative is able to live with them. This includes installing kitchen appliances and a toilet and shower and also creating a single entrance to the new annex. As a separate area of living accommodation, this annex would normally require its own Council Tax band."
The VOA will make a decision on every case based on the specific nature of the construction and / or adaptation of the property, such as:
▪independent access to, or access from, a hallway, landing, or other common areas
▪its own facilities for sleeping and preparing food
▪washing facilities and a toilet
Only physical features are considered when deciding whether or not an additional area of living accommodation exists within a domestic property, not how it's used. A separate Council Tax band is still required if an area of a house, flat, or other domestic property which could be occupied separately is vacant.
If you have an annex you may be entitled to relief from the local authority. Contact your local authority for more information.
Accommodation occupied by tenants wouldn't be treated as an annex, but it would still have its own Council Tax band.
Various discounts and exemptions are administered by your local authority (council).
If you've removed a separate area of living accommodation by making physical changes to your house, flat or other domestic property, you should contact the VOA. The VOA will only be able to remove a Council Tax band if the area or annex has been sufficiently altered so that it could no longer be lived in separately.
The VOA is unable to give specific advice on any planned changes to a property. They can only explain how relevant Council Tax regulations are applied.
If you think your property has incorrectly been given an additional Council Tax band, you have the right to appeal that decision.
Working out your council tax
You'll need to know 3 things:
▪The valuation band for your home in England and Wales or in Scotland
▪How much your local council charges for that band
▪Whether you can get a discount or exemption from the full bill
You may be able to get Council Tax Reduction (this used to be called Council Tax Benefit) if you're on a low income or get benefits.
You can challenge your Council Tax band if you think your home is in the wrong valuation band.
Changes that may affect your council tax band
Your property may be revalued and put in a different band in some circumstances, for example, if:
▪You demolish part of your property and don't rebuild it
▪You alter your property to create 2 or more self-contained units, for example an annexe – each unit will have its own band
▪You split a single property into self-contained flats
▪You convert flats into a single property
▪You start or stop working from home
▪The previous owner made changes to your property
▪There are significant changes to your local area, like a new road being built
▪A similar property in your area has its Council Tax band changed
Ask the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) if you want to know if changes to your property will affect your Council Tax band.
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Am I entitled to council tax reduction and relief?
You may qualify for council tax relief, which is a way to reduce your council tax bill if:
▪If you live on your own, you're entitled to a 25% 'single person discount'. Also, some people are not counted when working out council tax. If you live with an apprentice, a full-time student, or a person who is significantly mentally impaired you may still qualify for a 25% discount.
▪You may qualify for a reduction of your council tax if you're on a low income. This is where your council tax bill is reduced based on your financial income. Local authorities have different thresholds for who qualifies.
▪You will get an extra council tax reduction if you are above the pension age.
▪You may also qualify to have your council tax reduced by one band if somebody in your household is disabled and the property has been adapted.
You need to ensure that you let your local authority know if your circumstances change so they can send you an updated bill.
If you do receive help and are still struggling to keep up with your payments, this could be a sign of a further debt problem. You need to get free, impartial debt advice. All of our advisers at Council Tax Helper are fully trained and solely focused on offering debt advice. Call us on 0800 088 2303 or fill out our quick and simple form to request a call back.
Apply for a council tax reduction
Apply to your local council for Council Tax Reduction (sometimes called Council Tax Support). You'll get a discount on your bill if you're eligible. The Council Tax Reduction replaced the Council Tax Benefit in April 2013.
Find Out Your Local Council Details:
Metropolitan and Local Council Authority
Unitary Local Authority Councils
London Borough Local Authority Councils
What you need to know
There's a different scheme in Northern Ireland.
You could be eligible if you're on a low income or claim benefits. Your bill could be reduced by up to 100%.
You can apply if you own your home, rent, are unemployed, or working.
What you get depends on:
▪where you live – each council runs its own scheme
▪your circumstances (eg income, number of children, benefits, residency status)
▪your household income – this includes savings, pensions and your partner's income
▪if your children live with you
▪if other adults live with you
Appealing a fine or completion notice
You can appeal to the Valuation Tribunal if you disagree with the completion notice you received. You may also be able to appeal a fine.
You may get a completion notice if:
▪your home is being built
▪you're making major improvements to your home
A completion notice tells you the date you must start paying Council Tax, because the council believes work will be completed by then.
You must appeal within 28 days of getting the notice.
Appealing a fine
You can appeal to the Valuation Tribunal if you disagree with a fine you received for not telling your council about your Council Tax when asked.
You must appeal within 2 months of getting the fine. You may be able to get the time limit extended if you can't apply to appeal a fine or completion notice in time.
You don't have to pay your fine until your appeal is decided. If you're appealing a notice, you need to pay Council Tax from the date on the notice.
Get Help
The Valuation Tribunal has guidance on:
▪what you need to do for the hearing
You can also contact the tribunal for help. To contact the Valuation Tribunal, you can call them on: 0300 123 2035
How to appeal your Council Tax bill
Tell your council immediately if you think:
▪your home shouldn't be charged Council Tax
▪the bills are being sent to the wrong person for your home
▪the amount being charged is wrong
▪the council hasn't reduced the bill even though a disabled person lives there
You can't appeal just because you think your Council Tax bill is too expensive.
Contact the Valuation Office Agency to appeal against your Council Tax band.
Write to your council, saying why you think your bill is wrong.
The council will decide that the bill is either:
▪wrong and send you a new one
▪right and explain why
If the council decides your bill is wrong, you must continue to pay the amounts listed in your original bill until the new bill arrives.
The council has 2 months to reply.
What to do if you disagree with the councils decision
If you think the council's decision is wrong, or you don't hear back within 2 months, you can appeal to the Valuation Tribunal.
The Valuation Tribunal is independent of the VOA. It's a free service but you have to pay for your own costs.
You must appeal within:
▪2 months of the council telling you its decision
▪4 months of you first writing to the council (if you haven't had a response)
You may be able to get the time limit extended if you can't apply in time because of circumstances beyond your control.
If the tribunal agrees with you, the council will update your bill and adjust your monthly payments.
Second homes and empty properties
You may pay less Council Tax for a property you own or rent that's not your main home.
Councils can give furnished second homes or holiday homes a discount of up to 50%. Contact your council to find out if you can get a discount – it's up to them how much you can get.
You'll usually have to pay Council Tax on an empty home, but your council can decide to give you a discount – the amount is up to them. Contact your council to ask about a discount.
You can be charged up to double your Council Tax if your home has been empty for 2 years or more (unless it's an annexe or you're in the armed forces).
The rules are different in Scotland.
When you do not pay council tax
If you're selling an empty property on behalf of an owner who's died, you only start paying Council Tax 6 months after you get probate.
Some homes do not get a Council Tax bill for as long as they stay empty. They include homes:
▪of someone in prison (except for not paying a fine or Council Tax)
▪of someone who's moved into a care home or hospital
▪that have been repossessed
▪that cannot be lived in by law, for example if they're derelict
▪that are empty because they've been compulsory purchased and will be demolished
Council tax discounts for full-time students
Households, where everyone is a full-time student, do not have to pay Council Tax. If you do get a bill, you can apply for an exemption.
To count as a full-time student, your course must:
▪last at least 1 year
▪involve at least 21 hours of study per week
If you study for a qualification up to A level and you're under 20, your course must:
▪last at least 3 months
▪involve at least 12 hours of study per week
You'll get a Council Tax bill if there's someone in your household who's not a full-time student, but your household might still qualify for a discount.
Who pays council tax?
You'll usually have to pay Council Tax if you're 18 or over and own or rent a home.
A full Council Tax bill is based on at least 2 adults living in a home. Spouses and partners who live together are jointly responsible for paying the bill.
You'll get 25% off your bill if you count as an adult for Council Tax and either:
▪you live on your own
▪no-one else in your home counts as an adult
You'll usually get a 50%discount if no-one living in your home, including you, counts as an adult.
You will not have to pay any Council Tax if everyone in your home, including you, is a full-time student.
Who does not count as an adult?
These people are not counted as adults for Council Tax:
▪children under 18
▪people on some apprentice schemes
▪18 and 19-year-olds in full-time education
▪full-time college and university students
▪young people under 25 who get funding from the Skills Funding Agency or Young People's Learning Agency
▪student nurses
▪foreign language assistants registered with the British Council
▪people with a severe mental impairment
▪live-in carers who look after someone who is not their partner, spouse, or child under 18
People on apprenticeship schemes
To show that you do not qualify as an adult for Council Tax, you'll need a declaration from your employer stating that:
▪you will not be paid more than £195 a week
▪the training leads to a qualification accredited by a body recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) or the Scottish Vocational Education Council (SVEC)
If you get a council tax discount by mistake
You must tell your council. If you do not, you could get a fine.
The council may ask you to pay back the discount.
How is council tax paid?
You will receive an annual bill in March once a year stating how much needs to be paid. You can however spread the cost of your bill by paying weekly, or monthly instalments. Although council tax bills often show payments over 10 months, if asked, your local authority must let you pay over a 12 month period.
Usually, the 'liable' person is responsible to pay the council tax. If a person is below 18 years of age then they are not classed as liable and so don't have the responsibility of paying. If you are a couple living together then you are both jointly liable. This applies whether the couple is married, cohabiting, or in a civil partnership.
Am I entitled to council tax reduction and relief?
You may qualify for council tax relief, which is a way to reduce your council tax bill if:
▪If you live on your own, you're entitled to a 25% 'single person discount'. Also, some people are not counted when working out council tax. If you live with an apprentice, a full-time student, or a person who is significantly mentally impaired you may still qualify for a 25% discount.
▪You may qualify for a reduction of your council tax if you're on a low income. This is where your council tax bill is reduced based on your financial income. Local authorities have different thresholds for who qualifies.
▪You will get an extra council tax reduction if you are above the pension age.
▪You may also qualify to have your council tax reduced by one band if somebody in your household is disabled and the property has been adapted.
You need to ensure that you let your local authority know if your circumstances change go they can send you an updated bill.
If you do receive help and are still struggling to keep up with your payments, this could be a sign of a further debt problem. You need to get free, impartial debt advice. All of our advisers at Council Tax Helper are fully trained and solely focused on offering debt advice. Call us on 0800 088 2303 or fill out our quick and simple form to request a call back.
What to do if you think that your council tax bill is wrong
Is your Council Tax bill wrong? You should always contact your local authority first if you are having any problems regarding council tax. If you feel that you have been unfairly treated or your council tax bill is wrong then you can make a complaint.
Your local authority needs to be given 8 weeks to reply to your complaint. However, if you are unhappy with the reply when they do, you should contact the following. The links below are independent organisations that can investigate a complaint further and give you further help.
England – Local Government Ombudsman
Scotland – Scottish Public Service Ombudsman
What to do if you can't pay your council tax bills
There can be serious consequences if you can't pay your council tax arrears, this is why they are treated as a priority debt. Around a quarter of local authority incomes in England, Scotland and Wales are made up of council tax. Most households have to pay council tax, however, the amount paid is based on factors such as age, income, tenants living with you, and the value of your home.
Local authorities often act quickly if council tax payments are missed as they are given extra-legal power to collect them. As a result of this, Bailiffs (or Sheriffs in Scotland) could be visiting your property. This is why council tax arrears are treated as a priority debt.
If you have missed council tax payments or you are struggling to pay them, you need to get free debt help now before further action is taken. Council Tax Helper offers free debt advice and can put you on that road to recovery! Call us on 0800 088 2303 to speak to one of our advisers or fill in our quick and simple form to request a call back.
Arrears or missed payments
You will be sent a reminder letter if you are more than 14 days late paying a council tax payment. If you make the payment within 7 days of the reminder letter then you can keep paying your council tax in instalments. However, if you fail to do this you can be asked by your local authority to pay the whole council tax for the rest of the year. You are then given seven days to pay the whole amount. After this, local authorities can take you to court. Depending on your location, the court process differs.
Court action in England and Wales
You will receive a summons in the post if your local authority starts court action. This will give you a date and time for your hearing – an extra charge will be added at this point.
▪A magistrate will issue a liability order at your hearing. This then gives permission to your local authority to take further action to collect the unpaid council tax payment.
▪If you think that a mistake has been made, or your council tax payment has been fully paid before the hearing date then you can attend and tell the magistrate. You should ask the local authority to agree to you paying monthly instalments of your arrears and keep in touch with them.
▪Your local authority then has several ways to collect the unpaid council tax payment. (Once the liability order has been issued.
The most common ways are:
▪Using Bailiffs, also known as 'enforcement agents'.
▪Using your wages to take payments straight out using an attachment of earnings. This is a fixed percentage.
▪Taking payments from your benefits. £3.65 can be taken from income support, income-based jobseekers allowance, income-related employment, support allowance, or pension credit.
If there are no other ways to collect the debt, they also have the following options. These are rare and are only used as a last resort!
▪Securing the debt to your home using a charging order if you owe more than £1000.
▪Make you bankrupt if you owe more than £750.
▪Send you to prison for up to three months. This extremely rare, and only used when somebody is deliberately refusing to pay their council tax. The local authority can't send you to prison if any of the above methods could be used instead.
Court action in Scotland
If your local authority starts court action, they will apply to the sheriff court for a summary warrant. A fee of 10% of the outstanding council tax will also be added.
▪A charge for payment letter will then be sent to you asking you to pay the amount due within 14 days.
▪The charge for payment letter also comes with a form that you can fill in and return asking for a time to pay the order. The form must be completed straight away and sent to the sheriff's office with an order of payment. However, it's very important that your offer of payment is realistic so you should call us and speak to one of our advisers to work out how much you can afford.
▪If the local authority accepts your offer of payment, you will make the payments you've agreed and no further action will be taken.
▪If you do not make the payments that you have agreed or do not apply for a time to pay the order, your local authority has several options to collect the unpaid council tax.
The most common ways are:
▪Use earnings arrestment's to take payments straight from your wage
▪Use bank arrestment's to take payments directly from your bank
They also have the following options; these should only be used if there are no other ways to collect your arrears as a last resort.
▪Sheriff officers taking goods from both outside and inside your home.
▪If you owe more than £3,000, Sequestration (Scottish Bankruptcy) could also be an option.


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Bowl & Spoon Set - Dusky Rose
by BABY BOOSA
Our weaning essential silicone bowls with dust proof lid also come with a matchy matchy spoon too! The suction bases keep them firmly secure at meal times preventing the (not so) accidental flying plate.
'We find (the spoon) holds the perfect baby mouthful and is lovely and soft to the touch' The Beauty Informer
- Deep bowl making it easy to scoop up food
- Dust proof lid, perfect for storing leftovers in the fridge
- Strong suction base (Not compatible with grained wooden surfaces).
- Flexible spoon making it safe for babies to try BLW
- Small spoon end size makes for easy feeding
- Durable, soft & easy to clean silicone
- Colour match with the full tableware collections
- Re-usable packaging with so many practical uses for the organiser in you!
Safe & Sustainable
- 6months+
- 100% food grade silicone
- Non-toxic BPA free
- Freezer, microwave & dishwasher (top rack) safe
- Suitable for -40°c to 230°c
- Zero single use plastic
Please check the size carefully before ordering
Size - Bowl including lid
- Height 5.5cm
- Diameter 11.8cm
- Width with handles 15cm
- Capacity 12.5oz
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Name: Julian Jackson
Name: Julian Jackson
Alias: The Hawk
Birth Name: Julian Alexis Jackson
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Birthplace: Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 182cm
Reach: 185cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record
Julian Jackson is regarded as one of the greatest punchers of all-time. He could put opponents to sleep with either hand. But like so many of history's hard hitters, his chin didn't equal his knockout power.
Jackson is the father of fellow boxers Julius and John Jackson. Both represented the Virgin Islands at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Julius competed at light heavyweight and lost in the first round of the tournament. John, who competed at welterweight, won his first match but lost his second.
Career Overview
- Jackson had an amateur record of 15-2.
- Jackson held the WBC Continental Americas junior middleweight championship from 1984 to 1987 and defended it five times.
- In his first attempt to win a world title, Jackson was stopped in the second round by WBA junior middleweight champion Mike McCallum on August 23, 1986.
- After McCallum moved up to middleweight, Jackson knocked out In-Chul Baek in three rounds to win the vacant WBA junior middleweight championship on November 21, 1987.
- In his third and final defense of the WBA junior middleweight championship, Jackson knocked out future Hall of Famer Terry Norris in two rounds on July 30, 1989.
- The Ring Magazine rated Jackson as the No. 1 junior middleweight in the world in 1989.
- Jackson was scheduled to defend the WBA junior middleweight championship against Troy Wortham on November 18, 1989, but the fight was canceled after Jackson suffered a detached retina in his right eye.
- On November 24, 1990, Jackson knocked out Herol Graham in three rounds to win the vacant WBC middleweight championship.
- The Ring Magazine rated Jackson as the No. 1 middleweight in the world in 1992.
- Jackson successfully defended the WBC middleweight championship four times before losing it to Gerald McClellan by a fifth-round knockout on May 8, 1993.
- In an attempt to regain the WBC middleweight championship, Jackson was knocked out in the first round by Gerald McClellan on May 7, 1994. It would be McClellan's last victory. In his next fight, McClellan was knocked out in ten rounds by WBC super middleweight champion Nigel Benn and suffered severe brain damage.
- Jackson knocked out Agostino Cardamone in two rounds to win the vacant WBC middleweight championship on March 17, 1995. In his first defense of the title, on August 19, 1995, Jackson was knocked out in six rounds by Quincy Taylor.
- The Ring Magazine named Jackson the fifth greatest junior middleweight of all-time in 1994 and the 25th greatest puncher of all-time in 2003.
Championship Record
- Jackson had a record of 10-4 (9 KOs) in world title fights.
- Jackson had a record of 4-5 (4 KOs) against former, current and future world titlists.
- Won against Eddie Gazo, In-Chul Baek, Buster Drayton, Terry Norris.
- Lost against Mike McCallum, Gerald McClellan (twice), Quincy Taylor, Verno Phillips.
- "Julian 'The Hawk' Jackson: A Two-Division Champ & KO Artist" By Ken Hissner, Doghouse Boxing, May 13, 2014
|Preceded by:
Mike McCallum
| WBA Light Middleweight Champion
1987 Nov 21 – 1990 Nov 24
|Succeeded by:
Gilbert Dele
|Preceded by:
Roberto Duran
| WBC Middleweight Champion
1990 Nov 24 – 1993 May 8
|Succeeded by:
Gerald McClellan
|Preceded by:
Gerald McClellan
| WBC Middleweight Champion
1995 Mar 17 – 1995 Aug 19
|Succeeded by:
Quincy Taylor


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Israel's Presidential Scandal
Israel has not forgotten the biblical message that even the mighty are culpable for their crimes.
The shocking headlines seem to prove that Herzl was more correct than the prophet Isaiah.
The founder of political Zionism suggested that the Jewish people won't really be a nation among nations until it has its quota of thieves and prostitutes. To be "normal," he implied, meant that we needed to be susceptible to all the foibles and failings of the rest of mankind.
The prophet Isaiah had a different vision for a national homeland. The mission of the Jews that warranted their miraculous survival throughout the ages was to be "a light unto the nations," an example to the entire world of the blessings inherent in a commitment to the moral values of Sinai.
The conviction of the past president of the state of Israel vividly demonstrates how far we still are from fulfillment of the spiritual dream that inspired us to bring about an alternative to life in the Diaspora. What kept the hope of return from exile alive for almost two millennia was not simply a small parcel of land in the Middle East that we could call home. That could just as well have been accomplished by accepting Uganda as national homeland.
What we prayed for was not a homeland but a holy land.
But there's another aspect of this affair that perhaps lends Isaiah's vision far greater credence than Hertz's prediction. Because what should be most noteworthy about this story is not what it exposes about the alleged sins of an Israeli politician but the way in which biblical morality and ethics still manage to determine a specifically Jewish response.
Surely we ought not to be shocked by the news that people sin. We know that human beings often fail to live up to their divine potential. Yom Kippur is the annual reminder of our common propensity to fall victim to temptation, as well as our need to seek forgiveness from God for our shortcomings.
The Torah acknowledges transgressions as part of the human condition. Only angels are exempt from sin - simply because they are preprogrammed to do only good and lack the gift of free will that would allow them to choose to do evil. That is why the Talmud tells us human beings are on a higher level than angels. Righteousness achieved after internal struggle is what deserves divine respect and reward and it is only mankind who must make that effort.
But the Torah also recognizes that the challenge to moral behavior is far greater for those in a position of power. Lord Acton was right when he noted that "Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely." That's why the Bible took such great pains to place special limitations on those who would be tempted to ignore moral precepts in light of their unique status.
It was the King and only the King who was commanded to carry with him a Torah scroll "all the days of his life." For the average Jew it might be sufficient to listen to a public reading of the law three times a week. The King however had to be reminded every waking moment of the day that in spite of his might he too was still subservient to the King of Kings in the heavens above.
The three times daily Jewish prayer, the Silent Devotion, (the Shmone Esrei), demands that we bow as a sign of submission in four of the blessings of the 18. But here again the law differs; kings must bow 18 times, every single time they mention God's name. Not enough for them the tokens of modesty prescribed for the average Jew. Their power represents a severe temptation to view themselves as above God's law, not bound by the ethical norms imposed by a higher being on human behavior. What a powerful message incorporated into Jewish law: the King must regularly bow to God more often than the commoner because he so much more than anyone else requires this lesson of humility.
It was in this spirit that the Bible records the incredible confrontation between the Prophet Nathan and King David. Appalled by King David's role in bringing about the death of Uriah so that he could legally marry Bathsheba, Nathan forcefully told the King by way of a parable that David was no better than a murderer.
And this was the Bible's way of teaching us the power of morality over might, the spirit over the sword, the sacred over the profane. Even King David had to acknowledge that he sinned and that his position as ruler was insufficient to save him from divine punishment.
The idea that no one is above the law is perhaps one of the most profound insights of Judaism. If anything, those with greater status are meant to be judged even more stringently. The biblical commentators point out that the sin of Moses, identified in the Torah as not following God's exact directions to speak to the rock instead of striking it in order to make it flow with water, appears to be but a minor infraction. Indeed, they agree that might very well be so for an average person. But this was Moses - and noblesse oblige. Precisely because he was Moses he was judged by a higher standard. His role as leader, rather than granting him special immunity, is what really made him guilty.
And so we come back to modern-day Israel. How horrible, on the one hand, to witness the fall from grace on the part of someone so high in government.
But on the other hand what an amazing demonstration of Jewish uniqueness in bringing to justice even the mighty and the politically powerful. The biblical precedent of Nathan's ethical voice trumping the power of the well-connected King is something very rarely seen in the contemporary world at large.
When a King or a President is brought low it serves as vivid confirmation of the power of law, if adhered to as biblically required, to fulfill the democratic ideal that indeed "all men are created equal." Better put, it is not only "all men" but women too who have been shown that their rights to be free of harassment and sexual violence will be strictly protected.
The sad headlines have at the same time they have made clear that modern-day Israel has not forgotten the biblical message that even the mighty are culpable.
And that message may very well be a fulfillment, at least in some measure, of the injunction of Isaiah to be "a light unto the nations."


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A rush-hour Staten Island ferryboat lost power and hit a pier while entering its slip at the St. George Ferry Terminal last evening, sending 15 people to the hospital with minor injuries and evoking memories of the lethal 2003 ferry disaster.
Witnesses said loudspeakers warned passengers to "Hang on!" and crew waved their arms and yelled for passengers to retreat to the stern at about 7:10 p.m. as the 2,700-ton ferryboat John J. Marchi bore down on Slip No. 5 with no way of slowing, then crashed into the wooden pilings lining the slip and the terminal itself.
"I was, like, we're coming in fast," said Greg Gilroy, who was standing on the outside deck while returning home on the 6:45 boat from his job at Goldman Sachs in Manhattan. "You could see the guys with the chains start screaming, 'Move back, move back!' Everybody just started running."
Ferry Chief James DeSimone said the propulsion system failed as the ferry docked, and compared it to a car suddenly losing its brakes. He said the unidentified captain "took the appropriate action" and that all crew members were given mandatory drug and alcohol tests.
North Shore Councilman Kenneth Mitchell, who responded to the scene, and Rep. Michael McMahon (D-Staten Island/Brooklyn), who issued a statement, both commended the Marchi's crew for its response in minimalizing injuries and damage.
The cause of the power failure was being investigated last night.
"It seemed like they tried to reverse course but couldn't without the power," said Peter Reilly, 46, of Oakwood. "Most people were calm and walked to the back. A few tourists, though, they didn't understand what was going on."
Seven hundred fifty to 800 passengers were safely taken off the Marchi; Reilly said a gangplank was used to bridge the gap between the boat's lower level and the terminal, as the landing gear was disabled.
"Naturally, it's going to scare anybody that commutes every day," said Reilly.
Ferry service continued despite the accident.
The 15 injured included a police officer assigned to provide security on the ferry, an off-duty police officer, three crew members and 10 passengers, according to FDNY Division 8 Deputy Chief James Leonard. The most serious injury was a dislocated elbow.
Five of the injured were taken to Richmond University Medical Center and five each to each of the two campuses of Staten Island University Hospital.
The boat and dock suffered superficial damage.
Mohammad Rahman and his 2-year-old son rushed to the terminal to check on his wife, Kohinoor, who was working the Marchi's concession stand at the time of the accident.
"She called me around 7:24 p.m. and I ran down," said Rahman, 34, who lives on nearby Stuyvesant Place. "She said everyone outside ran inside when the boat hit."
Mrs. Rahman, 33, described the crash as a "bump."
"I sat down and held a chair," she said, describing how she girded herself for impact. "You know when something happens, it's a scary thing."
Nalla Nagan also was working the concession stand, preparing to take a shopping cart of supplies off the boat, when it collided with the slip.
"The captain came on the horn, then the boat went, 'Bang, bang, bang,'" said Nagan, 52, of St. George.
The Marchi -- which has four decks, holds as many as 4,400 passengers and is capable of carrying vehicles -- has been plagued with mechanical and generator problems. A "hard docking" of the boat in April 2007 sent seven people to the hospital.
While relatively minor, for some yesterday's crash brought back the tragedy of Oct. 15, 2003, when the ferryboat Andrew J. Barberi slammed into a maintenance pier at the St. George terminal, taking the lives of 11 people in one of the worst mass-transit disasters in city history.
Brothers John and Mark Popham, both of Manhattan, were taking a friend sightseeing and even had mentioned the Barberi crash on the trip across the harbor. However, they didn't know anything was wrong last night until "people started screaming as [the terminal] started to loom in front of us."
"They were saying, 'Hold on, hold on,' and we just assumed that was normal procedure," said John Popham, 26. "It happened really fast, you didn't really have time to think."
It was a last-minute errand that put Janice Cochran on the Marchi yesterday.
"I never take the ferry. I always take the X14 bus. The day I take the boat, look what happened," said Ms. Cochran, 46, of Clifton, who was traveling on the upper level. "We were zooming into the dock and I braced myself against a wall."
Despite the accident, boats continued to drop off and pick up passengers as emergency crews and marine units worked on the scene a few yards away. Most passengers had no idea what had happened and were undeterred when they found out.
"Since the [2003] crash, there have been big improvements," said longtime ferry rider Richard Schone, 57, as he waited for the 8 p.m. Spirit of America. "If it's a mechanical failure, it happens."
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Laugavegurinn – Skógar to Landmannalaugar
During the summer, Marion and I went to hike along this famous trail, called Laugavegurinn. Skógar to Landmannalaugar. 4 to 6 days, depending how many stops you make…
After parking the car in Hella, we hitchhiked to Skógar, where we spent the first night. Then, the next morning, here we went, up the mountain, between the Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull, two glaciers. Rain and fog were parts of it, and we really appreciated the shelter at lunch time in the mountain hut… Even in the middle of summer, there is some snow up there… The way down was a bit clearer and we started to enjoy the view of the mountains surrounding us. We arrived in Þórsmörk in the evening, time to pitch the tent and prepare food before sleeping time.
Next day from Þórsmörk to Emstrur/Botnar. Leaving from our campsite, it was really nice to look over our shoulders, since we were getting away from the glaciers, offering a very nice view, with the greenery on the foreground and the ice in the back… It was rather flat and warm, making it quite enjoyable, even after having to cross a couple of fords (knee deep) almost right at the beginning… All in all a nice and "easy" day, although we were not sure to make it to the campground before dusk. After a quite steep ascent and a few bare hills, we finally arrived in time to get all our stuff set.
From Emstrur to Álfavatn, we walked another nice day, although a bit windy. Rather flat leg, crossing some really dry areas. In the evening, Marion walked around looking for hot spots, our campsite being close to them. During the night, the wind picked up, and we tested the resistance of our tent 🙂
For the last leg, from Álfavatn to Landmannalaugar, it started with a steep ascent which led us straight to the clouds, where we spent most of the day afterwards. Reaching a hut around lunchtime, we were happy to take shelter, just time to warm up a bit and grab some food. From then, it was mostly going down, which my knee really didn't like… At the end of the day, we arrived in the area of Landmannalaugar, where most views where blocked by the rain and fog. But what we could see of it was beautiful, and worth a visit, for sure. The campsite, sitting just at the edge of a lava field, is even boasting a hot spring, quite enjoyable after four days hiking through this rough landscape. Soaking in there was definitely highly relaxing.
So, all in all, a great hike, even with rough conditions, and I recommend it to anybody who likes walking in the wilderness… 🙂


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Writings and thoughts from Motswana writer, Lauri Kubuitsile
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Signed, The Secret Keeper- my newest book!!!
Look what just arrived by courier!!!! This is the second instalment in the life of Amogelang Sethunya, also known at Aunt Lulu, the agony aunt columnist for her school newspaper. The first book, Signed, Hopelessly in Love (Tafelberg) was featured in South Africa's O Magazine as one of the 40 Best Books of 2011.
The publisher is Diamond Educational Publishers, a local publisher who is taking their first steps into fiction with my little book and I couldn't be prouder. I wish all of us fabulous success!
This time around Amo has to deal with Nono, her best friend, losing her confidence, and the new girl Shania, forcing Amo to behave out of character. Meanwhile, the sportswriter, Thusano, the 56 yr old teenager, nearly gets the newspaper shut down. And then in her typical Amo way, she misreads everything and just about ruins her favourite teacher's life. Meanwhile, the letter from The Secret Keeper is keeping her awake at night- but who is she to give advice to anyone?? Gran says she stumbles through life "like a donkey with a tea kettle caught on its foot", and Amo thinks that's about right. ....and... is that her falling in love with- DUNCAN?!?
2 comments:
- Sue Guiney said...
How wonderful! Congrats! And I love the cover, too.
- November 12, 2013 at 2:58 PM
- Lauri said...
Thanks Sue. And I'm glad you like the cover, I must be honest I went back and forth on it- as I usually do.
- November 19, 2013 at 6:10 PM
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Imagine dropping these Chocolate Mint Marshmallows into a steaming cup of homemade hot cocoa.
Got your attention? Good.
This week is the first time I ever made marshmallows. And I was pretty intimidated, truthfully.
But it turns out, they're quite easy if you have a little bit of attention to detail and you like homemade projects. Save this Chocolate Mint Marshmallows recipe for a weekend or when you have extra time.
Marshmallows are essentially heated sugar – I used a combo of maple syrup and honey – that's taken up to a specific temperature (you will need a candy thermometer), then blended with gelatin and whipped into a fluffy consistency.
All About Homemade Marshmallows
They're on the sweet side which is why I only make treats like this very occasionally, but they're a bajillion times better than store-bought.
I included ingredients like the cocoa, dark chocolate, dried sour cherries, and matcha to offset the sweetness.
You can certainly spread these in an 8″ x 8″ pan – like I did for the Chocolate Mint Marshmallows – and just cut them into squares, or you can pipe them out into puffs and decorate them for gift giving.
I've got two variations here in this post so you could do either one.
For the marshmallow base recipe, I used this one from Jenni at The Urban Poser. I used the ratio of 3/4 cup maple syrup + 1/2 cup honey, and they came out great.
How to Make Homemade Marshmallows
Basically, you'll bloom the gelatin in your mixer. Then, you'll heat the maple syrup and honey together with a little water and pinch of salt until it reaches 240°F. Remember, you need a candy thermometer. You can't eyeball it.
From there, you gently mix the hot syrup together with the gelatin until incorporated, then you crank up the mixer speed and whip air into it. This recipe gave me an excuse to break out my KitchenAid mixer…I don't use it much anymore but it's sentimental since it was a gift from my grandma Ruth.
You'll add any flavorings toward the end of whipping. The marshmallow will get airy and fluffy.
Regular Marshmallows or Puffs?
Then, you have two choices: Spread it in a pan, like I did for the Chocolate Mint Marshmallows, or pipe it out into shapes like the Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Marshmallow Puffs.
Once it sets – I recommend overnight – you can cut and decorate them however you want.
For my homemade hot cocoa recipe, click here. Just omit the cinnamon and chili powder to make the flavors work with the Chocolate Mint Marshmallows.
Chocolate Mint Marshmallows Recipe
This Chocolate Mint Marshmallows Recipe is quite easy if you have a little bit of attention to detail and you like homemade projects.
For 1 batch Urban Poser basic marshmallows (modified):
- 2.5 tbsp gelatin
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
To flavor these marshmallows:
- 1 tsp mint extract start with 1/2 tsp then increase from there
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder for dusting
Prepare an 8″ x 8″ glass or metal dish by lining it with parchment paper. Sprinkle the bottom with cocoa powder.
Follow the instructions for the basic marshmallows here: http://theurbanposer.com/rustic-homemade-marshmallows-whoney/
When you make the marshmallow, add the peppermint extract just at the end along with the vanilla extract. The minty flavor of different extracts can vary, so start with less than 1 tsp and go up from there.
Spread the marshmallow in the pan and let cure for at least 4 hours…overnight is best.
When you cut the marshmallow, dip the cut sides in extra cocoa powder.
Recipe Notes
My recipes are all in a meal planner. Check it out!
Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Marshmallow Puffs Recipe
Make Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Marshmallow Puffs for a healthier (and paleo) version of this holiday treat.
- 1 batch basic marshmallow from above
- 2 tsp coconut extract
- 1 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
- 6 oz dark chocolate use good quality
- 1/2 cup nuts chopped (I used pistachios)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit chopped (I used sour cherries)
To create the puffs, you'll need a large piping bag. You can either use a dedicated piping bag or use a gallon-size ziptop bag. Before you begin, cut off a small part of the corner of the ziptop bag to pipe out the marshmallow. Line two baking trays with parchment paper and sprinkle with a light layer of shredded coconut. Prep all this before you make the marshmallow because once it's done, you have to move fast.
When you make the marshmallow, add the coconut extract just at the end along with the vanilla extract.
Working quickly, load the marshmallow into the piping bag and make circles. Mine were about 1.5 inches wide x 1.5 inches high. Leave enough room between circles because they'll spread just a bit. Reload the bag quickly and continue to pipe out the puffs.
Let these set for at least 4 hours. Longer is better. Overnight would be great. Now you can top your marshmallows. Working with marshmallow and chocolate can be a bit tricky…if the chocolate is too hot, it'll melt the marshmallow.
I melted and tempered my chocolate according to these instructions. Basically, you melt ⅔ of the chocolate over a hot water bath, then add the last ⅓, stirring until the temperature of the chocolate feels cool to the touch. Then, I dipped the puffs into the chocolate one by one. When the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle on your toppings. I did chopped pistachio and dried sour cherries and a bit of shredded coconut tossed with a teaspoon of matcha to make it green. To make the crisscross, load a bit of the melted & cooled chocolate into a small piping bag fitted with a piping tip or small ziptop bag with a tiny amount of the corner cut off. Zig zag your heart out.
Let the chocolate cool & harden, then store these in a covered container for up to 3 to 5 days…though the faster you eat them, the fresher they'll be.
Recipe Notes
My recipes are all in a meal planner. Check it out!
Pin these Chocolate Mint Marshmallows for later!


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September 11, 2001 is a day that marked the collective consciousness of the world. You probably remember exactly where you were on that day as the media pumped out hours of footage of the World Trade Center and speculation on what the root cause was. You were probably not surprised when the finger was pointed at the Middle East. You were probably outraged at some point at actions taken by government leaders. Maybe you felt helpless.
At the same time in a small room at Bloor and Spadina, a group of Yogis took action. We began to meditate for peace and healing. We named this initiative Yoga Without Borders. 10 years later, we have grown into a network of people who are dedicated to social change. Our service to humanity has taken various forms, including working in soup kitchens, cooking for women's shelters, and collecting socks and underwear for homeless men.
Yoga Without Borders is currently focused on the eradication of institutional violence against women and girls worldwide, permanently and in our lifetime. Our vision is to bring together idea connectors, information exchangers and leaders in our community in order to develop strategies to end these practices. In order to create global change we must act together.
On January 28, 2012, Yoga Without Borders is hosting the "Take Action" Summit, a free educational event at 221 Yonge Street. For the first time, activists, Yogis, social services and academics will come together to take action on social justice issues.
Please attend this important event to connect with leaders in the community. The day includes speakers, workshops, and opportunities to network and be seen amongst those taking a stand to end violence against women and girls around the world. You can register here. And visit our Facebook Page for daily updates.
This is an issue that can no longer be ignored. Join Yoga Without Borders in giving a voice to the voiceless. If you are unable to attend your letter of support is appreciated. Suggested wording for the letter is below. Please email it to email@example.com
Plans are already underwear for the next Summit, October 11, 2012, International Day of the Girl.
In gratitude,
Salimah Kassim-Lakha
Yoga Without Borders
Letter of Support – Suggested Wording
Dear Yoga Without Borders,
Women and girls around the world are subjected daily to cruelty, violence, abuse, neglect and torture. This simply must stop.
Join Yoga Without Borders and other activists and service organizations on January 28, 2012 at the 'Take Action' Summit to share ideas, network, and discuss strategy and solutions.
Ignorance, silence and complacency are the enemy. Bring your friends, colleagues, and neighbors. Add your voices, your ideas and your inspiration to bring hope and positive action to women and girls around the world.
We applaud Yoga Without Borders for its efforts.
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July 31, 2017
Saturday, July 22: Fishing The North Fork Middle Fork Willamette River
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So glad that you had a great trip! My wading stick goes with me EVERYWHERE! Six good hours of fishing is plenty... If there is lunch waiting somewhere! HahaReplyDeleteReplies
I think my wading staff will go with me from now on as well...Delete
Fish stopped biting at 11:30? Yup, right on time. Oh sorry, fish stopping the bite at or about 11:00. it's a West Coast thing. One of the awesome Oregon rivers. Glad you had a good time.ReplyDeleteReplies
West Coast slackers. Thanks Mark, I did have a good time.Delete
Bravo Mike.ReplyDelete
Awesome photography, with some beautiful fish.Replies
Thanks Alan. Smartphones make it too easy these days.Delete
Nice report on a river I wasn't familiar with. Looks tricky with all the shrubbery as well. I know how that would go for me, but nice job not being intimidated.ReplyDeleteReplies
It was definitely a little tricky. I try.Delete
Michael, did you ever do a write-up on your bead head road kone? I did a google search, to no avail.ReplyDeleteReplies
You know, I don't think I ever did (other than in an issue of Tenkara Angler magazine).Delete
I should probably fix that...
Here's the article for reference (it's nothing fancy):
The Road Kone Kebari
Thanks. It's a sketchy description, but I'll muddle through somehow!Delete
Yes, I can see a wading staff for sure in waters this fast, beautiful waters and trout as well---thanks for sharing


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Here is some very interesting, beautiful and inspiring work from various artists around the world. You'll notice their work is very hands on and they utilise materials which require skills of labour not just thought and planning.
Firstly, this link was sent to me by Isaac (fellow student from MA: http://diminutos.wordpress.com/). The following images are just a few of the pieces created by Cal Lane who I believe is still based out in Putnam Valley, New York, United States.
Although Cal has chosen industrial purpose objects, they were redundant till she took them on for her work. So oil cans and large barrels now become her medium for art. In high contrast to the very masculine and rough materials and surfaces she works with, Cal applies very feminine and elaborate patterns, cutting them out to look as if she has just embroidered lace.
The dark colours and rusty look and effect of these materials creates another aspect to her work which reminds me of henna/mehndi. This is a natural dye which when applied and left to dry leaves a dark orange stain to the skin. This is usually applied with ornate patterns to the hands and feet on special occasions in the Indian-subcontinent and Arab nations:
To read more about Cal Lane and how she makes these amazing pieces please visit her web site where you'll find loads more exhibition work, background info and reviews: http://www.callane.com/
Colourful blasts of geometric sculptures by Jen Stark, another discovery but this time from browsing through google images. The below are just a few sample of her vast work which also includes a couple of animations and drawings.
I'm not sure I need to spend much time explaining why I like them so much. But I must mention that they are made using paper. Yes, I know, they are cool simply based on the fact that they are hand and crafted to create and produce extraordinary shapes and designs.
The use of colour is great and something I feel I cannot dwell on too much for my own work just yet. But perhaps for a future project I will be gladly looking to her work for inspiration on colour coordination.
I cannot recommend enough that you should have a look through Jen's site at ALL her work not just some of it. You will be amazed: http://www.jenstark.com/sculpture/?page=sculpture
And finally – I accidently came across Sahand Hesamiyan's work whilst browsing through some Iran based art sites.
My favourite pieces of Sahand's are the ones I've chosen to display below. This is because they have been created with an underlying structure of geometric shapes that when contemplated further can be identified as those that appear in traditional Islamic patterns.
I got in touch with Sahand and he has very kindly replied to my enquiries about his work methodology. I sent him a few interview type questions and he directed me to this statement which he did as part of the Magic of Persia – Contemporary Art Prize 2009 of which he was a finalist: http://www.mopcap.com/finalists/statement/98
He mentions some great points about why he has chosen to focus on a sculptural presentation of these shapes which are familiar and close to the people of Iran where he is from. Here is a point he makes which I think is very significant:
The aim is to understand geometry as sculpture, which in traditional arts have always been trapped on the surface and didn't have the possibility of presentation in the shape of independent sculpture.
I feel as if I can really relate to his aims as we both make use of shapes and forms which are closely connected to traditional Islamic patterns and yet we present them in work which is unusual for the Islamic Art scene. I hope I do achieve my goals as well as or close to how Sahand Hesamiyan has. I find his work very inspiring and it's great to see that he has considered the historical relevance of his work from a cultural perspective.
Have a look through more of Sahand's work on his web site where you'll find a range of installation and sculptural pieces and some interesting photos of how he constructs his larger pieces: http://www.sahandhesamiyan.com/html/selectwork/sculpture/eastsun/eastsuna.html


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Talk About A Game Change: Teens Petition Romney And Obama For A Female Moderator
Young girls who get into the ring and talk politics is always something I can get behind, regardless of whether I agree with their views or not. If it's simply a tweet or a Change.org petition, I admire young women (and men) who take it upon themselves to be a part of the conversation and effect change. And with teenagers Elena Tsemberis, Sammi Siegel, and Emma Axelrod at the wheel, that change very well could be a woman moderating this year's presidential debates.
The three young ladies from Montclair, New Jersey are petitioning President Obama and Mitt Romney, along with a handful of campaign managers and press secretaries, with over 11,000 signatures. The teenagers write that after learning a woman had not moderated a presidential election in two decades, they felt compelled "to take action." Sammi and Emma specifically cite representation of women in leadership and more male-dominated fields of study as their reason for concern, a valid one indeed. Sammi writes:
I also personally noticed a shift in gender representation throughout my time in school. In middle school, all students, both male and female, took the same math classes at the same levels. But in high school, I watched female friends drop out and switch to easier classes. These women are equally as intelligent as their male peers, but are not encouraged to pursue harder math courses, just like women are rarely encouraged to pursue positions like moderator of a presidential debate.
As I advanced into higher leveled classes, I saw less and less female representation. On my high school math league team, there were only three female students out of fifteen, and this year there were no women representing her trigonometry and calculus class. Clearly, this is an issue that needs to be addressed. Women need role models that participate in advanced academics, and need to be encouraged to achieve amazing things.
As Sally Ride's recent death has reminded us, visibility is extremely powerful when getting more girls in STEM fields and in other spheres of influence. John Schwartz, who signed the petition, put the benefits to having a female moderator succinctly:
…it's a great way to encourage young women, your own daughters, to see themselves as co-equal partners in our country's future.
But as long as President Barbie remains the most identifiable female face girls and boys associate with politics, we aren't doing our daughters any favors.
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From The Argus in Britain:
MP criticises Tony Blair for free holidays
Lewes MP Norman Baker has written to the parliamentary standards commissioner calling for Tony Blair's "gravy train" to be derailed.
Mr Baker said he was angry the Prime Minister was using his status to "cadge" free holidays from recently-made friends.
Mr Blair has come under criticism in the past week as he has relaxed at the Miami home of Bee Gee Robin Gibb.
An investigation showed the Prime Minister and his family have taken 15 free holidays at homes of businessmen, politicians and pop stars since he has been in power, to a value of more than £775,000.
Liberal Democrat Mr Baker said: "He should pay for his holidays like everyone else. It is demeaning for him to go around cadging from people."
The Lewes MP has written to Sir Philip Mawer, the parliamentary standards commissioner, calling on him to investigate whether Mr Blair has broken any rules.
Mr Baker said: "It is not appropriate for the Prime Minister to either ask for or accept holidays from people.
"He should not be indebted on any level to anyone. He should not put himself in a position where his power to make unbiased decisions is compromised."
Mr Baker has called for clear rules to be introduced regarding whether members of Parliament are allowed to accept gift holidays.
Critics say Mr Blair has been accepting holidays from people who may have an interest in British politics and will seek to use his influence.
In the past, Robin Gibb has lobbied MPs to increase copyright protection for musicians.
Mr Baker said: "It would be all right to stay in the house of a friend of many years but it is not appropriate to accept favours like this from someone he evidently does not know all that well."
Since he came to power in 1997 he has stayed at homes owned by pop star Sir Cliff Richard, French tycoon Alain-Dominique Perrin and former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi among others.
Robin Gibb was on Blair's 'honours' list of this New Year, adding a new chapter to Blair's cash for peerages scandal.
Cliff Richard, though far from being a radical, is said not to have wanted Blair holidaying at his estate any more after Blair's lies on the Iraq war.
Blair family luxurious meals: here.
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Marissa Hermer is cooking up something big!
The Ladies of London star will release her first cookbook, An American Girl in London: 101 Nourishing Recipes for Your Family from a California Expat, next April, PEOPLE reveals exclusively.
"I've been working on this book for awhile now," she says. "It kept me busy while I was on bedrest and house arrest during my pregnancy."
Hermer and husband Matt welcomed their third child, a healthy baby girl, in April—but the reality star has been open about her difficult experience while expecting. She was diagnosed with both placenta previa and placenta accreta, causing her to remain on bedrest on and off from the beginning.
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The aroma in the men's changing room at the fitness club where I go isn't something I particularly want you to have to imagine.
At the most acceptable end of the scale are some fairly unpleasant and toxic aftershaves, and from there it is downhill all the way. You really don't want to know…
(They are a curious bunch of members too, an interesting cross section of humanity, and a wide age range. Looking around I always wonder why most of the weightlifters and bodybuilders are Slavs? Any idea why? Answers on a postcard please to V. Putin, c/o The Kremlin.)
Obviously there is one fragrant beacon which cuts through this cacophony of dark aromas, and that is my kitbag, which emanates a delightful blend of thyme linalol and some other aromas from high Provence.
The other day I was chatting with someone I vaguely know from a yoga class. We were moaning a bit about why the yoga teacher feels it necessary to talk such a lot during postures instead of allowing us to be silent (no chatter during 'down dog' please) and he commented on my fragrant kit bag.
When I told him I have an essential oil company he commented: 'Gosh, you are really in touch with your feminine side, aren't you?'
Now I used to play rugby and I didn't really know how to react to this. Was it a compliment or an insult? Did it warrant a withering glance, or a cheerful 'Thanks Mate'?
Probably neither.
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Here's a photo of me with former WBC World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Frank Bruno. No doubt you will be trying to work out which is me and which is Frank, so just to clear up the confusion, Frank is marginally taller, and I am the one on the right (in the blue shirt). Ok? :) (Incidentally Frank is the sweetest gentlest guy you could ever ask to meet.)
Anyway, I went through a spectrum of different expressions, before finally giving him the benefit of the doubt and alighting on something fairly neutral; while he, blissfully oblivious to my dilemma, chuntered on happily and clearly none the wiser.
It did make me think though, 'Why on earth should it be that being in tune with the sense of smell should be considered feminine?
According to Ayurveda, each of the senses corresponds to one of the five elements: Hearing is space, touch is air, sight is fire, taste water, while smell corresponds with the earth element, which is so lacking in many people's lives. These are basic elementals, way beyond any temporary cultural gender biases or role plays.
In fact most of us are in need of the 'grounding' quality that this earth element gives that one could almost say that it is a universal lack. Paying attention to good quality natural aromas has a massive therapeutic effect.
A relative of mine is in a care home and she has recently started having regular aroma treatments. Old people are more deprived than most of us and even more in need of grounding and balancing.
Originally published: https://www.oshadhi.co.uk/blog/strange-tales-from-the-mens-locker-room/


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Dialogue, Debates, Harassment and Threats
Everyone had high hopes that opening a communication channel with opponents of research would allow us to discuss these matters in a civil and fruitful manner. All those involved know it took much effort and time to organize this an encounter. As a first step, our goal was simply to explore if we could establish a dialogue with each other.
There were several important obstacles along the way. In particular, in the couple of weeks leading into the event, my colleague Dr. David Jentsch and I suffered from the constant harassment and threats of animal activists at our homes and those originating from animal rights extremists web sites.
It was during this period that we explained the co-organizers that it may not be possible to hold our event under such conditions and requested them to issue a public statement in this regard. Representatives from Bruin for Animals along with Dr. Greek responded with a commentary condemning these attacks which we welcomed and deemed sufficient to proceed.
The panel discussion transpired with civility and was by all measures a success... or so we thought for a few days, when the constant harassment and threats resumed. This time around, animal rights activists promised to targetmychildren because of my speech in support of animal research. Today, after our honest effort to enter into an ongoing dialogue, we find ourselves subject to targeted demonstrations at our residences whose only purpose is to intimidate and threaten our families.
In the closing statements of our panel discussion I made it extremely clear that unless the threats and harassment stopped there would be no reason for us to continue our face to face conversations. If animal right activists want to be taken seriously as a partner in dialogue by the rest of society they need to reign in those that impede this process. In the panel, I offered my view that the the animal rights movement had reached a fork in the road. Dialogue, debate, harassment and threats cannot coexist together. We offered you the opportunity to open many doors and have your voices heard. So far, it seems the animal rights community has picked the wrong path.
Finally, I have posted the formal invitation that was sent to Dr. Greek and all other panelists to participate in the event at UCLA. We had indeed expressed much hope for the development of future meetings. Yet, there was no promise that I (we) would personally debate Dr. Greek on his ideas about "prediction". If he received any such promise, it was not from any of us.